Amazing Race, Family Edition. *Official DiscussionThread*

[Keggy]

Another thing to remember is that they have 3 teenagers on their team. Does anyone live with or spend a lot of time with teenagers.

How old are the girls on the team with their dad? They seem to be teemagers as well.

Kelly

 

[Keggy]

after reading some of the back posts to catch up = I wanted to comment on this...

My first indication that the Weavers would not be my favorite family was in the, (I believe) first episode. When the mother asked for the map from the man at the truck stop. She asked him if he had found God and he said yes and she said something like well we will be in heaven together (please put the correct words that she said if you remember). To me, this came across as pushy. I do know someone who goes to their church and this person is the same way. I feel they talk the talk, but don't walk the walk - if that makes sense.

Kelly

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

How old are the girls on the team with their dad? They seem to be teemagers as well.

Kelly

The youngest is an adult--I think 20--on that team...so they are past the hormonal teen stage. So for their behavior==They are just being hormonal women and sisters.

 

[ziggystardust]

after reading some of the back posts to catch up = I wanted to comment on this...

My first indication that the Weavers would not be my favorite family was in the, (I believe) first episode. When the mother asked for the map from the man at the truck stop. She asked him if he had found God and he said yes and she said something like well we will be in heaven together (please put the correct words that she said if you remember). To me, this came across as pushy. I do know someone who goes to their church and this person is the same way. I feel they talk the talk, but don't walk the walk - if that makes sense.

Kelly

You had it right, but I think they said "We'll be spending eternity together"

 

[Keggy]

Oh my goodness, I went on the CBS site to check and you are right. I thought the 20 yr old was like 14 or 15.... WOW was I off! They are 20, 22, and 25.
The Weaver's are 14, 16, and 19.

Kelly

 

[LadyDulcinea1]

Just to throw my two cents in......

Take the praying and Christian out the Weavers, and I still wouldn't like them. I have no problem with them praying (I'm a religious person myself) BUT, I do have a problem with them being such sore losers, Christian or not. Last night just proved this. They said some very hurtful things, especially about the Paolo father. What's wrong with making an honest living? Someone needs to collect your garbage....b/c I'm sure they would notice if sanitation workers didnt' exist. As for other instances.....the bus ride. All of them, including the mother, were acting like children. That turned me off from them almost immediately. I do feel sympathy for them having lost their father....but that can only go so far......

 

[Strawberry Lemonade]

The Weaver's are 14, 16, and 19.

Billy and Carissa Gaghan are elementary school-aged and showed far more maturity than the Weavers. I find that interesting.

 

[Beth76]

Well I'm not afraid to say it. The Weavers' praying definitely irritates me. I said it a while ago that to me it seems insincere that they are praying outloud over every little thing. And it bugs me. I usually end up skipping their segments because hearing the talk makes me sick. You don't need to talk outloud for God to hear you. I also don't like them because they are rude and obnoxious. They've been one of my least favorite teams from Day 1. I think I only disliked the Paolos more, but now I'm liking them better. And I will agree with the other poster that I think the only team from previous seasons that I've disliked more were Jonathan and Victoria. I think I even like Rob and Amber better. Oh I know I did not just say that.

 

[Livie's Mommy]

Wow, gone for a couple of hours and this thread has grown!!

Well, I know those of you who say your dislike for the Weavers has nothing do to with them being Christians are totally contradicting yourselves. By your own admission, you do not like them because they claim to be Christians and they are hypocrites because "they don't "act like it." Well, if they weren't Christians, would their actions be acceptable to you? If you are saying "Heck no, they are still awful people, even if they were not Christians!", then what about the Bransen girls mooning the young men on the Linz family? Is that okay? No matter how cute some of you thought it was, that is unlady-like, appalling behavior. And who was laughing the front seat? Good old Wally! He must have been so proud!

What about the Linz boys badgering the Weaver boy at that baseball field? Did I hear someone say they were a nice familly? That poor boy was just trying to hit the ball, he never said two words to those jerks. How is that behavior okay?

Yes, I agree the Weaver family was wrong to make fun of the other families. Did any of you stop to think that in hindsight, just might feel bad that they did that? Have any of you ever been so emotionally charged and discouraged, knowing everyone is against you and looking forward for you to fail? Have you ever done or said anything in that situation, then looked back and said "Gee, that was dumb of me." If you say no, you are a liar! We all have been there. Would you want people saying about you what you have said about the Weavers? That you are an awful hypocrite? It seems that some of you think that Chritianity=perfection and if someone says they are Christian , they better live up to it! Not the case. We struggle, too, and we deserve the benefit of the doubt when we mess up, just like the rest of you.

As a previous poster stated, the Weaver family is quite calm in their approach to this game compared to others who have played this game inthe past. The problem you all seem to have is that they Christians trying to play this game. For any of you Survivor buffs, this was the same attitude given to Vecepia (the black woman who won a few seasons back). She was very open about her Christian lifestyle and in on of the last few episodes, she had to go back on her word. "So what?" you say, "That happens all the time on Survivor." Well let me tell you, she got nailed to the wall by everyone else on that show because she she had the audacity to goback on her word and then claim she is a Christian.

The Weaver family never said they were "wonderful" just because they are Christians, as someone stated. That is an automatic stigma given to Chirstians. There is an attitude from few, thankfully not all, non-Christians, that when you tell someone you are a Christian, you automatically are stating that you are absolutely perfect in everyway, and that you are not capable of falling into temptation. And when you do, others have the right to call you out on the mat and make everyone aware of it. You can deny that the stigma exists, but those of us who are Christians live with it daily.

 

[Livie's Mommy]

Well I'm not afraid to say it. The Weavers' praying definitely irritates me. I said it a while ago that to me it seems insincere that they are praying outloud over every little thing. And it bugs me.

What is so irritating about it?

 

[Albertan mom]

Livies Mommy--I agree with everything you have posted on this thread.

People that aren't Christians-or don't have a personal relationship with God can't begin to understand about the praying thing. When I am lost, I pray. If I can't find something I misplaced, I pray. When I am frustrated, I pray. When I need guidance, I pray. I talk to God like he is my friend, and also my Father.
What the Weavers are doing, praying for help--that is a natural thing for a Christian to do.

They never claimed to be perfect. Christians swear. They get angry. They get frustrated. They get snide. I hate when non-Christians call Christians hypocrites. Every person on the earth, Christian or Non, are hypocrites. Christians just get a way harder time about it. Until you are perfect, don't call others hypocrites.

Livies mommy-- word of advice--you will never, ever, ever (and I mean EVER!) win a debate on this forum that has to do with Christianity. (trust me, I am speaking from experience!!)

Lets quit the team Weaver bashing, and go back to talking about the show in general.

I did feel so bad for the little girl. She was a real trooper.
And man, the dad hauling all those bananas!! He is tough!! It was great to see the boys respecting their parents more.

 

[Livie's Mommy]

Thanks Albertan Mom!

I am not trying to win the debate. There is never a winner in any debate, right? I was just trying to figure out how everyone formed their opinion about the Weavers, and I have come to find out, no one seems to have a good reason. They just don't like them., and that is fine, they are not my favorites either. I am one of those folks who need justification when others are hated to strongly and especially when labels like "hypocrite" and "sore losers" are put on people. No one has been able to back up their claims with any hard evidence (except last nights fiasco, which doesn't explain why the Weavers have been so disliked all along). It is okay to not like the Weavers, but at least be honest with and justify your reasons. So they annoy you, fine. You think the mom is flighty, fine. The kids complain all the time, fine. I respect all of those reasons. But if you label people and make generalizations about people, you have to back them up!!

I know, I know, I am beating a dead horse. So I will stop now. (Gee I wish they had a smiley with mickey waving a white flag! )

 

[Ziva]

I don't like the Weaver Family, they are very annoying and still would be if they were Jewish, Muslim or even Vulkin.

The Gaghans seem like a wonderful family, I liked them a lot. The parents seemed very level headed and lead by example, they have 2 great kids.

The Paolos- Started out not liking them but they're growing on me. I would love for them to win the race just to see the reaction on the Weavers faces.

Linz- I enjoy the brother/sister teasing that goes on, reminds me of my own family.

Bransen- I feel for the Dad, it has to be hard being with your 3 daughters 24/7 under such stressful conditions like that.

Godlewski- My least favorite team after the Weavers just because of the constent bickering, makes me glad I grew up with brothers.

 

[nuke]

As a previous poster stated, the Weaver family is quite calm in their approach to this game compared to others who have played this game inthe past. The problem you all seem to have is that they Christians trying to play this game. For any of you Survivor buffs, this was the same attitude given to Vecepia (the black woman who won a few seasons back). She was very open about her Christian lifestyle and in on of the last few episodes, she had to go back on her word. "So what?" you say, "That happens all the time on Survivor." Well let me tell you, she got nailed to the wall by everyone else on that show because she she had the audacity to goback on her word and then claim she is a Christian.

Did you see the show last night where mama Weaver was totally FLIPPING out because the car was stuck in the grass? That is far from calm.
The main thing that I hate about the Weaver family is that they are stupid.

As far as V goes, what totally infuriated me about her was that she said on the show that it is okay for her to act anyway she pleases because all she has to do is ask for forgiveness. That is disgusting! That implies that it's okay to steal, kill etc as long as you ask for forgiveness. Yuck!

 

[Livie's Mommy]

As far as V goes, what totally infuriated me about her was that she said on the show that it is okay for her to act anyway she pleases because all she has to do is ask for forgiveness. That is disgusting! That implies that it's okay to steal, kill etc as long as you ask for forgiveness. Yuck!

You have no idea.

 

[chris1gill]

Did anyone get to see the Gaghan's on The Early Show this morning? Hoping for a re-cap....

 

[nuke]

You have no idea.

You're right. I have no idea.

 

[Happy05]

I am one of those folks who need justification when others are hated to strongly and especially when labels like "hypocrite" and "sore losers" are put on people. No one has been able to back up their claims with any hard evidence (except last nights fiasco, which doesn't explain why the Weavers have been so disliked all along). It is okay to not like the Weavers, but at least be honest with and justify your reasons. So they annoy you, fine. You think the mom is flighty, fine. The kids complain all the time, fine. I respect all of those reasons. But if you label people and make generalizations about people, you have to back them up!!

...so please explain why they have to give their reasons for disliking this family to YOU??

 

[mommaU4]

I did feel so bad for the little girl. She was a real trooper.
And man, the dad hauling all those bananas!! He is tough!! It was great to see the boys respecting their parents more.

I cried when they came in last and were eliminated. The little girl, Carissa (I think), was trying so hard to be brave and not cry. What a sweetheart. The whole family really did a good job.

 

[TiggerPiglet]

I agree with you on this.

It isn't their bad behavior that makes it so bad....it's that they proclaim themselves in a self-righteous manner as good people...like they have a good and bad side...they give the appearance of good--but it seems there is always bad to go along with it.

ITA! I also think this is why most of us have a problem with them.
The Paolos on the other hand may yell at each other, but they acknowledged they were like this from the very beginning. They had said we yell and scream at each other, but that's how we are.