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gridloreSurvivor be back, m'lads, and this seadog for one couldn't be happier! 16 American landlubbers dropped off in the fabulous Pearl Islands, and marooned to live by their wits and backs! Arr, I'm thinking that it won't be long 'til we see the blood flow in these tribes!
As usual, They gave us a surprise. The new castaways had been told they were going out for a publicity shoot, and to wear something "that represented who they were." Once they got out to the Islands, Jeff the Bastard told them that the game had already started. And they weren't getting anything. No food, clothes, water, or tools. All they had were sneakers; which was good considering some of the women were wearing high heels. They were given $100 and a map. They had to jump into the ocean and swim for shore withat aid of a webbed lifering. One guy was wearing an Armani suit!
Survivor hint 1: Never trust the producers. Stay alert every minute. I would have heard the photo shoot thing and been instantly on guard.
As usual, they were divided into two tribes. Drake and Morgan. Thank you for giving the tribes names I can both remember and pronounce! Once ashore, each team carried their liferings up some stairs to village that was obviously waiting for them. They had to buy what they needed, and pay for a boat ride to their new home!
The first great moment came when Rupert (Drake) was resting after the swim and climb. Morgan dumped their stuff right next to him (all their good shoes for example) and took off. Rupert reasoned "Well, the theme this year is pirates, right?" And stole everything they had! Go Rupert! In general, the Drake tribe kicked ass, mostly by trading Morgan's shoes. Eventually, well burdened with some great items (fishing gear including a spring operated spear gun, hooks and line, a live chicken, tons of condiments and tin foil from a barbecue [plus the chicken,] five-gallon jerry cans, lamps.. stuff) they head out to their island where a miracle occurs! They don't fight! They get to work! With no arguments! I was shocked!
Survivor hint 2: Never play prima donna, or try to take charge on the first day. You won't see the fourth.
Meanwhile at Morgan.. they didn't even spend all their money. They really sucked at this. When they got to the island, they spent hours looking for a water source. Did they think to look at the map they had? Noo.. That happened the next morning. After the Night of the Hermit Crabs, they decided that a platform would be a good idea.
Survivor hint 3: If the producers do give you something, look at it closely. Discuss it, figure it out. It might be helpful!
First challenge: Cannon Carry
The two teams had to lug, push, drag and carry two cannon through an obstacle course, consisting of barriers, mud pits, and two walls where the cannons had to be dissembled and carried through.. not an easy thing to do with several hundred pounds of bronze! Drake won, and Morgan (aka "Idiots") had to vote one member off.
Speaking of members. Osten, one of Captain Morgan's Spiced Idiots, was down to his baggy boxers after having traded all his clothes away. The boxers kept falling down. In an act of supreme strangeness, two of the other castaways offered to get naked during the challenge to support" Osten! I don't know how many of you are a: male and b: ever been in a jungle, but that it the last place I want Mr. Happy hanging out. Doing this while pushing a half-ton wheeled cannon is even worse! Just make the guy a belt!
Survivor hint 4: During a team challenege, having everyone shot orders at the same time is not going to help. Having two weak guys trying to lift the end of six feet of near solid bronze is not a good idea. And stopping so that three guys can do the Full Monty in the middle of the race is a really, really stupid idea. As Jeff the Sarcastic said, "I can understand stripping and winning, but stripping a losing?"
A good moment of show snarkiness came during the challenge. There is an on-screen graphic to give you an update on the sometimes chaotic situation. The tribes are color-coded and the graphic will show the score, or the status in a race. Normally during a race, it will be "X Leading" or "X Trailing." In this case we got a nice shot of two great blurred asses with the legend "Morgan Behind."
I'll try to find a screen capture somewhere and post it.
Before the Tribal Council, Drank Way Too Much Morgan member Nicole began bouncing around, trying to be a one game-destruction crew. Her intended target asked some other people about what was being said, and in a vote shift not seen since Florida in 2000, Ryan S (code name: Frat Boy) had the sights lifted off him, and the crosshairs settled right onto Nicole. 7-1, and she's on the Walk of Shame. Enjoy your two grand!
Note, I made some changes and corrections Saturday morning. You might want to read it again.
Gotta love this show.
As usual, They gave us a surprise. The new castaways had been told they were going out for a publicity shoot, and to wear something "that represented who they were." Once they got out to the Islands, Jeff the Bastard told them that the game had already started. And they weren't getting anything. No food, clothes, water, or tools. All they had were sneakers; which was good considering some of the women were wearing high heels. They were given $100 and a map. They had to jump into the ocean and swim for shore withat aid of a webbed lifering. One guy was wearing an Armani suit!
Survivor hint 1: Never trust the producers. Stay alert every minute. I would have heard the photo shoot thing and been instantly on guard.
As usual, they were divided into two tribes. Drake and Morgan. Thank you for giving the tribes names I can both remember and pronounce! Once ashore, each team carried their liferings up some stairs to village that was obviously waiting for them. They had to buy what they needed, and pay for a boat ride to their new home!
The first great moment came when Rupert (Drake) was resting after the swim and climb. Morgan dumped their stuff right next to him (all their good shoes for example) and took off. Rupert reasoned "Well, the theme this year is pirates, right?" And stole everything they had! Go Rupert! In general, the Drake tribe kicked ass, mostly by trading Morgan's shoes. Eventually, well burdened with some great items (fishing gear including a spring operated spear gun, hooks and line, a live chicken, tons of condiments and tin foil from a barbecue [plus the chicken,] five-gallon jerry cans, lamps.. stuff) they head out to their island where a miracle occurs! They don't fight! They get to work! With no arguments! I was shocked!
Survivor hint 2: Never play prima donna, or try to take charge on the first day. You won't see the fourth.
Meanwhile at Morgan.. they didn't even spend all their money. They really sucked at this. When they got to the island, they spent hours looking for a water source. Did they think to look at the map they had? Noo.. That happened the next morning. After the Night of the Hermit Crabs, they decided that a platform would be a good idea.
Survivor hint 3: If the producers do give you something, look at it closely. Discuss it, figure it out. It might be helpful!
First challenge: Cannon Carry
The two teams had to lug, push, drag and carry two cannon through an obstacle course, consisting of barriers, mud pits, and two walls where the cannons had to be dissembled and carried through.. not an easy thing to do with several hundred pounds of bronze! Drake won, and Morgan (aka "Idiots") had to vote one member off.
Speaking of members. Osten, one of Captain Morgan's Spiced Idiots, was down to his baggy boxers after having traded all his clothes away. The boxers kept falling down. In an act of supreme strangeness, two of the other castaways offered to get naked during the challenge to support" Osten! I don't know how many of you are a: male and b: ever been in a jungle, but that it the last place I want Mr. Happy hanging out. Doing this while pushing a half-ton wheeled cannon is even worse! Just make the guy a belt!
Survivor hint 4: During a team challenege, having everyone shot orders at the same time is not going to help. Having two weak guys trying to lift the end of six feet of near solid bronze is not a good idea. And stopping so that three guys can do the Full Monty in the middle of the race is a really, really stupid idea. As Jeff the Sarcastic said, "I can understand stripping and winning, but stripping a losing?"
A good moment of show snarkiness came during the challenge. There is an on-screen graphic to give you an update on the sometimes chaotic situation. The tribes are color-coded and the graphic will show the score, or the status in a race. Normally during a race, it will be "X Leading" or "X Trailing." In this case we got a nice shot of two great blurred asses with the legend "Morgan Behind."
I'll try to find a screen capture somewhere and post it.
Before the Tribal Council, Drank Way Too Much Morgan member Nicole began bouncing around, trying to be a one game-destruction crew. Her intended target asked some other people about what was being said, and in a vote shift not seen since Florida in 2000, Ryan S (code name: Frat Boy) had the sights lifted off him, and the crosshairs settled right onto Nicole. 7-1, and she's on the Walk of Shame. Enjoy your two grand!
Note, I made some changes and corrections Saturday morning. You might want to read it again.
Gotta love this show.
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Date: 19 Sep 2003 15:26 (UTC)I think he's got his heart and plan in the right place, but he shows his frustration and anger too much and I think in some future show (maybe even next week) he'll go off on someone's ass, then get booted for disruption.
Alas none of the babes jump out at me this time around. Some nice eye candy, but no-body I'd miss if they get booted.
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Date: 19 Sep 2003 19:42 (UTC)no subject
Date: 19 Sep 2003 19:52 (UTC)Rupert ended up in the cut off section of someone's dress, too. :-D
**Eventually, well burdened with some great items (fishing gear including a spring operated spear gun, hooks and line, a live chicken, tons of condiments and tin foil from a barbecue [plus the chicken] containers, lamps..stuff) they head out to their island where a miracle occurs! They don't fight! They get to work! With no arguments! I was shocked!**
The live chicken was freakin' funny! It helped that Sandra spoke Spanish, too.
**Speaking of members. Osten, one of the Morgan Spiced Idiots, was down to his baggy boxers after having traded all his clothes away. They keep falling down. In an act of supreme strangeness, two of the other castaways offered to get naked during the challenge! I don't know how many of you are a: male and b: ever been in a jungle, but that it the last place I want Mr. Happy hanging out. Doing this while pushing a half ton of wheel cannon is even worse! **
I didn't quite get that part, either.
(Yeah, I might actually watch this one.)
What came first
Date: 20 Sep 2003 07:13 (UTC)The next morning the early-risers found an egg. The just put it in the center of their little food prep area, ang woke up Clarence. He wandered over, saw the egg.. "aw, HELL no!" Funniest damn thing you saw.
They ate one of the chickens anyway.
So the chicken was a goo buy. I hope they built a cage for it.
Re: What came first
Date: 20 Sep 2003 10:12 (UTC)Re: What came first
Date: 20 Sep 2003 13:06 (UTC)no subject
Date: 20 Sep 2003 16:11 (UTC)Sweet, sweet calories.... ;-)
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Date: 20 Sep 2003 01:05 (UTC)I don't care for most reality shows, BUT this idea of the pirate theme spoke to my medieval tendancies so OF COURSE I had to watch. I'll reserve my opinions of the groups for now, but there are several individuals who seem to stand out as thinkers. Again, my opinion, the men are going to win...well some of them COULD...the women--eye candy agreed--aside from perhaps Sandra are fairly worthless. SO FAR.
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Date: 20 Sep 2003 07:05 (UTC)watching the show
Date: 20 Sep 2003 20:49 (UTC)Rob