I agree. I actually would have been tempted to deck them. I wouldn’t have, but man I would have been tempted. I hope they see themselves on tv and realize what assholes they are.
Wesley: Perhaps the whole point of this experiment is hair. Gunn: I vote he's not in charge.
'The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco'
Non-Fiction TV: I Reject Your Reality and Substitute My Own
This thread is for non-fiction TV, including but not limited to reality television (So You Think You Can Dance, Top Chef: Masters, Project Runway), documentaries (The History Channel, The Discovery Channel), and sundry (Expedition Africa, Mythbusters), et al. [NAFDA]
le nubian - Dec 07, 2009 5:53:25 am PST #12236 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
Jessica - Dec 07, 2009 5:57:23 am PST #12237 of 23273
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
To go up to Brian and Miss America in the airport and say, "it wasn't our fault"
"The bribe money just leapt out of our wallet and into the driver's hands! And then he drove off with us and all of our stuff to the destination we asked for!"
Not your fault MY FAT ASS. Douchebags.
I sympathize with Erica (Erika?) because under similar circumstances I can see myself being exactly that kind of bitchy to my husband - it's not the world's best coping mechanism, but it is what it is.
le nubian - Dec 07, 2009 6:05:26 am PST #12238 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
yeah, but there is a reason you are not on tv...
I know my limitations. I will not be on TAR.
Jessica - Dec 07, 2009 6:09:31 am PST #12239 of 23273
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
yeah, but there is a reason you are not on tv...
Because I have yet to get my ass in gear and apply, as far as this show is concerned. I really could care less how I come across on TV - I just want to run the race!
le nubian - Dec 07, 2009 6:19:10 am PST #12240 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
(laughing out loud)
fair enough!
Theodosia - Dec 07, 2009 6:42:23 am PST #12241 of 23273
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
I think it's important to note the distinction that Ericka never insulted or got mad at her husband even when she was really upset and freaking.
To a certain extent, the producers DO want some people who freak out loudly, because it makes for good television moments. Ideally, they're not all be people who freak out with dignity....
Kathy A - Dec 07, 2009 6:46:51 am PST #12242 of 23273
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
I like this quote from TWOP's look at the best moments of this race:
We've said it before, and we'll continue to say it every time it applies: the only thing worse than a jerk in the Race is a stupid jerk in the Race, and Dan's the latter.
msbelle - Dec 07, 2009 6:52:17 am PST #12243 of 23273
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I'd add a really LOUD stupid jerk.
Jesse - Dec 07, 2009 8:33:23 am PST #12244 of 23273
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I also appreciated that Eri(c)(k)a still thanked the person who handed them the clue, after freaking out and being last. Brian deserves to be called "the saint," like my mother said about my father last night: "And your father, the saint, drove all the way there in that terrible weather!"
SuziQ - Dec 07, 2009 8:41:41 am PST #12245 of 23273
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
He had much more patience with her than I ever would have. BUT, as some one mentioned above, I don't recall her harping on HIM, just harping in general.
Driving into work today I again passed the field that is full of hay rolls like from the famous challenge. But now they are covered in snow - big pile of hay with a snow sweater. Could you imagine doing that challenge in the snow? Still rolling out the bales one by one. Brrrrrrrrrrrr.