Amazing Race: All Stars

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by Jughead P. Jones

I think a part of Rob and Amber's charm wasn't so much how they played the game, but how other teams COMPLAINED about how they played the game. Seeing teams like Charla/Mirna whine and complain and freak out over how Rob and Amber were playing the game actually made Rob and Amber rise in my ranks, because as self-absorbed and high and mighty as they seemed to be on the race, they never once complained about anyone else's game and how everyone else was screwing them over, because what other teams thought was never a concern to them. Rob and Amber basically ran their own race the whole time, making short-term alliances to try and advance in the race. It's one main reason why they were the runners-up in season 7, after all. And, I think it's why a lot of people seem to respect their GAME PLAY.

I can't really comment on their personalities, though. I've never met Rob and Amber, and in all likelihood, I probably won't either.

Teams complaining (and obsessing) is not new to Rob & Amber. In most of the past seasons there was a front-runner who the other teams talked about. I suspect that the reason we see more of it with them has to do with editing. Other teams from season 7 have said that there was a lot less “Ramber” obsessing going on than was shown - it was edited to make it look like it was constant.

As far as respecting their game play goes, while I acknowledge that they are excellent racers, I just can’t get past his personality. I tend to root for teams I like, regardless of how well they are racing.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by JWBear

As far as respecting their game play goes, while I acknowledge that they are excellent racers, I just can’t get past his personality. I tend to root for teams I like, regardless of how well they are racing.

It's funny, I'm usually the same way. But for some reason it doesn't bother me as much with Rob. I can't put my finger on it, but I think it all comes down to him really separating the game from reality. Most of the time when he's an asshole to someone (behind their back or to their face) it's because that someone is doing something that's really irrational in the context of the game and they probably deserve it. Doesn't mean he's not an asshole, but at least he's usually right.