Tonight, the Amazing Race stayed in Brazil as Lisa & Joni were Philiminated. The screechy sisters were done in by their inability to drive an old VW Bug. After listening to them bitch about the driving, it occured to me that we've never seen teams drive in really bad conditions. I can remember teams having to deal with fog and crappy cars, but they've never had to drive through snow. Once someone drives through Chicago in a snow/freezing rain storm, then they can bitch about how hard the driving is. Wusses.

BJ & Tyler won tonight's leg (and a trip to Tahiti). Even more amazingly, Tyler actually spoke! With two legs in, it's time to rank the remaining teams (tonight's placement in parentheses).

1. David & Lori (4): I love these two. They know their limitations and choose the right detours. They don't bitch at each other. They reference Mr. Wizard. And, best of all, I just get a kick out of watching how much they dig each other. How refreshing. They're fun and capable and right now I hope they win.

2. Wanda & Desiree (5): Two capable women who've excelled in all aspects of the race: choosing tasks, dealing with each other, working the locals and self-navigation. They could very well be the first all-female team to win.

3. Ray & Yolanda (6): This couple hasn't gotten any breaks in the Race, but they improved quite a bit from last week. I like their calm demeanor and respect for each other.

4. Danielle & Dani (8): Really. They aren't the best of Racers, but I liked that they were self aware enough to realize that just being cute isn't going to cut it. I don't think they're going to win the Race, but I do think that if they just got a little break they could win a leg.

5. BJ & Tyler (1): Not nearly as annoying as I thought they'd be. They're also clearly the best Racers right now. They kick ass at the tasks, handle the locals well and don't bitch at each other. Formidable hippies.

6. Joseph & Monica (3): She's going to fall to pieces if they have any setbacks at all. She's not "maybe" going to fall to pieces. It's a guarantee. She's Flo, part 2, which may mean that they're going to win, but I hope not.

7. Fran & Barry (9): My Team in my office pool, unfortunately. They seem to have a knack for making the exact wrong decisions at every turn. The only reason they're still in the Race is that Lisa & Joni and John & Scott were just truly awful teams. I think this couple grossly overestimates their physical abilities. They might be in far better shape than the average 6o-year old, but they're not racing against other 60-year olds. They need to use their brains, not their brawn. Sadly, it looks like they're lacking in the brain department.

8. Lake & Michelle (7): Abrasive husband and doormat wife who think she's not a doormat because every once in awhile she tells him to calm down. They'll be in the Race for a few more legs, but that's it. Good riddance.

1,000,000. Eric & Jeremy (2): I loathe these guys. Their attitude towards women is absolutely disgusting. I don't mind that they're hot after some of the women on the Race. That's fine. I'm sure if I was doing the Race with a girlfriend we'd comment on the attractive men. But it seems like that's the only way they know how to relate to women: as something they want to sleep with. They do Race stuff with the men and I don't think they can take women seriously enough to view them as competitors. They're not concerned that Danielle & Dani might beat them, just that they might not f*ck them. God, I hope they beat them. Speaking of beating, I also didn't appreciate their comment about beating on Phil like a woman. Neither did Phil, judging by his raised eyebrow. So far, they're good Racers, but horrible people. Girls, stay away from these two. Stay far, far away.

Next week: Commies! Okay, it's Russia, but it's always fun to say "Commies"!

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