AMAZING RACE – 3/5/12

Here we are at week three already! Let’s get right to it. G.F. Rachel and Dave were in first again, so they also leave first. Flying to Paraguay from Buenos Aires. Smart move on Rachel’s part, she’s wearing a hat for most of the episode. I may even lay off her large forehead a little. It’s gonna be hard though because even the theme of the show has to do with heads. I’ll see what I can do.

Border patrol is a close second in leaving and they seem pleased they are headed for another Spanish-speaking country. They say that they will dominate because of it. Uh huh. Didn’t do them much good in the last leg of the race if I remember correctly. Guess we’ll see. Thanking the taxi drivers and saying “Faster!” in Spanish doesn’t seem to be all that above the other contestants. Maybe the accent is a little more authentic, but ultimately, I’m not hearing long conversations or anything out of these two.

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March 5th, 2012 | 3 Comments | Posted in Amazing Race 20

AMAZING RACE – 2/26/12

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 … Continue reading

February 27th, 2012 | 4 Comments | Posted in Amazing Race 20

AMAZING RACE – 2/19/12

We’re back! Seems like there wasn’t that much time between seasons this time, which is good. The show starts us off in Wine Country, California. We’re subjected to looking at all the racers dressed up in those ultra cool bike racing outfits. Apparently, Wine Country is the favorite spot for “Cycling enthusiasts.” I know I’m generally a cynical, scrooge type person, but does anyone else feel like opening your car door when you pass these people on the road? I always imagine my car door flying open and sending these people flying off the side of the road at 100 miles per hour. A couple flips, maybe a tree crash? It just seems I always get stuck behind a gaggle of these geeks on a single lane road and there are just enough cars coming from the other direction that I am forced to do 15 miles an hour behind them for miles. Share the road? Nope. Not me.

Anyway, this season’s group doesn’t seem to disappoint. Here they are:

1. Dave & … Continue reading

February 20th, 2012 | 15 Comments | Posted in Uncategorized