Groucho

Kelly is no Flo. Her main beef is that Jon won't give her an equal partnership in making team decisions, and I think it's legit. She is a bit dramatic, but he fuels it.

Jim

I didn't care for T&J a few episodes ago, but they started to pull it together and now I'm sorry to see them go. Kelly and Jon can't get eliminated soon enough as far as I'm concerned. Kelly's comments especially are extremely mean-spirited and pathetic. The race is definitely getting better after a slow start.

taa455

But she did admit to being high maintenance. I agree though, she's no Flo. Nobody could be that annoying. (Oh man, I wanted to slap that girl so bad! There was noone less deserving to win than she was.)

taa455

I don't really understand it either. I guess the other contestants make fun of them because they don't really try to fit in and socialize with the group. For example, they didn't upgrade on the train and sat alone for 26 hours. I think viewers don't like them because Chuck is a wuss. I kinda like them though. Millie is cute and Chuck seems like a nice guy (maybe too nice). I don't understand the "werewolf" comparison.

DodgingCars

Why is it that they never show much of David and Jeff? They'd probably be my favorite team if I actually got to see them any time this season. They seem like nice guys who try hard. I'm guessing they don't get much air play because they don't fight with other teams or with each other much.

I don't know if it's poor editing or what -- but most of the teams this season just seem so unlikeable.

For me, I'm hoping that either Jon & Al or David & Jeff win. All the other teams suck.

Groucho

It does seem that they stacked the deck with "villains" this time around.

Boot

Yeah, it's become more about who you DON"T want to win rather than who you DO.

Struz

Another good episode.

I'm rooting for Team Clown to win.
If they don't, I hope it's either Dave & Jeff or Millie & Chuck.

I don't want Team Gay or Kelly & John to win.
Both of these teams annoy me.

Where's the AR DVD's ?

Groucho

I kind of wonder if the gay couple is even a couple at all. Their hugs seem really "forced," and in one episode Reichen called Chip "Dude" which is an odd way to address your husband. Perhaps they faked it to make themselves more of a novelty to get into the race?

I used to wonder the same thing about the virgins, but after seeing them in action I'm pretty sure they're the real deal.

DodgingCars

So.. the trick to staying a virgin is to find a partner who annoys the hell out of you...

B.A.

I think they are the real deal - they call each other "Honey" at least once every episode.

B.A.

Don't forget the fear of hot and tiny places.

djbrown

Skorp

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Yeah. Dennis & Andrew had trouble getting a flight out of Mexico, so even though they used the FF upon arrival in England, they were still last to the Pit Stop in Scotland.

And, in TAR1, if Nancy & Emily hadn't been penalized for skipping the Detour, Bill & Joe (Team Guido) would have been eliminated after winning the FF. But that had more to do with their own stupidity than anything.

chowderhead

Actually, it was a fear of hot and tight places!

One last random thought. If teams cannot purchase 1st/business class airplane tickets, why are they allowed to purchase upgrades for 1st class train tickets? Though, a penalty would affect all teams except Millie and Chuck so it would not be a big deal in terms of time lost. Still, I think they should be penalized.

taa455

I think it's because they had to use their allowance money to buy the train tickets. They are allowed to use the money they receive at the beginning of each leg any way they want. Contestants are not responsible for airplane tickets. The show pays it for them, which is probably the reason for the no 1st class rule. The producers want the travelling to be a little rough on them to produce more conflict.

lennyarellano

djbrown, are those real? I only started watching this season and would like to watch previous seasons. Based on the icon following it, I figure they are mock-up versions or something, but never hurts to ask! Thanks.

Lenny

garmonbozia

I think they are an interesting team as well.....definitely not my favorite, but they keep things interesting.

I was sad to see Tian & Jaree go........when it came down to them vs. the chippendales, I was hoping the models would make it there first.

I would like to see David & Jeff and Jon & Al go next because I just don't find either team all that interesting.

Next week is probably going to be the first non-elimin round though.

Red Dog

T&J became my favorites - sorry to see them go.

I guess I'll root for the Clowns but none of these teams are particularly inspiring to watch.

garmonbozia

lol, true, but that made Zach the MOST deserving person to win....

Patman

Zach should have won $2 million (2x the prize) all by his lonesome for having to literally drag Flo on his back all around the world.

B.A.

I forget - how many times did Flo quit the A.R.? Because I lost track. Zack was definitely under-payed when his team won.

Slumbering Fist

I'm guessing it is either because they are the winners/a final team, thus more airtime near the end--- or that they are just plain boring (like the NFL wives who got little screentime because they are personalitywise duds)

I found the last episode to be pretty terrible. It was really dull overall to me, I just didnt feel the suspense at all. The bickering and tense teams are what makes Amazing Race, and so far, this show has really only had two, and as soon as one of them makes nice (T&J), they are thankfully eliminated. Compared to the past seasons, there were far better "heroes" and "villians" than this season.

djbrown

[Seinfeld]They're real, and they're spectacular[/Seinfeld]

Actually, they are ones that I made. Burned them to DVD myself, etc. Made the covers for them and placed them in their own little case, which is what you see. email [email protected] if interested.

CharlesC

I'm sorry to see T&J go too kind of. They weren't really a team though. Tian did everything. And she was hotter. I think the other chick just has an inferiority complex.

I tired of bitchy old Millie and wussy old Chuck. I thought for sure they would be out of it this week.

"You think you hurt?!?! I've got a chain up my cookie!" My favorite team so far. That joke on the train is exactly like something I would do to my wife.