On Television

Too bad all vacations don't have the $1M Amazing Race ending.

If you’re not one of the 12 people that watch The Amazing Race you just don’t know what you’re missing. This is a reality TV show where teams of two race around the world following clues and accomplishing various tasks that are relative to the local culture. You get to see the teams bickering with each other and with other teams not unlike what you and I would do. Sure the producers take some liberties and make it look how they want it to look, but still, it’s more real than any other reality shows that I’ve watched. Just think of how touchy you can get on vacation under normal circumstances. Now add the stress of not sleeping a lot, having a camera crew following you, a language barrier and the end goal being a chance to win $1 million. (Wish I could get that at the end of my vacations!)