Malcolm was told by the producers to throw some doubt into the mix of who he is voting for, making us think there is a slight chance he’ll even vote for Dawn. He gives her some advice on what she needs to do to earn his vote tonight, but that if she doesn’t sufficiently live up to his standard he’s set for her, he’s voting for Sherri. Just kidding. He’s definitely voting for Cochran. We got that about 15 seconds after he sat down and fist-pumped after Cochran told Eddie he’s going to be sitting at the dog kennel thing bar with the three amigos, picking up chicks, downing shots, and handing out his Twitter handle to anything that’ll breathe (including the four-legged b!tches at the kennel).
I loved Eddie calling out Dawn for her bullsh!t. Don’t try and tell us how strong you were, Dawn, when you spent the ENTIRE SEASON crying. And having mental breakdowns that only fell short of Brandon’s mental breakdown. We know that everyone breaks at some point or another, but how you break is a telling factor in how the rest of the contestants see you, in the end. You always seemed to be wanting to give up, and I’m not sure everyone wants to give THAT person a vote for $1 million! Better luck the next time. Hell, even Phillip hated on your game. And he’s f*cking crazy.
I did appreciate Dawn’s answer about how she was the one who developed the relationships that got her and Cochran to the end, but Cochran’s retort won out. Yes, you were useful in gathering the information that you brought to your alliance, but it was Cochran who played therapist to your crazy outbursts, kept you semi-centered and on task, and was the one who developed a strategy out of your gained information. You had something going, but Cochran swept that statement under the rug and then had one of Eddie’s dogs piss on that rug just to make sure the stench of your comments were masked by piss.
On a side note – I HAAAAAAAAAAAATE the type of people who don’t laugh, but then say “that’s hilarious!” Hate that. How can something be hilarious and you not even laugh at it?!? I’ve never understood this about people. I know we all outwardly show our reactions differently, but when it comes to humor, that’s something that’s universally shown the same way – with laughter! I get it if people get surprised and don’t show too much emotion or facial expression reaction. They can still be surprised, but that’s an emotion you can hide easily. However, if something is hilarious, you need to laugh. At least give me a chuckle. Ok, final rant – over!
And, if Cochran didn’t already prove enough why he should win, his answer to Brenda’s question sealed it up. In the game of Survivor, it’s all about disassociating emotions from game play. You can still very much be appreciative of a kind gesture someone offers you and then turn around and vote them out. That doesn’t mean you weren’t appreciative of what they did for you, it just offers up a reminder that you’re still involved in a game for $1 million, and if that person is a threat to you winning that money, you need to get them out no matter what it is they’ve done for you or may do for you in the future.
I love Brenda for making Dawn take out her teeth! The entire time she was leading up to it, I thought Brenda wanted to do it to help empower Dawn, but she really just wanted to humiliate her and that’s awesome! It’s completely wrong of her to do and something that isn’t truly forgivable, but still…on an entertainment level, it was the peak of the season! Even better than Brandon’s outburst. And, for Dawn to actually do it, thinking it may sway a few votes her way, shame on your pride Dawn. Keep your swamp teeth in your mouth. Don’t let some brat girl talk you into taking them out on national television because she wants to embarrass you. Best part of the night, though!
And, then they voted…
…for Cochran to win it all!!!!!
In that final three, it was rightfully so that he won! Congrats on the big victory, Cochran. I think this is the first season since Boston Rob won that I could actually live with who won the show. I’m actually not upset about who won. That’s big for me. I don’t take these shows all that seriously, but they do frustrate me, because I hate seeing undeserving people get rich! I know that I’m never going to be rich ever in my life, so I just hate it when I see idiot people getting rich when I don’t believe they deserve it. Like anybody that’s ever been on Jersey Shore. Ugh, don’t get me started…
I’ve always respected Survivor for giving out the results at the beginning of the Reunion show. I would hate it if they dragged it out for a full hour. We all mostly stick around to catch up with the past contestants and see what the future holds for the next season, so there is no reason to drag it out – like every other reality competition show does. Those shows need to learn from Survivor. They’ve done 26 seasons. They know what they’re doing. Or…do they?
Anyway, Brenda’s pregnant, Jeff gets inducted into StealthRUs, Boston Rob introduced his book to the world (if anyone reads it, let me know how it is – but please don’t spend any money on it), Malcolm was on The Bold and The Beautiful (of course he’s trying to become an actor – you need to work on not smirking through each line), Andrea wants to sell her hidden immunity idol, Rudy hates gays but looks damn good for 85, Malcolm won Sprint Player of the Year by 1% over BRENDA?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! (everyone felt THAT bad for her being blindsided???), and the 27th season is going to be Blood vs. Water, and my guess is that it has something to do with family members vs. friends. Blood is thicker than water, right?
And, speaking of the 27th season and the end being the theme of tonight’s blog. I am officially announcing my retirement from Reality Steve’s blogsite. It has been an amazing run. I still remember my sister-in-law telling me about this guy who runs a website about reality television who was looking for writer’s for his website, and that I would be perfect for it because every time she read his blogs, she thought it sounded like me writing it. I read up on it, threw Steve a recap of The Real World, and heard back within a few days that I was exactly what he was looking for. I was excited, as if I was getting a new job that I had been dreaming about my entire life. I’ve always wanted to be a writer. There are three things in this world that I’m 100% sure of at any given time; 1. I’m the funniest mother f*cker you’ll ever meet, 2. I have pretty blue eyes, and 3. I can tell a story (on paper). And, I felt getting to use two of those three in one “job” was going to be a dream come true. Of course, I had visions of this turning me into a famous blogger (that didn’t work out), but even when I started realizing that it wasn’t going to happen, I still got to have some fun doing what I believed I do best. I’ve been so appreciative of all the positive responses I’ve received from everyone. I can’t thank you enough for sticking with me. I love hearing from all of you, no matter what it is you have to say. I will be eternally grateful for this experience. It’s changed my outlook on writing and reality television (which I now hate – just kidding…kinda)!
I’m simply terrible at goodbyes. I don’t know how to say them. For someone who is so good with words, you’d figure I’d be able to come up with something worthy of the experiences we’ve shared over the past few years, but I just have nothing. Just simply stated: Thank you. And goodbye.
And I hope to have you read me again.
Until never,
Written by:
Scott Ottersen
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I am bummed that you are “retiring” Scott! I have always enjoyed your humor and writing style – definitely going to miss you! If/When you ever decide to write again, just know that I will be right there with you! Good luck Scott!
Scott, I will also miss reading your blogs on Survivor and Big Brother. I don’t even watch Big Brother but would read your blogs just for the entertainment value. If/when you decide to write again then please try and get word to us RS fans. Good luck!
Every Thursday morning I check and keep checking to see if your blog is up. Survivor won’t be the same without you!
I appreciate the kind words, everyone! Survivor and Big Brother won’t ever be the same for me, either. I’ve enjoyed adding some entertainment value to the show for all of you. And, if I ever do start up writing again, I’m sure Steve will help me pass the word to all of you good people.
I was laughing my ass off through your blog (it was hilarious, I promise you) until the last paragraph. Now I’m just sad. I actually can’t believe how much I will miss your blogs about both Survivor and BB. 🙁 Thanks for the debates and the laughs!!
I think Cochran hands down is the best I’ve seen handle a final tribal council. He had great responses – exactly what he was talking about – just the right timing of aggression and emotion in his arguments – but ultimately he was very authentic and honest. Sounds cliche, but he was so transparent, that people trusted his answers. I don’t think Dawn was. Authenticity will always win out – even if a person is a little bad. That is probably the most I’ve admired the guy, and he’s come a long way.
I think Dawn had a break down every week, because she strayed pretty far from her true self and was in conflict with that every week. She was doing some things opposite of who she really was, and it took an incredible toll. Problem is, she was doing things that were really herself too – like the friendship with Brenda. She should have held back and not gotten so close to those people until after, then she wouldn’t have had such a tough time turning on them. While she did make the decision to do things she wouldn’t normally do, she still did a lot of the things she normally would do too. Which is why she felt schizo a lot of the time – she kinda was 2 people.
And Lastly Scott – you need to answer this for me before you disappear – were you really roommates at Harvard with Cochran? 😉
Hey Cndgirl, I’ve appreciated your comments on just about every blog I’ve written! I enjoy your point of view and your take on these stupid shows! 🙂
As far as Cochran being my roommate – he was most definitely not! I was just messing around. If he was, he would’ve been doing guest spots on here every week.
This was my first season reading but I wanted to say I thoroughly enjoyed your humor throughout the season!
I have a question and an opinion:
Who gets the 100k second place if no one gets votes? If they sucked that bad it should just go to a therapy fund for The Hand in my opinion.
Also, do you think Malcolm kinda screwed Dawn at the beginning of tribal? Her plan all along might have been to prove that she’s a cutthroat player that played a great game but I watched it and just thought to myself “wow she’s really trying to prove herself to Malcolm.” It completely made me stop listening to her and I only felt that she was following Malcolm’s orders of proving herself.
No way she would’ve won either way but maybe she could’ve squeezed a vote or two out if Malcolm wouldn’t have started the entire thing off the way he did.
Thanks for all the entertainment!
So this season was taped around 8.5 months ago? I sure hope so or Brenda has some explaining to do! Why wasn’t the whole tribe up on the stage? Was Brandon even there, I figured he wasn’t and they didn’t want to draw attention to that?! Will miss your blogs, you are a very funny muther f*cker ya know!
How much you wanna bet Brandon wasn’t there because he’s part of the next season blood vs water that’s probably taping right now? Damn survivor, they’ll do anything to bring them hantz family back…
I’m going to miss you, Scott.
I know I haven’t posted this season (my mother was critically ill from about August 2012 to this past month – doing better now, against all odds – and I’ve been busy/exhausted providing care), but I’ve read your posts whenever I’ve had some “down time” and have really enjoyed them.
Seriously, when things go sideways in life you really need something (ANYthing) to take you away from drama, depression and despair, so you’ve been one of my “lifelines.”
I wish you all the best in your future endeavors & hope you’ll be somewhere on the ‘interweb’ where you can continue to share your talents!
All the best from FanofSteve (and I continue to apologize for my username … but when I first found this site, it was populated only by Reality Steve. I am also FanofScott)!
Thanks everyone for the kind words! I REALLY do appreciate them. I care about all of my readers in a grateful way, so you can take that as genuine when I thank you.
As for the $100k second place prize, I think this is the first time we’ve ever been told about a second place prize for Survivor. I wonder why they did that & allowed Cochran’s comment to air. Personally, I think he may have meant the Sprint Player of the Year or maybe he knew something we all didn’t. I don’t know why they wouldn’t make that info more public. Since nobody got votes, I think they should just give it to Cochran. Don’t be greedy, CBS, and just keep it for yourself.
Also, I believe the show was taped well longer in advance than just 8.5 months. I think it was more like 11-12 months ago at this point in time. Brandon gave an interview a month or so ago, and said something along the lines of it being 10 months passing since taping, so I’d imagine Brenda’s in the clear & isn’t having Cochran’s love child!
I think it’s a foregone conclusion that Brandon is on next season with either Russell, his father, or whoever it was on the Big Brother season a few years back. 100% sure of this.
And, FanofSteve, no worries about the name. I wish you all the best, and hope for a full recovery for your mother! Glad I could help you out even a little bit with my stupid little recaps…
Goodbye you funny motherf*ucker, you will be missed.
Sigh…I am going to miss your recaps so much. How lucky for me you’re my BIL and I’ll get to pick your brain about this stuff whenever I want 🙂
That being said, what if we hatch a plan that I am sooo pissed off at you for “retiring” and we can somehow take that “hatred” onto Survivor blood vs. water? LOL, I’m never gonna let it go…we need to get on a reality show. BB, Survivor, even Catfish was a suggestion, so I’m waiting!
Glad I’m done watching Dawn cry every week. Nothing is more annoying then me watching someone cry, probably because I WOULD be that annoying girl crying ever week.
Great recaps. Thank you.
I am thrilled that Cochran won. He earned it by playing a really good game this season. I like Malcolm too, he’s a good competitor and isn’t mean. I am glad he won the Sprint award. I did not cast a vote.
Brenda played a great game, but not everyone can win, and she should have understood that by getting voted out, it meant she was a serious threat. She should have been prepared for that. I felt she made a mistake in choosing Dawn to share the family reward. She should know to pick your enemy. If she had picked Eddie, then who cares if Eddie didn’t get to spend time with his brother? I think that at the point Dawn would have felt better about Brenda and not allowed her to blindsided. Just my idea.
Andrea’s blindside was the best one. And the fact that she accepts it for what it was (great game play) shows what a good player she is.
Sherri is delusional if she thinks she was ever in control of anything. The way she yelled at Eric was shocking. He was right, the only reason she was still sitting up there was because she was a total non threat and was carried into the final 3. Does she not know how the game is played? Does she think that she carried Dawn or Cochran into the final 3? She sucked at all challenges.
I felt sorry for Eric being medically eliminated. But, seriously, they had more than finger foods! Cochran’s dad, the neurologist, was grilling up burgers! Eric was just so thin and desperate to eat a coconut. Were there no fish to catch???
Phillip is scary crazy and Reynolds isn’t as much of a jerk as I thought he would be. I really do not want to see Brandon get anymore air time. The guy needs serious therapy. But, I thought the same thing: blood is thicker than water. Family vs. Friends.
Great season of recaps. I hope you didn’t get sick from your daughter. Get used to it though. You’ve got years of having her bring home many germs!