Amazing Race: All Stars

[Nephythys]

Originally Posted by JWBear

Why do I hate Rob? He’s a self-absorbed a$$ who thinks he’s clever and charming, and expects us all to love him and his antics because he’s such a charming scamp (not!). I can’t stand is arrogant attitude. I don’t find him the least bit charming, and every time I hear him speak, it’s like fingernails on a chalkboard.

It has nothing to do with jealousy. It has everything do with finding his slimy personality abhorrent.

You are hardly the only one with Romber hate out there. I guarantee some of it is jealousy out there.

I like them- always have.

I find their relationship to be sincere and heartwarming. I love watching them play the game. The rest of the teams are so obsessed with them, they made them stick out in the spotlight more than Rob or Amber ever did.

I was really impressed by the way they went out. That "slimy personality" has more on the ball when it comes to what is important than most of the people playing that game.


I am watching for fun only now- no sense in rooting for anyone when I know how it comes out (if that list is right)

Those letters were interesting- some were encouraging and some were simply hateful. Honest to God- when you are so obsessed with hating two other people who did better than you then you are only hurting yourself.

Pathetic- some of the people who wrote "hate" mail to the current teams.

[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.

[Nephythys]

This is a game- a race. What is with people getting mad because someone lied to them, or someone passed them up.

It's a RACE- the idea is to pass each other, not make friends and help someone else win!

I had the same issue with Survivor All Stars- Lex had a hissy fit and said he was ending his friendship with Rob because Rob helped vote him out- wahhhhhhhhhh- that's how the game works!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

I had the same issue with Survivor All Stars- Les had a hissy fit and said he was ending his friendship with Rob because Rob helped vote him out- wahhhhhhhhhh- that's how the game works!

Oh, that was a feaking classic because Lex had done the exact same thing to Ethan, Colby, Hatch, and Jerri. He definitely wins for biggest Survivor baby ever (and that's a hell of a title to earn).

[Nephythys]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Oh, that was a feaking classic because Lex had done the exact same thing to Ethan, Colby, Hatch, and Jerri. He definitely wins for biggest Survivor baby ever (and that's a hell of a title to earn).

I miss players like Rupert- who was willing to steal the other teams shoes!!

Sorry-don't mean to derail to Survivor. The whining is so pathetic- win or lose on your own merit and stop whining when someone outplays you. (especially Mirna- bleaugh!!!)

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

I miss players like Rupert- who was willing to steal the other teams shoes!!

Sorry-don't mean to derail to Survivor. The whining is so pathetic- win or lose on your own merit and stop whining when someone outplays you. (especially Mirna- bleaugh!!!)

I agree. That's one of the reasons why I'm rooting for the Cha Cha's and the BQs (in that order).

[lashbear]

I guess the reason we don't really like Romber (and btw we also dislike the laziness of compressing two names into one like Romber and Brangelina) is because we believe that people should have a bit of integrity to their character, and some morals, but Rob & Amber have demonstrated time and time again that these shows are just devices to allow us to see the worst of peoples behaviour.

We will continue to watch it, because you do get people with some sense of compassion and morals who will stop and help someone who's broken down, or who will give money to teams in need (especially if they pose no threat to your team)

I think it is possible to win one of these races without lowering yourself to Unconscionable Conduct.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by lashbear

I think it is possible to win one of these races without lowering yourself to Unconscionable Conduct.

I guess I just don't see using tactics that are within the rules as "unconscionable." These people voluntarily signed up for a race. Not a cooperative team-building event, not a leisurely world tour. A race. Short of breaking rules or causing someone harm, I don't find anything done within the game to get an advantage in that game "unconscionable". Within the game, Rob and Amber are ruthless, but above board. They don't cheat, they don't blame their failures on anyone but themselves, and they are completely up front about being there to win the game.

They don't strike me as the type who would carry that same philosophy outside of the game. The may be arrogant and ruthlessly competitive, but nothing's ever given me the impression that they're like that in real life.
Their whole attitude is, "This is a game, the only goal is to win the game, so why weaken my position with concepts of charity, honor, and morality that have no bearing on the game."

[Nephythys]

See, I just don't get that. This is not a competition on who is nicer, more generous or kinder- it's a RACE. It's not like they were physically assaulting people- they simply took advantage of circumstances that presented themselves.

I think Rob masterminded one of the most amazing moves the first season he was on- remember the meat eating competition?? His choice to bail out and convince other teams to do so ensured their ability to stay in the race.

[Nephythys]

funny- the quote as soon as I left this page was-

If you follow all the rules, you miss all the fun.
- Katherine Hepburn

posted by JWBear

Someone notify the people on TAR