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"I live in London ...possible spoiler...."
admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-23-05, 11:37 PM (EST)
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"I live in London ...possible spoiler...." |
Hi i dont know alot about this amazing race as viewers in the UK dont get the show here (We got series 1 with the gay guys team guido but the ratings were awful)anyway back in late november i ewrurned from new york to heathrow where my taxi got stolen by old people with a camera crew following them. One had reddish hair, the other was balding, and were clutching an amazing race envelope. I wasnt really sure what was happening, but i took a picture of them, i didnt know whether i would get on tv or anything. Basically i got the photos printed and saw this photo and decided to read up on this race. I dont know what leg of the race this was, but as i can see it hasnt happened yet. I remember them asking for the river thames or the docks or something to do with the river. I hope you guys understand this more than i do. I will scan the pixture in later so i can prove to you i am not making this up, why would I?
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LibraRising 2847 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Howard Stern Show Guest"
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03-23-05, 11:53 PM (EST)
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1. "RE: I live in London ...possible spoiler...." |
Well, that would describe Meredith/Gretchen, and the racers are supposed to go to the UK. So, if this is legit, then perhaps M/G really do last awhile.Post the photos, and we might have a real tip. Did the woman happen to have a scar on her face?
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 00:02 AM (EST)
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2. "RE: I live in London ...possible spoiler...." |
No im afraid i didnt notice any scar, i was too busy looking at the camera they had following them. I remember them negotiating money with the taxi driver and kept saying "Quickly" I was rather annoyed but let them have it as they seemed in a rush. Where are the racers at the moment then? Where are they off to next?
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 00:36 AM (EST)
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4. "RE: I live in London ...possible spoiler...." |
"supposedly" is the race not predetermined where they go then? by the way the date on the photo is 30/11/04 - i dont know whether that helps anyone...and it shows the man (although he has his back to my camera) negotiating with the cab driver how much to pay, the woman and cameraman were already in the taxi at this point... i have this photo scanned in, anyone know how to get it on here?
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LibraRising 2847 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Howard Stern Show Guest"
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03-24-05, 00:41 AM (EST)
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5. "RE: I live in London ...possible spoiler...." |
It's predetermined, but they don't spell out the route to the viewers.To upload the photo, post a message, and on the message preview page, click on the option above the message saying "click here to upload your file." Then upload the file, and it will give you a URL. Cut and paste that URL into the message, and voila!
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LibraRising 2847 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Howard Stern Show Guest"
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03-24-05, 01:39 AM (EST)
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10. "RE: I live in London ...possible spoiler...." |
Cool. It's the right body type for Meredith. Did you see the picture posted below? Does that look like them?London photos are shown in the opening credits (also see below).
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 01:43 AM (EST)
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11. "RE: I live in London ...possible spoiler...." |
as i said in the earlier post i didnt get a good look at their faces, but they were clearly holding an amazing race envelope, unless they were decoys like some shows do. I dont think decoys are in a rush and steal taxis though!
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LibraRising 2847 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Howard Stern Show Guest"
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03-24-05, 01:48 AM (EST)
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12. "RE: I live in London ...possible spoiler...." |
Well, thanks for the photo! Now that I look at the date compared the schedule posted below...they would be getting to London pretty fast.Perhaps they go through London before Africa, and the Africa preview is part two of the episode next week?
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 01:32 AM (EST)
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9. "RE: I live in London ...possible spoiler...." |
Where did the spoiler come from originally that they were in London?
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banzai 556 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Reality Show Commentator"
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03-24-05, 00:41 AM (EST)
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6. "RE: I live in London ...possible spoiler...." |
LAST EDITED ON 03-24-05 AT 00:50 AM (EST) Meredith & Gretchen
The Amazing Race 7 Leg 1: Day 1 (Saturday, 11/20): Long Beach, CA, USA -> Los Angeles, CA -> Lima, Peru Day 2 (11/21): Lima, Peru -> Ancon, Peru Day 3 (11/22): Ancon, Peru -> Cusco -> Huambutio -> Pisac -> Cusco, Peru Leg 2: Day 4 (Tues, 11/23): Cusco, Peru -> Arequipa, Peru Day 5 (Wed, 11/24): Arequipa, Peru Day 6 (Thurs, 11/25): Arequipa, Peru -> Santiago, Chile Leg 3: Day 7 (Fri., 11/26): Santiago, Chile -> Mendoza, Argentina Leg 4: Day 8 (Sat., 11/27): Mendoza, Argentina -> Buenos Aires -> El Tigre Delta, Argentina Leg 5: Day 9 (11/28): Buenos Aires, Argentina -> Day 10 (11/29):
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Ratboy 79 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 01:09 AM (EST)
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7. "How does this sound?" |
I just thought about this after this was posted, which I believe confirms that they go to London. On another thread (I can't find it now!) someone asked when are they going to London, now that they are heading to Africa directly from S. America. So how about this? Maybe they never cross the Pacific. Maybe they go from South Africa/Botswana, to India, then to Turkey, London, Jamaica, Montreal, then NYC? Wasn't it mentioned on another thread that there was a spoiler saying that they went from Africa directly to India? If they do, I can't believe that they would backtrack all the way to England, and then continue going east around the world.If they did it that way, it sure would be different. But I think it would take away from the race. But if not, then this is just a waste of time to conjecture. Happy Spring Break everyone!!
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tribephyl 12393 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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03-24-05, 03:57 AM (EST)
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13. "How does this look?" |
LAST EDITED ON 03-24-05 AT 03:58 AM (EST)Sorry, I meant to reply to adman. I don't believe it for one second. Aside from the if or when TAR goes to England. Which I have no idea about. It is quite clear from the photo that the clothing has been superimposed over someone else's body. If you don't believe me then just match the tone of "Meredith's black" versus the 2 folks with black jackets. Or the black interior of the car. Or the black of some of the other cars. It just don't match up.
Also upon closer inspection of "meredith" there are obvious missed black pixels along both inner arms which would not be present in a normal photo. He also has 2 huge black marks that go up his neck. Probably to cover the Jacket that the real person was wearing. and finally the blue tones of the Time Date end up as so ...
You'll have to do something else to prove this is a spoiler versus being a hoax. Sn'DCS©MMIV Very odd attempt.
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banzai 556 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Reality Show Commentator"
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03-24-05, 09:10 AM (EST)
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15. "RE: How does this look?" |
That's Microsoft Arial font. It's copyrighted.
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 12:48 PM (EST)
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17. "RE: How does this look?" |
I apoligize for my bad scanner, which has messed this photo up, by i dont see why i would go through the effort of "superimposing " a body onto a picture. I saw what i saw, decoy or no decoy. Is there any point to me lieing, honstly, i have tried to get a better quality scan but to no avail. If you dont believe me, then ignore this thread, but hopefully in the next few weeks of your show you will realise i was telling the truth.
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 12:51 PM (EST)
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18. "RE: How does this look?" |
The date was on the picture because that is what my photo processing shop soes. They put the date on the picture. Apologies if its copyrighted, but i didnt add that to the pic.
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MTommy 80 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 01:14 PM (EST)
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19. "RE: How does this look?" |
The "gutsy grannies" flew through New York & London to get to JB, S. Africa. I think over half teams did go to London v. Paris and Madrid as well before hitting S. Af. in season #2. I don't know about the photo, what's the point of it being fake? I do find it totally feasable that they have a day in London, UK and by the timeline it looks like the 30th would be about right. (If you have to go there, you may as well do something?) And then go to Africa in second part of 2 hour show. Why Not? Again I base this on the fact that in season 2, many or maybe even all, racers went through London from Brazil(?) to get to Jo'Berg, SAf. So if it's fake spoils fine, but I think it's reasonable to go to UK before South Africa instead of after. .02
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Ottopart 7 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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03-24-05, 01:17 PM (EST)
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20. "RE: How does this look?" |
If you watch the insider video from CBS with Meredith/Gretchen entitled "You Do It". It is showing M/G on their way to the horse riding roadblock. There is a shot of Meredith from the back. In the video he is wearing the same short sleeve shirt with the string down his back (from his eyeglasses or sunglasses) and wearing dark slacks. Looks just like Meredith from the back in the London photo. Check it out?
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 01:21 PM (EST)
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21. "RE: How does this look?" |
Shows that is really him in the pic, he must wear the same outfit more than once then...
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FFantasyFX 1028 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Politically Incorrect Guest"
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03-24-05, 01:50 PM (EST)
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24. "RE: How does this look?" |
You see, that's the problem though. The other posters have illustrated that the colors of the time stamp are the same colors that compose the shirt on Meredith. That is just plain odd. Their contention is that somebody went into Photoshop and re-painted a black jacket into a blue shirt. I'm not entirely sure they are correct, but I have to admit that the shirt in question does look extremely fishy and out of place.In terms of timeline sense, I think the racers would have to go England before South Africa. However, that would mean that all the previews we got on Tuesday showed the 2nd leg of the two-part episode, which is also very odd. Have we had any other firm spoilers placing the racers in England?
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banzai 556 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Reality Show Commentator"
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03-24-05, 01:42 PM (EST)
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23. "RE: How does this look?" |
here's Meredith in episode 4
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FFantasyFX 1028 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Politically Incorrect Guest"
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03-24-05, 02:03 PM (EST)
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25. "RE: How does this look?" |
Thanks banzai. That cinches it for me. The London picture is a hoax. If you look carefully at the picture, you can even see the same sliver of leaf on the left side of Meredith's pants as in the original Episode 4 picture.
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joatmon 68 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 02:05 PM (EST)
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26. "RE: How does this look?" |
It's a little freaky. He is nearly in the same exact position in both pictures. Can't really see what difference the spoiler makes if they are going to be in London at the next show.
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tribephyl 12393 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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03-24-05, 03:15 PM (EST)
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30. "AHA!" |
Good find banzai. It even shows the little bit of the green leaf on merediths left leg, that is seen in admans "shopped" picture. Not the best job really.Why adman would do this is beyond me. Sn'DCS©MMIV
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banzai 556 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Reality Show Commentator"
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03-24-05, 02:26 PM (EST)
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27. "RE: I live in London ...possible spoiler...." |
LAST EDITED ON 03-24-05 AT 02:26 PM (EST)and this is the camera digital font in red color; not in blue like his T-shirts color.
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MTommy 80 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 02:58 PM (EST)
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29. "RE: I live in London ...possible spoiler...." |
The photo is almost certainly suspect, I do wonder for what end this would be done? Anyway, I still think they could go UK first. It was asked earlier so I'll answer; it has been thought/speculated that London is a destination because of the shot of parliament in the opening sequence and a shot of the caller with bell. So take the speculation of London as an eventual location for what you think its worth. In any event time will tell if and when.OUT
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 05:01 PM (EST)
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32. "RE: I live in London ...possible spoiler...." |
Errrr....i didnt take that picture. That picture is taken by somebody else. Every camera in the whole world doesnt use the same time stamp! My picture was take with a normal camera, not a digital one.... FOR THE LAST TIME I DIDNT FAKE THE DAMN PHOTO! I HAVE NO REASON TO DO SO!!!!!!!!!
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FFantasyFX 1028 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Politically Incorrect Guest"
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03-24-05, 05:19 PM (EST)
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34. "RE: I live in London ...possible spoiler...." |
Yes, you are quite correct about the time stamp. However, I would like to hear what you think about the green glow on the right side of Meredith's right pants leg, as well as the suspiciously similar leaf spine found on the back of his left pants leg. Has poor Meredith become radioactive since the last time we saw him, emitting that green glow from his body? Heck, why is he in the same exact position in both photos? Why is Meredith crystal clear in your photo, when everything else is submerged in a light misty haze?There are legitimate and compelling questions being raised, but you seem to be too busy attacking the straw men instead of explaining the anomalies found in your photo. That's probably because there is no good explanation, but I'd like to see you at least try.
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Serendipity 525 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Reality Show Commentator"
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03-24-05, 07:52 PM (EST)
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61. "RE: I live in London ...possible spoiler...." |
But you said you did take the picture in #8 above. You said you had to get your camera out of your hand luggage and set it up.
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 08:00 PM (EST)
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62. "RE: I live in London ...possible spoiler...." |
i was saying that i didnt take the picture in post no 27 by banzai. you have misread my post.
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Vardis 13 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Got Milk? Spokesperson"
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03-24-05, 02:54 PM (EST)
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28. "RE: I live in London ...possible spoiler...." |
"I will scan the pixture in later so i can prove to you i am not making this up, why would I?"Good question. Some people just like the attention. Perhaps you could answer that for us?
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ohboy 168 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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03-24-05, 03:22 PM (EST)
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31. "RE: I live in London ...possible spoiler...." |
don't know if the picture is a hoax or not - although the reasons for it being a hoax aren't that great. Same position cause he is doing the same thing walking.The cameramen often get in the cabs and cars first as you always get the people hopping in picture, string from eyeglasses. Same outfit cause they dont' have that much. I don't knwo when they will be in London but I don't see that it is unreasonable that they go there before Africa. Lots fo Plane rides lots fo chances for delays and to let the field catch up a bit. It's been done before.
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FlamingCactusIT 452 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Daytime Soap Guest Star"
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03-24-05, 05:18 PM (EST)
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33. "RE: I live in London ...possible spoiler...." |
LAST EDITED ON 03-24-05 AT 05:27 PM (EST)The Silver Leaf on his pants point to HOAX. Zoom in on it in Paint, and it's the same exact shape and everything. BUT, Then again, It's possibly a stain or something. You never know. ETA: I'd laugh so hard if we saw this exact scene on the show.
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 05:34 PM (EST)
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37. "RE: I live in London ...possible spoiler...." |
I hope you do soon. I presume not every second of footage is shown but they were debating quite heavily about the price. Maybe thats compelling tv? - Read my post below which explains "green leafs" that people "see" on this pic
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television 282 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Network TV Show Guest Star"
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03-24-05, 05:23 PM (EST)
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36. "London has more than one airport" |
Picture authenticity aside, London has about 5 airports, and although Heathrow does the most international traffic, it could be that some teams find out that a flight leaving from another airport might get them to Africa faster. It's feasible that they would go from Buenos Airies to Africa through London, so maybe they land at Heathrow, get a cab to another airport, and fly out of there, without actually spending any time doing a task in London. Although why they would have an envelope for a clue in their hand is beyond me.Oh, and I think the picture's a fake. But aside from that, it is possible, timeline-wise.
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callasin 58 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 07:38 PM (EST)
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59. "RE: I live in London ...possible spoiler...." |
> >Same outfit cause they dont' have >that much. >It seems odd that Meredith is wearing a short sleeves and sunglasses while everyone is is wearing coats and winter clothing. Even the person closing the car door is wearing something with long sleeves.
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 07:47 PM (EST)
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60. "RE: I live in London ...possible spoiler...." |
I dont know - i dont follow the show - it appears that they are in south america where it is hot, getting a plane from there he wouldnt be wearing a coat - on his way out - considering its a race - he was in a rush to get into a taxi (and stealing mine by the way) that i dont think he had time to get into a coat.
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 05:23 PM (EST)
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35. "THIS IS WHAT I WILL DO TO PROVE ITS NOT A FAKE...." |
OK HERE WE GO;Everyone on this forum seems to believe that those zoomed in photos are accurate. On my photo in my hand (the one that was printed a a photo shop, there is no green around meredith at all (UNLIKE all of your posts say there is) so in that case between me scanning the photo in (on my poor scanner as i did say in a prevous post), making it smaller in size, uploading it to this site and then someone else zooming in, it must have lost some of its original quality or lost some of its colours. I will try to over the next few days, go round to my brothers who has a quality scanner to give you the photo on here in its original size, quality and format, it will be quite a big file, but maaybe you can download it etc...I SAY AGAIN I HAVE NOT FAKED THIS PHOTO. I DIDNT EVEN KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE AMAZING RACE BEFORE, SO WHY WOULD I GO THROUGH THIS MUCH EFFORT TO SHOW AVID FANS OF THE SHOW A PICTURE? IF I WAS STUPID ENOUGH TO FAKE A PICTURE, I WOULD HAVE MADE IT LOOK BETTER THAN THE UNCLEAR PICTURE I SHOWED YOU. THE FACT THAT IT IS UNCLEAR MUST SURELOY SHOW YOU THAT IT HASNT BEEN ENHANCED. If i were to fake a picture why didnt i put there faces in while im at it? Because i didnt have time at the airport to take a clear shot - they were moving, i wasnt standing still, the picture is unclear. Make your minds up, if you dont believe me, you will do by the end of the show when you see that they did come to london, and they did steal my cab!!!!
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FlamingCactusIT 452 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Daytime Soap Guest Star"
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03-24-05, 05:41 PM (EST)
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38. "RE: THIS IS WHAT I WILL DO TO PROVE ITS NOT A FAKE...." |
I don't know, if I hoaxed a spoiler I wouldn't get worked up if it was accused of being phoney. I'd be like, "Well, the Jig's Up." I would get defensive and type all caps if it was real but accused of being fake. Based on admanmcd's reaction I'd give it some credit.Again: What's to say the "Leaf" isn't a little stain. I mean, lets face it, the clothes aren't getting washed, sitting on a muddy stump at the Meat Challenge could easily be there in London.
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 05:43 PM (EST)
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39. "RE: THIS IS WHAT I WILL DO TO PROVE ITS NOT A FAKE...." |
There is no green stain on the original picture though, so that isnt the reason a green mark is there. As i said in my post just previoys to this The green has made its way on there between the photo being scanned in all the way to people zooming on a resized pic.
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FFantasyFX 1028 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Politically Incorrect Guest"
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03-24-05, 06:03 PM (EST)
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40. "RE: THIS IS WHAT I WILL DO TO PROVE ITS NOT A FAKE...." |
I'm sorry, adman, but the green glow & stain are in your original scan, before others zoomed the picture up and took a closer look. Unless it was an unlikely mess up in your scanning process (not the zooming process), it definitely is there. I put more stock in the green glow than the leaf anyway - the person who doctored the pic simply couldn't completely eradicate the green background from the original.Nobody has addressed the fog or identical posture concerns either. Interesting that the shoes are not seen in the London picture, especially since they are covered by leaves in the original. There simply is too much evidence pointing towards hoax and I won't be impressed when a new and "improved" picture is put up now that the poster has gotten feedback on what was wrong with the original.
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 06:12 PM (EST)
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41. "RE: THIS IS WHAT I WILL DO TO PROVE ITS NOT A FAKE...." |
No i am saying that in my original picture - in my hands - not the original one on my original post! You cannot see his feet beuse the picture wassnt taken of his feet !!!!! You guys are really suspicious for no reason!!!
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03-24-05, 06:16 PM (EST)
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42. "Some additional visual tools" |
3x enlargements of both the airport and park images: Toggling images superimposed at original resolution: Toggling images superimposed at 2x enlargement: Judging by the lighting and pose, it is very likely that the airport image was produced from a frame of video from the park sequence. I eagerly await the promised 'better scan'.
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television 282 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Network TV Show Guest Star"
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03-24-05, 06:22 PM (EST)
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43. "Man, spoiling is so much fun!" |
You people are so intense! And just... good at it!Awesome.
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 06:24 PM (EST)
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44. "That kind of proves me right -" |
> If you look at the zoom of my photo, the pants arent as wide as they are in the other one, but there is green around them, that proves that they arent the same. Because i would need them to be the same size for the green to be there. I TOLD YOU THAT THE GREEN ISNT ON THE ORIGINAL. THIS PROVES THAT THE COLOURS JUST GOT ONTO THE PIC WHILST SCANNING/RESIZEING AND NOT FROM THIS OTHER PIC OF THE OLD GUY. NOT ONLY THAT, BUT HIS FACE IS AT A DIFFERENT ANGLE AND THE SHIRT ISNT THE SAME SHAPE CREASING ON THE BACK. IT is probable that this man is wearing the same clothes, and is walking the way he is also walking in the other pic.
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IceCat 17415 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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03-24-05, 06:28 PM (EST)
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46. "Actually" |
It is apparent that the subject is walking in both images. Infact, the movement between the frames is so smooth I'd say they came from the same video sequence and they separated by only a fraction of a second.I will my final opinion until I see your better scan later. Don't give up!
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 06:32 PM (EST)
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47. "RE: Actually" |
Sorry, please tell me iv missed something - what video sequence. First i stole this guys body off of another picture, now im stealing a video sequence. Im confused!
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IceCat 17415 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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03-24-05, 06:45 PM (EST)
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48. "Most of the pictures..." |
... posted on the internet are from video-captures of video from the show.I'm just saying that the two images shown in sequence appear to look like they came from the same video sequence.
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 06:49 PM (EST)
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50. "RE: Most of the pictures..." |
Im sorry but i do not live in the united states and dont get the show here in the uk, so how would i get the video of the show? FOR THE LAST TIME, I STRESS THE FOLLOWING QUESTION "WHY WOULD I GO THROUGH THE TROUBLE OF GETTING A VIDEO OF THE AMAZING RACE (WHICH I CANNOT IN THE UK) TAKING AN OLD GUY FROM IT AND THEN "SUPERIMPOSE" HIS BODY ONTO ANOTHER PICTURE. Do you guys realise how absurd that sounds!!!
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FFantasyFX 1028 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Politically Incorrect Guest"
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03-24-05, 06:59 PM (EST)
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51. "RE: Most of the pictures..." |
The video can be found on The Amazing Race website at CBS. You have an internet connection, you have access to the video, whether you're from London, Chicago, or Timbuktu.
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 07:03 PM (EST)
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55. "RE: Most of the pictures..." |
Im sorry i wasnt aware that this was available from the internet. When this similar picture was posted it said it was taken from episode 4 - which suggested to me that it was on tv. I presumed that the amazing race episodes werent available to download from cbs website. Surely thats illegal?
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FFantasyFX 1028 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Politically Incorrect Guest"
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03-24-05, 07:14 PM (EST)
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58. "RE: Most of the pictures..." |
Yeah, the actual episode is not available online, but extra clips of footage not seen on the show can be downloaded and viewed. If you want to take a look: http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race7/insider/You need the latest version of RealPlayer, but other than that it should be free (I think).
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IceCat 17415 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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03-24-05, 06:59 PM (EST)
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52. "Please don't shout..." |
Using all caps is considered 'shouting' when posting on a message board. The video captures of which I speak are often posted on the internet by fans so potential access not a problem.With regard to the apparent 'absurdity', during the past five or so years of reality tv where message boards devote time to 'spoiling' there have many, many, many different attempts to produce false spoilers. I have, personally, seen many of them of many different shows. It is neither 'absurd' nor even uncommon. Fake spoilers are created all the time. One of the reasons that I am posting these enlargements and animations is to help you see why people are suspicious. Rest assured, that I will work just a diligently to help prove you right should your subsequent better scan of the image seem to indicate a higher level of verisimilitude.
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Lisapooh 12664 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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03-24-05, 06:27 PM (EST)
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45. "RE: Some additional visual tools" |
it's cool when you make him dance like that.
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GottaLoveTAR 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 10:44 PM (EST)
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69. "RE: Some additional visual tools" |
Yeah. Shake that head and bootay of yours. LOL
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IceCat 17415 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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03-24-05, 06:49 PM (EST)
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49. "Turning our attention to the 'leaf'" |
Toggling images enlarged 2x: You must be able to see that the leaf-like object would cause any reasonable person to be at least a little sceptical. As I said before, I really am looking forward to the better scan.
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 06:59 PM (EST)
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53. "RE: Turning our attention to the 'leaf'" |
OK, I can see the resemblence, and if i saw that i would suspect something was up. BUT i really dont know where all this green is coming from, it really isnt on the original photo. I dont really know how to explain it until you guys can see the photo as it looks to me. Hopefully when i can use the better scanner in a few days i can show this to you.
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IceCat 17415 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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03-24-05, 07:02 PM (EST)
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54. "I look forward to it..." |
Please don't get discouraged... we all love this stuff (spoilers real and fake) and tear into things like this like rabid dogs when it shows up.Good luck getting access to the better scanner.
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 07:06 PM (EST)
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56. "RE: I look forward to it..." |
"we all love this stuff (spoilers real and fake) and tear into things like this like rabid dogs when it shows up."Yeah i noticed! - Try to be nice and post it angd get hounded! I really should never have posted the picture i scanned - i had a feeling the quality of it might spark some controversy. I should have waited for a chance to post it once i had a clearer image of it. I cant wait to hear your apologies once you see the pic and/or it appears on the show!!!
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-24-05, 08:25 PM (EST)
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64. "***ICECAT***" |
Completely off topic i know but Why do you have the blue man next to your name?
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IceCat 17415 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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03-24-05, 08:29 PM (EST)
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65. "RE: ***ICECAT***" |
I am one of the moderators here. I am one of the people who helps to make sure that posters comply with our community Guidelines, which are required (and extremely useful) reading for new members.Welcome to the boards, BTW.
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Alchemist 110 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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03-24-05, 08:22 PM (EST)
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63. "RE: Turning our attention to the 'leaf'" |
Damn IceCat, nice work. Whether or not the photo is real you good work. Maybe I should spend less time on reality tv and more on learning PSP9.Alchemist
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IceCat 17415 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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03-24-05, 08:31 PM (EST)
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66. "Ulead Gif Animator 5" |
A tiny little program that I use for everything from stills to animations.
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Drwu 5 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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03-25-05, 05:10 PM (EST)
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84. "RE: Turning our attention to the 'leaf'" |
The magnified animated photos gave me the giddies! Thanks for the laughs.
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Molaholic 9015 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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03-24-05, 10:30 PM (EST)
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68. "RE: I live in London ...possible spoiler...." |
OK, my 1/50 of a dollar's worth (or should I say my 2p worth?):First, the photo evidence, IMHO is pretty stong in favor of fakery. Body position, color discrepancies (fog/crystal clear) and 'green stuff' really make me wonder. Second, no sight of camera crew in the admanmcd photo. Though not conclusive, the usual practice is for the teams to get in cabs first. You also stated that 'Meredith' was negotiating the price of the cab ride. His body position is obviously walking, not standing and talking. Also, you said that you overheard the conversation between 'Meredith' and the taxi driver, while the photo is taken from some distance. Third, timeline questions. Yes, we've seen teams go from South America to South Africa via London before -- but only as a lay-over or transfer point. I seriously doubt that teams would find a 'better flight' at another London airport, as proposed by another poster. Fourth, and last -- (which I don't think anyone else has brought up) you originally stated that "Hi i dont know alot about this amazing race as viewers in the UK dont get the show here", but you recognized the show, the route markers, and the premise right off. We'll see next week. But my 50 Jims are on this being a hoax. The reason -- crips, look at how many posts this has generated? Yet another Syren gem © MMV Starting the countdown all over again!
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bobscure 217 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Network TV Show Guest Star"
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03-25-05, 01:01 AM (EST)
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70. "The leaf isn't the only problem" |
Here's part of the op's pic, lightened and sharpened. Along with looking totally artificial I noticed the light on the sleeves is exactly the same as it is in the garden pic: How can that be when it's so overcast in the London pic?
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flipxcyd 1060 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Politically Incorrect Guest"
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03-25-05, 02:15 AM (EST)
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71. "RE: The leaf isn't the only problem" |
Wow, all you guys are just technologically up there, it's scary! Great job everyone!
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-25-05, 06:23 AM (EST)
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75. "RE: The leaf isn't the only problem" |
If you have ever been to heathrow airport - which i presume you havent, there is like a million lights on when you leave the terminal building - thats why .
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bobscure 217 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Network TV Show Guest Star"
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03-25-05, 05:32 PM (EST)
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85. "RE: The leaf isn't the only problem" |
Thanks for fessin' up You ought not presume however. I used to be in the travel biz and went to London 7 (or was it 8?) times. Alas, I went through Heathrow every flipping time.
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Pianomommy 7 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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03-25-05, 06:40 AM (EST)
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76. "RE: The leaf isn't the only problem" |
AS was stated before, he is supposedly "negotiating" a price yet he is WALKING yet look at the heighth proportions and visual line of the two people in question ("Merideth" and taxi driver). The heighth proportion between the two men is all wrong and the taxi driver is looking down which , even though this is a stretch, would indicate that he is NOT talking to Merideth. Also, where are the backpacks? If Merideth has just put them in the trunk he is considered a VERY TALL man -- my legs don't stop THAT far above the top of the trunk. Also, the driver has to unlock the trunk and stands THERE to negotiate price -- not open and then move around to the door and wait for the person to come to him to negotiate. I showed this to my children and when they saw the FIRST photo they knew it wasn't real. I truely believe this is a hoax but it has created some very lively debate and it is fun reading everyone's reasons why they think it is a hoax.
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FreshlySqueezed 100 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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03-25-05, 02:41 AM (EST)
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72. "Here's how you can solve it all..." |
don't bother rescanning at a better resolution (ie: stall tactic to clean up the photo in photoshop).....You say you have the photo in your hand, physically. Here's what you do to convince us. Take your camera that you used to take the pic in the first place, hold up the photo next to your face ( or a plant or your monitor or anything for that matter) and take a picture of your photo including the other objects. No cropping, no nothing. It will either confirm you have an actual undoctored photo, or expose this as a failed attempt at a spoiler. It's a simple task and if you're *this* adament about proving you're legit, then take 10 minutes and do it! There's no reason not to if the photo is indeed real Choice is yours my friend!
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Voltec 73 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-25-05, 05:01 AM (EST)
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73. "RE: Here's how you can solve it all..." |
Sorry, but this would really prove very little if anything. It could very well prove that the guy has a decent printer and just printed out the 'doctored' photo. Could you tell, even in a decent quality photo whether a photo came from a photo lab or printed off a home photo printer? I seriously doubt it.Just my .02 worth - it all looks like a hoax to me. Why would he do it? Look at all the attention he got... Kinda like 'trolling'... Matt =================================== Go Navy, Beat Army... or am I a little early for that?
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-25-05, 06:20 AM (EST)
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74. "RE: Here's how you can solve it all..." |
How could it take 15 minutes - i have a normal camera - NOT a digital one, and the photo processing places will be closed after Easter. It would be a good way to prove it, but im seeing my brother over Easter - which is ehy i suggested the better scan. If i was to process the photos at a shop, id have to wait until tuesday evening for them to be developed.
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Tsina 29 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Beauty Pageant Celebrity Judge"
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03-25-05, 08:39 AM (EST)
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78. "RE: Here's how you can solve it all..." |
Ohhhhhhh pleeeeeeeeasseeee admanmcd....GIVE UP! You used a simple photo editing software which only enabled you to copy and paste rectangular portions. You can go check your "work of art" yourself! just simply zoom in the photo....well you can use a photo viewer...and you'll see what I mean! Come on man!!!...you didn't even bother to blur the edge of the right tail light!..whew..check it out... And what about the supposed driver!! huh...look at his right shoulder!!! Was he floating on air??? Sliced??? Chopped??? tsk..tsk. You know what...next time you plan on pulling something like this...why not try send me the photo first..so I could check it out and do you a favor!!! Your spoiler only spoiled my day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fellow posters...try downloading the spoiler photo and see for yourselves ..what I mean.. Oh by the way...do you work for TAR???? See the floating man.... The line on the left shown by the arrows aligns with the tail light. Arrows on the right show the other side of the superimposed frame.
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-25-05, 08:59 AM (EST)
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79. "RE: Here's how you can solve it all..." |
First of all - i already did come clean below - and 2nd of all that driver isnt floating. He really is in that photo only the old guy isnt. thats the truth!
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-25-05, 07:50 AM (EST)
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77. "THATS ENOUGH! " |
Ok i admit it was a hoax, and within hours I realised it was a bad one. I am going to tell you the truth in the next few sentences -1. I really was at Heathrow that morning - and that picture was taken that morning. My taxi was stolen. That is where my story was "adapted" to hoax you guys (not that i did a very good job) 2. Me and my brother - who have avidly followed the race and these forums (we watch it via legal downloading on the net) since the first series which was shown in the UK. 3. He bet me (£20) (about $35-$40) that i could never get 50 responses on a single thread that made up some "sighting" of an amazing race contestant. (With a picture that i had to make) I was kind of hoping i was good enough with my amateur photoshop skills to fool the majority of you. God i was wrong. I admire those of you who tried to back me up - even though when i looked at the picture when i posted it i realised the coloring of Meredith was all wrong. I took that picture of meredith from the exact CBS.com insider video that some eagle eye found not a day later. I was so convinced no one would ever find that. Well done to he who found that exact shot! Anyway I won the bet and thanks, at least i livened up the forums for a few days! By the way i hope they do come to London - And i reckon that Ray and Deana will definatly be eliminated next. THANKS FOR ALL THE RESPONSES - I HOPE YOU CAN ACCEPT ME ON THESE FORUMS - A LITTLE BIT OF A CONTROVERSIAL INTRODUCTION I KNOW, BUT HEY - A REMEMBERABLE START TO MY POSTINGS!
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IceCat 17415 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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03-25-05, 11:04 AM (EST)
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82. "Well that's better..." |
At least you finally 'fessed up.The vast majority of fake spoilers just keep going on and on and on... never admitting their hoax. I don't see a reason why you can't stick around. Just keep the shouting down please.
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admanmcd 76 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-25-05, 09:05 AM (EST)
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80. "RE: I live in London ...possible spoiler...." |
Here is the original picture i took - NO "FLOATING CAB DRIVERS" or "MEREDITHS BODY SUMPERIMPOSED OVER SOMEBODY ELSES"!I have no reason to edit this picture as you may have realised... just to clear up any confusion as to where this b/g came from and a wild suggestion that i placed a floating cab driver...(very vivid imagination) THANKS AGAIN, its been fun!
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Corvis 3130 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Car Show Celebrity"
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03-25-05, 10:48 AM (EST)
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81. "RE: I live in London ...possible spoiler...." |
Heh. That was fun to watch.
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The Amazing Racer 51 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-25-05, 07:28 PM (EST)
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86. "THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!!" |
Wow, admanmcd (sorry if that's not right...) I totally believe you. I don't understand why even the most avid Amazing Race fan would take the time to post a fake pic, it has never happened in the past to my knowledge. I think you were just in the right place, at the right time, and I appreciate you for sharing your picture with all of us. This confirms to me that Meredith and Gretchen don't have to quit after her fall in the cave. Thank goodness!!! Once again, thank you so much for your time and diligence in posting this picture!
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IceCat 17415 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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03-25-05, 07:32 PM (EST)
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87. "Read post 77..." |
He admitted it was a hoax.
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The Amazing Racer 51 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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03-25-05, 07:33 PM (EST)
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88. "(Note my above posting)" |
I can't believe you spent so much time doing a dumb thing like you did. Too bad you don't have much of a life... Oh well, not my fault you have nothing better to do. (Note my above post)I can do the same thing as you, write something convincing that also happens to be a total lie. Well, admanmcd, whatever floats your boat...
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IceCat 17415 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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03-25-05, 07:35 PM (EST)
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89. "Poster admitted it was a hoax" |
Locking the thread now so that it doesn't clutter the forum.
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