Just curious if you were in charge of casting what would you look for in a seasons worth of teams that did not include what you consider 'stunt' casting? Again, just curious, not disagreeing with your comments or trying to start an argument or anything.

And as far as bashing of this season, leojam and the biotch with the partially blue hair deserve the bashing. I'm still liking the baseball wives but I'm not sure what's up with all the PDA between them. Maybe they are switch hitters?

Just curious if you were in charge of casting what would you look for in a seasons worth of teams that did not include what you consider 'stunt' casting? Again, just curious, not disagreeing with your comments or trying to start an argument or anything.

I'd pick more married couples and dating couples in longer-term relationships, skip or severely limit the number of all-female teams, and add more ethnic diversity. My goal would be to get a more competitive race, which (to me) would be more exciting than watching overly-dramatic teams bicker and fight during a largely non-competitive race.

Just my two cents' worth.

Interesting, thanks for replying. I guess I just take the teams we are given and just go with it. I wonder what your style of teams would do for the ratings? Again, not being argumentive (I always feel like I need to type that since voice inflection does not translate through the internets and we are all more or less strangers to each other) but your type of teams would be a little bit boring to me.
Funny the last two seasons the teams I had picked from the beginning to be the most competitive (the firemen last season and the football players this season) both made very early exits. I guess my point is that just because a team seems to be very competitive in the casting video, the race has a way of evening things out.

We all probably know someone that would be perfect for the race, right?

I have 2 nephews (my brothers sons) who would be awesome! They get along together great; they are physically fit; neither have ever been out of the US so their reactions to the different parts of the world would be fun to watch.
I tried to talk them into this years ago...

"Jamal's hair product - is that Jeri Curl?"

I think he uses Soul Glo (think Coming to America).

As far as the posts reqarding "stunt casting," I could not agree more. I have thoughtfully lamented, for several seasons now, that the competitors seem to consist primarily of a select group of individuals:

1) Former beauty queens;
2) Wannabe actors/Failed actors/Pathetic actors;
3) Higly connected attorneys, doctors, etc. who the producers seem to think that the public is interested in;
4) Cheap looking blondes/brunettes who are expected to become America's sweethearts.

No longer is this show about everyday people competing for $1M while experiencing some fantastic destinations.

Has Amazing Race jumped the shark? The Emmy voters certainly seem to think so.

What's worse is that this problem has an easy remedy, but it is unlikely that the producers will fix it; or, when they do, it will be too late.

*standing ovation*

Very well stated.

Gosh! I wish sometimes we had "like" buttons! : )

And it's so good to "see" all of you guys!!!! : ) Thanks for coming over and making me laugh. Yeah - Soul Glo : )

Not that I have an opinion one way or another ;)
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Soul Glo?

*gigglesnort*

*pictures the sofa with 3 wet spots on the headrest*

Icey bounced me!

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb9/zap1998/gifs/soulglo.gif?t=1241109310

That's about right! : )

But how can the universe be so mean to Marie when she's been so nice with everyone?

Not a good week for lightning strikes.

I really hope they end up getting eliminated with both express passes, but I doubt that's going to happen. I also hope they don't give it to the doctors, which would give my favorite team the baseball wives a chance because it's not looking good for them at this point.

Do you think anyone will get elminated at the non-pit-stop mat? I'm thinking not, but will they have an extra 'task' to complete on pt II of the superleg?

No eliminations on a Superleg until the end. We've never had a Speed Bump turn up either. The middle point is just that: take a fakeout and your next clue.

I do wonder what would happen if Tim & Loud got knocked out with both Express Passes in their pockets. The rules say they have to give the second away before a certain point... which means their own early elimination might finish with 'And who are you leaving it to?'

Of course, given what we've seen of Loud, she might just try to take it with her.

I don't remember them ever giving a prize in the middle of superleg either. Of course just because I don't remember it doesn't mean it never happened. I count on you nice people to be my memory for those details!!!
I hope I'm wrong, but every season is different on TAR and I wouldn't be too shocked if someone did get elminated this time. The part about hoping I'm wrong is because my favorites appear to be last and fading in this leg.

Remember the season they eliminated the guys before they even left the states? Anything could happen.

I about fell out of my chair when she said that, I was laughing so hard! What a horrific human being!!! And that was so funny when the doctors just said plain out, "We want the express pass" and she wouldn't give it to them. I hope Phil nails her when they get to the Pit Stop without the clue. And I hope Tim loves that job he gave a big plug to on the air - because I suspect he's just going right back to it!

I also loved the Bearded Boys telling her to her face, "We don't need your fr'kin' express pass!" And then they came in #1!!! That was sweet : )

I do object to the time the Oklahoma boys took to show the Ice Girls how to drive a car (Jeez - prepare before the race people!). They were so nice to do that but I just want them to race and take care of themselves only! And then the girls thought they were so hot to do the task on their own - short memories! (And did anyone else notice the Garanimals were nowhere to be found when the wifeys needed them?)

Can't wait until next week!

Not that I have an opinion one way or another ;)
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I think the OilKie's were just banking some karma. At that point on the leg, they knew they had one team behind them: the baseball spouses -- and the Ford task would normally be the last one before the Pit Stop. They helped the Ice Girls and got out. Now they have two teams behind them, and they think a true Pit Stop is ahead. On a normal leg, they're not in last: everything else is gravy.

On a Superleg... to be determined.