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Title: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! Thanks Updaters!
Post by: georgiapeach on October 24, 2014, 07:08:05 AM
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Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: georgiapeach on October 24, 2014, 07:09:22 AM
You are welcome to post anytime after 740PM! Or if you can UPDATE.

But PLEASE remember to READ POST ONE! Absolutely no spoilers ahead of the show as it airs or FUTURE spoilers are allowed!!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: georgiapeach on October 24, 2014, 07:10:04 AM
Poloroid cannot be here tonight, hope someone can help!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: SamualDude on October 24, 2014, 06:48:05 PM
I'll be here ready to update tonights episode :)
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: Theo on October 24, 2014, 06:52:40 PM
Happy TAR day everyone :conf: :conf:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: gamerfan09 on October 24, 2014, 06:58:16 PM
I'll give updating a try, watch me fail so bad :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: theamazingracer21 on October 24, 2014, 06:59:28 PM
I have an assignment due in a few days but TAR comes first.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: RachelLeVega on October 24, 2014, 07:00:00 PM
So excited for Morocco! Will be typing an after-episode analysis. :)
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: gamerfan09 on October 24, 2014, 07:01:39 PM
And we're off!

8 teams raced to Copenhagen!

Cyclists felt right at home while Dentists struggled.

At the Roadblock, Robbie served it up!

While Misti & Jim continued their worst!

Kym & Alli won the leg, but 6th place Shelley & Nici had little to celebrate.

The Dentists fell in last but got some surprising news!

8 teams remain... who will be eliminated next?
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: SamualDude on October 24, 2014, 07:02:33 PM
Previously on the Amazing Race!

8 teams raced to Copenhagen, Denmark

Kym & Ali had a great day and won the leg!

Shelley and Nici survived but had a confrontation at the Pit-Stop

Misti & Jim had a bad day and arrived last but didn't need to use the save as it was a non-elimination leg

8 teams remain. Who will be eliminated next?

Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: Vitoko on October 24, 2014, 07:04:40 PM
Hi!  :waves:

Let's have fun tonight :D
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: SamualDude on October 24, 2014, 07:06:24 PM
This is Copenhagen, Denmark. It was once a simply village and now a bustling city. And the VM Houses were the Pit-Stop!

Kym & Ali were the first team to arrive and will be the first team to depart!

Fly to Marrakesh, Morocco!

After landing in Marrakesh they must search a market for a marked stall to find their next clue!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: naejae91 on October 24, 2014, 07:07:11 PM
Speed Bump sign for Misti & Jim right behind the first clue box in Morocco.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: gamerfan09 on October 24, 2014, 07:07:59 PM
Copenhagen Denmark was once a simple fishing village!

The Vien Houses were specially designed to specify daylight views. From here, 8 teams will begin!

Kym & Alli Car commercial segment. They will depart first at 9:48 PM!

Route Info: Fly to Morocco! Once in Marrakesh, they must search for a food cart to receive their next clue! Speed Bump at the market!

Alli confessional: We have more confidence now!

Brooke & Robbie departing at 12:18 AM!

Keithney at 12:22 AM!
Keith: This is our chance to move up!

Amy & Maya: 12:37 AM departing.

Kym & Alli find a flight arriving at 15:15.

Tim& Te Jay at 1:00 AM with the title quote!

Shelley & Nici talking about fixing their communication.

Adam & Bethany at 2:19 AM.

Misti & Jim at 2:29 AM. They're grateful it was an NEL.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: SamualDude on October 24, 2014, 07:08:58 PM
Kym & Ali have found the earliest flight arriving at 8:25am and their lead is gone.

Shelly & Nici had a long talk and they've worked things out

Misti & Jim weren't that far behind Adam & Bethany!

Teams aren't happy that they still have the Save.

and all teams are on the same flight!

Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: gamerfan09 on October 24, 2014, 07:09:41 PM
Everyone is mad Misti & Jim still have the save :lol:

All teams are now making their way to Marrakech Morocco!

Misti & Jim in first, Kym & Alli and Brooke & Robbie close behind!

Shelley & Nici acing directions, apparently Nici is fluent in Spanish!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: gamerfan09 on October 24, 2014, 07:11:41 PM
All teams at the square running!

Keithney in first! ROUTE INFO: Help vendors set up shop! Prepare a food cart to receive your next clue! U-Turn ahead!

Misti & Jim see the Speed Bump!

Speed Bump: They must gather 8 carpets and hang them for sale at a nearby hotel to continue racing!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: SamualDude on October 24, 2014, 07:11:55 PM
Nici is fluent in Spanish and it is hot in Morocco!

Misti & Jim have arrived at the square

Teams are amazed at the square and lost.

Teams must now help local food vendors with their local restaurants! Caution! U-Turn ahead!

Misti & Jim must now display eight carpets as their speed bump!

Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: MrDeerShank on October 24, 2014, 07:13:24 PM
idk why but i like this speed bump
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: SamualDude on October 24, 2014, 07:14:14 PM
The carts are huge and some teams are struggling with controlling them!

Misti & Jim are starting to hang up the carpets now
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: gamerfan09 on October 24, 2014, 07:15:03 PM
Misti with a whole lot of "I'm Good"! :lol:

All other teams at the Active Route Marker!

Tim & Te Jay are out first with their cart!

Misti & Jim hanging the carpets as Adam & Bethany get started with the cart. Mildly struggling with the task!

All teams setting up the cart!

Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: RaceUntilWeDie on October 24, 2014, 07:16:55 PM
Speed Bump & Route Info Task are on point.  :hearts:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: gamerfan09 on October 24, 2014, 07:17:35 PM
Tim & Te Jay, Brooke/Robbie, and Kym/Alli now setting up food!

Keith & Whitney in first!

Whitney: I think the French guy liked me! :lol:

Route Info: Go to a Tannery to receive your next clue!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: gamerfan09 on October 24, 2014, 07:18:00 PM
Dentists struggling at the Speed Bump, and we cut to commercial!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: SamualDude on October 24, 2014, 07:18:49 PM
Can't keep up with how much is going on xD
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: Platrium on October 24, 2014, 07:20:14 PM
My 1st time joining live! :conf: :wohoo: :hrt:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: Theo on October 24, 2014, 07:21:07 PM
Keithney's face looks on confessional very sad and tired :(( Could it be?

I like the challenge so far <333
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: Philimination on October 24, 2014, 07:24:18 PM
ARI, Roadblock, AND Detour in one leg?  :conf:  :hrt:

Also loving the TAR 3 throwbacks! First the carpets, and now the tannery (even though the tannery RB in TAR 3 was in a different city, it still reminds me somewhat of it)
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: gamerfan09 on October 24, 2014, 07:24:27 PM
And we're back!

Dentists finish Speed Bump!

Kym & Alli in 2nd! Wrestlers in 3rd! Shelley & Nici in 4th! Amy & Maya in 5th! Adam & Bethany in 6th! Tim & Te Jay in 7th! Dentists dead last as Phil stands behind them.

Keithney is lost. Everyone but Dentists searching for the tannery.

Keithney first! Roadblock! Deliver leather by bicycle to receive your next clue!

Keith is doing the RB.

Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: gamerfan09 on October 24, 2014, 07:26:43 PM
Amy tripping into the leather pit. :lol:

Brooke about to throw up :lol:

Everyone dealing with the smell at the Roadblock!

Dentists arrive, Misti decides to redeem her Roadblock performance last leg, everyone is now at the Roadblock!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: gamerfan09 on October 24, 2014, 07:29:15 PM
Maya: It smells like a petting zoo in there. :lol:

Kym first out and delivering! Gaysians and Bethany get started delivering too!

Shelley: MISTI IS CATCHING YOU HURRY UP!

Amy, Keith, and Brooke now delivering too!

Misti 7th out to deliver, Shelley & Nici are still at the pits!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: gamerfan09 on October 24, 2014, 07:31:43 PM
Brooke: Bethany is a beast in these challenges.

Shelley & Nici finally out! All teams deciding to work together!

Everyone making their deliveries at the same time! Everyone now going back to get their clue!

Shelley & Nici in FIRST, drama with Keith & Whitney over getting the clue!

Keith: PUSH ME ONE MORE TIME
Shelley: AND THEN WHAT?

:lol:

*COMMERCIAL*
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: RaceUntilWeDie on October 24, 2014, 07:32:25 PM
Omg everyone coming in at once with the RB finished... intense. Must've been exciting for Shelley to see Nici pop in 1st :lol:

But this is an intense/great episode!!! A Speed Bump + Active Route Marker/Task + Roadblock + Detour + U-Turn!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: Bookworm on October 24, 2014, 07:32:41 PM
My Mother posed this question while watching: "How can Jim say 'blood in the water' next to poor Bethany who had her arm bitten off by a shark?" :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: Theo on October 24, 2014, 07:32:54 PM
It's so chaotic <3 :funny: :lol:

And Shelley <333
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: supah on October 24, 2014, 07:33:09 PM
This episode is so chaotic and cultural and amazing I LOVE IT. Not to mention the soundtrack has suddenly improved A LOT! Bring on the Detour!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: Vitoko on October 24, 2014, 07:35:38 PM
I'm loving this leg! Soooo Gooood!  :yess:

 Misti though, for some reason she is really annoying this leg... always confused and kinda clumsy... she reminds me of Nicole from TAR23... For her sake I hope she gets it together...  :umn:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: paradoxinee on October 24, 2014, 07:37:21 PM
I know this is not new but I never love the W-turn appear near the end of the leg.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: gamerfan09 on October 24, 2014, 07:38:59 PM
Shelley: Karma gets the last word in everything.

Everyone leaving at the same time, Kym & Alli and Surfers in first!

Detour: Twirl Time or Tea Time

Twirl Time: Become street performers, one will play drums, the other will twirl head while other plays for one minute. If on point they will get next clue.

Tea Time: Pick up tea set and deliver to restaurant, use one arm to balance the tea while the other will dance. If perfect they will get next clue!

Half of the teams picking Twirl Time! Surfers, Dentists, Gaysians, and Wrestlers pick Tea Time!

Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: gamerfan09 on October 24, 2014, 07:39:32 PM
I'm loving this leg! Soooo Gooood!  :yess:

 Misti though, for some reason she is really annoying this leg... always confused and kinda clumsy... she reminds me of Nicole from TAR23... For her sake I hope she gets it together...  :umn:

Misti <3333333 She's really great! Definitely not like Tracole at all.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: RaceUntilWeDie on October 24, 2014, 07:39:57 PM
I feel like Misti & Jim are going to win this leg & have the best recovery from a NEL (beating Jet & Cord's 6th place NEL). Hope not!!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: Platrium on October 24, 2014, 07:43:15 PM
I like...
that Phil was saying Misti & Jim were at least 12 minutes away. :hrt:
how Nici caught up from last to 1st.
how the dentists caught up from last place.
the speedbump delaying the dentists that way.

But I felt sorry for T&TJ that they fell from last to 1st. :( Looks like it was a 1st-in last-out.

The detour is nice! :hearts: And so is the rb. :hearts: ARI for bonus points. :hrt: And W-turn. :hrt: :hrt: :hrt:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: gamerfan09 on October 24, 2014, 07:43:26 PM
Tea Time update:

Misti & Jim not doing it right because Misti used both hands in balancing the tray.

Brooke & Robbie not doing it right, height is not proper.

Twirl Time update:

Kym & Alli saying it's like being birds and twirling around :lol:

Whitney: I've been doing songwriting since I was 15, so any musical talent did me no good in this task.

Maya's twirling hat keeps falling down :lol:

Shelley's hat keeps hitting her in the face, she has "a dot in her forehead' :lol:


Tea Time:

Brooke & Robbie and Misti & Jim still don't get it on their second try.

Adam & Bethany in first!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: gamerfan09 on October 24, 2014, 07:47:00 PM
Twirl Time:

Kym & Alli on their first go! They get the clue in 2nd!

Keith & Whitney switching :o

Tea Time:

Dentists STILL not getting it on their 6th go because Misti is using both hands.

U-Turn:

Kym & Alli get to U-Turn first! Pit Stop: Go to a bazaar!
Adam & Bethany in 2nd!

Kym & Alli win their second leg in a row!   :conf: :conf: :conf: :conf: :conf:

Adam & Bethany are Team Number Two!

Kym & Alli have won $5,000 each! Congrats!  :hrt:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: SamualDude on October 24, 2014, 07:47:08 PM
Yuss! Kym & Ali win another leg!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: supah on October 24, 2014, 07:47:58 PM
KYM & ALLI <333333333 oh my god this season gets better each episode  :hrt: this leg really gave my old TAR vibes  :luvya:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: gamerfan09 on October 24, 2014, 07:48:31 PM
Shelley & Nici finish the Detour in 3rd!

They get to the Pit Stop, they're U-Turning Keithney or Dentists!

Then we cut to commercial :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: Bookworm on October 24, 2014, 07:49:29 PM
Go Kym & Alli!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: Alenaveda on October 24, 2014, 07:50:41 PM
Logic says Dentists; but how many times we saw the logic used at the moment of putting a pic on the U-Turn?
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: runningblind on October 24, 2014, 07:51:05 PM
Detour at the end of the leg with U-turn in play? Don't like that. Although it happened at least once before as I recall (season 19?)
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: Platrium on October 24, 2014, 07:51:25 PM
Yay for Kym & Alli and Adam & Bethany! :conf:

The W-turn suspense is killing me. :gaah: They're so good at this. If they U-turn Nashville, they're done, because Dentists still have a Save.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: paradoxinee on October 24, 2014, 07:51:55 PM
Detour at the end of the leg with U-turn in play? Don't like that. Although it happened at least once before as I recall (season 19?)

Many times ^^
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: Vitoko on October 24, 2014, 07:52:17 PM
Shelley & Nici finish the Detour in 3rd!

They get to the Pit Stop, they're U-Turning Keithney or Dentists!

Then we cut to commercial :lol:

hahaha that made laugh  :funny: sounds like kidney

I liked the editing of Nici&Shelley's choices for the u-turn!

Oh Man, Such a great episode!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: cbacbacba1 on October 24, 2014, 07:53:12 PM
Detour at the end of the leg with U-turn in play? Don't like that. Although it happened at least once before as I recall (season 19?)
tar 18 leg 9
tar 19 leg 7 & leg 8
tar 21 leg 3
tar 22 leg 5 & leg 10
tar 24 leg 10

they have done this for some many times :knuckles:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: gamerfan09 on October 24, 2014, 07:56:59 PM
We're back!

Shelley & Nici U-Turning Keith & Whitney! :OOOOO

Tea Time:

Tim & Te Jay in 4th!

Misti & Jim in 5th!

Brooke & Robbie in 6th!

Twirl Time:

Whitney wants to switch Detour. They choose not to.

Amy and Maya in 7th!

U-Turn:

Tim & Te Jay not U-Turning anybody!
Brooke & Robbie and Dentists not U-Turning!
Amy & Maya not U-Turning!

Brooke: I thought your ass was gonna be U-Turned :lol:

Pit Stop:

Tim & Te Jay is Team Number Three!
Shelley & Nici is Team Number Four! <3
Brooke & Robbie are Team Number Five!
Misti & Jim is Team Number Six!
Amy & Maya are Team Number Seven!

Keithney in dead last at night. They are eliminated :'(:'(:'(:'(:'(:'(:'(:'(
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: Alenaveda on October 24, 2014, 07:57:43 PM
Detour at the end of the leg with U-turn in play? Don't like that. Although it happened at least once before as I recall (season 19?)

I love it that way.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: Belle Book on October 24, 2014, 07:59:39 PM
Keith & Whitney probably chose the wrong Detour.  Had they taken the Tea one, they might have survived.  Although since Shelly & Nici U-Turned them, they might still be out anyway.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: gamerfan09 on October 24, 2014, 08:00:42 PM
Preview:

Head Shave FF switchback? :O

Teams milking? :lol:

Amy & Maya and Misti & Jim chasing after goats.

Brooke walks on a rope bridge.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: runningblind on October 24, 2014, 08:00:55 PM
Detour at the end of the leg with U-turn in play? Don't like that. Although it happened at least once before as I recall (season 19?)
tar 18 leg 9
tar 19 leg 7 & leg 8
tar 21 leg 3
tar 22 leg 5 & leg 10
tar 24 leg 10

they have done this for some many times :knuckles:

As a Jet&Cord fan I should remember THAT one ;)
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: runningblind on October 24, 2014, 08:02:03 PM
Preview:

Teams milking? :lol:

Amy & Maya and Misti & Jim chasing after goats.

Brooke tightrope walks or something.

It seems to me that they may be making butter in the traditional way (shaking the hanged bag)
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: Vitoko on October 24, 2014, 08:02:44 PM
What a great episode... even the elimination edit was great! And the team I care about the least got eliminated so I'm totally ok with this!  :yess:

Detour at the end of the leg with U-turn in play? Don't like that. Although it happened at least once before as I recall (season 19?)

Hey! It works to keep the tensioin up. And when you have multiple teams fighting to avoid elimination, this usually adds more and more pressure to it.

The preview looks a laid back episode... the bridge is probably a FF so  :yess: I've missed them!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: Platrium on October 24, 2014, 08:03:46 PM
Whoa with the U-turn. Either way, Keithney is dead last, because of their struggle.

I would've said I wished it was a NEL, but we just had one. :lol:

Brooke & Robbie are still funny. :funny: They better stay for a while.

Poor Keithney though, they found the rb 1st, but their struggle at the detour finished them off. :( The U-turn was just an extra effort to them. If the dentists were U-turned, Keithney would still be struggling, so it's a lose-lose situation for them I guess. :(

I'm glad I have no teams to hate. :lol: It felt pretty weird. ???
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: eragon on October 24, 2014, 08:08:22 PM
Keithney.  :'(
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: Bookworm on October 24, 2014, 08:09:18 PM
The Rope Bridge Task could be at Park Lands Amanar
http://www.riad-menzeh.com/english/our-services/adventure/

(http://imgur.com/X9lKLsD.jpg)
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: NoluckBoston on October 24, 2014, 08:15:19 PM
Per strategy would have U turned the Tooth fairies and flushed the save. 
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: Bookworm on October 24, 2014, 08:15:57 PM
Per strategy would have U turned the Tooth fairies and flushed the save.
Keith & Whitney were too far behind, the U-Turn didn't matter.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: Platrium on October 24, 2014, 08:17:50 PM
The speedbump slowed down the dentists. It really made them HAVE to catch up. (10/10)
The ARI determined who gets to the rb 1st, but at least there's one. Bonus points for the slight challenge. :hrt: (10/10)
The rb is quite a challenge I guess. Bonus points for the smell and slight drama. (12/10)
The detour is great! :hugs: Bonus points for struggles here and there, and also for the evening setting for at least one team. The U-turn is also for bonus points, whether it is used, half-used, or not used. (18/10)

Adding drama, memorable moments, inconsistent switching of placements, and more...
Overall: 25/10 :conf: :hearts: :hrt: :luvya: :colors :wohoo: :<3 :lol: :bunny One of the best episode in ages. This is one of my favorites now. I can say that TAR25 delivered better with this one episode compared to the whole TAR24. The improvement is amazing!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: RaceUntilWeDie on October 24, 2014, 08:20:00 PM
What an amazing episode! After seasons of asking for it: we finally got a [good] leg with a Route Info Task, a Roadblock, and a Detour all in one! Don't forget the Speed Bump (which seemed time-consuming, but when Phil said they were at least 12 minutes behind, I was like ??? ) as well. The tasks continue to deliver - one of this season's pros!

1. Kym & Alli - Wasn't expecting them to win another leg since everyone was equalized. But they proved that they can still be the best even on the same ground as the other teams. We didn't see too much of them sadly until they randomly won the leg. Their spinning heads was :lol:
2. Adam & Bethany - Finally saw Bethany do a Roadblock (surprised she did this one & not last week's). She's a real trooper. This team continues to be one of my favorites.
3. Tim & Te Jay - We saw a little bit more of them this week. Ready to Morocc'and Roll. Hated seeing them fall to last after getting the through Roadblock right first.
4. Shelley & Nici - Loved them this episode! I wish they were more like this in the previous legs. I REALLY wanted to see them get a Top 3 finish though  :'( Wish they U-Turned the Dentists, but I guess it was smarter to U-Turn Keith & Whitney because they KNOW they were still behind.
5. Brooke & Robbie - Hated to see them struggle in the Detour & fall behind. Attention to detail... Didn't see too much of them this episode.
6. Misti & Jim - Okay Jim, you're gonna come back to the top we get it. We got to see more Misti in action... under a bad light, unfortunately.
7. Amy & Maya - Not toooo much of them this week. But that's nothing new... Sucked to see them fall behind at the Roadblock.
8. Keith & Whitney - They were doing so well... reminds me of Jessica & John from last season in their elimination leg. They were growing on me too. I didn't mind their little arguments tbh :lol: Their confrontation with Shelley/Nici wasn't as heated as the previews made it seem...

It was nice to see a nice elimination edit though. I HATE when eliminated teams are only edited for 30 seconds at the end (see: Dennis & Isabelle, leg 2).

These past 2 episodes have really delivered, I must say. Please let it continue ... as we got another animal task next week!

LOVE: Kym & Alli, Adam & Bethany, Shelley & Nici, Brooke & Robbie
LIKE: Tim & Te Jay, Amy & Maya
NEUTRAL: Misti & Jim
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Post by: Polaroid on October 24, 2014, 08:20:34 PM
Thanks for updating Samual and gamer! Much appreciated. :hrt: Sounds like a great episode. Still stuck at school so let's see if I can make it back home to watch the PST airing... :lol:
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Post by: RachelLeVega on October 24, 2014, 08:37:17 PM
After-episode analysis
LEG 5 (Denmark --> Morocco) EPISODE ANALYSIS
BETTER TITLE QUOTE: "I Have a Knot on My Forehead" - Shelley
Tonight, we saw the teams break down, break into music, and break into extreme tempers in the arid, historical center of Marrakesh, Morocco. When they first stepped foot onto the Jemaa el Fna plaza, a vendor cart was set up rather quickly and the teams were speeding off to complete their core tasks. After a series of kicking & screaming, faltering & outright failing, the teams concluded their Leg with a throwback visit to Café Glacier and a fresh Pit Stop location - an embellished carpet shop.
(Fun fact: Café Glacier was also a Pit Stop location in TAR3)

SPEED BUMP: (Carpet hooking)
In this Speed Bump, Misti & Jim had to use a hook to hang and tie six carpets on a thin strand of string. A task requiring patience and a bit of strength, the challenge is a direct hit on the board. It took long enough to balance the rugs, but not fall too behind everyone else.
SPEED BUMP SCORE: 10/10

ROADBLOCK: (Who is great at "hiding" a secret?)
This Roadblock forced teammates to scrape animal fur off of its hides then deliver pre-dried hides to a little shop in the middle of old town. Pluses to this task includes the cultural reference to Marrakesh's open-air scene at a tannery, confusing navigation among the labyrinth pathways, and the major mix-up of teams while completing this task. A negative while watching this is the insipid editing which has been an issue all season. Nevertheless, a very unique task that flipped the team placements head over heels.
ROADBLOCK SCORE: 9.7/10

DETOUR: (Trance Dance or Sweet Tea)
In Trance Dance, teams had to boogie to the beat of drums by using their head... (in a Phil voice) literally! A seemingly boring task to watch, I was surprised how difficult it really was for certain racers, especially Whitney. Despite the lackluster viewpoint from the audience, I enjoyed the frustrations of teams getting the rhythm just right. In Sweet Tea, teams had to serve petite cups of herbal tea in a traditional Moroccan etiquette: use one hand to hold a platter of cups while utilizing two others pouring the refreshment in a waterfall motion. I found the task decent enough with the only challenge being reading the clue properly, but I hope this is the limit for seasonal waiter tasks.
DETOUR SCORE: 8/10

OTHER SCORES:
TEAM DEVELOPMENT: 8/10
TEAM DRAMA: 8/10 (Shelley & Nici made a wrong choice at the U-Turn)
EDITING: 8/10
SOUNDTRACK: 7.5/10
PIT STOP CONFIGURATION: 8/10 (Better, but still never verbally announced 4th to 6th)
SHELLEY & NICI's BIPOLAR EDIT: 10/10 (I don't know why, but I loved it!)
HEAD-SPINNING EXCITING TIME: 8/10
OVERALL: 8.5/10

Best episode of the season! :<3
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: RaceUntilWeDie on October 24, 2014, 08:53:42 PM
Alternate Episode Titles:
"Ready to Morocc'and Roll" - Tim (I think that's the complete phrase? I just like longer titles :lol: )
"Butterflies Out of My Stomach" - Bethany
"Like Shaving My Back" - Adam
"Push Me One More Time" - Keith
"I Have No Rhythm" - Amy or Maya?

I should work for the title crew :lol:  :-[
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: Jobby on October 24, 2014, 08:59:07 PM
I didn't know where to slot in Kym and Allie for they were not seen anywhere except at the Detour which they seemed to be struggling. LOL so they proved me wrong and continued to dominate.

<33333

And nobody U-TURN the Dentists? Wow.
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Post by: Bookworm on October 24, 2014, 09:08:42 PM
The speed bump carpet shop I believe was the same one used in TAR3 for Teri and Ian's ff.
and the RB location for TAR3 was the same as the W-Turn

The carpet shop for the FF looks more like the Pit Stop tbh
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: RachelLeVega on October 24, 2014, 09:13:46 PM
The speed bump Pit Stop carpet shop I believe was the same one used in TAR3 for Teri and Ian's ff.
and the RB location for TAR3 was the same as the W-Turn
Neat throwback trade-off, and wasn't Jemaa el Fna TAR3's escargot-serving Roadblock location?

I believe Café Glacier was the Pit Stop... I remember being saddened by Michael & Kathy finding out they arrived in last place and seeing a balcony wall behind them.
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Post by: Bookworm on October 24, 2014, 09:15:56 PM
The speed bump carpet shop I believe was the same one used in TAR3 for Teri and Ian's ff.
and the RB location for TAR3 was the same as the W-Turn
Neat throwback trade-off, and wasn't Jemaa el Fna TAR3's escargot-serving Roadblock location?

I believe Café Glacier was the Pit Stop... I remember being saddened by Michael & Kathy finding out they arrived in last place and seeing a balcony wall behind them.
Cafe Glacier was where teams received the RB clue, they served snails in Jemaa el Fnaa Square. Remember the HOO which bunched teams exempt Teri & Ian and Aaron & Arianne until 5 pm?
Riad Catalina was the Pit Stop
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Post by: stekay on October 24, 2014, 09:50:19 PM
That episode was perfection. Moroccan culture delivered immensely <3 Even better we get to see another side of it next week!  :conf:
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Post by: nosyrabbit on October 24, 2014, 10:05:31 PM
Keithney  :'( :'(
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! *UPDATER NEEDED*
Post by: RachelLeVega on October 24, 2014, 10:27:05 PM
The speed bump carpet shop I believe was the same one used in TAR3 for Teri and Ian's ff.
and the RB location for TAR3 was the same as the W-Turn
Neat throwback trade-off, and wasn't Jemaa el Fna TAR3's escargot-serving Roadblock location?

I believe Café Glacier was the Pit Stop... I remember being saddened by Michael & Kathy finding out they arrived in last place and seeing a balcony wall behind them.
Cafe Glacier was where teams received the RB clue, they served snails in Jemaa el Fnaa Square. Remember the HOO which bunched teams exempt Teri & Ian and Aaron & Arianne until 5 pm?
Riad Catalina was the Pit Stop
Ahh, okay. Thanks for the clarification! :waves:
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Post by: paldog123456 on October 24, 2014, 10:46:26 PM
The speed bump Pit Stop carpet shop I believe was the same one used in TAR3 for Teri and Ian's ff.
and the RB location for TAR3 was the same as the W-Turn
Neat throwback trade-off, and wasn't Jemaa el Fna TAR3's escargot-serving Roadblock location?

I believe Café Glacier was the Pit Stop... I remember being saddened by Michael & Kathy finding out they arrived in last place and seeing a balcony wall behind them.

I think you're right. That Roadblock is the only one Flo did all season. :lol:
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Post by: gamerfan09 on October 24, 2014, 10:53:15 PM
Anyone notice Amy & Maya progressively getting more screentime every week? <3
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Post by: Zachary on October 24, 2014, 11:12:40 PM
NOOOO!!! My first pick for the final 3 was booted already????

Keith and Whitney had a really bad leg. They were first before the Roadblock :(

I think Shelley and Nici made the right and wrong decision with that W-Turn.
It was right because Keith and Whitney were for sure behind them, but
It was mostly wrong because:
a. They were quite ahead so I don't think u-turning another team is that necessary. There's another one that will probably appear before leg 9 and they can no longer use that.
b. Since they were the only team to utilize a u-turn, they were quite an easy target for the upcoming one because again, they can no longer use a u-turn.
c. They should have u-turn the dentists so maybe, MAYBE, they would get last and the safe will be utilized. Now the dentists are safe no matter what for the upcoming leg and Shelley and Nici are NOT
d. Keith and Whitney were too far behind anyway so why bother push them even more behind

RIP Keith and Whitney! I say they return for a comeback season lol! And OMG Amy and Maya is the only team left that hasn't made the podium! 
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Post by: RaceUntilWeDie on October 24, 2014, 11:18:33 PM
An insider video uploaded on the The Amazing Race YouTube channel shows Keith & Whitney U-Turning Amy & Maya.
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Post by: Dånooky on October 24, 2014, 11:28:15 PM
I liked Kym & Allies performance, they now tie with the Twinnies and Charla & Mirna for two leg wins. Hopefully they win more legs. I did not like how Jim was mocking Maya at the Roadblock about how they were experiencing the local culture, he was probably channeling his inner KKKendra. I was surprised that Shelley & Nici were relevant to this episode and even got their own montage, I thought they were doomed to be eliminated. I liked the confessionals we got from all the girl teams KA's head twirling was hilarious, we got an update on SN's breakdown aftermath and we got to know AM more. Also Bethany keeps rocking it and impressing everyone.

I'm glad Keithney got eliminated since I felt they had the least drive to keep going and they were the least entertaining.
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Post by: Zachary on October 24, 2014, 11:32:51 PM
An insider video uploaded on the The Amazing Race YouTube channel shows Keith & Whitney U-Turning Amy & Maya.

really? they were in both detours back and forth. They should have realized there are no more teams left at the either site except them. I think they know it's a lost cause.
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Post by: Jobby on October 24, 2014, 11:33:54 PM
I think the U-TURN was more personal than strategic for Shelley/Nici and tbh, if a U-TURN has a personal agenda plus they are getting rid of a team who has proven to be stronger than them, why not?

My bigger question is if teams sort of know that Misti and Jim are still behind them, why not U-TURN them to burn out the Save? Then again, they probably had a good r/s with Misti/Jim and because the race is trying to portray the dentists as the Villians, they completely left the mingling with the other teams out.

Also, pre-race I would have expected Amy and Maya and Shelley/Nici to make F7 so... WOW! <3

And yay for Kym and Allie winning a leg where everyone is on equal grounds with them.

Misti and Jim still can beat Dave and Rachel's 8 legs record if they win all the remaining legs. :funny: Let's see it happen! :DD LOL
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Post by: RaceUntilWeDie on October 24, 2014, 11:36:04 PM
An insider video uploaded on the The Amazing Race YouTube channel shows Keith & Whitney U-Turning Amy & Maya.

really? they were in both detours back and forth. They should have realized there are no more teams left at the either site except them. I think they know it's a lost cause.

They U-Turned them right after finding out they were U-Turned (before going to/completing the second Detour). They knew they were last but they just decided to give it a shot. Glad they didn't quit despite being dead last at night.
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Post by: Jobby on October 24, 2014, 11:36:32 PM
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I'm glad Keithney got eliminated since I felt they had the least drive to keep going and they were the least entertaining.

Yes yes yes! Least drive. There's just this thing about Keith which made it seem like he didn't want to be on Survivor, and now Amazing Race!
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Post by: Zachary on October 24, 2014, 11:39:53 PM
An insider video uploaded on the The Amazing Race YouTube channel shows Keith & Whitney U-Turning Amy & Maya.

really? they were in both detours back and forth. They should have realized there are no more teams left at the either site except them. I think they know it's a lost cause.

They U-Turned them right after finding out they were U-Turned (before going to/completing the second Detour). They knew they were last but they just decided to give it a shot. Glad they didn't quit despite being dead last at night.

I thought they switched detours from the twirling to the one with the tea so that's why I said they were already in both sites prior to the w-turn
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Post by: Polaroid on October 24, 2014, 11:41:09 PM
WOW that was a chaotic leg... and I loved it. :lol: Kym & Alli and Adam & Bethany seemed to be calm and mostly under the radar throughout the leg. Glad they finished first and second.

Also glad to see Shelley & Nici working together much better this leg. :hearts: Jim is definitely not getting a great edit and Misti seemed quite flustered. Quite different than how they started this race...

Tasks were cool and the crazy environment made it 10x better. TAR 25 is really delivering! :hoot:
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Post by: Dånooky on October 24, 2014, 11:41:20 PM
My bigger question is if teams sort of know that Misti and Jim are still behind them, why not U-TURN them to burn out the Save?

I think one team made it clear that they wanted to save the U-Turn for later. Think about it: if you U-Turn Misti and Jim but they end up not being last and keeping the Save, then you would have burned your U-Turn power. Once another team was U-Turned, Misti & Jim's probability of being last decreased dramatically (based on their performance). It might have worked if two teams pulled out Twinnie scheme of U-Turning the Dentists and burning the second slot so that no one would fall behind them.

Compared to the Express Pass where it burns automatically with a U-Turn, a team has a greater chance of keeping their Save if another team has been U-Turned with them.
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Post by: Zachary on October 24, 2014, 11:46:42 PM
My bigger question is if teams sort of know that Misti and Jim are still behind them, why not U-TURN them to burn out the Save?

I think one team made it clear that they wanted to save the U-Turn for later. Think about it: if you U-Turn Misti and Jim but they end up not being last and keeping the Save, then you would have burned your U-Turn power. Once another team was U-Turned, Misti & Jim's probability of being last decreased dramatically (based on their performance). It might have worked if two teams pulled out Twinnie scheme of U-Turning the Dentists and burning the second slot so that no one would fall behind them.

Compared to the Express Pass where it burns automatically with a U-Turn, a team has a greater chance of keeping their Save if another team has been U-Turned with them.

yup. Misti and Jim would mostly u-turn Amy and Maya or Keith and Whitney and still survive the leg with the Safe. I was just surprised no other teams went for them lol. Probably I got fed up way too much with the editing works for Jim that I wanna see him and Misti getting screwed yet again lol.
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Post by: Zachary on October 24, 2014, 11:49:06 PM
Tasks were cool and the crazy environment made it 10x better. TAR 25 is really delivering! :hoot:

it really is! and they called last season All Stars! Pfft give my booty a break!
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Post by: Dånooky on October 24, 2014, 11:51:03 PM
Probably I got fed up way too much with the editing works for Jim that I wanna see him and Misti getting screwed yet again lol.

I think the editors are emphasizing how Misti keeps messing up; but I have to say I like how Jim is not giving her a hard time. Either they end up losing by one of Misti's mistakes or they learn how to overcome that weakness.
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Post by: Jobby on October 25, 2014, 01:20:22 AM
I like Misti and Jim's team dynamic and know that it's the edit that's influencing us to NOT like them.

And yea, after reading about the Save pass usage from Jim. It makes no sense to U-TURN them because unless a Twinnie scheme is pulled out, Misti and Jim's SAVE will still be there and they will use their U-TURN. And teams probably like Misti and Jim but because they are supposed to be the Villians we don't see any of their interaction with the other teams.

I love this leg, but let's just establish the fact that if you're going to have a U-TURN with no chance of recovery, either you put it on a NEL, or don't have it. :/
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Post by: Platrium on October 25, 2014, 04:04:14 AM
I think it was just on a simple sorry? ???

Misti said sorry to Nici when the former bumped the latter.
As for angry Keith, Shelley just kept her calm and released everything by the U-turn.

This is just my guess.
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Post by: Kamineko on October 25, 2014, 04:14:52 AM
Definitely a really good episode! Love the fact that all five episodes on this season beat all the legs of Season 24. :hoot:

Am I wrong or the whole leg was just literally in Jemaa el-Fnaa and its surroundings? Because Shelly & Nici never had their bags taken since arriving at the square and took it when they went to Pit Stop.

The only thing that I don't really like in this leg is the Pit Stop location. There are SO many beautiful locations in Marrakesh for the Pit Stop and the production picked a carpet shop. :groan:
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Post by: Hysha on October 25, 2014, 06:21:51 AM
I really love this leg!! Adam & Bethany were so close to win, but i'm extremely happy for Kym & Alli! :)

Bethany doing the RB was <3
I feel a bit sad for Keith and Whitney, but it's ok.

I think the next leg will be awesome! Brooke on the wooden bridge will be cool. :P heheh
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Post by: Jobby on October 25, 2014, 12:06:48 PM
God, this leg was so close, from the restaurant task, to the Roadblock (everyone got lost and then stuck at the same corner, where the shop is by the side), and then together at the Roadblock.. and then the Detour.

It is unfair to say that the head turning Detour was easier. That was skill. The tea pouring was detailed oriented and of course skill's involved but it's pretty easy to pour tea that way (I've tried it). I think this is the first time I really really liked a Detour at a U-TURN which is fair, both at the same location and both seemed to be equally challenging.

The Roadblock was pretty culturally relevant and the drama made it better. Active Route Info was interesting but definitely amazing to know/see how these stalls work.

Amazing amazing leg. I think that even though the Detour gave Keith and Whitney no chance to move forward, they sort of really brought it upon themselves by getting in a quarrel with another team. Shelley and Nici were right, Whitney wasn't there yet, so why not just let them get the clue. It's probably just 1 second difference and Keith's competitiveness sort of did them in.

In any case, without the U-TURN they would have been toast either. So, bad on Shelley and Nici for wasting their U-TURN, but they did sealed the Survivor's fate.

AWESOME LEG. <3 This season make Allstars laughable.
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Post by: Belle Book on October 25, 2014, 03:37:32 PM
An insider video uploaded on the The Amazing Race YouTube channel shows Keith & Whitney U-Turning Amy & Maya.

really? they were in both detours back and forth. They should have realized there are no more teams left at the either site except them. I think they know it's a lost cause.

They U-Turned them right after finding out they were U-Turned (before going to/completing the second Detour). They knew they were last but they just decided to give it a shot. Glad they didn't quit despite being dead last at night.

Yeah, they probably were hoping for a miracle but deep down inside knew it wasn't going to happen.
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Post by: Pi on October 25, 2014, 04:59:23 PM
An insider video uploaded on the The Amazing Race YouTube channel shows Keith & Whitney U-Turning Amy & Maya.
I thought I saw Whitney taking opening the U-Turn pictures box at the W-Turn watching the episode, so this must be it.
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Post by: paradoxinee on October 25, 2014, 08:15:24 PM
I don't know but why did Keith have to wait for Whitney to receive the clue?
Normally, after finishing the Roadblock, the Roadblock performer receives the clue by himself/herself before reuniting with his/her partner to read it, right?
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Post by: couchracer on October 25, 2014, 10:36:13 PM
Misti and Jim seem like a really strong couple. I do not understand Shelley. I did not care for Keith and Whitney much until this leg. Whitney talks a lot. U-turn karma usually takes out the u-turner, so watch out Shelley and Nici. I did not expect the bikers to do so well, power to them.
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Post by: aryanisetiawan on October 26, 2014, 07:46:28 AM
minus the "PHIL-NOT-SAYING-EVERY-TEAM-PLACEMENT-AT-THE-PITSTOP"
i consider this episode equal to the quality of the ones in sseason 18, which is a fabulous thing 
 :conf:for the ARI, roadblock and detour
 :conf: for more exciting music
 :conf: well-thought roadblock and detour

hopefully the episodes get better. although i hate to say the preview of the next episode looks quite boring, but you never know. :D
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Post by: NMC on October 26, 2014, 09:22:36 AM
OK......... This Leg was just :<3
Kym & Alli winning 2 Legs in a ROW!  :<3
Nicci going from last to 1st at the RB!  :<3
ARI, Detour, RB and Speedbump in the same Leg!  :<3  (Have we even ever had this before?  ???)
Everyone bunched together for the majority of the Leg!  :<3

The only downsides were that Jim & Misti weren't U-Turned, although it probably wouldn't have affected them much anyway, and Phil once again not announcing all team placements.  :groan:

I REALLY want to like them, because they actually seem like really nice people, and with Misti's continuation to miss details, and fumble at almost every task she does, it makes them so much more human, and not this "Super-Human, Invincible" Team that they (And Editing) want us to think they are.
Kym & Alli however, are slowly becoming my favourite F/F Team ever I think.  :hearts:
I can't think of a better episode than this is recent memory.  :wohoo:
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Post by: NMC on October 26, 2014, 03:18:33 PM
Out of Boredom, here's the Team Averages after Leg 5:

1. Kym & Alli - 3
2. Adam & Bethany - 3.4
3. Misti & Jim - 3.6
4. Tim & Te Jay - 4.6
5. Brooke & Robbie - 4.8
6. Keith & Whitney - 5.4
7. Amy & Maya - 6
8. Shelley & Nicci - 6.2

It's crazy that Kym & Alli are officially the strongest team in the Race, and even though I still look at Jim & Misti as the strongest, they're only just on the Podium in 3rd. 
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Post by: Pi on October 26, 2014, 04:23:09 PM
Out of Boredom, here's the Team Averages after Leg 5:

1. Kym & Alli - 3
2. Adam & Bethany - 3.4
3. Misti & Jim - 3.6
4. Tim & Te Jay - 4.6
5. Brooke & Robbie - 4.8
6. Keith & Whitney - 5.4
7. Amy & Maya - 6
8. Shelley & Nicci - 6.2

It's crazy that Kym & Alli are officially the strongest team in the Race, and even though I still look at Jim & Misti as the strongest, they're only just on the Podium in 3rd.
Kym/Alli have won as many legs as Jim/Misti, and they've never finished last *cough, cough*
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Post by: NMC on October 26, 2014, 04:32:57 PM
Kym/Alli have won as many legs as Jim/Misti, and they've never finished last *cough, cough*

I know, it's great!  :lol:
It's so strange, because when I think about the Season as a whole so far, I instantly just think of Misti & Jim being the most dominant team.................. which is clearly not the case.  :hoot:

I'd love them to stay at the bottom for the rest of the Race now, just to keep Jim humbled. (I think I'd be able to grow to LOVE them if this happened)  :lol:
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Post by: Pi on October 26, 2014, 04:49:38 PM
Kym/Alli have won as many legs as Jim/Misti, and they've never finished last *cough, cough*

I know, it's great!  :lol:
It's so strange, because when I think about the Season as a whole so far, I instantly just think of Misti & Jim being the most dominant team.................. which is clearly not the case.  :hoot:

I'd love them to stay at the bottom for the rest of the Race now, just to keep Jim humbled. (I think I'd be able to grow to LOVE them if this happened)  :lol:
Jim: I want us to be the most dominant team in TAR history.
*finishes last*
 :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! Thanks Updaters!
Post by: serendipity on October 26, 2014, 04:52:30 PM
This episode is really epic! Together with last episode both are Emmy winning materials!
It would be better if they explore more areas around Marrakesh though, right now it's all in the market and medina area.

I am watching those extra videos on YouTube but I don't understand why they have some free time to kill in the plaza? So that means there's a HoO before the ARL? But from the episode it doesn't seem like the case? A bit confused...
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! Thanks Updaters!
Post by: NMC on October 26, 2014, 05:01:12 PM
This episode is really epic! Together with last episode both are Emmy winning materials!
It would be better if they explore more areas around Marrakesh though, right now it's all in the market and medina area.

I am watching those extra videos on YouTube but I don't understand why they have some free time to kill in the plaza? So that means there's a HoO before the ARL? But from the episode it doesn't seem like the case? A bit confused...

I agree with everything you said.
This episode is without doubt worthy of an Emmy win, and I would've liked to see them go around Marrakesh more, but the upside to staying in the market was the epic bunch togetherness.  :lol:

But YES!!!!! I was thinking they exact same thing about when they found the time to wander around the city.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! Thanks Updaters!
Post by: Belle Book on October 26, 2014, 05:01:55 PM
Kym/Alli have won as many legs as Jim/Misti, and they've never finished last *cough, cough*

I know, it's great!  :lol:
It's so strange, because when I think about the Season as a whole so far, I instantly just think of Misti & Jim being the most dominant team.................. which is clearly not the case.  :hoot:

I'd love them to stay at the bottom for the rest of the Race now, just to keep Jim humbled. (I think I'd be able to grow to LOVE them if this happened)  :lol:
Jim: I want us to be the most dominant team in TAR history.
*finishes last*
 :funny:

Yeah, it's hilarious -- and ironic too!   :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! Thanks Updaters!
Post by: scruffs on October 26, 2014, 07:28:47 PM
What is the Twinnie scheme of U-turn? Sorry, don't get it.  ??? :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! Thanks Updaters!
Post by: Alenaveda on October 26, 2014, 07:44:13 PM
What is the Twinnie scheme of U-turn? Sorry, don't get it.  ??? :lol:

The scheme is basically:

Teams A and B made an alliance to take out of the race Team C by using the U-Turn.

Team A use the first spot of the U-Turn on Team C.
Team B use the second spot of the U-Turn on Team A, don't allow Team C to use it on another team, so if there's more teams behind them all those couples surpass them leaving Team C in last place.
Of course, to be effective Teams A and B must be ahead of Team C.

In the season where this scheme was used, three teams were part of the "executioners alliance" (Twinnies, Chippendales and Trexi) and the victim were Abbie & Ryan.
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! Thanks Updaters!
Post by: Platrium on October 27, 2014, 02:44:27 AM
Kym/Alli have won as many legs as Jim/Misti, and they've never finished last *cough, cough*

I know, it's great!  :lol:
It's so strange, because when I think about the Season as a whole so far, I instantly just think of Misti & Jim being the most dominant team.................. which is clearly not the case.  :hoot:

I'd love them to stay at the bottom for the rest of the Race now, just to keep Jim humbled. (I think I'd be able to grow to LOVE them if this happened)  :lol:
Jim: I want us to be the most dominant team in TAR history.
*finishes last*
 :funny:

Yeah, it's hilarious -- and ironic too!   :funny:

 :funny: :funny: :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! Thanks Updaters!
Post by: Jobby on October 27, 2014, 11:45:46 AM
Kym and Allie has the best average now of all the teams. I don't know if that has ever happened for an all-female team to have the best average amongst all the remaining teams in a season.

Even Jill and Thomas had a better average than Nat and Kat! :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! Thanks Updaters!
Post by: serendipity on October 27, 2014, 12:08:53 PM
Kym and Allie has the best average now of all the teams. I don't know if that has ever happened for an all-female team to have the best average amongst all the remaining teams in a season.

Even Jill and Thomas had a better average than Nat and Kat! :funny:

I think Dustin/Kandice may have the best average placing in Season 11? I'm sure they did better than Eric/Danielle!
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! Thanks Updaters!
Post by: Jobby on October 27, 2014, 09:15:17 PM
Nope their average is 2.9 plus and Rob and Amber has got 2.75 lol
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! Thanks Updaters!
Post by: albegrato on October 28, 2014, 03:26:08 AM
Actually, from that season, Oswald & Danny got the highest finishing average.

I don't understand why Phil not saying their placements is that important. As long as the editing (the flow of the shot) is great, it's all good. It was weird at first, but it's getting better, right? Besides, at least now, they are showing the introduction theme each episode :hoot:
Title: Re: TAR 25 East Coast EP 5 SHOW updates and commentary! Thanks Updaters!
Post by: Jobby on October 28, 2014, 06:23:37 AM
It's okay if they don't show the placements as long as it's not a 3 seconds focus on Amy and Maya that is irrelevant to them finishing the leg. :funny: