September 11, 2004

colin and christie - you are team number one

I love Colin and Christie. Many people think Colin's such an asshole, or Christie's such a submissive doormat, but I don't really think that is the case. Many functional relationships are plagued by arguments and fights, and in a race as intense as this One, these negative feelings are bound to come out at any time. Yes, to a certain extent Colin is a dick, especially during that time in Tanzania, and I disapprove of that behavior. But really, I tend to believe that it's more of an exception rather than the rule. (When I talk of "exception" here I'm talking about that particular extreme behavior in Tanzania, not his general tendency to get mad at Christie, which I think occurs more often.) Given the stress and the overly competitive drive Colin has (I have more to say about this later), it would be understandable-- not justifiable, just understandable-- to get that response from him.

As such, I believe that Christie is no doormat, either. Although it has not been shown that much in the show, the Insider videos in the CBS.com site clearly shows that Christie will step her foot down if Colin becomes unnecessarily obnoxious. She can hold up on her own, and the way she negotiates with taxis and countermen and women show a certain kind of authority on her part. She is not merely a placeholder partner for Colin to run the race. As Colin himself states, Christie gives the directions, and gives the right ones at that. If not for Christie, he adds, the race would have been over for them.

This brings me to my final point which is to say that, in this race, competitiveness matters. That is why I love this team. Despite all the misunderstandings, the jackass behavior from Colin, and the occasional childish behavior from Christie, they have managed to get themselves in the 1st place six times, and in 2nd place, two times. I will not compare these amazing finishes with other seasons due to the lack of FF's and the appearance of the Yield, but this still is a big thing. With these victories under their helm, one cannot attribute their wins solely on luck or the stupidity of other teams. They are one hell of a team when it comes to racing. As one poster in a forums I frequently visit says, "They are the only team which tries to come in first at every leg. Everyone else is content not to come last." Which is true.

As I've said, I don't want to be friends with them if ever the opportunity comes up. But since there's a TV screen separating me from them, I'm going to root for the team which works the race the most. And that's Colin and Christie. Go TEAM! Go for Number ONE!

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Just a little note: Now that I think about it, I forgot to tell everyone that The Amazing Race came here in the Philippines! Yahoo! The previews show a frustrated Colin pushing an araro or plow, muttering "I hate you" in a strangely sobbing way. (I believe that that "I hate you" was directed at the kalabaw or ox, not at Christie, but then that's just me.)

And on another little note: I really have this very bad feeling that my favorite team will be the ones to go next week. I don't know, it's just something bothering my gut. I really hope I'm wrong on this one.

posted by kerwin ray :: 9:27 PM :: ""

September 07, 2004

toothache

Last week has been a major ordeal for me. I suddenly had an attack of the dreaded toothache. I think this has got to be the most annoying pain a human being could ever experience. It's so painful you want to kill yourself, but in reality, it's a pain that wouldn't really kill you. That makes it so annoying.

So what have I done about it? Many people have recommended going to a dentist, but I really don't feel like doing that. It's not that I'm scared of dentists and their sharp metal scissors and their probing latex-gloved hands, but-- what was I saying? Yeah, I'm not scared of dentists. Anyway, what I did was to get my hands on as many painkillers as possible (generic name: mefenamic acid). I don't know if it worked, but it must have, or else I would have been writhing on the floor during those times when the pain was at its worst.

It has subsided now, thankfully. It bites every now and then, but now I find no reason to face the dentist's chair, and all things evil associated with it. At the same time, I found a reason to justify my long absence from blogging. Hee. Forgive me, guys, I am but human. :)

A-Z. 26. Happy.

posted by kerwin ray :: 9:50 PM :: ""