Yeah, it was a dumb set-up, because it basically ensured the two teams chosen would be battling for last. But I don't think their goal was the make the race part exciting. For several years now, they've been trying to make it into a show about drama between teams. Kind of a "Big Brother travels the world" format.
I really preferred when it was nothing but detours, road blocks, and a fast forward that any team could go for.
|