Amazing Race World: The Profile of Team Pilipinas racers

I am a big fan of the Amazing Race.  Though there is already Amazing Race Asia.  I would love to see Amazing Race World where teams from all over will duke it out not only to the finish line, but also in showing the best and worst of each team's culture.  I believe Team Pilipinas will show these traits:



Wet start
Pinoys are notorious for their cleanliness. Whenever a pitstop would allow the teams to have a decent night accomodation, expect the Pinoys to start the race the following morning with wet hair, fresh from a shower, no matter how early the start maybe.

Beso beso at the pit stop
Pinoys love to show appreciation for the other person especially when they meet again after a while. What a better way to greet Phil Keoghan and whoever it is with him at the pitstop than a good old fashioned beso beso.

Facebook check
Facebook has become an essential to living for most Pinoys.  Though the show will no longer show the footage, expect team Pilipinas to open their Facebook accounts to update status, "Is on the way to Nepal," and to count the likes and comments from home.

Modest winners
Pinoys are painfully modest. Tell him, "ang galing mo naman," and he will answer, "Hindi naman masyado," with a sheepish grin to boot.  So when Team Pilipinas wins a leg and Phil Keoghan congratulates them and praises their efforts, expect the Pinoys to say, "We just got lucky, Phil."

Alliance with older teams
Pinoys love their elders till the end. Thus Team Pilipinas will tend to create alliances, if not close ties with older teams.  This may not create an advantage in as far as speed is concerned but it will certainly showcase to the world the loving and caring nature of Pinoys towards older people.

Jack en Poy decisions
If Team Pilipinas cannot make up its mind on who would take on a particular Road Block challenge, expect the issue to be resolved in the old fashioned way of Jack en Poy.  Best of three.

Amazing grace
Deeply religious, Team Pinoy will be often seen making the sign of the cross before the race starts, during challenges and trying times, and when the race finishes as a thanksgiving for the end of another leg.

NEXT: Why I think Team Pilipinas will win.

This list is by no means exhaustive.  You may want to add your thoughts on what makes a Team Pilipinas racer, or you may simply leave a reaction or comment.  Thanks!