Survivor: Caramoan -- "Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest" -- 4/17/13
04-18-13, 11:38 AM
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Re: Survivor: Caramoan -- "Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest" -- 4/17/13
Won't ever happen, but how bad-ass would it be if Cochran were to take over for Probst as host if Probst were ever to walk away from the show? Probst adds nothing but familiarity (and annoying prodding during TC) to the show anymore, so someone as enthused, informed, and snarky as Cochran would be a refreshing change of pace.
04-18-13, 03:41 PM
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Re: Survivor: Caramoan -- "Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest" -- 4/17/13
Won't ever happen, but how bad-ass would it be if Cochran were to take over for Probst as host if Probst were ever to walk away from the show? Probst adds nothing but familiarity (and annoying prodding during TC) to the show anymore, so someone as enthused, informed, and snarky as Cochran would be a refreshing change of pace.
04-18-13, 03:46 PM
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Re: Survivor: Caramoan -- "Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest" -- 4/17/13
Won't ever happen, but how bad-ass would it be if Cochran were to take over for Probst as host if Probst were ever to walk away from the show? Probst adds nothing but familiarity (and annoying prodding during TC) to the show anymore, so someone as enthused, informed, and snarky as Cochran would be a refreshing change of pace.
04-18-13, 03:49 PM
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Re: Survivor: Caramoan -- "Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest" -- 4/17/13
Since there was a bit of a meltdown this week, I thought I'd post this here--Probst on Brandon's meltdown:
"We were actually very excited [about Brandon's return] because he had a new approach to the game," says Probst. "He said he wasn't going to be as emotionally reactive and felt that after playing once he was better prepared for the 39-day adventure. We felt Brandon had the potential for a true underdog story of a young man who was overwhelmed the first time he played and was seeking redemption."
As for during the actual confrontation at the Immunity Challenge, Probst says security was on stand by, as was the show's psychologist.
"Because something like this had never happened before there was no plan in place. I was assessing moment to moment, making decisions based on what was playing out in front of me," says Probst. "I can share with you that I was whispering instructions into my microphone (which is fed to our audio department) for our safety and security guys to be ready to assist if necessary. I was also asking for our show psychologist to be put on a boat and brought over immediately so she could counsel Brandon after the incident was over."
It turns out a psychologist is made available to all "Survivor" players when they are voted out, which we were unaware of.
"Our psychologist is there for any contestant who needs care whenever they need it. If necessary we find a psychologist or therapist for a contestant in their home town," says Probst. "I can't speak about Brandon specifically due to confidentiality, but we are in constant communication with him and will be for as long as he needs it."
As for during the actual confrontation at the Immunity Challenge, Probst says security was on stand by, as was the show's psychologist.
"Because something like this had never happened before there was no plan in place. I was assessing moment to moment, making decisions based on what was playing out in front of me," says Probst. "I can share with you that I was whispering instructions into my microphone (which is fed to our audio department) for our safety and security guys to be ready to assist if necessary. I was also asking for our show psychologist to be put on a boat and brought over immediately so she could counsel Brandon after the incident was over."
It turns out a psychologist is made available to all "Survivor" players when they are voted out, which we were unaware of.
"Our psychologist is there for any contestant who needs care whenever they need it. If necessary we find a psychologist or therapist for a contestant in their home town," says Probst. "I can't speak about Brandon specifically due to confidentiality, but we are in constant communication with him and will be for as long as he needs it."
04-18-13, 03:59 PM
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Re: Survivor: Caramoan -- "Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest" -- 4/17/13
Several puzzling things happened last night:
(1) A contestant (and a female, to boot) is frantically yelling "Help!" in a jungle environment, and only ONE person even bothers to go see what's going on? Even just for curiosity's sake, one would think that somebody else would eventually wander over. That jwhole situation didn't pass the smell test.
(2) If Jeff doesn't point out the possibility that the amigos might NOT play their idols & might just be bluffing, would the vote have been the same? Did he plant the seed that encouraged the votes to stick with the original plan, and would someone else have gone otherwise? Or would everyone have just voted for Phillip?
Observations:
Unless they find a re-hidden idol(s) other continue to win physical challenges, the smart money says that Malcolm , Reynold, & Eddie are toast (in that order). Malcolm has the best overall game, Reynold next, & Eddie has brawn but little brains. Once they're gone, the rest have a fairly even balance of physical/mental skills.
IMHO, Sherri's a lock for the final three. Otherwise, they could easily have taken her out last night, but Andrea's name came up instead. Sherri's very little threat in challenges, she hasn't done anything memorable in game play, & she would only have three fans (at most) on the jury; therefore, she would be perfect to sit beside you in the finals. Can't see her getting any votes except out of spite toward the other two, and most of the other five have been pretty likeable.
The other five (assuming the amigos are gone, which the producers will fight hard to avoid, so I expect to see some easy-to-find idols & physical challenges in the next four episodes) have all shown some combination of alliance-bonding, mental acuity, and physical skills. Any of them could make a better argument than Sherri. Why would she be #6 in the pecking order when there's a lot stronger competition?
(1) A contestant (and a female, to boot) is frantically yelling "Help!" in a jungle environment, and only ONE person even bothers to go see what's going on? Even just for curiosity's sake, one would think that somebody else would eventually wander over. That jwhole situation didn't pass the smell test.
(2) If Jeff doesn't point out the possibility that the amigos might NOT play their idols & might just be bluffing, would the vote have been the same? Did he plant the seed that encouraged the votes to stick with the original plan, and would someone else have gone otherwise? Or would everyone have just voted for Phillip?
Observations:
Unless they find a re-hidden idol(s) other continue to win physical challenges, the smart money says that Malcolm , Reynold, & Eddie are toast (in that order). Malcolm has the best overall game, Reynold next, & Eddie has brawn but little brains. Once they're gone, the rest have a fairly even balance of physical/mental skills.
IMHO, Sherri's a lock for the final three. Otherwise, they could easily have taken her out last night, but Andrea's name came up instead. Sherri's very little threat in challenges, she hasn't done anything memorable in game play, & she would only have three fans (at most) on the jury; therefore, she would be perfect to sit beside you in the finals. Can't see her getting any votes except out of spite toward the other two, and most of the other five have been pretty likeable.
The other five (assuming the amigos are gone, which the producers will fight hard to avoid, so I expect to see some easy-to-find idols & physical challenges in the next four episodes) have all shown some combination of alliance-bonding, mental acuity, and physical skills. Any of them could make a better argument than Sherri. Why would she be #6 in the pecking order when there's a lot stronger competition?
04-18-13, 04:06 PM
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Re: Survivor: Caramoan -- "Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest" -- 4/17/13
Now, THAT woulda been the craziest tribal council ever.
04-18-13, 04:34 PM
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Re: Survivor: Caramoan -- "Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest" -- 4/17/13
(1) A contestant (and a female, to boot) is frantically yelling "Help!" in a jungle environment, and only ONE person even bothers to go see what's going on? Even just for curiosity's sake, one would think that somebody else would eventually wander over. That jwhole situation didn't pass the smell test.
a) Dawn cries so much that the others just tuned it out
b) She was too far away to be heard, and the reactions were just edited in to make it look like everyone heard
04-18-13, 05:28 PM
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Re: Survivor: Caramoan -- "Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest" -- 4/17/13
Didn't Dawn specifically call for Brenda?
It's possible that others did show up, but they edited around that.
It's possible that others did show up, but they edited around that.
04-18-13, 06:28 PM
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Re: Survivor: Caramoan -- "Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest" -- 4/17/13
And, seriously, I don't like Brenda (even more now that she seemed really eager to get rid of Andrea), but has anyone come this far in the game and gotten less time to talk? She won that one challenge and still didn't get any talking time, so her finding Dawn's retainer is just about the biggest thing to happen in her edit all season and next week is Jury member 3 already.
Oh, and not that this is new, just as last week's immunity favored a smaller person and therefore, likely a girl, there was NEVER a doubt in my mind that when they showed this week's immunity challenge that it would be either Malcolm or Reynold. I, personally, missed it when they stopped doing water challenges and do get bored with stuff where you have to just balance cups or plates or something, but there was NO chance (NONE) of a female getting the win in that final leg. Brenda got in because of a mistake and the strongest female, Andrea, was a total non-factor.
Oh, and not that this is new, just as last week's immunity favored a smaller person and therefore, likely a girl, there was NEVER a doubt in my mind that when they showed this week's immunity challenge that it would be either Malcolm or Reynold. I, personally, missed it when they stopped doing water challenges and do get bored with stuff where you have to just balance cups or plates or something, but there was NO chance (NONE) of a female getting the win in that final leg. Brenda got in because of a mistake and the strongest female, Andrea, was a total non-factor.
As for last week favoring a woman. True, to an extent, but really it favored someone comfortable in the water who doesn't panic. The last time they did that challenge it was two guys at the end (Ozzie and Jason). In her secret scene after she won the immunity (the one that didn't make the show!), Brenda talked about being very comfortable underwater, which stands to reason as she owns her own water based business.
Both Brenda and Andrea are exceptional swimmers, but given who was competing there was no way one of the guys wasn't winning the immunity last night.
Also, I don't blame Phillip for not doing it b/c there was no way he was winning.
04-18-13, 06:58 PM
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04-18-13, 11:29 PM
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Re: Survivor: Caramoan -- "Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest" -- 4/17/13
Watching the show, I knew that view of Brenda crawling under the log would make its appearance on this thread.
04-19-13, 05:20 AM
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Re: Survivor: Caramoan -- "Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest" -- 4/17/13
"Wanna see what yer playing for?"
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04-19-13, 06:26 AM
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Re: Survivor: Caramoan -- "Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest" -- 4/17/13
I'd never be able to play with Andrea. I'd never be able to tell her no and would do pretty much anything she told me to. Even if she drug me to the end I'd probably just make a case for her like Natalie and Phillip did for Boston Rob.
04-19-13, 09:07 AM
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04-21-13, 03:08 AM
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Re: Survivor: Caramoan -- "Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest" -- 4/17/13
Still trying to figure out why Dawn needed Brenda to snorkel for her teeth. I mean it was her teeth she lost, not her eyeballs.
And
@ Cochran in the preview.
And
@ Cochran in the preview.
04-22-13, 12:37 AM
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Re: Survivor: Caramoan -- "Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest" -- 4/17/13
Malcolm had the right strategy in digging out all the bags, but clearly he's no Penner in this challenge.
And come on! Enough with the "blacks on Survivor can't swim" device!
I noticed that too. That would be clever if he's secretly with the amigos--maybe he has a strategy after all?
And come on! Enough with the "blacks on Survivor can't swim" device!
I noticed that too. That would be clever if he's secretly with the amigos--maybe he has a strategy after all?
