1. Even though the show is nowhere near as good as it used to be, I still can't resist doing my TAR Dance every time I hear the opening music for The Amazing Race. So much to love about this show, like how it's less about screwing with the other teams than about using your own abilities to get ahead. Plus, it's travel porn.
-- The public transportation twist is kind of fun, though I wish Bertram von Munster (best producer name ever) would choose a different city to begin the race.
-- I rolled my eyes along with everyone else at the Miss South Carolina video, but the other teams ragging on her just makes me feel bad for her, despite her apparent dearth of intelligence.
-- Carol and Brandy's "We love Louis Vuitton" shtick is going to wear thin very, very fast.
-- Why the hell won't CBS film this show in hi-def? If any show would call for gorgeous quality footage of all that travel porn, it's this one.
-- I will not snark about the racers Spanish skills or lack thereof, but it'll be difficult.
-- I never watched Big Brother, but Jordan is kinda cute. I'd heard she was really popular on that show, and I can see why.
-- Way too many stupid, stupid mistakes in the first leg. This does not bode well.
-- If you can't handle a zip line, then you shouldn't be on the show. That said, I really liked Dana and Adrian, and I'm sad to see them go.
-- And in conclusion: PHIL!