Hello again everyone. Here we are at week #2 of Season 20. Rachel (a/k/a Giant Forehead “G.F.”) and Dave came in first place last week, so they depart first tonight. I’d like to say “Thanks a lot” to CBS for casting racers with the same names. As if it doesn’t get confusing enough, especially in these first couple of weeks. We’ve got two Rachels and two Daves. Luckily, G.F.’s head is so weird and distinct and the other Rachel annoyed me twice on Big Brother, so I can keep those two apart fairly easily. And one of the Daves is a freaking clown. Makes it a little easier.
Anyway, in typical fashion, the first task is apparently not available until sunrise (G.F. and Dave left first at 2:45 am) so pretty much everyone should be getting the next clue at the same time. Gotta love those clowns, Dave gives us a thumbs up to get started. These two are way too happy. Personally, when I think of clowns, I think of John Wayne Gacy. I think he’d be more interesting on the Race too. An executed serial killer would probably make for good entertainment.
At sunrise, all the teams basically attack some guy on a horse for their clue. Brendon the border patrol hater and the border patrol guys clash already; JJ or Art is pissed that Brendon grabbed the clue out of his hand or something. Grow up, guys. Brendon probably gained a millisecond on that one. I must say, I am loving the tension between the Big Brother duo and the border patrol agents. Its like the border agents can sense that Brendon hates them. Remember he’s half Mexican and so he half can’t stand the agents. Sounds like the agents also hate UCLA students, or just hate Brendon, so I guess the rivalry is on. Can’t wait to see that come to a head at some point.
First task is choosing “Boil my water” – providing water to three “towns.” Uh, “towns?” These are much more like settlements. Their amount of “progress” looks like these people crash-landed on the planet like yesterday. They could definitely stand to watch a few “Lost” reruns. Moving along…the teams have to build a solar panel and have water boil in a kettle using only solar energy. The other choice was “Light My Fire,” where the racers gather firewood and clay, and deliver by donkey. Only the border patrol guys choose the donkey route.
The clowns are attempting the solar panel task. I say “attempting” because these clowns apparently aren’t all that smart. They don’t realize there are enormous picture instructions on the side of the solar panel box. They just empty the parts and try to put everything together without any help. Doesn’t work with Legos and won’t work with solar panels either, guys. Can’t wait to see what they put together. My guess is they’ll create some kind of large tin salad bowl.
I actually look forward to reading your recaps every Monday. I know people want to hate on you for being so abrasive (and yes, you are very abrasive), but it certainly keeps me entertained. It’s like LA Reid said on X Factor…”that was so bad, but it felt SO good”!
LOVE your recaps!! I am wondering if you – or anyone else – thinks the KY guys might be faking the hick bit for strategy. I swear I heard one of them “talking normal” last night – maybe during the math bit?? Then again…I may still have jet lag and might be hearing things….
I actually became a registered user just to comment on this…you had me hysterical! I am from Long Island and those two knuckle heads joey and danny are a complete embarrassment! I told my 10 year old…see why it’s important to stay in school. I agree…keep Mark and Bopper around…they make me laugh. I think Nary was supposed to be Mary but they had a typo on her birth certificate…so I guess it stuck. I can’t wait for next weeks recap.
I really like your recaps, laughed out loud to the comment about showing War Horse on her forehead.