PART 2
Ellody
What is your best quality?
Elementary. My best quality is my ability to calculate even the hardest geometrical problems, and come to sound conclusions.
Faves? (music, color, movie, food)
• The Big Bang Theory theme song
• Aqua blue
• Vengeance of the Geeks
• Broccoli
Describe your favorite country.
It's a tie between America and Russia. Even though these nations have been uneasy friends for some time, they both contain some of the most genius minds in the world, scientists who have solved many mathematical problems, built spacecrafts and weapons so powerful, and made all kinds of inventions to benefit and entertain the good people of the world.
Best travel so far?
I've been to the National Museum of Natural History. I don't think I've ever seen more astounding specimens of animals, fossils, or minerals in my life! It's like heaven for a scientist like me.
Worst travel so far?
A Christian acquaintance once took me to a creationism museum. Honestly, who thinks of these preposterous notions of man and dinosaurs living side by side, or of the Earth speed-creating in six 24 hour days? I felt like such an outsider, but a righteous one, too.
What is your lifelong to-do list?
Be the first woman to equal, or surpass, Albert Einstein's genius publicly, fly with Andean Condors, study Chris McLean's so-called wooly beavers on Boney Island, make a garden full of unique plants to feed the world, and maybe even design a possible concept for a utopia.
If you could switch places with someone?
Richard Dawkins, or perhaps Carl Sagan, even though he's dead. They're great modern scientists, and Sagan's work was similar to astrophysics in some ways, and I think they'd stand out as landmark figures even more if one of them was a woman, like me.
Your biggest challenge on the Race with your partner?
Mary is sometimes SO picky. When we study together at one of our houses, she yells at me if I open the freezer for some ice cream, or if I drink green tea, claiming the cold and the smells bother her. It's like she's crazy!
Where would you most like to visit, and why?
I want to see the Galápagos Islands. They've got beautiful, rocky beaches, rugged shorelines and more unique plant and animal life than you can shake a stick at, plus, its natural history is fascinating.
What would you do if you won the million dollars?
Donate a lot of it to astrophysics, of course, but I'd also use some of it to have my bedroom interior decorated just like a planetarium. It's almost as good as lying under the real stars.
Emma
What is your best quality?
My no-nonsense, analytical commitment to what's important in life.
Faves? (music, color, movie, food)
• Feathers
• White
• Chimatown
• Rice and biscuits
Describe your favorite country.
China. It's where my ancestors came from, and according to family history, they were hard working and diligent people. East Asia is known for not having many slackers, and I'm proud to be descended from such a nation.
Best travel so far?
The family visited Shanghai one time, and we went to the classiest club restaurant in town. It was almost like Indiana Jones' Club Obi-Wan. Maybe it was Club Obi-Wan.
Worst travel so far?
Kitty dragged me to a sleepover with her pals in downtown Manitoba. Ugh! You can only imagine the screams throughout the city, and not just from Kitty's bratty friends.
What is your lifelong to-do list?
I intend to become a prosecuting attorney, lock up as many crooks and misdemeanors as I can, and generally avoid commitment with odd boys who only stab you in the back.
If you could switch places with someone?
I could've been Malcolm X, only a woman instead of a man. He was always great at giving fiery, impassioned speeches and condemning people he called "devils." He would've made a great lawyer.
Your biggest challenge on the Race with your partner?
Kitty can be SO distracted by things she thinks are fun. She won't pay attention to the task at hand and would rather be a cheerful little loose cannon. She'll be a liability on the Race!
Where would you most like to visit, and why?
I guess, any part of China I still haven't visited. I think you already know why.
What would you do if you won the million dollars?
Obviously, I'd use it all to pay for law school, as well as any other courses I might have to go through to achieve my goal.
Ennui
What is your best quality?
I've adapted well to the darkness, and as a result, I can see good in evil and evil in good.
Faves? (music, color, movie, food)
• Steelica
• Midnight black
• Vlad Dracula's Dracula
• Bloody steaks
Describe your favorite country.
Sweden is my personal favorite, with Finland being a close second. Sweden is so… dark and cold during the winter, people don't really wear thermal underwear, like the legends say, and their cinema is laced with dark poetry and darker studies of character and emotion.
Best travel so far?
That haunted castle in Germany could have been a tomb for all the wicked men of Germania, all the way from the ancient founders to the Nazis.
Worst travel so far?
A concert in Vienna was so appallingly upbeat, with all its cellos and violins and pianos. I felt like something cute and cuddly was wrapping itself around my body.
What is your lifelong to-do list?
Drink red wine in Transylvania, meditate in a graveyard, and score one for the entire world of Goth.
If you could switch places with someone?
Vlad Dracula himself. He was the father of all devoted Goths, and it would be inwardly exhilarating to be him for a day, or a death.
Your biggest challenge on the Race with your partner?
CrImson is perfect. I don't have any problems with her.
Where would you most like to visit, and why?
Transylvania, Romania, same as Crimson. Getting to see the bats, the bogeymen, and the master of bad himself, is like that funny feeling called… happiness.
What would you do if you won the million dollars?
"…Hmm, don't know…"
Geoff
What is your best quality?
I don't care what others think about me, unless they're very close friends or family, like Bridgette and Brody. I'm happy to be myself, dude!
Faves? (music, color, movie, food)
• Paul McCarthrey and the Beetles
• Sky blue
• Daywatch
• Scrambled eggs and fried bacon
Describe your favorite country.
The good ol' U.S.A. is the most radical one ever, especially in California. Some of the best surfing in this side of the world, and babes and chicks that can melt your heart like ice cream in the sun!
Best travel so far?
I visited Australia last year with Bridgette. It had awesome surfing shores, too, and I loved the way the 'mates' there spoke their version of English. Of course, Bridgette's gone back there by herself for a surfing tour, so I can't race with her, but Brody will make an excellent substitute in the Race!
Worst travel so far?
Camp Wawanakwa, to be honest. That show was a new definition of ridiculous-I mean, ridonculous, man, and that dude Chris has a few screws loose. Plus, the place was a mess. But I'm still happy I made all the friends I met there.
What is your lifelong to-do list?
Wear a chain mail diving suit and dive with Mako Sharks, go fishing for Blue Sharks, challenge a Tiger Shark to eat me (with me outsmarting him, of course), and doing some sort of world record breaking stunt on a surfboard.
If you could switch places with someone?
David Hasselhoff is so awesome. It'd be radical playing his role as lifeguard of a beach full of sexy folks!
Your biggest challenge on the Race with your partner?
Brody's my best bro, so I don't ever want to let him down. But sometimes, I wonder if I might be doing so without meaning to do it. Brody and I have got to stick together as a team if we're gonna win the Race.
Where would you most like to visit, and why?
New Zealand sounds cool, because it has a lot in common with its neighbor, Australia, yet it's so different at the same time. I don't know what that means, man, but I'd love to find out!
What would you do if you won the million dollars?
For sure, a generous amount would be shared with Bridgette when she comes home from her tour. But I'd also use my share to buy my own dude ranch, a lifetime's supply of ranch food, especially pork and beans, and a handsome, tame horse to ride around and help me lasso all the cattle.
Gerry
What is your best quality?
The fact that I can still charm even the best of tennis fans in my old age.
Faves? (music, color, movie, food)
• O' Canada
• Yellow-green (the color of a tennis ball)
• A Billie Jean Queen documentary
• Ham and cheese sandwiches
Describe your favorite country.
Pete and I played in Wimbledon when we were in our early '30s. That's in Britain, of course. I adored everything there: the green playing field, the smell of the nylon rackets, the strong, sturdy net, and the look on Pete's face when I hit a ball and it bounced off the top of his head while he had sweat in his eyes!
Best travel so far?
To Wimbledon. I think I already described it to you. But hey, did I mention that Pete retaliated by hitting me on the head, too? Yeah, except he did it with his racket!
Worst travel so far?
To a British jail for one night, because my physical rivalry with Pete was getting out of hand. Our lawyers had to cancel a special party just to fly all the way to London and bail us out. Man, did they glare!
What is your lifelong to-do list?
I don't have a lot of life left, I've lived most of it. But I definitely wanna win this Race, and also to outfox Pete's own twisted sense of humor. When will he ever learn that I'm the funnier one of us?
If you could switch places with someone?
Billie Jean Queen, for certain. She's the best tennis player in the world, and she's a lesbian, so I could still be attracted to women instead of Pete!
Your biggest challenge on the Race with your partner?
Pete and I snooze a lot when we rest, and Pete drools in his sleep. Keeping wide awake is gonna be crucial if we're gonna win, but I'm not certain if that's possible.
Where would you most like to visit, and why?
I want to retire in southern Florida, 'cause that's where all the great looking girls are, and an old guy like me can get a limitless supply of nice, cool cocktails, good back rubs, a relaxed, non-pro game of tennis or badminton, and a break from Pete's antics. I might even visit Cypress Cove's nudist resort. That'd be freeing!
What would you do if you won the million dollars?
First thing, I'd lay off my agent, 'cause I wouldn't need him anymore. Then, I'd buy myself a little island. Maybe Maui! No, I think the Florida Keys would be more realistic. Seriously! Finally, I'd move in and bring along a life size tennis court, an artificial waterfall, solar power panels on my house's roof, and a swimming pool shaped like a wave pool. Hey, maybe it could be an actual wave pool!
Jacques
What is your best quality?
I'm a good follower. I know when and how far to jump when Josee orders me to do something.
Faves? (music, color, movie, food)
• Classic
• Gold (not silver!)
• The Cutting Edge of Fame
• Ratatouille
Describe your favorite country.
My Canadian family is descended from the French. France is such a lovely country. The architecture, the music, the cuisine, the mimes, this nation has it all! If only we had won the Olympics, then we could've had the most opulent vacation there! Well, at least we have another chance at gold!
Best travel so far?
Before meeting Josee, my parents took me to see an ice dancing show in New York City. The flawless grace of those skaters inspired me to try my own feet at it. I've never tired of reminiscing about that occasion.
Worst travel so far?
The Olympics, where we could've won and taken the gold, but took the blasted silver instead… Aaahhhh! (Cries)
What is your lifelong to-do list?
After we win the Race, I want to buy a luxury hotel, buy the penthouse suite to live in, and decorate it with some hunting trophies I was given by a friendly acquaintance who was a sportsman. I also want to get a warm, outdoor hot tub, and maybe even marry Josee.
If you could switch places with someone?
The lucky jerk who won the Olympic gold in our place, then we'd have the medal we deserve!
Your biggest challenge on the Race with your partner?
Josee is quite volatile when she's in a competition, and even in training, especially when things aren't going in her favor. You wouldn't believe how scary, or violent, she can be when she's mad!
Where would you most like to visit, and why?
Hawaii is a place I've always wanted to visit on vacation, but ice dancing practice and other circumstances with Josee have made me unable to get there so far. Maybe I can convince Josee to join me there for a romantic luau, but then again, Josee's too interested in victory to think about much else lately.
What would you do if you won the million dollars?
I kind of answered that already, when you were asking me about my lifelong to-do list.