Topic: HaMerotz LaMillion 8 (TAR ISRAEL 8) Ongoing SHOW Discussion

[Xoruz]

At times Reshet's scheduling really annoys me. All throughout last episode they stated that the next episode is on Monday. Now they announce today that it's airing tonight.

[Xoruz]

That was a festive episode. 

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Too bad the tree task din't put Ben & Ori and Lian & Eviatar in the holiday spirit.

[G.B.]

Where are they going next after the Yield board? "Iran Hwaba"? Google Translate is not helping...

It's funny that Shay & Shani and Vova & Alla, this is the second time they're doing a Christmas task in Europe. I still remember Vova dressing up as Santa and going "Ho, ho, ho! Happy Birthday! Oh no, wait..."

Would have been interesting if the Saudi Arabian had agreed to do the task with Y&Y o.O

[jfarbzz]

Well gee I can't imagine why there are a ton of clogs in the preview...could it POSSIBLY that thing they do at the end of every HaMerotz leg that I'm really getting tired of.

Honestly why do they split legs up into three episodes that are 45 minutes to an hour long when none of it matters because it comes down to random BS at the very end? Might as well just start the leg, have a luck task, go to the pit stop, and you would have missed nothing.

[G.B.]

Welcome to my living hell.

[jfarbzz]

Also I noticed on the wiki that the title of episode 4, "התרגיל של שני", was translated to "Monday's Exercise." Are we sure that's correct? Because "שני", the word for Monday, is spelled the exact same way as Shani's name, so there's a change it's referring to her.

[G.B.]

What would specifically be referring to Shani in that episode? Because that episode also aired on Monday, if I remember correctly

[jfarbzz]

What would specifically be referring to Shani in that episode? Because that episode also aired on Monday, if I remember correctly

Probably the deal she made with Ash & Alis? That's what would make the most sense to me.

[T.a22]

hey!

Does everyone here speak Hebrew? If not, how do you understand what the contestants are saying? do you have subtitles?

[jfarbzz]

hey!

Does everyone here speak Hebrew? If not, how do you understand what the contestants are saying? do you have subtitles?

I speak Hebrew! Not sure if anyone else does. Maybe tatasport?

[G.B.]

hey!

Does everyone here speak Hebrew? If not, how do you understand what the contestants are saying? do you have subtitles?

Boy, I get this question a lot. I personally feel you don't need to speak the language to watch any version of The Amazing Race. As long as you understand what the tasks are (usually through Wikipedia), it's still an enjoyable time even if you don't know what anybody is saying. The essence of travel, beautiful destinations, and exciting tasks are still there. Not to mention they usually speak a lot of English when out and abroad, trying to communicate with foreigners.

Furthermore, all Israeli TV is subtitled with Hebrew text. With the help of an online Hebrew keyboard and Google Translate, I can stop and translate anything I really want to know the meaning of.

[tatasport]

hey!

Does everyone here speak Hebrew? If not, how do you understand what the contestants are saying? do you have subtitles?

I speak Hebrew! Not sure if anyone else does. Maybe tatasport?

I'm currently learning it, anything I can help you guys with?
OH WELP MY WILD INFERENCES hang on I'll catch up to those legs since I haven't yet...

[Xoruz]

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Not Vova & Alla. 

[Maanca]

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Guess the luck just wasn't there for them this time. The title is accurate. A painful elimination, indeed

[G.B.]

Dumb.

[jfarbzz]

The only thing more painful than seeing your favorite team eliminated due to a the luck task is seeing them finish the luck task with breathing room only to get screwed by a bad cab 

[jfarbzz]

Also let me get this straight: when the only TAR that's majority Jewish goes to Amsterdam, they don't do anything involving Anne Frank, one of if not THE most famous Holocaust victim (someone pointed out a mural of her but that doesn't count) but they have an entire task devoted to a holiday that Jews don't celebrate...wow that's not a good look.

[tatasport]

Also let me get this straight: when the only TAR that's majority Jewish goes to Amsterdam, they don't do anything involving Anne Frank, one of if not THE most famous Holocaust victim (someone pointed out a mural of her but that doesn't count) but they have an entire task devoted to a holiday that Jews don't celebrate...wow that's not a good look.

My random hunch is that maybe they'd like to introduce them to another culture (per the Race intentions mostly), which also makes sense? Interesting point of view though.

[ZBC Company]

Also let me get this straight: when the only TAR that's majority Jewish goes to Amsterdam, they don't do anything involving Anne Frank, one of if not THE most famous Holocaust victim (someone pointed out a mural of her but that doesn't count) but they have an entire task devoted to a holiday that Jews don't celebrate...wow that's not a good look.

My random hunch is that maybe they'd like to introduce them to another culture (per the Race intentions mostly), which also makes sense? Interesting point of view though.

I think the Jews don`t want remind, and this is the reason why we need to see Germany.

[Xoruz]

Also let me get this straight: when the only TAR that's majority Jewish goes to Amsterdam, they don't do anything involving Anne Frank, one of if not THE most famous Holocaust victim (someone pointed out a mural of her but that doesn't count) but they have an entire task devoted to a holiday that Jews don't celebrate...wow that's not a good look.

My random hunch is that maybe they'd like to introduce them to another culture (per the Race intentions mostly), which also makes sense? Interesting point of view though.

I think the Jews don`t want remind, and this is the reason why we need to see Germany.

Season 2 visited the former home of a Holocaust survivor. Don't know though if a task related to Anne Frank would be viewed as insensitive in Israel.

Fun fact: the Pit Stop was at the former location of the I am Amsterdam sign, which was removed 3 days before the leg was filmed due to overcrowding.

[G.B.]

Christmas is 'exotic' to Israelis.

[T.a22]

Also let me get this straight: when the only TAR that's majority Jewish goes to Amsterdam, they don't do anything involving Anne Frank, one of if not THE most famous Holocaust victim (someone pointed out a mural of her but that doesn't count) but they have an entire task devoted to a holiday that Jews don't celebrate...wow that's not a good look.

well as an israeli jew i would find it a bit offensive if there was a task where Anna Frank memory was involved. in Israel we deal with the memory of the holocaust all the time. we don't need to see it in a humorist show.

[BritishTARFan]

Also let me get this straight: when the only TAR that's majority Jewish goes to Amsterdam, they don't do anything involving Anne Frank, one of if not THE most famous Holocaust victim (someone pointed out a mural of her but that doesn't count) but they have an entire task devoted to a holiday that Jews don't celebrate...wow that's not a good look.

well as an israeli jew i would find it a bit offensive if there was a task where Anna Frank memory was involved. in Israel we deal with the memory of the holocaust all the time. we don't need to see it in a humorist show.

It would only make sense as a reflection point like what they did at Peace Park in Hiroshima or on Goree Island.

[Maanca]

Thought there was an episode today. Changed to Saturday, apparently.

[G.B.]

So, uh...No episode 11 yet?