OMG, there is so much to get to tonight; I don’t even know where to start. March Madness? The Masters? Tonight’s recap? Heck no, all that has to wait, because there are other things to discuss first. Let’s dive right in…
First off, I just want to say a big thank you for all your comments, emails and tweets. Last week was the busiest in the four seasons I’ve been doing this so I want you all to know how much I appreciate your support, banter, and compliments. It’s great to see that some of you are enjoying these recaps, and I’m thrilled you’re laughing along with me (and hopefully not “at me”). It’s no small thing to be a part of a small group in the Survivorverse, even if it’s just us on this little island throwing coconuts and banana peels at the fools over on the big island!
I feel like I owe you something tonight because last week’s felt like such a rush job. Being out of town, on someone else’s computer, and not being able to DVR the show like I normally do, it kind of left a sour taste in my mouth. Thankfully, I still had my trusty sidekick, Highball, by my side, to get me through the rough patches. He’s gotten me through many a rough spots, and I’m happy I was able to bring him to Vegas with me.
However, that bad taste in my mouth could have been from the stripper glitter I was forced to sample, but it was dark, the music was very loud, and my recollection is a little foggy. Or was that the smoke machine…? Regardless, I think I donated to someone’s college fund (or maybe it was for drugs?) but whatever, I WIN because her name was Morgan, and you know how I feel about girls named Morgan. And oddly, they had a couple things in common…
I want to get straight to the first big announcement I’ve been teasing for a couple days on Twitter. As you know, it’s always great to get the perspective of those who’ve played the game before; especially those who’ve enjoyed a relative amount of success. Last season, we were fortunate enough to hear from Coach on how he came to the game, his take on some earlier players, production insight, and his experience in general. For this season, I’m happy to announce we’ll be able to pick someone else’s brain and find out a little more what goes on “behind the coconut curtain.”
All Easter Sunday I heard from my family how Jeff stated that this was going to be a great episode! WTF, boring as usual. The only surprise was whacko finding an idol.
Like the fay guy, i have forgotten names. I really hate how the word “bully” is so often used and misused. But is there any other word to describe that fat piece of ScheiB and his comments to Yahoo girl? Yes the numbers are against her, but why the f should fat guy care? Her switching does not help her. Her being a fan, means that she can figure out that the correct play is for the WC is to join the NC. That those two idiots cannot figure it out, is not yahoo girls fault.
Joe Joe Joe, outwit is your downfall.So what if WC guy saw you got the clue. How does him calling you out hurt you? I was surprised that no talk of switching happened at the pizza party, it was the reason Joe picked his fellow pizza eaters. Producer decision or another bad Joe move?
That Joe did not search or have his harem search was a huge mistake. How was whacko able to stalk joe? Is the tide that loud? If that idiot is climbing a tree, someone should have heard him.
WC WC WC guy, you are a f-ing idiot. You got Joe to read the ckue, why not lie to Whcak-job as to what the clue was?
I am so disappointed in how the greatest cast ever is playing this game.
Joe – should be winner but some stupid decisions will be his downfall.
Jenn – Numbers against her, but competing with idiots
yahoo girl – only chance is to be taken to final as one with no chance to win
Rodney – No
Fat Dan – women hate you – NO
WC Guy – Too weak and just playing wrong.
Carolyn, tryng to skate by
Please let this season end/ I am so bored!
doc, I appreciate your dedication! I feel you on the boring episodes. Man, I used to love every episode of Survivor, no matter what happened. Now, each episode is like, dare I say, #Utopia? All hype and no payoff…
Yeah, bully meant a lot more when we were kids, but now it just means “being a dick” to someone. Dan’s trouble is he’s so oblivious on how he comes across, it really is kinda pathetic. The only reason he got away with it is because Shirin’s emotional baggage that I’ve written about. Can you imagine if any other woman — with some balls — were the recipient of Dan’s assault? It’d be over for that guy…
Joe is my favorite, but you’re right about his gameplay. What bugs me about him is whenever he’s brought in front of the tribe (like any time he wins a challenge) he’s always looking down. Yes, I’m aware he could be looking at the ground for his “mark” but it almost seems like he’s ashamed he’s won and doesn’t wanna make eye contact with the others. Maybe this show will help him grow up a little…
Not sure why we didn’t see any big discussions on the reward. Maybe Joe doesn’t have any game, or maybe the clue thing took up too much time. We’ll never know. And I totally agree about finding that idol. WTF didn’t he keep looking? Who cares if they know he’s looking, he needed it bad. Poor play…
And I get what you mean about Tyler telling Mike every line about the clue. Maybe he just isn’t as good a liar as he thinks he is, or maybe he’s just not clever enough to make up a lie on the spot. Or maybe he’s just afraid of getting on Mike’s bad side. Either way, just another example of “the greatest cast ever” not being the GCE.
Yes, I’m afraid we might be headed toward the GCE producing the Worst Tribal Ever. That’s gotta be where this season is headed considering how much Jeff is talking highly about it. Just like last year when we were promised a “great season” that became a laughingstock. Sure, towards the very end of the season we heard that it wasn’t a great season, but by then it was obvious. I think some people are actually LOVING this season and that’s what scares me.
They must be the same folks who vote for all the untalented singers on all those shows…
Hang in there, doc, methinks September will bring glad tidings…
Fish
I really hate to to be the pollyanna of the group but I have never thought Survivor was boring. I’m sorry.