Elimi-great!

Several months ago, I rediscovered a fine documentary, style show on the WB about the mores and customs of dating in America. This "reality" based television show takes one male or female, then puts them in a group with four members of the opposite sex. As the show progresses, the four candidates are whittled to the winner, as contestants are eliminated one by one. It might be said that this show "symbolifies," if I may use that word, the inevitable competition, sexuality, and humiliation of the courtship of today's generation. If you have not figured out by now, I am speaking of the show Elimidate.

My roommate and I devised a game of chance centered around the show in which each of us choose our "horse" for the race and if your candidate is victorious, the loser pays you $1. If neither candidate wins, then it carries over to the following episode. Thanks to the back to back, five night a week format, I have been able to watch several episodes, while losing approximately $73.

As a new feature of Mambel's Rambles, I would like to start including some thoughts and review of my favorite episodes, characters, and quotes. Stay tuned for updates.

Elimidate contestant: (following a spontaneous kiss) Were you surprised?
Girl in charge of the Elimidatin': Yeah.
Contestant: Well, I guess that means I surprised you.