Wee! TAR 10 announced

Hopefully Teh Geighs will do better than those two dorks who went shopping during the leg and got Philiminated at the first pit stop last year.

Oh gawd, \"Using The Race as a relationship litmus test\" [buries head in hands, groaning]

Hmmmmm.....[big announcer voice] Sparks could fly!

And...shock of shocks....an honest to gosh Asian team. Obviously, the Apocalypse is near!

I'm not loving the Sunday at 8:00 pm time slot but this is shaping up to be a cool Race.

The race begins where TAR3 ended...at Gas Works Park in Seattle. Filing began in May. Had I known, I could have grabbed a pair of binoculars looked out from our office windows and watched the beginning of the race!

This was in yesterday's Seattle PI.

Rejoice! Rejoice! The first Asian males on TAR.

Diversity on TAR 10

When does the series start on CBS?

Saw a commercial for the new one which begins this fall, following "60 Minutes". Can't wait!!!

The CBS page is not updated yet, but I did find this link describing each team, with pictures.

What a GREAT diverse cast!!!!

First ever Asians, Islamic friends, handicapped girl, Indian/Americans and 3 'family' members!!

Woo Hoo....this will be fun!

http://tv.ign.com/articles/719/719128p1.html

*it seems the designated Male Model team has a bit of a twist this season, they both went through 'rehab'.

[ August 03, 2006, 07:05 AM: Message edited by: CHIathlete ]

I was an avid fan of the early seasons TAR ... FloZac, Blakey-pooh, the Guidos ... *wipes away tear* ... However, I haven't really followed the show since Chip & Kim won TAR over the uber-competitive Colin & Christie in TAR 5. The pretty teams dominated TAR 6, TAR 7 was OK, but when I heard about the Family Edition, *gag* ... I lost total interest.

Point being ... I'm desperately hoping that the show can draw me back this season. The cast is more diverse than the most recent seasons and I'm hoping that they bring back some of the quirks from the earlier seasons like the Fast Forward being available on each leg.

Nick

i looked at the pictures first, before even reading the comments, and how did i know Tom and Terry were gay?

btw, Tyler Denk (i`m guessing it's him in red) is one hot MOFO.

Model mens again. Oh oh, here we go again..... wink judgeing by the background skyline, looks like they started in Seattle?? Bring it on!

Haven't been watching the last few seasons, but this has really sparked my interest. This is the only reality show (besides Price is Right) that I would consider doing. I have a job commitment for 2yrs but after that, Ill send in my application but will need a partner who is good with directions.

Let's do it Strong! You and me.


Name: Maddog
Occupation: Stalking Eric Lindros
Age: A very young 41 (I'm using Regenerist)
Hometown: San Francisco, CA

Name: Strongwall
Occupation: Stalking Craig Biggio
Age: Too young to take over, too old to ignore.
Hometown: Dallas, TX

Relationship: Cyber Sportos

Maddog and Strongwall are complete strangers and just met for the first time at the start of the Race. Maddog speaks several languages because he slept with the Learning Professor a record 8 times. Strongwall has a knack of using his sexy southern style to make people do his bidding but needs some work on his two-hand backhand. They are both strong advocates for world peace so when they aren't competing, Maddog and Strongwall will be handing out gin to the natives.

Apparently, a ton of sSpoilers have been posted on the web ... I won't bring up the link for those who want to remain unspoiled. In the very least, I'm intrigued to see whether they're true and how all of the shenanigans will play themselves out.

Lord knows, I can't wait for this season to begin, *giggles* ... it's the only outlet, outside of tennis, that I'm allowing myself until I defend my thesis. Bring on TAR!

Nick

Or you could have the Charger Boys team ... reppin the Bolts all around the world.

Wait, there's an NFL team in San Diego? I haven't noticed since gorgeous Drew Brees left!

The SeeBS site is finally up. The show premieres September 17th. Damn my computer at work not having speakers, damn it all to hell! I'll have to watch the videos later tonight.

Some of the teasers:

Danger Will Robinson! \"Playful nitpicking\" can become, if they actually are a gay team that lasts beyond the first episode, \"shut the f**k up Terry, I'm tired of your shit\" by episode 8. Gawd, another team using The Race as a relationship litmus test. Yeah, traveling 60,000 miles in 30 days to some of the poorest parts of the planet, that's a situation people encouter in their day to day lives all the time. Jeebus.

Wow, Browns fans. I'm sorry, dudes! Expect many \"So, are you going to blow us all up\" kinds of questions from the resident blockheads, who might be.....

Yes, yes, I know, not all Southerners are bigoted a-holes, but this is TAR and when have they let a good stereotype stop them from a bit of selective editing?

Or: they'll end up not talking to each for several more years after the Race.

My prediction for how long it takes one of them to do a voice over declaring that not all Asian-Americans are math nerds who only study, not do physical things and they're out to shatter that stereotype: by the first commerical break.

My prediction until how long it'll be before I'm sick of Sarah's articifical leg and how she's overcoming it: end of the first episode. My early tip to win it all.

Blah blah blah rehab blah blah blah rehab blah blah blah we're not just pretty boys blah blah blah. I can't stand these guys already.

Uh oh, I sense we have our \"Straight dude who reduces his female partner to tears at least once\" team this year. Prediction until how long it takes Arti to scream \"Don't talk to me that way!!!!\": end of first episode.

Oh gawd. Two blondes who it'll be hell to tell who is who. Dustin to get in the Muslim's grill? Duh!

The rest are kinda meh at this point.

Anyone got cruel nicknames yet?

[ August 17, 2006, 10:50 AM: Message edited by: Jim Allen ]

Just a gentle reminder. The new TAR debuts tonight!!! after "60 Minutes". Oh boy....been waiting for this all summer long. eek!

This is my favorite reality show

ARGH! Of course, I miss the Season Premiere tonight! Jim Allen, are you going to do recaps this season? I always loved your reviews, they truly trumped Miss Alli's comments at TWOP.

Nick

Episode 1 Observations (people out West may want to skip since the show is just starting out there.

I have to say that I have missed the show in its best form. The past two installments have not been up to the usual standards. I have high hopes for this round and the first episode leads me to believe this season could be excellent.

None of the teams stood out as really difficult to like. There are several rather bland teams, as always, but nobody who seemed particularly nasty or unpleasant. I am sure that will change as time passes.

I loved the fact they started the show in reverse geography from the normal route map. Seattle to Beijing on the very first day. Nice way to mix it up. The leg as a whole was pretty standard AR fare, but this east to west orientiation actually makes the harder Asian legs come first. Nice change of pace.

Spoiler 1 -- there was a definite twist halfway through the first leg. The foreshadowing was there in the first five minutes when Phil announced there were 12 teams but only 8 elimination legs. Doing the mathc, this didn't really add up. However, the explanation became clear quickly. After completing the first roadblock, the teams arrived at the Forbidden City to claim departure times for continuing the leg the next morning. The last team to arrive (the brothers from Cleveland who are Muslims) was eliminated on the spot from the leg. They didn't even get to complete the first leg! Harsh!

Interestingly, many of the other teams started crying when they realized that the first team was already going out of the race.

The second twist of the leg was the Pit Stop itself. Once teams arrived the Pit Stop, there was no simple spring to the mat. They had to scale the Great Wall of China using a looped rope climb which proved to be quite difficult. It would have been physically tough.

To nobody's surprise, the last team to arrive was also sent packing. The cute Indian married couple (they were very sweet with each other) scaled the wall quickly, but had gotten themselves well behind.

Thoughts on teams:

The Models came in first. James and Tyler were either separated at birth (they look remarkably alike I think) or need to proclaim their love for each other. They will be formidable, but not necessarily a total favorite this early.

The triathletes (Peter and Sarah) were very nice to watch. Sarah has a physical disability and her performance was that much more amazing. I could like them.

I really liked the Lesbian and Dad team of Lauren and Duke. They were very positive (even though he cried at the beginning of the show when teams were announced and they revealed Lauren is a lesbian) and competed well. Father/child teams have not done wll historically, but they could be tough.

Team Mani/Pedi -- I appreciate the diversity in the gay community, but these boys are so stereotypical. They were introduced getting their nails done, and they demonstrated all the stereotypes. Certainly there are other Reichen/Chip type gay boy teams auditioning for the show.

The Cheerleaders seem nice and the Miss american contestants were actually okay as well. Rob is going to be this season's angry heterosexual mate yelling at his woman. The smart brothers (one went to Harvard and the other Berkeley I think) struggled.

Then there was Team Coal Miner's Nightmare. I was rooting for them even though they were true hicks from the sticks of Kentucky. I was pulling for her on the wall when she was struggling to climb up.

I am very optimistic about the season and how it will play out. I hope they visit some new locations and do more interesting things. This is the 2nd time they have been to Seattle, and the 3rd or 4th time they have visited Beijing/the Forbidden City/the Great Wall. We shall see.

I recorded the show so going to watch it soon, but your comments about the gay boys, " were introduced while getting their nails done"??? Oh my.....!!! Thats too funny..really looking forward to the first installment.

I loved the premier!!

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I can't believe they philimnated TWO teams!!! WOWIE! I'm not too bummed out about the Cleveland guys getting the boot. Having them thank God and pray every 5 minutes would make me go insane! I wonder how they reconciled with God being the 1st ones to go, since ultimately it was His decision.

I was sad to see them go, they both really seemed so sweet and sincere, and clearly were deeply in love.

I also agree, many very likable teams this season, with maybe the exception of the token jerk that screams at his wife all the time.

I would agree about the likability factor, thus far anyways. Its hard not to dislike anybody at this early point....the eating of the fish eyes was rather disgusting. No way would I chew. I think I would have had a HUGE glasss of water, and just swallowed them at once! Yuck!!!! So far I thought this first installment was rather harsh in many aspects. It looks like the teams have really gotten their work cut out for them in this installment.....of the show.

Local story on the coalminer and his wife:

Kentucky couple at the gate for 'Race'

Hm, note the writer not including the gay couple in "the diverse melting pot."

Hey Nick. Nah, no more recaps. I just don't have the time or patience to do them any more. Has it really been six seasons since I did that? eek!

Finally watched the first episode last night. First, off I hated it that The Muslims got Philiminated like they did. Blah blah blah things will be different blah blah blah but that's really sucky to do it that way. I guess they got tired of people thinking "oh, we're fourth, we're cool, we'll just take our time to get to the next clue".

*sigh* The Gays. I have no problem with fems --my wrists have been known to go limp at times and I'm a total opera queen, for pete's sake-- but damn! I'm tired of the "Gays as Clowns" thing. I wonder if they were cast as possible irritants for one of the other teams, like, say, The Muslims or Cletus & Brandine?

Why do I get the vibe that the male half of Team Disability is gay gay gay gay gay gay GAY?

"Do Muslims worship Buddah"? What the f**k?

I think I'm going to like Cletus & Brandine. Rob & Kim *shudder* I guess they get to fill the "Arguing Straight Couple" niche this year. I suspect they're going to be in the final 3, so I'll probably be sick of Tyler & James' "Well, we were in rehab and we learned...." stuff long before that. Seems as if one of 'em liked to huff the Nitrous a bit.

The Great Wall looks incredible. Weee, TAR is back.

I'm late to the party as usual.

I thought the twist (though cruel) was a good idea. The goal was to instill constant fear that an elimination could happen at any time. In reality, I think this is the only mid-leg elimination we will see this race. 12 teams - 1 mid elimination - 8 pit stop eliminations = 3 final teams. There just aren't enough eliminations to do another mid leg elimination. In the past have teams dogged it early in a leg? Due to the twist, I'm guessing yes.

I very much dislike team Asia. They just strike me as over confident AND stupid. "... to the motherland. Although we're not Chinese." Pathetic. Funny, but pathetic. (But Yay! Not Chinese!).

Is it okay to call the former drug addicts Team Addicts? Or is that too mean? I'm just tired of having a 'the models' every race. 'the addicts' would be a nice change of pace.

I was so glad Team Allah got booted fast. After having to spend so many seasons with the Christians praising God, Jesus, whoever, I wouldn't have ben able to stand an entire season of "Praise Allah". I don't want to hear anybody's religious crap. I know it's the editing but it just gets so annoying.

Cletus and Brandine! Perfect!!!

Drug addict models? Team Kate Moss perhaps?

And those gay gays came right out central casting didn't they?

Casting Director 1: Hmmm, we have two bumpkins from Kentucky and some Islamofascists on this edition, we need some Gays to piss them off.

Casting Director 2: Let's see, I have two best friends who play rugby, rock climb and have no idea who Marc Jacobs is.

CD1: No, that won't work, people'll just get them confused with the *cough* straight *cough* models that we always cast. We deal in stereotypes, remember.

CD2: Right. What about these two guys. They look like they'd faint if they had to throw a baseball.

CD1: Perfect! Call 'em!

I laughed when I saw that picture with the helium tank. I thought the editors were like...

"Do you have any shots of you guys doing drugs?"

"Well here's my Trainspotting heroin picture, see the baby on the ceiling? And here I am on a street corner in Spokane lighting up a crack pipe. Oh and here's one where I'm doing lines off a hooker a**. Man, I miss Junior High."

"No no no no those won't work. What's this?"

"Uh...that's just a picture of me at my little brothers birthday party."

"Perfect!"

Is this on television tonight, Thursday? I hope it's not up against Earl and The Office.

No, its on Sunday nights, right after 60 Minutes.

I also got the sense that Peter (that's his name right) from the triathletes might be a closet case. He talked about never sharing his heart with any woman, and he seemed a bit more like a best friend than a boyfriend.

Maybe one of the detours can be a choice between seeing a performance of a musical or getting a spa treatment to honor all the gays they cast on the show. I mean, these two men were right out of central casting. "Yes, we need two big old 'mos and make sure it is clear they are gay. No more of those cute, butch types who confuse the viewers."

Looking forward to leg #2 this weekend.

There's a joke in there somewhere about Sarah...

LOL...you're definitely going to hell for that one.

Damn! They should have called this installment, "Meltdown City". I was quite surprised by how many breakdowns there were. Most couples had a big problem or two, and I was really surprised to see the one model just totally give up with the flaming arrow challenge!!! I would have kept at it, till I hit it, but guess she just didn't have the heart any more. Looks like there is some tensions with the gay boys next week.

Where are all the TAR fans?? I couldn't have been the only one who watched the second show....anyone?? anyone???

I like the gay team this season.

I have to say, I typically root for the gay team to go all the way. But there's something about these two that just bugs me. I would be thrilled to see the father/daughter win it all.

Don't forget, another episode tonight, right after "60 Minutes".

i hope they change the time and day for the amazing race. since football tends to run over, i dont get a chance to watch the full episode, since i'm switching between TAR and Desperate Housewives. Must get Tivo...

Well if you can wait til the day after, ABC has Desperate Housewives on their website. You can stream it for free. That being said I'd prefer to have the Amazing Race on a different night. The football overruns totally screw me up.

Well this was an interesting installment. Hanoi seemed frenetic and everybody on the teams was just about out of control, and or lost it, re: the flower selling scenes. And most of them then grabbed the wrong bus.!! Crazy....I don't blame the gay boyz for being totally pissed off with the blond bimbos teams, for cutting in front of them at the airport. Lesson guys: trust NO ONE!!!!! Doesn't matter what they say or especially do. Was sorry to see the gay gal and Dad lose. Hopefully Pops has now seen the light and can accept his daughter. The Race for them seemed to be a learning ( each other) and acceptance experience...was sorry to see them go.

There really isn't a team that I really despise this season. I am quite liking the Kentucky couple, they just seem amazed and appreciative of the world opening up before them. The gay guys are slightly annoying, but I am more annoyed with the one legged girl and her boyfriend. I am also thinking that her bf is more gay than the gay guys. His hissy fit next week looks funny, he might deserve her kicking him overboard.

The Kentuckies seem to be very genuine people. I was kind of touched by Mary's comment about the close bonds they had formed with the gay guys and the African ladies from Alabama -- all representatives of the downtrodden in this society. Great that they're loving on one another.

Btw, did you catch Mary's bazooms, unbridled? Good god, woman -- or good for hubby!

"did you catch Mary's bazooms". How could you NOT notice them Fen?? Oh my God. That womans 18 hour playtex bra must be seriously screaming!!!! As you said, I am sure hubby is pleased.....I agree with your comments about her/them seeming to take a kindness to the gay boys. Pretty cool really.

OK hope I do this right, my first post on the new board. I really don't like the Geigh's. They are the kind of gay guys I avoid like the plague in real life. Unforunately (and maybe its editing) but when they had to get tickets and walked past the open sales agent and stood around fluttering their hands, and got all bitchy and mean with the models because of their own ineptitude, I thought, BITCHES, don't get all pissy because you are an idiot. I LOVE the West Virginia couple. They remind me of a lot of normal farm folk, that just really don't care who or what you are, and always treat people with gracious respect. Its actually a trait I worry is becoming lost in rural America due to the influence of the religious right. Personally they are who I am rooting for, and those 2 black chicks are awesome. I don't know if physically either are going to be able to keep up the level of competition, but I can hope.

I just wanna see the Asian Bros naked. My god they are both very hot.

The rest are fair to midlin, I think the Asians are gonna win. I hope the bitchy Fags get booted off next time. I really don't like them

I know being PC is somewhat unpopular these days and I get that you don't like the effeminate gay guys, but did you really need to go there?

This season has been entertaining to watch ... far more than the previous seasons. One SLIGHT concern ... I liked the fact that the previous seasons of the race would hit less industrailized countries after they had been racing at a frantic pace for a few weeks. The unfamiliar surroundings would cause certain teams to completely fall apart ... Think Chuck & Millie in Malaysia, Season 4 of TAR. I'm not sure if we'll see the same level of Killer Fatigue during this season of TAR because Europe should be easier to navigate than say, Thailand.

Cletus and Brandine are rather cute and I'm hoping that they can last a few more legs in the race. I can't remember a team from previous seasons of TAR who seemed as ... *scratches head* ... unworldly as Team Hee Haw.

I'm far from PC, but bitchy fags was a little over the top. Of course, I'm sure that I'll now be labeled as a bitchy fag for that remark. *smirk* I'm not a fan of Team Gay either ... they are quite whiny, although they seem to care for one another, which says more than most of the couples on the race. I wonder how close they came to being eliminated during the last leg ...

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Take your JUNK where?? ROTFL

Whatevcer happened with Sarah's leaking hydraulic cylinder, anyway? She hasn't been complaining about it lately, so maybe the crew got a new one FedExed over.

Great episode, great result ...

I haven't really hated a person on TAR as much as Will from TAR 2, however ... Peter really boils my water. I know the whole editing schpeel, but this guy is a waste of space and should be exiled to a distant galaxy. Wow ... what a douchebag. Sarah, *shakes head*, what did you see in him?

Team Childbirth does have an air of pretension around them ... I expected them to say that they were going to cut a bitch when Team Pageant Queen cut in line and subsequently cut her leg. People, it's a f-ing race!

Speaking of Team Pageant Queen, I was pleasantly surprised by their never give up attitude after the climbing challenge. They stayed positive and overcame their own utter stupidity to avoid elimination. Fortunately for them, Team Gay managed to COMPLETELY muck up the roadblock.

*shrug* I hate to say it, but I am glad that Team Gay was eliminated. I know that the race can bring on some major stress, but the guy who looked like the non-Balky roomate from Perfect Strangers really grated my nerves. Geesh. you're tired, but buck it up and row the damn boat. They had to have finished HOURS behind the Pageant Queens.

As for the rest of the teams ... Meh. I'm just glad that this season's race has more challenging clues and it gives me hope for the rest of the season.

Nick

The gay team put up a brave fight- that rowing drove everyone crazy!

I thought the whole lot of them were a bunch of whiners last night. Has no one ever rowed a boat before? I know it wasn't your standard rowboat but jeez, get a grip folks. As for Peter, well he throws a hissy fit as big as any drama queen I've ever seen. Sarah might want to reconsider a relationship with this closet case. Why does it always seem as if she has to do the more physical challenges and overcomes her handicap but supposedly he-man Peter turns into a drama queen when he has to do some work?! As for the gay guys, well they fit a tv stereotype of gay men, but wasn't sad to see them go. Surely there must be a couple of guys from this board that could represent us better on future series? Cyd, you up for it? I'm rooting for the Kentucky couple and the Alabama moms. The Model/ Rehab guys are nice eye candy though.

The gay team this years wasnt as useless as the one in one previous season who only lasted one show.