# Amazing Race Oct. 24th Delayed by Football \*\*\*SPOILERS\*\*\* **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [October 24, 2010, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-oct-24th-delayed-by-football-spoilers/558230 "2010-10-24T23:52:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Fenris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fenris/32/498_2.png) [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 11:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-oct-24th-delayed-by-football-spoilers/558230/21 "2010-10-25T11:36:47Z")
> [@EllisDee](#): > > First she kicked Chad’s ass six ways from Sunday on the very much anti-woman repelling challenge Huh–I’ve never done upwards rappelling, but I’d have thought it was the other way round–big slabs of beef like Chad would be at a disadvantage because they’re pulling up 300 lbs of beef. Chad’s face was so red when he finally made it up that I thought his head was going to pop like a balloon. Wouldn’t the challenge be easier the lighter you are? ---
**Author:** ![Fenris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fenris/32/498_2.png) [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 11:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-oct-24th-delayed-by-football-spoilers/558230/22 "2010-10-25T11:37:48Z")
> [@kiz](#): > > I was surprised they had the Fast Forward this early too. WTF was up with that? Nevertheless, kudos to Nat and Kat for doing it well. I don’t remember which one is the vegetarian, but major, major kudos to her! There may be more than one FF. Phil didn’t say “this is the only FF on the race” like he ususally does. ---
**Author:** ![kiz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/7feea3/32.png) [@kiz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kiz)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-oct-24th-delayed-by-football-spoilers/558230/23 "2010-10-25T12:30:36Z")
> [@Fenris](#): > > Huh–I’ve never done upwards rappelling, but I’d have thought it was the other way round–big slabs of beef like Chad would be at a disadvantage because they’re pulling up 300 lbs of beef. Chad’s face was so red when he finally made it up that I thought his head was going to pop like a balloon. > > Wouldn’t the challenge be easier the lighter you are? Yes and no. It’s easier if you have a lighter body mass, but you need the muscles to pull it up nevertheless. ---
**Author:** ![lorene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/65b543/32.png) [@lorene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lorene)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-oct-24th-delayed-by-football-spoilers/558230/24 "2010-10-25T12:37:06Z")
> [@EllisDee](#): > > Agreed, but in fairness, he keeps mentioning it because they have to keep choosing the _much_ slower task each week. This week they got to the roadblock (detour?) first\* and sailed through the boat trip without a hitch and still lost two spots to the people who chose the much faster bike challenge. They knew it would be faster to do bikes but had to choose the slower challenge because dad really is frail. Same with last week when they chose the much slower hut-building instead of the super-quick sledding. > > They would be winning every single leg if his dad were anywhere near as physically capable as that really annoying dumb-as-a-brick chick’s dad. Right, but that’s essentially saying, “They’d win it all if at least 50% of their team was different.” If your Dad is too elderly and frail to Race…why Race? > [@zut](#): > > \*\*_Special Guest Category: Drawing Chalk Circles Around African Kids_ - or, out of the car, wandering around, and seizing on the first random idea to come down the pike. > _Nick & Vicki_ (shifted from “Flat Tire”) - Nick & Vicki get to christen this newly formed, occasionally appearing category, which is reserved for particularly egregious ignorance. I \ you. ---
**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:** [October 25, 2010, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-oct-24th-delayed-by-football-spoilers/558230/25 "2010-10-25T12:42:34Z")
> [@Fenris](#): > > Huh–I’ve never done upwards rappelling, but I’d have thought it was the other way round–big slabs of beef like Chad would be at a disadvantage because they’re pulling up 300 lbs of beef. Not that I would expect a lot of people to know, but you’re not supposed to pull yourself up, you slide your arms up, then stand on the rope loops they give you. I think I saw all of one person do it that way. I’m not saying it’s easy, but it’s easier then trying to pull yourself up. I still haven’t been all that excited about this season. I Think it might be because my wife left and we’re the ones who watched it together. It’s not as exciting alone. ---
**Author:** ![running\_piglet\_cheese](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/22d042/32.png) [@running\_piglet\_cheese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_piglet_cheese)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-oct-24th-delayed-by-football-spoilers/558230/26 "2010-10-25T12:56:38Z")
As mentally challenged as Nick and Vick are I had to give her props for her performance today. She smoked that bridge challenge. Couldn’t tell how long it took from the editing, but she seemed to really at least match the speed of the stronger guys. And then she just nailed that bike ride. They also are very encouraging of each other and don’t nag and bitch at the other one like the other guy/girl couples. Yes, they are dumb, but always entertaining. I personally think that Kevin is very respectful of his dad and he just tells it like it is as far as physical ability is concerned. And, to be fair, Dad seems perfectly OK with Kevin’s assessment and is realistic about his abilities. I especially admired the way he was supportive of his dad when he wanted to give up on the running with the wheel in Ghana. I did notice that even though Dad said he would carry the chainsaw that at the cabin it was Kevin that was carrying it, so Dad probably gave out. Don’t think they have much of a chance with one partner carrying the greater load. I would say that my favorite teams are Nat and Kat as well as Claire and Brooke. They stay positive and encouraging. I have to wonder how Kat would have done on the bridge challenge as it was very physical. Obviously Nat wouldn’t have done it as she has that fear of heights. ---
**Author:** ![corkboard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e9bcb4/32.png) [@corkboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/corkboard)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-oct-24th-delayed-by-football-spoilers/558230/27 "2010-10-25T13:03:18Z")
> [@Fenris](#): > > 1. I really, REALLY loathe the son of Team Dad/Son. “Gee dad, you’re weak, stupid, and don’t have tenacity. I’m glad you didn’t take this challenge.” The contempt this snotty punk has for his dad is honest-to-god revolting. The level of condescention is obnoxious. I hope dad belts the punk in the teeth. Thank you. My wife and I have said just about every one of those things about this team, with the possible exception of dad belting the punk in the teeth. It’s not that I hate the team, I just hate the way the son talks to his dad- he’s so disrespectful. Did I hear Notre Dame’s partner say she went to cosmetology school? Nat & Kat- way to man up and chow down on the greasy meats. Impressive for a 22-year vegetarian. Brook and Claire- shut up. shut up. shut up. SHUT UP!!! ---
**Author:** ![JuliaSqueezer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/82dd89/32.png) [@JuliaSqueezer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JuliaSqueezer)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-oct-24th-delayed-by-football-spoilers/558230/28 "2010-10-25T13:22:03Z")
Yes, I am a shallow person, but I could not take my eyes off the hair on the blonde on Team Home Shopping Network. The extensions are not holding up well and it all looks a grubby mess. ---
**Author:** ![Skammer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skammer/32/143_2.png) [@Skammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skammer)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-oct-24th-delayed-by-football-spoilers/558230/29 "2010-10-25T13:50:25Z")
I haven’t read this thread; just posting to complain that TAR was pre-empted for us last night due to thunderstorms :-(. Hoping to watch the whole episode online later this week. ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-oct-24th-delayed-by-football-spoilers/558230/30 "2010-10-25T13:55:04Z")
> [@corkboard](#): > > Did I hear Notre Dame’s partner say she went to cosmetology school? I heard “hospitality school” (i.e., hotel management, etc.), but I could easily have misheard. ---
**Author:** ![muldoonthief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muldoonthief/32/3188_2.png) [@muldoonthief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/muldoonthief)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-oct-24th-delayed-by-football-spoilers/558230/31 "2010-10-25T14:27:17Z")
> [@corkboard](#): > > Did I hear Notre Dame’s partner say she went to cosmetology school? It must be tough for her to handle the weightlessness. ---
**Author:** ![jsc1953](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/5daacb/32.png) [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-oct-24th-delayed-by-football-spoilers/558230/32 "2010-10-25T15:03:51Z")
> [@jayjay](#): > > I heard “hospitality school” (i.e., hotel management, etc.), but I could easily have misheard. I heard cosmetology. And it’s not like Notre Dame is all that, academically anyway. And their football team sucks. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![corkboard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e9bcb4/32.png) [@corkboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/corkboard)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-oct-24th-delayed-by-football-spoilers/558230/33 "2010-10-25T15:53:32Z")
> [@muldoonthief](#): > > It must be tough for her to handle the weightlessness. That’s what I said to my wife last night. Her: 😕 Me: C’mon… Steve Martin…? Her: Oh- _Three Amigos_. Me: :smack: We are totally watching _The Jerk_ again this week. ---
**Author:** ![Quimby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/22d042/32.png) [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-oct-24th-delayed-by-football-spoilers/558230/34 "2010-10-25T16:14:50Z")
I am really liking Team Home Shopping. They are growing on me. They seem like fun people to hang out with. Now the blonde half of the Father/Daughter team–she is a chatterbox! Yeesh. The Asian father and son seem to have a really good relationship. I don’t see the malice someone else says they saw. And then there’s Team Stupid. Kudos on the bike riding and whatever the opposite of repelling is but even in the interview after the stress and anxiety of the race is behind you, you still don’t know what “Fast Forward Taken” means? Really? ---
**Author:** ![Drain\_Bead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47774/32.png) [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-oct-24th-delayed-by-football-spoilers/558230/35 "2010-10-25T18:06:45Z")
Just how short is Mallory? There was one shot of her next to a male racer (maybe Kevin?) that made her look like a midget. I was very impressed by Nat and Kat. They have some serious mental toughness and are very supportive of one another. I loved the whole “Do you want to get sick?” “No, let’s get to the Pit Stop first” exchange. Both of them had major issues with this leg of the race, and both of them managed to keep it together remarkably well. Brooke and Claire are fast becoming favorites as well. I love how they truly do seem grateful to be able to go to all the cool places on the race, and take time to thank the locals when they can. Glad that the volleyballers are gone. They were some serious mean bitches, and nowhere near as good as they thought they were. ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-oct-24th-delayed-by-football-spoilers/558230/36 "2010-10-25T18:09:53Z")
> [@Drain\_Bead](#): > > Glad that the volleyballers are gone. They were some serious mean bitches, and nowhere near as good as they thought they were. I think I must’ve slipped into a coma every time they were on screen. I have zero impression of them, bad or good. ---
**Author:** ![muldoonthief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muldoonthief/32/3188_2.png) [@muldoonthief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/muldoonthief)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-oct-24th-delayed-by-football-spoilers/558230/37 "2010-10-25T18:14:46Z")
I’ve got to wonder just how many more facial traumas Brooke & Claire are going to have to go through. They’ve had the worst time in the Race since Gretchen got hit in the face with a rock. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-oct-24th-delayed-by-football-spoilers/558230/38 "2010-10-25T18:15:07Z")
> [@jsgoddess](#): > > I think I must’ve slipped into a coma every time they were on screen. I have zero impression of them, bad or good. Agreed. When they hit the bathmat of death, I said to the cats, “who the hell are they?” The cats didn’t remember them either. ---
**Author:** ![Drain\_Bead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47774/32.png) [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-oct-24th-delayed-by-football-spoilers/558230/39 "2010-10-25T18:34:37Z")
How did I (and everyone else) miss commenting on the best moment of the episode, where Gary and Kevin were complaining about the rappelling rig chafing their nuts?! I laughed so hard I nearly fell out of my chair. ---
**Author:** ![Raygun99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Raygun99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raygun99)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-oct-24th-delayed-by-football-spoilers/558230/40 "2010-10-25T18:50:31Z")
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