Welcome back to the Amazing Race! It’s season number thirty-six. We only had to wait three months for this one! The reason for that is that TAR36 has been taped for a while now, as it was supposed to be TAR35, and so charter flights are back since old TAR35 (now TAR36?) was still in COVID restrictions. Thankfully, EVERYTHING will be back to normal with TAR37, which should be taped or being taped. Oh, and I brought Toyouke along for the snark. Aren’t you lucky? We’ve read the bios and watched the videos, so let’s get to this shall we? (Toyouke: “I’m very annoyed they don't have good bios or individual videos this year.”) The thirteen teams (because it worked so well last time!) for TAR36 are: (click for more)
Amber and Vinny, Team Dating Nurses. They are dating nurse anesthetists from Colorado. They give me distinct young dating couple vibes, but Vinny is about seven years older than Amber, so there’s that potential issue. (Toyouke: “I also need to know what Vinny did that makes him think TAR will confront "a commitment issue". Why phrase it this way instead of "an issue with commitment"? Your way makes it sound like you cancelled your wedding or refused to move in or some specific event.”) Good point. Prediction: Fifth Place.
Anthony and Bailey, Team Wonder Twins. The twin brothers from Florida. They even have the same stupid facial hair. (Toyouke: “Scraggly facial hair. Get it right.”) But they are young fit men, so this should be fine, unless we get Liam/Yeremi level stupidity. Prediction: Sixth Place.
Chris and Mary, Team Daddy-Daughter Dance. They are a father-daughter team from Massachusetts. Chris is also the oldest contestant this season, and his picture does give me the same inspiration that Steve gave me last season. (Toyouke: “So we have two parent/child teams this season. Interesting.”) Prediction: Eleventh Place.
Danny and Angie, Team Family Education. A mother and son team. Mom is a seventh grade teacher. (Toyouke: “I read that he was basically an RA and immediately that tracks. He thinks they're going to be the first mother/son team to win but I don't think so.”) Just keep being cute, Danny. Prediction: Ninth Place.
Derek and Shelisa, Team Blue Bloods. Married retired police officers from California. They are the oldest team on the race this season. But cops have to move, so I’ve got a good feeling about them. (Toyouke: “They'll probably be fine in spite of age.”) Prediction: Third Place.
Juan and Shane, Team Top Gun. They are best friends who met in the Air Force. Once again, fit young men whose only conflict is that they don’t spend this much time together. (Toyouke: “It's an alpha male team where they're both pilots. They'll be strong but I'm bored already.”) Prediction: Winners, TAR36.
Kishori and Karishma, Team Cousin. Cousins that live across the country from each other. Other than that, pretty girls. (Toyouke: “I got nothing.”) Prediction: Thirteenth Place.
Maya and Rohan, Team Sheltered Siblings. Siblings from New Jersey. They look like more than just people from New Jersey. (Toyouke: “They seem fun I guess. I am entertained they're not allowed to use the washing machine at home and they have not taken this for the gift that it is.”) Prediction: Seventh Place.
Michelle and Sean, Team Double Dutch. Married aerobics instructors from Georgia. They specialize in jump rope and double dutch instruction. Didn’t we already have a team that specialized in jump rope? That doesn’t seem like something that would happen twice. (Toyouke: “They own a business together so supposedly they can get along and not have giant fights.”) Prediction: Fourth Place.
Ricky and Cesar, Team Dating Dudes. They are a dating couple from New York City. Ricky is a preschool teacher, and Cesar is a food stylist. Not necessarily skills that make you race ready. Also, they look alike. (Toyouke: “Yeah, what he just said.”) Prediction: Tenth Place.
Rod and Leticia, Team NFL Fitness. Married couple from Georgia. Rod played in the NFL, and both of them run businesses involved with fitness. (Toyouke: “The real question is, will he tell everyone he's a former NFL player so they can assume he doesn't need the money and block him?”) Always a good strategy. Prediction: Eighth Place.
Sunny and Bizzy, Team Badass Firefighter. Firefighters and best friends from Wisconsin. I have a really good feeling about them. (Toyouke: “Not only female firefighters, but a team of blondes that I can tell apart! However Bizzy is taking space in her pack for her baby blanket.”) Nothing wrong with that. Prediction: Second Place.
Yvonne and Melissa, Dating Dames. Dating couple from San Diego. It’s nice to have so much LGBTQ representation this season! (Toyouke: “I don't get anything from them. Wait, Yvonne wants to keep her cool and Melissa laughs at her. So that's maybe something.”) Prediction: Twelfth Place.
And there it is. Another crazy batch of “ordinary” contestants. Hopefully, you are able to tune in on Wednesday, March 13 at 8:30 pm CDT for the premiere! We’ll see you and the first recap then!
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