tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post7606503451260717364..comments2023-08-08T11:08:05.830-04:00Comments on Sean's Random Thoughts: Survivor South Pacific Recap: “The Second-Class Citizen Fights Back”Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03805391150810848826noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-80631088224373464892011-12-12T03:11:01.531-05:002011-12-12T03:11:01.531-05:00Thanks again for the recap Sean! Edna's demis...Thanks again for the recap Sean! Edna's demise this week is a shining example of another Survivor (non) player who got checkmated cos she didn't think more moves ahead. She knew she was 6th in that alliance from day 6 and did nothing for the next 25 days to change things, until she literally ran out of moves.<br /><br />I thought the puzzle was a great team challenge but a poor individual immunity challenge. II challenges should not allow anyone to directly influence the performance of another player. It's just not fair. Especially when the norm after the merge is that certain players are more at risk than others and clearly need the II more. It's hard enough to beat the others for II, and to have to beat them all together?? Similarly, I have never been a fan either of allowing Survivors to sit out of II challenges for food. You are rewarding players who did not earn the reward, and further penalizing those who don't have the numbers. <br /><br />PS. I can't really tell what was the goal of the next duel, as the cube colors and patterns look trivial. But it does seem like Edna could be trying to memories the start state of the puzzle, rather than confirming she got everything right, as suggested by Jeff's voice-over.Eudaemonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-77012198990612116452011-12-10T00:15:14.295-05:002011-12-10T00:15:14.295-05:00They need to bring back the reward challenges , th...They need to bring back the reward challenges , they help change the dynamics of the tribe . More so when the winner is someone on the out ,It would also have help in stopping Boston Robs / Coaches puppetry .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-90160203311800006082011-12-10T00:15:12.334-05:002011-12-10T00:15:12.334-05:00They need to bring back the reward challenges , th...They need to bring back the reward challenges , they help change the dynamics of the tribe . More so when the winner is someone on the out ,It would also have help in stopping Boston Robs / Coaches puppetry .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-23409021344686650402011-12-08T21:55:34.564-05:002011-12-08T21:55:34.564-05:00I completely seen that where it looked like Ozzy h...I completely seen that where it looked like Ozzy had his arm around Cochran, tho that's not the first time they tried at a possible something between them; remember the challenge where they were tearing the pig apart? Didn't Jeff say something like "Ozzy gives Cochran a little kiss"??<br /><br />Also I agree Edna really doesn't use her head when she scrambles & says the most twisted things...<br /><br />Love the recaps Sean!! :DVomithttp://www.youtube.com/vomitinyourfacenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-28096133719702735922011-12-08T21:39:33.106-05:002011-12-08T21:39:33.106-05:00News Flash of the Day..."Dimples" Jeff P...News Flash of the Day..."Dimples" Jeff Probst has gotten married, we learned he is 50 yrs old and married a 40 yr old actress...☺...HoH8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-28512313353688823822011-12-08T20:16:38.833-05:002011-12-08T20:16:38.833-05:00While I don't like it, the remaining 5 played ...While I don't like it, the remaining 5 played the correct strategy. In the game of Survivor if you want to win you stick with your alliance to the very end. Too bad it makes for boring TV.<br /><br />What the game of Survivor needs is an effective way to crack an alliance. <br /><br />Pre-merge tribe shuffling can break an alliance, but it is random. Maybe a breaks an alliance, maybe it doesn't. And I hate to see players go out on bad luck.<br /><br />My suggestion is to create a rule where individual immunity can be traded for nullify the vote of 1 or maybe even 2 other players.<br /><br />It is post merge, were the ability to break an alliance is critical. <br /><br />The opportunity is won through skill.<br /><br />It adds another dimension the game as right choice depends on the player and the circumstances at that point in the game.<br /><br />It adds drama - you can protect your alliance, but you put yourself at risk.<br /><br />Most game changing move fizzle due to lack of votes - this addresses that problem. <br /><br />Adding variables to the game makes the game less predicable, therefore more entertaining for the audience.<br /><br />Worth playing for?<br /><br />Who do a talk to about making this happen?jimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-31979414550016806532011-12-08T18:11:15.057-05:002011-12-08T18:11:15.057-05:00Yeah, at first I thought that Ozzy had his arm aro...Yeah, at first I thought that Ozzy had his arm around Cochran, and I thought WTF is this crap. It was nice of Ozzy, to be nice and friendly to Cochran, after he got kicked out. <br /><br />I hope Albert wins, I think he has sort of flow under the rader, but comes up just enough to be noticed and given some credit in the end. Sophie won't win because she has not really done much, and has not made or encouraged any sort of game changing moves. <br /><br />If Coach, goes up against Ozzy, in the final 3, then Coach definitely has no chance of winning, All of Ozzy's old tribe (perhaps except for Cochran) will vote for him, and upolu will be split with coach. <br /><br />Why is coach still in this game to begin with? Don't these people learn anything. Get rid of the vets ASAP, no matter what you think you need them for, get RID of them ASAP. that's what they did to Russel last season, and if only the other tribe had done the same to Boston Rob, it would have been a great season.A Kamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-44287759697946798432011-12-08T17:16:35.037-05:002011-12-08T17:16:35.037-05:00Nope, his arm wasn't around Cochran. It was an...Nope, his arm wasn't around Cochran. It was an optical illusion that you can see at one point when Cochran moves.<br /><br />I thought so too, but after backing it up and watching it a couple more times, you could tell for certainSeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03805391150810848826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-56413174405397862392011-12-08T15:36:18.726-05:002011-12-08T15:36:18.726-05:00Alright, so while I may be in the minority, I'...Alright, so while I may be in the minority, I'm hoping for Sophie to win. I'd be okay with Albert winning as well, but I really don't care to see anyone else win. Edna is a nice lady, but I think Survivor's paranoia was making her a bit crazy. It's probably good she left when she did or she may have actually started eating Coach's shit. <br />I'm fairly sure Ozzy's arm was around Cochran. Also, I thought it was nice that Ozzy was not a dick to Cochran. Had it been Jim or Keith, they would have been super terrible to him. <br />Last thought: DEAR GOD, VOTE OUT BRANDON. Like seriously, I'm calling on the Lord, (pulling a Brandon), and asking to never have to hear Brandon speak again. Well, with the exception of Ponderosa where he will be made hilarious with Jim's hatred.Alexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-2287906696098140842011-12-08T13:40:41.503-05:002011-12-08T13:40:41.503-05:00I agree with the person who wrote that they should...I agree with the person who wrote that they should switch up the teams prior to the merge. As far as Coach and Ozzy, I really enjoy watching Coach, even tho he can be goofy sometimes. He's a character, for sure! And that's entertaining. I REALLY hope that Ozzy doesn't win. While I really like having former Survivors play with rookies (because I enjoy seeing them again), it seems the former Survivors are looked up to as leaders and will probably always end up winning, which is unfair to the rookies. There is a chance that Sophie or - is Henry his name?- might win by flying beneath the radar, as many have done in the past- not ticking anyone off, not being bossy, etc. and Sophie has been strong in the challenges, too.<br />Personally, I still look forward to each episode and will watch it till the end, even if Ozzy wins. =(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-86280456471252501782011-12-08T12:39:57.181-05:002011-12-08T12:39:57.181-05:00Other than that one domestic violance comment from...Other than that one domestic violance comment from Edna, I really liked her. I was so hoping she would change the minds of her tribemates. She was very well spoken. It seems we see so little of that anymore. I would love for someone who is that well spoken to get to the end inorder to answer questions from the jury. I can already see Ozzy up there sputtering uhh's and err's and one word answers. BLA!<br /><br />I think if Coach brings Brandon and Ozzy to the end Coach wins. In fact, I don't think Coach can lose, no matter who he brings. If the other players are smart, they'll vote him off first chance they get. <br /><br />However, I really hope they vote Brandon off next week. If he makes it to the end, he'll think it's because of his brilliant strategy or trust in God. UGG!! <br /><br />I don't know who I'm rooting for this season. It hasn't been as fun to watch as usual. I feel they should stop bringing back former Survivors to play with rookies. I can't understand why the rookies always follow around the previous Survivors like puppy dogs. Vote them out and do it ASAP! Seems like they are all playing Coach's game this year just as they all played Rob's game last season. Oh well, I guess if you can get a whole tribe to fall on their knees for you and follow you for this long, you deserve to win.<br />~ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-86441013034584461122011-12-08T10:01:41.040-05:002011-12-08T10:01:41.040-05:00Coach should have at least kept Edna around for on...Coach should have at least kept Edna around for one more night.Edna was the only one who befriended Coach from the beginning. She only asked for one more night.that would have showed Edna she was a valued member of the tribe.Now with all his honesty,and integrity,that will cost him one less vote.To keep Brandon over Edna is just wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-74453590158717989082011-12-08T09:57:47.432-05:002011-12-08T09:57:47.432-05:00This season is a repeat of last season with Coach ...This season is a repeat of last season with Coach replacing Boston Rob. They need to go back to the pre-merge tribe swap. that is the only way you can break up a group of 5/6 that has had 20 plus days to bond. Coach does look like he is going to pull a Colby and bring strong people to the final (Ozzy, Sophie) over non winners (Cochran, Edna, Brandon) because he wants to play with "honor and integrity".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-70819509389711193672011-12-08T09:56:29.794-05:002011-12-08T09:56:29.794-05:00Holy Balls! More religion and a promise to eat ex...Holy Balls! More religion and a promise to eat excrement. Other than that, did anything else happen?<br /><br />Never knew how easy it was to walk to an island, unless of course it was, in actuality, an isthmus! Just as in previous product placement episodes, Coach knows all the right things to say to get some extra screen time.<br /><br />Amazed that Cochran's violent thrusts of the balance board worked so well early on in advancing the ball. Loved the editing with Ozzy stating that Cochran had a chance and the quick cut saying, "He doesn't stand a chance." Wish he won.<br /><br />Sounds like I'm in the minority but I'm liking Sophie. Some of the others come across as fake to me and I see her saying what she really feels. That rarely, if ever, will get you the win but I appreciate her bluntness versus all the praying.<br /><br />I guess it's realistic that Ozzy could get enough votes for a win if he made it to the final three. That leaves 9 jury members. Clearly the 3 members of Ozzy's alliance would go for him and I think Edna could and Cochran could as well as a way to redeem his flip. They need Ozzy out! <br /><br />I fear the editing showing Edna in a virtually certain win in the challenge next week means that there's no way she will actually beat him.<br /><br />Holy Balls and God Bless. Let us pray...R.P. McMurphynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-50795514391965236012011-12-08T07:05:31.069-05:002011-12-08T07:05:31.069-05:00Did anyone hear one of the Upolo tribe yell out to...Did anyone hear one of the Upolo tribe yell out to Cochran as he left Redemption (non) island 'lose the sweater vest' or was that all in my mind? If I did hear that correctly, it was really funny! And yeah, why would Edna use 'eating his stool' as a reference to why she wasn't lying to Albert about Coach's stance for tribal...because she was full of bullshit maybe?OneDutchessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-226439302427689812011-12-08T03:57:32.476-05:002011-12-08T03:57:32.476-05:00Gotta say I was hoping Russel would be Brandons lo...Gotta say I was hoping Russel would be Brandons loved one. The eliminations have become more predicatable and boring than a CYO dance. Don't think Ben "Coach" Wade has a shot of getting the win. If Ozzie can make it to the final 3, I think he wins. Almost hoping the tease for next week about redemption (non) island isn't a real tell. This season has become BORiING. Still watching to the end tho.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-45290938774330605572011-12-07T22:56:54.703-05:002011-12-07T22:56:54.703-05:00Oh yeah and Sophie, you are so annoying to watch o...Oh yeah and Sophie, you are so annoying to watch on television. Giving airport orders to your dad and rolling your eyes and barely waving as he leaves.. Tinky Winky you are a rude and boring lady.Emma Furfaronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-45493123303087957582011-12-07T22:54:56.323-05:002011-12-07T22:54:56.323-05:00Emma's Random Thoughts:
-Recap > Episode
-E...Emma's Random Thoughts:<br />-Recap > Episode<br />-Episode = BoringEmma Furfaronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-18362297163743480052011-12-07T22:17:13.635-05:002011-12-07T22:17:13.635-05:00Also, I am 99% sure Ozzy had his arm around Cochra...Also, I am 99% sure Ozzy had his arm around Cochran. I was staring at that so confused!Choirchick22https://www.blogger.com/profile/04805873072417701011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8287535895548901963.post-25171652623233568142011-12-07T22:14:11.391-05:002011-12-07T22:14:11.391-05:00Oh G-sus. When Edna said that very special sentenc...Oh G-sus. When Edna said that very special sentence, I sat there with my mouth open for a good five minutes. If I was listening to this woman, I would be all on board. When she said that, I would have instantly wanted her off as fast as I could get her before she actually did what she suggested. Who in any sort of mind would say that for any reason??<br />I feel like Coach has played a good game, but he's destroying his chances to win. A smart person would take Edna to the end. A smart person would not ever EVER take Ozzy to the end. Coach's on track to surrounding himself with people who might deserve to win more than him. He better fix that fast.<br />So sad Cochran didn't win the Duel. Hopefully the teaser for next week isn't just all for show. I don't want Ozzy to get anywhere close to the end game. I don't like him, and I don't want him to win. <br />I guess I'll say Sophie or Rick for the win. Rick for that hilarious booty grab! And because he's the only one I haven't disliked at all this season. Sophie because at least she can win challenges and she can spot the b.s. from every tribe member.Choirchick22https://www.blogger.com/profile/04805873072417701011noreply@blogger.com