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The Amazing Race, Leg 8

// April 12th, 2009 // fun

First off, Happy Easter to everyone out there, even if it’s nearing the end of the day. Hope everyone had a great day and enjoyed spending time with their families, eating great food and maybe even going to church.

And can anyone think of a better way to finish off a Easter Sunday by watching another wild and wacky episode of The Amazing Race?

You’d think after a bazillion seasons of the show, teams would kind of get an idea of what they should be doing out there. Yet this year has definitely proven the opposite. One team in particular might possibly be the worst ever.

Ever.

Spoilers be ahead

So either the Amazing Race gods absolutely despise Mark and Michael, or they just might be the worst team to ever step on Phil’s pit stop mat.

I mean, how is it possible to earn TWO two-hour penalties?

Let’s figure this out now alright: Last time out they received two dings for random crap they did on the race, which resulted in damages of one total hour. So 30 minutes each.

Bartering with stuff you have in your bag? TWO HOUR penalty. Now, I don’t know much about how teams are told the rules of the game, but obviously this one is kind of serious. It’s probably one of those rules you just can’t possibly miss in the book. I have to assume all teams are given a rule book to go through before they start. It just makes sense to read and comprehend.

But these guys didn’t.  In fact, I highly doubt they even read the thing. They have this attitude of thinking they are good at everything they do (even karaoki, which NO, they aren’t), and yet they continuously make mistakes.

Somehow, they survived the race anyways because of the second Non-Elimination leg, but they are majorly hosed next week. They’ll be leaving last, 3+ hours behind Kisha and Jennifer, AND have to do the Speed Bump. Their only hope is another flight where everyone catches up.

I can’t decide whether the two teams leaving their bags behind was a mistake, or it was just smart of the other teams to realize the situation. I think when you get on a boat to go to a different location, you have to make the assumption that you aren’t coming back. Bring those bags.

So Margie and Luke ran a tight, smart leg and finished way ahead in first place. Lucky for Luke his mother is very, very okay with sticking her fingers in the mouths of old people with no teeth.

Somehow those darned cheerleaders finished 2nd, despite driving through flooded streets and bad attitudes. Or, at least one of them has a problem talking to foreign people, but I don’t know her name nor do I care. You know who I’m talking about.

Seemed like a short leg huh? Dunno why, but it was quick.  Next week looks very, very good.

The Contest!

No one eliminated, so here are the standings!

Melissa Jill – Tammy & Victor, Brad & Victoria, Mark & Michael

Scotty – Tammy & Victor, Margie & Luke, Mark & Michael

Jina – Amanda & Kris, Lakisha & Jennifer, Brad & Victoria

Sarah – Margie & Luke, Brad & Victoria, Mark & Michael

Kathy – Christi & Jodi, Cara & Jamie, Amanda & Kris

Mike – Amanda & Kris, Tammy & Victor, Margie & Luke

Tracy – Cara & Jamie, Tammy & Victor

Nicky – Cara & Jamie, Mike & Mel

Sara – Margie & Luke, Brad & Victoria

Adrian – Mike & Mel, Christie & Jodi