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Title: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: georgiapeach on September 26, 2014, 10:41:16 AM
:conf: Happy TAR DAY!!! :conf:


 
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Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: georgiapeach on September 26, 2014, 10:41:45 AM
No posting until 740PM please!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: georgiapeach on September 26, 2014, 02:17:43 PM
Looking for Updating help tonight!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Theo on September 26, 2014, 06:41:07 PM
I really can't wait! Hope we had a good and fresh premiere episode! :luvya:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 26, 2014, 06:49:20 PM
So freaking excited!!! :trampb: :trampb: :trampb:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 06:52:29 PM
I'll do my best to update!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 26, 2014, 06:57:02 PM
Will be doing an after-episode analysis tonight. :waves:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 26, 2014, 07:00:18 PM
And we begin!... with the NYC skyline! Woohoo!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: NoluckBoston on September 26, 2014, 07:01:08 PM
I almost forgot. ! :o
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:02:01 PM
Phil does a stand up at Bethesda fountain and now we head to time square to meet the teams

Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:05:23 PM
Oh wow Michael was there when the explosions happened
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: theamazingracer21 on September 26, 2014, 07:05:31 PM
Hey. I am joining the party tonight.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:07:43 PM
Phil describes how it's the silver anniversary, the former racers at Times Square and how history will be made here
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:08:30 PM
Phil describes the save and how it is the most powerful prize ever. now the world is waiting, good luck, travel safe, GO!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:09:31 PM
Frank from season 1 lets the teams know where the finish line for the first race was!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 26, 2014, 07:09:53 PM
And Shelley says the title quote with the FULL intro following!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:10:50 PM
YES! FULL INTRO! Lots of shots of the upcoming season
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 26, 2014, 07:11:37 PM
Airport drama already, hehe.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: theamazingracer21 on September 26, 2014, 07:11:40 PM
Frank from season 1 lets the teams know where the finish line for the first race was!
I didn't notice that is was Frank.

Gotta say I dont like the #(team name) as opposed to the relationship.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:12:04 PM
Adam & Bethany went to the wrong counter!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 26, 2014, 07:12:58 PM
Frank from season 1 lets the teams know where the finish line for the first race was!

Gotta say I dont like the #(team name) as opposed to the relationship.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:13:59 PM
Sign up for a seaplane at Vendor's plaza!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Vitoko on September 26, 2014, 07:14:03 PM
Here we go!  :wohoo:

Misti and Jim freaks me out so much! Orange and white doesn't look that great
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:15:13 PM
Surfers and the sweethearts on the first plane, Dentists and cyclists on the second and the dating couple on the third.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 26, 2014, 07:16:51 PM
"I Think It's A Courtesy Not To Throw Up On Other Teams" - Kym

Real title quote
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 26, 2014, 07:17:07 PM
I am sweating from running home omg. Hi everyone! :waves: :lol:

There was a mad rush to get the pen for the sign up board.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: stekay on September 26, 2014, 07:18:16 PM
Here we go!  :wohoo:

Misti and Jim freaks me out so much! Orange and white doesn't look that great

THIS  :funny:

Also this is so intense already I'm freaking out LOL  :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:18:44 PM
Mother daughter and survivor on the fourth plane, scientists and sisters on the fifth, wrestlers and firefighters on the last plane.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: theamazingracer21 on September 26, 2014, 07:19:56 PM
What happened with #Miamirealitoes & #firefighters (
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Vitoko on September 26, 2014, 07:22:15 PM
"Hi Mister Phil!"  :funny: :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:22:49 PM
"Hi mister phil" xD That should be a title qoute xD Cool to see Phil and the teams outside the pit-stop for once.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 26, 2014, 07:23:27 PM
Firefighters talking to Wrestlers about the pen incident.

First seaplane arrives. Tim & Te Jay currently in first. They say hi to Phil as they run past him introducing the task lol. Adam & Bethany in 2nd. Climb up a cliff and leap 2 stories into the Carrebian sea where they'll find their next clue in the ocean. Bethany is doing this really well, wow.

Kym & Alli have arrived to the rocks too.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:25:35 PM
"Get off me ship" xD
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:26:38 PM
Treasure finding roadblock! Looks like it might be a different version of the TAR 22 sandcastle roadblock.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:27:58 PM
Fifth flight has only just left!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 26, 2014, 07:28:03 PM
Tim & Te Jay both jump in. Bethany and Adam jump in. Tim & Te Jay in first. Proceed to Blackbeard's Revenge. Bethany & Adam in second.

Tim & Te Jay get the next clue. Teams have to pull little boats to the shore. The pirate that gave their clue tells them to now get off "me ship." :lol: Tim & Te Jay first to the beach for the roadblock.

Roadblock: Navigate beach using a liquid compass. Starting at 1 of 4 designated landmarks, teams must use the compass, a shovel measuring 1 yard and unique set of coordinates to locate a treasure chest containing their next clue.

Tim and Adam is doing the roadblock.

Kym & Alli climbing the rocks. Misti & Jim climbing too. Kym & Alli jump into the water. Kym & Alli have the next clue. Misti & Jim have the next clue.

5th seaplane leaves.

Tim is confused. He thinks he should have taken compass reading classes. Adam talks about the compass as well. Kym & Alli arrive at the roadblock.

Kym or Alli think the bell is the anchor... Jim is doing the roadblock because he wants the save.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 26, 2014, 07:29:56 PM
Jim had the highest MCAT score of both of their schools have ever seen! Jim and Adam figure out how to use the compass.

Dennis wanted to throw up but he had nothing to throw up... Omg funny confessional. He makes a gagging noise and Isabella says she doesn't like it. They both jump in and as they're swimming, Isabella says, "Don't tickle me." :funny:

Everyone is having trouble using the compass. Tim asks Jim how to use the compass and Jim helps him.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:30:55 PM
Jim gets the clue first!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:31:34 PM
Make your way to the first pit-stop! Fort Christian! The last team to check in here will be eliminated!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 26, 2014, 07:32:22 PM
Jim gets the treasure chest! Make your way to the first pit stop, Fort Christian. The last team to check in WILL be eliminated! Jim & Misti are really excited.

Keith & Whitney jump off the rocks. They moved their wedding to be on The Amazing Race!

Brooke & Robbie and Michael & Scott currently heading to the rocks.

Jim & Misti talk about how good it is to be ahead and there's no one in sight.

Teams still struggling. Dennis & Isabella arrive. Keith & Whitney arrive. Shelley & Nici arrive. There's a bang noise every time another team arrives on the beach.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 26, 2014, 07:34:22 PM
Brooke & Robbie currently in 10th. Brooke kisses Robbie's bicep...? ??? lol Michael & Scott currently in last. Both jumped.

Misti & Jim arrive to the pit stop. Phil asks the greeter if she's seen smiles like their's. They do have really good teeth... Wow. Misti & Jim get The Save.

Pit Stop:
1st - Misti & Jim

Tim: "I think my compass is broken! Medic?"

Teams still struggling with the compass. Dennis steps in something. He's barefoot.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:34:34 PM
Misti & Jim check in first and win the Save!

1st. Misti & Jim
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 26, 2014, 07:35:15 PM
Amy & Maya and Lisa & Michelle arrive to the beach. The loud bang is freaking teams out lol. Brooke & Robbie's boat sinks...

Commercial.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Belle Book on September 26, 2014, 07:37:31 PM
Wow!  Never expected a team to finish a leg that quickly!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: georgiapeach on September 26, 2014, 07:37:59 PM
MAT from spoilers :tup:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 26, 2014, 07:39:26 PM
The greeter's outfit takes up so much space :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Vitoko on September 26, 2014, 07:41:09 PM
Welp... that was a short Leg for such a powerful prize... are we really going to have short legs with almost no Route Marker again? No detour?

That cannon was so suspicious... already looking for things for a possible memory task
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Xarles on September 26, 2014, 07:41:30 PM
"This is a bell, but it can also be an anchor!"  :lolmao:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 26, 2014, 07:42:16 PM
And we're back. Brooke & Robbie have sunk. Robbie tells Brooke to chill out. Michael & Scott get on the beach first. Brooke & Robbie at the beach. Robbie's doing the roadblock.

Tim: "Why is everyone here? Everyone but the orthodontists! I love the beach, but this is making the beach suck."

Robbie asks Shelley if she can help him work the compass.

Not sure who said this... "Hey Adam, we're all voting for you to take your lifevest on." Omg what is happening. :funny:

A blonde girl (idk who she is :lol:): "Sun sets in the east... and rises in the west."
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:43:09 PM
Tim & TeJay get their clue!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:43:59 PM
Oh wow! Brooke & Robbie come from last to get the clue in third!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:45:54 PM
1st. Misti & Jim
2nd. Tim & TeJay
3rd. Kim & Ali
4th. Brooke & Robbie
5th. Adam & Bethany
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 26, 2014, 07:46:15 PM
Tim finds it! Tim & Te Jay out of the RB in 2nd. Dennis has a huge blister. Whitney asks Keith if he's holding the compass wrong...but he just continues.

Robbie finds the treasure chest... Shelley is a little annoyed that she helped him figure out the compass and he got the chest first. Kim & Ally done in 4th. Adam & Bethany done in 5th. Shelley says this RB is making her like the beach less. In the confessional, Shelley says she wants to get the chest so they can get out... Nici wanted Shelley to be quick so they could get food. :lol:

Dennis realizes he was in the wrong place. A bunch of teams finish the RB.

Kim & Alli are team #3. Brooke & Robbie are #4. Adam & Bethany are team #5.

Keith struggling. Whitney telling him to keep going. Amy & Maya are team #6.

Pit Stop:
1st - Jim & Misti
2nd - Tim & Te Jay
3rd - Kim & Alli
4th - Brooke & Robbie
5th - Adam & Bethany
6th - Amy & Maya
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 26, 2014, 07:47:14 PM
Whitney is telling Keith to keep going... but she's not being very supportive and nice about it, lol.

Dennis & Isabelle are team #7. Shelley & Nici are team #8.

It's dark on the beach and teams have headlights.

Pit Stop:
1st - Jim & Misti
2nd - Tim & Te Jay
3rd - Kim & Alli
4th - Brooke & Robbie
5th - Adam & Bethany
6th - Amy & Maya
7th - Dennis & Isabelle
8th - Shelley & Nici
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:47:30 PM
1st. Misti & Jim
2nd. Tim & TeJay
3rd. Kim & Ali
4th. Brooke & Robbie
5th. Adam & Bethany
6th. Amy & Maya
7th. Dennis & Isabelle
8th. Shelly & Nici
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:50:11 PM
I'm surprised that this task is taking some people so long. I'm guessing Phil may come out to eliminate the last team?
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Philimination on September 26, 2014, 07:50:33 PM
For some reason, I am thinking of the TAR 22 premiere...

Maybe it's because there's digging, firefighters, and people thinking of quitting?
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Alenaveda on September 26, 2014, 07:51:15 PM
For some reason, I am thinking of the TAR 22 premiere...

Maybe it's because there's digging, firefighters, and people thinking of quitting?

This.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:51:47 PM
For some reason, I am thinking of the TAR 22 premiere...

Maybe it's because there's digging, firefighters, and people thinking of quitting?

That and it is a short leg.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 26, 2014, 07:52:33 PM
And we're back. Keith still digging. He's been there for 3 hours 42 mins. Lisa still digging. A graphic comes on screen showing that the treasure chest is literally RIGHT BESIDE HER HOLE. Michael & Scott's chest is literally right beside too. Same with Keith! They're all so close!

KEITH & WHITNEY ARE TAKING THE 4 HOUR PENALTY.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Philimination on September 26, 2014, 07:52:59 PM
TAR 22 FLASHBACK! KNEW IT!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:53:16 PM
Keith & Whitney take the penalty! WOW
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Vitoko on September 26, 2014, 07:53:26 PM
PENALTIES?!  :gaah: :gaah:

IS THIS TARLA OUT OF THE SUDDEN?!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 26, 2014, 07:53:58 PM
WOW. Keith & Whitney want to try to convince the other teams to take the penalty as well! They want a race to the pit stop! FLASHBACK TO SEASON 22.

Lisa & Michelle taking the penalty too! They think they can beat the firemen.

All 3 teams agree to take the penalty! OMG. THEY'RE ALL RUNNING TO GET A CAB. OMG. CHAOS.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:54:30 PM
TAR 22 all over again!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Theo on September 26, 2014, 07:56:10 PM
TAR 22 all over again!

And same as TAR 22, we have 1 M/M firefighters team, 1 M/F team (the male has dark hair and the female one has blond hair) and 1 F/F team (both have blond hair)  :oh
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 26, 2014, 07:56:20 PM
Lisa & Michelle last one to get a cab. Keith & Whitney in first. Michael & Scott pushed Lisa & Michelle out of their taxi when they tried to get in. They say they're done with being gentlemen lol.

TEAMS ARRIVING AT THE PIT STOP. FIREFIGHTERS AND SURVIVOR RUNNING TO THE PIT STOP. They're both on the mat.

Lisa & Michelle look angry when they arrive to the pit stop.

Lisa & Michelle are the last team to arrive and they've been eliminated... They talk about the cab incident and being pushed out.

Pit Stop:
1st - Jim & Misti
2nd - Tim & Te Jay
3rd - Kim & Alli
4th - Brooke & Robbie
5th - Adam & Bethany
6th - Amy & Maya
7th - Dennis & Isabelle
8th - Shelley & Nici
9th - Keith & Whitney
10th - Michael & Scott
11th - Lisa & Michelle (ELIMINATED)
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: SamualDude on September 26, 2014, 07:56:37 PM
Firefighters and Survivor survive the leg while the sisters are out.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: NoluckBoston on September 26, 2014, 07:56:42 PM
I would have pushed her too! :P
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 26, 2014, 07:57:44 PM
Firefighters totally were going to get the cab anyway so...

Phil didn't give placements for Keith & Whitney and Michael & Scott, but Keith & Whitney both got on first.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: stekay on September 26, 2014, 07:58:28 PM
Ughh I felt those girls had so much potential!!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: fossil-racer on September 26, 2014, 07:59:57 PM
Ughh I felt those girls had so much potential!!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 26, 2014, 08:00:42 PM
Next week on The Amazing Race...

Teams go hunting (or was it punting?) while Scott flips out. Michael & Scott flipping pancakes.

In a race to the finish, emotions run high. Seems like Shelley & Nici and Dennis & Isabelle are in last and Shelley & Nici are slightly ahead. Dennis is basically pulling Isabelle as they run.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Vitoko on September 26, 2014, 08:03:07 PM
Firefighters totally were going to get the cab anyway so...

Phil didn't give placements for Keith & Whitney and Michael & Scott, but Keith & Whitney both got on first.

Exactly! Michael (I think that's his name) was already inside the cab... I don't see why the blondes try to get on  it in the first place...
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Alenaveda on September 26, 2014, 08:06:12 PM
Next week on The Amazing Race...

Teams go hunting (or was it punting?) while Scott flips out. Michael & Scott flipping pancakes.

In a race to the finish, emotions run high. Seems like Shelley & Nici and Dennis & Isabelle are in last and Shelley & Nici are slightly ahead. Dennis is basically pulling Isabelle as they run.

Punting.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: freds on September 26, 2014, 08:06:52 PM
A short first leg with an interesting roadblock who change the places. It's a good start but i think that the others legs will be wonderful.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Xarles on September 26, 2014, 08:11:01 PM
As always... >R E A D   T H E    C L U E<.

I believe that the last three teams were off by the difference between the length of the whole shovel and the handle only, as I recall, they mentioned that the handle by itself is what measured one yard.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: theamazingracer21 on September 26, 2014, 08:19:42 PM
I would have pushed her too! :P
Here, here
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: RachelLeVega on September 26, 2014, 08:25:37 PM
After-episode analysis
LEG 1 (USA --> US Virgin Islands) ANALYSIS
BETTER TITLE QUOTE: "It's a Courtesy not to Throw Up on Other Teams" - Kym
Despite the rushed editing in the premiere, it quickly turned into an intense game of wits with no mercy until the pleasingly difficult Roadblock. Right off the bat, a Times Square starting line brought a fresh, intriguing beginning with Race alumni (like rage-mode Frank) greeting the 11 new teams. After a bit of airport drama at JFK, we were welcomed to a lush tropical paradise called the Virgin Islands. The first task after signing up to Lovango Cay was jumping off a two-story tall rock to retrieve a floating bottle in the Caribbean Sea. That proved to be a breathtaking experience for all the teams (except Shelley & Nici as we didn't see their jump :() and was a daring stunt for the new season. With all but three teams finishing one after the other in the daylight, the Race flashed a Switchback moment to when another group of firefighters, blonds, and once dating duo took a RB penalty on the beach. However, this time around the foot and taxi race to the Fort Christian Pit Stop was executed better than on TAR22 in Bora Bora.

ROADBLOCK: (Who can't read a compass AND tell direction?) :funny:
A very challenging task with mental and physical skill took its toll on many teams, even to the point of draining teams' energy level resulting in opts to take the famous 4-hour penalty. The task proved to be a test of time, patience, and measurement; it was a perfect combination for the premiere.
ROADBLOCK SCORE: 9/10 (Not a full 10, felt rushed.)

OTHER SCORES:
TEAMS: 10/10 :yess: (Weighs big on my scale)
DRAMA: 9/10 :hrt: (Drama felt rushed, but worth it for the premiere!)
SOUNDTRACK: 7/10 (Monotone throughout the episode)
HUMOR LEVEL: 3/10
GOING BIG TO NOT GO HOME: 4/10 (Nothing special about being quitters. :groan:)
OVERALL: 8/10
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Philimination on September 26, 2014, 08:57:17 PM
The rushing is why I like the idea of 90-minute premieres (like what Survivor did for their premiere)...

I agree that it was good but it felt a little rushed.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Jimmer on September 26, 2014, 09:03:37 PM
I thought the episode was okay as I thought most of it was a bunch of linear tasks. Thank goodness that the Roadblock saved it because it was a great way to shake teams up, and it was a skill task too (as opposed to the sandcastles)! I still felt like it was an underwhelming premiere and I wish we would have had more dramatic and non-linear tasks and just more tasks because the leg seemed really short tbh. When I saw the scene at the Pit Stop, I thought the stilts would have made a great task, but is was an opportunity missed IMO.

I haven't been impressed yet with this season, hopefully the next leg will make my opinions better!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: daeys on September 26, 2014, 09:14:55 PM
The Roadblock saved an otherwise underwhelming first leg.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: RaceUntilWeDie on September 26, 2014, 11:13:24 PM
The Roadblock saved an otherwise underwhelming first leg.

This sums up the episode entirely. I think the teams really helped save this leg too. If it weren't for the teams, we'd have ourselves another boring TAR 23/TAR 24 (can't believe I'm calling an All-Star premiere boring, but it's the truth imo) premiere. But I really liked this premiere. It's probably one of the better premieres with TAR 20 and 22.

I almost forgot Keith & Whitney existed until I saw them a few times at the Roadblock and then finally they convinced the other teams to take the penalty. Honestly hated that all of them were giving up - but just like TAR 22 - it did make for a suspenseful ending - & this one seemed better-executed than TAR 22's.

I thought the jumping-into-the-water part was pointless. I guess it's better than jumping out of a plane :res:

Is it just me, or does Kym's face look a lot like Marie's (TAR 23)? Even their voices sound alike :tantrum

I actually thought the blondes looked stronger (& they were definitely more fierce) than what we've had in the past. But the pen/marker-incident and the cab-shove incident made it hard for me to feel sorry for them.

Title Quote Choices:
"It's a Courtesy Not to Throw Up on Other Teams" - Kym
"I Think My Compass Is Broken" - one of the #CollegeSweethearts
"My Stupid Butt Hurts" (something like that, forgot the line) - Isabelle

LOVE: Kym & Alli, Brooke & Robbie, Adam & Bethany, Dennis & Isabelle, Shelley & Nici
LIKE: Amy & Maya
NEUTRAL: Misti & Jim, Tim & Te Jay, Keith & Whitney
DISLIKE: Michael & Scott
HATE: ---
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: nosyrabbit on September 27, 2014, 12:43:58 AM
Next week on The Amazing Race...

Teams go hunting (or was it punting?) while Scott flips out. Michael & Scott flipping pancakes.

In a race to the finish, emotions run high. Seems like Shelley & Nici and Dennis & Isabelle are in last and Shelley & Nici are slightly ahead. Dennis is basically pulling Isabelle as they run.

 :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: abollo on September 27, 2014, 02:15:23 AM
I have a question.
Could the girls have returned to the roadblock before checking in at the mat seeing they were last or once you leave the roadblock the penalty is already counted?
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Hysha on September 27, 2014, 05:23:00 AM
Ughh I felt those girls had so much potential!!

I loved the episode, nice start!  :hrt:

The tasks were nice! The pirate task changes the positions a lot.

To be honest, at first I was so neutral with the realtor sisters, but I can see a lot of potential in them, so I feel sad for them, I like these girls!

At the moment:
Love: Kym & Alli, Brooke & Robbie, Adam & Bethany, Amy & Maya, Lisa & Michelle.
Like: Misti & Jim, Dennis & Isabelle.
Neutral: Tim & Te Jay, Shelley & Nici, Keith & Whitney.
Dislike: Michael & Scott.
Hate: -
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: gamerfan09 on September 27, 2014, 07:48:21 AM
After watching the Premiere, I'm glad to say I haven't been this excited to see the Race since Unfinished Business. The leg was VERY short and very TAR22-esque, but it was entertaining enough! :P

Sad for Lisa/Michelle though :torche

Cast Rankings:
Love: Amy/Maya (get more screentime though please <3), Keith/Whitney, Shelly/Nici, Kym/Alli, Lisa/Michelle, Dennis/Isabelle, Brooke/Robbie
Okay: Tim/Te Jay, Adam/Bethany
Dislike: Misti/Jim, Michael/Scott
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: WinTar on September 27, 2014, 08:20:19 AM
To be honest, I liked this first leg! Not too difficult, but not too easy.
My only problem though was how they edited this episode.

LOVE: Brooke & Robbie, Shelley & Nici, Lisa & Michelle
LIKE: Amy & Maya, Keith & Whitney, Dennis & Isabelle, Kym & Alli, Tim & Te Jay, Adam & Bethany, Misti & Jim
NEUTRAL: Michael & Scott

I actually don't dislike any teams as of the first episode, but there may be as the Race progresses. :P
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Platrium on September 27, 2014, 08:20:58 AM
TAR on its silver anniversary!  :conf: :conf: :conf: Amazing start for an amazing leg. I'm glad I don't have to complain about Leg 1 this season. :hrt:
~First of all, all the teams are amazing in different ways! :hearts:
~Lots of connections with TAR22, that's what I noticed first. I should post what I can connect on the coincidences thread.
~The drama between the firefighters and the blondes this leg was also amazing. :luvya: Karma coming back around this leg.
~Roadblock isn't luck-based. :yess: Teams were able to catch up normally because of that.
~Beach destination. :yess: Already knew this from the spoilers, but I'm saying it right here. :wohoo:
~Save is really the most powerful. I doubt anything in the future can beat that. I just wish the EP would be still around.
~I'm neutral with the hashtags, though I prefer them to be a separate thing on the TV screen.
~Love seeing teams racing under the night sky. :hrt: I just love it.
~I wonder how the next leg will be. It looks like I know who's finishing 9th.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: ERamos on September 27, 2014, 08:21:38 AM
Just saw the first episode. It's great and short but there's a lot of kissing especially Keith/Whitney (they kiss before the flight, they kiss after opening the clue, they kiss before riding the seaplane,etc.)

The finish is very TAR22. One F/F, M/F, M/M taking the penalty, only difference is the F/F team was eliminated  :'(

Love: Dennis/Isabelle, Misti/Jim, Amy/Maya
Hate: None
Meh: All other teams
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Platrium on September 27, 2014, 08:55:30 AM
I have no teams to hate so far. I think I'm all thumbs up for now.

~Lisa & Michelle, they would've been the next CaroJen, in which they could've finished 10th in Leg 1, and then come back for a 2nd place finish in a future all-star. We would've seen more entertainment from them if they survived.
~Michael & Scott, I like how they got their payback. Lisa & Michelle started it after all with the pen. :stare
~Keith & Whitney, they're okay to me. I didn't like how Whitney is telling Keith to hurry up at the roadblock.
~Shelley & Nici, I felt a bit sorry for them after Shelley told Brooke & Robbie on how to use the compass. :stare
~Dennis & Isabelle, they easily lost their first flight lead. How sad. :stare
~Amy & Maya, looks like they're having a good start.
~Adam & Bethany, so close to 1st, yet so far. They look like a strong team after all, so they'll most likely make it far. Bethany was amazing with the climbing before the leap of faith task.
~Brooke & Robbie, the Mona & Beth of TAR25. Last at some point in the leg, then catching up at the roadblock, and then falling back by one placement at the pit stop. There are more TAR22 throwbacks this leg.
~Kym & Alli, another strong looking team. That's all I can say for now.
~Tim & TeJay, they did better than I expected! I underestimated them, I though they were getting 4th-9th.
~Misti & Jim, well, they showed the other teams how strong they were. They're the last ones on the 1st flight (JJ connection from TAR22), then they won the leg! I'm amazed that they won despite missing the sign-up board at first.

So like I said, I like all the teams for now. My least favorite is Keithney, but I still like them. :lol: Lisa & Michelle could've been my least favorite, but they're gone, so I don't have to see a possible CaroJen deja vu.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Belle Book on September 27, 2014, 09:02:25 AM
I enjoyed the first episode!  That said, I think the Roadblock and the fact that I got reminders of having watched the Race during the first season (the history aspect) really made the leg great!

I was a tad disappointed that an all-girl team was the first eliminated as I'm all about all-girl teams, but this team probably deserved it because of their actions at the sign-up sheet.

I think I like Amy & Maya the most but I also like Adam & Bethany.  The others I'm a bit more neutral on but I think I dislike Brooke & Robbie the most, although I don't really hate them -- yet.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: runningblind on September 27, 2014, 10:19:06 AM
"Hi mister phil" xD That should be a title qoute xD Cool to see Phil and the teams outside the pit-stop for once.

Love that moment! Phil commenting the action "live" ;)

Also: Misty & Jim surprised me in a positive way - seemed arrogant at first, I was shocked when he helped other teams at the roadblock
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Jobby on September 27, 2014, 12:40:12 PM
I do not like The Save. Gives a potentially strong team the potential to potentially save themselves from potential elimination, giving the possibility of potentially a predictable and potentially boring race and outcome, which can potentially ruin a season (aka TAR 20).

Too many potentials, therefore it's bad.

And Leg 9? Seriously.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: NMC on September 27, 2014, 12:48:13 PM
Although I enjoyed the episode, I couldn't help but feel it was one of the shortest 1st Legs we've seen in a long time.  Even a Detour placed after the RB, would have been something else to shake up positions. OR a task at Flushing Meadows.

I still can't get my head round Misti & Jim though?  I want to like them but Jim's soooooo intense it really reduces their likeability factor, but I was pleasantly surprised to see him helping other teams work out how to use the compass.
And regarding them winning the Save, I remember calling it from the moment I saw a photo in the Spoilers Thread of them and Kym & Ali I think it was, running from a plane.

Was very happy to see #MiamiRealtors eliminated.  They started a battle with Michael & Scott, which could've turned into an all out war had they survived, which could have been AMAZING. :'(  But out of the three last teams, they were my least favourite so I'm rather happy with the outcome.

Team Analysis:
LOVE - Michael & Scott.
LIKE - Amy & Maya, Kym & Alli, Dennis & Isabelle, Brooke & Robbie.
NEUTRAL - Tim & Te Jay, Keith & Whitney, Misti & Jim.
Dislike - Shelley & Nicci.

Also, EVERYTHING Jobby said!  ^^^^^
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: fossil-racer on September 27, 2014, 01:10:24 PM
Loved the start
Must be one of the most competitive seasons
I don't think the save will be used.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: georgiapeach on September 27, 2014, 01:46:49 PM
Oh wow Michael was there when the explosions happened

Not only was he there...he was a HERO. Google gives you more.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: georgiapeach on September 27, 2014, 02:03:08 PM
I have a question.
Could the girls have returned to the roadblock before checking in at the mat seeing they were last or once you leave the roadblock the penalty is already counted?

Once you SAY you are taking the penalty, the time clock starts.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Vitoko on September 27, 2014, 02:12:22 PM
I have a question.
Could the girls have returned to the roadblock before checking in at the mat seeing they were last or once you leave the roadblock the penalty is already counted?

Once you SAY you are taking the penalty, the time clock starts.

I'm sorry I think this could be missundertood... If a team says they are taking the penalty, the clock starts as soon as they get to the mat unless they arrive last and if that happens the 4 hour penalty is added to their start of the next leg...

The way I read your comment peach is as if the 4 hour penalty started when they left the beach to Fort Christian so let's say it took them 3 hours to get to the mat, there is only 1 hour left on the penalty clock so that would be added at the start of the next leg... so you might want to rephrase that :/
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: couchracer on September 27, 2014, 03:23:48 PM
I enjoyed the leg and all the placement changes. Dislike mass penalty taking-play it to the end if at all possible. Our channel or cable company kept blurring the blonde realtors swimwear, and we did not see the final race to the mat. Boo-hiss local CBS or Cable. I shall watch on CBS online. Better title,"the sun rises in the west and sets in the east, right".
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Bookworm on September 27, 2014, 03:26:54 PM
Cast Ranking:
Love: Amy & Maya (more airtime plz), Shelley & Nici
Like: Tim & Te Jay, Kim & Alli
Neutral: Adam & Bethany, Lisa & Michelle, Dennis & Isabelle, Misti & Jim
Dislike: Michael & Scott, Keith & Whitney, and Brooke & Robbie
Hate: No one yet  :)
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Zachary on September 27, 2014, 03:31:21 PM
Oh god I can't believe I am back!!! Since last season was such a bust I didn't even care what everyone had to say. But now they picked it up a notch!

--> PIT START IN TIME SQUARE!!!! I DID NOT SEE THAT COMING!!! AND IT'S OPEN FOR PUBLIC!!! Why didn't they do that for All-Stars!   Anyway, I LOVE IT! Best starting line ever!!!!

--> The leg was meh for the first half but the Roadblock saved it big time! Good challenge! Simple but tricky! I like it!

--> The editing was super rushed though! No footages of the Scientists and the realtors when they were climbing the hills, no footages of Keith and Whitney and the firefigthers being checked in by Phil at the pit-stop, but at the beginning they showed us quite a footage of the Surfers getting lost in JFK when it actually didn't affect much, I must say it's kinda weird!

--> What else? Oh 4 female-female teams, 5 couples, and only 2 male-male teams? They must have hated last season! Well, I am liking the Scientists so far. They seem fun. And the Wrestlers are quite entertaining. They probably want to appear cuthroat and evil but always ends up being behind and become the underdogs of the season lol. We'll find out I suppose.

--> Oh and the SAFE! Yeah I personally prefer the Express Pass still. Well, the Dentists seem like they are in really good shapes. They've also proven they were mentally strong by smoking everyone in that Roadblock. So what if they make it to leg 10 never arriving last on the pit-stop? Then we wouldn't have the opportunity to see the Safe being excersised and the other teams bitching about it like "Oh man! They could have been gone but now they were still here bla bla bla bada bada...". At least with an Express pass, team possesing it will use it, even if they are already ahead. Unless you are John and Jessica, lol! But see, we can still talk about it even if it's not being used.

-->Well this season looked promising. So far not much whining, no unnecessary drama, no stupid alliances or whatever. I guess we wait until it's leg 9 or a u-turn starts popping out or something.

To sum up, a very decent first leg! Hope it didn't go downhill though since they go to UK, AGAIN, for the next leg.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: couchracer on September 27, 2014, 03:42:56 PM
The "sweet" scientists are my early favs. Dentist surprised me, helping others with the compass.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Chateau d If on September 27, 2014, 04:08:39 PM
So I was sitting across from Phil last night as the Teams hit the beach.  I said "Hey, that's a live stand up!"   

Instantly, Phil looks up from his Tweeting and goes "yes! it is!"  I said "That's the first time!"   Phil:  "Yes that 's right!"   :hoot:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: georgiapeach on September 27, 2014, 06:10:23 PM
I have a question.
Could the girls have returned to the roadblock before checking in at the mat seeing they were last or once you leave the roadblock the penalty is already counted?

Once you SAY you are taking the penalty, the time clock starts.

I'm sorry I think this could be missundertood... If a team says they are taking the penalty, the clock starts as soon as they get to the mat unless they arrive last and if that happens the 4 hour penalty is added to their start of the next leg...

The way I read your comment peach is as if the 4 hour penalty started when they left the beach to Fort Christian so let's say it took them 3 hours to get to the mat, there is only 1 hour left on the penalty clock so that would be added at the start of the next leg... so you might want to rephrase that :/

I guess I am not sure about that. I did think the clock starts when they say they are taking it, not at the Mat. Not all RB's are before the PitStop, suppose the Detour follows? FT/BE did their penalty at the task, not the mat, IIRC. And where did the non meat eaters in Argentina serve theirs? Hmmm....
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Dånooky on September 27, 2014, 06:27:04 PM
I have a question.
Could the girls have returned to the roadblock before checking in at the mat seeing they were last or once you leave the roadblock the penalty is already counted?

Once you SAY you are taking the penalty, the time clock starts.

I'm sorry I think this could be missundertood... If a team says they are taking the penalty, the clock starts as soon as they get to the mat unless they arrive last and if that happens the 4 hour penalty is added to their start of the next leg...

The way I read your comment peach is as if the 4 hour penalty started when they left the beach to Fort Christian so let's say it took them 3 hours to get to the mat, there is only 1 hour left on the penalty clock so that would be added at the start of the next leg... so you might want to rephrase that :/

I guess I am not sure about that. I did think the clock starts when they say they are taking it, not at the Mat. Not all RB's are before the PitStop, suppose the Detour follows? FT/BE did their penalty at the task, not the mat, IIRC. And where did the non meat eaters in Argentina serve theirs? Hmmm....

I think the point is that the penalty cannot be undone since they have already received their next clue. As far as the location to serve the penalty, I think that teams are required to serve it at the task site if either there are more teams that have yet to arrive, or if there are further tasks after the Roadblock (as to prevent quitting in order to gamble for a large lead).
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: georgiapeach on September 27, 2014, 06:30:03 PM
So I was sitting across from Phil last night as the Teams hit the beach.  I said "Hey, that's a live stand up!"   

Instantly, Phil looks up from his Tweeting and goes "yes! it is!"  I said "That's the first time!"   Phil:  "Yes that 's right!"   :hoot:

That's awesome!! I need to REWATCH that bit!! :yess: Wonder why he was late? Not enough daylight time??
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: georgiapeach on September 27, 2014, 06:31:38 PM
I have a question.
Could the girls have returned to the roadblock before checking in at the mat seeing they were last or once you leave the roadblock the penalty is already counted?

Once you SAY you are taking the penalty, the time clock starts.

I'm sorry I think this could be missundertood... If a team says they are taking the penalty, the clock starts as soon as they get to the mat unless they arrive last and if that happens the 4 hour penalty is added to their start of the next leg...

The way I read your comment peach is as if the 4 hour penalty started when they left the beach to Fort Christian so let's say it took them 3 hours to get to the mat, there is only 1 hour left on the penalty clock so that would be added at the start of the next leg... so you might want to rephrase that :/

I guess I am not sure about that. I did think the clock starts when they say they are taking it, not at the Mat. Not all RB's are before the PitStop, suppose the Detour follows? FT/BE did their penalty at the task, not the mat, IIRC. And where did the non meat eaters in Argentina serve theirs? Hmmm....

I think the point is that the penalty cannot be undone since they have already received their next clue. As far as the location to serve the penalty, I think that teams are required to serve it at the task site if either there are more teams that have yet to arrive, or if there are further tasks after the Roadblock (as to prevent quitting in order to gamble for a large lead).

And when these teams took it, they were not aware that there were no further tasks until they got their clue, right? Or not?
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Vitoko on September 27, 2014, 06:36:41 PM
I have a question.
Could the girls have returned to the roadblock before checking in at the mat seeing they were last or once you leave the roadblock the penalty is already counted?

Once you SAY you are taking the penalty, the time clock starts.

I'm sorry I think this could be missundertood... If a team says they are taking the penalty, the clock starts as soon as they get to the mat unless they arrive last and if that happens the 4 hour penalty is added to their start of the next leg...

The way I read your comment peach is as if the 4 hour penalty started when they left the beach to Fort Christian so let's say it took them 3 hours to get to the mat, there is only 1 hour left on the penalty clock so that would be added at the start of the next leg... so you might want to rephrase that :/

I guess I am not sure about that. I did think the clock starts when they say they are taking it, not at the Mat. Not all RB's are before the PitStop, suppose the Detour follows? FT/BE did their penalty at the task, not the mat, IIRC. And where did the non meat eaters in Argentina serve theirs? Hmmm....

It might be different from season to season... I'm sure we've seen different situations play out... Might have to do with the logistics of the race... if Phil and production can't wait for hours they probably let them continue until the next leg...

Or maybe I'm thinking of some other kind of penalty... might have to do some research.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Dånooky on September 27, 2014, 06:38:45 PM
I have a question.
Could the girls have returned to the roadblock before checking in at the mat seeing they were last or once you leave the roadblock the penalty is already counted?

Once you SAY you are taking the penalty, the time clock starts.

I'm sorry I think this could be missundertood... If a team says they are taking the penalty, the clock starts as soon as they get to the mat unless they arrive last and if that happens the 4 hour penalty is added to their start of the next leg...

The way I read your comment peach is as if the 4 hour penalty started when they left the beach to Fort Christian so let's say it took them 3 hours to get to the mat, there is only 1 hour left on the penalty clock so that would be added at the start of the next leg... so you might want to rephrase that :/

I guess I am not sure about that. I did think the clock starts when they say they are taking it, not at the Mat. Not all RB's are before the PitStop, suppose the Detour follows? FT/BE did their penalty at the task, not the mat, IIRC. And where did the non meat eaters in Argentina serve theirs? Hmmm....

I think the point is that the penalty cannot be undone since they have already received their next clue. As far as the location to serve the penalty, I think that teams are required to serve it at the task site if either there are more teams that have yet to arrive, or if there are further tasks after the Roadblock (as to prevent quitting in order to gamble for a large lead).

And when these teams took it, they were not aware that there were no further tasks until they got their clue, right? Or not?

It was pretty obvious from what other teams were saying after finding the chests. Referring to Hayden & Aaron back in TAR6, from a logistics POV it's just better not to wait out a time penalty by the last team(s) since it wouldn't provide any worthwhile drama.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: runningblind on September 27, 2014, 06:44:19 PM
So I was sitting across from Phil last night as the Teams hit the beach.  I said "Hey, that's a live stand up!"   

Instantly, Phil looks up from his Tweeting and goes "yes! it is!"  I said "That's the first time!"   Phil:  "Yes that 's right!"   :hoot:

Do I READ that right? You were watching the episode with REAL PHIL around???
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: georgiapeach on September 27, 2014, 06:52:20 PM
So I was sitting across from Phil last night as the Teams hit the beach.  I said "Hey, that's a live stand up!"   

Instantly, Phil looks up from his Tweeting and goes "yes! it is!"  I said "That's the first time!"   Phil:  "Yes that 's right!"   :hoot:

Do I READ that right? You were watching the episode with REAL PHIL around???


He was in with the IN crowd! Phil AND BVM AND Elise!!  :funny:
 
But I did invite y'all too!! Sorry you couldn't go.....

Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: TheWorldIsWaiting24 on September 27, 2014, 07:30:30 PM
I have a question.
Could the girls have returned to the roadblock before checking in at the mat seeing they were last or once you leave the roadblock the penalty is already counted?

Once you SAY you are taking the penalty, the time clock starts.

I'm sorry I think this could be missundertood... If a team says they are taking the penalty, the clock starts as soon as they get to the mat unless they arrive last and if that happens the 4 hour penalty is added to their start of the next leg...

The way I read your comment peach is as if the 4 hour penalty started when they left the beach to Fort Christian so let's say it took them 3 hours to get to the mat, there is only 1 hour left on the penalty clock so that would be added at the start of the next leg... so you might want to rephrase that :/

I guess I am not sure about that. I did think the clock starts when they say they are taking it, not at the Mat. Not all RB's are before the PitStop, suppose the Detour follows? FT/BE did their penalty at the task, not the mat, IIRC. And where did the non meat eaters in Argentina serve theirs? Hmmm....

I think the point is that the penalty cannot be undone since they have already received their next clue. As far as the location to serve the penalty, I think that teams are required to serve it at the task site if either there are more teams that have yet to arrive, or if there are further tasks after the Roadblock (as to prevent quitting in order to gamble for a large lead).

And when these teams took it, they were not aware that there were no further tasks until they got their clue, right? Or not?

It was pretty obvious from what other teams were saying after finding the chests. Referring to Hayden & Aaron back in TAR6, from a logistics POV it's just better not to wait out a time penalty by the last team(s) since it wouldn't provide any worthwhile drama.

Wouldn't it have to be start as soon as they say it? Like it was said, sometimes that's not the last task, like in TAR15 when the Globes took the penalty, it started right after Big Easy said he was taking it.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Platrium on September 28, 2014, 12:51:27 AM
I have a question.
Could the girls have returned to the roadblock before checking in at the mat seeing they were last or once you leave the roadblock the penalty is already counted?

Once you SAY you are taking the penalty, the time clock starts.

I'm sorry I think this could be missundertood... If a team says they are taking the penalty, the clock starts as soon as they get to the mat unless they arrive last and if that happens the 4 hour penalty is added to their start of the next leg...

The way I read your comment peach is as if the 4 hour penalty started when they left the beach to Fort Christian so let's say it took them 3 hours to get to the mat, there is only 1 hour left on the penalty clock so that would be added at the start of the next leg... so you might want to rephrase that :/

I guess I am not sure about that. I did think the clock starts when they say they are taking it, not at the Mat. Not all RB's are before the PitStop, suppose the Detour follows? FT/BE did their penalty at the task, not the mat, IIRC. And where did the non meat eaters in Argentina serve theirs? Hmmm....

I think the point is that the penalty cannot be undone since they have already received their next clue. As far as the location to serve the penalty, I think that teams are required to serve it at the task site if either there are more teams that have yet to arrive, or if there are further tasks after the Roadblock (as to prevent quitting in order to gamble for a large lead).

And when these teams took it, they were not aware that there were no further tasks until they got their clue, right? Or not?

It was pretty obvious from what other teams were saying after finding the chests. Referring to Hayden & Aaron back in TAR6, from a logistics POV it's just better not to wait out a time penalty by the last team(s) since it wouldn't provide any worthwhile drama.

Wouldn't it have to be start as soon as they say it? Like it was said, sometimes that's not the last task, like in TAR15 when the Globes took the penalty, it started right after Big Easy said he was taking it.

I think they have to wait out the penalty on the site unless it is a task before the pit stop. Maybe.
Simplest way to say it I think is they have to follow the camera crew's orders.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: georgiapeach on September 28, 2014, 03:33:44 AM
Okay...getting Off Topic...will move this to TAR Questions thread.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: kiki on September 28, 2014, 04:49:05 AM
I just have to say that Tim and TJ were an unexpected surprise. It was one great quote after another. I hope they continue like this.
Also surprised with Jim helping the other teams figuring the compass, he appears like a total jerk and very arrogant but he does something like this, maybe this team will not be as awful as I first thought!

P.S. Love the sparkle in the teeth every time they smiled! LOL.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: eragon on September 28, 2014, 06:18:55 AM
It was a good premiere for TAR's Silver Anniversary. The Roadblock practically saves the whole episode because that was like the only task of the leg (The jumping off of the cliff task was negligible).
But thanks to the drama, it made the episode more entertaining.

Too bad, the #MiamiRealtors were eliminated first. They have the potential of doing good and having more dumb blonde moments! :lol: I wished it was the firefighters who got the boot first!

Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: redskevin88 on September 28, 2014, 06:49:13 AM
Oh wow Michael was there when the explosions happened

http://boston.cbslocal.com/video/8790251-off-duty-firefighter-helped-rescue-marathon-attack-victims/ (http://boston.cbslocal.com/video/8790251-off-duty-firefighter-helped-rescue-marathon-attack-victims/)

OT: Funny I can watch CBS local news but not catch Amazing Race... (removed)
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Chateau d If on September 28, 2014, 09:18:59 AM
So I was sitting across from Phil last night as the Teams hit the beach.  I said "Hey, that's a live stand up!"   

Instantly, Phil looks up from his Tweeting and goes "yes! it is!"  I said "That's the first time!"   Phil:  "Yes that 's right!"   :hoot:

Do I READ that right? You were watching the episode with REAL PHIL around???

Front left:   Phil's Twitter (https://twitter.com/PhilKeoghan/status/515658051043344384/photo/1)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Byf8Q6kCQAAWgcz.jpg)
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: runningblind on September 28, 2014, 03:55:49 PM
So I was sitting across from Phil last night as the Teams hit the beach.  I said "Hey, that's a live stand up!"   

Instantly, Phil looks up from his Tweeting and goes "yes! it is!"  I said "That's the first time!"   Phil:  "Yes that 's right!"   :hoot:

Do I READ that right? You were watching the episode with REAL PHIL around???

Front left:   Phil's Twitter (https://twitter.com/PhilKeoghan/status/515658051043344384/photo/1)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Byf8Q6kCQAAWgcz.jpg)

I guess that is the perfect way to see the race ;)
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: batman06 on September 28, 2014, 10:57:27 PM
I really enjoyed this premiere and I think this is gonna be a great season the starting line was fantastic I like how they allowed the race fans to gather there together to watch the teams take off that was cool , they did a really good job with the variety of cast this year.   I really do like Adam and Bethany and Amy/Maya ( but I want them to get more screen time they hardly showed them)  Cannot wait for the next episode especially since I was literally in London last month.  Im not sure if I like the save though I think the express pass was better
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Jobby on October 04, 2014, 12:13:32 PM
Just watched the first episode, and gosh, such a great combination of teams. To all those whiners who always complain that TAR lacks casting of real people such as old teams and old married couples... This season seemed to be looking at a combination of really strong teams and not unexpected underdogs who just trail past each leg and getting eliminated mid or early season.

Tbh, the mother and daughter is a really normal team, aren't they?

I loved the Roadblock, although it is like a Switchback to TAR 22 first leg's Roadblock. I am also happy with the team who was eliminated, sorry girls, karma bites.

What I didn't like though is that the majority of the leg seems to be determined by your luck with cabs.

And oh, the Save is just... I think I like it if a random team such as maybe the mother and daughter getting it would be cool. It's like every leg they might actually be underdogs and using it any moment. But when given to a team like the dentists, it brings the fun away because why would you want to give a strong team another advantage that will ensure them to become even stronger and cruising their way till the end? Lol

OK, not bad for a first episode especially with the sea planes, cab drama and PHIL WALKING ON THE BEACH INTRODUCING AS TEAMS RUSHING BY <333
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: daeys on October 05, 2014, 06:18:36 PM
To all those whiners who always complain that TAR lacks casting of real people

AFAIK, this season has three "not normal people" teams:
* one team whose one member had a movie made about their life
* the wrestlers
* the former Survivor participants

Can I still "whine" about the lack of Hispanics?  :)
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: stekay on October 05, 2014, 06:28:57 PM
We are all real people. There is no such thing as normal. This cast is amazing so idg why casuals are having an uproar
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Bookworm on October 05, 2014, 06:29:45 PM
We are all real people. There is no such thing as normal. This cast is amazing so idg why casuals are having an uproar
this is true. I love this season's cast, they're all great
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: RaceUntilWeDie on October 05, 2014, 08:37:40 PM
To all those whiners who always complain that TAR lacks casting of real people

AFAIK, this season has three "not normal people" teams:
* one team whose one member had a movie made about their life
* the wrestlers
* the former Survivor participants

Can I still "whine" about the lack of Hispanics?  :)

Wow, I never really thought about that. Where are the Hispanics? :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Jobby on October 06, 2014, 05:52:13 AM
Adam and Bethany will be our inspirational team this season. Such fun to watch and LOL at the girls asking Adam to go topless. :colors :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 1 SHOW updates and commentary **please read the rules**
Post by: Hysha on October 07, 2014, 05:54:13 AM
Can I still "whine" about the lack of Hispanics?  :)