Topic: RFF TAR 18 Pick-em Game

[chill_sd]

23 (dear god make it stop)! 5 Points - Is the greeter on Phil's right side?

At first I thought Left (when we first see her, but the shot is reversed), its the right, and how she is shown when she is actually greeting

NAGGING POINTS HERE I COME!

Since the question only asked whether greeter's on Phil's right side or not, and that the greeter appeared on both the left and right side of Phil.... mswood... decide on an answer!

I saw this strange sight too, Joab, but I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me! Why did the greeter switch sides like that?!

Phil and the greeter actually just turned around for the second image.  Notice the pagoda is now in the back and the satellite dishes are facing away.  And they are still standing at the back of the mat, just facing the other way.

[Coutzy]

23 (dear god make it stop)! 5 Points - Is the greeter on Phil's right side?

At first I thought Left (when we first see her, but the shot is reversed), its the right, and how she is shown when she is actually greeting

NAGGING POINTS HERE I COME!

Since the question only asked whether greeter's on Phil's right side or not, and that the greeter appeared on both the left and right side of Phil.... mswood... decide on an answer!

I saw this strange sight too, Joab, but I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me! Why did the greeter switch sides like that?!

Phil and the greeter actually just turned around for the second image.  Notice the pagoda is now in the back and the satellite dishes are facing away.  And they are still standing at the back of the mat, just facing the other way.

I've just had another look, and I completely agree with Chill here.

If you look very closely in the picture where the greeter is on Phil's left, you'll notice the mat is upside down.

[Prophet]

That's definitely it. Now which one is going to be the correct answer?

[Coutzy]

That's definitely it. Now which one is going to be the correct answer?

You would have to imagine that it would be the one that occured when they were standing facing the right way.

Teams always come into Phil with Antarctica at the end furthest from Phil, also the little TV thing with the current location on it is always behind him. In the shot with the greeter on Phil's left, the TV appears in front of Phil from that angle.

All this points to the greeter being on Phil's right hand side.

[Jobby]

23 (dear god make it stop)! 5 Points - Is the greeter on Phil's right side?

At first I thought Left (when we first see her, but the shot is reversed), its the right, and how she is shown when she is actually greeting

NAGGING POINTS HERE I COME!

Since the question only asked whether greeter's on Phil's right side or not, and that the greeter appeared on both the left and right side of Phil.... mswood... decide on an answer!

I saw this strange sight too, Joab, but I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me! Why did the greeter switch sides like that?!

Phil and the greeter actually just turned around for the second image.  Notice the pagoda is now in the back and the satellite dishes are facing away.  And they are still standing at the back of the mat, just facing the other way.

I know, but they turned around and that is why the greeter is on Phil's other side as with what's shown in the shot?! It's a matter of perspective.. so let's see what mswood do with this! I'm fine with anything, just love to give mswood a run for her money (questions)!

[walkingpneumonia]

The correct answer should be Phil's right side.

The "costumed person beside Phil" is only a "greeter" when they are actively greeting the teams. At other times, as when they are doing standups etc with Phil they are "posers" or "ancillary costumed talent". 

[Prophet]

The correct answer should be Phil's right side.

The "costumed person beside Phil" is only a "greeter" when they are actively greeting the teams. At other times, as when they are doing standups etc with Phil they are "posers" or "ancillary costumed talent". 

[chill_sd]

I agree with WP.  Semantically, that person is only a greeter while greeting, and in that case is always shown on Phil's right side (In this episode.  Thanks, Joab, for pointing that out).

[Jobby]

I agree with WP.  Semantically, that person is only a greeter while greeting, and in that case is always shown on Phil's right side.

Actually, for the first two episodes this season (in fact last leg too?) i think, the greeter has been on Phil's left side.

[DrRox]

They probably decide which side of Phil the greeter stands, by the particular background they want in the angle shot. In Sydney, it was the long stretch of beach, in Broken Hill it was the mine apparatus.

[gingerman28]

But that isn't from the episode.  Nor does it show proof.  Like a reference.  I do believe its accurate, but that's just taking the posting of a member.  I had to go to press materials to verify that.  Just as I used Kynt in typing for the questions until we saw int he episodes that the producers did indeed go with Kent.  

Just like I don't take answers from the Mat Chats, of from sources that point out legitimate errors from the broadcast.

Even in this episode we clearly see Luke getting to the cluebox first to get the Roadblock clue, but since the episode doesn't show that, I have to score Gary & Mallory who are shown with the clue next, even though its very likely by the running footage that they weren't even second.

But before we see Gary and Mallory reading the roadblock clue, we see both the Cowboys and Globetrotters actually opening the clue.  We must assume that once they open the clue they read it.  So if we don't  actually see Luke and Margie opening the clue, can't we assume that the Cowboys and Globetrotters get the road block clue before Gary and Mallory.  I don't think it is clear who gets it first; Luke and Margie, Jet and Cord, Flight Time and Big Easeyh or Gary and Mallory so I would think we can't give points to anyone, or 15 points to each of the four. And besides no on-screen positions for any team are given at this time.

[Jobby]

But that isn't from the episode.  Nor does it show proof.  Like a reference.  I do believe its accurate, but that's just taking the posting of a member.  I had to go to press materials to verify that.  Just as I used Kynt in typing for the questions until we saw int he episodes that the producers did indeed go with Kent.  

Just like I don't take answers from the Mat Chats, of from sources that point out legitimate errors from the broadcast.

Even in this episode we clearly see Luke getting to the cluebox first to get the Roadblock clue, but since the episode doesn't show that, I have to score Gary & Mallory who are shown with the clue next, even though its very likely by the running footage that they weren't even second.

But before we see Gary and Mallory reading the roadblock clue, we see both the Cowboys and Globetrotters actually opening the clue.  We must assume that once they open the clue they read it.  So if we don't  actually see Luke and Margie opening the clue, can't we assume that the Cowboys and Globetrotters get the road block clue before Gary and Mallory.  I don't think it is clear who gets it first; Luke and Margie, Jet and Cord, Flight Time and Big Easeyh or Gary and Mallory so I would think we can't give points to anyone, or 15 points to each of the four. And besides no on-screen positions for any team are given at this time.

I think the editors are really getting lazier...? There's no subtitle position for the Yak riding cluebox as well.. even though Jaime and Cara were the first to it and it was darn obvious?!

[mswood]

I am so sorry, but I completely forgot about this.  I have yet to really look at everyone's opinion, so the game has not been officially scored (it will be done tomorrow).

But here are this week's questions.

NOTE:  THERE ARE A COUPLE OF QUESTIONS WITH MULTIPLE ANSWERS, AND ONE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF LOSING POINTS.  PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.


1. 15 Points - Which racer (s) states the title, "Don't Ruin the Basketball Game"?
Flight Time
Big Easy
Kisha
Jen
Jet
Cord
Jaime
Cara
Gary & Mallory
Zev & Justin
Margie & Luke
Someone or something else

2. 5 Points - Do we get any departure times for teams this week?
Yes
No

3. 5 Points - Which Detour (from the last Leg) does Kent & Vyxsin perform?
The Horn
Making Candy
They try both

4. 5 Points - After being released by Phil from the Pit Stop do teams have to find another route marker before traveling to their next destination city?
Yes
No

5. 10 Points - What best describes the Penalty that Kent & Vyxsin receive in this episode?
They don't receive a penalty
Penalty for checking into the Pit Stop last
Penalty for not taking the assigned flight last week
Penalty for using another form of transportation
Penalty for something else

6. 15 Points - Which team is first to get the clue at the flower market?
Margie & Luke
Jet & Cord
Gary & Mallory
Ron & Christina
Kisha & Jen
Flight Time & Big Easy
Jaime & Cara
Zev & Justin
Kent & Vyxsin
Not Shown in episode

7. 15 Points - Which team complete's the detour (new from this leg) first?
Margie & Luke
Jet & Cord
Gary & Mallory
Ron & Christina
Kisha & Jen
Flight Time & Big Easy
Jaime & Cara
Zev & Justin
Kent & Vyxsin
Not Shown in episode

8. 5 Points - Is this team the first team to get to the U-Turn?
Yes
No

9. Is Margie & Luke the 1st team to get to the U-Turn?
Yes
No

10. 15 Points - How many teams "Choose" to do the Doll side of the Detour? Alternate/ additional Bonus: 5 Points Please make take the Bonus and make a guess.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Bonus: There is no way I am going to guess right

11. 5 Points - Do any teams choose to switch detours?
Yes
No

12. 10 Points - How many teams successfully complete the Doll Detour on their first attempt?
None
1-2
3-4
5-6
7 or more

13. 15 Points - What team is the first to complete the Roadblock?
Margie & Luke
Jet & Cord
Gary & Mallory
Ron & Christina
Kisha & Jen
Flight Time & Big Easy
Jaime & Cara
Zev & Justin
Kent & Vyxsin

14. 15 Points - Which combination of racers complete the Roadblock?
Kisha, Gary, Flight Time
Kisha, Gary, Big Easy
Kisha, Mallory, Flight Time
Kisha, Mallory, Big Easy
Jen, Gary, Flight TIme
Jen, Gary, Big Easy
Jen, Mallory, Flight TIme
Jen, Mallory, Big Easy

15. 5 Points - Does we hear or see any mention of Ron and his "eating" that are from new footage in this episode?
Yes
No

16. 15 Points (First four options)- Which team wins the Basketball Game or 5 Points (Final option)
Flight Time's Team
Big Easy's Team
Its a draw
Not Shown
US (the Viewing audience)

17. 5 FREE POINTS - We get Fake Eat, Sleep, Mingle (not a Pit Stop) footage of the teams playing Basketball, it's..?
ABOUT GOD DAMNED TIME
A Waste of time away from the RACE!
Neither here or there
Can't judge the footage hasn't aired yet

18. 5 Points - Do we get a flashback to the Goth;s rather unusual attempt to use the U-Turn from their original season?
Yes
No
No, but another teams flashback is used

19. 5 Points - Does the team that checks into the Pit Stop in first win something besides a trip (Cruise would count as a yes)?
Yes
No
They don't win anything

20. 5 Points - Do Gary & Mallory use the Express Pass this episode?
Yes
No

21. 5 Points for each correct answer, -10 for each incorrect answer - Which are the first three teams to check into the Pit Stop at the end of this episode? Note: You don't have to make multiple choices, but you can (so be careful)...
Margie & Luke
Jet & Cord
Gary & Mallory
Ron & Christina
Kisha & Jen
Flight Time & Big Easy
Jen, Mallory, Flight Time
Zev & Justin
Kent & Vyxsin

[Coutzy]

21. 5 Points for each correct answer, -10 for each incorrect answer - Which are the first three teams to check into the Pit Stop at the end of this episode? Note: You don't have to make multiple choices, but you can (so be careful)...
Margie & Luke
Jet & Cord
Gary & Mallory
Ron & Christina
Kisha & Jen
Flight Time & Big Easy
Jen, Mallory, Flight Time
Zev & Justin
Kent & Vyxsin

For this question, can we not answer it and take the 0?

[Mug Costanza]

Why is "Jen, Mallory, Flight Time" an option for question 21?

[mswood]

You are of course free not to make any selection, I figure this won would be easy, you have an easy an better then normal shot of at the very least getting one right if you just picked one.

[mswood]

Why is "Jen, Mallory, Flight Time" an option for question 21?

Stupid auto-fill.  Thanks I will correct right now.

[Coutzy]

If a team chooses to do the doll detour, then gets U-Turned, that counts as choosing to do it, correct?

[Jobby]

If a team chooses to do the doll detour, then gets U-Turned, that counts as choosing to do it, correct?

Is there switching of Detour involved?

[mswood]

If a team chooses to do the doll detour, then gets U-Turned, that counts as choosing to do it, correct?

Doing the U-Turn side of a detour wouldn't be the team's choice (well unless they are stupid).  So that wouldn't count.  But if thats the side they do before getting U-Turn then it does count.

And even if a team starts one and then changes their mind that would also count as that is their choice.

[mswood]

And the winner of this year's worst grammar award goes to:

"Does we hear or see any mention of Ron".

I swear people are going to think I married my brother or something....

[Coutzy]

And the winner of this year's worst grammar award goes to:

"Does we hear or see any mention of Ron".

I swear people are going to think I married my brother or something....

While we're on the subject...

You are of course free not to make any selection, I figure this won would be easy, you have an easy an better then normal shot of at the very least getting one right if you just picked one.

[mswood]

 

[Prophet]

I like your new method of free points, mswood!

[Jobby]

It has been used before.