Bobby and I are watching The Amazing Race again. Last season we couldn't get into it because of the fake hippies. The fake hippies who WON. Pfftt. But this season our interest was piqued because of the eclectic line-up designed to bring us hours of fun by the Powers-That-Be of The Amazing Race:
1. Coal Miner Duo aka David & Mary
David is a coal miner and Mary is his wife. They are both from Kentucky, and perhaps labeled as hicks but I find them honest and kind and they get my vote.
Duke is Lauren's father and Lauren is gay. Duke cries about this, and Lauren cried at the pit stop. I foresee tears at the drop of a hat until elimination when it will be Niagara Falls.
3. Beauty Queens aka Dustin & Kandice
Dustin is Miss California 2005 and Kandice is Miss New York 2005. Blond and tanned, they are considered good TV, jiggling about in their white tank tops.
4. 'Winchos aka Erwin & Godwin
American Korean Cho brothers have massive biceps, booksmarts and a perky bouncy cheery demeanor that makes me suspicious and irritable.
5. Cheerleaders aka Kellie & Jamie
Gimme a K. Gimme a J. Gimme two blondies just bursting with fruit flavors. I can't wait for them to tear at each other's throats.
6. Single Moms aka Lyn & Karlyn
Terribly out-of-shape but they have undergone childbirth so its okay.
7. One-Legged Gal & The Mechanic aka Peter & Sarah
Sarah and Peter are triatheletes. Sarah is also an amputee with a mechanical leg and Peter is conveniently her lover and mechanic. Despite being handicapped, Sarah looks as if she can outdo most of the other two-legged contestants, including Peter's wimpy ass.
8. Dating Couple aka Rob & Kimberley
Obligatory dating couple that'll make good TV by having their relationship unravel before our very eyes.
9. Campy Couple aka Tom & Terry
Obligatory gay couple that'll make good TV by being tres campy.
10. Eye-Candies aka Tyler & James
Obligatory pretty boys that are no longer obligatory if you ask me. Boring. Boring.
11. Young Bollywood aka Vipul & Arti
Vipul is the husband and Arti is his wife. Both Indian Americans, and as a couple, they are sickeningly sweet. What a pity they were eliminated. They would have made good TV simply by acting sappy enough to make me throw about some cushions.
12. Malcolm Xs aka Bilal & Sa'eed
Male and devout American Muslims, bearded and both looking like the terrorist mug shots on The FBIs Most Wanted List. Bilal & Sa'eed were eliminated within the first half an hour of the first episode of The Amazing Race 10. Damn it. But perhaps this is a good call because can you just imagine The Malcolm Xs racing through customs?? I can't.
I thought the scene where Bilal bellowed 'Sa'eeeed!!' while grabbing his knapsack and running in a way that made us involuntarily think of Bombs! and Incoming! was hilarious. But there was also a scene where Bilal and Sa'eed were praying in the middle of the waiting room at the Airport. Unfortunately during these times, an act of prayer can be thought of as scary.
With Bilal and Sa'eed perhaps the Amazing Race would be a bit too realistic to be funny. Still, it's a shame that the producers didn't give the boys a chance to make good TV. I think seeing the Muslim Best Friends on an amazing race around the world could bring us some cheer.
And I am sure there is a conspiracy that the Malcolm Xs are actually The Brittenum Twins aka Derrel & Terrel, The Identity Fraudsters From American Idol 6!.
Hiya Fiz, thanks for the visit..and whilst I do try at the jokes, I'm actually quite a stroppy cow, hehe xx
Posted by: EmmaGoodEgg | Monday, 09 October 2006 at 01:20 AM
LOL 'Saeeeeeedddddd' i didnt watch the scene but i can just imagine it and am hysterically laughing at the thought. God, you're so funny!
Posted by: Fiz | Sunday, 08 October 2006 at 07:15 AM