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Title: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on September 26, 2009, 10:07:42 PM
10/11 Amazing Race 15 - Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come (Cambodia)
Phnom Penh, Cambodia 7/24 -25? Tweets:
girlclumsy: Have been drinking in the Foreign Correspondents Club in Phnom Penh. And the host of "The Amazing Race"was there as well!10:07 AM Jul 24th girlclumsy: I would've asked for his autograph but I don't know his name - my theory is "The Amazing Race" will be in Angkor Wat this season!10:08 AM Jul 24th
girlclumsy: Amazing Race fans - today they were spotting running about the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. I think we're going to catch them at Angkor. 6:47 AM Jul 25th
jeni_mama: (http://twitter.com/jeni_mama) was at the park where they also have temple in phnom penh, cambodia yesterday and saw amazing race: asia being filmed * managed to get photos of three teams from amazing race: asia. was only few steps away from ém!10:40 PM Jul 25th
jeni_mama shares her story and photos here (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,18840.msg439723.html#msg439723)! This was taken on July 25, around 3pm to 3:30pm.
So, after running the errands on that day, we decided to go to wat phnom. As we parked and we were about to enter the front entrance, but we were told to go to next entrance to the park because they were filming something. That was when I first took picture of that cameramen waiting for teams to arrive. At first, I thought that maybe they were filming one of Cambodian movies because the Cambodian cops said they didn't know what it was for but all they knew was that they had to block it off from public, and there were limited areas where we could go.Then my mom told me that she thinks that it is for Amazing Race (she follows Amazing Race as well). So we went to the next entrance which was not even a minute walk away from the front entrance, to find the monkeys. But it was odd, because we couldn't find a single monkey there, and my relatives said they were surprised because they always see monkeys there every day (they live in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and I'm Cambodian-American myself as well), so we suspected that the city probably moved those monkeys for the filming. All of the sudden, someone tapped on my shoulder and told me to look at two Caucasian men wearing red, with black backpacks and that was when I realized that they were filming Amazing Race show. The cameramen that rode with them in Cambodia's "taxi" stayed to pay the taxi driver while the team ran off, since the other cameramen were already there waiting to film them. After paying taxi driver, those cameramen went to catch up with their team. I ran to take pictures of them but they were already on the stairs to the temple. So I waited nearby where I was allowed (I couldn't get any closer because they don't want people to interfere with the competition, which is understandable). I think maybe about 10-15 minutes later, I saw another taxi passed the front entrance, and they stopped at the same entrance where I entered, and I think they realized that they stopped at the wrong entrance, because they did not enter that entrance, and instead, they ran to the front entrance and entered there. I had to zoom in and take pictures of the 2nd team I saw when they stopped at wrong entrance. They were black men wearing blue jerseys with "Harlem" on the back. As soon as they entered the front entrance, they put on some type of masks (I think it was African masks but I'm not too sure), and started running. Their cameramen later caught up with them. I waited a little longer while for another team. I saw the 3rd team stopped at front entrance. One was Caucasian man, and one black woman. Both were wearing yellow. I took a quite several photos of them, and their cameramen as well. I stayed and waited for another team to arrive but then I couldn't stay any longer because I already had the day planned out. That was my The Amazing Race encounter.
Saturday, July 25, 2009 i'm sorry to tell you but you're the last team to arrive THE AMAZING RACE!!! I love the show! Despite the reality tv tag, it beats a hell of a lot of tv programming on the air right now. I've always wanted to be a part of the show. And today, I possibly could be! No, I did not get on as a contestant. That would be great if I did but alas, not the case. What happened was, I potentially can be seen in the background. LOL. I know, nothing much to shout about but it is my fave reality competition.
They were filming in the market I was shopping at and one pair's camera guy actually stopped and took a 5 second shot of me, winked and ran off after the couple he was attached to. I was filmed by a crew of "The Amazing Race"!! Also, I passed by multiple pairs and their camera and sound guy so hopefully I will appear in one or another shot. Yea. My claim to fame will be a background, blink-and-you'll-miss-it part in "The Amazing Race"!
All in all, I bumped into 5 pairs. The first was a male-male partnership, second was a couple who looked really miserable, third was another couple wearing matching dark blue tees and the guy was wearing a bandanna - rambo-style (this is when I got filmed), fourth was another male-male pair I think - one of em had a combo of neon green with some pink hair and lastly was a girl-girl pair - an asian chick with a white girl. The only definite film capture that I know of is when I bumped into the third pair. And that's even if he wasn't just pointing the cam in my face and pretending to take a shot
If it was my 5 seconds of fame shot then of course, it's all dependant on the editing guys so crossing my fingers that I don't end up on the cutting room floor. I hope to see myself on "The Amazing Race". I wish I could meet Phil though. Have a run towards the mat and do the whole jump and get checked in routine. That would be super great if that happened! I'm so dorky but what else can I say.
**It was on a Saturday, July 25. You guessed right, I was at the Russian Market in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It was in the afternoon at about 2:30 p.m. I didn't manage to get any photos because it was a complete and total suprise and I wasn't carrying my camera or my phone with me. If you do send me the pictures, I can possibly identify the pairings I saw. I am interested to know more about the "miserable"-looking couple I saw. To be fair, the market is hot, confusing and full of people and I can understand if they felt overwhelmed by everything. A number of pairs went around and around the market quite a few times. The first one out of the market was the first male-male pair I saw.
*** Also, about the Independance Monument being the next point after Russian Market, there's no way any team in their right mind would walk all the way there from Russian Market. It's too far, you'd waste a lot of time. And I saw some team, I can't recall which, take the tuk-tuk (motorcycles attached with a carriage-like cab) after coming out of the market.
*** reply after viewing the team photos:
Hi again!
Ok, had a look at the teams and well, they are pretty cleaned up in the pictures () but the one's I can definitely identify are: Cannan Smith and Mika Combs (Rambo guy) Maria Ho and Tiffany Michelle Gary and Matt Tomljenovich Meghan Rickey and Cheyne Whitney (miserable couple) The ones I'm iffy about are the male-male pair. I'm pretty sure one of the guys wasn't that tall. I'm 5'4" and he didn't look that much taller than me when he passed by. Either that or I actually saw a girl and thought it was a guy for some reason.
I'm not sure if they were there for a detour or a road block as the market is big and the teams I saw did have to go round and round a number of times. It might have been they had to find a stall and get their next clue from there. It could be the shop was selling either motorcycle parts or household items or from the wet market as I had canvassed (albeit not diligently) the other half of the market and found no red and yellow flag in the handicraft, fabric and clothing section. This is also because I saw most of the pairs going through the half of the market I was in looking dejected and irritated and then gravitate towards the spare parts, household items and wet market area. There are a few goldsmiths on that side as well. There's also a well hidden, I wanna say apothecary type place, but I don't particularly know what goes on behind those doors so can't say for sure if that could be a possible TAR thing. I can say with some degree of certainty that it wasn't an eating challenge because at the point I saw the father-son pair and poker girls, I was sitting in the food arcade area (and I use the term loosely) and was having drinks when they went through. Didn't seem to see any flags there either.
The first team I saw was the male-male pair (which I'm suspect now since I can''t recall them from any of the pics) and they were also the first team to leave. The second team I saw leave was the blue t-shirt team and the last pair in the market as I left was the asian girl-caucasian girl pair. I can't tell if the other pairs I had seen had left at that point but the girls were the straggling TAR team. They were at most one hour behind the first pair. But I'm guessing from the pics on the forum the poker girls managed to get on to the next leg.
Blog: So, I will continue to stand in awe of Him and follow Him where He leads.
Lastly, we went to Wat Phnom which, to be honest the meaning got lost in the excitement of seeing one of the last legs of the Amazing Race!! A section was blocked off and our Cambodian friend who was showing us around the city asked what was going on. Through some investigation we found out that the contestants from the Amazing Race were to meet the host at the top of the mountain of Wat Phnom. We went up and got a look at the host and the first team that arrived. On our way out we saw the next 2 teams arrive and were able to get some pictures and video. Of all the days and places, eh? It was crazy and random! (http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b105/rawalsh/TAR15/th_rff-0123-1.jpg) (http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b105/rawalsh/TAR15/rff-0123-1.jpg)
Blog: (http://mattcambodia.blogspot.com/2009/07/day-1-in-phnom-penh-72509.html) We spent much the of the afternoon walking around the city. We visited the King's Royal Palace which was spectacular. While waiting in line to enter, a bunch of Americans and video cameras ran through the crowd towards the palace. While everyone was baffled, I had to explain that they were filming an episode of the American tv program the Amazing Race. While Susan and I were getting tickets, one of the teams cut us to request their money back (they were apparently at the wrong place).
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 26, 2009, 10:15:37 PM
SEAN PENN??!! ??? :duno: ???
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on September 26, 2009, 10:23:25 PM
Phnom Penh = Sean Penn, I get it peach. Zev? haha
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Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: georgiapeach on September 26, 2009, 10:27:21 PM
Heee...take my post box too if you need it. I would never have gotten that one, I am such an idjit! :funny: Somebody has a wicked sense of humor, can't wait to see who!! My early guess is Sam or Dan though.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: ImANewUser on September 26, 2009, 11:39:21 PM
:lol:s at the topic. Is there anything for this leg I can help with yet? :funny:
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Lucybell on September 30, 2009, 09:07:56 AM
So I wonder who the first team to arrive was? They said they got pictures of a couple teams on their way down, which I would assume was the trotters and who? :duno: They were so descriptive in the previous blogs but vague in the last one. :(
PS love the Sean Penn! :lol:
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 01, 2009, 08:20:58 PM
I'm thinking that this is Justin, I know we were speculating whether this was the red team or not. Just going by the large white stripe on Justins shorts (screenshot from EP3)..
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Chateau d If on October 01, 2009, 11:46:02 PM
Wow! Nice observation :jam:
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 02, 2009, 12:30:10 PM
Amazing Race 15 Episode: "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come (Cambodia)" Episode Synopsis: The race continues in Cambodia, where one team lose their passports. Original Air Date: Oct 11, 2009
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: georgiapeach on October 02, 2009, 05:33:57 PM
Amazing Race 15 Episode: "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come (Cambodia)" Episode Synopsis: The race continues in Cambodia, where one team lose their passports. Original Air Date: Oct 11, 2009
OH NOOOO! Not again!! :groan:
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: ImANewUser on October 02, 2009, 09:53:18 PM
Amazing Race 15 Episode: "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come (Cambodia)" Episode Synopsis: The race continues in Cambodia, where one team lose their passports. Original Air Date: Oct 11, 2009
OH NOOOO! Not again!! :groan:
Is this what the Switchback is? A team loses their passports at another Roadblock? :funny: (Toni/Dallas at the Moscow RB, Kisha/Jen at the Bangkok RB)
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: jerseydude on October 02, 2009, 10:34:56 PM
Amazing Race 15 Episode: "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come (Cambodia)" Episode Synopsis: The race continues in Cambodia, where one team lose their passports. Original Air Date: Oct 11, 2009
OH NOOOO! Not again!! :groan:
Is this what the Switchback is? A team loses their passports at another Roadblock? :funny: (Toni/Dallas at the Moscow RB, Kisha/Jen at the Bangkok RB)
I don't think Kisha/Jen lost their passports. It more of a left them behind but Amanda and Kris did lose theirs at the D in Romania.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Hooky on October 02, 2009, 11:01:43 PM
I think the passport-losing thing is going to come up every season from now on just to try and make us think that will happen again. It won't. Whoever loses their passports will find them again. They're just trying to make us watch it. :lol:
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: autowil on October 04, 2009, 08:05:17 PM
Did they show the trailer for next eppy, who lost it?? Hope is Lance and Keri!! :funny: :funny: :funny:
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on October 04, 2009, 08:07:21 PM
No, they did not. But teams should know better.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 04, 2009, 08:14:59 PM
We don't know who lost it ,, they did not focus on 1 team
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 04, 2009, 08:52:01 PM
Well at least we know where the teams went this leg, thanks the eyewitnesses for the sightings :jam:
When ready .. YT is slow as usual
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Slowhatch on October 04, 2009, 10:17:51 PM
You can see circus performers in the background. This site (http://amritaperformingarts.org/default.htm) states that both circus and traditional stuff are handled through the Royal University of Fine Arts, but that they're having trouble finding housing.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: jerseydude on October 05, 2009, 03:41:21 AM
Wat Botum: (http://i37.[banned image hosting site].com/1zywyl5.jpg)
Now since the windows behind Nate and Herb are dark at the Airport, we can assume that they arrive here in the morning which makes Wat Botum South West of the location.
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Post by: Zack. on October 05, 2009, 08:11:23 AM
It looks like Ericka, Dan (still having trouble distinguishing those two), and Canaan are roadblockers also.
And it's redundant, especially with the picture of FTBE found earlier, but the leg looks like: Fly to Sean Penn :lol:; Detour, RB, Pit Stop. Maybe an extra task thrown in, but I doubt it; even if it were, passport drama might take center stage.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Ruth on October 05, 2009, 12:23:34 PM
Not again, losing passports? I have a feeling Lance and Keri lose theirs. Or maybe Mika and Canaan. But now, I'm guessing the former.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 05, 2009, 12:39:34 PM
Zen & Justins confessional looks like its outside? if so why so dark? Sunsets at 6:30 or so.. according to jenimama's sighting it was 3pm ish
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This was taken on July 25, around 3pm to 3:30pm.
So, after running the errands on that day, we decided to go to wat phnom. All of the sudden, someone tapped on my shoulder and told me to look at two Caucasian men wearing red, with black backpacks and that was when I realized that they were filming Amazing Race show
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 05, 2009, 12:44:40 PM
Clues:
*While searching for royalty in Cambodia, teams confuse a first lady for a queen **a mimicking monkey stops one team dead in their tracks ***Teams scramble to spot royalty in the jam-packed streets of Cambodia ****..and one Team monkeys around and breaks the Race's cardinal rule by losing their passport
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 05, 2009, 01:58:22 PM
There's been a bit of talk on here as to where in Cambodia the pit stop is. I stumbled across filming of the race while in Phnom Penh, and hung out at the pit stop for 3 hours, watching all of the action. The pit stop is at Wat Phnom, which is the founding place of Phnom Penh. Sorry, no pictures to back this up, as it was a 'locked site'. We were told to put our equipment away or it'd be confiscated.
Glad I could help!! :) Not exactly sure on the order, but I'm pretty sure the globetrotters were one of the first few to check in as they were one of the first to leave the pit stop in the vans. When I arrived at Wat Phnom it was July 25th at approximately 2:00pm. Most teams managed to check in, but we did see one team racing to the top. Got it on video but it's not clear as to which team it was. I've got some other video of teams that have already checked in.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Chateau d If on October 05, 2009, 02:28:02 PM
Probably, not a surprise: Ho Chi Minh City airport
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: apskip on October 05, 2009, 02:42:01 PM
I am transferring some information about the most logical flight from HoChiMinh City to Phnom Penh: VN670 0730 0820 SGN PNH.
Teams began leg 3 between 545am and 629am on the boat, then had a 2 hour taxi ride to HCMC, then the water puppets, then transportation to the post office, then transportation to their DETOUR of choice, the DETOUR itself, then transportation to ROADBLOCK, the ROADBLOCK itself and transportation to the pit stop. They should reach the pit stop between 10am and noon. Add 12 hours for a standard pit stop and you have teams getting to the HoChiMinh City airport around midnight. They will have a long wait until the first flight at 0730, typical of Amazing Race legs when bunching is paramount.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Chateau d If on October 05, 2009, 03:35:29 PM
Apskip, I can't find that VN 670 flight in the database. Is it real? :duno:
Here is the flight that I think they took:
VN 817 leaving HCMC at 12:25 pm and arriving in Phnom Penh at 1:15 pm.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: :jerry: on October 05, 2009, 06:09:23 PM
1.Isn't the guy in the white shirt in the back the person who asked Tiffany if they were poka players in Tokyo? Or is he a Amazing Race detective too, but can acually afford to follow them around?
2.Lance and Keri are going to get on a late flight for one of these three reasons: 1.Late release time at pitstart 2.Thier frustrated to cause them unable to negociate nicely with the counter lady(look at their glare) 3.A switch up causes teams to catch up and Keri and Lance fell behind again(Reason for num2)(And the reason why Zev is in the picture)
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Chateau d If on October 05, 2009, 06:20:13 PM
No hat, different shirt ? :duno:
Wow, that glare should be reserved for "you ate my passport"
I have some info here thanks ForzaRenati in response to primefun's first Tallinn video
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I did exactly spot this team at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport for two weeks ago while I was waiting for my flight to Japan
I asked the date and team ..
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Re: The Amazing Race Re: The Amazing Race I saw them on July 25th evening at the airport. I do not remember the team, but there was a lady and a man. It looked like they were trying to find tickets to the next destination, they did even borrow a computer from a check-in disk for International flights.
After pointing him the the contestant topic ForzaRenati replies : Re: The Amazing Race Keri Morrione & Lance Layne I think
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 05, 2009, 06:48:12 PM
Looking back at my notes and this lead comes from Neobie, what do you all think?
Raffles Hotel Le Royal http://www.flickr.com/photos/kenfukuo/79263381/
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: georgiapeach on October 05, 2009, 07:07:17 PM
I would call it 100%!! You even have the black grill fencing behinfd them. Great job!! :jam:
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 05, 2009, 07:24:39 PM
Trying to bring some of the Cambodia posts over ..
;D Green mask may be of a monkey character (similar to one at the Sovanna Phum Theatre & Art Center (http://www.asiarooms.com/travel-guide/cambodia/phnom-penh/entertainment-in-phnom-penh/music-clubs-and-theaters-in-phnom-penh/sovanna-phum-theatre-&-art-gallery-in-phnom-penh.html))
And yet we have teams running through Bangkok at 5pm, suggesting: PG 934 to Bangkok, 1530-1640; TG 517 to Dubai, 1800-2130 (thanks Peach and folks on the Flights thread!)
There are 0940, 1005 and 1140 flights between Phnom Penh and Bangkok. I don't think teams will finish in Phnom Penh after 11pm to miss that third flight and risk a tighter connection, so I believe TPTB extended the Pit Stop?
A little more evidence: Phil needs to leave on the 8pm Phnom Penh-Bangkok flight on the 25th, or he'd be stuck in Phnom Penh together with the teams. All check-in's have to be done before that. A 12h Pit Stop with all check-in's before 8pm means teams would be taking the 9.40am flight to Bangkok the next morning, not the 3.30pm.
New modus operandi is to extend almost all Pit Stops as necessary to give Phil breathing room. The later departure times here, though, could have been to force teams onto different flights (see Flights thread) for different morning start times in Dubai, preventing an all-out bunching. By extending the Pit Stop, they could be preventing the "big equalizer" Chateau mentions.
First bus from HCMC gets in at about 2pm. Direct flights 1225-1315 and 1415-1455. Any of these could fit, eh?
Looking back at my notes and this lead comes from Neobie, what do you all think?
Raffles Hotel Le Royal http://www.flickr.com/photos/kenfukuo/79263381/
:lol: boy, you're quick, puddin. I was lookin' at those same pix earlier today. Given there are only 2 five-star hotels in town (and we all know how WRP loves to travel in style) and nothing seems to match the InterContinental Hotel, I'd say it's a safe bet. :tup: ...hmmm that urn looks vaguely familiar :funny: I'm not all that pleased with that Wat, however. :groan:
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 05, 2009, 10:49:06 PM
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Chateau d If on October 05, 2009, 11:28:44 PM
Thanks Puddin. I know its blurry. I hope something solid turns up.
I used a couple screens:
1) has to be within walking distance to Pit Stop (preferably north of the Pit Stop) 2) building's orientation has to throw shadows the right way for 2 pm to 4 pm
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 05, 2009, 11:29:47 PM
Thanks Puddin. I know its blurry. I hope something solid turns up.
I used a couple screens:
1) has to be within walking distance to Pit Stop (preferably north of the Pit Stop) 2) building's orientation has to throw shadows the right way for 2 pm to 4 pm
I'm having fun looking Chateau, thanks for the lead :jumpy:
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 05, 2009, 11:44:57 PM
:lol: boy, you're quick, puddin. I was lookin' at those same pix earlier today. Given there are only 2 five-star hotels in town (and we all know how WRP loves to travel in style) and nothing seems to match the InterContinental Hotel, I'd say it's a safe bet. :tup: ...hmmm that urn looks vaguely familiar :funny: I'm not all that pleased with that Wat, however. :groan:
It was Neobies lead from way back when but ... I'll let him tell if he wants :tup:
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 06, 2009, 12:58:53 AM
Another view but no stupa :pull
From Boeng Kak lake (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marxx/3776843823/sizes/l/)
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: JohnYiu on October 06, 2009, 07:36:51 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLYon4YWLF8 Zev & Justin loses their passports
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Post by: georgiapeach on October 06, 2009, 07:43:24 AM
Oh WOW!! Trust CBS to go spoiling the big question of the episode!! :pull
Thank you so much, JohnYiu!! And :welcome2: to RFF!!
Embedding the video:
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Post by: Jobby on October 06, 2009, 08:10:58 AM
I believe Zev and Justin could very well be eliminated because of this.
AIN'T it true?
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: georgiapeach on October 06, 2009, 08:31:36 AM
I think that scene is actually IN the Foreign Correspondents Club!! So Phil may have been there for a REASON!!
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girlclumsy: Have been drinking in the Foreign Correspondents Club in Phnom Penh. And the host of "The Amazing Race"was there as well!10:07 AM Jul 24th
Back with pics shortly....
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: realshowfan on October 06, 2009, 08:37:25 AM
I saw that on Youtube early on as well. Scared to see what'll happen to them. :'(
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Post by: Slowhatch on October 06, 2009, 09:12:41 AM
Well, the promo cap does match FCC Phnom Penh (photo source (http://www.flickr.com/photos/purpleturtle/955028801/)). If we can get a good shot of the paper, we can find the task (I think it's like Mumbai or La Paz).
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: georgiapeach on October 06, 2009, 09:19:18 AM
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: realshowfan on October 06, 2009, 09:19:42 AM
Btw, I have this vibe that TAR15 has taken the TV approach. For TAR14, it is sports/Olympics (hence Michael Phelps, Nadia Comanecelli (sorry for spelling)). TAR15 has featured the LA River, a legendary Hollywood setting, they have a Japanese Game Show (which is def related to TV) in Japan. And the promos for Cambodia has a 'spy' feeling to it (especially on the Fedora part :lol: ). And (less likely related but could be related) also the episode title quotes for episode 3 and 4 - Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come (according to wiki, Sean Penn is an actor/director), and I'm Like Ricky Bobby (according to wiki, Ricky Bobby is a character in a comedy film).
Just pointing this out. ;D
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: georgiapeach on October 06, 2009, 09:27:02 AM
I think it is a match too.... these are from the QT panoramio, and are of the interior of the FCC (Foreign Correspondents Club).
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Slowhatch on October 06, 2009, 09:43:03 AM
And the uniform looks like a match for the Raffles Le Royal seen at the beginning of the promo ( photo source (http://www.explorerpod.com/luxury-in-cambodia-it-starts-with-raffles-174/)).
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: scruffs on October 06, 2009, 09:55:24 AM
poor Zev and Justine! gosh! :ascared
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: georgiapeach on October 06, 2009, 10:02:10 AM
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 06, 2009, 12:25:10 PM
Thanks guys! Looks like we already figured (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,19007.msg481484.html#msg481484) out that Zev and Justin are next but wow they gave it away ???
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Caelestor on October 06, 2009, 12:36:13 PM
Sigh, Lance and Keri will be staying with us till Dubai :groan:. Poor Zev and Justin, I liked their eccentric style :'(.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 06, 2009, 12:58:57 PM
Same lady as CBS/TAR is using for their "Been there done that" promotion?
Title: Re: I know who lost their passports..... (SPOILER)
Post by: puddin on October 06, 2009, 02:12:33 PM
It's okay GujuNilesh, I'm going to merge your post where we are already discussing this. Not a problem, thank you for posting.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: apskip on October 06, 2009, 02:32:25 PM
It looks like the camera/sound crew must know where the Zev/Justin passports got lost. Otherwise, how would Phil know that they do not have them.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: TARAsia Fan on October 06, 2009, 03:01:35 PM
Nice of CBS to spoil us. Wow. Well, it may not be true, but based on TAR Detectives info, this is rather interesting.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Belle Book on October 06, 2009, 04:05:35 PM
So Zev & Justin lose their passports. I guess this means that they're out of the Race. A real pity.
Belle Book
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: ImANewUser on October 06, 2009, 04:08:27 PM
I'm thinking this is a Kisha & Jen-esque situation where they lose the passports, but end up getting saved. But who knows really? And how did Zev & Justin not even realize the travel documents were missing? Could they have accidentally given it to one of the fedora guys at the hotel or something along with the newspaper clipping? :duno:
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 06, 2009, 04:19:34 PM
I'm thinking they are doing well then when they arrive at the pitstop Phil sends them back to find their passports because we all know they cannot be checked in with out them and this is why their confessional is in the dark .. because they are now last :'(
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Slowhatch on October 06, 2009, 08:12:13 PM
Yep, an "amazing" newspaper, in fact probably The Daily Amazing Race. And the dog photo and headline are no doubt references to the family dog, a JR terrier named Jetson (http://www.facebook.com/people/Jetson-van-Munster/100000091827217).
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 06, 2009, 08:20:45 PM
Yep, an "amazing" newspaper, in fact probably The Daily Amazing Race. And the dog photo and headline are no doubt references to the family dog, a JR terrier named Jetson (http://www.facebook.com/people/Jetson-van-Munster/100000091827217).
omg! LOL! Good job Slowhatch, oh now that is funny, BVM keeping it all in the family :lol:
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Jobby on October 06, 2009, 09:25:48 PM
I'm thinking they are doing well then when they arrive at the pitstop Phil sends them back to find their passports because we all know they cannot be checked in with out them and this is why their confessional is in the dark .. because they are now last :'(
My sentiments as well. After they found their passports, they're in dead last. Hopefully Keri and Lance ain't the second last team.. if not it will be hard to watch these 2 get eliminated. :'(
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: georgiapeach on October 06, 2009, 09:39:26 PM
Yep, an "amazing" newspaper, in fact probably The Daily Amazing Race. And the dog photo and headline are no doubt references to the family dog, a JR terrier named Jetson (http://www.facebook.com/people/Jetson-van-Munster/100000091827217).
How DO you find these things? That is so funny... :funny: :funny: :funny:
I hope someone kept a copy!!
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: anon1akacolby on October 06, 2009, 09:58:02 PM
Not Zev and Justin!! :(
I re-read the spoilers for this leg and the person who took pictures, captured a "red team" who is believe to be Zev/Justin from a distance running up stairs to where the pitstop was, then 10-15 minutes later the globetrotters and then not sure how long but after some time Ericka and Brian showed up. The person then states they stayed around a bit long (doesn't state how lonng) and then leftt. So if there was 10-15 minutes with Zev-Justin and the person saw two other teams arrive, then why wasn't Zev/Justin spotted leaving to go search for their passports? Maybe a total of 20-25 minutes passed during the time the person was there or maybe a little bit more? You would think that Zev/Justin would have been spotted by the same person leaving especially if that amount of time passed. What do you think?
of course, we don't know if others teams had already arrived at the mat before any of those teams appears.....
and perhaps Zev/Justin left through another way but you would think they would go back the same way where their taxi dropped them off.
maybe I'm grasping at straws. lol
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Boingo on October 06, 2009, 09:59:14 PM
:funny: it's the National Museum in Phnom Penh
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: georgiapeach on October 06, 2009, 10:07:17 PM
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Boingo on October 06, 2009, 10:10:17 PM
:funny: it's the Independance Monument
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Boingo on October 06, 2009, 10:13:43 PM
:funny: it's the Raffles Hotel Le Royal
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Boingo on October 07, 2009, 12:52:05 AM
:lol: Pitstop
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Boingo on October 07, 2009, 01:13:26 AM
:ascared leaving Wat Phnom?
eta: oh look, it's a drum.... :groan: :knuckles: (:;) :meow:
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Slowhatch on October 07, 2009, 12:51:25 PM
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*While searching for royalty in Cambodia, teams confuse a first lady for a queen ***Teams scramble to spot royalty in the jam-packed streets of Cambodia
Just an early guess: teams have to find a scroll/picture/plate depicting the queen somewhere inside the Russian market, then take the scroll with them to the pit stop.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 07, 2009, 11:39:51 PM
Not the full promo but heres what I have ..
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Slowhatch on October 07, 2009, 11:49:39 PM
Thanks, Puddin. It matches the departure board at Tan Son Nhat (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nguyen_ngoc_chinh/3448357031/): 7:17 pm, if that means anything.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: thespicdatum on October 08, 2009, 12:01:08 AM
Hi guys, I've been visiting RFF since I discovered the site about 3 episodes past in TAR Season 14. I have to say I admire the enthusiasm most people here put into posting. Your research skills maybe at par with TAR researchers, maybe better.
Thanks very much for the infos.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Hooky on October 08, 2009, 12:31:02 AM
Zev & Justin out of the Race? No. Don't do this to me again. :(
Based on the lateness of the confessional and the Pit Stop photo with Lance & Keri, I think they are out next.
I wonder: would they be eliminated even if it was a non-elimination leg?
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 08, 2009, 01:17:34 AM
Thanks, Puddin. It matches the departure board at Tan Son Nhat (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nguyen_ngoc_chinh/3448357031/): 7:17 pm, if that means anything.
Even in HD I can't get a read on it Slowhatch, but thanks!
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: gator27 on October 08, 2009, 06:45:44 AM
Zen & Justins confessional looks like its outside? if so why so dark? Sunsets at 6:30 or so.. according to jenimama's sighting it was 3pm ish
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This was taken on July 25, around 3pm to 3:30pm.
So, after running the errands on that day, we decided to go to wat phnom. All of the sudden, someone tapped on my shoulder and told me to look at two Caucasian men wearing red, with black backpacks and that was when I realized that they were filming Amazing Race show
I can help but wonder why Zev & Justin look "happy" in this confessional. CBS has spoiled this too well and in the past CBS used mis-direction.
I guess Zev & Justin just had time to adjust to the fact that they are out of the race.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: beau_30 on October 08, 2009, 10:05:36 AM
Is it possible to see who came in first and last.
From the spoilers is looks like The Globe Trotters and Meghan & Cheynne are First and Second again this leg.
I think what happens is that Justin and Zev arrive 5th or 6th and have to search for their passport and get eliminated because Lance & Kerri, Mika & Canaan and Maria & Tiffany arrive right after them. Leaving Lance & Kerri in last place, but being saved due to Zev & Justin loosing their passport.
Could it possible be this incident refering to a lance & kerri again being saved for another week.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 08, 2009, 10:28:25 AM
sorry guys, some of those screencaps are the HCMC/Palace repeats not the Wat :(
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 08, 2009, 01:09:00 PM
Is Meghan waving around a bag? or cloth? maybe collect items?
Well, we know they are in the Russian market, so probably have to find some different items?
The appearance of the Switchback? Because this reminds me of the Baragwanath Market RB, but it doesn't really scream 'difficult RB'. Plus, if the Switchback did appear this episode, I'd think they'd hype it like mad. :P
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: georgiapeach on October 08, 2009, 02:35:05 PM
I'm holding out for haybales. BVM invented that one himself, so seems specially likely that might be chosen. He LOVED that challenge, loved the drama.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: theschnauzers on October 08, 2009, 05:00:57 PM
There's zero chance of a Switchback this week because this is the first time a leg has had tasks in Phnom Pehn. (The last Cambodia leg was at Ankor Wat.) The Netherlands is still a possibility, but I agree that at this point, it looks to be the haybale roadblock in Sweden.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: apskip on October 08, 2009, 05:38:27 PM
Well, we know they are in the Russian market, so probably have to find some different items?
The appearance of the Switchback? Because this reminds me of the Baragwanath Market RB, but it doesn't really scream 'difficult RB'. Plus, if the Switchback did appear this episode, I'd think they'd hype it like mad. :P
Raymond, extending what the Schnauzers said a bit, the Switchback was never an option for Phnom Penh unless WRP allows the task to be in a new geographic setting, which I doubt. The only Amazing Race ever in Cambodia was AR13 at Siem Reap and Angkor Wat. There will not be time on this next episode to do Phnom Penh and get up there too. Besides, there were no infamous ROADBLOCKs in that area. The echo chamber at Angkor Wat was one of the lamest ever and not suitable to be a Switchback.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 08, 2009, 10:13:18 PM
throwing this out as a possibility, I'm not sure but showed it to peach and she thinks maybe as well :meh
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 08, 2009, 10:22:04 PM
And not sure if anyone mentioned it, the greeter is a Khmer Apsara Dancer
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: georgiapeach on October 08, 2009, 10:36:21 PM
Nice work puddin!! That Wat is really close to the Russina Market too....
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 08, 2009, 10:45:55 PM
I can't get in there to see if it a match :'(
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Slowhatch on October 08, 2009, 10:46:57 PM
Looks great! :jumpy: The fluted stupas, the courtyard (below--photo source (http://jeffmassnick.blogspot.com/2009/08/visit-to-wat-toul-tom-pong.html)). Nice work :yess: :jam: I'm glad you found it because I was all "wat"ted out. :lol:
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 08, 2009, 10:54:07 PM
Looks great! :jumpy: The fluted stupas, the courtyard (below--photo source (http://jeffmassnick.blogspot.com/2009/08/visit-to-wat-toul-tom-pong.html)). Nice work :yess: :jam: I'm glad you found it because I was all "wat"ted out. :lol:
Well you all have a better eye than me, I was not convinced :jumpy: and its almost directly South of the place Chateau pinpointed :tup:
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Chateau d If on October 09, 2009, 09:51:29 AM
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and its almost directly South of the place Chateau pinpointed
I'm not so sure about that :( I think the place I picked is unrelated. Slowhatch's photo find is a perfect match.
I still can't find that building around the Wat though (:;) It is hiding from me.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 09, 2009, 10:46:48 AM
"Wat" time is it Chateau? pretty please.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Chateau d If on October 09, 2009, 11:22:38 AM
end of day
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 10, 2009, 02:18:37 AM
adding this from the CBS webpage
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Hooky on October 10, 2009, 03:00:52 AM
So why are Zev & Justin begging in the airport if they haven't lost their passports yet? That's what I want to know. :duno:
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: apskip on October 10, 2009, 05:49:24 AM
So why are Zev & Justin begging in the airport if they haven't lost their passports yet? That's what I want to know. :duno:
I can't tell you the answer for sure, Hooky. However, I can give you a highly likely hypothesis for it. Amazing Race teams like to develop a pool of strategic funds so they can hire taxis for follow, or reward a taxi driver with a big bonus or have snacks whenever they travel or to just buy things like guidebooks and maps that can be very helpful. In order to obtain that, begging is all that is available to them except for the occasional pole dance (Rovillson in ARA2 in Frankfurt while waiting for a train).
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: redskevin88 on October 10, 2009, 07:02:58 AM
Aren't they like issued a fanny pack for their passports/clues, which they have to like keep with them at all times?
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Chateau d If on October 10, 2009, 10:22:01 AM
My understanding is that begging for money at airports is against Race rules.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: realshowfan on October 10, 2009, 10:45:00 AM
Hmm..."one team monkeys around and breaks a cardinal rule". Could it be that the team lost their passport during the monkey task? And could one team refer to Zev & Justin only doing the monkey task, making it a possible Detour? (I don't read much of the spoilers by the way, so I might be wrong)
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 10, 2009, 11:41:01 AM
Hmm..."one team monkeys around and breaks a cardinal rule". Could it be that the team lost their passport during the monkey task? And could one team refer to Zev & Justin only doing the monkey task, making it a possible Detour? (I don't read much of the spoilers by the way, so I might be wrong)
It looks like the Roadblock to me? We see Herb,Canaan,Ericka,Dan,Zev with the monkey mask, the others I'm not sure. Plus there are plenty on monkeys in Phnom Penh.
WHILE SEARCHING FOR ROYALTY IN CAMBODIA, TEAMS CONFUSE A FIRST LADY FOR A QUEEN AND A MIMICKING MONKEY STOPS ONE TEAM DEAD IN THEIR TRACKS, ON "THE AMAZING RACE 15," SUNDAY, OCT. 11 ON CBS "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come (Cambodia)" - Teams scramble to spot royalty in the jam-packed streets of Cambodia and one Team monkeys around and breaks the Race's cardinal rule by losing their passport
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Chateau d If on October 10, 2009, 12:01:58 PM
Thanks to Puddin's picture matching skills we know that this shot was taken here at Wat Toul Tom Pong between 3:45 and 4:06 pm (assumes July 25th).
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 10, 2009, 02:02:43 PM
Thanks Chateau :jam: Could we get a time on Zev and Justin at the Phil/pitstop please?
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: apskip on October 10, 2009, 04:13:08 PM
My understanding is that begging for money at airports is against Race rules.
And my understanding that it against Amazing Race rules only for the 2 U.S. airports that teams hit most seasons (all but AR8). It is allowed at all foriegn airports except in countries where begging is prohibited liek the United Kingdom and Bangladesh.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 10, 2009, 04:25:49 PM
"will it be the end of the race for one team when they lose their passports?"
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 10, 2009, 04:46:01 PM
video
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Chateau d If on October 10, 2009, 04:47:35 PM
Hmm..."one team monkeys around and breaks a cardinal rule". Could it be that the team lost their passport during the monkey task? And could one team refer to Zev & Justin only doing the monkey task, making it a possible Detour? (I don't read much of the spoilers by the way, so I might be wrong)
It looks like the Roadblock to me? We see Herb,Canaan,Ericka,Dan,Zev with the monkey mask, the others I'm not sure. Plus there are plenty on monkeys in Phnom Penh.
WHILE SEARCHING FOR ROYALTY IN CAMBODIA, TEAMS CONFUSE A FIRST LADY FOR A QUEEN AND A MIMICKING MONKEY STOPS ONE TEAM DEAD IN THEIR TRACKS, ON "THE AMAZING RACE 15," SUNDAY, OCT. 11 ON CBS "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come (Cambodia)" - Teams scramble to spot royalty in the jam-packed streets of Cambodia and one Team monkeys around and breaks the Race's cardinal rule by losing their passport
If they are imitating monkeys during that task, they are probably at a location where monkeys are kept and wandering about. Could it be that Zev and Justin tossed their packs conveniently out of the way and while everyone's attention is on Zev and Justin doing the task, one of the monkeys breaks into their fanny pack and takes the passports? It's a kind of off the wall theory, but I'm pretty sure that monkeys at a tourist site like that have seen enough tourists with backpacks to learn how to operate zippers. It would fit the wording in the CBS statement too.
Plaidmoon
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: gator27 on October 11, 2009, 07:23:39 AM
Hmm..."one team monkeys around and breaks a cardinal rule". Could it be that the team lost their passport during the monkey task? And could one team refer to Zev & Justin only doing the monkey task, making it a possible Detour? (I don't read much of the spoilers by the way, so I might be wrong)
It looks like the Roadblock to me? We see Herb,Canaan,Ericka,Dan,Zev with the monkey mask, the others I'm not sure. Plus there are plenty on monkeys in Phnom Penh.
WHILE SEARCHING FOR ROYALTY IN CAMBODIA, TEAMS CONFUSE A FIRST LADY FOR A QUEEN AND A MIMICKING MONKEY STOPS ONE TEAM DEAD IN THEIR TRACKS, ON "THE AMAZING RACE 15," SUNDAY, OCT. 11 ON CBS "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come (Cambodia)" - Teams scramble to spot royalty in the jam-packed streets of Cambodia and one Team monkeys around and breaks the Race's cardinal rule by losing their passport
If they are imitating monkeys during that task, they are probably at a location where monkeys are kept and wandering about. Could it be that Zev and Justin tossed their packs conveniently out of the way and while everyone's attention is on Zev and Justin doing the task, one of the monkeys breaks into their fanny pack and takes the passports? It's a kind of off the wall theory, but I'm pretty sure that monkeys at a tourist site like that have seen enough tourists with backpacks to learn how to operate zippers. It would fit the wording in the CBS statement too.
Plaidmoon
Watching the CBS ad during football last night, Phil's phrase to Zev & Justin at the mat seemed odd. It was something like ... I cannot let you continue until you find your passports. Will they get to hold their spot if they find the passport? That could explain the happy looking confessional.
I like the idea of monkeys stealing the passports. That would be quite unique.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: theschnauzers on October 11, 2009, 10:44:01 AM
I doubt any of the Racers would be keeping their passports in their backpacks; that would be an open invitation to disasrer whether there were monkeys or not. The fanny pack, however, is something I could see even monkeys might walk off with.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Jobby on October 11, 2009, 11:03:19 AM
I'm so excited for the next episode.. but i don't want to see Zev and Justin get eliminated Toni and Dallas way! :'(
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: georgiapeach on October 11, 2009, 12:20:35 PM
This shot was taken between 4:22 and 4:30 pm (assumes July 25th).
Right as always. :tup: :yess: Although GE/GM does a decent job with Phnom Penh, I have some interactive maps for Peach whenever she wants to get that started. (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=18840.0;attach=123467;image)
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: NoluckBoston on October 11, 2009, 02:20:23 PM
Lol you can see his monkey mask.
There are a few shots where they are wearing them. Maybe they have to bring them to fill too?
Ala no Chicken no Check in.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 11, 2009, 02:31:02 PM
peach, obviously jennimama's cameras time was not set for Cambodia time
The exif data on the pics of the Trotters arrival and starting their run is listed at 7/25 1:26PM
The exif data on the shot up at who we are presuming is Zev and Justin shows 7/25 1:19PM.
The source is from California.... :lol:
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Chateau d If on October 11, 2009, 03:40:26 PM
I just reviewed the calculations and images and cosine corrections etc.
That gives me a readjustment to make 4:10 to 4:25 pm for this shot.
Maybe I'm an hour off? I just can't get jenimama's time of 3:00 to 3:30 pm to make low enough shadows. There's about a 10 degree difference in solar elevation from 3:30 to 4:10 pm.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 11, 2009, 05:41:40 PM
I'm going to make some guesses here
teams equalized at the airport teams arrive in Phnom Penh first task, go to the Foreign Correspondents Club and get the newspaper/clue Find the Queen? Not at the Kings Royal Palace though, we know at least one team went there by accident, perhaps they were looking for Raffles Hotel Le Royal? we see at least 1 team (Mika and Canaan) being handed a clue there. **While searching for royalty in Cambodia, teams confuse a first lady for a queen **Teams scramble to spot royalty in the jam-packed streets of Cambodia Detours are next? We hear that some teams are spotted at the Russian Market around 2:30 and from the promo we see Cheyne and Meghan.The Blogger recalls spotting these teams ..5 pairs Canaan Smith and Mika Combs (Rambo guy) Maria Ho and Tiffany Michelle Gary and Matt Tomljenovich Meghan Rickey and Cheyne Whitney A Male/Male team, one was shorter so I assume Dan & Sam I think from the photo it looks like Lance and Keri choose this task as well leaving .. Herb and Nate Brian and Ericka Zev and Justin unaccounted for so perhaps they took the other detour option? and it was faster seeing as these are the first 3 teams witnessed arriving at the pitstop Roadblockers per screencaps/ and eye witness evidence Herb Ericka Zev Canaan Dan Tiffany? Meghan/Cheyne unknown Lance/Keri unknown
Zev and Justin lose their passports and cannot check in, they go back to retrieve them and whether they recover them or not this now puts them in last place
and yeah, 1 team will be eliminated
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: scruffs on October 11, 2009, 08:28:10 PM
there is no video captured as to where Zev and Justine lost the passport (only one is missing), unlike Toni and Dallas' situation, so sad for them! :'(
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 11, 2009, 08:35:38 PM
Your in the wrong topic scruffs, check out the play by play please
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Post by: apskip on October 11, 2009, 09:17:56 PM
I have double-checked the flight information provided in this episode. The earlier VN670 that I had listed for July 24 or 25 apparently did not exist. Plus with Chateau's work, the date of July 25 is more likely for SGH to PNH. Other than VN670, the original times for VN817 (Dep. 1225 arr. 1315) is accurate and VN840 and VN314 are not applicable because every team finally got on VN817.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 11, 2009, 09:35:54 PM
looks like VN 817 to me :tup:
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Post by: puddin on October 11, 2009, 10:21:57 PM
looks like Matt and Gary did some homework .......
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Post by: puddin on October 11, 2009, 10:25:46 PM
the assignment
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Post by: Slowhatch on October 11, 2009, 10:26:28 PM
And only Gary knew who Jackie Kennedy was. Makes me feel old... :wise :lol:
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Post by: puddin on October 11, 2009, 10:35:56 PM
Pa. ferns :jam:
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Post by: puddin on October 11, 2009, 10:43:28 PM
Darn...poor Zevy and Justin. Man, that sucks. At least they got his passport back.
That has to be REALLY BAD LUCK and I feel really sorry for them and I hope they make it to All-Stars 2
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: theschnauzers on October 12, 2009, 12:08:55 AM
On the passport: And it was all avoidable. Why keep anything other than clues, money, or travel documents in the fanny pack?
Just like incomplete clue reading. This week, Cannan and Mika could have re-read the clue before they got to the FCC and and asked the question with "assignment" not "task" the first time. Future Racers need to learn the balance between fraticness and taking a moment to review and doublecheck their clues -- it would save them more time in the long run.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: TARAsia Fan on October 12, 2009, 12:09:38 AM
Judging by the reaction of Garrett & Jessica, Marcy & Ron and Brian & Ericka, Zev & Justin were one of the more popular teams among the racers.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 12, 2009, 12:19:56 AM
Zev and Justin won motorcycles :yess:
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on October 12, 2009, 12:23:38 AM
Really? That's awesome!
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Post by: puddin on October 12, 2009, 12:24:42 AM
Yes they did but it wasn't shown, I just knew they edited it out.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Chateau d If on October 12, 2009, 12:25:11 AM
Too bad the first teams to the airport did not manage to catch Thai Airways TG 687 leaving at 8:50 pm and arriving at 10:15 pm in Bangkok or Lufthansa LH 773 leaving at 9:10 pm and arriving BKK at 10:40 pm From Bangkok they could take Bangkok Airways PG 931 leaving at 7:40 am and arriving at 8:50 am in Phnom Penh
That would be a nice lead over the 1:15 pm arrivals they got.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: ImANewUser on October 12, 2009, 01:30:27 AM
Too bad the first teams to the airport did not manage to catch Thai Airways TG 687 leaving at 8:50 pm and arriving at 10:15 pm in Bangkok or Lufthansa LH 773 leaving at 9:10 pm and arriving BKK at 10:40 pm From Bangkok they could take Bangkok Airways PG 931 leaving at 7:40 am and arriving at 8:50 am in Phnom Penh
That would be a nice lead over the 1:15 pm arrivals they got.
I was wondering why no one went to explore other options. They had around 12-18 hours to search for other flights. Or maybe they were required to go direct? :duno:
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: BayBay on October 12, 2009, 05:58:22 AM
Two things:
1. WHERE THE HELL IS THE PREVIOUSLY ON THE AMAZING RACE MUSIC. THE NEW INTRO IS CRAP. 2. Did Cheyne really think that he and Megan would be first when both the Globetrotters OBVIOUSLY landed on the mat first? Has he ever watched the Amazing Race before?
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Cocoa on October 12, 2009, 09:36:47 AM
1. WHERE THE HELL IS THE PREVIOUSLY ON THE AMAZING RACE MUSIC. THE NEW INTRO IS CRAP. 2. Did Cheyne really think that he and Megan would be first when both the Globetrotters OBVIOUSLY landed on the mat first? Has he ever watched the Amazing Race before?
Are you a week behind? :lol:
Order of Finish
1. Sam & Dan 2. Flight Time & Big Easy 3. Brian & Ericka 4. Gary & Matt 5. Meghan & Cheyne 6. Lance & Keri 7. Mika & Canaan 8. Maria & Tiffany 9. Zev & Justin
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 12, 2009, 10:18:27 AM
Yes they did but it wasn't shown, I just knew they edited it out.
but did they take them home or Sam & Dan did? :dunno:
The exit interviews should be telling. Also there was a additional task to the roablock that I didn't see, the racer doing the RB was to steal 3 items from the circus audience as well.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Jobby on October 12, 2009, 10:41:30 AM
Sigh, Zev and Justin. :'(
Love the teams at elimination station. Made me like G/J and M/R more!
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 12, 2009, 11:32:54 AM
From what I understand Justin and Zev are not sure they actually won the motorcycles or if TAR/TPTB might give them to Dan and Sam.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: gator27 on October 12, 2009, 12:10:30 PM
Too bad the first teams to the airport did not manage to catch Thai Airways TG 687 leaving at 8:50 pm and arriving at 10:15 pm in Bangkok or Lufthansa LH 773 leaving at 9:10 pm and arriving BKK at 10:40 pm From Bangkok they could take Bangkok Airways PG 931 leaving at 7:40 am and arriving at 8:50 am in Phnom Penh
That would be a nice lead over the 1:15 pm arrivals they got.
I was wondering why no one went to explore other options. They had around 12-18 hours to search for other flights. Or maybe they were required to go direct? :duno:
It was strange when the lady at the Vietnam Airways counter said they were the only airline flying to Sean Penn, Cambodia. Probably a travel restriction that we were not party to.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Ruth on October 12, 2009, 12:52:38 PM
Sam and Dan - It was a lucky first-place finish for them, but they did great this entire leg, I must say. Other than the fact that they lied about not having found the clue at the hotel. That wasn't really nice, neither was it necessary.
Flight Time and Big Easy - Still dominating the race, huh.
Brian and Ericka - I was amazed when they completed the Detour seconds after obtaining the piece of fabric from the store owner. I was like, "huh????" but they did good this leg, worked together really well. They're climbing up the ladder!
Gary and Matt - They're still working well together and still doing very well. Which surprises me, I really thought prior to the race that they'd be a bickering duo.
Meghan and Cheyne - I really love how they helped Brian and Ericka by giving them directions to the shop. That was sweet and so contrasting to Sam and Dan's lying. And they're still so loving! Awww.
Lance and Keri - LOL at Phil's expression when Lance did that unncessary action at the pit-stop. You know, I really can't stand how Lance just has to flex his muscles at every opportunity.
Mika and Canaan - Still at the back of the pack heh. But they're so cute, I can't help just loving them.
Maria and Tiffany - They haven't exactly been doing extremely well so far, huh. But I love their support for each other, still really like them. And they're indeed lucky to have avoided elimination once again.
Zev and Justin - What else can I say, but it really sucks to go out this way. They had a truly fantastic leg, they came in first, and this had to happen. Guess it's kinda about "more haste, less speed". Gosh I love these guys, it was sad to see them go. I almost tear-ed when Justin said it was his fault but Zev said that it wasn't. Well, at least I think that these guys will go a long way in their friendship. :)
Hmm, the three all-male teams left have been dominating the race, coming in first for the past three legs. Come on, let another team shine! Brian and Ericka for a win!
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: ImANewUser on October 12, 2009, 02:16:21 PM
I predict this happens: Leg 5: Meghan & Cheyne are Top 3 Herb & Nate are ahead Maria & Tiffany/Mika & Canaan barely survive, arriving after the other
Leg 6: Sam & Dan/Herb & Nate arrive at the mat 2nd/3rd (as they've done so in Legs 2 & 4 :funny:), behind some random team (Gary & Matt in Leg 2, Zev & Justin in Leg 4 - I suggest Brian & Ericka :lol:) Meghan & Cheyne are 4th/5th Maria & Tiffany/Mika & Canaan are behind again, with Mika & Canaan eliminated (assuming Lance & Keri were eliminated last leg - I checked, this is the spoiler thread :funny:)
And it's funny that even though there were more placing shuffles in this season than TAR 13 & TAR 14, the finishing order is just as predictable. :funny:
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Caelestor on October 12, 2009, 03:16:33 PM
Oh, Zev and Justin. From 8th to 1st and then last... :'( After watching Elimination Station, they got hit with REALLY bad luck. Shame too, they were a "disability" team that the producers actually handled very nicely.
Not much to say about last night's episode. It was in a similar style as HCMC. I loled at MIka/Canaan for saying "task" instead of "assignment" and calling Kennedy Queen Elizabeth.
Not too keen about the airport drama. Yes, we know all of them are going to make it on the same flight; you can't trick us. For that, it pulls the episode down to 8/10. (A still pretty solid episode though.)
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Snooky on October 12, 2009, 05:43:51 PM
I hope TPTB also gave motorcycles to Sam and Dan, just to be fair. They had their travel documents and weren't disqualified. (This is sort of like the four-way tie on the first leg of TAR 4 when the prize was a trip and TPTB gave all four teams that prize.)
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 12, 2009, 11:29:22 PM
tvguide interview ...
TVGuide.com: They didn't announce a prize for you guys. Was that edited out because you eventually got eliminated? Justin: It was probably the line of the episode, but it got edited out. We won motorcycles and after Phil told us, Zev goes, "Motorcycle?! I can barely drive a car!" Zev: What am I going to do with a motorcycle? My mom's not going to let me drive a motorcycle. Justin: I don't think anyone's ever rejected a prize before, but that's what he did. But I don't think we'll be getting those motorcycles. I don't think you'll be seeing us riding on [Highway] 1 with wind blowing in our hair.
TVGuide.com: They didn't announce a prize for you guys. Was that edited out because you eventually got eliminated? Justin: It was probably the line of the episode, but it got edited out. We won motorcycles and after Phil told us, Zev goes, "Motorcycle?! I can barely drive a car!" Zev: What am I going to do with a motorcycle? My mom's not going to let me drive a motorcycle. Justin: I don't think anyone's ever rejected a prize before, but that's what he did. But I don't think we'll be getting those motorcycles. I don't think you'll be seeing us riding on [Highway] 1 with wind blowing in our hair.
I love Zev & Justin, but the prize should go to Sam & Dan. You've got to follow the rules to win a prize. When Phil said "You're team number 1!" I thought they might still be in it. I was fooled. But I'm bugged by how everyone is acting like they still won the leg. They didn't (sadly).
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Cocoa on October 13, 2009, 12:57:44 AM
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Hooky on October 13, 2009, 01:00:04 AM
The black thing on the car? I doubt it. Looks a little too small.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: georgiapeach on October 13, 2009, 01:02:54 AM
No...you may not be able to see Elim Station where all is explained. ...they went into a monastery in error at the monkey task. ...it was dark and Justin pulled out his headlamp...and that is when the passport fell out. It was found there later and returned to the Embassy. Justin thus was sure it was his fault. :'( :'(
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Cocoa on October 13, 2009, 01:05:14 AM
No...you may not be able to see Elim Station where all is explained. ...they went into a monastery in error at the monkey task. ...it was dark and Justin pulled out his headlamp...and that is when the passport fell out. It was found there later and returned to the Embassy. Justin thus was sure it was his fault. :'( :'(
aw... right.
Sorry :-[ (I can't view the Elim Stations because we are blocked (?) :'( )
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Slowhatch on October 13, 2009, 01:43:20 AM
I missed this long shot during the broadcast (monkey mats on the right, camera is pointing south) that confirms the earlier work (http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,20889.msg482670.html#msg482670) of Chateau. :tup:
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Cocoa on October 13, 2009, 07:03:45 AM
The black thing on the car? I doubt it. Looks a little too small.
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Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Chateau d If on October 13, 2009, 09:22:14 AM
Quote
I missed this long shot during the broadcast (monkey mats on the right, camera is pointing south) that confirms the earlier work of Chateau.
Thanks Slowhatch!
No wonder it was so hard for me to find that location. There is a brand new building there. :ascared Turns out that the GE image must be older than the 2009 date on it. Is there a way to find the real image dates? Because I was using that 2009 as an indication of how recent the image was taken.
Based on preview shot I was hunting for side by side peaked gables. That led me to the wrong place. GE's image of this place only has one of the peaked gables. :groan:
It took Puddin's picture skills to match those stupa tops. Nice work Puddin. And then, the shot that you found of the monks returning to the wat had the missing building in it!
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Slowhatch on October 13, 2009, 09:30:48 AM
This is the only thing I could find, a inauguration (http://www.phnompenh.gov.kh/english/2007/April/April-03-2007.html) dated back in 2007.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Jobby on October 13, 2009, 09:48:54 AM
This episode actually reminded me alot about many incidences which happened in the past seasons.
On Zev and Justin checking in first and getting eliminated - Heather and Eve, anyone?
On Zev and Justin losing passport - Toni and Dallas, anyone?
On Maria and Tiffany arriving last but not eliminated - Kelly and Christy anyone?
On Sam and Dan, Gary and Matt, Herbert and Nathaniel continuously being the top 5 teams - Season 9, Eric and Jeremy and BJ and Tyler anyone? Season 1, Kevin and Drew, Joe and Bill and Rob and Brennan anyone? Season 4, David and Jeff, Reichen and Chip, Jon and Al anyone?
I love the Detour, but would have loved it more if there were more people in the market. This could have been a great Roadblock in India! Find the girl wearing the scarf, in an Indian market! EPIC LOVE. :funny:
Thought the persuading a family of 4 to buy helmets was actually quite easy and was shocked the teams didn't actually wanted to do it. I'm very sure a family of 4 in cambodia can afford 4 spiffeh helmets for 10 bucks over there.. and it's for safety as well, so why not? And you get to be shot on The Amazing Race too?!?!
I didn't like the Roadblock. I thought it came off as lame and very insulting towards the Cambodian culture. Next time people think about Cambodia on The Amazing Race, the first word that will probably pop up may be "Monkeys". Cambodia is not all about monkeys! I loved TAR 13's Cambodia leg so much more. The leg then was so much fun and showed as the land and sea of the country and so much of her culture and people.
And i'm just darn sad Zev and Justin lost their passport, but i'm darn happy Maria and Tiff got to stay for another leg! <3
I'm officially rooting for Meghan and Cheyne and Brian and Ericka. I just can't find any reasons not to love Meghan and Cheyne. They're just such a lovable couple! :hearts:
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Caelestor on October 13, 2009, 11:52:40 AM
Granted, Phnom Penh doesn't have great places such as Angkor Wat or Tonle Sap. Although TAR 13's Cambodia leg was far more exciting than this one.
On the other hand, though, this leg's roadblock was better than the other one.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Jobby on October 13, 2009, 06:02:45 PM
Granted, Phnom Penh doesn't have great places such as Angkor Wat or Tonle Sap. Although TAR 13's Cambodia leg was far more exciting than this one.
On the other hand, though, this leg's roadblock was better than the other one.
I actually like the other one better. Although some people may think that going to a chamber room to do a clap is simply lame.. but ain't the amazing race all about travelling and experience? I thought tasks like this, which let you experience interesting/fun stuff in the country is really interesting and takes your mind off the stress of the race. For example, the foot massage in China in TAR 14, elephants in the Phuket Zoo in TAR 14, fighting the cholitas in TAR 13 and many other more great tasks the producers have put on the race. These are tasks you can't do except by travelling to the country and experience it for your own..
As for the monkeying around RB this leg.. you can monkey around anytime at home and do those acts if you want. That's what i didn't like about it. :(
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 13, 2009, 06:58:19 PM
As for the monkeying around RB this leg.. you can monkey around anytime at home and do those acts if you want. That's what i didn't like about it. :(
Now we all know what Joab does in his spare time :lol: :monkey
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Belle Book on October 13, 2009, 08:05:01 PM
Justin should've been less hasty while getting out the headlamp. If he had, he & Zev would've still been in the Race. Of course, that would've meant that Maria & Tiffany would've been out and there would be no all-female teams left in the Race, but I like Zev & Justin more.
Belle Book
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on October 13, 2009, 08:28:32 PM
Justin should've been less hasty while getting out the headlamp. If he had, he & Zev would've still been in the Race. Of course, that would've meant that Maria & Tiffany would've been out and there would be no all-female teams left in the Race, but I like Zev & Justin more.
Belle Book
I think Justin beat himself up enough, could've, should've its all hindsight. I'm glad they were cast, I will really really miss them.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: TARAsia Fan on October 13, 2009, 08:35:59 PM
They didn't know and when you're racing, every second counts. Justin had no idea at the time that he was in the wrong place. Even so, they still finished first in the leg, they just didn't have the passport.
I give them props for admitting they didn't have the passport and I also give them props for not blaming each other. This could have easily turned into Blame My Fellow Racer, but Zev had Justin's back. Plus, Justin as puddin has mentioned has beaten himself aplenty over it. I wish they were able to go further, but as we've seen with Toni & Dallas, you can't go anywhere without your passport. Sometime fate pulls evil tricks at the most inopportune time.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: theschnauzers on October 13, 2009, 11:25:59 PM
Time Magazine has online its original article from 1967 on Jackie Kennedy's visit to Cambodia (link) (http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,844076,00.html?promoid=googlep). As it turns out, it was an official visit, as Phil stated in the episode, but it was not a state visit, as she was not representing then-President Lyndon Johnson, and she was not First Lady, but she was there for the dedication of a street in a port city to honor the late President John Kennedy.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: georgiapeach on October 13, 2009, 11:42:17 PM
Cool link! Thanks!
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: ImANewUser on October 14, 2009, 12:06:40 AM
This episode actually reminded me alot about many incidences which happened in the past seasons.
On Zev and Justin checking in first and getting eliminated - Heather and Eve, anyone?
On Zev and Justin losing passport - Toni and Dallas, anyone?
On Maria and Tiffany arriving last but not eliminated - Kelly and Christy anyone?
On Sam and Dan, Gary and Matt, Herbert and Nathaniel continuously being the top 5 teams - Season 9, Eric and Jeremy and BJ and Tyler anyone? Season 1, Kevin and Drew, Joe and Bill and Rob and Brennan anyone? Season 4, David and Jeff, Reichen and Chip, Jon and Al anyone?
I'm officially rooting for Meghan and Cheyne and Brian and Ericka. I just can't find any reasons not to love Meghan and Cheyne. They're just such a lovable couple! :hearts:
1. yes 2. yes 3. yes 4. somewhat no (only Reichen/Chip stayed consistently near the front for the first five legs :funny:) 5. I can find reasons not to love Meghan & Cheyne (I don't hate them, but they're showing Nick/Starr-esque domination), but they'd make better winners than half the winners I've witnessed winning, so I'll be very okay with it :funny:
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Belle Book on October 14, 2009, 03:40:10 PM
Justin should've been less hasty while getting out the headlamp. If he had, he & Zev would've still been in the Race. Of course, that would've meant that Maria & Tiffany would've been out and there would be no all-female teams left in the Race, but I like Zev & Justin more.
Belle Book
I think Justin beat himself up enough, could've, should've its all hindsight. I'm glad they were cast, I will really really miss them.
You're probably right. Besides, it was so dark that the cameras missed it as well. Hindsight's always 20/20 and it's a much less egregious error than Dallas's error two seasons ago anyway. I was just frustrated.
Belle Book
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: Hooky on October 15, 2009, 01:19:39 AM
This episode actually reminded me alot about many incidences which happened in the past seasons.
On Zev and Justin checking in first and getting eliminated - Heather and Eve, anyone?
On Zev and Justin losing passport - Toni and Dallas, anyone?
On Maria and Tiffany arriving last but not eliminated - Kelly and Christy anyone?
On Sam and Dan, Gary and Matt, Herbert and Nathaniel continuously being the top 5 teams - Season 9, Eric and Jeremy and BJ and Tyler anyone? Season 1, Kevin and Drew, Joe and Bill and Rob and Brennan anyone? Season 4, David and Jeff, Reichen and Chip, Jon and Al anyone?
I'm officially rooting for Meghan and Cheyne and Brian and Ericka. I just can't find any reasons not to love Meghan and Cheyne. They're just such a lovable couple! :hearts:
1. yes 2. yes 3. yes 4. somewhat no (only Reichen/Chip stayed consistently near the front for the first five legs :funny:) 5. I can find reasons not to love Meghan & Cheyne (I don't hate them, but they're showing Nick/Starr-esque domination), but they'd make better winners than half the winners I've witnessed winning, so I'll be very okay with it :funny:
Yeah, Joab, not much evidence of that in Season 4. That season was actually the most unpredictable of all the races (if you look at placements in the first few legs).
And in response to Raymond, I also don't want to see any Nick & Starr-esque traits of any kind in Meghan & Cheyne. I keep worrying that I'm going to start disliking them, even though I don't want to.
Title: Re: TAR15 EP1504 "Sean Penn Cambodia Here We Come" (Cambodia)
Post by: puddin on December 04, 2009, 11:44:52 PM
Good find. It's kind of strange that they didn't get uploaded until now.
The last photo is of a helicopter with a camera man hanging out the door. Is there any significance to this other than that the cameraman might taking aerial shots for the Amazing Race?