Topic: TAR 27 Ep 8 LIVE Updates and Commentary!

[Vitoko]

To solve my question on the U-turn, does anybody remember if Phil said W-turn or U-turn during Legs 3 to 4?

Just checked... He said W-Turn.

[Platrium]

To solve my question on the U-turn, does anybody remember if Phil said W-turn or U-turn during Legs 3 to 4?

Just checked... He said W-Turn.

Alright, thanks!

In that case, a single U-turn will be really exciting to see! I wonder how many fans will welcome it back.

[paradoxinee]

I saw Krista&Tiffany run off in another direction after delivering the plate... Did Josh&Tanner called them back to find Phil and that's why they walked to it?

No, they just went to the side of the restaurant to read the clue (then the boys could come in and check their RB result).

[RachelLeVega]

What an okay leg! I am reverting back to a drunken TAR after-show review after drinking three vodka shots.
*Note: Some parts of this not actually true, I just make poor typing choices when I have a tad bit too much alcohol.
LEG 8 (The Netherlands --> Poland) EPISODE REVIEW
We start off in The Netherlands and fly to Krakow, Poland, which at first sight, closely resembles Rotterdam too. Too awkward... We are then taken to a pool in the middle of somewhere looking like nowhere where teams chose to get drenched for their next clue. Did somebody on the new TAR route planning cast say ratings fail yet?

DETOUR: (Working Like Miners or Playing Like Beggars)
Although the courage level between the two tasks seemed balanced, I only liked the stuff from the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Even with that said, the mine didn't seem to be used to its full potential giving only a taste of the work field by hauling one log and pushing one cart filled with salt. I think I can do that in half an hour with one arm tied behind my back. I cannot find kinder words to describe the latter other than: Why beg for money again?! This is the type of task that I really can not stand. I felt so sorry for Tiffany & Krista having to offer incentives to finish the task. The piano crashing into cracks and bumps along the cobblestone and sidewalks were fun to watch though.
DEROUE ACORESDETOUR SCORES: 8/10

Trying to stay as sober and honest as possible for this, I really liked the historical snippet of Oskar Schindler. I believe it's a groundbreaking feat for a season like this to take on. I am truly appreciative of this emotionally humbling moment. And then we run off to the Jewish Quarters where we will dance, but not before...

ROADBLOCK: (Who is cuckoo for kugel?)
I thought this would be a nice and very mind-boggling task, but instead, in this day and age, everything is at a hand's grasp by locals using their smartphones to heck the items off the racers' list. How exciting... Still pretty courageous to find all the items for yourself.
ROADBLOCK SCORE: 8.5/10 (It had potential, but didn't Phil say teams had to deliver the food to a table inside the restaurant?)

And we get our athleticism-mance at the end of the episode as Tiffany & Krista and Tanner & Josh fall in love with each others' racing spirits and personality. How adorable! Fortunately or unfortunately, this ends with a non-elimination Leg.

Mozeltov? (Indifferently drinking a shot of vodka)

OVERALL: 8.7/10
Don't like the ratings? In the words of Mirna of Poland:

"Just eat the damn thing!"

[gamerfan09]

Justin is the Russel Hantz of TAR, nobody likes him but production does

[stekay]

Justin is the Russel Hantz of TAR, nobody likes him but production does

Please do not insult Russell like that.

[Bookworm]

QUEEN

[Glamazon Racer]

Justin is the Russel Hantz of TAR, nobody likes him but production does

Please do not insult Russell like that.

X SteKay

[Belle Book]

Justin is the Russel Hantz of TAR, nobody likes him but production does

Please do not insult Russell like that.

Actually, Russell Hantz is worse -- the worst that Justin has done is be annoying and totally dominate the Race.  Russell was a total and complete jerk who behaved so badly that the second time he faced Tribal Council, he didn't get any votes.  Sandra also burned his hat, which I cheered about!

[gamerfan09]

Justin is the Russel Hantz of TAR, nobody likes him but production does

Please do not insult Russell like that.

X SteKay

Okay fair point, he's much much worse lol

[Platrium]

I saw Krista&Tiffany run off in another direction after delivering the plate... Did Josh&Tanner called them back to find Phil and that's why they walked to it?

No, they just went to the side of the restaurant to read the clue (then the boys could come in and check their RB result).

They must've thought the pit stop was in another place, but at least they didn't ride a taxi to another place then go back there due to pressure unlike 2 other teams at the Zimbabwe leg.

[bottle]

Tanner and Josh did a stupid thing

[Jobby]

I think Tanner and Josh did the stupid thing, but they stayed true and I like teams like that. It only affected them with a Speedbump, and we don't know how much it is going to affect them next leg, so I'll keep the comment whether it's stupid to let the girls pass or not.

This was overall a very boring leg. Thanks to the task, it saved the leg but it was predictable and boring.

Time to watch Survivor.

And to give Diana and Justin credit, they were awesome this leg. Worked well and supported each other.

But producers suck.

[paradoxinee]

Yeah, tbh, Justin was not annoying this leg except they are too far in front of other teams. They got luck. Only least than 15 minutes before two other teams but they got the last seats on the earlier flight.

[serendipity]

Yeah, tbh, Justin was not annoying this leg except they are too far in front of other teams. They got luck. Only least than 15 minutes before two other teams but they got the last seats on the earlier flight.

Yes I also agree. Justin is not annoying this leg and the fact that him and Diane dominate again is because they got an earlier flight. I don't think that there is anyone to blame because they were 1st to release so make sense they could book flight earlier, and it's not what production can control how many teams can get on that flight. I am sure there was similar situation before where just one team got an earlier flight to the next destination (like Mirna!).

Justin of course is loud and very confident in himself, I don't hate him because it's good to have different characters in the cast (just like I like the bickering of Logan/Chris). Their domination is also no one to blame, when you see the remaining teams left, I guess only Kelsey and Joey and Tanner and Josh got potential, other teams seem making mistakes from time to time which hinder their performance. Can only blame that Justin looks really well prepared for the race right?

[Hysha]

Justin was better on this leg, BUT I'm still hoping that they will get eliminated soon.

[Ticasmom]

This is the most boring Race ever.  I do hope Justin and Diana get their comeuppance soon

[NMC]

A potentially great Leg once again ruined by ANOTHER Justin & Diana win. 
I complained last week about this Season totally losing my interest, and that hasn't changed.  I haven't looked at any spoilers for this Season, but it has the most predictable Final 3 in forever. 

As for the U-Turn next Leg, I wouldn't get too bogged down with Phil's wording, it'll probably be a W-Turn.  But has everyone forgot that Tiffany & Krista CAN'T use the U-Turn??  They U-Turned Justin & Diana on Leg 4, so unless the rules have changed, they've used their only U-Turn power.  Based on this, I think the preview for next week is only tricking us into thinking Chris & Logan get U-Turned by the girls.  They may get U-Turned, but it will be Justin & Diana delivering the blow.

Team Ranking:
LOVE: Tiffany & Krista, Chris & Logan
Like: ---
Neutral: Diana, Denise & James Earl
Dislike: Joey & Kelsey, Tanner & Josh (Their "kindness" letting the girls go ahead of them hasn't affected my opinion of them.)
HATE: Justin

[stekay]

Why would you " " kindness

[paradoxinee]

Even there is no spoiler about final 3 or final 4. Then how can you know this season has the most predictable final 3

[gamerfan09]

Just saw it! I actually loved the episode and Green wasn't that bad this leg.... but yeahhhhh.

I still hate him.

Hoping he goes next leg, that laughing from him in the Preview looks like he'll immediately be back to the Justin I hate the most next week

Cast Rank:
Love: Tiffany/Krista (They are winning or making the finale tbh <3), Logan/Chris (Their dynamic is AMAZING <3 Such wrecks <3), Kelsey & Joey (So MOR <3), Denise & James-Earl
Like: Tanner & Josh, Diana (+ points for her being a paranoid tea-drinking ditzy racer in the secret scenes <3)
Hate: Justin (OMG LETS WIN ALL THE LEGS OF THE AMAZING RACE FANS WILL LOVE THAT... Sure Jan.)

[paradoxinee]

You said that Denise and James were not boring in another thread but then you even forgot them in your ranking 

[serendipity]

A potentially great Leg once again ruined by ANOTHER Justin & Diana win. 
I complained last week about this Season totally losing my interest, and that hasn't changed.  I haven't looked at any spoilers for this Season, but it has the most predictable Final 3 in forever. 

As for the U-Turn next Leg, I wouldn't get too bogged down with Phil's wording, it'll probably be a W-Turn.  But has everyone forgot that Tiffany & Krista CAN'T use the U-Turn??  They U-Turned Justin & Diana on Leg 4, so unless the rules have changed, they've used their only U-Turn power.  Based on this, I think the preview for next week is only tricking us into thinking Chris & Logan get U-Turned by the girls.  They may get U-Turned, but it will be Justin & Diana delivering the blow.

Team Ranking:
LOVE: Tiffany & Krista, Chris & Logan
Like: ---
Neutral: Diana, Denise & James Earl
Dislike: Joey & Kelsey, Tanner & Josh (Their "kindness" letting the girls go ahead of them hasn't affected my opinion of them.)
HATE: Justin

That's the good point! So I think Chris probably brings up the last U-turn by Tiffany/Krista on Justin/Diana thinking that may make Justin take the revenge on the girls? To be frank since Justin is really good at playing this game, if they get the chance to U-turn they must U-turn Tanner/Josh first as they got a Speedbump as well..

I agree with you too, the "kindness" thing of Team Texas I also don't feel much, they do get the benefit of getting the task done earlier with Krista's help, and the girls did go out the restaurant to read the clue, luckily they got back quicker before Tanner/Josh done reading it, otherwise they may not get fifth place.

[Belle Book]

Here's my ranking of the teams:

Like:  Tiffany & Krista
Neutral:  Diana, Denise & James Earl, Kelsey & Joey, Tanner & Josh
Dislike:  Justin, Logan & Chris

[RaceUntilWeDie]

You said that Denise and James were not boring in another thread but then you even forgot them in your ranking 

Exactly I find Denise endearing and I admire the way she's keeping up with James Earl and basically the rest of the cast! But outside of that and James Earl's fun clapping/jumping-up-and-down (which I always love watching ) there's not much to them.