tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post4944522727340327891..comments2023-08-08T11:08:05.830-04:00Comments on Sean's Random Thoughts: Survivor One World Recap: “It Doesn’t Look Like One World To Me, Bro”Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03805391150810848826noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-51160097905916805632012-03-01T17:48:35.002-05:002012-03-01T17:48:35.002-05:00"Mr Anonymous", if you'd like to hav..."Mr Anonymous", if you'd like to have an adult conversation, I'd be happy to talk. My email address is seanfurfaro@gmail.comSeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03805391150810848826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-37994160473568520512012-02-29T16:28:46.262-05:002012-02-29T16:28:46.262-05:00Dear "Mr. Anonymous",
Please keep your ...Dear "Mr. Anonymous",<br /><br />Please keep your anger and vitriol contained to the EW comment board. This is not the place for the same sort of negativity that you and others spew there. For you to come here and make that comment, then go directly to the EW message board, search for a comment relating to me from TWO WEEKS ago, and post a nasty comment there 7 minutes later, shows that you are FAR too obsessed with me. I'd rather you find your Survivor fix elsewhere, as I'm sure would the other readers.<br /><br />Furthermore, to post your juvenile EW rant verbatim: "(1) the dudes simply HAS to pimp his blog here every week, and (2) don't DARE disagree with him because he becomes totally defensive, sarcastic, caustic, etc. Guess that's why people around here have a bone to pick with him."<br /><br />(1) I no longer "pimp the blog" on EW. I simply put my comment on the show. After the premiere episode, I don't mention my site, others do.<br />(2) You didn't "disagree" with me, you tried to tell me that I was using a word that wasn't a word...when you were the one that was wrong, and taking an arrogant, anonymous, stance on a topic you were wrong about.<br /><br />Represent the facts correctly, keep your hate contained to the place where it is welcome, and grow a pair and stop hiding behind your cloak of anonymity and mis-representation.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03805391150810848826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-49901343297100355242012-02-29T10:50:11.350-05:002012-02-29T10:50:11.350-05:00Man, what a crybaby you are, Sean. Talk about thi...Man, what a crybaby you are, Sean. Talk about thin skin. Anytime someone disagrees with you, you immediately go on the defensive. I've seen you do it in other weeks' recaps. Hey, it's your little blog world, so you can do whatever you want. As I said, I enjoy your reviews so I won't be as immature as you suggest and take my readership elsewhere. But you ARE being a big baby. Everyone reading the Comments section can see it. Signed, Mr. AnonymousAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-26502112117649718532012-02-22T17:40:43.733-05:002012-02-22T17:40:43.733-05:00Let's be clear about a couple of things, Crank...Let's be clear about a couple of things, Cranky Anonymous, since you seem to be the type of person who likes to point out problems, and not attach a name to it:<br /><br />A) YOU were the one who was wrong, not me.<br /><br />B) You're the one who appears to be "touchy" because I pointed out you were wrong.<br /><br />C) I could honestly care less if you pull the "Wow, what an attitude. You lost a reader." Good Riddance.<br /><br />I've dealt with people whose sole goal with these blogs is to post anonymously and try and poke holes in everything I say. No problem. I have, I will, and I will continue to make errors.<br /><br />But, as I said, grow a pair and stop looking so hard for something to criticize that you actually make yourself look stupid.<br /><br />Have a great day.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03805391150810848826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-71668530391270228662012-02-22T16:42:05.965-05:002012-02-22T16:42:05.965-05:003) To the Anonymous poster who attempted to critic...3) To the Anonymous poster who attempted to criticize my "incorrect" use of "ambiance"...It's perfectly correct. Please keep in mind when you attempt to correct someone that it is pretty important to actually be "correct." <br /><br />Wow, aren't YOU touchy?!<br /><br />I wouldn't have raised the question of your spelling "ambience" (the more commonly-used form) had you not called into question Kat not knowing its meaning. Geeeesh!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-6753529880456777442012-02-19T05:38:26.013-05:002012-02-19T05:38:26.013-05:00Looking forward to another season of recaps with y...Looking forward to another season of recaps with you Sean. I have learnt from last season - no matter how smart the pretty girl is edited to appear on TV, Chelsea was still casted for her looks, and is no Survivor strategist who could go all the way. Alicia is the typical Survivor cast who thinks she's got the game figured out and tries too hard initially - she doesn't realise she's missing the social graces needed to win her any jury votes even if she makes it to the end. Jay was impressive with his fire-starting, but could be hurt being in the frat-boy alliance, which isn't as strong as Matt thinks - male strength is not such a precious commodity in an all-guy tribe. My pick is Jonas, the unassuming sushi chef. I am curious about future challenges - many should be skill or puzzle-based, or obstacle courses with mixed elements for speed/strength and balance like the first challenge. An early tribal shake-up may still be inevitable in this format, but it would also justify the One World concept too, to see who had built better bridges across the sexes.<br /><br />The new HII concept is not clear at this point. There are supposed to be two HIIs, one for each tribe. So if you managed to find the one for your own tribe instead, it could be kept as normal right? Hence I am guessing perhaps the HII for each tribe is placed in the area on the other tribe's half of the beach (and intentionally made even easier to find) to showcase this new twist.Eudaemonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-28466206018350731452012-02-17T09:02:07.877-05:002012-02-17T09:02:07.877-05:00P.s. I think it was a shady deal because they had ...P.s. I think it was a shady deal because they had to weave palm fronds for the men's shelter roof. heh. Shady..Choirchick22https://www.blogger.com/profile/04805873072417701011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-64129707374491096852012-02-17T09:00:39.026-05:002012-02-17T09:00:39.026-05:00I haaaate that girl with the big hair and the atti...I haaaate that girl with the big hair and the attitude. I know a girl who not only acts like her, but looks just like her in real life. I hope she goes soon. <br /><br />I was sad to see Kourtney go. She was my favorite from the start. I don't understand why no one listened to Jeff's instructions!<br /><br />I don't know about a prediction for winner yet, but I like Tarzan and Sabrina. <br /><br />As for the stealing. I loved it when Rupert did it, and even though I hate the cocky men alliance, I think it's smart and fair for them too. Plus it's "no rules" at camp according to the opening.Choirchick22https://www.blogger.com/profile/04805873072417701011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-87546995037167417382012-02-17T01:02:11.377-05:002012-02-17T01:02:11.377-05:00Oh Dear !!! Did I Miss Survivor??? I was one of 2...Oh Dear !!! Did I Miss Survivor??? I was one of 25 Million viewers watching American Idol !!! Oh NO !!!<br /><br />LOL...just joking...<br /><br />Go Women !!!...they will pick it up real soon, lets see when that Chicago gal punches that other gal in the face, lol....there were lots of Cutie Hottie guys out there with great abs... ☺...HoH8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-81682211913153116122012-02-16T20:19:14.325-05:002012-02-16T20:19:14.325-05:00Seriously, I could not get past the first 15 minut...Seriously, I could not get past the first 15 minutes. Maybe I am too sensitive but the woman swinging the chicken around while it squacked in terror just made me nauseated. I found that whole chicken chase and swinging portion too much. And yes, I am a huge animal lover. Plus, the douchebag lawyer guy left a bad taste in my mouth. I think I will skip this season of douches.peawryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02028955745294245559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-8713288203492575882012-02-16T18:20:30.649-05:002012-02-16T18:20:30.649-05:00Colton looks like Stephen Harper.Colton looks like Stephen Harper.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-69705354831230550122012-02-16T17:00:14.012-05:002012-02-16T17:00:14.012-05:00Thanks for all of the comments on the premiere, bu...Thanks for all of the comments on the premiere, but I feel the need to address a couple of things:<br /><br />1) I know what a phlebotomist is. I Googled it after the episode, like 90% of the viewers did, but I left my sentence in there for the sake of my sense of humour. I don't need any more Comments or Emails or Posts on my Facebook wall telling me what a phlebotomist is. But thanks.<br /><br />2) Nobody is "obsessed" with their profession...I use names like "Michael The Banker" in my First Impressions recap each season because nobody knows who the hell these people are, and that's how they are described on-screen.<br /><br />3) To the Anonymous poster who attempted to criticize my "incorrect" use of "ambiance"...It's perfectly correct. Please keep in mind when you attempt to correct someone that it is pretty important to actually be "correct."Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03805391150810848826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-3510372386190102322012-02-16T15:39:53.691-05:002012-02-16T15:39:53.691-05:00Oh and welcome back Sean, I love your recaps no ma...Oh and welcome back Sean, I love your recaps no matter what those haters on EW say!Shellienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-27548104354222118882012-02-16T15:38:31.103-05:002012-02-16T15:38:31.103-05:00I agree that what you do in "real" life ...I agree that what you do in "real" life has nothing to do with the show but that one chick (can't remember her name) is a special education teacher, which I would think requires a lot of patience and understanding but saw none of that in her. If she taught my child, I would be appalled at her behavior.Shellienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-33914898212274802342012-02-16T14:51:17.178-05:002012-02-16T14:51:17.178-05:00A phlebotomist is a nurse or other health worker t...A phlebotomist is a nurse or other health worker trained in drawing blood for testing or donation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-23356811418378666162012-02-16T14:32:21.939-05:002012-02-16T14:32:21.939-05:00I don't understand why you're obsessing ov...I don't understand why you're obsessing over their careers. It is just a game! What they do in the game will not and should not affect their lives outside of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-57798672565585852702012-02-16T11:42:50.301-05:002012-02-16T11:42:50.301-05:00No one has mentioned Jonas, including the editors ...No one has mentioned Jonas, including the editors of this episode, yet I have a feeling he'll be sticking around for awhile. Don't know why.<br /><br />Despite what the trolls on EW try to stir up, I enjoy your recaps, Sean.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01563142738245530462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-31171297560455005172012-02-16T11:04:05.763-05:002012-02-16T11:04:05.763-05:00Let's just say "ambience" is the mor...Let's just say "ambience" is the more common spelling, though sometimes "ambiance" is used as an alternative.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-18426250449184547952012-02-16T11:01:50.348-05:002012-02-16T11:01:50.348-05:00Love reading your Survivor thoughts each week...ni...Love reading your Survivor thoughts each week...nice job!<br /><br />But, you wrote about Kat: "Doesn’t know what “ambiance” means"<br /><br />The word is spelled "ambience." If you're going to mock a person about not knowing a word's definition, you can at least spell the word in question correctly. Right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-45333792431636902252012-02-16T10:22:51.304-05:002012-02-16T10:22:51.304-05:00Glad to have your commentary back, Sean. This epi...Glad to have your commentary back, Sean. This episode took some getting used to without any tiles or an isthmus to visit. Also, I think there was only one Jesus reference. Praise the Lord! What a breath of fresh air.<br /><br />I was more impressed with the women than the men as individuals but, sexist as it may be, I don't think they'll be able to hold up in the challenges. I liked Chelsea, Kim, and Nina (got a hunch about her).<br /><br />I liked Jay the best on the men's side but didn't have a problem with cocky Matt. Did not like Michael or Troy. I agreed that Coach came immediately to mind when being introduced to Troy but that impression faded quickly.<br /><br />From the editing, Chelsea and Jay came across as the sharpest phlebotomists. Whoops, I meant strategists.<br /><br />I do not see Colton nor Alicia surviving long due to their tribe dynamics.<br /><br />I'm not sure "respectfully" and "midget" go together. I'm not terribly PC myself but I didn't like that. <br /><br />"Hidden Immunity Idols" shall now simply be called "Placed Immunity Idols." <br /><br />Great to have another season underway and I always feel like Im watching the episodes with you.R.P. McMurphynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-4114333386074176422012-02-16T09:42:56.561-05:002012-02-16T09:42:56.561-05:00Usually they go over the challenge prior to the ca...Usually they go over the challenge prior to the castaways actually doing it, so it's crazy that they did not follow Jeff's instructions for the challenge. Character development s lacking in a one hour premier, bring back the 2 hor premier. Agreed on your observations and choices of tribe members for sucess and failure. Hopefully next weeks episode will be more engaging .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-72810757915663161712012-02-16T06:32:52.872-05:002012-02-16T06:32:52.872-05:00after a quick start with theivery and surprises, i...after a quick start with theivery and surprises, i think this season for me will be known as "survivor: whirled one"CockamAmynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-24062980286818575732012-02-16T01:46:05.874-05:002012-02-16T01:46:05.874-05:00I didn't like the stealing on the first episod...I didn't like the stealing on the first episode,<b> but </b> people seem to forget that Rupert did the same thing in his first appearance, 2003's Survivor: Pearl Islands. I think the difference is that when a player is likable like Rupert, their behavior is justified as being "part of the game." But when an unsavory player does the same thing, that person is seen as scum.Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-12698205153745760082012-02-16T01:23:00.776-05:002012-02-16T01:23:00.776-05:00So glad Redemption Island has gone it killed any f...So glad Redemption Island has gone it killed any finality of an episode . Lets hope the challenges are not to lame Men vs Women makes it hard not to be bias .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-27505915820807653432012-02-16T01:04:09.196-05:002012-02-16T01:04:09.196-05:00Oh yeah, as far as the challenge, the men totally ...Oh yeah, as far as the challenge, the men totally should have taken the win. Like my husband and I were saying, you go on Survivor to win. You get handed a 100% chance on winning on one hand, and a 99.9% on the other- you take the win!<br /><br />I know there is social game to think of, but at some point, at least a few of the women will HAVE to form an alliance with some of the men- and right now, they *all* "look bad" to the women (who were acting really immature IMO), so they are still on even keel.Alishanoreply@blogger.com