It is currently 2:19 PM, Roughly 8 hours and 11 minutes until the show airs.Thanks Coutzy wow that is a long time. Do you know where I could watch it?????
It is currently 2:19 PM, Roughly 8 hours and 11 minutes until the show airs.
This episode is believed (not confirmed) to end in a NEL.My sources confirm this is a NEL. Personally I hate first episode NELs because its basically a wasted first episode! (:;)
Overall this was a pretty good show was faithful to the format of the US series. I took a while to get used to the Aussie accents however (even though I am Aussie)! What I found slightly suprising was that they didn't beep out some swear words. Expect to hear the "s" word a few times.How said swear words please tell me
A few annoying characters but I guess that adds to the variety.
Grant Bowler as a host was good at narrating, but at the pitstop he was far too chilled out. "You are team number 1" in a monotone voice was very underwelming and not as enthusiastic as Phil. I think the teams were expecting Phil style energy at the mat but it didn't eventuate.
How said swear words please tell mes**t :ascared Oh i guess you meant Who said not How said haha. Alana and Mel, and Anastasia and Chris I think were the main ones, but I could be wrong.
thanksHow said swear words please tell mes**t :ascared Oh i guess you meant Who said not How said haha. Alana and Mel, and Anastasia and Chris I think were the main ones, but I could be wrong.
The swear words werent in bad context, just a one of in frustration.
I like the fact it was filmed in 16:9 ratio too. Not sure if its HD as Channel 7 is not in HD, but at least they didn't go backwards and only film it in 4:3. The productionwas also good and nice sky shots and scenery too. They didn't skimp on the budget.
AusTAR was shot in HD, yes. It was the first of the franchise to be filmed as such.
One of the biggest shockers was the blond models knowing about boat motors.
I think he sounded a bit condescending when he was explaining the rules at the beginning, and I can even dare say that even Alan Wu showed more enthusiasm checking in the China Rush teams. Nobody can compare to the epicness of Phil. Still, Grant did is job, who knows, he might get better as the season progresses.One of the biggest shockers was the blond models knowing about boat motors.
Yeh but the models claim to be "tomboys" so i guess they have a knowledge and interest of cars and things!
What did you think of the host Grant Bowler? Not very enthusiastic at the pitstop. He was a bit wooden and reading off the script to me.
I think he sounded a bit condescending when he was explaining the rules at the beginning, and I can even dare say that even Alan Wu showed more enthusiasm checking in the China Rush teams. Nobody can compare to the epicness of Phil. Still, Grant did is job, who knows, he might get better as the season progresses.One of the biggest shockers was the blond models knowing about boat motors.
Yeh but the models claim to be "tomboys" so i guess they have a knowledge and interest of cars and things!
What did you think of the host Grant Bowler? Not very enthusiastic at the pitstop. He was a bit wooden and reading off the script to me.
All the other teams are the bland stereotypical play it safe types...totally forgettable.
Next time I hope the producers take note of the kind of people who stand out from the other Amazing Races in the world, such as: Kynt (Kent) and Vyxsin, Margie and Luke, Oswald and Danny, BJ and Tyler (hippies), the Globetrotters, Marc and Rovilson (Asia), Tina and Kenny, the Guidos, Adrian and Collin (Asia), Joyce and Uchenna, Nick and Starr, Ron and Christina, Victoria and Jonathan. Absolutely memorable stars, with personalities!
who wants to go shopping on Tracy's card :lol: :lol3:
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I like the fact it was filmed in 16:9 ratio too. Not sure if its HD as Channel 7 is not in HD, but at least they didn't go backwards and only film it in 4:3. The productionwas also good and nice sky shots and scenery too. They didn't skimp on the budget.
AusTAR was shot in HD, yes. It was the first of the franchise to be filmed as such.
Does anyone know why Richard & Joey weren't given a penalty for intentionally hiding the clues making it harder for the other teams to find them in the village?
Also think it was immature of Chris to call the villagers, "pussies", when Anastasia fell on her own! The villagers even went to help her.
Overall it was a pretty good episode, I like all of the teams excluding the two mentioned above. I like the idea of having various TAR shows for different regions (I'm catching up on most of them now), when are we getting "The Amazing Race: North America"? :P
Does anyone know why Richard & Joey weren't given a penalty for intentionally hiding the clues making it harder for the other teams to find them in the village?
Also think it was immature of Chris to call the villagers, "pussies", when Anastasia fell on her own! The villagers even went to help her.
Overall it was a pretty good episode, I like all of the teams excluding the two mentioned above. I like the idea of having various TAR shows for different regions (I'm catching up on most of them now), when are we getting "The Amazing Race: North America"? :P
I think (And I have nothing to back this up) all they did was replace the netting on the boats.
Does anyone know why Richard & Joey weren't given a penalty for intentionally hiding the clues making it harder for the other teams to find them in the village?
Also think it was immature of Chris to call the villagers, "pussies", when Anastasia fell on her own! The villagers even went to help her.
Overall it was a pretty good episode, I like all of the teams excluding the two mentioned above. I like the idea of having various TAR shows for different regions (I'm catching up on most of them now), when are we getting "The Amazing Race: North America"? :P
I think (And I have nothing to back this up) all they did was replace the netting on the boats.
I'll have to re-watch the bit but regardless of what she did she admitted to specifically doing it to hinder other teams.
Things that seemed penalty worthy include:
- Tyler and Nathan getting 50000 from taxi driver at detour
COMPARE TO: Louie and Micheal selling most of their ice-cream sandwiches to taxi driver - NO PENALTY
- Matt using his cowboy hat to carry the basket
NOTHING TO COMPARE TO: however the clue specifically stated on your head NOT on your hat so I believe 30 minutes would be appropriate
Things that seemed penalty worthy include:
- Tyler and Nathan getting 50000 from taxi driver at detour
COMPARE TO: Louie and Micheal selling most of their ice-cream sandwiches to taxi driver - NO PENALTY
- Matt using his cowboy hat to carry the basket
NOTHING TO COMPARE TO: however the clue specifically stated on your head NOT on your hat so I believe 30 minutes would be appropriate
1. The cabbie counts as a local
2. Teams still had to place a special holder on their heads
I was under the impression that the rules stated that the basket had to be on top of your head, without using your hands. Since he carried the basket on his head, he didn't break any rule and doesn't deserve a penalty. But that's just my opinion.Things that seemed penalty worthy include:
- Tyler and Nathan getting 50000 from taxi driver at detour
COMPARE TO: Louie and Micheal selling most of their ice-cream sandwiches to taxi driver - NO PENALTY
- Matt using his cowboy hat to carry the basket
NOTHING TO COMPARE TO: however the clue specifically stated on your head NOT on your hat so I believe 30 minutes would be appropriate
1. The cabbie counts as a local
2. Teams still had to place a special holder on their heads
1. I never said the cabbie didn't count as local
2. The 'towel' like holder they placed on their heads isn't the same as a hat - 'like an egg in a egg cup' UMM CHEATING!!! (:;)
I was under the impression that the rules stated that the basket had to be on top of your head, without using your hands. Since he carried the basket on his head, he didn't break any rule and doesn't deserve a penalty. But that's just my opinion.Things that seemed penalty worthy include:
- Tyler and Nathan getting 50000 from taxi driver at detour
COMPARE TO: Louie and Micheal selling most of their ice-cream sandwiches to taxi driver - NO PENALTY
- Matt using his cowboy hat to carry the basket
NOTHING TO COMPARE TO: however the clue specifically stated on your head NOT on your hat so I believe 30 minutes would be appropriate
1. The cabbie counts as a local
2. Teams still had to place a special holder on their heads
1. I never said the cabbie didn't count as local
2. The 'towel' like holder they placed on their heads isn't the same as a hat - 'like an egg in a egg cup' UMM CHEATING!!! (:;)
Either way, the only thing it specified was not to use your hands. Obviously there was no rule against using hats (as the baskets would still be on top of their heads)
dont see why not, except it will be inconvenient to carry it aroundEither way, the only thing it specified was not to use your hands. Obviously there was no rule against using hats (as the baskets would still be on top of their heads)
In that case I'm taking a top hat when I go on the race!
dont see why not, except it will be inconvenient to carry it aroundEither way, the only thing it specified was not to use your hands. Obviously there was no rule against using hats (as the baskets would still be on top of their heads)
In that case I'm taking a top hat when I go on the race!
Tyler and Nathan - My most hated team of the lot. They're just there for the competition and totally not appreciative of the culture and tradition to the places they've visited. They're boring, boring... and very boring. Sadly, they stand a high chance to go FAR due to the physical competitiveness needed for the race. But hell glad I am they're in SIXTH for leg 1. BAD TRACK RECORD. :lol3:
Tyler and Nathan - My most hated team of the lot. They're just there for the competition and totally not appreciative of the culture and tradition to the places they've visited. They're boring, boring... and very boring. Sadly, they stand a high chance to go FAR due to the physical competitiveness needed for the race. But hell glad I am they're in SIXTH for leg 1. BAD TRACK RECORD. :lol3:
You're going to hate me on TV...
Tyler and Nathan - My most hated team of the lot. They're just there for the competition and totally not appreciative of the culture and tradition to the places they've visited. They're boring, boring... and very boring. Sadly, they stand a high chance to go FAR due to the physical competitiveness needed for the race. But hell glad I am they're in SIXTH for leg 1. BAD TRACK RECORD. :lol3:
You're going to hate me on TV...
Ditto.
Tyler and Nathan - My most hated team of the lot. They're just there for the competition and totally not appreciative of the culture and tradition to the places they've visited. They're boring, boring... and very boring. Sadly, they stand a high chance to go FAR due to the physical competitiveness needed for the race. But hell glad I am they're in SIXTH for leg 1. BAD TRACK RECORD. :lol3:
You're going to hate me on TV...
Ditto.
Physical competitiveness is one thing... Derek and Drew were physically fit but at least they're not like BORING.
Nathan and Tyler.. I nearly died watching them perform the tasks with a straight facial expression.
Coutzy, i think you're fairly interesting enough. :lol3:
dont see why not, except it will be inconvenient to carry it aroundEither way, the only thing it specified was not to use your hands. Obviously there was no rule against using hats (as the baskets would still be on top of their heads)
In that case I'm taking a top hat when I go on the race!
Are you going to concede anytime soon? Towel is not equal to cowboy hat :lol:
)-**dont see why not, except it will be inconvenient to carry it aroundEither way, the only thing it specified was not to use your hands. Obviously there was no rule against using hats (as the baskets would still be on top of their heads)
In that case I'm taking a top hat when I go on the race!
Are you going to concede anytime soon? Towel is not equal to cowboy hat :lol:
*insert HAHAHA NO here*
I don't know how people think Richard and Joey putting the netting back in place more thoroughly and in the next leg lying to the Sisters, means they should get a penalty. Teams don't get penalties for those things...
I don't know how people think Richard and Joey putting the netting back in place more thoroughly and in the next leg lying to the Sisters, means they should get a penalty. Teams don't get penalties for those things...
Kiwi Jay and Coutzy,
I Am totally with Bay Bay and Eleven6 on this. Read this which BayBay provided in the Media thread:
"While the first few contestants have told the others where to find the clues, beginning with Tyler and Nathan who then paid it forward to models Sam and Renae, Joey admitted on camera that she had to make sure the clues would not be easily seen by those after her and husband Richard.
Looking at the camera laughing, Joey illustrated how she hid the clue and pinned it down the innerboat, covering them with nets making it hard for fellow racers to find them."
To me this is exactly like Mark and Michael in Phuket in AR14, where they received a 30 minute penalty for obstructing the progress of all later teams by hiding something.
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Decided this race would be the first non-US version I've watched and I think I'm hooked after the first leg.
:bumpGlad you like it. I think this season deffanty compares to some of the best seasons of the US version(espacaliy the first half of the season).
Decided this race would be the first non-US version I've watched and I think I'm hooked after the first leg.