As always, I strive to respect everyone's religious beliefs, but this is the sort of thing that gives Christians a bad name: there's a team on The Amazing Race that constantly describes themselves as Christian. Now, remember, degree in Popular Culture, classes in media studies, decades spent watching TV, I'm no fool. I understand that the show's producers are probably editing the thing in such a way that they look like they talk about their faith a great deal more than they actually do. However, the fact remains that we do see them talking about wanting to bring God's love and happiness into everybody's lives, and we do see them forming short-term alliances with other teams and then betraying them for their own advantage as soon as an opportunity presents itself. We've even seen them outright lying to other teams. Again, all fine; it's a race, and if they weren't playing to win, what would be the point?

However, last night, there was a "detour challenge" where teams had to choose between blocking five hockey shots from pro hockey players and drinking one shot of vodka before moving on to the next part of the race. And Pretty Boy Christian Model made the decision for him and his girlfriend to take the more physically punishing hockey shots, because he wasn't going to betray his own faith by drinking alcohol. And I've got to question the priorities here; it's okay to lie and betray others for monetary gain, but drinking a shot of vodka is the line he won't cross?

Just got off the phone with Cox Communications; HD DVR (their version of TiVo) is now available. So, that's it. No more taping shows for me!