Who Would Be Your 'Amazing Race' Partner?

[Lone Ranger]

OK - although this question is based on a TV show, it's not really a topic for the TV/Film Board.

Most of you must know the basic premise behing the Amazing Race. You and a partner have to travel around the world performing a series of tasks (mental and physical) and you only get 12 hours rest every once in a while.

I am often surprised by the various parings, and often think that people put their sentimentality ahead of strategy. You get the who 'I just want to show my Mom that I am all grown up now'. That's all fine and dandy, but it may not win you the $1 Million.

The question here is, if you were selected for the show - who would you want as your partner?

Remember, this person should have a decent combination of intelligence, athleticism and must be able to pack a lot of patience for the trip.

For me, I'd probably pick my wife, Kat. She's as well travelled as anyone I know, is in great shape and has a good idea of how to deal with any conflicts with me. Sometimes, she's a little too competitive, and I think we'd likely make some mistakes trying to get to, or stay in, 1st place.

Failing that, I'd probably go with my friend Dave. I backpacked through Southern Europe with him a dozen years ago. He's not in the same kind of shape as he was back then, but he's a pretty adaptable guy and I don't think we'd get into too many fights.

A decade ago, I would have picked my Dad - because he's travelled everywhere and is very smart. He knows his way around airports and is an excellent problem solver. Unfortunately, at 61, he's not in great shape these days and I would probably go crazy listening to him complain about his knees.

[Paradox]

I want Dread. Resourceful crusty old bastards are the way to go with this.

[Valmore]

My wife. She'd kill me if I tried to get on the race with anyone else. Plus she speaks a couple extra languages and is in good shape - better shape than me. Plus she eats chicken gizzards on occassion, so she can do all the weird eating challenges.

Past that, maybe my brother-in-law Chris.

[Lone Ranger]

My wife. She'd kill me if I tried to get on the race with anyone else.

I'll admit that the whole mariticide thing certainly came into the equation when selecting Kat.

[Valmore]

I'll admit that the whole mariticide thing certainly came into the equation when selecting Kat.

She keeps saying we need to get a video application together for it. Much as I'd love to go on TAR, I can't see them picking us because we're so resoundingly average in comparison to how the show casts its couples.

[Clint Barton]

I'm going to claim Jessica Simpson, if for nothing else than to piss that ten eyed man off.:D

[Winslow]

I was hoping you'd say who from CBR? . .'cause that would be fun. :D

I would NEVER take my wife. Inevitably there would be disagreements/tension and I'd hate that stuff to be aired for my kids to watch as well as everyone else in the U.S.A.

I'd probably go with my best childhood friend, Anth. He's well traveled, very smart, and in pretty good shape. And the "midde-aged childhood friends" thingy (we've known eachother for 40 years) might give us a better angle at getting picked.

[Valmore]

I was hoping you'd say who from CBR? . .'cause that would be fun. :D

Whichever person speaks the most languages. So they can say, "We need to find the airport" in Swahili and Finnish.

[Lone Ranger]

I was hoping you'd say who from CBR? . .'cause that would be fun. :D


OK - let's do that.

Feel free to pick someone from CBR.

I'll take Tom - he's smart, in good shape and speaks Spanish (that covers a lot of countries).

[Lone Ranger]

Inevitably there would be disagreements/tension and I'd hate that stuff to be aired for my kids to watch as well as everyone else in the U.S.A.


That's true - I'd have to make a point of controlling the F-Bombs.

That being said, I'd like the chance to do the whole 'She's such a strong person... I am so proud of her... I've never loved her more than I do right now' thing when we get eliminated.

[Valmore]

From CBR for real:

mattbib.

Because I honestly feel he'd have FUN doing the race. Which is what's important to me. I don't want someone whining about how it's crowded in India or how it stinks in Cameroon, etc. Etc.

Yeah, winning the $1,000,000 would be nice, but it's a chance to see parts of the world you probably wouldn't get otherwise.

I want to enjoy it, and whoever's racing with me darned well better enjoy it, too.

[Clint Barton]

I'd pick JeffreyKramer or Kid Omega just to argue with them incessantly. We may not win but we'd probably gain respect of each other....and the time would go by quickly.:D

[Merey]

I love TAR!

My partner would be one of my best friends, Lisa.

First of all, we've done a lot of traveling together, so I know we're good travel partners. Plus, she drives stick, I don't. We've driven around the U.K. together, and she did all the driving so she's good there and I have confidence she could even do right-hand side of the car stick driving.

Also, she's extremely althletic and competitive.

And most importantly, she's wicked smart. She's a financial analyst, so she has a good mind for quickly assessing situations and coming up with the best course of action.

I've got the iron stomach. So, that's my #1 contribution. Beyond that, I'm an awesome navagator, I'm athletic and I have a very high tolerance for pressure.

But being an girl team, I guess we're destined to lose since we don't have that upper body strength. Boo!

[Dreadstar]

I want Dread. Resourceful crusty old bastards are the way to go with this.

Do we have to run?


'Cause I don't do "running."

[Paradox]

Pfft...that's where "resourceful" comes in. :)

**not much of a runner either**

[TheTen-EyedMan]

Stellar.

We'd get lost somewhere in Abeline, Texas.

I hope Tina's got some cookies for us.

[Lone Ranger]

But being an girl team, I guess we're destined to lose since we don't have that upper body strength. Boo!

You should also keep a watchful eye on the Dox/Dread team.

[Dreadstar]

You should also keep a watchful eye on the Dox/Dread team.

Dude, I told you, I have a prescription for the Rohypnol.




What? I swear!

[Dom]

I'd team with Dr. Huffy.

At best, we'd win because a lawyer and an accountant can cheat anyone out of anything.

At worst, I'd get to make fun of him for not being able to keep up because he's older than the printed word.

[Winslow]

Ed Cunard

We'd get eliminated in the first round, based on our lame attempt to navigate from Jersey City to SoHo during MoCCA, but we'd have fun.

[Royal]

Someone with a TARDIS.

[Michael P]

My brother. I've got book smarts, he's got street smarts. I can use a map, he can lift heavy things. I'm a little bit country, he's a little bit rock 'n roll.

From CBR, Typo Lad. We'd lose, badly, but it'd make for great TV.

[Gary_B]

I choose morna.

[Shem the Penman]

A few years ago, my friend Mike wanted me to apply for TAR with him. Unfortunately, my father works for CBS, so I'm ineligible. Still, if I were able to apply, Mike would still probably be my first choice -- he's in great shape, he's easy to get along with, and he used to work for the IRS so he knows how to scare the bejesus out of people.

[Ray R.]

I'd go with Dread or howy.

It'd probably be a foregone conclusion that we wouldn't win, but I'd be damn sure we got drunk in as many different countries as possible on CBS' dime.

Race, what fucking race. Hit me again.

[Dreadstar]

Race, what fucking race. Hit me again.

"I wonder if these Polish girls are as easy as my ex?"

"Hey Ray... what's slivovitz? This guy keeps challenging to drink it for some reason."

[Paradox]

Dreadstar needs directions:

"I wonder if these Polish girls are as easy as my ex?"

"Pretty sure the Hungarian girls are, if my roomie's porn collection is any indicator." :D

[TheTen-EyedMan]

"Pretty sure the Hungarian girls are, if my roomie's porn collection is any indicator." :D

Hungarian porn...the cause of and solution to, most teenager's problems.

[jessecuster3]

I call Howy as well, because when we aren't drinking we'd be smoking and this would be the funniest TAR there is.

[howyadoin]

In the past couple months I've had several Amazing Racers stop me for directions.

I've been thinking about lying to them next time.

[Puma]

MattBib, those Eagle Scout skills would come in handy; and if needed, I could sell him to native peoples.

[Lone Ranger]

In the past couple months I've had several Amazing Racers stop me for directions.

I've been thinking about lying to them next time.

Just think of all of the fun you can have with misdirection in 2010.

[Lone Ranger]

I call Howy as well, because when we aren't drinking we'd be smoking and this would be the funniest TAR there is.

"Guys, wake up. Time to race"

"Who is it?"

"It's Phil"

"Phil's not here, man"

[Valmore]

MattBib, those Eagle Scout skills would come in handy; and if needed, I could sell him to native peoples.

I totally called mattbib first! Though the thought of selling him to native peoples has merit...

[howyadoin]

I'd go with Dread or howy.

It'd probably be a foregone conclusion that we wouldn't win, but I'd be damn sure we got drunk in as many different countries as possible on CBS' dime.

Race, what fucking race. Hit me again.Now that's a TV show I'd like to watch.

[Brian Cronin]

I love TAR!

My partner would be one of my best friends, Lisa.

First of all, we've done a lot of traveling together, so I know we're good travel partners. Plus, she drives stick, I don't. We've driven around the U.K. together, and she did all the driving so she's good there and I have confidence she could even do right-hand side of the car stick driving.

Also, she's extremely althletic and competitive.

And most importantly, she's wicked smart. She's a financial analyst, so she has a good mind for quickly assessing situations and coming up with the best course of action.

I've got the iron stomach. So, that's my #1 contribution. Beyond that, I'm an awesome navagator, I'm athletic and I have a very high tolerance for pressure.

But being an girl team, I guess we're destined to lose since we don't have that upper body strength. Boo!

I'd love for once them to say that on TV.

"This is bullshit, it doesn't say anything about us as competitors, we just can't keep up with their stupid upper body strength!"

It's like a total fact of life on reality shows, and they never discuss it.

-Brian

[o1pickleboy]

I would probably take the youngest of my girlfriends kids. We are differnet enough to compliement each other in a team. With money involved my determination would kick up to the level of his conquer the world attitude. Plus he needs to see how strong/powerful I can be.

On Cbr. I would either go for someone I can relate to like Dan Apocada. So I would have a great experience. Or I would go with Tages for the All Star round for polar oppisites. With his Anarchist and my authorian beliefs they have to make for good TV.

[StoneGold]

Fabian. He's used to running across borders.