So…apparently I don’t know how to work the time stamp thing on this, so pardon my delay in posting today.

Last night we had Amazing Phil, chicken-in-a-net, and goat-in-a-bucket. Or basket, as the case may be. (And, I’m sorry, I am loving this PETA season of Amazing Race, but poor wittle goaties!)

So, Azaria finally proves (to me, anyway) what it is about him that really rubs me the wrong way. He’s a condescending, patronizing….aaaah-older brother, isn’t he? Yikes. Still not on the Hendekea love train, either, but sheesh, Az, calm down and stop shrieking at your (poor, apparently physically disabled because she’s a woman) sister.

However, this also isn’t play fair, share your toys. It’s a RAAAAAAACE! For a million dollars. With one winner. So shut up Jen (of ….& Nate.) Take turns? Being first? Um. No. You either haul your whining ass to the mat first, or…you’re not first. And Rock On Hendekea for basically saying, “I luv ya, but…seriously?”

Also, Yay U Turn! Much better obstacle in the race than the Yield. And why is it that people whine every season when someone uses it? Like it’s somehow not fair. Um, no. It’s part of the race. For a million dollars. I do get that it’s not always the strategic thing to do, and should be used wisely, but come on. Get over the whining already. That said, show of hands to everyone who thought that the Blondes thought they’d U Turned TK and Rachel, not the really straggling Jason and Lorena? (There is some vague resemblance in the two teams, after all.) The way one of them kept looking over her shoulder as they ran to the next clue, panting about the delayed team being right on their heels…well, that team was TK and Rachel. The other two weren’t even shaking their booty yet. Of course, for those who want the Blondes to pay for their dirty deed, I’m thinking that watching their haggard 4-legs-in selves on national television right now is probably punishment enough.

So, that was a pretty subjective booty shaking task, but I totally enjoyed seeing what the teams came up with. Although I could have done without the Blondes and their Britney Does Tribal Africa sex kitten routine. It wasn’t all that sexy. My personal favorite, was Goth Ninja Kent. I also enjoyed getting the chance to see Jason and Lorena actually show us the kind of couple they’re capable of being. He was great throughout the end of that leg. She maintained pretty well, too. For someone who is perenially mentally out on the ledge.

My other favorite moment was Vixen (who has the most beautiful eyes) being so thoroughly moved by her surroundings. She wants good things to happen to good people and couldn’t put together the constant happiness and joy she was encountering from people who were living in such substandard conditions with no hope of improvement. I heart the Goth Team.

Something else I’m loving is Nick and Don. Grandpa just stuffed that chicken into the bag, didn’t he? And then he rocked panning for gold (I think they were the only ones who knew to run water over the goop covered pieces.) So, yay Team Jr/Senior!

And finally, TK and Rachel. I love how you’re running a Zen race. But there are these things called maps. Or asking for directions. For the love of God, look into it.

Next week, Ron takes a spill. And…I’m not as distressed as I should be about that. Yes, he’s trying, but he’s also….still annoying. Not that I wish injury on the annoying of the world. Just Ron. Kidding! But wouldn’t it be fine if Ron had to sit out the rest of the trip and Christina could just, oh, join the Jr/Sr Team of Nick and Don? (And…how tall is Nick anyway? He was at least a whole person taller than Christina.)

And Blondes? Hit the gas! I mean, Karma’s a bitch and all, but yikes!

In the end, bye bye Jason and Lorena. I’m glad we got to see your good side. But Lorena, honey? He’s never gonna marry you, sweetheart. Still, it seems what they do have is solid. Not that I completely understand why, but hold on to that.

Now, it’s SHaQ Attack time! Woo hoo! Since we’ve probably eaten way too much and spent even more over the past few days, I’m taking it easy on you this week. Just send an email to donna@donnakauffman.com with Pick Me! in the subject line. I’ll draw a name from all the entries and Friday one lucky Blog Babe will win a free book!

Aaaaand, dish!

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