Frenetic. I could write that and have an accurate one-word description of tonight's episode. If nothing else, this leg of the race was the most hectic hour of television I've ever watched. In the past, when the Race went to India the focus was on the team's reactions to extreme poverty. It was nice to see the teams in India and watch them instead react to the overwhelming energy around them.

Unfortunately, I had to listen to Gretchen react to that energy. And, even worse, since Lynn & Alex were Philiminated tonight, I'll have to listen to her again next week. Ugh. What a shrill woman. I'm afraid I'll hear her shrieking "We have a bad elephant!" in my sleep tonight. In my nightmares, to be more accurate. The worst thing about Gretchen is that she harps on poor Meredith constantly but does almost nothing to actually help him. Tonight she sat up in the elephant bitching and never attempted to get out and help. Then, after Dandy Don, with the help of a half dozen little kids, moved the 600 lb. elephant, she made him do the roadblock. Of course, she bitched at him the whole time and then, when he urged her on after he finished, she had the gall to bitch at him for yelling at her. She's a piece of work, that one. I can't imagine how Dandy Don's put up with her all these years. And no, I do not want to think about how she might "make it up" to him.

I felt bad for Uchenna & Joyce tonight. They took the Fast Forward, Joyce had to have her beautiful hair shaved off, they barely (if you believe the editing) finished first and they didn't win cash, a car or a trip for doing so. The producers of the Race must have really wanted someone to shave their heads since they tried this same Fast Forward two seasons ago. Unfortunately, two models got there and refused to do it. Even more unfortunately, they weren't Philiminated for it.

Things went well for Ron & Kelly this leg, so Kelly didn't turn on him. In fact, I bet Kelly didn't even have to think about Bible verses this week to make it through the leg. From the previews, things don't look so lovey dovey next week. I swear to God that these two just met. I also think that once they hit the finish line they may never meet again.

I was glad to see Amber doing some of the work this leg, although Rob used his awesome powers of Schmooze to cajole another native to help them out. While Sanjay was a willing helper, I was a little put off by Rob pulling poor Indian children from the side of the street to help them push their elephant on the detour. That was more than a little creepy.

Lynn & Alex were pretty charming this leg, so of course they were Philiminated. I'm sure I wasn't the only one who was reminded of Monsoon Wedding as they danced at the Indian wedding. I was busy scanning the crowd for a glimpse of the Indian Kramer (and those who've seen the movie will know exactly who I mean) As the stress of the Race got to them, they started to care less and less about what Rob & Amber were doing. Unfortunately, they made one huge mistake tonight by going to the wrong spot for the Pit Stop and paid the price for it. Hell, we all paid the price for it. I was so disappointed that the Dandy Dons stayed alive. I don't think my ears can handle it!

What's even worse is that there's about a 100% chance that next week will be a non-elimination leg. Will these two ever be off my television? That said, I also think there's nearly a 100% chance that the final three will be Rob & Amber, Ron & Kelly and Uchenna & Joyce.

Finally, there's also a 100% chance that I will watch Locusts on Sunday night. Hell, I'm even thinking of doing a recap of it. It looks that so-bad-it's-good!

For another take on the episode, check out Viking Pundit's recap.