The Amazing Race: Discussion

[Blitz]

*Glares at Woody*
Is this supposed to be an impossible race. Do the numbers have something to do with it?

[bookworm]

Lol, I jumped ahead in the poll

[Amy Funkhouser]

*glares at bookworms bragging* So not classy man. ;P

[bookworm]

I was absolutely not bragging, I was laughing. I found it amusing.

[Woody]

*Glares at Woody*
Is this supposed to be an impossible race. Do the numbers have something to do with it?

No, not at all. In fact, I thought this clue was quite easy.

Yes, the numbers are part of it. In fact, the numbers may get you to your clue faster than the words...

[snubs]

Just tell us how you really feel, bookworm. >_> TELL US HOW YOU REALLY FEEL.

[E II]

oh trust me guys dont be in any rush to get past the first clue. im not even half way done with the next thing after an hour.

[Limerick]

Did you finish it E II? I see it has been started 6x and now has been completed 5x (It was 4 after I finished it)

[bookworm]

Just tell us how you really feel, bookworm. >_> TELL US HOW YOU REALLY FEEL.

How I really feel is furious, actually. I have been put at a major disadvantage in the next part through faulty planning (no offense meant at all, it’s just the truth; I know it was an innocent oversight, but that doesn’t change how unfair it is) in the event setup. I should be way out in front after getting past the first one, instead there are at least two others ahead of me.

[Marvin D.]

. . .

THERE IS STILL HOPE FOR THE REST OF US.

*bounces*

[E II]

Can't say I have finished it yet. About 45% done. Taking a lunch break right now

[Woody]

Once again, bookworm, I do apologize for the oversight. You have been given a time credit to make up for the time lost, due to production errors, as is customary on the actual show.

[bookworm]

And I do thank you for that, it seemed adequate for the initial problem, but then when there was a related followup delay things seem to have gotten off track?
Had everything worked I would have been checked in early yesterday afternoon, instead I got through late this morning. That’s a huge difference of many hours. You’re saying had I gotten through on my first try I would still have been in third place? I find that very hard to picture, since only one other person appeared to have made any progress at the time? It seems I should have been at least in second.

[Woody]

You would have, in fact, been in second. So I'm increasing your time credit so that you may leave alongside the second place person.

[bookworm]

That is satisfactory.

[Woody]

Alright. It's been over 24 hours since y'all got your clue, and only 5 teams have figured it out. For the other six of you, I fear there is no way to get you to the pit stop without a small amount of guidance. So I'm giving you a small hint.

Your clue is not a riddle that you must figure out the answer to. It is a clue to your next clue, which will not be given to you by me.

[~JCGJ~]

I've figured that much out already, and I'm fairly certain I've "deciphered" the clue correctly, I'm just not sure where exactly it's trying to lead me...

[Woody]

Just keep searching for the answer.

[Jehoshaphat]

Woohoo! I finally found out the clue and did the challenge. It only took 2 and a half hours to finish but now I am in 6th place! Better than last but worse than I hoped I would be doing.

[Woody]

So, four teams are still stuck on the first clue. I really wasn't anticipating this. So, I'm now posting the clue publicly, and anyone who wishes to help you guys may do so.

The clue is:

9 31436 200 1047819: Heavenly Mourners Capture New York.