Amazing Race 8 Official Thread!

[skcin]

Premiere is Tuesday 9/27/05 at 9pm :blob1: . Here's the link to read the teams' bio's:

http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race8/

I'm already rooting for the Weaver family. The Paolo's sound funny & I also want to see how Austin Black does - he's 8!

The Linz family gets points from me since they're wearing orange shirts :D . Also - one brother lives here. I already dislike the Schroeder's, mainly for the note that "17 year old Stassi is the queen of the family" Blergh. :rolleyes:

[ontheEdgeof17]

Here's my prediction on the way the race will go (Totally based on looks...and bios...but mostly looks :lol: )

Weaver
Gaghan
Godlewski
Bransen
Paolo
Shroeder
Black

With Linz, Aiello, and Rogers in the final three.

[all the same]

I've never been able to get into this show. It's all like "Hey, let's go! Hurry! We gotta get to the... place... yeah, let's go! Hurry!" I TOTALLY miss The Mole. If The Amazing Race had someone trying to sabotage their missions, I'd be all over it! But seeing everyone hurrying to get someone just doesn't hold my interest. :shrug:

[ontheEdgeof17]

I've never been able to get into this show. It's all like "Hey, let's go! Hurry! We gotta get to the... place... yeah, let's go! Hurry!" I TOTALLY miss The Mole. If The Amazing Race had someone trying to sabotage their missions, I'd be all over it! But seeing everyone hurrying to get someone just doesn't hold my interest. :shrug:


Don't taint this thread with negativity...the AR is awesome, fool! :)

...and I miss The Mole, too. I freaking loved that show...esp when Anderson Cooper hosted it.

[macfanken]

I've never been able to get into this show. It's all like "Hey, let's go! Hurry! We gotta get to the... place... yeah, let's go! Hurry!" I TOTALLY miss The Mole. If The Amazing Race had someone trying to sabotage their missions, I'd be all over it! But seeing everyone hurrying to get someone just doesn't hold my interest. :shrug:


Daniel... you should give it another chance... it's the best!! :blob2:

[dissention]

I've never been able to get into this show. It's all like "Hey, let's go! Hurry! We gotta get to the... place... yeah, let's go! Hurry!" I TOTALLY miss The Mole. If The Amazing Race had someone trying to sabotage their missions, I'd be all over it! But seeing everyone hurrying to get someone just doesn't hold my interest. :shrug:

I loved the first two seasons of The Mole (I wonder why...), but I hated those celebrity editions. They were soooooooo bad. Corbin Bernsen and Stephen Baldwin? Yech.

The Amazing Raace kicks ass, though. My favorite "reality" show by far because I get so into it. I literally jump on my couch and slap my hands and stomp my feet and yell and scream when I watch it.

[dissention]

Don't taint this thread with negativity...the AR is awesome, fool! :)

...and I miss The Mole, too. I freaking loved that show...esp when Anderson Cooper hosted it.

The first season is on DVD. It's worth owning just to hear Anderson sing Tiny Bubbles.

[ontheEdgeof17]

The first season is on DVD. It's worth owning just to hear Anderson sing Tiny Bubbles.

No way?! :eek:

I liked the second season when they burned all their items...and a few days later or so they got them back. LOL. I got a chuckle on that one.

[SuzeQuze]

I loved the first two seasons of The Mole (I wonder why...), but I hated those celebrity editions. They were soooooooo bad. Corbin Bernsen and Stephen Baldwin? Yech.

The Amazing Raace kicks ass, though. My favorite "reality" show by far because I get so into it. I literally jump on my couch and slap my hands and stomp my feet and yell and scream when I watch it.

:laugh: That's awesome. That's totally what I do. Can't wait for this show to start! Stupid fall has come too quickly. But wait, I love fall!

[dissention]

No way?! :eek:

Yup. I got it at Best Buy when it came out for less than $15, I believe, which was a steal. I can't imagine it's much more than that now.

I liked the second season when they burned all their items...and a few days later or so they got them back. LOL. I got a chuckle on that one.

Didn't you notice how the first two seasons were really inventive and, dare I say it, intelligent? Then they did those celebrity ones and it totally went down the ****ter. Not to mention that Ahmad Rahad is quite possibly the most annoying man on the face fo the Earth.

[ontheEdgeof17]

Didn't you notice how the first two seasons were really inventive and, dare I say it, intelligent? Then they did those celebrity ones and it totally went down the ****ter. Not to mention that Ahmad Rahad is quite possibly the most annoying man on the face fo the Earth.


It really was the most creative show I have ever seen. Every episode I thought I had it figured out, but I never did. It funny how the creators knew that no one would be able to figure out The Mole because human error runs rampant and so many mistakes were made during each task, keeping the identity hidden until the end. Amazing.

[all the same]

Don't taint this thread with negativity...the AR is awesome, fool! :)

...and I miss The Mole, too. I freaking loved that show...esp when Anderson Cooper hosted it.

"Come on you guys! Hurry! We gotta get to the place! HURRYYYY!! Let's go! We'll never make it! We're dead in the water! Let's go! Let's get to the place!"

It just sounds so duh to me! :lol:

you guys are all wankers! :lol:

[all the same]

Daniel... you should give it another chance... it's the best!! :blob2:

My friend Rachel jizzes over that show too.

They totally made a stop in Calgary on the last season apparently. They were all like "Go! Get going! We gotta get there! Hurry!" :lol:

[all the same]

I loved the first two seasons of The Mole (I wonder why...), but I hated those celebrity editions. They were soooooooo bad. Corbin Bernsen and Stephen Baldwin? Yech.

I didn't even watch it. It looked like a parody of what was a VERY good show. I miss that show. I love that it had another layer to it that The Amazing Race is missing. No one sabotaging anyone = no time! :D

[ontheEdgeof17]

No one sabotaging anyone = no time! :D


People sabotage people all the time on the Amazing Race. It's just that no one is hired to do so. They do it at their own free will.

[all the same]

People sabotage people all the time on the Amazing Race. It's just that no one is hired to do so. They do it at their own free will.

I guess. "HURRRRRRYYYY!!!! Go that way *little does he know, I totally sent him in the wrong direction*! GOOOOOO!!! Hurry!!!" :lol: :lol:

[skcin]

"Come on you guys! Hurry! We gotta get to the place! HURRYYYY!! Let's go! We'll never make it! We're dead in the water! Let's go! Let's get to the place!"

It just sounds so duh to me! :lol:

you guys are all wankers! :lol:


Whatever, tosser. :rolleyes:

[dissention]

I guess. "HURRRRRRYYYY!!!! Go that way *little does he know, I totally sent him in the wrong direction*! GOOOOOO!!! Hurry!!!" :lol: :lol:

Pfffffft. You've obviously never watched a whole episode. :p

Little people getting electrocuted, abusive boyfriends smacking their girlfriends, Phil's huge bulge, and just downright nastiness make that program so special. And then there are people like Joyce and Uchenna that you just can't help but love.

[skcin]

Pfffffft. You've obviously never watched a whole episode. :p

Little people getting electrocuted, abusive boyfriends smacking their girlfriends, Phil's huge bulge, and just downright nastiness make that program so special. And then there are people like Joyce and Uchenna that you just can't help but love.


"Aaaah! I just got electrocuoooooted!" :laugh:

[Beachwood Mac]

It's the BEST show! I only started watching a few seasons ago but I am hooked. I heard the couple from LA a few seasons ago (the abusive ass and his wife/gf?) were negotiating for their own show. They also appeared on Dr. Phil. I loved hating him. This show brings out the absolute worst in me. But like Diss said, some of them you really care for. When Joyce cut her hair - I lost it.

Terry

[dissention]

It's the BEST show! I only started watching a few seasons ago but I am hooked. I heard the couple from LA a few seasons ago (the abusive ass and his wife/gf?) were negotiating for their own show. They also appeared on Dr. Phil. I loved hating him. This show brings out the absolute worst in me. But like Diss said, some of them you really care for. When Joyce cut her hair - I lost it.

Terry

And Joyce was still beautiful bald. :nod:

[SuzeQuze]

And Joyce was still beautiful bald. :nod:

I loved them so much they made me misty. That show was amazing when she had to shave her head. Imagine if John's wife had to do it, "You look like an egg." I don't know, he would have had something abusive to say.

[macfanken]

Pfffffft. You've obviously never watched a whole episode. :p

Little people getting electrocuted, abusive boyfriends smacking their girlfriends, Phil's huge bulge, and just downright nastiness make that program so special.

Even with all of that it never seems to cross the line that most reality shows do and become a voyeuristic sleaze fest. It's still an intelligent show... for the most part. That's what I love about it.


And then there are people like Joyce and Uchenna that you just can't help but love.

Or the old couple from last season... sometimes I wanted to slap them and was literally yelling at them through the TV screen, but they seemed very sweet and I had to admire their perserverance.

[all the same]

Even with all of that it never seems to cross the line that most reality shows do and become a voyeuristic sleaze fest. It's still an intelligent show... for the most part. That's what I love about it.

Well, pole smoker, maybe I should check it out. I'm pretty much completely over reality TV now though. There are too many damn reality shows now. I'll stick with Investigative Reports, City Confidential and Cold Case Files! :wavey: :wavey:

[all the same]

Whatever, tosser. :rolleyes:

:lol: :laugh:

[macfanken]

Well, pole smoker, maybe I should check it out. I'm pretty much completely over reality TV now though. There are too many damn reality shows now.

I agree... AR is the only reality show I watch... or at least the only one I'll admit to watching! :lol:

I'll stick with Investigative Reports, City Confidential and Cold Case Files! :wavey: :wavey:

You're such a pussy!

[all the same]

You're such a pussy!

:lol: :lol: :lol:it never stops being funny! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[skcin]

And Joyce was still beautiful bald. :nod:

She really, truly was. :nod:

And all the same? I loathe most reality TV, but I love the Amazing Race. Give it another try.

[ontheEdgeof17]

My favorite season is on Game Show Network....it just started tonight!


I <3333 Jon. He's my favorite.

[skcin]

My favorite season is on Game Show Network....it just started tonight!


I <3333 Jon. He's my favorite.


Why is it your favorite season? I watched the Chip/Reichen and Chip/Kim seasons (wow, I just realized they're both named Chip) on GSN but I was going to stop now that new TV is starting. I just don't have time to watch. :shrug:

[SuzeQuze]

Well, pole smoker, maybe I should check it out. I'm pretty much completely over reality TV now though. There are too many damn reality shows now. I'll stick with Investigative Reports, City Confidential and Cold Case Files! :wavey: :wavey:

I love Cold Case Files. But I don't watch it, my roommate hates those kinds of shows. I can see why, I might be a little sick for liking it! I saw it for the first time on a plane and the story was about a new homeowner finding bones of a child buried in the garden beside the house. :eek:

You might like Amazing Race because like Ken said it is intelligent. Much moreso than shows like Paradise Island. Which I can't believe I watched.

[Livia]

I'm very excited! I love this show - it's my favorite reality/contest show.

As for the families this season - whiny kids? Not my favorite thing to listen to, but how can it be much worse than that b*tch Jonathan? :shrug:

[all the same]

I love Cold Case Files. But I don't watch it, my roommate hates those kinds of shows. I can see why, I might be a little sick for liking it! I saw it for the first time on a plane and the story was about a new homeowner finding bones of a child buried in the garden beside the house. :eek:

You might like Amazing Race because like Ken said it is intelligent. Much moreso than shows like Paradise Island. Which I can't believe I watched.

Yeah, I've been told to watch it but I just can't bring myself to watch reality tv anymore. I was completely overdosed. And sorry, but the premise isn't even remotely intriguing to me. It just sounds really stressful to watch to me. Watching people hurrying to catch planes and get to places = meh! :sorry:

[Johnny Stew]

And sorry, but the premise isn't even remotely intriguing to me. It just sounds really stressful to watch to me. Watching people hurrying to catch planes and get to places = meh! :sorry:That's a very unfair summation of the show.
There is strategizing, there are alliances formed and broken, there's deception, there's drama (both between the contestants as individuals and as teams), and there are physical, intellectual and emotional challenges. Plus you see these teams as they experience tremendous highs and crushing lows.
And it's very fast paced... teams are working hard to keep up the pace and come out ahead as the smartest and fastest, rather than just laying around an island for 48% of the show trying to figure out who to boot off next.

[amber]

Yeah, I've been told to watch it but I just can't bring myself to watch reality tv anymore. I was completely overdosed. And sorry, but the premise isn't even remotely intriguing to me. It just sounds really stressful to watch to me. Watching people hurrying to catch planes and get to places = meh! :sorry:
Actually, it is kind of stressful to watch, you're right about that. I would have to take little "mini breaks" sometimes when I happened to watch it. My heart rate would go up, I'd get all anxietous... :laugh:

[skcin]

Tomorrow night is the 2 hour premiere. :nod:

[ontheEdgeof17]

Anyone watching? The premiere is on! I'm excited.

[Livia]

I watched it - I already hate the Paolo family! The dad is cool, but the mom and the sons, uugh!!

I love this show! Are they going to leave the US or stay here the whole time??

[macfanken]

Anyone watching? The premiere is on! I'm excited.


It's not on here yet... do the kids ruin it?

[Livia]

It's not on here yet... do the kids ruin it?

No, not really. The little blonde girl is adorable! She and her brother were cracking me up.

[ontheEdgeof17]

mmmm...The Linz family.....HOT HOT HOTTTTTTT! I hope they stick around as long as possible. ;)



I already know who wins.

[macfanken]

I already know who wins.


How do you know?

[wondergirl9847]

That was so boring. I don't like the family thing. I prefer couples. I watched Miami Ink, Dirty Jobs and The Office (frickin' HYSTERICAL...everyone should be watching this...it was about sexual harrassment...OMG...catch it on Bravo this Thursday night for a rerun...I'm serious)

[macfanken]

That was so boring. I don't like the family thing. I prefer couples. I watched Miami Ink, Dirty Jobs and The Office (frickin' HYSTERICAL...everyone should be watching this...it was about sexual harrassment...OMG...catch it on Bravo this Thursday night for a rerun...I'm serious)


I love the British version of The Office... haven't seen the US version yet.

[ontheEdgeof17]

How do you know?


I have spies on all 4 corners of the US.

....and I read spoiler blogs.

[macfanken]

I have spies on all 4 corners of the US.

:shocked:

I'd better behave myself. :laugh:


....and I read spoiler blogs.

I try to resist them... I like being surprised.

[BTFLCHLD]

i didnt think i would like this based on the family-bit promos (all they showed were the little ones crying!)...but, after watching last night, i think this will be worth watching. so far i like the weavers...the fams with the adorable little girl and boy (dont know thier name)...and the black family ( :laugh: )

i wouldnt be surprised if the father of the paulo brats is half insane...altho with a mother like that who wouldnt be a brat! the guy has to be on meds...he was too calm :wavey:

[skcin]

I'm kind of sad for the Black family (Mark actually said to me "that's not cool" so I had to explain that Black is actually their last name. :rolleyes: Doof.) but they were not very competitive, so that's the way it goes.

Those little Paolo bastards? They should be ashamed of themselves for talking to their parents that way (esp. mom.) I hope they're totally embarassed when they see themselves on TV. Esp. that smug jerky one who was like "yeah, my dad came here from Italy & tells us he didn't have all these things when he was little. Well, sorry. What am I supposed to do?" Don't be so ungrateful for starters, ass! OMG, I feel like I'm 70 years old...


Love the Lintz fam, love the 2 kids fam, love the sons-in-law fam & the widow w/kids fam. (I screamed when the buggy ran her over - how awful for them after losing their dad!) The rest? Eh. Whatever. Suprisingly, I don't hate that 17 year old 'daddy's girl" but her dad's a jerk. :p

[dissention]

I'm sorry, but this is too delicious:

http://www.gawker.com/news/20050929amazingrace.jpg

[skcin]

^ And that's why my immature husband was laughing. :nod:

[ontheEdgeof17]

You all better be watching so we can chat about it!

[Brwn_eyes0511]

I'm sorry, but this is too delicious:

http://www.gawker.com/news/20050929amazingrace.jpg

you racist scum! :laugh:

[vermicious knid]

Daddy Rogers is an ass, but I was still rooting for the Rogers because it wasn't worth it to sacrifice the rest of the family as well. Contrariwise, the Paolos have like one likable person and three unlikable people. Would rather have seen them go.

[strandinthewind]

I'm sorry, but this is too delicious:

http://www.gawker.com/news/20050929amazingrace.jpg


OMG - that guy looks like a thinner version of this similarly somber looking guy and his family at the pool at the Ritz Carlton in South Beach who, during the media reports of how horribly the battle in Fallujah was going, all of a sudden and from just over his Pina Colada complete with umbrella, shrieks "Fallujah? - that sounds like someone saying "Fallujah - girl - you need a price check!" :eek: :laugh:

Needless to say, I needed another Marg. after that :laugh:

[skcin]

I'm glad the fam who came in last is gone. I thought the dad was really demeaning to his son (not just this week's ep.) So buh-buy, good riddance.

I don't see how the Paolo's can last much longer with their constant bitching. :laugh: They're pretty funny to watch, though.

Very happy the widow & kids came in first & won the trip. :thumbsup:

[Livia]

:( I missed this week's episode - thought I'd had the DVR set to record every week, but didn't....I'm heading to CBS right now for a recap....

In other news, I placed 7th out of over 500 players in my Survivor fantasy game...and placed first in my league. :thumbsup:

[Livia]

Another great episode.

Still hate the Paolos, except the dad.

Still love the Gaghan family - and how they smoked the competition in the mud challenge. Does anyone else notice Gaghan mom's slight resemblance to Stevie?

Still love the Linz family.

*spoiler for you DVR-ers, Tivo-ers and tapers*























Sad to see the Aiellos lose - I liked them too. Such nice boys, very respectful toward their father-in-law. :nod:

[skcin]

Buh-by! (spoilers below)




































































Shroeders! The dad/daughter combo was...a little weird. It was like he was more into her than his wife. The Paolo's? Cracked me up when they came in 2nd. And I don't get why everyone hates the Weavers. :shrug:

[Livia]

Maybe because Mom Weaver thought Lake Pontchartrain was one of the Great Lakes. :rolleyes:

Have you noticed some of the other teams referring to them as Team White Trash? That's a bit harsh, but it still makes me giggle.

[vermicious knid]

Last night may have been the single worst episode of the Amazing Race ever. Going to a gas station? Going to a trailer home park? Are any of these things amazing in the least?

[skcin]

Maybe because Mom Weaver thought Lake Pontchartrain was one of the Great Lakes. :rolleyes:



Yeah, that was pretty bad. She said something else earlier in the season too that was blatantly not true, I can't recall what it was.


Last night may have been the single worst episode of the Amazing Race ever. Going to a gas station? Going to a trailer home park? Are any of these things amazing in the least?

One thing I've noticed is that I do not dislike the "fmaily" portion of the Race this season - but the road blocks, detours & places they are visiting have been boring as hell!

[SuzeQuze]

Maybe because Mom Weaver thought Lake Pontchartrain was one of the Great Lakes. :rolleyes: ...

That was too much! :lol: :laugh:

[Livia]

Right-o or Left-o? Good Gawd!

*spoiler

























That relic road block looked like fun! Sad to see the Gaghans get Philiminated, I actually got a little teary-eyed! :distress:

[ontheEdgeof17]

I love Team Ohio! :xoxo: (....for obvious reasons)


I dislike Team Florida! oy....


Another great episode tonight. I can't believe it is down to 5 already?!?!?!? If that mom could have found the bean a little sooner....Team Florida would have been "Philiminated"...hehe.

[skcin]

I don't really mind Team Florida - not sure why everyone hates them. I know they keep to themselves, but I really haven't seen them act rudely (editing does wonders, though, I'm sure.)

Poor rugrats. That lil' girl almost made me cry. Almost.

[DavidMn]

Aiello's all the way!!!

[Livia]

Aiello's all the way!!!

Dude, where you been? They were like the second team to be Philiminated. Bummer, cuz I liked them too!

[Livia]

*spoiler*































Finally! Some peace and quiet! Buh-bye Paolos!

Quick! What are the first names of the Linzes? I don't know either....but the one who did the swimming is my favorite. And he's hot! :nod:

[Kelly]

The Linzes...I only know Megan! Those boys are hot and they all look so much alike.


I teared up last week when little rugrat Carissa started with the pouty lip. Those kids did kick ass and Mom and Dad had to do twice as much work having them as teammates. I think the Paulos were freaking hysterical and I will miss them.

The Weaver's are annoying but I feel bad for them. I hate how the daughter says "MOMMY"' all the time in that whiney voice...she sounds like she is three.

[ontheEdgeof17]

The Weaver's are annoying but I feel bad for them.


I don't. They are inappropriate and dont treat the other teams with respect (ie...calling them names).

[skcin]

I don't. They are inappropriate and dont treat the other teams with respect (ie...calling them names).

Really? It seems to me that the other teams were talking smack first because The Weaver's keep to themselves & then the Weavers started getting snarky. :shrug: I guess it's a matter of opinion (and editing, of course.)

I have to say I don't really know who I'm rooting for. Love the Linz fam, so I guess them. It's not on this week, btw.

[skcin]

I have decided that I don't care who wins. I just don't & I have no clue why.

The Weaver's are getting more & more annoying.

The Linz's are getting more & more annoying.

I cannot STAND the Godlewski sisters. Please, someone make them shu the f*ck up!

That leaves Wally & the girls. I guess that'd be OK. :shrug:


Pretty good ep this week, what with everyone getting pissed at eachother & the hot air baloon debacle. :D And I LOVE when Phil surprised them by sying the leg wasn't over. Sneaky bastard.

[Livia]

I love the Bransens, but I thinks the Linzes will win. "Three strokes" LOL

The Weavers - UGH!!!!

[DavidMn]

The Linz's are the biggest assholes ever!!:mad: I dont mind the Weavers that much myself.

[skcin]

I love the Bransens, but I thinks the Linzes will win. "Three strokes" LOL

The Weavers - UGH!!!!


Well, you called it babe. :nod: I don't really mind that they won. They were obnoxious at times, but they reminded me so much of my family & friends, I couldn't help but like them. :lol: They were on CBS This Morning today & said they were giving half to their parents & the other half would be split among all 7 siblings.

When the Weaver's basically gave up looking for their charter slip in the stadium, I was hoping they wouldn't win. You're this far & you just stop? Come on.


The Jetboat thing is about a 15 minute drive from here, I've never been on it, though. Always wanted to. I must say that the stupid map puzzle had me more on the edge of my seat than any other challenge this Race! :o poor Wally - so close, yet so far.

[SuzeQuze]

The Weavers never bothered me, until last nite. They really were acting like big fat losers, except for the son who was so angry with everyone else.

I didn't care for the Linz boys but they were in a comp so that is part of why they acted like tools. Don't you almost have to try to trash talk the other side when you're trying to beat them? It seems they are less tooly than I thought giving half the money to their parents. Perhaps they are dumber than I thought! :laugh:

I wanted the Bransons to win too. :sigh:

The Jetboat thing is about a 15 minute drive from here, I've never been on it, though. Always wanted to. I must say that the stupid map puzzle had me more on the edge of my seat than any other challenge this Race! poor Wally - so close, yet so far.

You are that close to Niagara? Neat! Those things looked really cool and very scary! :D

[Livia]

I would have been happy w/ the Bransens winning also...

WTF w/ Weaver mom? I'm taking a nap....LOSERS!

I know, the puzzle was a nail-biter. Aaack! I'm glad the next season is back to 2 per team, and they will go worldwide again.

[skcin]

You are that close to Niagara? Neat! Those things looked really cool and very scary! :D


Oh yeah. I've been to Niagara Falls literally about 30 times, we used to go annually (our big family outting :laugh:) I've done Cave of the Winds (the stairs you walk right next to the bottom of the Falls) and Maid of the Mist (boat that takes you to the base of the Falls) but never the jet - that's a bit higher up the river, I believe.

[SuzeQuze]

Oh yeah. I've been to Niagara Falls literally about 30 times, we used to go annually (our big family outting :laugh:) I've done Cave of the Winds (the stairs you walk right next to the bottom of the Falls) and Maid of the Mist (boat that takes you to the base of the Falls) but never the jet - that's a bit higher up the river, I believe.

Yeah, it looks to be. We went there as a family in the 90s, my Mom's brothers and sisters went too. I just framed a photo I took then from the observation tower on the Canadian side. We also did the Maid of the Mist and the Cave of the Winds. It really is an amazing place. What struck me at first is the sound. That is something that obviously doesn't come accross in photos but it doesn't in movies either.

[skcin]

Yeah, it looks to be. We went there as a family in the 90s, my Mom's brothers and sisters went too. I just framed a photo I took then from the observation tower on the Canadian side. We also did the Maid of the Mist and the Cave of the Winds. It really is an amazing place. What struck me at first is the sound. That is something that obviously doesn't come accross in photos but it doesn't in movies either.


Yup, it's really loud, actually. And you can see the mist rising from MILES away. :nod:

[Livia]

Maid of the Mist - like in Bruce Almighty? Bwah!

I would love to go there someday -those whirlpool jet boats look like so much fun!

[skcin]

Maid of the Mist - like in Bruce Almighty? Bwah!

I would love to go there someday -those whirlpool jet boats look like so much fun!


Hahaha! Yup. It's actually a really touristy thing to do - I was never on it until 2 years ago when my cousins came in from out of town & they wanted to do it. :)

[SuzeQuze]

Hahaha! Yup. It's actually a really touristy thing to do - I was never on it until 2 years ago when my cousins came in from out of town & they wanted to do it. :)

Nevertheless, it is cool! You can get close to the falls. The Maid is in my photo from the tower!

[DavidMn]

Nevertheless, it is cool! You can get close to the falls. The Maid is in my photo from the tower!ALERT: Clear your PM's please dear. :lol: How are you BTW?

[Travis]

Really? It seems to me that the other teams were talking smack first because The Weaver's keep to themselves & then the Weavers started getting snarky. :shrug: I guess it's a matter of opinion (and editing, of course.)

I have to say I don't really know who I'm rooting for. Love the Linz fam, so I guess them. It's not on this week, btw.

I agree with this statement. It seems the Weaver's only talked smack about another family when it became apparent to them (the Weaver's) that certain other familes had issues with them. I really liked the Weaver's and felt the were ganged up on for no good reason. It's easy to jump on the bandwagon which is what some of these familes did. I don't care how hot the Linz boys are, I could not stand their smug attitude.

Look at adorable Rolly Weaver .... :)

http://wwwimage.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race8/images/teams/bio_pic_weaver.jpg

[Johnny Stew]

I couldn't stand the Weavers, and I was thrilled they came in third. For me it wasn't so much that they talked smack (although it always annoys me when "Good Christians" behave in such a way -- what's so good about you, if you don't even try to be a better person?), but their nasty dispositions are what turned me off.
They complained about every place they went ("If I met someone who lived here, I'd tell them, 'I'm so sorry for you." "This place looks an ugly pimple on the face of the Earth."), and never had a nice thing to say about anyone or anything (even when no one was "picking on them").

Not to mention that they wouldn't have gotten anywhere, if Rolly didn't do every single task (with the exception of the race-car thing).

The Linz family was great... they laughed, they goofed off, they had fun, but they also all worked hard and supported each other throughout the race.

My favorites definitely won. :nod:

[dissention]

Thank the stars this ****ty family edition is over and done with. Please don't ever do another one of these, this was unbearable. Not even the magical Phil could get me to watch more than a few episodes of that sludge. Now we can actually look forward to a true amazing race. Anyone know when the new season is supposed to start?

[Johnny Stew]

Not even the magical Phil could get me to watch more than a few episodes of that sludge.You, my friend, did yourself a great disservice. The bulge Phil was packing a couple of weeks ago, was JAW-DROPPING.

I was sitting there quietly, with my eyes bugged out of my head like some Looney Tunes character, when my mother says, "wow, Phil has a huge bulge tonight!" :laugh: :o

In fact, he was testing the limits of his Khakis in several episodes. *faints*

Anyone know when the new season is supposed to start?I believe it starts sometime in February.

[ontheEdgeof17]

You, my friend, did yourself a great disservice. The bulge Phil was packing a couple of weeks ago, was JAW-DROPPING.

I was sitting there quietly, with my eyes bugged out of my head like some Looney Tunes character, when my mother says, "wow, Phil has a huge bulge tonight!" :laugh: :o

In fact, he was testing the limits of his Khakis in several episodes. *faints*




OMG! I know. That one episode, his package was definately Priority Mail. He doesn't wear underwear.

[ReFleetwoodMac]

I always found Dr. Phil to be attractive as well, but not to the fainting point.

[Johnny Stew]

OMG! I know. That one episode, his package was definately Priority Mail.He's definitely displayed an impressive bulge in episodes past, but, yeah, in that particular episode the sucker had its own zipcode! Hell, it could have been that week's "Road Block"!

He doesn't wear underwear.A man after my own heart. Though I've never worn a kilt!

http://www.noopportunitywasted.com/media/gallery/pk/photo_23.jpg

[Johnny Stew]

I always found Dr. Phil to be attractive as well, but not to the fainting point.If I ever saw that fat, homely bastard naked, I'd certainly faint.

However, if I ever saw Phil Keoghan naked, I'd be fainting for an entirely different reason!

[Brwn_eyes0511]

If I ever saw that fat, homely bastard naked, I'd certainly faint.


ewww...seriously.

that thought is just nasty. :lol:

<img src="http://home.rixtele.com/~urdskalla/Skivomslag/Dr_Phil_McGraw.jpg">

"You gotta find it first!"

[ontheEdgeof17]

He's definitely displayed an impressive bulge in episodes past, but, yeah, in that particular episode the sucker had its own zipcode! Hell, it could have been that week's "Road Block"!

I don't think he is that cute, though. :cool:

A man after my own heart. Though I've never worn a kilt!


I've always wanted to wear a man skirt.....too afraid to try though.

[Travis]

I couldn't stand the Weavers, and I was thrilled they came in third. For me it wasn't so much that they talked smack (although it always annoys me when "Good Christians" behave in such a way -- what's so good about you, if you don't even try to be a better person?), but their nasty dispositions are what turned me off.
They complained about every place they went ("If I met someone who lived here, I'd tell them, 'I'm so sorry for you." "This place looks an ugly pimple on the face of the Earth."), and never had a nice thing to say about anyone or anything (even when no one was "picking on them").

Not to mention that they wouldn't have gotten anywhere, if Rolly didn't do every single task (with the exception of the race-car thing).

The Linz family was great... they laughed, they goofed off, they had fun, but they also all worked hard and supported each other throughout the race.

My favorites definitely won. :nod:


Me thinks JS is thinking with the smaller head :laugh:

[ThePenguin]

OMG! I know. That one episode, his package was definately Priority Mail. He doesn't wear underwear.

oh you guys are killing me, I noticed phil's package as well, it was hard to miss. :lol:

And my favorite team won as well, the Linz's were by far the most entertaining. They made me laugh every week. The Weavers were mean and nasty, very hypocritical 'Chriistians' IMO, and the Bransons were just too boring for words. I didn't even know who they were until aobut 2 weeks ago.

-Lis

[Livia]

We're not the only ones discussing Phil's package: :lol:

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