Crikey! That was Close! - 
by B-Side
You know it's a good episode of The Amazing Race when it comes down to a three-way foot race. I tell you, the last minute of this show was more exciting than most action movies out there, and on top of that, it was totally unpredictable too. Just when you thought you knew who'd come in last, a little thing called fate (and slippery rocks) changed everything. Add a dash of bitter rivalry and underhanded potshots, and we had quite the episode. Unfortunately, as intense as the final showdown was, I couldn't help ignoring a nagging thought in my head that this had to be non-elimination. Only four teams left with two more weeks until the finale? It had to be, right?
This week's show started off "down undah" in lovely, scenic Perth, Australia. A place where parrots caw, sun shines, and pale women go randomly charging into the ocean for no real reason. Perennial first-placers Jeremy and Eric were first out of the gate, and they immediately learned they'd be trekking cross town to the Swan Bells tower, on top of which they'd find their next clue. What a lovely tourist attraction this tower seemed to be. But I wonder... will it not be open again until 8 AM?? Hmmmm!
Well, Jeric headed off for more homoerotic adventures, and next up were Monica and Joseph who had typically sour looks on their faces. As this seasons inches closer and closer towards its finale, I'm starting to get a sinking feeling that these two will somehow claim the top prize -- a horrible retread of Freddy and Kendra or, dare I say, Zach and Flo. Anyway, Mojo also zipped off to their next destination, and I was surprised that Monica didn't ask what a "swan bell" was. Or actually, what a "swan" was. Or "Bell." Or what the tall bushy thing was over in the corner (a tree).
Third to leave the Pit Stop were BJ and Tyler, who found a new and exciting way to open their clue annoyingly (they flipped in the air and... oh, I don't even want to re-live it. Just believe me. It was dumb). Anyway, the Hippies simply couldn't understand why Mojo were so mad at them. I don't know. Maybe it has something to do with "enjoying NOT smelling body odor"? Actually, it had to do with a minor rivalry that began two episodes ago when BJ and Tyler asked for monetary donations after a non-elimination leg. They told the other teams that if they didn't give anything, they'd yield them the first chance that they could. Well, Mojo didn't offer up any money, and now they were mad that the Hippies were threatening a Yield on them. Ah yes, a rivalry for the ages. Not as good as everyone vs. Rob and Ambah, but still entertaining.
Well, the Hippies soon caught up with Mojo and Jeric who had already called for two taxis to take them to the Swan Bells. Would they call a third for BJ and Tyler? Not likely. The two teams basically stonewalled the Hippies, and so our smelly Harvard alums had to find a random drunkard and use his cell to call a cab. I couldn't help thinking that Jeric was mildly jealous. After all, they hadn't been so lucky to enjoy the company of a stranger since their train ride through the Rhineland with Johan. Mysterious, supple Johan.
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