Ericka and Brian representing interracial marriage FOR THE WIN! love thread in The Amazing Race Forum

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Ericka and Brian representing interracial marriage FOR THE WIN! love thread

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Cuauhtemoc Gilmore		#481	[-]
Posts: 21269 (12/07/09 12:21 AM) OMEDETO, CATHY!! Reply Quote More Recent Posts	When I was born I was so surprised I didn�t talk for a year and a half. Remove this ad SPunKeeMonKee wrote: Well, at least it was only 1 hour wasted and the brothers didn't win. I didn't bother watching. But to find out Ericka & Brian didn't win meant I made a wise choice to skip this shitfest. Worst. Winners. Ever.
cloverleaf		#482	[-]
Posts: 444 (12/07/09 05:00 AM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts	Even though Brian and Ericka didn't win, they've had TV Gold moment. Best Meltdown in the race! Arguably even better than Rob and Kim's tomato meltdown.
tomash		#483	[-]
Posts: 1932 (12/07/09 06:04 AM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts	How depressing
izad		#484	[-]
Posts: 5976 (12/07/09 07:15 AM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts	I really really loved this team towards the end
cymbals		#485	[-]
Posts: 397 (12/07/09 07:41 AM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts	I loved this couple from beginning to end - meltdowns and all. Great Team.
Level Banks		#486	[-]
Posts: 303 (12/07/09 09:44 AM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts	I loved them, but at least they proved what they set out to at the beginning. All races are created equal, and are equally capable of really fucking up every task given to them.
SwineForkbeard		#487	[-]
Posts: 2596 (12/07/09 10:26 AM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts	I thought this team's gimmick was a little bit outdated, like the reality TV version of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. It felt patronizing that the editors made it seem like it's supposed to be a big deal, when it's fricking 2009. You'd think they'd have to sit in different seats on buses or something. It wouldn't surprise me if the producers encouraged Ericka to exaggerate the tension between Brian and her mother so they'd have a more compelling story.
SPunKeeMonKee		#488	[-]
Posts: 12865 (12/07/09 10:38 AM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts	^ I definitely think the editors played it up but who knows? Their bio says they're from Nashville.. maybe they really did have to deal with a lot of ignorance while living there. Just because it's 2009 doesn't mean there isn't any racism. It's just more subtle. Something interesting I read on TwoP this morning: I had a nice long talk with Brian and Ericka, and have two major things to report: Ericka's mother has completely turned around to accept Brian as her son-in-law. She held viewing parties for every episode and cheered them on the whole way. Unfortunately, the other part is that they were completely screwed over by production. The woman counting their poker chips screwed up and put one of their chips in the wrong stack. Brian insisted they had to be right and demanded she count again without checking at all, and on the third try she caught it and gave a horrified look to their camera and sound guys that Brian does a priceless impression of. Also, the Wayne Newton clue only called him "Mr. Las Vegas" and specified that the racers had to address him by name to get the clue. Meghan and Cheyne called him "George Wallace," but Newton was so embarrassed he gave them the clue anyway. So we completely have that to thank for Sam and Dan not winning. Oh my God
CoconutPhone		#489	[-]
Posts: 17630 (12/07/09 10:44 AM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts	Oh noes to the counter!
Mistopheles		#490	[-]
Posts: 536 (12/07/09 10:55 AM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts	When I was born I was so surprised I didn�t talk for a year and a half. Remove this ad Just checking in to see that the brothers did not win. What is is about this show that makes me stop watching once I don't like any of the teams? I never do this to Survivor.
craig		#491	[-]
Posts: 16616 (12/07/09 12:45 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts	I thought this team's gimmick was a little bit outdated, like the reality TV version of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. It felt patronizing that the editors made it seem like it's supposed to be a big deal, when it's fricking 2009. The modern twist is that it is the BLACK parents who have trouble accepting the white guy, who is as nice as pie.
florida		#492	[-]
Posts: 997 (12/07/09 01:03 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts	SPunKeeMonKee wrote: ^ I definitely think the editors played it up but who knows? Their bio says they're from Nashville.. maybe they really did have to deal with a lot of ignorance while living there. Just because it's 2009 doesn't mean there isn't any racism. It's just more subtle. Something interesting I read on TwoP this morning: I had a nice long talk with Brian and Ericka, and have two major things to report: Ericka's mother has completely turned around to accept Brian as her son-in-law. She held viewing parties for every episode and cheered them on the whole way. Unfortunately, the other part is that they were completely screwed over by production. The woman counting their poker chips screwed up and put one of their chips in the wrong stack. Brian insisted they had to be right and demanded she count again without checking at all, and on the third try she caught it and gave a horrified look to their camera and sound guys that Brian does a priceless impression of. Also, the Wayne Newton clue only called him "Mr. Las Vegas" and specified that the racers had to address him by name to get the clue. Meghan and Cheyne called him "George Wallace," but Newton was so embarrassed he gave them the clue anyway. So we completely have that to thank for Sam and Dan not winning. Oh my God That type of sentiment still is alive. But, damn, all the rigging that happened!
JasonSiskaLulz		#493	[-]
Posts: 4432 (12/07/09 01:16 PM) What is a muffin top? Reply Quote More Recent Posts	hopefully that just means a guaranteed ticket to taras 2 to make up for it ^_^
CoconutPhone		#494	[-]
Posts: 17637 (12/07/09 01:18 PM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts	I'd think they'd be contenders for TARAS even without that. They made for some good TV. Loving couple with a hilariously dramatic member.
craig		#495	[-]
Posts: 16618 (12/07/09 01:42 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts	Not surprising - an experienced cashier could tell you that ANYBODY counting that many chips or coins is subject to error. Of course, it would be just too embrassing for What's His Name Newton to have somebody lose TAR because they didn't know who he was.
Marchient		#496	[-]
Posts: 942 (12/07/09 08:27 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts	I am happy to hear Erica's mom had a change of heart. Brian seems to be a kind and gentle man. The type of guy every mother wants for a son-in-law.
survivorisdabest		#497	[-]
Posts: 4082 (12/07/09 08:41 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts	yay @ Ericka's mum growing a brain Brian/Ericka <3
TimmyTAR		#498	[-]
Posts: 3223 (12/07/09 09:09 PM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts	florida wrote: SPunKeeMonKee wrote: ^ I definitely think the editors played it up but who knows? Their bio says they're from Nashville.. maybe they really did have to deal with a lot of ignorance while living there. Just because it's 2009 doesn't mean there isn't any racism. It's just more subtle. Something interesting I read on TwoP this morning: I had a nice long talk with Brian and Ericka, and have two major things to report: Ericka's mother has completely turned around to accept Brian as her son-in-law. She held viewing parties for every episode and cheered them on the whole way. Unfortunately, the other part is that they were completely screwed over by production. The woman counting their poker chips screwed up and put one of their chips in the wrong stack. Brian insisted they had to be right and demanded she count again without checking at all, and on the third try she caught it and gave a horrified look to their camera and sound guys that Brian does a priceless impression of. Also, the Wayne Newton clue only called him "Mr. Las Vegas" and specified that the racers had to address him by name to get the clue. Meghan and Cheyne called him "George Wallace," but Newton was so embarrassed he gave them the clue anyway. So we completely have that to thank for Sam and Dan not winning. Oh my God That type of sentiment still is alive. But, damn, all the rigging that happened!
ImANewUser		#499	[-]
Posts: 1821 (12/07/09 10:41 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts	Team Zebra <3333
Halati0n		#500	[-]
Posts: 763 (12/07/09 11:23 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts	When I was born I was so surprised I didn�t talk for a year and a half. Remove this ad I was hoping they'd win.

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