The Amazing Race 12

Anyone else addicted to this show? I've watched every incarnation - except for the disastrous Family Edition three years back - and just can't get enough. I'd say it's the most underrated reality show out there, except for the fact that it's won several Emmy Awards.

Anyways, what did you all think? I like the brother and sister couple that finished first, but also like the son and grandfather pair. The problem is that I always seem to pick the tandems that are doomed to finish second and let me down.

 

I certainly didn't shed any tears for the team that was eliminated tonight. A good start to the season.

 

One thing I noticed when the show was introducing the teams at the start -- a lot of them are from Southern California. I hope it doesn't suffer the same fate as Survivor by depending on talent agency ringers or people who live/moved to SoCal. Nothing against people from California, but you get tired when most of the competitors are from one state.

 

looks like they're big on chicks who are impressive while running this season. not that there's anything wrong with that

 

Crap. Didn't know it had started.

Adding it to the Tivo posthaste.

 

Me either. Although it has to be tough to get eliminated on some kind of BS event like that. That would be my worst fear - game-planning this thing down to a T, then getting to the point where something like a car breakdown just absolutely kills me. There's almost too much luck involved, and that, I guess, is what makes it fun.

And IJAG, you didn't miss much. But it could be good later on. I've heard they promised completely unique locations and challenges. So far so good.

 

Definitely supporting the blondies, Shana and Jennifer, here. They closed strong to go from 11th to sixth.

Did all that honking in the driveway at the Playboy Mansion wake Hef up from his nap?

 

If you have digital cable, it's probably on demand this week.

 

Up here, Outdoor Life Network shows it Mondays at 8. Don't know if Versus has the same deal down there.