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The Amazing Race: Meghan and Cheyne Are So Going To Win This Thing
Leg Eleven Commentary by RTVC Staff Writer Kathleen
November 30, 2009
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On their way to the win.
Much as I liked the Globetrotters for their teamwork, friendship, and balanced competitiveness, I have to say that I fear they are a cautionary tale.
High School basketball phenoms, take note. If the NBA tries to recruit you right out of high school, for heaven's sake put it in your contract that you get to go to college at least part time while you play.
While I recognize that not everyone has the same facility with scrabble and word puzzles, a basic philosophy or literature course would, at least, run the name Franz Kafka past your notice. You might remember.
And wasn't there some little hint in the clue that lead to the Kafka challenge at this museum?
And how about logic and mathematical permutations, Big Easy? Once the Sam/Dan person told you that the first letter was "F", there are only four more letters. You can plot that out on the margin of your clue!
What a fuss pot I am. I'd have never made it to this leg to get my shining moment with this clue so I'll just shut up now.
Rant over.
Meghan and Cheyne are so going to win this thing.
They have strength and smarts and teamwork. And Meghan, Meghan. You are such a marvel. Tonight when Cheyne's frustration started to red-line you talked him back down so wonderfully. I foresee you and Cheyne being married for at least 100 years.
Now, the other two pairs.
Brian also did a good job of defusing his partner's frustration. The taller more baby-like Sam/Dan brother did not. The pair of them might want to study ancient sibling rivalries and the historic outcomes -- starting with Cain and Abel.
Actually, I spent an amusing few minutes inventing the script if they happen to win.
First they won't want to share evenly. There will be a huge argument for a 40-60 split based on who did what. It will be loud and obnoxious and probably end up with threats to enlist lawyers. And then when they are no longer speaking, each will announce that he thought the other one paid the taxes and by 2011 they will be sharing adjoining cells in the Richard Hatch wing at Leavenworth. Sorry ... I'm laughing too hard to type.
I do not like these men ... ahem, little boys. They are petty, petulant and overall not nice.
I had hoped for a crying jag in the subzero room. Didn't happen. I really hoped that the rabbi would reject the golem for it's broken arm, but he too was nice. Bummer.
I agree that a show with no villains can be boring and I don't want to be bored, but ... I'm not sure I like the Machiavellian back-stabbing rule-skirting that Sam/Dan have inserted in my beloved Race. Thursday is my night for delicious wickedness. TAR is supposed to be about teams and partners and going very very fast.
But, we are back to my oft repeated predictions. The difference between #2 and #3 will be Brian and Erica's luck. They said it tonight. When they are lucky and in the zone, they do very well. I'm just hoping for a good and honorable finish for Brian and Erica and an ignominious meltdown -- sufficient to embarrass their family -- for the brothers.
No matter what, I don't think either pair can beat Meghan and Cheyne.
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Kathleen lives in the forest in Colorado where she is pursuing a second career as an artist. Having turned on the TV for companionship she has developed a very happy addiction to a selected number of reality shows. Highly opinionated, she welcomes your input. She can be reached at: Kathleen@RealityTVCalendar.com.
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