Expedition Impossible

MJ5150 · #1 08-12-2011, 09:49 AM

Is anyone else watching this on ABC? It's about over now, but I'm really digging it. Watching the team "No Limits" is inspiring for sure.

-Mike

hover · #2 08-12-2011, 09:53 AM

I watched it last night for the first time as I usually watch Wipeout, as I miss Ninja Warrior and the Castle it blatantly rips off, hahaha.

I think it's a great show, and I honestly usually avoid such "reality game shows". I was very impressed with No Limits and the Gypsys directly proportionate to how much the team with the "3" in their name and the football players I felt were real poor sport contestants.

I will probably continue to watch it now, couldn't believe how No Limits pulled that one out. I was glad.

MJ5150 · #3 08-12-2011, 10:00 AM

The Fab 3 is like that every week. They fight and yell at each other, then somehow manage not to lose. The Football Players never do good in water, it's a black thing according to Akbar

, but I was impressed how they came back. Although the whole idea of taking out other teams is disappointing.

No Limits is amazing, even before Ike got hurt last week. For many of the challenges, Erik is unable to help since he is blind. Watching Erik and Jeff work together is awesome, especially when they have to kayak. A blind man kayaking...crazy.

-Mike

MakiSupaStar · #4 08-12-2011, 10:15 AM

I like it but I think I like amazing race better

EricF · #5 08-12-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MakiSupaStar

I like it but I think I like amazing race better

I agree, but i do enjoy EI, as well. The high production quality and great scenery make it easy to watch.

**colcifer** · #6 08-12-2011, 02:16 PM

What's EI?

EricF · #7 08-12-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by colcifer

What's EI?

Hint: Look at the thread title.

MJ5150 · #8 08-12-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by colcifer

What's EI?

Thursday, 9PM on ABC. Check it out.

-Mike

6jase5 · #9 08-12-2011, 04:51 PM

I'm in to it. I loved the old "eco-challenge" shows that pre-dated Survivor. This is back to the roots that made that show great. Most teams were made up of a Navy Seal, Ranger or someone that was amazing and had to be co-ed if I recall. It was more brutal than this and had much harder terrain to navigate with limited maps, but I still like the new one.

What do you think, Talkbass team? I know that we have a toughmudder guy on here.

MJ5150 · #10 08-18-2011, 10:58 PM

Wow, what a finish by No Limits tonight. Seriously inspiring to watch Ike push on with the busted ankle.

-Mike

Munjibunga · #11 08-19-2011, 01:10 AM

I miss Most Extreme Elimination.

EricF · #12 08-19-2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MJ5150

Wow, what a finish by No Limits tonight. Seriously inspiring to watch Ike push on with the busted ankle.

-Mike

Ike is tough beyond description. Between Ike's grtitty determination to finish, and the complete trust between Erik and Jeff, they are a truly inspiring team to watch.

I was thoroughly amused when AJ from Fab 3 questioned why the Gypsies were rooting for No Limits..."How can you NOT root for them, man? They have a blind guy and a guy with a broken leg."

MJ5150 · #13 08-26-2011, 10:50 AM

It's all over, The Gypsies won as I expected. I really thought No Limits had a chance since there wasn't all that much walking. They about won it all if they hadn't missed the second to the last checkpoint.

-Mike

hover · #14 08-26-2011, 11:07 AM

That was an incredible finish...in the editing tho it was a bit odd that you didn't see Fab3 at all until the very end, after they made that bad decision.... but I was very pleased that No Limits took second. was there any prize for them?

I felt bad when the horse threw Akbar....

MJ5150 · #15 08-26-2011, 11:13 AM

No prize from the show for second. I like how Jeff said it, I never felt happier about finishing second. Erik was mostly useless on the final stage since it involved so much sight based challenges. Crazy how they were running through the market and Jeff was directing him...left, stay tight, right, etc.

The Football Players were doomed when it started. That did look painful what happened to Akbar. Cool on him to walk it out. I would have sat there and cried until the chopper came and picked me up.

-Mike

EricF · #16 08-26-2011, 03:48 PM

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the show, and were pleased to see No Limits finish with a strong second place. Watching them was inspiring. The Gypsies were a very solid team in every aspect of the game. It would have been surprising if they didn't win. If they do a second season, I expect the competition level to be higher.