tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post2184579200391603522..comments2023-08-08T11:08:05.830-04:00Comments on Sean's Random Thoughts: Survivor South Pacific: “Season Finale Recap”Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03805391150810848826noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-8630515760563568462012-01-09T11:08:50.189-05:002012-01-09T11:08:50.189-05:00Just fyi, the Russian scene with Sophie and Coach ...Just fyi, the Russian scene with Sophie and Coach Ep. 1...that WAS important. It set up her whole relationship with him. If you read the scene, it's where she pegs him as basically talking himself up more than he really is, but also where she identifies that he'll be useful to her anyway. <br /><br />So really, the whole season was a fruition of that scene. Coach as a fake, but a useful fake. Sophie as the smart one to see through him, but not let that get in the way of using him. <br /><br />His Russian, as she said, was limited and formal, and that he was clearly trying to show what he had. "That all you got?" she says directly to him. Then her key confessional. <br /><br />So, imo, it was great editing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-88625594870333047992011-12-20T13:24:17.527-05:002011-12-20T13:24:17.527-05:00Edna wasn't duped because she knew from the be...Edna wasn't duped because she knew from the beginning that she had a snow balls chance in he$$ of winning Survivor.She was just as bad as John in challenges,except she was chosen to sit out a lot of them.If Coach wanted to go up against the strongest,why was Christine voted out the first on their tribe?I would love to see Christine,and Dawn come back as returning players.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-14377420608528106812011-12-20T07:27:18.444-05:002011-12-20T07:27:18.444-05:00And you're clearly such a HUGE fan, that you d...And you're clearly such a HUGE fan, that you don't even use a name to post, you just post anonymously?<br /><br />Don't let the door hit ya...Davey Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-80819935829560182032011-12-20T07:24:35.606-05:002011-12-20T07:24:35.606-05:00LOL. You're Canadian like Sean so you deserve ...LOL. You're Canadian like Sean so you deserve extra respect? And you got your feelings hurt, so you're going home?<br /><br />Enjoy the other message boards and blogs that deteriorate into garbage talk. We won't miss you. This is a place for adult conversation on the show.Davey Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-81042605238877191622011-12-20T06:53:20.414-05:002011-12-20T06:53:20.414-05:00Ummm... hello? "I'm not stupid. I know w...Ummm... hello? "I'm not stupid. I know what "third time's a charm means", and I know this is his third time on the show." First of all - I never said you were stupid. Second of all - I was not referring to the fact that this was the third time he has been on the show. Did you watch the season - I mean, Ozzy was voted out three times THIS season - when he said "third times a charm" he was referring to this being the only time that the tribe had successfully voted him out - as the previous two times he was sent to Redemption Island, and battled his way back. This third time he was finally out of the game for good, and on the jury, with no chance of coming back.<br /><br />Furthermore, as a fellow Canadian who has followed your blogs for a long time now, you should have a little more respect and courtesy for those that read your blog. I was simply trying to clarify something for you that you clearly did not understand, and was NOT trying to insult you. Being so reactionary cost yourself to lose a "fan" of your blog. From now on, I will stick to reading and commenting on people's survivor blogs that actually show a level of respect to their readers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-63145187277239299412011-12-20T00:11:16.569-05:002011-12-20T00:11:16.569-05:00Thanks Sean for the fun commentaries all season!
...Thanks Sean for the fun commentaries all season!<br /><br />biscottiiiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-38477644050190854172011-12-19T19:48:26.521-05:002011-12-19T19:48:26.521-05:00Another survivor season is over. Thank you for you...Another survivor season is over. Thank you for your random thoughts Sean. It's fun when you point out details I myself haven't noticed, you have a keen observation.<br /><br />After Ozzy showed off his arrogance so much in some of the earlier episodes, I did not think I would be rooting for him to win this, but I was. He is an amazing challenger, and I just can't help but to root for such players. As opposed to rooting for uncoordinated klutzs, who in my opinion shouldn't be on this show in the first place. Sadly it is all he has to offer. On a sidenote: The editing of the stacking challenge was awesome. They showed Ozzy's fallen pieces on the ground that he did not notice and I thought this would be his downfall, nice.<br /><br />I liked the final tribal council. If I was in the jury, I would have voted for Coach. As much as I do not like him personally, except for his entertainment value, he build a strong alliance with devoted puppies and made it to the end without even using his idol. An amazing feat, considering the rough start he had on day 1. He also successfully manipulated Cochran to betraying his tribe. Coach may not be smart or strategic, but he can connect to people on an emotional level and use it to his advantage. It suprised me that he answered with at least some honesty and showed us that he is not completely delusional. He is still the biggest hypocrite this season though.<br /><br />Albert was just some replaceable object. Fake persona, crumbles under pressure, and gives himself all the credit for none of the work. Before the merge he seemed collected and actually made intelligent remarks whenever he had airtime. What happended? O_o<br /><br />Sophie is a hard one. I do not understand why I do not like her at all. On paper I should like her the most. She was the only one on The Chosen Tribe that rolled her eyes whenever the Chosen People started to hold their mess. She beat Ozzy!!! (To be fair, at a puzzle. Not so hard.) I do find her attractive, not her physique, but she has beautiful lips and amazing eyes. She is intelligent and well spoken. Maybe I don't like her because she too gives herself too much credit. I do not see her being a strategic player. I mean who in their right mind would vote out the religious nut, the silent guy, the guy who betrayed them all or Edna! And instead go with Coach to the final three, COACH, the guy who was the centre-piece of the game, the guy who had the idol and wasn't even forced to use it due to his blind followers. I guess her telling the truth about the idol won that for her. Remember, if you have played a worse game than someone else, play for bitter jury votes. I wonder if it would have worked if Coach was legit and she just made up that story. <br /><br />Anyways, keep up the good work Sean.Daniel K.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-11110976603874758832011-12-19T16:00:22.679-05:002011-12-19T16:00:22.679-05:00Thanks Sean for all of your random thoughts this s...Thanks Sean for all of your random thoughts this season, it at least made it bearable. I agree with RP McMurphy, we need a retro Survivor, go back to the way the show was in the beginning. Not sure how next season will be but I hope RI is gone for good. See you in Feb.Shellienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-21092271499436266062011-12-19T15:41:47.147-05:002011-12-19T15:41:47.147-05:00Can I resubmit my caption? How's this, "...Can I resubmit my caption? How's this, "No, no, no. Your cards go on the table and the EGGS go in the basket. Lastly, I can't remember if it was Buddha or Dostoyevsky but remember, the third times the charm when it comes to sleazy marriages."R.P. McMurphynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-1180602223002807802011-12-19T14:50:23.786-05:002011-12-19T14:50:23.786-05:00I'm not stupid. I know what "third time&#...I'm not stupid. I know what "third time's a charm means", and I know this is his third time on the show.<br /><br />What I'm saying is, "third time's a charm" would usually indicate that one was able to achieve something on the third try, that one wasn't able to achieve on the first two tries. So, the "charm" would be that it worked...or went better than before. <br /><br />He finished worse than he had in the past, so why is this time a charm. Point is that Ozzy is an idiot and doesn't know how to use phrases properly, like putt all of his "cards" in one basket.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03805391150810848826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-34194313869669088272011-12-19T14:43:56.926-05:002011-12-19T14:43:56.926-05:00Sean - the reason Ozzy said "third times a ch...Sean - the reason Ozzy said "third times a charm", was because it was the third time that he was voted out of the game this time - the first was when he asked to go to Redemption, the second was when he returned, and got voted out again, and then this was the third time - and this time was for good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-68211540813764218532011-12-19T13:54:06.660-05:002011-12-19T13:54:06.660-05:00Good job on the recaps, Sean. I was content with ...Good job on the recaps, Sean. I was content with Sophie winning, she was the "lesser" of three evils and did the best job at the final tribal. Pulling out the info on how Coach found the original idol and tricked Brandon was a great move and I think it helped her, although Brandon did vote for Coach in the end.<br /><br />I felt Coach deserved to win, and it was nice to see a couple of people (Cochran, Jim) vote for Coach based on how he played the game, and not based on their own bitterness (how most people vote). But at least he made it to the end, and he seemed happy with that.<br /><br />Though Ozzy deserved to win, I probably would not have liked it if he had. You shouldn't win after being voted out twice. I hope Redemption Island is canned after this (nothing's said about next season yet), but it really does belittle the voting process. The jury already fulfills the dynamic of "people you voted off coming back to control your fate," we didn't need the addition of Redemption for that. But I understand that it was meant more for returning players than the new ones.<br /><br />I can see Cochran or Jim getting invited back again. I really hope they don't do a Russell vs. Brandon edition... can we be done with the Hantzes already, though?Brad Murgenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09513148650073617139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-45398513445410004042011-12-19T12:35:47.613-05:002011-12-19T12:35:47.613-05:00Thanks for another great season of recaps. You in...Thanks for another great season of recaps. You inspired me to take notes during the finale but, alas, all my witty observations have already been touched on by you! Get outta my head!<br /><br />I loved Ozzy mixing his metaphors by putting his "cards in one basket."<br /><br />Coach continued the bullying he did to Brandon last week with Albert when they came back to camp.<br /><br />I also noted Coach flipping around in the net tunnel. What was that? That challenge ended with Albert continuing his newfound religious angle by thanking God that Sophie won immunity.<br /><br />It was interesting to hear Ozzy state that he felt he played the best possible social game he could. I wouldn't agree with that for the first half of the game but feel that may be true once he was banished to the isthmus. That environment better suited his strengths but I didn't like his "Que sera sera" comment. More determinism from this cast. Come on, we need more Free Will! Maybe he thought it meant, "get me a Pippi Longstocking hairdresser."<br /><br />Coach was hilarious with his "it was either Twain or Shakespeare" comment followed by his Chinese Dragon Phoenix explanation.<br /><br />I laughed at Brandon asking Albert about using God to get to the final three. Isn't that what Brandon was trying to do to?<br /><br />I touched on Whitney in an earlier post so I'm glad you jumped on her for her "sleazy" comment. The heavily made up cheater needed to think there before she spoke.<br /><br />Edna rocked with her analysis! Using religion to maniupulate is everywhere. Everyone on Survivor is duped at some time or another.<br /><br />I also thought Coach's final words were very strong and might have pushed him to the win but it was not to be. <br /><br />I thought Sophie absolutely deserved to win and was happy to see her do so. On the day Tebow goes down, the one who rolled her eyes at all the bible-thumping throughout the season takes the win. Had to be that way. <br /><br />My initial reaction to next season's promo was negative but I will put my faith in the producers. I think what we really need is a Survivor retro-show. Back to the original location, original rules, original challenges, old-school style!<br /><br />Thanks again for your efforts, Sean.R.P. McMurphynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-28681276314693942862011-12-19T10:37:09.971-05:002011-12-19T10:37:09.971-05:00Sean, THANKS for a great season of recaps!!!
I al...Sean, THANKS for a great season of recaps!!!<br /><br />I also thought the same thing about Oz at final tribal council. My first thought that he looked like Wendy's deranged older brother.<br /><br />Like you, I thought that Edna's statement was great. Great to see a contestant who admitted she was duped and was not bitter about it.UnclePeJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02437022485948271062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-61705145335924528022011-12-19T07:38:28.950-05:002011-12-19T07:38:28.950-05:00Our whole family was hoping Ozzy was going to take...Our whole family was hoping Ozzy was going to take this one.<br />When the episode started I was saying that if he did't that I would root for Sophie... but honestly the episode changed that for me. <br />When she was telling Albert to pick up her pieces for her I said, "You have got to be kidding me." Who says that? Who acts that way. <br />I think Ozzy was right on in calling her a spoiled brat. <br />So, in the end I was hoping Coach would win just so she wouldn't. <br />Oh well... you are right she probably did deserve it the most out of those three because she won so many immunity challenges.<br />But, Ozzy deserved it. He is, in my opinion, the ultimate survivor. I really don't think many of the people that go on these shows could do half the things he does.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12015144905964485090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-41959753432113730262011-12-19T02:54:19.069-05:002011-12-19T02:54:19.069-05:00A great end to a decent season. For the first time...A great end to a decent season. For the first time in a long time, I thought all three finalists were deserving of the million, though I was rooting for Sophie and was thrilled to see her win. Also, Dawn and Edna are awesome.<br /><br />The preview for next seasons looked good, too!Robz888https://www.blogger.com/profile/09273937790607909747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-49358183257736807722011-12-19T02:34:46.330-05:002011-12-19T02:34:46.330-05:00That picture makes Albert look naked.That picture makes Albert look naked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-73258787335032780012011-12-19T02:25:47.628-05:002011-12-19T02:25:47.628-05:00The scenario of Coach taking Rick to the final 3 i...The scenario of Coach taking Rick to the final 3 instead of Sophie doesn't exist: If Coach votes out Sophie at 5, Ozzy wins the last immunity, goes to the final 3, and wins the game. When Ozzy won the card-stacking challenge they had to get rid of Rick because he had no chance of winning the last challenge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-81756875148382546162011-12-19T02:19:48.734-05:002011-12-19T02:19:48.734-05:00They didn't address the single thing I wanted ...They didn't address the single thing I wanted them to discuss at the challenge the most: they didn't discuss the Brandon-Mikayla fiasco that dominated the first few episodes of the season. I don't know if they ran out of time to talk to Mikayla because they were too busy talking to Russell, or what, but I was disappointed.<br /><br />I was asking the same question Stanky Pickles asked while it was airing -- why were Albert and Sophie going after the same pieces? Were they trying to sabotage each other, or was it some terrible strategy? If the three of them really wanted to work together, why didn't Coach and Albert just team up to make Ozzy's life difficult while Sophie retrieved all of her pieces?Kurt Sahrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17911104440232517638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-69114414994122935062011-12-19T01:26:50.550-05:002011-12-19T01:26:50.550-05:00Sophie whining that people were being mean to her ...Sophie whining that people were being mean to her behind her back was pretty funny considering that was her favorite pastime. I guess she can dish it out, but she can't take it.<br /><br />Even Cochran didn't cry when he thought everyone was against him. What a loser.TARtarusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-52464442823724571612011-12-19T00:49:56.266-05:002011-12-19T00:49:56.266-05:00I really wanted Coach to win but Sophie was a good...I really wanted Coach to win but Sophie was a good second choice. I thought Edna was fantastic reminding the jury that this is HOW the game is played and you know that coming in....enough with the high and mighty jury!<br />Great recaps all season, Sean! thanks...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-21363285852621150642011-12-19T00:18:23.458-05:002011-12-19T00:18:23.458-05:00Just got into survivor a few months ago. Have watc...Just got into survivor a few months ago. Have watched Seasons 1-13 and then the last two Redemptions, but your Random Thoughts make them way better! I have a few of my own:<br /><br />1) Why was Albert up Sophie's ass during the final immunity challenge? I mean seriously, there were 5 different "petals" and four challengers. They might bump into each other on one leg of it, but he was following her around. Conspiracy! I think he trying to sabotage her in an effort to get a Coach/Ozzie/Albert final three, which would have gotten him even fewer jury votes. <br /><br />2)I really wish that Whitney would have made it to the dreaded friends and family episode so that her husband could have come to visit her and what's-his-face Compass Tattoo. AWKWARD.<br /><br />3)Nobody won a car this season? or did I miss it entirely?<br /><br />4)Why was Russell crying at the reunion? Are these Hantz family traits? I thought it was just a Brandon thing? (I haven't seen much of the Russell seasons yet, just when he got booted out of Redemption. I gather he's a Bad Dude)<br /><br />I was rooting for Cochran all the way, but otherwise I'm OK with Sophie Sideboob taking home the million. Yawn. Next!Stanky Pickleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07497323675502803654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-74546432903254918532011-12-19T00:17:23.370-05:002011-12-19T00:17:23.370-05:00DH and I thought Ozzie looked like Pippi Longstock...DH and I thought Ozzie looked like Pippi Longstocking, but Wendy is definitely a close second! <br /><br />And Sophie totally won that when she not only threw Coach under the bus about the Immunity Idol but ran over him a couple times just to be sure! Nice time for a reveal.Teachmichigannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-15115151523787113812011-12-19T00:03:39.506-05:002011-12-19T00:03:39.506-05:00When Brandon was talking with Ozzy at Redemption a...When Brandon was talking with Ozzy at Redemption about being betrayed by his best friend he was talking about Coach not Albert!<br /><br />When Ozzy said "third time's the charm" he was referencing that this was the third time Jeff had snuffed his torch!<br /><br />But good catch on the Whitney/sleazy thing, I didn't think of that and it's pretty funny.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-72244245938481295202011-12-18T23:57:12.326-05:002011-12-18T23:57:12.326-05:00frankly Edna was not right with them ALL being dup...frankly Edna was not right with them ALL being duped, cause Keith, Whitney, Dawn, Ozzy, and Jim were only duped by Cochran (who is on the jury) so 5 of them did not technically get duped by the three finalists, but the others did, including Edna... just sayingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com