The twenty-ninth (!) installment of The Amazing Race debuted ahead of schedule last night—replacing the low-rated Training Day knock-off—so Paste decided to pay homage to the series’ strangest pairings and job professions. (This season’s 22 contestants were selected as individuals and paired at the starting line.) It turns out that you really can be anything if you add a slash to your title. It’s time to celebrate (?) the fact that TWO clown couples made our list, along with (of course) “Dating Goths” and “Dating 12 Years/Virgins.”
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1. Frank & Margarita (Season One) - Separated Parents
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2. Cyndi & Russell (Season Two) - Pastors/Married Parents
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3. Derek & Drew (Season Three) - Twins/Models
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4. Jon & Al (Season Four) - Best Friends/Clowns
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5. Millie & Chuck (Season Four) - Dating 12 Years/Virgins
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6. Linda & Karen (Season Five) - Bowling Moms
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7. Bob & Joyce (Season Five) - Internet Dating Couple
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8. Lori & Bolo (Season Six) - Married Pro Wrestlers
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9. Ron & Kelly (Season Seven) - Former POW/Pageant Queen
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10. David & Mary (Season Ten) - Coalminer & Wife