Amazing Race 15: Episode 1, Part 1

They thought Godzilla was walking down the street

By Daron Aldridge

September 30, 2009

All brawn, no brains.

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Then we have professional poker players Maria and Tiffany. Given that they have a career in a male dominated world that requires a solid amount of gamesmanship, Maria and Tiffany could be formidable opponents. That is my first impression, at least, plus they are the sole all female team, so they may feel they have to represent.

Next, we have long-time friends Justin and Zev. This show regularly casts individuals with a physiological difference that sets them apart from the other racers. We've seen a deaf contestant, a little person, an amputee and several racers with a chronic case of Ugly American-ism. This season we get to see Zev, who has Asperger's syndrome, compete in an unpredictable game that requires him to step outside of his routine and comfort zone, which is an extreme challenge for someone with Asperger's. Let's just hope that he sets a positive example and breaks people's misconceptions about this disorder, unlike Luke who effectively squandered any good will as a positive deaf role model by the end of last season.

Then we have Mika and Canaan. This pair is the second team to hail from Tennessee (the other is Ericka and Brian) and describe themselves as Christians and county songwriters and singers.

Now it's time for the fun team. Just look at their job and their names – Flight Time and Big Easy of the Harlem Globetrotters. Like the circus clowns from an earlier season, Flight and Easy will hopefully bring all the energy and carefree attitude from their day job to diffuse some of the more tense moments that will occur.




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Next we have the athletic male team in gay brothers Sam and Dan. Their physical prowess may be useful in an actual footrace but that isn't always the case for this show, so we shall see how well they work together.

Team "Make Amends" is next in the form of Gary and Matt, a father and son duo. Dad Gary expresses his desire to run the race with his son to spend time together that they missed out on. It's also helpful for us as viewers because thanks to his bright pink hair, we will never lose track of Matt in any big crowd scenes.

Eric and Lisa are married yoga instructors who believe that the other racers will think they will bring Zen calmness to the race. But then Eric proclaims with bravado that they will be "numero uno."

Now let's meet the ubiquitous "on and off dating" couple of the season, Garrett and Jessica. Garrett points out that he only has a brother and therefore, isn't too familiar with the idiosyncrasies of the fairer sex. Unfortunately, Garrett's deductive reasoning that if "they can't survive the race, how can they survive a marriage" does not bode well for Jessica long-term forecast. This is yet another trainwreck in the making.

Next, Marcy and Ron are the token older team and they are a product of online dating. It would be foolish to dismiss them early because the older teams can flourish in this game because of their life experience.


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