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Changes Viewers Would Like To See *Are you reading, CBS?*
RachelLeVega:
Things I'd like to see in the modern premiere episodes:
• Non-LAX starting location, seriously! We haven't seen a new metropolis or airport being visited since Unfinished Business (Palm Springs). It has gotten to the point where a miscellaneous bridge for a pointless rappel is being featured. If they can't afford to begin the race in another state, go to San Diego or San Francisco/Oakland. There's certainly more diversity to CA than Los Angeles.
• Airport parking shuttling We haven't seen the classic TAR moments on airport-shuttle buses since TAR17. It is a fantastic way for teams to start interacting with their opponents and help/not help each other out. Also, it gives time for newly-formed friendships to sprout and flight decisions.
• Show ALL teams GETTING their tickets Other than having Phil narrate which teams depart at which time to "X" country, show the teams getting their airline tickets. The HD seasons so far have failed to understand the point of giving reasonable, even edits. For example: TAR20 broadcasted Kerri & Stacy finding their first clue in 4th, but were on the LAST plane to Cafayate?... TAR21 showed the Twinnies and Josh & Brent standing in line at the airport, but never showed Trexi nor Rob & Sheila arriving at the airport.
• Mix the Detour and Roadblock usage The Detour was last seen on Leg 1 ten seasons ago. I want to see the return of the Detour in the first Leg. Shanghai (Serve or Eat) and Bora Bora - va'a (Skydive or Sand Up) could have been the perfect opportunity to bring back the Detour.
And of course...
• Play more intriguing, race music!!! I don't know why, but the latest HD seasons' soundtrack sounds more suited for an undersea shark movie than a high-stakes race for $1 million. In fact, I loved the exciting music included from TAR10-TAR17. More notably, the intense Charla & Mirna vs. Romber and David & Mary Pit Stop race, Marisa & Brooke vs. Aja & Ty Detour finish, and Jaime & Cara vs. Kisha & Jen's taxi race to the Pit Stop.
Bookworm:
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--- Quote from: Jobby on December 31, 2013, 03:08:04 PM ---I actually like the brainy type of starting line challenge and according to the order teams finish the task, they get the earlier tickets to the next destination. But I think with this definitely the producers will also try to put in a Hazard for the team who finishes the task last.. which I don't know what to feel about it yet.. I guess it's okay.. but the team will already be majorly affected by being on the second flight. Making them complete another task can be devastating? :cmas12
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This! I do not like teams being in separated flights because of the arrival order to the airport.
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I think I may be the only one in this forum that actually likes the airport arrival-determined flights than the starting line tasks. The start line task just seems a little less exciting and adventurous to me. The only thing I would include in the premiere is the airport parking shuttling that we haven't seen since TAR17. Loved Mary's reaction when seeing the BQ's on the same shuttle-airport bus as them.
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The Shuttles were in the TAR 22 Premier. Idries and Jamil told Pam and Winnie that they were "delivery men."
Boring Dude:
Just tossing out an idea: what if TAR had a season with teams of 3? This would allow for totally different team dynamics, and could bring fresh new types of tasks to the show.
David:
--- Quote from: Boring Dude on January 02, 2014, 04:27:17 PM ---Just tossing out an idea: what if TAR had a season with teams of 3? This would allow for totally different team dynamics, and could bring fresh new types of tasks to the show.
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I once thought about it. But it is supercostly... That is why TARFE was an American i$$ue.
Jobby:
I like the order of arrival at the airport as well! But I would love for them to NOT tell them which one is the better flight, and for the possible scenarios to occur:
1. Careless teams who just book themselves on the slower flight without checking
2. Teams arriving at the slower counter and having a mad dash to the faster one
3. Teams arriving at the faster counter and reserving spots for other teams, resulting in EPIC DRAMA
4. Faster teams being total smug about their prowness in getting the first flight but only to get eliminated that leg
5. The faster flight getting delayed and getting in perhaps 5-15 mins earlier or later than the later flight
I know, I'm evil. :funny:
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