Bloggers’ Race to Get on “Amazing Race” Heats Up
Travel Blog • Michael Yessis • 08.09.05 | 10:35 PM ET
Who needs to watch The Amazing Race when the jockeying to get on the show is just as entertaining? Two sets of bloggers are hoping to be the first ones to appear on the hit CBS reality travel show—Swirlspice and Lasadh (Erica and Sherri) and the Bloggertwins (Cameron and Damien). On Monday, Erica and Sherri learned of the Bloggertwins’ existence, and the smackdown commenced. “Erica and I,” Sherri wrote, “are SO going to be the bloggers selected for the Amazing Race, not these two.” Erica followed with, “Pffffft. We are so gonna get picked over you.” Cameron and Damien have not responded, but that won’t stop us from handicapping the competition. Here’s the tale of the tape:
Blog names
Swirlspice and Lasadh vs. The Bloggertwins. Bloggertwins is catchy, but far too cute for a couple of guys with shaved heads. Advantage: Erica and Sherri.
Backstory
Erica and Sherri met on the Internet five years ago. They’ve only met in person three times. Cameron and Damien are identical twins whose mother suffers from multiple sclerosis. The potential for conflict between two people who haven’t spent much time together is compelling, but the story of two sons trying to win $1 million for their mother just can’t be topped. Advantage: Cameron and Damien.
Blogging prowess
The Bloggertwins top their posts with earnest titles like “Support & Testimony” and “Motivations for Being on The Amazing Race.” Erica and Sherri have posts titled “We’re Gonna Be Stars” and “They’re going DOWN!” Passion is on their side. Advantage: Erica and Sherri.
Television presence
Cameron and Damien put together a slick video to entice “The Amazing Race” producers, and they demonstrate that goofy camaraderie seen only in identical twins. Erica has posted a picture of a row of stoves. Advantage: Cameron and Damien.
The x-factor
“I mean, the whole twins thing has already been done,” writes Sherri. It’s true. Advantage: Erica and Sherri.
The decision
In a slim 3-2 decision, World Hum gives Erica and Sherri the edge.
Update (8.13.05): Swirlspice has word that “there are some other internet peoples trying to get into TAR 9 as well. We have the Brothers Cramer and the Carolina Blondes.”