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♥♥♥ TAR14: Mel & Michael White - Father & Son
puddin:
Mel and Mike White made our Must List, how about yours?
Mar 25, 2009, 11:27 AM | by Jean Bentley
Categories: middle-aged butt-kicking, Must List, Travel
What's that you say? You don't watch The Amazing Race, aka the best reality show ever (sorry, Biggest Loser)? Well, you should. And there are two very worthy reasons why: Mel and Mike White. The father-son team, comprised of Christian author/gay activist dad Mel and screenwriter Mike, land firmly at the top of my Must List this week. I was afraid the elder White's days on the show would be numbered after he pulled pulled his groin in the very first episode, but the duo has managed to consistently beat their opponents while maintaining an upbeat attitude, polite demeanor, and constant stream of self-aware commentary. If you ever wanted an example of how to portray yourself on reality TV and not look like an asshole, use the Whites as your template.
Of course, I hope I haven't jinxed them by mentioning them here. Help reverse my curse by checking out all our Amazing Race coverage (Josh Wolk's recaps, Phil Keoghan's blogs) and then sharing your Musts for this week. List up to three items from current TV/movies/music/books/games/online. Don't forget your e-mail address, in case we decide to use your submission in the magazine. Deadline is Thursday, March 26 at noon ET.
http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/03/amazing-race-me.html
puddin:
These guys need more love! Mel & Mike are a breath of fresh air, I'm totally enjoying watching them on the race. They make me laugh and make me want more, very entertaining! Great job with the casting CBS!! :jumpy: :jumpy: :jumpy:
georgiapeach:
Definitely, puddin!!
From Mel's sliding down Cheese Hill on his bum, to his beautiful prayer at the paragliding, to Mike's "I want my freaking medal", to Mel's kick-ass rocking of the Indian bucket brigade roadblock, these guys join my list of all time favorites!!
Absolutely love them! :hearts:
Ashe:
I will say this. After the dullness that was Dennis & Andrew and the awfulness that was Steve & Josh, it's great to finally have a father/son team in which both members are very interesting and very likable.
That said, Mel's sad sack attitude and pity parties whenever he thinks he's messed up need to go. Especially when it happens too early on a leg to really be sure.
Snooky:
I just loved wathcing them go sooo slow, and then use the basket to come in second!
:snicker:
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