Dan's pre-show thoughts of The Amazing Race 14

TAR14: The Cast
This cast of TAR14, overall looks fantastic, deferentially different from TAR13. The cast seem more real, and their relationships seem to be more real too. My personal favourite is Tammy/Victor, they seem like the adult, smart, and outgoing regular sibling couple. I’m pretty good at getting my favourite to win TAR, considering I’ve had six of my favourites win (Flo/Zach <3, Chip/Kim, Freddy/Kendra, Uchenna/Joyce, Tyler/James, Rachel/TK) I’d have to say I also like Cara/Jamie, and maybe Jennifer/Preston.

Amanda & Kris - Dating: This to me sounds like just another typical young couple TAR always has. I really don’t see anything special about them now, but I hope they surprise me. I’m about half way sure they’ll be one of the bickering couples of this season.


Brad & Victoria - Married: Aww, I kind of hope they’ll last and be the next example of Ken/Tina. I’ve always wondered if a middle aged couple would actually win TAR, but we’ve got some as far as second, let’s see a change!


Cara & Jaime - Former NFL Cheerleaders: I hope they’re not like the last cheerleader team we got (Jaime/Kelly, TAR10). Personally, I believe they’ll be a mid season boot. They seem like the flirty type, and will probably use charm as their key to success in TAR.


Christie & Jodi - Flight Attendants: Ehh, I kind of don’t think they’ll last. Being flight attendants they may know a few tricks to getting faster flights, though. Honestly, I could see them following teams, and if they go far, they’ll be lucky, but not as lucky as Dan/Andrew of last season.

Jennifer & Preston - Dating: Like I said, I really think I’d like them. They do seem like just another young dating couple TAR has, and I Hope they stand out. I could see them going far, and racing a very solid race.



LaKisha & Jennifer - Sisters: I really do like this team, and I hope their athletic ability makes them competitive and solid racers. I could see them getting a little feisty with each other, but it’ll be entertaining to watch.



Linda & Steve - Married: Meh, I kind of don’t feel good vibes with them. I think they’ll be nice people and all, but I kind of think they’ll be out in the dark against more competitive teams. Who knows, maybe they’ll be like David/Mary of TAR10, just not too much like them, for sure.

Margie & Luke - Mother/Son: TAR has never had a death contestant before, however, not to be rude, but how many foreigners know American sign language? Margie better learn to be a good communicator to these foreigners. However, they do look like they have a very special relationship, and they’ll win over the viewers’ hearts.

Mark & Michael - Brothers/Stuntmen: I can really see these guys have the entertaining comical team of the season. Being stuntmen, it’ll be interesting what detour choices and crazy stuff they opt for. I can see them being a top team for the final three, and wouldn’t be surprised if they won.

Mel & Mike - Father/Son: I am going to make them my prediction for the team who bites the dust tonight. I really feel they don’t have the competitiveness and strength for a successful run on the race. I don’t even think they’ll surprise me one bit. I would like them too, but meh, I’m not counting on it.

Tammy & Victor - Siblings/Lawyers: I actually see them as the sibling version of Becky/Yul from Survivor. They just seem like they’ve got the brains for this race, and yes, maybe it’s due to their Harvard Law degrees. I also see them not paying mind to how other teams do, and just worry about themselves. That’s what I’d do.

Predictions:
Final Three Predictions: Tammy/Victor, Mark/Michael, LaKisha/Jennifer
Winner Prediction: Tammy/Victor
First to Go Prediction: Mel/Mike

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