Top 5 Destinations For The Next Klemmer's Rat Race

Vibbs2/12/2025 6:30 PM

If you haven't watched seen the new episode of Rat Race: New Orleans then stop reading this blog and immediately go watch. The previous 3 episodes take place in New York and Chicago which are both incredibly interesting cities, but are similar to any major US city. New Orleans on the other hand is unlike anything out there - from the culture to the architecture, NOLA is a city that goes unrivaled in terms of uniqueness. Where can Rat Race go next that will compete with The Big Easy? These are the top American cities the people need to see host a Rat Race...

*** Maybe one day Rat Race will go international, but after looking for purple hats for a week, I'm almost positive Klemmer and I are on a list of potential people traffickers, and the purple hat scheme was all some plot to kidnap people. So until I'm positive leaving the country won't get us pinged for some black list and thrown in a Turkish prison - the boys are staying stateside. ***

5. Oakland, California

Too often Oakland gets forgotten for it's sister city - San Francisco. San Fran is about to host the NBA all-star game, next year the city will host the Super Bowl, all while Oakland lost the Raiders, The A's, and even Golden State moved out and across the Bay to San Fran. So, how can we show love to Oaktown? Giving Oakland the honor of hosting Klemmer's Rat Race. Wow, what a privilege. The Bright Side Of The Bay is the perfect city to let Barstool employees run around competing and looking for clues. There has been a sense of safety in too many episodes, and Oakland is the perfect city to challenge that.

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4. Miami, Florida

I can already see the challenges for this rat race. Who can shove a drug filled balloon up their ass and smuggle it past a trained Customs agent and racing a cigarette boat to the finish line - Dave's Miami House. First person to reach Dave's front porch and ring the door bell wins. Unfortunately he will have no idea this is going on, so you'll be added to his shit list forever. Hopefully you kept that ballon full of drugs because with that and the $5k prize split between you and your teammate, you may be able to afford your house when you lose your job.

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3. Kauai - Hawaii

A Barstool content idea wouldn't be a Barstool content idea without a good old fashion boondoggle. Yes, Hawaii has cage diving with sharks, surfing, volcanoes, all things that would make a great episode, but this is how you get a free plane ticket to one of the most beautiful places on planet Earth.

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2. Charleston, West Virginia

This is one of the most depressing places I've ever seen. Rat Race would sadly be this city's Super Bowl. My economic plan to save America is let broke cities take turns hosting Rat Race. Klemmer is going to Make America Great Again.

1. Indianapolis, Indiana

The comment section has been FLOODED with ~~requests~~ demands that Indianapolis host the next Rat Race. Everyone is on their hands and knees begging for it. "Please, take Rat Race to God's country." "How have you morons not thought of putting this race in the most exciting city in America?" "The content would write itself if you the greatest state and city in America - Indiana."

The comment section is always right. The Circle City, The Crossroads of America, The Hoosier State would be the perfect place for the next Rat Race. 100% safe, 100% not depressing, and one of the most exotic places in the United States. Tourists (which Indiana has tons of) often call Indy the Kauai of the midwest. We would be doing a disservice if Rat Race episode 5 is not Indianapolis.