Amazing Race is Back!

Thank god the family edition of Amazing Race is over and we're back to teams of two racing all over the world. This is where the heart of the show rests: taking Americans and throwing them into foreign countries with a map, a little money, and a destination. The great equalizer of Amazing Race is dealing with local cab drivers. After last nights premiere, my top team is absolutely the hippies from San Fran. BJ & Tyler. They rock. Running a close second for me is the geeks. This picture doesn't do them justice - they should have their glasses on. So far no other team stands out as someone to root for, but that could change. As far as teams that annoy me, well, let's start with the token old couple. Seriously, how many times did they pass the clue box on that bridge? I was so irritated I had to call my friend Jeff. Mind you, it's past 9pm, which if you have children is a no-no for phone calls. And Jeff recently moved to some small town near Worcester and I didn't have the number. I had to call information twice to get it. This is how motivated I was to talk about the old couple. And then they actually tried to put together a motorcyle in one of the challenges. Please, I can't take it. The frat boys are mildly irritating, but not as much as the hot chicks. Does their opening scene remind you of anyone? How about the idiot chicks from season 7? Same shot of rollerblading together. Apparently all good looking women rollerblade. This guy is clearly a racist - and an a-hole to boot. I mean, to only partially take the blame for the phone reservation airline ticket mistake? He's this year's Jonathan. Haven't decided if I like, or hate, the glamazons. The rest of the teams, including the locals who got ousted last night, haven't piqued my interest yet. Check back every week for my recaps and thoughts! What did you think of last night's premiere?