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TAR 17 EP 1 "They Don't Call it the Amazing Race for Nothin'!" (Premiere)
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There are 2 controversies of differences in the facts concerning what Phil stated at the start of the race:
1. Someone on another thread stated that 12 legs were mentioned. If so, I did not hear it either the first time or the second time that I listened to to Phil.
2. Another media source covering the Amazing Race has stated that the Express Pass was good only if used before the 8th leg of AR17. I saw no substantiation of that anywhere on my first episode tape. Perhaps they have inside information. We may only know if Thomas and Jill survive to the 8th leg and then either attempt to use it or do not use it when they clearly should have if it was applicable.
theschnauzers:
I believe Phil mentioned the eighth leg limit when he awarded the Express Pass at the pit stop to Jill and Thomas. But I do recall Phil specifically mentioning that aspect of the Express Pass.
I was under the impression that Phil did not state the actual number of legs ("a number of legs...." is what he stated at the start line) and that there were 8 elimination points. But there have been 12 episodes the last three seasons, so to me there's either 11 legs with an ubderleg thrown in, or 12 actual legs.
Kacper:
I looked back and i need to say (in TV Ratings) this is the best season premiere since season 13!!!
Mandoli:
Phil first said that eight legs are elimination legs. Later, he says that the first team to cross the finish line after 12 legs will win.
theschnauzers:
--- Quote ---Phil first said that eight legs are elimination legs. Later, he says that the first team to cross the finish line after 12 legs will win.
--- End quote ---
I went back and replayed Phil's spiel at the start line, and he does mention 12 legs just before the eyebrow pop.
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