So here we are, still in Burkina Faso, which Phil tells us is internationally known for festivals celebrating art, music and filmmaking. Yes, any time I think about the fine arts Burkina Faso comes to mind. Especially because Burkina Faso bears such a strong resemblance to Universal Studios.

One big magical world of entertainment

Phil reminds us that we are in a village called Bingo, where the teams have spent their last Pit Stop, and then he ponders over how the teams will fare on this upcoming leg.

The Siblings came in first, so they get to leave first at 7:58 AM. Their "clue" tells them to travel to a neighboring village and find the village chief, who will give them another clue and a "gift of generosity." Yes, that's exactly what the rich Americans need - a gift of generosity from the destitute locals - brilliant. As The Siblings set out, Azaria immediately starts hounding Hendekea to run faster, so they grab hands and skip happily down the dirt trail together, in quest of another romantic getaway prize.

"Maybe this time will be Hawaii!"

Azaria mentions that Hendekea has "physical limitations" and she says, "like I'm a retard or something?" CBS has bleeped and blurred the word "retard" because that is the most offensive thing going on here. They find the village chief who points behind him to a pen of chickens - the gift of generosity, so Hendekea scoops one up and puts it in a mesh bag and then the chief hands them their next clue. The next task is to travel by taxi 100 miles (nap time for me!) to the town of Bouda Pelegtanga for their next clue and PS, they have to keep the chicken with them at all times and present it when they check in at the Pit Stop. No chicken, no check in. Oh, you CBS writers! I'm so glad this was filmed before your strike. The Siblings jog over to the road to find a taxi, with Azaria barking, "Pick it up! Pick it up!" the entire time. Ew, that would induce me to trudge slowly along because as I have mentioned before, I could never keep up and the nagging would drive me insane.

The Hippies set out next and they tell us they have decided not to pressure themselves because that would just mess them up. They are going to proceed calmly along and enjoy themselves. Yes, that will get you the win for sure, man. The Babies go next, and I am dismayed to note that Jennifer has put her black leggings back on. There are a lot of leggings this season, which flatter no one. All these girls look like freaky little skeletons with ultra large heads. Jem and Rio are fourth in line and Rio tells us that their "Gothic orientation" has served them well so far. Hmm, not sure that's been the deciding factor, but whatever. Moronald and Christina go and Moronald tells us that they are improving, having gone from last place to fifth place, and Christina tells him to stop talking and conserve his energy for when his hernia acts up. Grandpa Donald and Nicholas are next, and speculate that all Grandpa Donald's years of experience should give them a leg up.

The Hippies quickly capture their chicken, but The Babies are having a tougher time as the chickens keep fluttering out of Jennifer's hands. I can see Nathan mentally preparing to freak out on her, but they finally get it together and catch a taxi. I have to note here that every time a chicken appears on camera there are chicken sound effects, like clucking and squawking. Very amusing. The Siblings bask in how at-home and welcome they feel in Africa while Jem and Rio round up a chicken (cluck, squawk). Nick, needless to say, looks on as Grandpa Donald gets their chicken, and Moronald and Christina manage to get one into a bag without bursting Moronald's abdomen.

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