Amazing Race Aside S22E11

So it took until Memorial Day weekend to have the time to watch the double episode finale of this season's Race, and the good news is that I didn't see any spoilers (because, the producers respect the fans and are careful on social media) ... or is that bad news because that means, with 22 seasons, this reality show might not be as "hot" as it once was.  That said ... here's a final aside:

PITHIEST COMMENT OF THE NIGHT:  "The hardest part was squeezing his junk into the wetsuit."  This is what happens when you race with your brother.  You have to do things.  Unexpected things.

HOW DID THEY DO THAT?  BEHIND-THE-SCENES REQUEST:  How could you race to Ireland, and hold a glass of the best beer in the world in your hand, and not mention the word Guinness?  That was clearly one in Phil's hands.

IMAGE I WON'T SOON FORGET:  Maybe it's because I was a server in a past life, but putting the tray of food down on the ground to serve the Titanic guests -- that was just so wrong.

LET ME JUST SAY THIS:  The finale always has my favorite part of the race each cycle -- not the half hearted clapping that the losers are forced to do in the final run-up, or the final leg of the race that never seems to be too close to call -- but the fact that racers have just as much (if not more) language trouble when they return stateside and have to deal with US cabbies.

Can't wait until the fall!

[spoiler alert -- see how Anthony Bates plan to spend their million dollars here:  http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/amazing-race-season-22-winners-498758]