Topic: TAR 33 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 5 1/26/2022 9-10 PM EST

[georgiapeach]

Happy TAR DAY!!!  

        9-10PM TODAY!

TEAMS RACE THROUGH SWITZERLAND WHERE RACERS BUNGEE JUMP OVER 700 FEET OFF THE VERZASCA DAM[/b]


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[georgiapeach]

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[RachelLeVega]

Hi everyone! Can't wait to see what we have in store for tonight as teams continue getting familiar with these unorthodox travel accommodations. Friendly reminder: episode begins at 8:00 P.M. in the Central Time Zone, therefore we still got 1 hour and 18 minutes to go.

See you all there!

[RachelLeVega]

20 minutes until showtime!

[elthemagnifico]

expect another great swiss leg 

[Alenaveda]

Ready to watch another great leg! 

[RachelLeVega]

5 minutes, buckle up!

[RachelLeVega]

And we are on the air!

Previously on TAR, 7 teams returned to restart an adventure of a lifetime after a 19 month shutdown! Traveling throughout northern Switzerland, the Roadblock had Sheri overcoming her fear of heights. Two previously eliminated teams had their second chance, but a mistake at the Detour ended the opportunity for Michael & Moe. 6 teams remain, who will be eliminated next?

Phil says teams will be departing in groups.

Ryan & Dusty are ready to release their inner animal.

ROADBLOCK ALREADY! "Who wants to get down with the Travelocity Roaming Gnome?"
One team member must go to Ticino and visit a TAR14 Switchback, the Verzasca Dam!

[RachelLeVega]

In addition to the bungee jump, teams must be strapped to the gnome and jump alongside it.

Kim is immediately frightened with Ryan & Dusty believing the task involved dancing. Kim & Penn get in their cars and Kim doesn't want to think about the RB. Dusty says this was kismet.

Intro then COMMERCIALS.

[elthemagnifico]

Interesting that they are departing as group instead of individual. I wonder it is a part of covid protocol

[RachelLeVega]

So, what does everyone think of the group departures in 15 minute increments rule?

[elthemagnifico]

So, what does everyone think of the group departures in 15 minute increments rule?

If it is a covid protocol rule, i think its understandable, but im not sure if it is a good idea to apply it for the next seasons. Winner of the leg should also be given advantage for the next of leg and then so on to other teams

[Alenaveda]

Let's see how it works, although I have doubts about it.

[RachelLeVega]

We return to Group 2 of Lulu & Lala and Raquel & Cayla reading their RB clues. Raquel says you win by methodical moves and directing. They joke about navigation as their struggle with them proceeding to struggle to read a map. Lulu & Lala want to spend less time arguing and soak in the environments.

Group 3 consisting of Akbar & Sheri and Arun & Natalia depart with the RB clue. Sheri by default has to perform the task because Akbar is too heavy. Well that's not fair.

Arun & Natalia knows things change and they could very well be good potentials in the race.

Ryan & Dusty and Kim & Penn enjoy the scenery. "I'm gonna jump off something, but at least it's pretty."

Lulu & Lala pass Raquel & Cayla on their way and they think they are underestimating themselves.

Everyone enjoying the scenery like a vacation.

[Plaidmoon]

So, what does everyone think of the group departures in 15 minute increments rule?

It does give hope to teams that were way behind, but it’s a bit unfair to the fastest teams. Could be a way to keep a team taking a fast forward from getting a big advantage on the next leg.

[elthemagnifico]

So sheri have to do the rb because of akbar's weight

[RachelLeVega]

Sheri and Akbar discuss the RB situation while Natalia is reading a compass navigating Arun. Group 1 arrive at Verzasca Dam. "I'd rather roller blade up Mt. Everest than do this." - Dusty

Kim and Dusty duel in a round of rock-paper-scissors to determine who goes first by their own accord. Dusty wins and he goes first. He tries to talk himself to calm his nerves.

[RachelLeVega]

Dusty takes the plunge, and Ryan is having a good time. Meanwhile, Kim is supremely nervous. "I should be driving the kids to school right now." - Kim

Ryan & Dusty get their clue!

ROUTE INFO: Drive to Lugano and find Piazza Carlo Battaglini to find your next clue.

[RachelLeVega]

Raquel and Cayla are continuously praising each other for their navigation, meanwhile Lulu & Lala reach the dam. That means the ex-flight attendants are driving the wrong direction. Uh oh.

Kim is freaking out inside and she takes the plunge!

[elthemagnifico]

Since this is a self driving leg, the new rule isnt kind of problem. It will be a lot of different story if it's a linear leg

[RachelLeVega]

Penn gets emotional with Kim facing her fears. They hug it out with a cry and leave to Lugano. Lulu & Lala get to the RB and Lala goes to take the plunge. Lulu is extremely proud of her. "I didn't pee myself!" - Lala

Arun & Natalia are also going downhill in direction, meanwhile Raquel & Cayla are still believing they are going in the right direction.

Akbar & Sheri reach the RB with Sheri hyperventilating. She says "Oh my god" 2,039,109 times.

Commercials.

[Bookworm]

I thought Raquel & Cayla had a really good edit but this episode is just undermining them over and over and over... time will tell if it's just for this episode or an overall narrative for them (assuming they survive).

[NumfarPTB]

So, what does everyone think of the group departures in 15 minute increments rule?

Very likely COVID protocols, and does make teams officially very close. With 6 teams, top teams only departed 30 minutes ahead of last departure. It does avoid having last team, being hours behind top teams.
Kind of remind me of TAR China leg start style, which mostly negates most of finishing order effects.

It also simplify processes, which they used an HOO or planning around transportation times to bunch teams together anyway.

Update: Not saying that I like it, and I probably hate this a bit, but do say that it makes sense, why they made this change.

[NumfarPTB]

Dusty takes the plunge, and Ryan is having a good time. Meanwhile, Kim is supremely nervous. "I should be driving the kids to school right now." - Kim

Ryan & Dusty get their clue!

ROUTE INFO: Drive to Lugano and find Piazza Carlo Battaglini to find your next clue.

The jump was gorgeous back in 14, still awesome now.

[RachelLeVega]

We come back to Sheri still in shell-shock! She breathes in and out, then has a Fran moment! She takes the plunge! Akbar can't believe she actually bungee jumped. "She did that like a straight G!" - Akbar. They leave the dam in 4th.

Raquel & Cayla finally reach Valle Verzasca and hit a rude awakening at the number pull board. They now know there is a scenic route and a fast route. Arun & Natalia are still nowhere close.

Cayla takes the plunge!