The Amazing Race 7...official Thread

[bengalbelle]

Lynn and Alex are starting to get to me. I was liking them up until this week. The fact that they wouldn't let Romber in the taxi was really low!

Low? I'd call it smart. They're in it to win it, just like Rob and Amber. Do you think Rob and Amber were low when they stole someone's cab, paid the bus driver not to open the back door, didn't stop or even slow down to check on the brothers...hmmm, what else am I missing? It's interesting that when Rob and Amber pull this kind of stuff they're smart and taking the game to a new level. If someone else does it they're just low. I'm no fan of the boyfriends, but give them credit where credit is due.

 

[deadheadbelle]

Lynn and Alex are starting to get to me. I was liking them up until this week. The fact that they wouldn't let Romber in the taxi was really low!

What got me about that whole thing was that Lynn & Alex said "sorry, there's no room". Then, when Rob & Amber caught up at the train station, they said again "really, there was no room". Give me a break. Why not just say "hey, it's a race, we aren't sharing a cab". There are a lot of people who are so disgusted with Rob & say he's a liar, well, it looks like Lynn & Alex are liars, too.

 

[Gymbomom]

I may not agree with Rob and Amber, they could have at least rolled down the window and say...are you okay? BUT, in their defense....has not every one of those teams been out to get them??? Then they put them down for doing the same thing?? They all have rejoiced when they have had bad luck, wrong choices, etc.
I think they were like, they wouldn't stop for me.... and I bet they would be right!!
Also, just in the camera shots it was OBVIOUS that the brothers were okay.
Please, when they wouldn't let them into the bus?? Pretty hypocritical to play dirty and accuse someone else they are doing the same.

 

[nuke]

Low? I'd call it smart. They're in it to win it, just like Rob and Amber. Do you think Rob and Amber were low when they stole someone's cab, paid the bus driver not to open the back door, didn't stop or even slow down to check on the brothers...hmmm, what else am I missing? It's interesting that when Rob and Amber pull this kind of stuff they're smart and taking the game to a new level. If someone else does it they're just low. I'm no fan of the boyfriends, but give them credit where credit is due.

Exactly!! Which is why I can't stand when people complain about the way Rob is playing the game. Every team would do and probably will do something sneaky or snakey if they thought it would give them an advantage in the race. Rob was quicker than the rest of the teams in their game play.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Low? I'd call it smart. They're in it to win it, just like Rob and Amber. Do you think Rob and Amber were low when they stole someone's cab, paid the bus driver not to open the back door, didn't stop or even slow down to check on the brothers...hmmm, what else am I missing? It's interesting that when Rob and Amber pull this kind of stuff they're smart and taking the game to a new level. If someone else does it they're just low. I'm no fan of the boyfriends, but give them credit where credit is due.

But R/A don't whine about it---A/L are busy whining about all that stuff--Rob called them on it. They weren't clever in how they said it. A van with 2 men taking up only 1 row quite obviously had room in it. I agree that saying "It's a game, get your own"--would have been a little more respectable than there's "not enough room" followed later by "I need the A/C for myself".

The cab that was stolen---the girls didn't say to hold it...Fair game.

 

[deadheadbelle]

I don't think Rob would have even tried to share a cab with the boyfriends if he'd realized it was a cab. He thought it was a bus, didn't he? I think he just got frustrated & a little embarrased when he realized it was a cab & not a bus.

Here's how I'd like the order of finish to be:

Rob & Amber
The Brothers
Joyce & Uchenna
Ron & Kelly
Meredith & his wife (whose name escapes me)
The Boyfriends

How about you guys?

Oh, and in the previews did I hear Kelly call Ron a "redneck piece of trash". Wow! She must really be pissed.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Oh, and in the previews did I hear Kelly call Ron a "redneck piece of trash". Wow! She must really be pissed.

Yes you did--he told her to "shush" and "quit telling me what to do" (or something like that..since she called him that--I'm wondering if he said more than that to here (it was an awkward cut). He's not been speaking nicely to here...

And on the ride to the lions when they said stay still if a lion climbs into the truck--he said that he'd throw her out to the lions.

I'd say that he pretty much deserves a harsh comment or two from her if that is how he speaks to her on a regular basis.

 

[Barb]

Oh, and in the previews did I hear Kelly call Ron a "redneck piece of trash". Wow! She must really be pissed.

I heard that and thought the same thing. Ouch!

 

[deadheadbelle]

Yes you did--he told her to "shush" and "quit telling me what to do" (or something like that..since she called him that--I'm wondering if he said more than that to here (it was an awkward cut). He's not been speaking nicely to here...

And on the ride to the lions when they said stay still if a lion climbs into the truck--he said that he'd throw her out to the lions.

I'd say that he pretty much deserves a harsh comment or two from her if that is how he speaks to her on a regular basis.

Yep, it's probably been building the whole race & she finally blows next week.

 

[bengalbelle]

But R/A don't whine about it---A/L are busy whining about all that stuff--Rob called them on it. They weren't clever in how they said it. A van with 2 men taking up only 1 row quite obviously had room in it. I agree that saying "It's a game, get your own"--would have been a little more respectable than there's "not enough room" followed later by "I need the A/C for myself".

The cab that was stolen---the girls didn't say to hold it...Fair game.

Has Rob made it through this game or Survivor without telling a lie? Methinks NOT . Do you consider Rob respectable ?
I love how everyone is outraged that the boyfriends *gasp* lied to them. Shocking!
You're just proving my point. Rob and Amber do it, "it was fair game", Lynn and Alex won't let them in THEIR cab that THEY flagged down and they're low and not clever.

 

[donnajon]

Wouldn't it have been great to see Gretchen and Meredith go up to Ray and Deanna after they were eliminated and say, "Since we are entering into another leg of the race , and it appears you wont be needing it any longer, may we now have some money?"

 

[Planogirl]

Rob and Amber have always played dirty but they seem to enjoy it. The boyfriends are getting way too upset and whiny about all of it.

 

[bengalbelle]

Here's how I'd like the order of finish to be:

Rob & Amber
The Brothers
Joyce & Uchenna
Ron & Kelly
Meredith & his wife (whose name escapes me)
The Boyfriends

How about you guys?

Well last season was an easy pick for me. I loved Jon and Kris. This one's a little tougher. Right now (might change my mind as the race goes on) the order I'd like to see is:
Joyce and Uchenna OR brothers in first place. I like them equally right now.
Rob and Amber
Meredith and Gretchen (they do get on my nerves but at least they don't treat each other like crap)
Ron and Kelly
The Boyfriends

 

[deadheadbelle]

Has Rob made it through this game or Survivor without telling a lie? Methinks NOT . Do you consider Rob respectable ?
I love how everyone is outraged that the boyfriends *gasp* lied to them. Shocking!
You're just proving my point. Rob and Amber do it, "it was fair game", Lynn and Alex won't let them in THEIR cab that THEY flagged down and they're low and not clever.

I think it's funny that the same people who complain about Rob & Amber lying, have no problem with Lynn & Alex doing it. I don't have any problem with Lynn & Alex not allowing R & A into the cab, I wouldn't have done it either. This is a game, a race for a million. Do whatever you have to in order to win.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Has Rob made it through this game or Survivor without telling a lie? Methinks NOT . Do you consider Rob respectable ?
I love how everyone is outraged that the boyfriends *gasp* lied to them. Shocking!
You're just proving my point. Rob and Amber do it, "it was fair game", Lynn and Alex won't let them in THEIR cab that THEY flagged down and they're low and not clever.

We knew what Rob was capable of before hand. The boyfriends are no angels and they are being shown more in that light each week. But at least they are off their "let's beat R/A" kick and perhaps we'll see them more competitive for the game instead of against one team.

As I said--noone seems to mind their inappropriate comment on Africa--but were fuming when Kendra said similar things last season.

It is simply an "anybody by R/A" season.

 

[skuttle]

don't think Rob would have even tried to share a cab with the boyfriends if he'd realized it was a cab. He thought it was a bus, didn't he? I think he just got frustrated & a little embarrased when he realized it was a cab & not a bus.

I thought I heard him ask if it was a bus, too. I don't think he would have normally asked to share their cab. I thought it was odd that he was asking to share so I think you may be right re the bus.

 

[JennyMominRI]

We knew what Rob was capable of before hand. The boyfriends are no angels and they are being shown more in that light each week. But at least they are off their "let's beat R/A" kick and perhaps we'll see them more competitive for the game instead of against one team.

As I said--noone seems to mind their inappropriate comment on Africa--but were fuming when Kendra said similar things last season.

It is simply an "anybody by R/A" season.

Oh Ed and I both looked at each other with disgust at that point

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

This is a game, a race for a million. Do whatever you have to in order to win.

Except pass a team that has wrecked their vehicle and quite obviously already being assisted. Evidently--that's not allowed .

 

[skuttle]

We noticed the boyfriends' comments, too. Also noted all of their awful comments/actions while back in the city. I am SO ready for them to be gone...they drive me nuts!

 

[padisneyfan]

I am also so tired of them calling everyone b*****s.