The Amazing Race 14: Ep. 2 - Discussion

14 posts / 0 new
Log in or register to post comments
Last post
February 22, 2009 - 7:03pm
#1
Phoenix
Phoenix's picture
The Amazing Race 14: Ep. 2 - Discussion
[CENTER][URL="http://vevmo.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=1429"][IMG]http://vevmo.com/imagehosting/32449a1dbf02011d.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/CENTER] [CENTER][B][SIZE=2]The 10 remaining teams travel from Switzerland to Germany, where one racer becomes lost [/SIZE][/B] [SIZE=2][B]and the teams [/B][B]participate [/B][B]in a pie-throwing event before arriving at the pit stop in Austria.[/B][/SIZE][/CENTER] [CENTER][URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfpseUMnRto"]YouTube - The Amazing Race 14 episode 2 extended commercial[/URL][/CENTER] [CENTER][B]Additional Resources[/B][/CENTER] [CENTER][URL="http://vevmo.com/f70/"][COLOR=#000000]The Amazing Race Forum[/COLOR][/URL] [URL="http://vevmo.com/f70/amazing-race-14-a-2425/"][COLOR=#000000]The Amazing Race 14 Thread[/COLOR][/URL] [URL="http://vevmo.com/f70/amazing-race-14-trailer-2698/"][COLOR=#000000]The Amazing Race 14 Trailer[/COLOR][/URL] [URL="http://vevmo.com/f70/amazing-race-14-tammy-jih-and-2713/"][B][COLOR=#000000]Tammy&Victor[/COLOR][/B][/URL][B] - [/B][URL="http://vevmo.com/f70/amazing-race-14-mel-white-and-2712/"][B][COLOR=#000000]Mel&Mike[/COLOR][/B][/URL][B] - [/B][URL="http://vevmo.com/f70/amazing-race-14-mark-munoz-and-2711/"][B][COLOR=#000000]Mark&Michael[/COLOR][/B][/URL][B] - [/B][URL="http://vevmo.com/f70/amazing-race-14-margie-adams-and-2710/"][B][COLOR=#000000]Margie&Luke[/COLOR][/B][/URL][B] -[/B] [URL="http://vevmo.com/f70/amazing-race-14-linda-cole-and-2709/"][B][COLOR=#000000]Linda&Steve[/COLOR][/B][/URL][B] - [/B][URL="http://vevmo.com/f70/amazing-race-14-lakisha-hoffman-and-2708/"][B][COLOR=#000000]LaKisha&Jennifer[/COLOR][/B][/URL][B] - [/B][URL="http://vevmo.com/f70/amazing-race-14-jennifer-hopka-and-2707/"][B][COLOR=#000000]Jennifer&Preston[/COLOR][/B][/URL][B] - [/B][URL="http://vevmo.com/f70/amazing-race-14-christie-volkmer-and-2706/"][B][COLOR=#000000]Christie&Jodi[/COLOR][/B][/URL][B] - [/B] [URL="http://vevmo.com/f70/amazing-race-14-cara-rosenthal-and-2705/"][B][COLOR=#000000]Cara&Jaime[/COLOR][/B][/URL][B] - [/B][URL="http://vevmo.com/f70/amazing-race-14-brad-hunt-and-2704/"][B][COLOR=#000000]Brad&Victoria[/COLOR][/B][/URL][B] - [/B][URL="http://vevmo.com/f70/amazing-race-14-amanda-blackledge-and-2703/"][B][COLOR=#000000]Amanda&Kris[/COLOR][/B][/URL][/CENTER]
Top
February 22, 2009 - 8:12pm
(Reply to #1)
Bacchus
Bacchus's picture
I am just turning it on now. Can't wait!
Top
February 22, 2009 - 8:20pm
(Reply to #2)
tatertots
tatertots's picture
I still have 3 more hours :( Stupid PST... but I am watching a MacGuyver marathon while doing some work, so it's not all bad, haha
Top
February 22, 2009 - 8:22pm
(Reply to #3)
Bacchus
Bacchus's picture
I just caught the warning on the road block. It said, For [U]safety reasons[/U] the person doing the road block must be able to hear verbal clues. I was wondering if they would make alterations along the race course for Luke.
Top
February 22, 2009 - 8:32pm
(Reply to #4)
Bacchus
Bacchus's picture
Ohh...young German women wearing drindls drinking beer. Perfect!
Top
February 22, 2009 - 8:36pm
(Reply to #5)
Phoenix
Phoenix's picture
Unless something happens, I think Linda and Steve will be leaving us tonight. I don't see them lasting much longer in the race... .... Tammy and Victor were waay ahead of everyone else.
Top
February 22, 2009 - 8:51pm
(Reply to #6)
Bacchus
Bacchus's picture
[quote=Phoenix;49720]Unless something happens, I think Linda and Steve will be leaving us tonight. I don't see them lasting much longer in the race... .... Tammy and Victor were waay ahead of everyone else.[/quote] I agree, although it is too bad as they were growing on me. Tammy and Victor are the team to beat as there is not an alpha male team this year to contend.
Top
February 22, 2009 - 8:52pm
(Reply to #7)
V1man
V1man's picture
Should there not be a penalty coming for violating the rules in not walking down the mountain to the end? Not that it will now matter.
Top
February 22, 2009 - 8:56pm
(Reply to #8)
Phoenix
Phoenix's picture
I was thinking the same thing V1man. I believe that if they didn't come in last place, they would make them wait a 30 minute penalty.
Top
February 22, 2009 - 9:02pm
(Reply to #9)
Bacchus
Bacchus's picture
I still have not picked a personal favorite. There are so many fun, likable teams. I had a smile on my face through the last 30 minutes of the episode as you could tell that most of the teams were having fun (it rubbed off.) I guess if someone put a gun to my head, I'd like to see Amanda and Kris go far (I usually pull for the least dysfunctional young couple.) Although, next week looks dire. The good news is there are so many horses I could root for this season I will not be disappointed if they had an early exit. Last season, my two teams were out in the first three episodes and from there it was a struggle with Dallas/Mom being the only team I could even consider down the stretch (and the team I liked the least, winning.) p.s. I totally lol'd when Phil did his trademarked raised eyebrow while Mike struggled to open the gate.
Top
February 22, 2009 - 9:10pm
(Reply to #10)
Bacchus
Bacchus's picture
[quote=V1man;49723]Should there not be a penalty coming for violating the rules in not walking down the mountain to the end? Not that it will now matter.[/quote] I guess it was one of those things better left out with the verdict that was reached. Who knows, maybe the rules did not state "by foot." Maybe it just said, "Get off the mountain and meet your partner."
Top
February 22, 2009 - 9:11pm
(Reply to #11)
ssseeeaaann
ssseeeaaann's picture
[quote=Bacchus;49725]I still have not picked a personal favorite. There are so many fun, likable teams. I had a smile on my face through the last 30 minutes of the episode as you could tell that most of the teams were having fun (it rubbed off.)[/quote]Ditto, I like it better when it's a feel-good show rather than one that creates old, recycled adversity in relationships Toward the end I thought something would happen and Michael and Mark would be out, I thought their comments at the beginning about how they were in 3rd and could take it easy was setting up a huge fall for them, but I guess not. I like Linda and was sad to see her go but her storyline could only last so long.
Top
February 23, 2009 - 12:10am
(Reply to #12)
tatertots
tatertots's picture
Good episode! I loved the pie throwing, it seemed like so much fun and a great stress reliever as Linda said. I'm sad more people didn't get to hang glide, the views were amazing! And I agree about there being lots of fun teams to root for. I too like TAR much better when it is a feel good show.
Top
February 23, 2009 - 11:34am
(Reply to #13)
Phoenix
Phoenix's picture
Phil Blogs about Episode 2 [QUOTE]One of the biggest challenges we face planning the race is dealing with unpredictable weather. Paragliding is such a fantastic challenge for a place like Germany, but of course, when you’re dangling from a few strings and a big piece of nylon it’s a good idea to make sure you only launch when the experts tell you conditions are absolutely perfect. I actually had my first solo flight when I was on a shoot in Chile and we had to wait a couple of days for the right weather...not an option when you are running a race in real time. Of course, if Race was set in a studio we wouldn’t have to factor in the weather but we also wouldn’t have the great moment that occurred when Mel was able to soar over other teams who decided to run down the mountain instead of waiting for the right weather. Mel’s ongoing groin injury forced that decision, and this time it paid off big time. There were a lot of cell phones going off between production members when we all realized we had captured another great game changer. As I travel along the course I pick up key story points and then rely on event producers to call them in to me once I’m at the mat. Sometimes geography prevents those calls from getting through but information always makes its way to the mat as more and more teams and production members arrive. The long trail down from the 6,000-foot mountain really took its toll on the other teams. Linda became completely overwhelmed when she took a few too many wrong turns and found herself slipping into last place. In the end, Steve and Linda were never able to recover. Their emotional finish continued well into the night as a number of us tried to comfort them at the pit stop. Don’t forget we have only been on the go now for a few days and the realization that it’s all over is a lot to take. Teams can’t help but go back through the day and talk about the what-ifs. I’m not sure if you’re ever tried a Segway but they are awesome. I love seeing them being used in more and more practical applications, police force, airport personal, etc. I met a guy who was confined to a wheelchair the other day and he said being able to move while standing up has completely changed his whole mindset. I digress…so the teams get the chance to ride a two-mile obstacle course and then more mayhem. Why is it that pies in the face always get a laugh? Not so funny for Margie and Luke, who got seriously creamed for longer than any one, and so funny for me when they arrived at the mat covered in sour smelling cream! Just be thankful that you didn’t have to smell the scent of racer's sweat mixed with cherry and stale cream. How many times have we seen a team stumble because of a simple clue? Fourteen races and it’s still happening. Christie and Jodi found themselves completely flummoxed as they aimlessly picked up random pieces of wood hoping they would find their next clue. It was a tough leg for them. We are building up to a mat meltdown. Stay tuned![/QUOTE] [via [URL="http://www.ew.com/ew"]ew.com[/URL]]
Top