I'm glad the guys who got booted off did get booted, because the one I was finding rather annoying. What the heck is up with getting out of the taxi and not flagging down another one anyhow? There must be a million taxis driving around. I understand dumping a driver that's not doing a good job, but wandering around asking pedistrians for directions seemed rather dumb. Flag down another taxi and chances are, they'll know where to go!

But the two woman (one with an apparently overactive bladder) were getting on my nerves too. Way too much screaming from those two. (Better to be happy screams than screaming at each other in anger, however!)

The one other team that's already starting to annoy me--though it's much less minor than those first two teams--is the Ken and Barbi couple. I don't remember their names, but one of the other teams called them that. The girl--did you notice she's always jumping up and down and screams when the slightest thing goes their way? It's almost like an afterthought for her, it seems. I think it might be a fun drinking game to take a swig every time you can catch her jump and scream, though. =)

I'm pretty happy with most of the teams that came in the front of the pack, though. =) Lots of likeable people. My favorites are the hippies, though. They are hilarious! The Double D joke killed me. =)

-- Ryan

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I'm pretty happy with most of the teams that came in the front of the pack, though. =) Lots of likeable people. My favorites are the hippies, though. They are hilarious! The Double D joke killed me. =)

I loved the hippies! Thought they were hilarious, and not bad racers. Am afraid I'm not going to like the Mississippi Marrieds--Lake & Michelle--but if he calms down it'll probably be fine. Overall, I thought it was a good cast that is going to be enjoyable to watch, no overtly stunt casting. It IS nice to have so many apparently likeable groupings.

Too many teams now to really have an opinion of each, although Asterix and I turned to each other when Barbie (Monica of MOJO) was freaking out a little over something minor and said, "Just wait until they get to India."

Was impressed with the way Yolanda kept focused putting together that motorbike with all those men leering at her. I do not think that would have been easy.

Fun stuff!

DB

I like the hippie guys too. They are having such a great time. Taking everything in sride. I have to admit, I like the nerdy couple too. They really were supportive of each other. But I don't see them lasting too long.
But, we shall see.

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My favorites are the hippies, though. They are hilarious!

Yeh, I really liked the hippies too. I also like the mom and daughter team. Too early to actually choose a favorite yet though. Great start to the season, especially after the family season... man I hope they don't do that again.

SpringChick
(who has nothing against families, really)

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Am afraid I'm not going to like the Mississippi Marrieds--Lake & Michelle--but if he calms down it'll probably be fine.

Wow, you're a lot nicer about them then I was. Absolutely hate them with a passion. The way he speaks to his wife (or was that minion?) was despicable and the way she took it was disgusting. I can't wait until they're out.

I think the nerds are my favorites. They could so be letterboxers.

This is from Entertainment Weekly's recap:

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Fran and Barry As usual, they're the sweet, loving older couple who you want to root for but who make it very hard to do so. We know, we know: You're more experienced, you've traveled extensively, you'll surprise the young 'uns, and yet you never do, do you, my AARP friends? A half hour spent walking past a route marker and never seeing it? And even more time spent staring forlornly at a spark plug, willing it to say, ''Hi, Grandma! I go in the motor!'' After they miraculously scrambled to eighth place, Barry said that their forte is mental ability, but it let them down. Wow, that was their forte? What's their Achilles heel, breathing?

Mean, but funny. The rest is here:

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/commentary/0,6115,1168698_3_0_,00.html

That article was a scream. Dead on!

Cheryl

That article was hilarious!