Amazing Race - There will be SPOILERS (Page 4)

I could see that.  But I think really this show has a neutral take and they were just trying to show a culture that is different than ours.  I mean, the whole "communism propaganda" could be considered inappropriate too.  I viewed the entire episode more from an educational standpoint.

But would you have a problem if it was Normandy? 

Or is Vietnam just too recent?

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Too recent? Very possibly could be the reason. My FIL lost both legs are an arm in Vietnam, so I am sure that has jaded me some. As far as Normandy goes...I would hate to see something as trivial as a game show use any type of memorial to fallen soldiers as a part of the game, just seems disrespectful to me. It could be any country also.

Maybe the celebration of communism and the B-52 memorial combination just seemed to much together and I thought it was disrespectful.

Chuck and Wynona got lucky that the father and son had to bail....I think their time is limited.  They are too consistently near the back of the pack to survive much longer I think...she should have done that roadblock though...he's been doing them all and I don't think that is allowed!  At some point she needs to do a roadblock.

Not much else to say about this episode I guess....

Yeah, the combo might have been over the top.  I don't see using a landmark...any landmark...as disrespectful in a game sense.  Maybe I'm just different though.  I mean, if they had them search out a specific name on a headstone in Normandy I would consider that disrespectful.  But if they said "drive yourself to the memorial on Omaha beach" I would say that's just using a land mark to as a destination and OK.  I mean, many of the places they go on this show are significant cultural or memorial spots in various countries.  It wouldn't be nearly as educational/interesting if they just gave them the address of a store front all the time, right?

BTW, at some point during the show it definitely occurred to me that they were in NORTH Vietnam.  Hanoi.  For crying out loud...how many times have I heard/read stories about the Hanoi Hilton, etc.  It's pretty weird to think that this is a country we were at war with only 40 years ago.  I'd hesitate to ever go there as a "American tourist".  I would think there would still be a lot of ill will.  Sorta like how Americans felt about Germany and Japan for a good 20-30 years after WWII....maybe time does eventually heal all wounds....

She did on the first episode when she was searching for something buried in the sand on the beach complaining about wanting a Vodka and Sprite or something.

Sad to see the father and son pull the plug last night but you have to take care of yourself and with an injury like that how long can you really last?  Hopefully his leg is healed up and riding again.

I could see that.  But I think really this show has a neutral take and they were just trying to show a culture that is different than ours.  I mean, the whole "communism propaganda" could be considered inappropriate too.  I viewed the entire episode more from an educational standpoint.

But would you have a problem if it was Normandy? 

Or is Vietnam just too recent?

Back in the Amazing Race 10 , they used the Hanoi Hilton as a site for a clue or something.

Waiting for them to go to Germany and use Dachua or Poland for Auschwitz.  Killing Fields in Kampuchea would be cool.

According to the spoiler website, they do go to Germany this season. But I DOUBT they go to Dachau!!  I get that you were being sarcastic, but....concentration camps?!?!?!  not cool

National Coverage of the B-52 thing now...

Edit: They got one thing wrong...the article says they had to memorize the words to the communist song...not true.

I thought about Dachau when reading this particular discussion, which I ultimately didn't respond to because I 100% agree with Jen's assessment that it's partly the point of the AR.

I think if they had to do a stop in the Dachau parking lot, it would be ok.  It's a good lesson to see that this horrible place is just right there next to where people lived/live.  I've been there.  However, they wouldn't be allowed to run through the actual property because it's a very somber place.  Can you imagine "Count the number of steps from barrack A to the crematorium while wearing a costume of flea infested rags.  Report your number to the guard and if you are correct, receive the next clue."  Yikes!   Having cameras, etc, would be ridiculous.   

There is a sign in the Dachau museum that says something like "If we burn the books, we are destined to repeat history" which is the perfect point for this whole discussion.  If we ignore the sad things that have happened in our past, we are doing a disservice.  So, I like that they are exposing the teams and us to different things/perspectives/people.   I think at very somber locations they could ask the teams to sit for a minute in silent reflection.  If it's timed, it's fair for everyone.   I'd like to see that.

my DVR only captured the 1st 15 minutes of the show, so I do not know who got kicked off.

I did appreciate the apology the Amazing Race did at the beginning of the show though.

I missed the apology.  What was it?

According to the spoiler website, they do go to Germany this season. But I DOUBT they go to Dachau!!  I get that you were being sarcastic, but....concentration camps?!?!?!  not cool

Yes, she is, but I think she just lacks a filter and says what ever pops in her head.