What a great episode this was.  I’ve mentioned before that I freak out when they go to India because it is so crowded.  I have a panic attack for them when they get stuck in those crazy traffic jams.  It’s always nice to see the culture though and I really enjoyed the area they were in on Sunday’s episode.  Very interesting.

I was really scared for Zev.  I mean really scared for him.  I do not have Aspergers but I get super overwhelmed with noises and crowds.  I saw the preview from last week and it looked a lot worse than it actually was.  Thank goodness.  Stupid editing had me worried.  Zev and Justin continue to be my favorites.  I wonder at their shot for winning though since Zev can get frustrated at challenges.  I love them.

I remember now why I love Kent and Vyxen and why I really dislike them at the same time.  They can be really short with each other and the people around them.  I’m well aware of the fact that they are in a race but when they kicked that poor guys out of his cab I got really mad.  There he was just minding his own business getting where he needed to go and these freaks (and I love them for it) just show up and practically push him out of his cab.  I did not like that at all.  Boo!

And now for my favorite part… Ron and Christina were sent home!!!  My mother-in-law was just saying how proud she was of him for running the race at his age.  I don’t care.  I hate their relationship and I did not want to watch them for one more week.  Kudos to him for running the race but thank goodness they are gone now.

I’m curious to know if I’m by myself on the whole Kent and Vyxen stealing a cab issue.  Am I being too sensitive?  Did it bother you or are you totally for it the name of the race?

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Ok, I really dislike Luke and Margie.  They may be my least favorite team ever to run the race but man, I did not enjoy watching Luke break down like I thought I would.  At first it was funny but then it was really sad.  I’m not sure I really understand how hard that challenge was.  It seemed like a lot of the people looked at the color of the tea and then smelled it.  Could he not do that?  Or maybe, did he not do that?  It was so touching to me when he finally found the right cup that all the Indian men picked him up an hugged him.  That was incredible.

I just about peed my pants when Justin said to Zev something along the lines of, “Good job.  Now you can pee yourself in the cab.”  I love them.  Their relationship is so loving and caring and strong.  You know they would do absolutely anything for each other.

How bad did you feel when the Globetrotters knocked their black paint over?  I was so scared that they were going to lose.  Good editing.  I was freaking out a little bit.

So Luke and Margie are gone.   Hallelujah.  Now we just need to get rid of Ron and Christina.  Please, please.

I know I haven’t said anything about her before but does Mallory drive you nuts, or what?

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Well, I’m super happy that Kent and Vixen caught up and are still in the race but I’m bummed that Cara and Jaime are out.  Why couldn’t Christina have freaked out more and been kicked out?

Smart, smart move from Kent and Vixen to U-turn Cara and Jaime.  I totally forgot that they U-turned the wrong team the last time they were on the race.  That’s just bad luck.  Great move choosing someone right there with them.  Though I like Jaime and Cara and really like Kent and Vixen too.  They are a mess 99% of the time but I think that’s what I like about them.  You never know if they’re going to break down or not.  Most likely they will though.

I think Flight Time and Big Easy were a little silly when they got U-turned.  Everyone always is.  It must be personal.  They must hate me and wish me harm.  Give me a break.  It’s a game and this is part of it.  Get over yourself.  And they came back anyway so to me they just look ridiculous.  Still like them though.

I wish I didn’t watch the previews for next week.  They get me so excited for chaos and intrigue and then the show airs and it’s never as good as they make it out to be.  That’s being said, next week looks awesome!  I’m buying into the hype.  Maybe this will be the downfall of Margie and Luke.  A girl can hope.

So next week is India.  This is always stressful for me because it’s stressful for the teams.  Does it freak you out too?  I get a knot in my stomach the whole time.

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I haven’t mentioned yet that I love the hot mess that is Kent and Vixen.  I don’t think they have even a fighting chance of winning this race, but I still love them.  I love their relationship and yes, like everyone else, sometimes they get snippy with each other but for the most part they are super loving and supportive of each other and it’s nice to watch.

I am also loving this season with the non-stop racing.  How exciting is that not to know if a leg is going to end or not.  I know they’ve done it in the past but not with this frequency.  It’s so nice when you think someone is out of the race and they’re not!  I’m sure judging by the reactions of the contestants it’s a bummer for them, but it is not a bummer for me.

I just about had a heart attack when Zev pretty much gave away any shot they had at winning.  I know Kent and Vixen were behind them but sheesh, they were really behind.  The reason I love these two so much is because Justin is 100% supportive of Zev.  He got a little frustrated while he was waiting, but never said anything to Zev about how long he took or even made fun of him for having two donkeys.  Just incredible.

How funny was it that Ron kept stopping to eat?  Christina was getting so mad.  And when Christina fell out of the car.  Oh man that was good stuff.  I really don’t like these two.  They are really painful to listen to.  Ron is so condescending and pig headed and Christina just whines all the time.  When they go home I will be very happy.  Ron and Christina and Margie and Luke can pack it in any time now.

What do you think of this new format?  Is it working for you not sending someone home each week?

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This is one of my favorite shows on TV and when I found out there were going to be returning contestants I got worried.  But it’s turned out to be super fun because I already know everyone.  I like this show a lot on my own but sometimes I watch it with my kids and it becomes super fun.

Crazy episode, right?  First a car accident with Cara and Jaime then the switch of the fanny packs.  I’m sorry for Mel and Mike that they got sick and had to go home but I’m really happy Cara and Jaime are still in it.

Thank goodness teams were lagging way behind so that Flight Time and Big Easy didn’t get sent home.  Yes, they made a mistake and yes, it wasn’t very nice to leave the fanny pack just lying around but I like them and am really happy they’re still in the game 30 minutes later.

I was a little surprised that Luke and Marge just left Cara and Jaime behind when they were all caravanning.  I thought they were wicked close.  But Cara and Jaime did great on their own.  In fact, if I had to choose I’d say they are my favorite team.

I can’t wait until next week, it looks intense.  What do you think about the Japanese cowboys hats?  Very sparkly.

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I could not be more happy with the way Sunday’s finale turned out.  I know last week I was rooting for Ericka and Brian but woah did I do a quick turn around at the Cirque de Soliel challenge.  What is wrong with Ericka?  She completely lost it and lost it big time.  I was hoping they never finished the challenge and Phil would have to come find them there hours after the finale and tell them it was over.  They were an annoying couple from the get go but I like underdogs so I was on their side last week but that is over.  Allegiances switched.

When Meghan and Cheyne went to the wrong hotel I was freaking out.  I needed them to win.  They just had to.  The brothers couldn’t win.  It would have killed me.  Thank goodness they got turned back around and in the end won.  I totally agree that they were the best team throughout the race so they deserve to win.  I still don’t like them but they beat out the brothers so they’re good in my book.

Can we talk for just a second about scaling that building face down?  That is one of the only challenges that I honestly don’t think I could have done.  Backwards, yes but face down?  Yikes.

Well, another season is over and it was a thrilling ride.  I still miss the Globtrotters and the Poker Players and Zev and Justin.  I can’t wait until next season.

I’m pretty sure this ended the way all you wanted it to but just in case, are you happy with the results?

Suck.  Suck. Suck.  Suck.  I hate the brothers now.  It was just mild to moderate contempt before but I HATE  them now.  I cannot believe Dan just left Big Easy like that.  What a total (I’m going to say something a lot nicer than I’m thinking here) jerk wad.  I don’t really care who wins now as long as it’s not them.  The funny thing is I’m usually all for sneaky teams but those two are just jerks.

Oh, Big Easy.  Who doesn’t know of someone named Franz?  I’m not good with word jumblers either so I’m not too terribly mad at him but a 4 hour penalty?  How could they possibly think that was a strategic move?  They were in last place and tacked 4 hours onto themselves.  My only hope was that the Rabbi would see the broken arm of the gollum and send the brothers back to the beginning.  But alas, that did not happen.

Who do you guys want to win?  I can’t believe I’m actually saying this but I’m kind of pulling for Brian and Ericka.  Probably just because they are the underdogs.  I don’t like a single team left so as long as the brothers don’t win I’m fine.

So who are you routing for now?

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What a great sneaky episode.  I loved the kayak course.  Why did I love it?  Because the brothers sucked at it.  I loved watching them tip over time and time again.  If only Brian and Ericka hadn’t been so behind they could have left the in the dust.  Oh I can’t stand Sam and Dan.  And then to take Brian and Ericka’s taxi was cold hearted.  I have to be honest, if someone would have taken the brothers taxi I probably wouldn’t be bothered but the fact that they did it pissed me off.

So first Ericka and Brian get bad advice from someone on the plane and end up wicked late to the challenge, then Sam and Dan take their taxi.  Sucks to be them for sure.

I don’t think I’m mad at Cheyne for jumping in the taxi when he had the chance.  I think he definitely could have smoothed things over a little more nicely with the Globetrotters but it’s a race for a million bucks.  I don’t like to see my Globetrotters left behind but I don’t think it was foul play at all.

I loved how much fun Flight Time had at the theater.  The Globetrotters just make everything fun.  I’m so glad they are in this race to even out all the stick up the butt contestants that are left.  Even after “having to” (I guess they could have called a taxi at some point) take the train and the subway they still ended up third.  This doesn’t give me much hope for them to win but they had better make the final three.  I might actually cry if they don’t.

Especially since Brian and Ericka keep slipping in every week.  I guess they really do have angels looking out for them.  Hopefully those angels don’t actually want them to win though because I would die if they pushed out Big Easy and Flight Time.

So what do we think for next week?  Brian and Ericka going home for sure?

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I would comment on the first half of the episode, except what’s the point. After watching that gruesome final task, I can’t remember anything else that matters. I know the girls had a hard time last week with golfing and swinging a hammer. But I think rolling out hundreds of hay bales beats that any day. And clearly, since a few years ago, it took a team 10+ hours to do the same challenge, the producers must have been going for drama.

It’s actually challenges like that that make me love/hate the show. I have so much respect for those who can pull through. I so badly want to do the race, but I don’t know if I’d survive a day like that. (Especially being a girl, and going up against a bunch of strong guys.) And the problem with “needle in a haystack” roadblocks is that SO much is about luck. It might take you 30 minutes if you guess right, or 10 hours if you don’t. And that sucks as a strong competitor. Sam and Dan were the first ones at the challenge, and almost the last to leave.

I am SO happy it was a non-elimination round. Mostly because I still want Matt and Gary in the race. I am sick of Ericka and her whining. She is way to prissy, girly, and high-maintenance for me. However, it finally makes perfect sense why they so frequently comment about their inter-racial marriage… Ericka’s mom wishes they hadn’t got married. I guess I’d be out to prove something too if my parents didn’t like who I chose to marry. Then there’s Sam and Dan. Did anyone else want to punch Dan in the face as he’s yelling at Sam the entire time?! I would have been so mad. However, I think he kind of made up for it by being so emotional at the pit stop and realizing that he was such a jerk. Finally, I just can’t get enough of the Globetrotters. They make watching the show absolutely hilarious and entertaining. Poor Big Easy- too tall to do a challenge. Although he had some serious luck with the hay bales! I’m actually really glad they won the leg. I’d want to win a leg if it were my birthday too!

Well, I don’t know if Gary and Matt can make up time next week, but I’m excited to find out. Watch The Amazing Race Sunday at 8pm PST, on CBS.

What an emotional episode.  My gosh.  I never would have guessed half way through that it would have ended the way it did.  I wanted to cry when it was all over.

I just about died when one of the Globetrotters said if we know anyone in the race it’s Brian because they always hear Ericka yell his name.  And then all through the show I heard her yelling at him.  ”Your feet hurt, well they couldn’t hurt as bad as mine.  I have no sympathy for you.”  All paraphrasing of course but that was the gist of it.  I was so surprised when she finally got the number of bells.  Her first guess was so off I didn’t think she would ever get it.  But she did.

I know I’m probably the only one but I love the poker players.  Their relationship is so heart warming.  I love that they call each other pet names and give each other tons of encouragement and are just such good friends.  I love how hard they tried at the challenges and am heartbroken that they quit and were eliminated.  I knew they weren’t going to win but I wanted to see more of them.  I am so sad.

I’m routing for the Globetrotters.  They are my favorite team now by a long shot.  I really don’t think they have what it takes to win but winning doesn’t matter when I pick my favs.  I just want fun and I think they bring loads of it.  Their dancing was killer and they are another team with a great supportive relationship.

I also like father/son team Gary and Matt.  Those two just seem to be having a ton of fun.  Love it.

You know who I don’t like?  I don’t like Meghan and Cheyne mostly because of the spelling of his name.  Ridiculous, I know but we’re talking about reality TV here.  I’m allowed to make up my own rules.

So, who’s your favorite team right now?

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I’m slowly starting to get a feel for the teams, and finding teams I like, and ones I’d like to see go home. A few that I like are Zev/Justin, Meghan/Cheyne, the Globetrotters, Gary/Matt, and the poker girls. NEVER has an all-girl team won this race, and Maria/Tiffany are the only hope this season. I actually don’t think they’ll be able to pull it off, especially when they’re up against serious physical competition, like the Globetrotters. (No team could beat them in a foot race, and I think they played it smart to win this leg.)

I can’t stand Lance (or Keri, for that matter), Dan (is that the right brother?) got really annoying this leg, and Brian and Ericka seem to point out frequently that they’re a bi-racial couple. Oh really? I feel like they act like they have something to prove. Good for you for falling in love with each other. I could car less what color your skin is.

This is one of the few reality game shows that I want the best all-around player to win. There is a lot of luck involved, but if they work well with their teammate, play the game smart, and win multiple legs, I think they deserve to win. I don’t think they have to be the nicest team… but they should be nice to their teammate! That was proven to me with the poker girls- when they told Sam/Dan to leave them and not jeopardize their own race. While it’s nice to help another team, it’s an “every man for himself” game. They’re can only be one winner. And if you want to win it, you can’t be expected to help others out if it will cost you the game.

So, that’s part of the reason that when a team makes a stupid mistake, I want them to lose. I was literally crossing my fingers that Lance and Keri would be out. I was hoping it would take them even longer to figure out the bullet. And as sad as it was to see Marcy and Ron go, they deserved it. If you’re given Vietnamese letters, and have to make a word, you go ask people on the street! Duh! How did they even think they were going to come up with it on their own?

I can’t wait to find out next week who loses their passport! (I hope it’s Lance!) I just love this show, and can’t get enough of it! I mentioned before that I could never survive Survivor. But I would do anything to go on The Amazing Race. A good friend and I have talked about it… and I think we’d do great! (As soon as I’m not pregnant, breastfeeding, get back into good shape, and I can leave my kids, I’m applying!)

When the four of us started this blog it was mainly because even though we’re really good friends in “real” life, none of us actually have much in common by way of media.  We wanted to find some other people out there that shared similar interests as ourselves, and then we’re always up for some healthy debate!  The Amazing Race is one of the few exceptions, because we all absolutely love the show- so we’ll be taking turns reviewing it.  I’m absolutely looking forward to hearing some of the other reviews, since we rarely agree on anything. Lol.

I wrote this review as I watched, since the season premiere crammed so much in, and was so lengthy!

First Hour:

I really, really  liked the twist in the beginning of the show this season.  I always thought it was unfair that it was the fastest drivers to the airport that had the immediate advantage- or the ones that could find the ticket counter quickest.  Totally thought it evened the playing field a lot more.  I thought it was completely hilarious that the lawyer couldn’t figure out the clue until the very end, after telling all of America how smart he was.   I think they’re a little annoying, so I was sad to see “yoga in the hood” not even make it on a plane.  I thought they would have been fun to watch.

What did you guys think about the poker players lying about their profession?  I wasn’t sure how long they were going to be able to pull that off- was it really smart or just really wrong?  Then it turns out they don’t even make it to the second leg before they’re outed.    They’re going to be the team to hate this season. I still can’t believe she ate two of the wasabi bombs- I wouldn’t want to be her later when those are coming out the other end!

Let me tell you how much I love the Japanese gameshow Majide!!!  (Youtube it if you haven’t ever watched it- complete hysteria!) SO I was so excited to see the teams compete in a Japanese gameshow.  Now I am not a sushi girl (had some bad sushi in Hawaii once and that was the end of that)- so this would not have been the challenge for me.  But I can swallow absolutely anything – plug your nose, open your throat, and shove it in.

I was laughing so hard when Marcy pulled out the harmonica with the Japanese tourists (and their visors!).  Did she think she was on some sort of pre-k field trip or what? The Globetrotters were so smart to watch for the other teams and follow them, I really think they’re going to have a slight advantage since they’re already teammates and have had to learn how to compromise. I was surprised there were no alliances formed yet, until the poker players started helping the brothers- although it was smart of the brothers to break off when they did, since the poker players are just not as smart as they think they are.  I was so mad at them for making those poor old Japanese women run, it’s no wonder they lost tourists.  Then they were more concerned about losing themselves, then losing two people!

Second hour:

I absolutely never understand why teams wait to get to the airport to book their flights- it’s the age of the internet people!  At least there’s always an equalizer, which is why I thought it was so stupid of the second bus teams to give up their money to try and gain an hour of time.

Then there was the poker players spend bump.  This was quite possibly the easiest speed bump in the history of The Amazing Race.  I was at least expecting them to have to cook the Pho, anyone can dump the ingredients in a bowl!  They totally lucked out with that- and then with the duck challenge.  I’m just hoping their fighting, and the fact that none of the other teams besides the brothers actually likes them, will get them eliminated soon.  I loved that before they even knew they were poker players, Zev could tell they weren’t being completely honest about themselves.  Zev and Justin are my early favorites- mainly because I know Zev is going to be cracking us all up with his (true) observations.

The mud challenge was fabulous- those are always the best challenges, when contestants make fools out of themselves in front of the locals.  Remember the cheese challenge in Switzerland last year?  Love it when the producers splice in shots of everyone laughing at them

Then we come to the end, and of course two teams that grew up in rural areas would get the ducks in a row first!  It was so obvious from the beginning that the trick was to remain calm and stay low with those ducks.  Miss America was hilarious, with her bright yellow thong hanging out the back of her pants.  “I’m having duck for dinner!”

I always think the couples that come on the show to “prove their relationship” are the most annoying- so I was thrilled when the most annoying of them, Garrett and Jessica went home first.

How was the show for you guys?  Did I miss anything?

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