Much to the dismay of MoJo, in particular, BJ and Tyler just made it boarding the plane by the hair on their chinny-chin-chins. Take that, you evil MoJo team! The Frats weren't too thrilled about their arrival either, but at least they didn't have hate in their eyes. I swear Joe was trying to send death rays at them. Fran/Barry and Ray/Yolanda seemed happy to see them. To make MoJo even more upset, BJ/Tyler collected $300 from passengers on the plane and, with the exception of wardrobe issues, they're in the money once again.
The teams all started out on even footing once they landed in Perth to head to the next clue. They had to take taxis to the State War Memorial in King's Park. The race was on! And we have... a bunching point. The first ferry wouldn't leave until 7:30 am. The teams headed to hostels and hotels for the night. Fran and Barry's room at the hostel was named the Pleasure Dome, but the pleasure is only there if you like onlookers. It was a shared hostel room, not very romantic at all.
After their ferry ride to Rottnest Island, the teams had to ride tandem bikes three miles to a lighthouse where they'd find their next clue. MoJo had trouble with the bike, so did Ray and Yolanda. Meanwhile, the Oldsters (Fran and Barry) are avid bicyclists. They passed both teams with ease.
The clue in the lighthouse was a Detour - a task to be performed by both members of the team. They had a choice of Sea or Sand. In Sea, teams had to don Speedos (yes, the Frat Juniors looked good) and snorkel gear, then dive to find two crayfish (one each) among 50 mostly empty traps, then swim to shore and hike to turn them in for the next clue. In Sand, teams had to drag forty branches across the beach to a sand dune, something that's called "brushing the beach." Monica and Joe really messed up the task as only Joe brought back a crayfish. They had to go all the way back, then Monica was scared and had a hissy fit screaming, "I can't do this! It's the worst thing I've ever done!" I thought carrying the swordfish was the worst thing she had ever done. I believe she should live inland. She seems to have issues with the sea and its creatures.
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Article comments
1 - Brent
Actually they didn't steal Fran & Barry's cab. They would have but Fran & Barry's cab never showed up and I hate that they were eliminated because of a lazy cab driver.
2 - Miss_Lain
What a wild episode from down unda'. The heat is on and so are the dollar signs in the racer's eyes. G'day for some, and not so good for others.
Eric & Jeremy, how do you guys do it? Have any other teams in TAR history been this skillful or this lucky, whichever it is? Not bad for two guys who relish gettting into their speedos and frolic in a Baywatch moment. Oh, and the comment about trying to get into the opposite sex's pants was....priceless and expected.
BJ & Tyler's style, while a little overboard at times, is slowly infectious and you can't help but appreciate their ability to maintain a positive attitude. If only they could have counseled Flo in TAR 3 she would have helped Zach rather than hinder. Yes, they have such rainbow power. Even in the most dire situation, while expressing a realization to travel with only the clothes on their back (and driving a provided rental vehicle), the hippies displayed grace under pressure and managed to find the sunshine through the rain. Maybe this Karma thing has something to it after all. Well done guys and good luck on the next leg.
Monica, we hardly knew ye, until now. The concealed cat claws are finally exposed and the rude remarks start to fly. Smelly boys, indeed. It was the cab ride where stinkin' thinkin' began, you might say. Joe, easy does it big guy. Hey, we all get irate and blow up when our girlfriend tries to calmly (under these circumstances) point out that they may be going the wrong way. Someone missed nappy time.
Ray & Yolanda, yo. Even despite bouts of bickering and never resolving their profanity issues, they are hanging in there. Yolanda is happiest when things go her way. Who can disagree with that sort of logic? I have to say, the best legs of any TAR that gets my vote, belongs to one and the same. I have to TiVo them in slo-mo and imagine the copious amouts of sweat that were expelled to sculpt these marvels. Makes me tired thinking about it. One thing with Yolanda that I'm unsure of is her pronunciation of "Fran & Barry." It almost sounds like she is saying "Frank 'n Barry." Maybe she is hungry and she craves cereal, I don't know.
Fran and Barry gave it a good run. They even gave money-stripped BJ & Tyler an offering, creating and possibly hoping to later borrow a piece of the long-haired duo's good luck. Unfortunately, the good Karma had run low by that time. Fran told herself not to cry, but the tears had a mind of their own. Barry, as the good old duff he is, praised her and nearly cried himself. Pass the tissues, please. Is there any doubt how these people have managed to stay happily married for 40+ years? I knew there wasn't. I'll remember you guys whenever I put my car in reverse. Here's one last OH MY GOD! in your honor.
I can't wait until next week to see what happens.