And Phil’s spiky hair. Oh, Phil.

Last night on The Amazing (Soggy) Race….Pretty interesting leg once you got past all the airport bunching. I was so sorry to see the sisters go, especially when we had a chance to see Screeching Lorena and her Very Understanding Boyfriend Jason finally hit the bricks. My god, who could deal with that? Well, Jason, apparently. But not me. Show of hands on who wanted to shake her and tell her to get a grip and grow up a little. Can you imagine having such a complete screeching meltdown everytime any little thing stressed you out? I mean, sure, I’d love to be four and throw a major, foot stomping, full body flinging temper tantrum in the middle of Wegman’s every time they’re out of Edy’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream, but, somehow, I manage to hold it together. Hold it together, Lorena. Sheesh.

Ron was kinder to Christina, and he had a hernia - which everyone from Amsterdam to Ouogoudougou knows about considering he never shut up about it. In fact, Ron just never shuts up period. What I loved? When the camels got agitated over his singing. Silence, Ron. It can be peaceful. Look into it.

TK and Rachel, running a spiritually uplifting race…mostly in the wrong direction. If these two can do one leg without a major detour (and not the kind they have to play every leg) I’ll be stunned. More stunning, that they’re not next to last every leg. But they’re kind to one another and having a great time, and for that, I am grateful to keep them around.

Jen and Nate? Not so much. Not as grating this go around, but boy do they deserve each other or what? Loved that she’s all superior about her learning skills, but who knew the African word for Fish, Jen, and got you your clue? Yep, not you. These two could go far far away (on some other, non-televised race) anytime and I’d be happy. Please take Lorena with you.

Hendekea and Azaria rocked this leg, came in first, won another vacation together…and, I just don’t really like em. No particular reason, either. They’re completely nice people. So, it’s a quandary. But….there it is. Was I the only one who thought it was kinda….unfortunate, that they’re busy celebrating their trip to Bermuda on the Amazing Bathmat, while their helpful African student stands there with them, sort of looking lost? I kept thinking…he has no idea about Bermuda and never will and yet without him, you wouldn’t have won the trip. So, shut up Hendekea and Azaria.

Kynt and Vyxsin are still doing well. Totally laughed over her opening his door and how he brings out the chivalrous side in her. These two? I do like. So, yeah, go figure, right? But they race well, they’re totally enjoying the race and each other, and that’s nice to see. Way to go, Pinky and the Brain!

Donald and Nick, also racing well. What I like? Is that Nick totally lets his granddad go for it on the tasks. I mean, if you’re going to bring your granddad on a race, then you kind of have to let him race, even if you think you could do it better. And Nick does that. I could do without the inappropriate comments about the sisters from Donald, but I love that he’s just going full tilt in this race. And the man can milk a camel. So there is that.

The Blondes are still racing well, though my love for them diminished this leg with their standard Ewwww Africa! Ewww Flies!! comments. Sigh. But I’d still rather have them there then some others. (Lorena and Jen!)

All in all, good episode. Stubborn donkeys, kicking camels, and desert downpours…..it doesn’t get much better, really. (And awwww, baby camels!)

Next week, The Blondes get devious. No! I’m….so not stunned.

Tonight? It’s Dancing With The Stars semi-finals! Who will go home? I hope you know, because this week we’re having a Mini SHaQ Attack contest. With the holidays upon us the end of the week, we’re going to have a Half Week Contest. So, you early-in-the-week blog reading babes have the edge! Tonight they dance, tomorrow someone goes home. You guess the right contestant, you’re up for a free book. Answers have to be in by 8pmEST tomorrow! Winner announced Wednesday, then the blog resumes the following Monday.

Will it be Marie? Mel? Helio? Or Jennie? Send your vote to donna@donnakauffman.com with All Done Dancing in the subject line. Good luck!

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