Amazing Race: All Stars - Page 15

Jughead P. Jones · 04-02-2007, 09:26 AM

Can I just say that the producer that came up with the really stupid move of combining an "Intersection" and a "Fast Forward" on a single leg of the race should be fired? I appreciate the fact that now TWO teams are forbidden to take another fast forward, so it'll make the competition that much more fierce...but, come on...why combine them? And, why was the Fast Forward such a cake-walk? Counting steps...oooooh...that's challenging! Oh well, I imagine the next fast forward option will be something disgusting like drinking caterpillar guts or something like that.

And, although Team Guido wasn't my favourite team of the bunch, they certainly got screwed. What was the point of a non-elimination leg for them? They were already 18-20 hours behind the other teams, and competing for LAST PLACE with Eric and Danielle. You can't possibly tell me that they had a shot after that...especially with the 30 minute penalty they got for finishing last. That whole set-up was painful to watch. You just knew that no matter how much they tried, the Guidos were toast, and it's a real shame.

Although, the sausage detour was incredibly entertaining. I especially laughed when Dustin threw up and Eric proclaimed "Let's hear it for Miss California!" LOL!

Alex · 04-02-2007, 09:44 AM

Having had reason to count a large number of stairs before (for making a MouseAdventure) but not nearly so many as that, let me say that it is surprisingly difficult to do it and get the same number twice. Though helped by having four instead of two people do it.

I was pretty impressed when they got it on the first try.

It is also good preparation for future travels to know that when lost in Warsaw, to not bother asking a policeman for help.

Stan4dSteph · 04-02-2007, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

Having had reason to count a large number of stairs before (for making a MouseAdventure) but not nearly so many as that, let me say that it is surprisingly difficult to do it and get the same number twice. Though helped by having four instead of two people do it.

I was pretty impressed when they got it on the first try.

Me too. It helps to have multiple people, since in the end they went with the guess where two people agreed.

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It is also good preparation for future travels to know that when lost in Warsaw, to not bother asking a policeman for help.

Yeah, that was interesting.

"Can you help us?"

Policeman: "No."

JWBear · 04-02-2007, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

...It is also good preparation for future travels to know that when lost in Warsaw, to not bother asking a policeman for help.

...If you're Mirna. (Seriously, it should tell you something when an entire nation wants nothing to do with you!)

Jughead P. Jones · 04-02-2007, 10:23 AM

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...If you're Mirna. (Seriously, it should tell you something when an entire nation wants nothing to do with you!)

And, then they complain that everyone in the country is just so rude and horrible.

Moonliner · 04-02-2007, 11:24 AM

I can't say I'm too happy with their choice of destinations.

Something about having a game show filming an episode at Auschwitz just did not sit well with me. Go to the Gdansk shipyards or the Wieliczka salt mines instead.

Alex · 04-02-2007, 11:54 AM

Yes, I was very prepared to be offended at any gameplaying they might do at or around Auschwitz (and working through in my head how I'd respond if put into that situation).

But since all they did was look at it, light some candles, give weepy interviews, and then move on I'm not really bothered. And since it was the middle of the night they didn't intrude on anybody else's experience.

JWBear · 04-02-2007, 12:37 PM

I know I'm going to hell for it, but I just couldn't stop laughing at Charla falling over during the Roadblock.

Stan4dSteph · 04-02-2007, 12:44 PM

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I know I'm going to hell for it, but I just couldn't stop laughing at Charla falling over during the Roadblock.

Ditto.

katiesue · 04-02-2007, 12:56 PM

I tuned in last night since reading this thread intrigued me.

I too was laughing when Charla fell over. Although I was a little worried that the horse was going to step on her. Good lord but those two are the whiniest women. I also found it amusing that no one would help them.

I also thought the stairstep counting was kind of easy. I know keeping a large number in your head isn't easy but if you're counting as you go up each step that has to be easier than say counting letters on a sheet of paper or something where you have to keep track of where you are. Plus if you have four people doing the same thing your odds of coming up with a number must increase.

But I do like the show. I'll have to add it to my DVR list.

04-02-2007, 09:26 AM	#141
Jughead P. Jones Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brockville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 404	Can I just say that the producer that came up with the really stupid move of combining an "Intersection" and a "Fast Forward" on a single leg of the race should be fired? I appreciate the fact that now TWO teams are forbidden to take another fast forward, so it'll make the competition that much more fierce...but, come on...why combine them? And, why was the Fast Forward such a cake-walk? Counting steps...oooooh...that's challenging! Oh well, I imagine the next fast forward option will be something disgusting like drinking caterpillar guts or something like that. And, although Team Guido wasn't my favourite team of the bunch, they certainly got screwed. What was the point of a non-elimination leg for them? They were already 18-20 hours behind the other teams, and competing for LAST PLACE with Eric and Danielle. You can't possibly tell me that they had a shot after that...especially with the 30 minute penalty they got for finishing last. That whole set-up was painful to watch. You just knew that no matter how much they tried, the Guidos were toast, and it's a real shame. Although, the sausage detour was incredibly entertaining. I especially laughed when Dustin threw up and Eric proclaimed "Let's hear it for Miss California!" LOL! __________________ "I shall call him Squishy, and he shall be mine, and he shall be my Squishy!"
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04-02-2007, 09:44 AM	#142
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Having had reason to count a large number of stairs before (for making a MouseAdventure) but not nearly so many as that, let me say that it is surprisingly difficult to do it and get the same number twice. Though helped by having four instead of two people do it. I was pretty impressed when they got it on the first try. It is also good preparation for future travels to know that when lost in Warsaw, to not bother asking a policeman for help.
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04-02-2007, 11:24 AM	#146
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	I can't say I'm too happy with their choice of destinations. Something about having a game show filming an episode at Auschwitz just did not sit well with me. Go to the Gdansk shipyards or the Wieliczka salt mines instead.
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04-02-2007, 11:54 AM	#147
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Yes, I was very prepared to be offended at any gameplaying they might do at or around Auschwitz (and working through in my head how I'd respond if put into that situation). But since all they did was look at it, light some candles, give weepy interviews, and then move on I'm not really bothered. And since it was the middle of the night they didn't intrude on anybody else's experience.
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04-02-2007, 12:37 PM	#148
JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	I know I'm going to hell for it, but I just couldn't stop laughing at Charla falling over during the Roadblock. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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04-02-2007, 12:56 PM	#150
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I tuned in last night since reading this thread intrigued me. I too was laughing when Charla fell over. Although I was a little worried that the horse was going to step on her. Good lord but those two are the whiniest women. I also found it amusing that no one would help them. I also thought the stairstep counting was kind of easy. I know keeping a large number in your head isn't easy but if you're counting as you go up each step that has to be easier than say counting letters on a sheet of paper or something where you have to keep track of where you are. Plus if you have four people doing the same thing your odds of coming up with a number must increase. But I do like the show. I'll have to add it to my DVR list. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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