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This week saw Sherea voted off. And, boy, she was none too happy about it. It'd be interesting to see what type of an elementary school teacher she is with a temper like that.
James starts things off by moaning over his fate. He hopes out loud that his team doesn't decide to throw another competition and then vote him off. I found this hysterical since that was the whole point to throwing the last one. Ironically, things wouldn't work out that way...
Fei Long again chooses to sit Courtney out of a non-physical challenge. This strategy has yet to pay off, in my opinion.
Jean-Robert adds two wonderful entries to the Survivor quote hall of fame with back to back-ers:
"Charmin time!"
"Western toilet, baby!"
I suspect that this is the first time in history that the phrase "western toilet" has been used as a battle cry. Many hours of Internet research have led me to post this informative link for those not familiar with the use of a western-style toilet: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sugar/46360291/
Fei Long enjoyed the reward after winning the challenge with a nice snack and a hot bath. I couldn't help but notice that when Courtney got in her bath, the water level actually went down.
After the almost inevitable player swap, Zhan Hu begins to doubt their strategy of throwing challenges when Frosti will no longer make eye contact. Peih-Gee begins the swing from "we need to throw the challenge" to "I think we really need to win the next challenge", which probably sets some type of Survivor karma record.
I've decided that Todd is evil. I should have seen it earlier when I got a good look at his hat. He's diabolical, clever and I wish I had put more money on him.
Todd and Amanda make a laughable attempt to surreptitiously pull down the hidden idol. Bored, Frosti intervenes and is rewarded by entrance into the Fei Long power play. I thought for a moment that Todd was going to attack him.
Todd then shares the idol with James in a nice piece of strategy to wipe out the other tribe before the reunion of players. He has the gall to tell James "when you get back to the other camp, grab the idol, but don't let anyone see!" Good advice, Mr. Subtle. He should have lent James his special hat so he could be vewwwwwwy quiet about it.
The immunity challenge comes along and it requires eating! Fei Long immediately discovers a type of challenge that Courtney is even worse at than a physical challenge. Kind of her Achilles Eel. Okay, you try to be funny after six weeks.
Jaime and Courtney square off and begin to eat their eels. I'd like to point out that I am currently exercising tremendous restraint here. Courtney finishes part of one and starts looking to purge, while Jaime finishes off her meal in record time.
James and lunch lady Denise go head to head eating bird fetuses. Nasty, but I'll bet Denise has served up worse stuff than that. I loved Denise's strategy of screaming at her dead bird to get psyched up. All it was missing was a "get in my belly!"
James is unable to watch Denise fail to complete the challenge and gallantly wolfs down his bird. I can't help but wonder if this is the first time someone has ever eaten a bird fetus out of pity. Todd's strategy falls by the wayside.
I wonder whether it has occurred to James that he can very easily have two immunity idols now...It's hard to see him not going very deep into the game at this point.
Virtually every member of Fei Long gathers in one area of the camp to discuss who would get the boot. Jean-Robert, off by himself, begins to sense that something isn't quite right. No doubt it's those well-honed instincts and ability to read people. They did everything but glower and point.
At tribal council Sherea seems a bit...irritable. The way she laid into Jean-Robert made him actually look like he was going to cry. Good stuff. I bet she can really lay into those kids back at school.
As the remainder of Fei Long stumbles off into the night, I couldn't help but notice that Courtney was struggling to carry her torch.
In the next week or two I expect we'll see some money winners for first individual immunity winner (Todd does not count since it was the hidden immunity idol) and the first member of the jury.
See you next week on....Survivor!
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Survivorfest China - week 5
Aaron was voted out last night in one of the most maddening Survivors to date. A few thoughts before we get to that:
Did anyone else think that the panda lolling in the trees in the opening scene looked a lot like Jean-Robert? Panda bear/John-Robert...coincidence? If Jean-Robert is eaten by a panda later in the season you all will be calling me a genius. I can wait until then.
So Erik is a virgin. Again, something that might have been helpful to note in his bio. Although I now note that it says "Huffman is a Christian, and he believes his faith will keep him strong and focused when faced with the physical, mental and emotional hardships of SURVIVOR: CHINA." Most guys go into modeling and music to get girls. Ah, well.
I enjoyed the flirty by-play between Erik and Jaime: "Taylor's your middle name? That's a cool name." I don't know about you guys, but where I grew up, guys named Taylor ate paste, wore white belts and were often beaten up for their lunch money. Take it from a guy who went by "Chip".
I was off-base with Big James and Courtney. Looks like James has his eyes on Lunch Lady Denise. I can picture the two of them, in the moonlight, quietly spooning dirt over the freshly laid caskets...If only he could understand a word she said.
When the first boat pulled up to give the tribes their instructions to select two members from the other team to kidnap I could swear the boat guy was Mexican. Seems like even the Chinese are using immigrant labor.
I like how they wanted Frosti...and Sherea...'cause she's tough and fast. Really? I must've missed that episode. Of course, they're used to Courtney.
We got a glimpse into which tribe has an IQ higher than my shoe size. One tribe immediately caught on that James and a "person to be named later" would be taken from their tribe, as well. Meanwhile, Zhan Hu jumped up and down in celebration. "We're going to be seven to their five!" They actually did the math and still didn't see it coming.
The best hang dog expression of the day was Jean-Robert's when he lost two of his strongest tribe mates (and his strongest ally) on the flop. Did you get that Hold 'Em reference? Yeah? Myeh.
I spent most of the first four weeks wondering when Leslie was going to say something. I spent most of last night wishing she would be quiet. That has to be the most grating accent I've ever heard. I think it will seriously hurt her if she makes it to the final two when the jury will not be able to understand her answers to any of their questions.
James quickly asks "who's the brains of dis group?" The answer: "We all of us". Yup.
Does it look to anyone else like Peih-Gee has boils?
They sat Courtney for the challenge again. I can't wait to see what she won't be able to do next week.
James comes up with yet another Survivor hall of fame quote: "[Expletive] Sudoku! Pay attention!"
As far as I know, this was the first tribe to throw a challenge since the one that rolled over in order to vote ("I looooove you, too") Billy out a few seasons ago. Bold strategy or bad move?
I think they should have taken James out instead of Aaaron. Aaron seemed willing to roll over in the hope of staying around another week. James looked legitimately furious about Peih-Gee and Jaime throwing the challenge. Angry enough that it wouldn't surprise me if the canoe made it back to camp with two fewer rowers.
Mad props to James for casting his vote for Peih-Gee instead of Aaron. Go down swingin'. If he ends up facing the jury I think he may get points for that kind of attitude.
I think we'll find out how much CBS meddles in the game "real time" in order to try to keep it interesting. Note how Jeff went out of his way to make sure that James and Aaron knew that Peih-Gee and Jaime threw the challenge. Unless "something" happens, you can expect to see them throw the next challenge and vote James out. What fun would that be?
Three (likely) things can mess this up:
1. They could merge the tribes (seems too early)
2. They could throw the everyone back into their original tribes
3. They could do another tribe member swap
I'm most intrigued by #3. If the other tribe hears about the strategy of throwing challenges, they might try the same thing to rid themselves of Frosti or Sherea. We might be facing the first Survivor challenge where BOTH tribes are trying to lose. I think that would make Jeff's head explode.
See you next week on....Survivor!
Did anyone else think that the panda lolling in the trees in the opening scene looked a lot like Jean-Robert? Panda bear/John-Robert...coincidence? If Jean-Robert is eaten by a panda later in the season you all will be calling me a genius. I can wait until then.
So Erik is a virgin. Again, something that might have been helpful to note in his bio. Although I now note that it says "Huffman is a Christian, and he believes his faith will keep him strong and focused when faced with the physical, mental and emotional hardships of SURVIVOR: CHINA." Most guys go into modeling and music to get girls. Ah, well.
I enjoyed the flirty by-play between Erik and Jaime: "Taylor's your middle name? That's a cool name." I don't know about you guys, but where I grew up, guys named Taylor ate paste, wore white belts and were often beaten up for their lunch money. Take it from a guy who went by "Chip".
I was off-base with Big James and Courtney. Looks like James has his eyes on Lunch Lady Denise. I can picture the two of them, in the moonlight, quietly spooning dirt over the freshly laid caskets...If only he could understand a word she said.
When the first boat pulled up to give the tribes their instructions to select two members from the other team to kidnap I could swear the boat guy was Mexican. Seems like even the Chinese are using immigrant labor.
I like how they wanted Frosti...and Sherea...'cause she's tough and fast. Really? I must've missed that episode. Of course, they're used to Courtney.
We got a glimpse into which tribe has an IQ higher than my shoe size. One tribe immediately caught on that James and a "person to be named later" would be taken from their tribe, as well. Meanwhile, Zhan Hu jumped up and down in celebration. "We're going to be seven to their five!" They actually did the math and still didn't see it coming.
The best hang dog expression of the day was Jean-Robert's when he lost two of his strongest tribe mates (and his strongest ally) on the flop. Did you get that Hold 'Em reference? Yeah? Myeh.
I spent most of the first four weeks wondering when Leslie was going to say something. I spent most of last night wishing she would be quiet. That has to be the most grating accent I've ever heard. I think it will seriously hurt her if she makes it to the final two when the jury will not be able to understand her answers to any of their questions.
James quickly asks "who's the brains of dis group?" The answer: "We all of us". Yup.
Does it look to anyone else like Peih-Gee has boils?
They sat Courtney for the challenge again. I can't wait to see what she won't be able to do next week.
James comes up with yet another Survivor hall of fame quote: "[Expletive] Sudoku! Pay attention!"
As far as I know, this was the first tribe to throw a challenge since the one that rolled over in order to vote ("I looooove you, too") Billy out a few seasons ago. Bold strategy or bad move?
I think they should have taken James out instead of Aaaron. Aaron seemed willing to roll over in the hope of staying around another week. James looked legitimately furious about Peih-Gee and Jaime throwing the challenge. Angry enough that it wouldn't surprise me if the canoe made it back to camp with two fewer rowers.
Mad props to James for casting his vote for Peih-Gee instead of Aaron. Go down swingin'. If he ends up facing the jury I think he may get points for that kind of attitude.
I think we'll find out how much CBS meddles in the game "real time" in order to try to keep it interesting. Note how Jeff went out of his way to make sure that James and Aaron knew that Peih-Gee and Jaime threw the challenge. Unless "something" happens, you can expect to see them throw the next challenge and vote James out. What fun would that be?
Three (likely) things can mess this up:
1. They could merge the tribes (seems too early)
2. They could throw the everyone back into their original tribes
3. They could do another tribe member swap
I'm most intrigued by #3. If the other tribe hears about the strategy of throwing challenges, they might try the same thing to rid themselves of Frosti or Sherea. We might be facing the first Survivor challenge where BOTH tribes are trying to lose. I think that would make Jeff's head explode.
See you next week on....Survivor!
Survivorfest China - week 4
Crazy Dave is out! In a way I'm a little disappointed, because he was the first one this season to pick up a nickname. It would have also been interesting to see a little more Dave and Sherea. They were fighting like an old married couple. Over shells. Good stuff.
Finally, Denise speaks! As I mentioned before it almost seemed like she had disappeared. Now where's Eric...?
Kathy and I agreed that the tribe made a critical mistake by sitting out Courtney on the chopsticks challenge. It wasn't really a physical challenge, so you knew the next one would be...
My favorite line of Survivor China was from James to Crazy Dave: "Yo, man...I told you about da hugging!"
Dave gets the special immunity clue. And promptly trusts Todd with it. Why does everyone trust Todd? Maybe he mentioned something about being a big fan of naked man wrestling.
Second favorite line of Survivor China was from Denise, speaking about the food they got to eat: "Flavor has never tasted so good." quickly followed by "It was the most delicate-est thing I ever put in my mouth!" Ah, lunch ladies...
Jean-Robert speaks Mandarin?!? Okay, I'm a little disappointed that this little nugget of information didn't make his bio! I know he likes Snickers. And Honeycombs. They couldn't tell us he knew frikkin' Mandarin?
I liked the bolo and stick challenge! I said that James looked like he might actually kill someone in that challenge, to which my ten-year-old, Louisa, replied: "That's okay if he does...then he can bury them!" Yup. That's my kid.
I figured Denise would be an ace in the bolo challenge, what with her hobby of axe throwing and all. Alas, she was a dud. Further, she was matched up with Courtney who looked like she could barely stand up in the armor.
My kid, Louisa: "I hope Todd wins...then I'd get a lot of money...cha ching!"
Wife, Kathy: "Well, don't count your chickens before they're hatched."
Louisa: "Huh? But I put money on Chicken..."
Yup. Definitely my kid.
Dave asks Peih-Gee who she is planning to vote off to which she replies "I haven't decided yet". That, my friends, is the kiss of death.
I think Dave is the first contestant I've seen who was voted off and never once looked back as he left. Usually they wave, or smile sadly at one of their pals, or growl something. Never even glanced back.
Next week: Eric the musician is a virgin! I halfway expect a Johnny Fairplay moment.
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Finally, Denise speaks! As I mentioned before it almost seemed like she had disappeared. Now where's Eric...?
Kathy and I agreed that the tribe made a critical mistake by sitting out Courtney on the chopsticks challenge. It wasn't really a physical challenge, so you knew the next one would be...
My favorite line of Survivor China was from James to Crazy Dave: "Yo, man...I told you about da hugging!"
Dave gets the special immunity clue. And promptly trusts Todd with it. Why does everyone trust Todd? Maybe he mentioned something about being a big fan of naked man wrestling.
Second favorite line of Survivor China was from Denise, speaking about the food they got to eat: "Flavor has never tasted so good." quickly followed by "It was the most delicate-est thing I ever put in my mouth!" Ah, lunch ladies...
Jean-Robert speaks Mandarin?!? Okay, I'm a little disappointed that this little nugget of information didn't make his bio! I know he likes Snickers. And Honeycombs. They couldn't tell us he knew frikkin' Mandarin?
I liked the bolo and stick challenge! I said that James looked like he might actually kill someone in that challenge, to which my ten-year-old, Louisa, replied: "That's okay if he does...then he can bury them!" Yup. That's my kid.
I figured Denise would be an ace in the bolo challenge, what with her hobby of axe throwing and all. Alas, she was a dud. Further, she was matched up with Courtney who looked like she could barely stand up in the armor.
My kid, Louisa: "I hope Todd wins...then I'd get a lot of money...cha ching!"
Wife, Kathy: "Well, don't count your chickens before they're hatched."
Louisa: "Huh? But I put money on Chicken..."
Yup. Definitely my kid.
Dave asks Peih-Gee who she is planning to vote off to which she replies "I haven't decided yet". That, my friends, is the kiss of death.
I think Dave is the first contestant I've seen who was voted off and never once looked back as he left. Usually they wave, or smile sadly at one of their pals, or growl something. Never even glanced back.
Next week: Eric the musician is a virgin! I halfway expect a Johnny Fairplay moment.
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Survivorfest China - week 3
Week three and Leslie has been cast out! No change in the pool. The winner for the first individual immunity segment should be coming soon.
Fess up, how many of you winced several times during the wrestling challenge? Bold strategy by Dave, going commando for the event. Lord knows I wouldn't have wanted a piece of that.My favorite moment: James versus Frosti - II. Gotta give the little guy credit. He keeps coming back for more.I was a little shocked to learn that James "never does anything outside". Um...isn't he a grave digger? I have a horrible idea as to what his basement must look like.
Courtney reveals that she weighs 7 pounds. I think that was her pre-Survivor weight. She's probably closer to 4-1/2 by now.I wrote this down in my notebook at 8:23 PM: I want to kill Dave.I wonder if there was anything that Leslie didn't tell the other tribe during her little visit. I'm pretty sure she told them everything she knew including her Social Security number and email password.James + Courtney. Now that's a couple. I get a picture in my head of He-Man and Skeletor.
I have to know...where on earth did Todd get that hat? He looks like a granola Elmer Fudd.
Jean-Robert had best watch his back. I have a feeling that if Todd doesn't get his revenge on Survivor that he might just show up at this door one night, several years from now, with his hunting hat and a shotgun...being veeeewwwwy quiettttt...
I love Leslie's ruse to get Jaime alone to give her the immunity clue: "Can you show me where I can change my clothes?" Um...it's a jungle, Leslie. We've been using the trees.
Did anyone else see it? As Courtney was about to start the sword-chopping challenge she turned to Leslie, folded her hands and sarcastically mouthed "pray for me". Karma's coming, Courtney. You can hear it coming down the tracks...
Leslie indicated that the other tribe wanted to "kidnap" her after the challenege because they had several Christians and they wanted her because she was a Christian, too. Immediately Aaron began plotting to have her voted off because she couldn't be trusted. Yup. Gotta watch out for those untrustworthy Christians...
Was anyone else surprised to find out that Denise was part of the tribe undergoing the voting ceremony? I don't think she was on camera once during the entire "who are we going to make the audience think we're going vote off" segment. I suspect she was off in the jungle practicing her axe-throwing for the next challenge. Now that she's stopped crying she's back on track as my dark horse to win it all.
Back for more next week on....Survivor China!
Fess up, how many of you winced several times during the wrestling challenge? Bold strategy by Dave, going commando for the event. Lord knows I wouldn't have wanted a piece of that.My favorite moment: James versus Frosti - II. Gotta give the little guy credit. He keeps coming back for more.I was a little shocked to learn that James "never does anything outside". Um...isn't he a grave digger? I have a horrible idea as to what his basement must look like.
Courtney reveals that she weighs 7 pounds. I think that was her pre-Survivor weight. She's probably closer to 4-1/2 by now.I wrote this down in my notebook at 8:23 PM: I want to kill Dave.I wonder if there was anything that Leslie didn't tell the other tribe during her little visit. I'm pretty sure she told them everything she knew including her Social Security number and email password.James + Courtney. Now that's a couple. I get a picture in my head of He-Man and Skeletor.
I have to know...where on earth did Todd get that hat? He looks like a granola Elmer Fudd.
Jean-Robert had best watch his back. I have a feeling that if Todd doesn't get his revenge on Survivor that he might just show up at this door one night, several years from now, with his hunting hat and a shotgun...being veeeewwwwy quiettttt...
I love Leslie's ruse to get Jaime alone to give her the immunity clue: "Can you show me where I can change my clothes?" Um...it's a jungle, Leslie. We've been using the trees.
Did anyone else see it? As Courtney was about to start the sword-chopping challenge she turned to Leslie, folded her hands and sarcastically mouthed "pray for me". Karma's coming, Courtney. You can hear it coming down the tracks...
Leslie indicated that the other tribe wanted to "kidnap" her after the challenege because they had several Christians and they wanted her because she was a Christian, too. Immediately Aaron began plotting to have her voted off because she couldn't be trusted. Yup. Gotta watch out for those untrustworthy Christians...
Was anyone else surprised to find out that Denise was part of the tribe undergoing the voting ceremony? I don't think she was on camera once during the entire "who are we going to make the audience think we're going vote off" segment. I suspect she was off in the jungle practicing her axe-throwing for the next challenge. Now that she's stopped crying she's back on track as my dark horse to win it all.
Back for more next week on....Survivor China!
Survivorfest China - week 2
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My week 2 Survivor China thoughts:
At least Denise quit crying.
Unfortunately, Leslie started. I've seen people cry because they're in pain. I've seen people cry because they miss their family, friends, and even their dog. I've never seen someone cry because she misses her Bible. If I were a betting man (and judging by this site and this silly game we're all playing, I think I am) I would presume that Leslie might just have more than a few passages memorized. Or maybe she was just hoping for something heavy to hit Courtney with.
Ashley...two weeks and out. I had her pegged for at least the final six. I can almost see the CBS producers huddled up before the show trying to find some way to keep her on. "Can't we get rid of the one with the mullet instead? No one will complain!"
Is anyone else surprised that someone hasn't killed Dave at some point in his life?
What about that mud wrestling challenge? I'm pretty sure that has the record for the most blurred out sections of any Survivor. In fact, I'm still not sure I know what happened. All I saw for sure was James wading through little Frosti like he was the Incredible Hulk. And Ashley being dragged through the mud by the bag of Jean-Robert's pants. That's probably a sight she'll take to her grave.
Speaking of Jean-Robert, does anyone else question his early-game strategy? "I pretty much want to lay around and do nothing so that when I start contributing after we get food and shelter everyone will notice how much I've stepped up my game". I think I'll try that strategy at work...it'll leave me more time to invent stupid betting games.
I appreciate Todd's honesty (to the camera) and willingness to sell out any other member of the tribe. Particularly Leslie. I think he is actually excited about the prospect of swiping the immunity idol out from under her, voting her off and then taunting her as she extinguishes her torch with her own tears. He's a flight attendant, by the way. I have no doubt that he spits in the drinks of people who ask for an extra pillow.
Back for more Survivor China next week!
My week 2 Survivor China thoughts:
At least Denise quit crying.
Unfortunately, Leslie started. I've seen people cry because they're in pain. I've seen people cry because they miss their family, friends, and even their dog. I've never seen someone cry because she misses her Bible. If I were a betting man (and judging by this site and this silly game we're all playing, I think I am) I would presume that Leslie might just have more than a few passages memorized. Or maybe she was just hoping for something heavy to hit Courtney with.
Ashley...two weeks and out. I had her pegged for at least the final six. I can almost see the CBS producers huddled up before the show trying to find some way to keep her on. "Can't we get rid of the one with the mullet instead? No one will complain!"
Is anyone else surprised that someone hasn't killed Dave at some point in his life?
What about that mud wrestling challenge? I'm pretty sure that has the record for the most blurred out sections of any Survivor. In fact, I'm still not sure I know what happened. All I saw for sure was James wading through little Frosti like he was the Incredible Hulk. And Ashley being dragged through the mud by the bag of Jean-Robert's pants. That's probably a sight she'll take to her grave.
Speaking of Jean-Robert, does anyone else question his early-game strategy? "I pretty much want to lay around and do nothing so that when I start contributing after we get food and shelter everyone will notice how much I've stepped up my game". I think I'll try that strategy at work...it'll leave me more time to invent stupid betting games.
I appreciate Todd's honesty (to the camera) and willingness to sell out any other member of the tribe. Particularly Leslie. I think he is actually excited about the prospect of swiping the immunity idol out from under her, voting her off and then taunting her as she extinguishes her torch with her own tears. He's a flight attendant, by the way. I have no doubt that he spits in the drinks of people who ask for an extra pillow.
Back for more Survivor China next week!
Survivorfest China - week 1
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Some early Survivor China thoughts (note, we've got two underage participants so please maintain a PG rating with replies or comments..plus I embarrass easily):
Fastest "blurred body part" in any of the seasons that I can remember. I wonder if Jean-Robert was a plumber before he became a professional poker player...I knew this category wouldn't last long when Probst surprised them by making them drop off all their bags and go straight to the jungle. What a shocker! Who in the world goes on Survivor in high heels, dress slacks or an evening dress? Have these idiots even seen the show?
Denise was my dark horse for this season. At least until I saw her crying on the train from Shanghai...and crying at camp...and almost crying about the welcoming ceremony...next year I should add a category for who cries the quickest.
Sherea immediately started complaining about the rough "outdoor" conditions. See my comment about idiots and who might have seen this show before.
Chicken, we hardly knew ye.
Interesting lip rings, Ashley. I kept thinking she had fangs. I wonder how long it'll be before she has a nasty lip infection. She seemed to be the running favorite for blurred body part until Jean-Robert "butted" in.
I wonder how long Courtney will be able to take being in "cheerleader camp" before she snaps and attacks Leslie with a machete.
Speaking of Leslie...She made a point of stomping out of the welcome ceremony because it was "too much like worship". As Kathy pointed out, she was awfully quick to kiss the immunity Buddha when it was handed to her.
Dave's occupation is listed as "former model". He seems to have really let himself go. Not that I'm in the running for Mr. Universe, but if I were making a point of saying I had been a model I think I'd try to avoid looking like the Michelin Man in a nationally televised program.
All right, fess up. How many of you laid money down on Jean-Robert because, as a professional poker player, he should be good at "reading people"?
More excitement next week!
Some early Survivor China thoughts (note, we've got two underage participants so please maintain a PG rating with replies or comments..plus I embarrass easily):
Fastest "blurred body part" in any of the seasons that I can remember. I wonder if Jean-Robert was a plumber before he became a professional poker player...I knew this category wouldn't last long when Probst surprised them by making them drop off all their bags and go straight to the jungle. What a shocker! Who in the world goes on Survivor in high heels, dress slacks or an evening dress? Have these idiots even seen the show?
Denise was my dark horse for this season. At least until I saw her crying on the train from Shanghai...and crying at camp...and almost crying about the welcoming ceremony...next year I should add a category for who cries the quickest.
Sherea immediately started complaining about the rough "outdoor" conditions. See my comment about idiots and who might have seen this show before.
Chicken, we hardly knew ye.
Interesting lip rings, Ashley. I kept thinking she had fangs. I wonder how long it'll be before she has a nasty lip infection. She seemed to be the running favorite for blurred body part until Jean-Robert "butted" in.
I wonder how long Courtney will be able to take being in "cheerleader camp" before she snaps and attacks Leslie with a machete.
Speaking of Leslie...She made a point of stomping out of the welcome ceremony because it was "too much like worship". As Kathy pointed out, she was awfully quick to kiss the immunity Buddha when it was handed to her.
Dave's occupation is listed as "former model". He seems to have really let himself go. Not that I'm in the running for Mr. Universe, but if I were making a point of saying I had been a model I think I'd try to avoid looking like the Michelin Man in a nationally televised program.
All right, fess up. How many of you laid money down on Jean-Robert because, as a professional poker player, he should be good at "reading people"?
More excitement next week!
Survivorfest rules
Here is a fun way to enjoy CBS's Survivor:
How do we play?
Each player will need to submit $16 (one dollar for each Survivor contestant). Each player will be given a spreadsheet with the names/bio of each contestant and will list how they wish to distribute their allotment of $16 dollars (in $1 increments) across the pool of contestants.
Example:
Player 1 puts all $16 on Joe
Player 2 puts $1 on each contestant
Player 3 puts $4 on Joe, $4 on Sally, $4 on Tim and $4 on Annabelle
When someone wins, they will receive a share of the prize for that award commensurate with how much of their $16 they placed on the contestant. Details below.
Who wins?
The winner will be people who have placed money on a contestant that:
-Wins the entire Survivor competition
-Is the first person voted off
-Wins the first individual immunity
-Is the first person added to the jury
-Is the first person to have a body part “blurred” out (note, body part due to avoidance of nudity only. Copyright designs, T-shirts or hats with rude words or flashing “the bird” does not count).
How much do I win?
Here is the breakdown of winnings:
Total winner of Survivor - 60% of pot
First person voted off – 10% of pot
First individual immunity winner – 10% of pot
First contestant added to jury – 10% of pot
First person to have body part “blurred” out – 10% of pot
Please note that in the event of multiple players winning any of these categories, you would receive an amount commensurate with how much of your $16 you wagered on the contestant.
For an example, assume we have ten participants for a total pool of $160.
$96 would go to the player(s) who “owned” the ultimate winner of Survivor China.
If the winner was Joe from the example above, the breakout would be as follows (amounts rounded to nearest dollar):
Player 1 would receive $73 (high reward for high risk, putting all $16 on one person)
Player 2 would receive $5 (low reward for low risk, spreading out across all contestants)
Player 3 would receive $18 (moderate reward for moderate risk, would have received more if Player 1 didn’t bet entire amount on one individual)
* anyone interested in checking out my math, see below
If someone has $1 on a contestant and no one else wagered on that person, they take the entire amount. Each dollar is like a share of stock. It becomes valuable (or less so) depending on how much is “purchased”.
This “share” process applies to all the winning pools (i.e. first voted off, etc.)
In order to prevent late entry participants from “vulturing” the chart, no one will see individual entries until all players are paid and have selected. I will post my entries before accepting other entries to avoid a conflict of interest.
Some details:
If there is a conflict (such as whether someone was/wasn’t blurred) I will make a ruling. It’s faster than a popular vote and it’s my stupid game anyway.
All money must be paid with your entry and all pay-outs will take place at the end of the game/season.
If one of the lesser categories (such as blurred body part) does not occur, any funds will be moved into the total winner pool.
In the event that no one chooses the eventual winner, the owners of the second place contestant will be declared winners.
*Math used in example above:
Total pool amount = $160 * 60% = $96 for the total winner pot
3 winners from a pool of ten players.
Break out of “stock” for that winner is:
Player 1 owns 16 shares of the total of 21
Player 2 owns 1 share of the total of 21
Player 3 owns 4 shares of the total of 21
16/21 = 76.19% * $96 = $73 (rounded down)
1/21 = 4.76% * $96 = $5 (rounded up)
4/21 = 19.05% * $96 = $18 (rounded down)
How do we play?
Each player will need to submit $16 (one dollar for each Survivor contestant). Each player will be given a spreadsheet with the names/bio of each contestant and will list how they wish to distribute their allotment of $16 dollars (in $1 increments) across the pool of contestants.
Example:
Player 1 puts all $16 on Joe
Player 2 puts $1 on each contestant
Player 3 puts $4 on Joe, $4 on Sally, $4 on Tim and $4 on Annabelle
When someone wins, they will receive a share of the prize for that award commensurate with how much of their $16 they placed on the contestant. Details below.
Who wins?
The winner will be people who have placed money on a contestant that:
-Wins the entire Survivor competition
-Is the first person voted off
-Wins the first individual immunity
-Is the first person added to the jury
-Is the first person to have a body part “blurred” out (note, body part due to avoidance of nudity only. Copyright designs, T-shirts or hats with rude words or flashing “the bird” does not count).
How much do I win?
Here is the breakdown of winnings:
Total winner of Survivor - 60% of pot
First person voted off – 10% of pot
First individual immunity winner – 10% of pot
First contestant added to jury – 10% of pot
First person to have body part “blurred” out – 10% of pot
Please note that in the event of multiple players winning any of these categories, you would receive an amount commensurate with how much of your $16 you wagered on the contestant.
For an example, assume we have ten participants for a total pool of $160.
$96 would go to the player(s) who “owned” the ultimate winner of Survivor China.
If the winner was Joe from the example above, the breakout would be as follows (amounts rounded to nearest dollar):
Player 1 would receive $73 (high reward for high risk, putting all $16 on one person)
Player 2 would receive $5 (low reward for low risk, spreading out across all contestants)
Player 3 would receive $18 (moderate reward for moderate risk, would have received more if Player 1 didn’t bet entire amount on one individual)
* anyone interested in checking out my math, see below
If someone has $1 on a contestant and no one else wagered on that person, they take the entire amount. Each dollar is like a share of stock. It becomes valuable (or less so) depending on how much is “purchased”.
This “share” process applies to all the winning pools (i.e. first voted off, etc.)
In order to prevent late entry participants from “vulturing” the chart, no one will see individual entries until all players are paid and have selected. I will post my entries before accepting other entries to avoid a conflict of interest.
Some details:
If there is a conflict (such as whether someone was/wasn’t blurred) I will make a ruling. It’s faster than a popular vote and it’s my stupid game anyway.
All money must be paid with your entry and all pay-outs will take place at the end of the game/season.
If one of the lesser categories (such as blurred body part) does not occur, any funds will be moved into the total winner pool.
In the event that no one chooses the eventual winner, the owners of the second place contestant will be declared winners.
*Math used in example above:
Total pool amount = $160 * 60% = $96 for the total winner pot
3 winners from a pool of ten players.
Break out of “stock” for that winner is:
Player 1 owns 16 shares of the total of 21
Player 2 owns 1 share of the total of 21
Player 3 owns 4 shares of the total of 21
16/21 = 76.19% * $96 = $73 (rounded down)
1/21 = 4.76% * $96 = $5 (rounded up)
4/21 = 19.05% * $96 = $18 (rounded down)
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