I’m back after a short hiatus. Completely missed S41. My last season was S40 – Garden State Domination. Only three castaways from NJ and ALL THREE were the finalists at FTC!Initial “pieces of my mind” for this season kick-off after reviewing the cast and watching the Premier on Wednesday:
Clearly Production did not attend any Beauty Pageants, nor did it solicit the services of any Modeling Agencies to cast for THIS season. No plastic boobies sightings; I’ll predict no horny toads and/or HOs to turn Survivor into Skankivor.
Not that I’m complaining mind you...Kinda refreshing to have more common-like folks playing the game.
Only eight of the 18 castaways are under 30. Five are over 40! Three are currently residing in Canada. Could lightening strike twice seeing all three as finalists at FTC? Might we refer to S42 as Maple Leaf Domination??
Comments on a few opening show “meet-the-castaways” statements:
- Retired NJ Firefighter Mike wants to really embrace the experience because according to him, you “only get one shot” at this. HMMM...I guess he never heard of...Boston Rob??? LOL! Tony Vlachos has 3 MILLION $reasons$ why that statement is not true.
- Going from oldest to youngest, Swati (the only teenager in the cast) boldly proclaims she would sacrifice a finger not to be the first voted off. Brought me back to the mid ‘80s in the NFL when Hall of Famer 49er Ronnie Lott opted to amputate part of his pinky so he could play in the Playoffs that season. The 49ers ended up losing to the NY Giants in the opening round Wildcard game. I would have predicted a similar fate for Swati if her choice came to fruition.
- Jeff seems captivated by Maryanne’s enthusiasm right from the get go. Whereas her excitement can be infectious, if it becomes obnoxious embellishment as the season goes on, it will get real old REAL fast. Switching from NFL to NHL--I could definitely see myself handing out a fair share of 2-minute embellishment penalties to Maryanne this season.
- Jonathan rambled on about some world record of performing the most pull-ups with 100 lbs. on his back? If tribal switch puts him on the same tribe with Romeo, he might consider tying him to his back to break his own record. The merge would be too late presuming Skinny Romeo’s weight will most likely dip below 100 lbs. by then.
Let’s get the medivac out of the way...if that’s what that was called. In our ever-growing Society of “Inclusion,” it was inevitable Survivor would eventually cast a TG...as short-lived as it was thanks to (of all people) a healthcare worker failing to disclose needed medication. I have to give Jeff props on not riding Jackson too hard on his elusiveness/misrepresentation which would have been a gross contradiction considering 95% of players he’s had a hand in casting (past, present and future) reside themselves to being pathetic lying sacks of sh!t. Jackson exits abruptly with his chin up cherishing his 48-hour experience. Good for him.
The early removal did assure one thing...the shameful Sandra Sit-Out bench would come into play at the very first challenge with Lydia and Romeo given the pitiful task of being the firsts this season to shine the bench with their butts.
On the Vati tribe, when they decided to go with the puzzle, was it me or did everyone’s eyes instinctively navigate toward Jenny? *sniff* *sniff* I’m I sensing a wee bit of ethnic stereotype coming to the forefront presuming an Asian woman would be the best puzzle-solver? In any event, I’m digging Jenny. She has the noggin’ and the chops to go deep into the game. Problem is the other castaways will see that too (if they haven’t already) and won’t allow her to get anywhere near the F3 at FTC.
I’m bracing myself for the possibility of a “BLM Alliance(s.)” If it does occur, I doubt we’ll see it with Dre and Rocksroy. These two tribemates definitely got off on the wrong foot. Not that I blame Dre considering Rocksroy’s bossy demeanor. BTW, what the heck is Rocksroy??? At first, I thought it might be some ridiculous 30+-year nickname from his childhood. But if it was a nickname we’d see it in quotes, so I assume it’s his real given name. Curious to know the origin. Now that Jackson is out of the picture, could be fodder for future campfire chats.
The pickings are slim, but I’m nominating Lindsay as this season’s “hottie.” Living only 30 minutes from me certainly doesn’t hurt that nomination. 😊 Tori is not too bad to look at either, but what a dumbass! Can’t understand why she felt lying about her profession was so imperative? If she really wanted to bond with the “nerds,” she should have brought up her make-believe collection of fanny packs, pocket protectors, and canvas sneakers. Not quite sure Harry Potter was the best angle. For someone so eager to connect, she commits the biggest “Cardinal Sin” on Survivor and IMMEDIATELY goes out searching for an idol. To save herself she starts throwing people under the bus she was so eager to bond with in the first place. Like I said...Dumbass. After day three if anyone is in desperate need of a tribal switch, it’s Tori.
Which bring us to the season’s first TC. It’s not common for the first vote to be unanimous. I suppose the stupid three teams of six to start the season makes it more viable. Casting the two most emaciated guys on the same tribe could only result as a death knell for one and Skinny Zach paid the price. Imagine Swati the first casualty. Instead of saying “the tribe has spoken; Swati, bring me your torch,” we might have seen Jiffy with machete in hand saying, “the tribe has spoken, Swati, put out your hand!” Conventional wisdom would say it doesn’t happen, but hey...we’re talking Probst and we’re talking ratings...so anything’s possible I suppose.
Well, that’s my stab at the first game post for this season. I know I left out some notable items, but I’m just getting warmed up again after a brief absence.
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