# Amazing Race 3/14: "I Am In Russia Playing With The Dolls" **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [March 15, 2006, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-3-14-i-am-in-russia-playing-with-the-dolls/348388 "2006-03-15T00:11:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Edward\_The\_Head](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ce73a5/32.png) [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2006, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-3-14-i-am-in-russia-playing-with-the-dolls/348388/61 "2006-03-16T12:34:21Z")
> [@Robot Arm](#): > > Looks like we’re off to Germany next. The last double leg that I remember (in India) had a long train ride after the non-pitstop. You can go from Moscow to Germany by train, but it’s a long trip. Been there, done that, both ways. It’s a long trip, around forty hours or so between Berlin and Moscow. They only stop in Warsaw for an hour or so, and both times I was on the train there was no food car so I starved. Plus they wake you up when you cross the boarders and when they switch track guages. I would have liked to see them do something better at the pool, though jumping off the 10 meter platform was a good idea. They should have had them swim against an Olympic swimmer or something. ---
**Author:** ![annieclaus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b5a626/32.png) [@annieclaus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/annieclaus)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2006, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-3-14-i-am-in-russia-playing-with-the-dolls/348388/62 "2006-03-16T14:26:50Z")
> [@The Big Cheese](#): > > I think Lake is a bit sheltered. He didn’t like Brazil either. I don’t think he’ll like any location outside of the US. All them fureigners. He seems more at home with a can of Bud and the Daytona 500 on the tv. Then what the heck is he doing on a program based on Racing AROUND THE WORLD??? It was probably all Michelle’s idea and he’s just humoring her. But he’s passive/aggressive, so that’s why he will only turn LEFT when she tells him to turn RIGHT!!! (And don’t you go dissing NASCAR, you hear!) ---
**Author:** ![The\_Big\_Cheese](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@The\_Big\_Cheese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Big_Cheese)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2006, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-3-14-i-am-in-russia-playing-with-the-dolls/348388/63 "2006-03-17T13:56:52Z")
I’m betting he doesn’t follow to many of her ideas, but what do I know from 3 hours. Good guess on that turning left thing, thats just what Dale Jr would do! Let’s face it, he’s named after a water body. No, I’m not making fun of NASCAR at all, just him. That guy in the 17 cahhhr is not so bad, hey Annie? ; Aha, I was right. \*Lake is a dentist who has **limited traveling experience outside of the United States**. While he describes himself as energetic and motivated, Michelle notes that he’s your typical Type A personality, very impatient and always looking for ways to do it better. \* > **[CBS Shows - Popular Primetime, Daytime, Late Night & Classics](https://www.cbs.com/shows/)** > > Watch full episodes and clips of Popular Primetime, Daytime, Late Night and Classic shows on CBS.com. Talk with other fans, catch up with your favorite shows and more. He’s a dentist! She works for him. I guess on one hand he’d scare me into flossing regularly. ---
**Author:** ![annieclaus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b5a626/32.png) [@annieclaus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/annieclaus)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2006, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-3-14-i-am-in-russia-playing-with-the-dolls/348388/64 "2006-03-17T16:00:10Z")
> [@The Big Cheese](#): > > No, I’m not making fun of NASCAR at all, just him. That guy in the 17 cahhhr is not so bad, hey Annie? Not to hijack the thread, but: YOU SAID IT!!! Kenseth rocks! ---
**Author:** ![aktep](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f0a364/32.png) [@aktep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aktep)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2006, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-3-14-i-am-in-russia-playing-with-the-dolls/348388/65 "2006-03-17T16:59:39Z")
> [@annieclaus](#): > > And another thing. . . does it bother anybody else that Monica calls Joseph “Joseph” all the time? It bugs me. Ya’d think she would call him “Joe” once in a while. No. My given name is Michael and none of my family calls me Mike (that’s my dad’s name). I’d prefer not to be called Mike, but sometimes my friends slip up and I let it go. ---
**Author:** ![scotandrsn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a4c791/32.png) [@scotandrsn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scotandrsn)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2006, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-3-14-i-am-in-russia-playing-with-the-dolls/348388/66 "2006-03-18T16:43:55Z")
Impressions so far: Lake is an ass, but has not issued forth yet with \*-athon-like abuse yet. He’s actually a little more like Colon, but at least C could race. Speaking of which, it’s interesting how much I like the hippies. I have to say, if their racing skills were not so good so far, I might find their antics a touch annoying. I’ve been rooting for Wanda and Desiree, but that was a boneheaded move. Fran and Barry are doomed. They seem to think that the point is for the producers to make everything easy for them. I can’t quite get a bead on the Pinks yet. I was impressed with how quickly they moved beyond the idea that their looks and charm would get them through the race, but then there’s the f\*\*king of people who are trying to screw you out of a cool mill, and then leaving the bag in the changing room… I dunno The other teams all seem more or less competent. Most setbacks seemed to be beyond their control. I liked the detour, both of them. I mean, how many people, let alone cab drivers, know where the hell the maintenance yard for the streetcars is? Nice twist. ---
**Author:** ![dqa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d6d6ee/32.png) [@dqa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dqa)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2006, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-3-14-i-am-in-russia-playing-with-the-dolls/348388/67 "2006-05-15T15:30:11Z")
For purposes of a betting game, does anyone know the order that they arrived at the mat in Moscow? I know first and second were Eric & Jeremy, and Lake & Michelle. Last were Dave & Lori. This was mostly revealed at the start of the 3/21 show, but the synopsis at the [official site](http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race9/shows/ep04/race/story/?id=2) only says this: > [@](#): > > As the other Teams who chose the nesting doll Detour met Phil on the mat, including a stunned Fran & Barry, the remaining four Teams continued to wash their trolleys at the depot. While Joseph spit shined the trolley exterior, mother and daughter Wanda & Desiree finally completed the task followed soon by their fellow all-female Team of Danielle & Dani. I kind of thought the hippies were third. I realize this is a bit late to ask anyone to go check their recording of the show, but is there a blog or fansite out there that is obsessive enough to record this? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Raygun99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Raygun99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raygun99)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2006, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-3-14-i-am-in-russia-playing-with-the-dolls/348388/68 "2006-05-15T15:37:27Z")
[QUOTE=dqa] For purposes of a betting game, does anyone know the order that they arrived at the mat in Moscow? I know first and second were Eric & Jeremy, and Lake & Michelle. Last were Dave & Lori. This was mostly revealed at the start of the 3/21 show, but the synopsis at the [official site](http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race9/shows/ep04/race/story/?id=2) only says this:I kind of thought the hippies were third. I realize this is a bit late to ask anyone to go check their recording of the show, but is there a blog or fansite out there that is obsessive enough to record this? Thanks [/QUOTE] In order: Eric & Jeremy Lake & Michelle Ray & Yolanda BJ & Tyler Fran & Barry Wanda & Desiree Dani & Danielle Joseph & Monica Lori & Dave ---
**Author:** ![dqa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d6d6ee/32.png) [@dqa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dqa)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2006, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-3-14-i-am-in-russia-playing-with-the-dolls/348388/69 "2006-05-15T15:45:11Z")
**Raygun** , you rock. Out of curiosity, how did you round up that info? ---
**Author:** ![Raygun99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Raygun99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raygun99)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2006, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-3-14-i-am-in-russia-playing-with-the-dolls/348388/70 "2006-05-15T15:50:34Z")
[QUOTE=dqa] **Raygun** , you rock. Out of curiosity, how did you round up that info? [/QUOTE] I recap the episodes [here](http://www.boxofficeprophets.com). (I’m a tad behind on this season, but that will be rectified hopefully this week) ---
**Author:** ![cantara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6f9a4e/32.png) [@cantara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cantara)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2006, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-3-14-i-am-in-russia-playing-with-the-dolls/348388/71 "2006-05-15T19:01:51Z")
A good resource is [here](http://homepage.mac.com/yakc/tv/tar9.html) too… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-3-14-i-am-in-russia-playing-with-the-dolls/348388.md?page=3)