Archive for November, 2005

Amazing Race Hotties

Friday, November 25th, 2005

For something lighter this week, I’m putting together a poll of Amazing Race Hotties so please comment with your favorite TAR hotties (male and female) from all seasons.
The people who get at least 10 votes multiple votes will go into the final poll (except for Phil because he’s a shoo-in)
Check out the team listings […]

The Last Nice Family

Thursday, November 24th, 2005

I nearly choked when one of the Weavers said that they were “the last nice family in this race” because from what we’ve seen they’re nothing but hypocrites. I’ll give Rolly a pass on this one because he doesn’t say much but man all that complaning - Utah is ugly? It’s majestic!

The challenges were more […]

Aieeee, make the noise stop!

Thursday, November 10th, 2005

Is it possible to have negative goodwill?
After a strong finish in leg 7, the Paolos go to hell, at least that what it seemed like to me - more bickering and threats, they give dysfunction a good name!
I’m wondering if after this DJ Paolo will ever get a date. Marion’s comment “I’m hope you never […]

Losing The Amazing Race

Wednesday, November 9th, 2005

National Review Online has an interesting article on how the perils of “family-friendly” shows.
“Ironically, before it went family, The Amazing Race was one of the few really solid, parent-tested, kid-approved shows out there… Contestants visibly matured, or they fell apart spectacularly… The more audiences expect cleanliness at the expense of quality, the harder […]

Me = Sad

Thursday, November 3rd, 2005

Whoa! For the first time, the Paolo family didn’t get on my nerves and I’m starting to see why ALL the other teams don’t care for the Weavers whatsoever.

But I’m totally disappointed over the ending of this episode, and I was struggling to keep back the tears myself.
Yeah, I’m totally gutted that the Gaghans […]