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So anyone else suprised by the teams that ended up in the top four for amazing race? (Original Post) dsc Dec 2012 OP
I started off rooting for the Beekman Boys Orangepeel Dec 2012 #1
actually the last two legs they did pretty dang well dsc Dec 2012 #2
True about the time zones and the windmill. Orangepeel Dec 2012 #3
I do hope the Chippendales win dsc Dec 2012 #4
Don't like the twins. They stole money with no repercussions. oregonjen Dec 2012 #5
yeah that was shady dsc Dec 2012 #6
I like the Chippendales too. They are nice young men OKNancy Dec 2012 #7
Holy crap dsc Dec 2012 #8
That was great, wasn't it? murielm99 Dec 2012 #9
loved the results!! OKNancy Dec 2012 #10
One of the most satisfying endings ever! pacalo Dec 2012 #11
That was AWESOME. Has anyone seen their other show? Union Scribe Dec 2012 #12

Orangepeel

(13,933 posts)
1. I started off rooting for the Beekman Boys
Mon Dec 3, 2012, 10:50 AM
Dec 2012

But they are just not good racers. I like a good underdog story, but there's a limit to how much dumb luck and lackadaisical attitude I can cheer for.

Now I'm rooting for the Chipendales (especially the blond one who is adorable).

dsc

(52,165 posts)
2. actually the last two legs they did pretty dang well
Mon Dec 3, 2012, 01:39 PM
Dec 2012

In Barcelona they kicked ass beating the twins at both roadblocks. They also killed in Moscow with the time zone test and the party. Yes it was a strange decision to not compete with the team they were stuck with but it turned out pretty well for them. It was a dumb decision to take that flight but I have to say I find it damn unlucky that they couldn't get a flight from Frankfort to Moscow in under 12 hours.

Orangepeel

(13,933 posts)
3. True about the time zones and the windmill.
Mon Dec 3, 2012, 02:34 PM
Dec 2012

And, at least one of them can drive a stick shift, they never lost their passports, they never stole another team's money and, as far as I know, they haven't yelled at anyone for not being able to speak English. In my book, that puts them ahead of most of the teams either still in the race or narrowly eliminated instead.

I hope they come in second.

dsc

(52,165 posts)
4. I do hope the Chippendales win
Mon Dec 3, 2012, 02:52 PM
Dec 2012

especially with the reason they are playing. I think that James is an amazing guy given that he apparently is willing to give his half of the money to Jaymes' dad.

oregonjen

(3,338 posts)
5. Don't like the twins. They stole money with no repercussions.
Mon Dec 3, 2012, 05:02 PM
Dec 2012

Not okay with that at all. I hope the Chippendales win!

OKNancy

(41,832 posts)
7. I like the Chippendales too. They are nice young men
Wed Dec 5, 2012, 08:07 PM
Dec 2012

It took a few episodes to warm up to them.
I wish Jaymes and James would or the Beekman Boys.. but I have a feeling the Texas couple will win in the end.

dsc

(52,165 posts)
8. Holy crap
Mon Dec 10, 2012, 01:36 AM
Dec 2012

I never would have guessed. Admit to feeling a bit sorry for both of the runners up. One team had won the majority of the legs and the other was playing for such a great reason. But it is just great to see a team everyone had counted out actually win it.

murielm99

(30,754 posts)
9. That was great, wasn't it?
Mon Dec 10, 2012, 04:38 AM
Dec 2012

My husband and I laughed with delight when we saw the winners.


And I was so glad those loudmouthed twinnies were nowhere near winning.

Union Scribe

(7,099 posts)
12. That was AWESOME. Has anyone seen their other show?
Thu Dec 13, 2012, 06:44 PM
Dec 2012

After they won I was looking at their Facebook page and it mentioned they have a show on the Cooking network about their life on the goat farm. I asked my sister to record it and look forward to checking it out. They're a great couple.

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