Ot - The Amazing Race

[Whipperwhirl]

I love this show - Any other fans - I can't wait until it starts up again tommorrow. Whip

[daneenm]

Absolutely! In our house, the whole family watches.

[Allison]

It's tomorrow!? Thanks for mentioning it. I would have been bummed if I missed the first episode.

[aaronmckie]

Shanan and I are big fans, we can't wait! popcorn::

[DOOM1001]

It's become one of my favorite shows.Can't wait for it to start.

[blondietink]

This is my favorite show! I wish I was one of the couples racing around the world. We love to travel, but are poor in other languages, so we would probably not get too far. But, It's exciting to dream! :thumbsup2

[UrsulasShadow]

I'm a fan. I watch it whenever I remember.

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

We tape it and watch it over dinner with the girls. It's a nice introduction to other places and leads to good conversation over how to act or how not to.....

[Becx N Gav]

We love the Amazing Race, but I don't think they show it anymore over here :confused3

[JerseyPride]

I love Amazing Race, too... I think there should be an Amazing Race, Disney Edition. Can't you see the Disney fans going crazy running through the parks worldwide, looking for characters, clues, Fast Passes?? The roadblocks could be to down 25 Dole Whips or even to SWIM THROUGH BAY LAKE (sorry, Pete.) Thoughts? What would you all add to the show?:happytv:

[Metro West]

It's become one of my favorite shows.Can't wait for it to start. ::yes::

[Kimberle]

I love AR, too! Can't wait until tonight!:thumbsup2

[Mickey_Man]

LOVE Amazing Race!! There are very few shows we still watch "live" - everything is TIVO now. AR is one of them (along with How I Met Your Mother!!) I am so excited that it is back!

Disney-style AR would be awesome - definitely would have to swim in the lakes along with playing all the other games that I see people play:

play run through the strollers and carts traffic,
push people/cut in line,
who can talk the loudest while in line,
how many fast passes can you take at once,
tallest child on a father's shoulder during the fireworks,
most food on one plate during a buffet trip,
and my all time favorite: wildest child meltdown due to pushing your kid through his/her naptime.

[Whipperwhirl]

lol Mickey Man - It is the only show I watch live - you are so right - Whip

[Launchpad11B]

LOVE Amazing Race!! There are very few shows we still watch "live" - everything is TIVO now. AR is one of them (along with How I Met Your Mother!!) I am so excited that it is back!

Disney-style AR would be awesome - definitely would have to swim in the lakes along with playing all the other games that I see people play:

play run through the strollers and carts traffic,
push people/cut in line,
who can talk the loudest while in line,
how many fast passes can you take at once,
tallest child on a father's shoulder during the fireworks,
most food on one plate during a buffet trip,
and my all time favorite: wildest child meltdown due to pushing your kid through his/her naptime.


I am the king of giant buffet plates! :rotfl2: And yes, I know I can take normal portions and always go back for more! I just get carried away! :thumbsup2

[georgemoe]

I am the king of giant buffet plates! :rotfl2: And yes, I know I can take normal portions and always go back for more! I just get carried away! :thumbsup2

(Note to self) Get in line BEFORE Paul. Focus on meat & potatos. (Note to self)
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Derby4me]

I've never really watched the show, but the fact that there is a deaf contestant has really peaked my interest. I have taken a few college courses on ASL and am always happy to see examples of ABILITY as opposed to disability. Looking forward to the show tonight!

[shellyminnie]

I won't be home tonight, but I have my DVD all set!!!!

[DVCsince02]

I am a HUGE fan......




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[klam_chowder]

:love: this show! Thx a mint for the heads up. :goodvibes During commercials DH and I always talk about who'd do the Roadblock, which Detour we'd take. :rotfl2:

cheers,
:flower3:

[bleufleur]

Yup, we're excited for it to start too!! It's my fave reality type show.

[SamSam]

DH and I are big fans. In fact, I have downloaded the entry forms twice but there's just no way we can take that kind of time away from our business.

[kevrab]

We love this show too. I noticed on cbs.com that they have the usual teams, the cheerleaders, the genius brother/sister team,the mother and son team, the engaged couple that's going to see how solid their relationship is, etc. Kind of which they'd change it up a bit but I'm just nitpicking.

How about teams like Pete and Walter, Corey and Julie, Kevin and John----now that would really be an interesting show!

I see they start in LA this year and there first stop is in Switzerland where they will be bungee jumping. Should be a fun first episode.

[Mouse Skywalker]

Love the show. I keep telling DD11, :princess:, that we'll do it together one day.

[bcvdreamer]

I love the show too.

We always joke that we'd never make it because I get lost going to my ds away games, and that's with a GPS, Google Maps and school directions! I can't imagine what would happen in a foreign country. :rotfl2:

[Poohbug]

I love, love, love this show.:cloud9:
I have today specially marked on the calendar.

I have thought about applying for the show but I don't think I could find anyone to watch the kids while we were gone. Maybe I should just find a different partner and leave DH home with the kids.:lmao:

[sshaw10060]

I would love to be on the AR. A co-worker and I sent in an application a few years ago. I thought we had the prefect team: the drop dead beautiful girl (not me) and the slightly oversized co-worker. Apparently CBS thought differently.

[Whipperwhirl]

Maybe its the sweedish in me but this is the best season ever so far . . .

[jaurban]

I have been a fan of this show since Day 1 back in in 2001! I wish I could be a contestant, but could never take that kind of time off from work, and now I have children, and frankly, am probably too old and unfit to do anything that involves running. But, I love it anyway. TAR - Disney could visit all parks in the world! (Guess it is the wrong network though...)

[billwald]

I thought I'd die when the cheeses went rolling down the hill. :happytv:

[jaurban]

The cheeses were great - as was everyone sliding down the hill on their backside - and the two who didn't and showed Phil.

[Iggipolka]

I love this show and have it on TIVO for tonight. :thumbsup2

[clkelley]

We love this show too. I noticed on cbs.com that they have the usual teams, the cheerleaders, the genius brother/sister team,the mother and son team, the engaged couple that's going to see how solid their relationship is, etc. Kind of which they'd change it up a bit but I'm just nitpicking.

How about teams like Pete and Walter, Corey and Julie, Kevin and John----now that would really be an interesting show!

I see they start in LA this year and there first stop is in Switzerland where they will be bungee jumping. Should be a fun first episode.

Actually Amazing Race is affiliated with Disney - Bruckheimer. If you look at the rules for applying, no one employed by the Walt Disney Company is allowed to apply.

[clkelley]

I have been a fan of this show since Day 1 back in in 2001! I wish I could be a contestant, but could never take that kind of time off from work, and now I have children, and frankly, am probably too old and unfit to do anything that involves running. But, I love it anyway. TAR - Disney could visit all parks in the world! (Guess it is the wrong network though...)

Actually, Disney is associated with TAR - Bruckheimer, same guy who did Pirates. If you read the TAR application rules, if you work for Disney you can't apply.

[kkwis2]

We LOVE the Amazing Race! Watched it tonight with the kids. My 5 yr old daughter immediately said she would want to be the one who gets to bungee jump while my 7 yr old son said no way! We've always known she's much more adventurous and willing to try anything once!

We asked them after the show if they thought Mom and Dad should do it. My son said, "No, you'd probably lose in the first week anyways." Thanks for the vote of confidence kid!

[chirurgeon]

The cheese was hysterical. Those backpack things were so fragile. I loved how the Swiss locals were laughing at them.

Kim

[kab407]

Phil and Jeff. My Sundays and Thursdays are complete!

I though the cheese task was great. I already have a couple favorite teams. Phil signing that Luke & Mom were Team 1 brought a couple of tears to my eyes.

[DisneyKevin]

Phil has some great jackets / coats.

I have a feeling that if I had to stand with the Swiss yodelers.....I might have lost my mind.

[SamSam]

Great opening show. I haven't picked my favorite team yet, it takes me a couple of shows before I have my favorite. Right now may favorites are the stunt men, followed by the older couple (I always want the older couple to do well, hmmm so figure), then the mother and son. Oh yes, and I like the brother/sister team.....well, as you can tell I haven't exactly narrowed down my favorite yet. :lmao:

[katscradle]

Tried to catch what I could tonight.
Missed most of the show.
Darn children just don't know when to go to bed.
Next week I'll gag them if need be. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[daneenm]

I liked the mother and son, and the stuntmen. I thought the brother and sister were pushy and don't get me started about the cheerleaders!

Who knows if these will remain my favorites.

[Mickey_Man]

The cheese was hysterical. Those backpack things were so fragile. I loved how the Swiss locals were laughing at them.

Kim


I thought most of the teams broke the rules on the cheese task. They were supposed to use that horridly ancient device to transport their cheese, and most of them just carried it. Some even rolled it down the hill!!! one team was pretty creative and used the device as a cheese sled, but i thought most of them "cheesed out" on their method!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Whipperwhirl]

Im pretty sure the clue said the tool to carry the cheese had been provided for their use - not that they had to use it - I would have rolled the cheese down the hill and tried to take out those giant bell ringers like bowling pins. I cried at the end - I really do think this is going to be a good season.

[georgemoe]

Phil has some great jackets / coats.

I have a feeling that if I had to stand with the Swiss yodelers.....I might have lost my mind.

Note to self. Learn to yodel for the cruise. ;)

[klam_chowder]

Best season start IMHO! :thumbsup2 Loved that it was more like Season 1 where the racers had to figure out the best transportation when on the ground. The last few seasons had been a bit spoon-fed with only 1 road to get there or pre-assigned transport. :snooty:

I think the editing was better too - past few seasons had so much footage at the airports :rolleyes1

Wow, that redneck husband is pretty hard on his wife. :scared: However, he did have the best idea of using the contraption like a toboggan. I don't know why they all carried it down and just didn't roll them down and then carry them over to the weigh in station. :confused3 This was one of the best challenges ever :rotfl2:

It always bugs me tho how a few female teams are always "lookers" while what eye candy do we get? Two short guys and a gay father/son team! :rotfl2:

Frontrunners to win seem like the stuntment and bro-sis team. :woohoo: After watching the episode I think the mom&son are definite contenders too. :cool1: I :love: that Phil signed them at the mat. I always liked the kiwi! :hug:

cheers,

[sshaw10060]

I think Disneyland should change the Matterhorn and allow guests to roll giant wheels of cheese down the track. Just imagine the fun!

[Allison]

Did you catch the son on the father/son team wrote School of Rock? It was funny because my son came in and said he was an actor and I said no, he was a writer. My son kept saying he knew he had seen him in a movie and knew he was an actor. Finally, he remembered which movie he had seen him in-School of Rock. Apparently, in addition to writing the movie, he got to be in it.:)

[NWOhioAngela]

Wow, that redneck husband is pretty hard on his wife. :scared:


Yea, he was a little tough there. But seriously, have these people never seen the show?! It doesn't look like she's going to physically be able to do it at all.

For me, the first few weeks of the show are always about who I want to get Philiminated and off my television immediately, then I worry about who I want to win later. The self-proclaimed hicks, the cheerleaders, and the flight attendants can leave any time now.

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Yea, he was a little tough there. But seriously, have these people never seen the show?! It doesn't look like she's going to physically be able to do it at all.

For me, the first few weeks of the show are always about who I want to get Philiminated and off my television immediately, then I worry about who I want to win later. The self-proclaimed hicks, the cheerleaders, and the flight attendants can leave any time now.

I am totally with you on this:laughing:

[Whipperwhirl]

I had completely written off the rednecks as the pair to be off - boy was I wrong - That has to be the youngest team ever off the race first.

[NWOhioAngela]

I had completely written off the rednecks as the pair to be off - boy was I wrong - That has to be the youngest team ever off the race first.

I think you're right. They were on my "go now" list too. If you're already fighting on day one, you're not going to make it. This is why my hubby and I will never be on this show.

I do, however, hear the theme music in my head when I'm doing the Soarin' Stampede!

[Allison]

I think you're right. They were on my "go now" list too. If you're already fighting on day one, you're not going to make it. This is why my hubby and I will never be on this show.

I do, however, hear the theme music in my head when I'm doing the Soarin' Stampede!

I totally get what you are saying about the Soarin' Stampede and I must confess the husband thing too.:rotfl2:

[YodaMouse]

Love AR too. My DH and I were laughing so hard with the cheeses we couldn't breathe. :lmao: I would love to be on that show but have a tremendous fear of heights. That jump off the dam would have killed me.

Can't wait to see what the cake throwing is all about next week. :rotfl:

[anonymousegirl]

Amazingly enough, Dh and I have NEVER seen this show until last night. I am usually anti-reality shows (never seen one single moment of Idol or Survivor either). A friend kept telling us to watch since she knows we are big world travelers and we'd enjoy the locales.

So we watched last night and I loved it, (Dh just liked it). Hillbilly couple (their name for themselves) aren't going to make it and Blondes and Redheads can leave anytime too.

Our favs? Luke and Mom (I cried when Phil signed to Luke), stuntmen brothers, lawyers sibs, and older married couple.

Can't wait for next week!

[Whipperwhirl]

You have to watch Survivor if you like the amazing race . . .

[anonymousegirl]

You have to watch Survivor if you like the amazing race . . .


No thanks, too much ick and the locales are nowhere I'd like to go. I am not an outdoorsy gal. I don't do bugs, icky food, or tents.

[dvcfamily41801]

Phil and Jeff. My Sundays and Thursdays are complete!

I though the cheese task was great. I already have a couple favorite teams. Phil signing that Luke & Mom were Team 1 brought a couple of tears to my eyes.

Same here! We just watched tonight and I had such a lump in my throat when he signed. I thought it was just the coolest thing. :goodvibes

[Iggipolka]

We finally got to watch it tonight and OMG..the run away cheese was hysterical. I loved the reaction of the Swiss as well, they could not stop laughing at the stupid Americans.

I'm so glad that the fighting, whiny couple got eliminated. I could not imagine being in a relationship where the main mode of communication is bickering! Why stay with someone that makes you so mad and unhappy?

The hick couple...didn't they watch the show before? Didn't they know how physical it is and how the wife has to be able to run? I'm amazed that they didn't get kicked off first, but I have a feeling that they'll be gone next week.

Love this show!

[Mouse Skywalker]

Did anyone else recognize Mike from Mel and Mike (the gay father and son team)? My daughter, DD11 princess:, said right away "he was on the Dog Whisperer", and she was right. I guess he's had a lot of screen time. They're one of my favorite teams.

[Dismom+two]

Personally I like the mother and deaf son! Kudos to them for coming in first! I got all choked up when Phil signed to them that they were the first team!!:goodvibes

[Metro West]

Personally I like the mother and deaf son! Kudos to them for coming in first! I got all choked up when Phil signed to them that they were the first team!!:goodvibes I did too...I think everyone at the Pit Stop was crying eventually. :laughing:

[clkelley]

You have to watch Survivor if you like the amazing race . . .

I really don't care for the voting off aspect of Survivor. You NEVER control your own destiny. In Amazing Race you do.

[Mickey_Man]

I really don't care for the voting off aspect of Survivor. You NEVER control your own destiny. In Amazing Race you do.

We LOVE AR and we do not watch Survivor - tried to, but I think that show is just awful. Not interesting to me at all. Maybe if they had Phil it would be more fun!

[mikelan6]

That was a great show. I love watching the teams get on all those planes, trains, etc etc.

[Lease]

My DH and I love AR, but are always confused by some of the contestants. Most say they are huge fans of the show, but don't seem prepared for just how physically demanding the race is. I don't know about you, but before applying I'd be living in the gym. It keeps some of the better personalities or at least the more fun to watch from making it as far. I'd love to see one of the "older" teams win this time instead of the super fit but not too bright teams.

We've talked about applying in the past, now we'll have to wait for our kids to be old enough to leave behind and to con someone into babysitting.

[Whipperwhirl]

I havent seen a mom of triplets on the show - that could be your in . . .

No kidding on the clueless people - Im sure they have some formula they use when picking out contestants. Like there must be two teams who are clueless - there must me one physically challenged team - there must be a minimum of one "blonde" team - one older couple - etc.

[mejkjj97]

Finally got to watch this morning. I am loving the start of this season. I could not stop laughing watching the rolling cheese.

[A.Mickey]

Finally got to watch this morning. I am loving the start of this season. I could not stop laughing watching the rolling cheese.

We also love to watch the Amazing Race. This season looks like it is going to be a good one. The rolling cheese was the best! I was laughing so hard, my husband was just looking at me like "Are you OK?" I laugh pretty hard when someone is playing polish horseshoes too, not that they are related.
Wouldn't you be sooo scared to bungy jump that close to a cement wall? :confused3 I know I would!

[oc_tony]

My wife and I watch the show, and in years past we were part of a fantasy Amazing Race draft where we get to pick teams and see who is left standing at the end. It adds even more excitement when the teams are "your own." Our money is on the brother/sister lawyers.

[DSNY4ever]

My wife and I watch the show, and in years past we were part of a fantasy Amazing Race draft where we get to pick teams and see who is left standing at the end. It adds even more excitement when the teams are "your own." Our money is on the brother/sister lawyers.

Haha, I used to do something like this at my work- we used to pick names out of a hat and if the team you pulled got kicked off that week you won the money in the pot, but now I work from home so I guess I win every week ;). I love this show too and I am glad there seem to be an interesting group of teams this time. I would love to see an older team win too!

[Whipperwhirl]

New episode tommorrow - has anyone seen a promo for it - I havent been able to catch any TV this week.

[mejkjj97]

The only part I remember from the previews- the couple that called themselves the "Hicks" She gets completely lost by herself. I have not clue how she gets seperated from her husband but she was crying that she is lost on the mountain.

[tink576]

I also love the mother/son team who's deaf. I loved that Phil signed to them at the pit stop. I wonder how long he had to practice his numbers so he would be prepared for whatever place they came in.