Amazing Race: The most shocking conclusion ever!

I kid, I kid. I expected the outcome to be predictable, but I wasn't prepared for it to be so dull. And easy. It just wasn't the final leg we're used to seeing. Well, there were some enjoyably tense moments in the first half of the show, what with the missed trains and dueling airports and what not, but it kind of fizzled out after that. I guess the show doesn't have the audience to merit a 2-hour finale anymore, which is a shame. Oh well. Overall, I'd give the season a B. Great locations, good challenges, okay casting. At least the Junkies threw in one pissy argument before they waltzed to their inevitable prize. They were worthy winners, I suppose, but dull to watch. The McBickers, who amused me greatly with their petty grudges and hilarious fights, lost all claim to winning when they tried to follow the Junkies to the clue location in New York because they didn't know exactly where it was. Come. On. There must have been some native New Yorkers on that flight from Paris, or someone with a guidebook. They should have been working the plane to at least find out the right intersection. So that was lame, and then a bit of bad cab luck at the toll sealed their fate. A final Road Block would have been exciting. Oh well.

I wonder how far behind Bama ended up being?

So, the million goes to the favorites. Since they're models, I assume they live in L.A., where their million dollar prize, split in half and then split in half again by taxes, might buy them each a studio apartment in a less desirable neighborhood. Unless the rumors are true and they are in fact a couple. In that case, they can pool their money and get a 1-bedroom place. Enjoy!

I'm looking forward to seeing if the rumors about the next installment being an "All Star" edition are true. That will be something to see. In the meantime, back to real life for me.

Addendum: I was just reading a big "spoiler" website/dose of Internet crack where people from around the world report Amazing Race sightings. Turns out the Paris leg of the finale was filmed on the same day we were there in June. Do you have any idea how badly I would have geeked out if I'd seen a clue box when I went up the Eiffel Tower? Lordy!