1. Zev & Justin - Everybody loved the Duck Whisperer, especially compared to the hysterics that others experienced during that challenge. Zev offered a feel-good narrative and I liked his dry wit, but will viewers turn on him (like they did the deaf guy) if his condition ever causes him to behave in ways that others do not understand, if he ever departs from being the model Asperger's guy that doesn't challenge others in any way at all?

2. Gary & Matt - They seem like a cross-generational odd couple. It was cool to see them take first place on an early leg because I don't think that they will physically be able to keep up until the end.

3. Sam & Dan - They're good eye candy, plus I don't think that we've seen an athletic gay duo since Chip and Reichen won the fourth season. It's good to see the producers departing from their entrenched casting of stereotypes.

4. Meghan & Cheyne - Thanks for being a no-fuss kind of couple. That is a relief after the antics of so many of the others. Your hair does look like a porcupine landed on your head, Cheyne.

5. Marcy & Ron - I really need to get my parents to sign up for the Amazing Race. They deserve a vacation as much as you do. There's no way that you're making it to the end, so enjoy the sites that you see now and have a great time at the resort when you get sent there.

6. Maria & Tiffany - You're idiots. I just couldn't find anything to like about either of you. With all your posturing, I expected more skill.

7. Stupid Nickname & Dumb Nickname - I know it's not your fault that the producers played the Globetrotters' theme music every time you were on camera, but it sure was annoying all the same. It was, however, your fault that you refer to each other by your stage names. Keep it up and I'll invent some nicknames for you too.

8. Brian & Ericka - Maybe if you just parade around in your swimsuit for us, Ericka, then somebody might give you some scholarship prize money. How hard did you have to concentrate to disguise what a shrill beyotch you are while on the pageant circuit?

9. Mika & Canaan - I'm thinking impure thoughts about you right now, Canaan. You better get to praying!

10. Masshole & Keri - Not all attorneys from Massachusetts are obnoxious. This guy is a real tool. What was with the bandana tied around his arm? He obviously thinks that he is God's gift to, well, everybody, but he's actually a bit of hell on earth. He won't even be fun to hate.

Garrett & Jessica - Wow, anger issues much, Garrett? If Jessica was smart she would run for the hills right now, but obviously she isn't because she's already invested this much time in on-again, off-again with you.

Eric & Lisa - When it got down to you two or Masshole & Keri, I couldn't have been happier. Either way the viewers won. That was more than clear from the brief introduction you received.