Amazing Race Asia - Pilot (Episode 1) - Kuala Lumpur

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From Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur

10 teams

US$ 100,000 prize

Here we go. Episode 1. Local teams get the home ground advantage. Not only do they know the language and destinations, but they also get the advantages of knowing how to haggle with taxi drivers, driving on the “correct-side” of the road, and performing tasks which they are familiar with. On the other hand, it will be a big embarrassment if they don’t do well or worse, get lost! From the first task itself, it is obvious that we Asians are being treated like little kids. Tasks are much much milder than the US counterpart. Take the abseiling for example. Seems like child’s play. However, there could still be contestants who are soooo afraid of heights, like Sahran. I just can’t believe he didn’t wet his pants. Why’d he even applied for the race if he has this fear? In fact, why was his team cast? I suppose it could be because his “best friend” is white. Makes good tv if there’s white folks in it.

Sahran crying like a baby on his first task

This brings me to another white couple, who supposedly represent Thailand. I wonder if the Thais are supporting them? They are SUPER boring by the way. And by reading this, I’m sure you’ll have a hard time picturing their faces, which is why I’ll display their pic here:

Laura and Andy. "Thais".

I still doubt you'll remember them anyway, unless you look out for them in the next episodes. They probably got picked because they're the only team who dare kiss infront of the camera. And here’s their audition video (If anyone manages to sit through the entire 3 minutes with FULL attention, please say “aye” in the comments. I’d like to meet these people and see if the classified sections can give them more excitement): So, anyway, this episode is such disappointment. It’s a non-elimination race. Why would they do that so darn early in the race?! Come on, who’d miss this couple if they were out? In fact, who’d wanna see this beauty and the beast? Actually, I really mean "beef"… his muscles look all beefed up, plus he always wear that superduper ugly tank top. Yikes.

Beauty and the Beef. "Honkies".