Archive > The Amazing Race 16 Spoilers/Speculation
Season 16 = Dumbest Cast Ever...?
Mr. Seattle:
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--- Quote from: Mr. Seattle on April 21, 2010, 07:06:12 PM ---I think that part of the problem with deciding whether the U-Turn was a good idea is the fact that there are so many other factors and unknowns that you just cannot account for. It's easy to say that if Carol and Brandy made it to the final three that they would have had an advantage, but they could have easily just been screwed over by some stupid third-party factor, such as the fact that they are short. That definitely would have made a difference in the challenge in TAR15 finale with the bouquets.
One of the reasons that I LOVE TAR is the fact that its mostly based on challenges, but there are elements of social play. Unlike Survivor, your life in the game doesn't depend on your social game NEARLY as much as your ability to cope with challenges and frustration.
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I think social game is a huge factor on the Amazing Race - that's what saved my mom and me from being U-Turned in Beijing for having an alliance with Tammy & Victor. Sharing the information with the teams can be pretty helpful - that's what saved my mom and me in India when we were unable to understand the clue on the phone then Jaime & Cara told us what the clue was. Sure, it seems like a social game isn't a big deal on the Race, but it is a big deal in some way which could be a huge help. Also, we had to interact with the foreigners on where to go and we had to depends on the cab drivers' knowledge which could be a huge break or a bad luck on the Race.
Take a look at my season, the "loosen" alliances are a huge factor on the Race. Jaime & Cara, Tammy & Victor, Mom & I squared off with Mike & Mel, Preston & Jennifer, Amanda & Kris while Jodi & Christie, Jen & Kisha, Mark & Michael, Brad & Victoria were on their own. My entire alliance made it to the Final Three. Sometime, it paid off to have an alliance with couple teams. But for some seasons, it doesn't pan out well.
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Its definately partially social, but it is not entirely social, and that's what I like.
Caelestor:
--- Quote from: thespicdatum on April 21, 2010, 08:48:10 PM ---Question:
Do the racers still spend the resting hours (during meals) together like the early series showed? Or they are separated now during these resting moments?
I hope Luke can answer this. :)
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A lot of us here know the answer. No :(
It's a shame, because how can you ally with someone you can't talk to?
georgiapeach:
Of course racers still see each other at airports and Hours of Op, but ESM seems to be gone for good. Luke will know more....
Kiwi Jay:
ESM?
georgiapeach:
Eating Sleeping Mingling....
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