The Amazing Race 15

[Granny Jill A]

Sorry to see the father/son team eliminated last night....however, when pinky was looking for the candelabra, that was funny. So, who is the winner going to be? 4 teams left.

I was sorry about Pinky and the Dad getting the boot. I was surprised that Pinky couldn't figure out what a candelabra was, but when you're in a foreign country, you can be confused by the simplest things.

Now I'm rooting for the Globetrotters.

[MNNHFLTX]

But having a brother myself, I thought they behaved like brothers always behaved. I thought their finish was pretty touching, too. They really seemed to know what they want to get out of the race above and beyond the million dollars.

I don't know--I've got a brother and two sisters and we haven't behaved like that to one another since we were kids. Of course, we haven't been in a situation like the Amazing Race together either, but I can't picture screaming at each other even under duress.

I'm mostly ambivalent about the brothers--same thing with Miss America and hubby. And I'm getting that way about Flight Time and Big Easy. That scene on the boardwalk was something. I played it back a few times and it just looked like Flight Time slipped and fell against Dan. I didn't see any pushing or elbowing and I don't think either team earned the right to call foul at the pit stop.

Still like Megan and Cheyenne the best. Some people I talk to complain that they're boring, I guess because they don't spend a lot of energy yelling at each other or getting flustered. But they work as a team very well and yet are very competitive too.

[Ian]

I don't know--I've got a brother and two sisters and we haven't behaved like that to one another since we were kids. Of course, we haven't been in a situation like the Amazing Race together either, but I can't picture screaming at each other even under duress.

Hey I said "brothers" not "brothers and sisters."

It's a whoooooooooooooooole different animal. Trust me on this!

Anyway, I was bummed to see Pinky and the Dad go last night, but it was their time. They've struggled mightily the last two legs and it finally caught up with them (as it should have). I mean really? A "can-dell-a-bruh???" To quote ESPN, "Come on, man!"

Still totally on the Globetrotters bandwagon, but I'd be okay with Meghan and Cheyne or the brothers winning, as well. Both teams have run an "amazing race" and certainly deserve to be there at the end.

Can't say I'm lovin' the beauty queen, though. She's just a bit too high maintenance for me.

[Melanie]

Can't say I'm lovin' the beauty queen, though. She's just a bit too high maintenance for me.

She's a beauty queen.

[Ian]

She's a beauty queen.

Ha ha ha ha ... Touche, Mel! Touche!

[Goofster]

I haven't been that high on the Globetrotters since they took advantage of that girl's fear of water and heights on the water slide. They should've just kept their mouths shut and waited for the time to run out...instead they taunted her and manipulated her fear. That, for me, was going too far and I'm not rooting for them to win.

[c&d]

I was sorry to see Pinky and Dad go. I really liked them.

There really isn't a team I don't like that's still in the race. Usually by this point I'm rooting really hard against a team but since the poker girls lost I don't have any teams I'm rooting against.

[thrillme]

I was sorry about Pinky and the Dad getting the boot. I was surprised that Pinky couldn't figure out what a candelabra was, but when you're in a foreign country, you can be confused by the simplest things.

Now I'm rooting for the Globetrotters.

HA HA...I have to admit...my very own husband turned to me and asked me what a candelabra was. I had to laugh.

Yes..I'm going for the Globetrotters too. I kinda wouldn't mind the Meghan and Cheyanne either. They've played a good game.

The Globetrotters are "jocks" (well kinda)...they "trash" talk. The Mika or whatever her name was on the slide...she already had PLENTY of time to get it in gear. I understand she was afraid...but part of life is closing your eyes and plunging ahead...it's NOT like she was jumping out of an airplane. I still say...she had no business being there...she KNEW there were going to be challenges. Besides...they admitted in a later interview that the Globetrotter "apologized"...they felt it was sincere and she really did NOT see herself going down regardless of how much time she had.

The brothers and their arguing thing...well...what can I say...I'm an ONLY child...I really can't relate. My son's an only child...sometimes he argues with the cat but the cat ALWAYS wins.

[DisneyPrincess21]

My son's an only child...sometimes he argues with the cat but the cat ALWAYS wins.

[MNNHFLTX]

Well, I just got caught up with last night's TAR and was underwhelmed with the show and the ending. That they made this a non-elimination leg and Brian and Ericka continue on (for now) is ridiculous. Personally I think Ericka was ready to throw in the towel last night (her lackluster effort in looking for the miniature instrument was especially telling). Anyway, I don't hold out much hope for them for next week, but maybe they'll suprise me.

Other I'm still in Megan and Cheyne's camp. They continue to run a good race.

[TheDuckRocks]

Drat! A non-elim show, I was so wanting those 2 gone.

[Buddy08]

I was sorry that Brian and Erica didn't get eliminated also but Erica's does seem like she is giving up, moving so slowly through every challenge. With an extra task they don't seem to have much hope of continuing next week. I think everyone's nerves are getting a little frazzled.

[Granny Jill A]

I was sorry that Brian and Erica didn't get eliminated also but Erica's does seem like she is giving up, moving so slowly through every challenge. With an extra task they don't seem to have much hope of continuing next week. I think everyone's nerves are getting a little frazzled.

I wouldn't be sad to see these two go next week. My vote is still with the Globetrotters, but I do admire Megan and Cheyne for their smarts in running a good race. The brothers can go anytime, too.

[Granny Jill A]

The Mika or whatever her name was on the slide...she already had PLENTY of time to get it in gear. I understand she was afraid...but part of life is closing your eyes and plunging ahead...it's NOT like she was jumping out of an airplane. I still say...she had no business being there...she KNEW there were going to be challenges. Besides...they admitted in a later interview that the Globetrotter "apologized"...they felt it was sincere and she really did NOT see herself going down regardless of how much time she had.

The high point of this whole race for me was listening to Mika freak out. I agree that she had no business signing up if she was afraid of EVERYTHING.

[Melanie]

Aaaaaaah!!! I know I wasn't there, and I know at one time Big Easy said he'd been there 2.5 hours, but seriously? They didn't think he could get it in that 4 hour penalty time? Wow. It's a shame, because they were my favorite team. I'm pulling for Megan and Cheynne all the way now. They deserve it tenfold over the remaining teams.

We were really hoping that Sam and Dan's broken arm and Brian and Erika using a taxi during the lager challenge would have given them a penalty. Once again, the brothers annoyingly go on and on with each other and I think Erika went a little too far with her 'ugly American' thing. Oh well, I'll be in WDW next Sunday, so I won't be too sorry to have to watch the finale on my DVR later in the week.

[Mousefever]

Aaaaaaah!!! I know I wasn't there, and I know at one time Big Easy said he'd been there 2.5 hours, but seriously? They didn't think he could get it in that 4 hour penalty time? Wow. It's a shame, because they were my favorite team. I'm pulling for Megan and Cheynne all the way now. They deserve it tenfold over the remaining teams.

We were really hoping that Sam and Dan's broken arm and Brian and Erika using a taxi during the lager challenge would have given them a penalty. Once again, the brothers annoyingly go on and on with each other and I think Erika went a little too far with her 'ugly American' thing. Oh well, I'll be in WDW next Sunday, so I won't be too sorry to have to watch the finale on my DVR later in the week.

You must be in my brain! I was going to say everything you said, including the Aaaaaah! at the beginning! I wish I could also say that I'll be in WDW next Sunday. Oh well.

Go Megan and Cheynne!

Amy

[Melanie]

Just saw an interesting spoiler regarding TARs next season:



Someone is claiming they saw Jeff and Jordan (from this past summer's season of Big Brother) at LAX filming the show.

[NotaGeek]

Taking a4 hour penalty to solve a 5 word puzzle is the most stupid thing I have ever seen on the race ... and even though Dan didn't play with the most integrity, I don't know if I would have even tried. You would seriously thought they were trying to solve a level 10 Soduku -- I mean Dan gave him the first letter ... that really narrows down the options.

I thought it was weird we had 2 episodes in Prague and from the previews there's no WDW coming up ... weird.

[Melanie]

I thought it was weird we had 2 episodes in Prague and from the previews there's no WDW coming up ... weird.

I thought the WDW thing was supposed to be for last season?

[NJDad]

It's kinda, um, amazing, that you couldn't come up with F R A N Z if spotted the F.

Didn't really think they had any kind of chance once that happened, although the 3rd team did finish after sunup.

I would have been an ugly American at that point too, toting beer across town on foot with drunks annoying me.