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"Howdy"

Posted by GilliganZac on 05-25-05 at 12:11 PM
I just figured I'd introduce myself to y'all. I'm Zac from the new season. I've set up a website at www.zacturney.com. Yeah I know I'm a shameless promoter. Anyhoot, I'm trying to raise some money for my causes and am trying to basically rent myself out to parties. My agent thought if we ebayed it, it would get some attention since it hasn't really been done.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5584503269&category=102333&sspagename=rvi:1:1v_home

So I hope y'all enjoy the show, it was an absolute blast to film. Feel free to drop me a line throught the site.

Thanks,
Zac Turney


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"RE: Howdy"
Posted by mmm_link on 05-26-05 at 08:32 AM
So, are you $250,000 and 1 Mustang richer?

"RE: Howdy"
Posted by theking0075 on 05-26-05 at 10:44 AM
Are you the Gilligan who runs through camp naked or are you the "other" Gilligan.

"Evil" Dr. Will: Reality Show Legend!


"RE: Howdy"
Posted by mmm_link on 05-26-05 at 01:07 PM
LAST EDITED ON 05-26-05 AT 01:29 PM (EST)

You're not the blond Gilligan are you? If so, do you have "follicular albinism"...episode 76...

Do you accept coconuts for payment?


"RE: Howdy"
Posted by volsfan on 05-27-05 at 11:02 AM
Hey man! I notice some of your pics were taken in Tennessee...where? What connections do you have to the state?

"RE: Howdy"
Posted by ladro on 05-27-05 at 11:30 AM
Why do you ask, are you planning to rent him out for a Party? No offense intended. I just have a twisted imagination.


...only four days left in the auction.


"RE: Howdy"
Posted by volsfan on 05-27-05 at 03:56 PM
YES!

Actually, any time I see mention of Tennessee I have to ask! Then when it is a good looking man mentioning Tennessee...I HAVE to ask!


"RE: Howdy"
Posted by mmm_link on 05-28-05 at 10:30 PM
Three days left and only 135 hits. They didn't publicize it very well.

"RE: Howdy"
Posted by volsfan on 05-29-05 at 08:57 AM
I wouldn't say that the publicity was not handled well...I say it has more to do with the fact that this person hasn't even been seen on the show YET. I think this type of auction should have taken place during/after the show aired. You have to hit when the iron is hot not while it is warming up!

Zac...you need help with advertising? I can help you out!


"RE: Howdy"
Posted by mmm_link on 05-29-05 at 10:57 AM
TBS has been doing quite a bit of advertising. Would they let him get to wear the red shirt and white cap that is probably licensed by TBS? I would suggest writing them through Ebay since it is obvious they haven't been back here lately.

"RE: Howdy"
Posted by volsfan on 05-29-05 at 11:59 AM
TBS has been doing quite a bit of advertising.

I know they have but he (Zac) and the rest of us have no idea how he (Zac) will be portrayed. If he is portrayed as the bad guy...no one would want Zac to appear at their party. IMHO!

Would they let him get to wear the red shirt and white cap that is probably licensed by TBS?

Unless my memory isn't serving me correctly, (and we know that could be the case here) the participants last season began wearing their outfits from the first day on the island. So, I would say that he did get to wear the red shirt and white cap. Also, I am not sure that TBS would hold the licensing of the clothes after filming has taken place. I would say the clothes were either given to the peeps or were added to the costume department.


"RE: Howdy"
Posted by mmm_link on 05-29-05 at 01:56 PM
I am guessing he doesn't do very well.

"RE: Howdy"
Posted by ladro on 05-30-05 at 11:44 AM
I have not seen any ads for the show. The only reason I know it is on is because I frequent this site.

"RE: Howdy"
Posted by volsfan on 05-30-05 at 07:36 PM
I haven't seen anything ads either but I don't watch TBS. The only reason for me to watch TBS would be to watch the Braves and I haven't gotten into baseball this season...yet.

"RE: Howdy"
Posted by mmm_link on 05-31-05 at 08:10 AM
I've seen a few of the ads. Zac, the blond naked, Gilligan appears to stand out the most. It also looks like they are making this show more culturally diverse.

18 hours left, still no bids on ebay. I guess it is much cheaper just to advertise on a hobo for a week.


"RE: Howdy"
Posted by volsfan on 05-31-05 at 10:18 AM
Zac, the blond naked

He is naked! WOW! I.MUST.SEE.THIS!

I would think if they are pushing this in a way that Zac stands out then maybe he does a little better than I originally thought.


"RE: Howdy"
Posted by mmm_link on 05-31-05 at 10:41 AM
From what I saw, he uses his white cap to cover up the banana and coconuts.

"RE: Howdy"
Posted by volsfan on 05-31-05 at 11:18 AM
Why is he naked? Does he walk around nude? I have some ideas for other things to cover up the banana and coconuts

"RE: Howdy"
Posted by batts on 05-31-05 at 11:43 AM
Pimping 'Gilligan' on E-bay? Pay for airfare and the hotel room? If ever there was one, THIS is definately a Desperate Attention Whore..... lol.....
Somehow, renting 'Gilligan' on E-Bay sounds SO WRONG in so many ways........ I cant wait to watch the show!

"RE: Howdy"
Posted by volsfan on 05-31-05 at 12:33 PM
Rent? Hell, I am willing to buy...he is a cutie!

"RE: Howdy"
Posted by GilliganZac on 06-01-05 at 01:06 AM
Hey, sorry that I couldn't reply to y’all sooner. I bought a new Macintosh and have been setting it up all weekend! Woohoo I love Macs!

Yeah I'm the naked one, covering his banana and coconuts. Why? Well, I have to give my legal answer. You'll just have to wait and see!

Yeah, so what about the e-bay? Originally, we were going to set it up mainly to just use as a bidding for FL clubs and everything we contacted, and I personally found humor in the novelty of the idea. However, as sucky things go, I happen to have my first night class of the summer on the night my show airs. So we had to scrap that whole thing. I'd love to make the most of this, but I have to put my college before everything else. I'm so close to the end and I can't be distracted and believe me, I'm easily distracted. But if y'all want, you can join me in my feature writing class at Eckerd College from 5-11

However we are doing some other things. For those of you in FL on the 6th, I'll be on
an interview on “Good Day Tampa Bay” on Fox with four on location spots at 6:50 am, 7:50 am, 8:15 am & 8:40 am
a live interview on “Daytime” on NBC at 10 am
and a taped interview on a show called “The Spot”


On the 7th I'm doing a live interview on "The Daily Buzz" at 7:20. That one is national, so that is where the rest of y'all can see me.

On the 8th, I'll be doing a radio show with The Monsters of the Morning on XM 152 Extreme or Locally 104.1 in Orlando from 6-11 am.

No, I really don't know anything about TN, long story short I wound up there doing a shoot with Maryanne Mandy and ended up at a barbeque with some country singers watching the finals episode of the first season. But I have no real connections other than my photographer. If you want his info, I have it in my Thanks section on my website.

As for you with the twisted imagination... I'm listening... Send me some pics and we’ll talk. I mean…Hey wait, this is a family show!

Yeah that's exactly it. We are all awkward to sell right now except for the movie stars. The editing could make anyone out to be the evil person, so who would want that at their club?

Attention whore? Yeah probably, but put yourself in my shoes. If you could use 15 min to spring board into something bigger, wouldn't you? Speaking of, if any of you are interested in who I am, feel free to check my website at www.zacturney.com or my myspace thingy if y'all are into that at www.myspace.com/gilliganzac

Also if anyone sees one of my billboards up in town, please grab a picture of it for me. I've been told I'm supposedly nationwide. Tomorrow I am going to try to find the one in Orlando on my way home and see if I can have someone take my picture with me standing next to myself. Also, anyone had any idea how I could remove my own head for a souvenir?

My friends in NY saw this one in times square. I know, it's not as big as Angie's, but I get a heck of a view of Jenna Jameson!


"RE: Howdy"
Posted by volsfan on 06-01-05 at 08:28 AM
Yes Zac...if we could take advantage of 15 mins of fame we would! I think it would be really kewl to see myself on a billboard and to think that one is in Times Square...really really kewl! CONGRATS!

So tell us, do you get to keep the outfit? Also, where was the filming of the show and when did filming take place? Glad to see you back here and hopefully you can fill us in as the show unravels.


"RE: Howdy"
Posted by GilliganZac on 06-01-05 at 10:09 PM
Well, the producers are pretty smart and keep us from our costumes. They don't want us to damage them or misplace them, which is entirely possible with me. They collect them and give them to us at each event. I believe when all is said and done, we get to keep them at the end. I mean they pretty much have to let us, my name is markered on to all the tags and in the shoes. (Note to self, write name on professors clothes...)

"RE: Howdy"
Posted by volsfan on 06-02-05 at 08:47 AM
(Note to self, write name on professors clothes...)

You like professors clothes better than Gilligans? Why is that? I like red...don't u?


"RE: Howdy"
Posted by mmm_link on 06-01-05 at 09:53 AM
Also, anyone had any idea how I could remove my own head for a souvenir?

Just use a small hatchet like in episode 91?


"RE: Howdy"
Posted by batts on 06-01-05 at 02:09 PM
Hey Zac.... being a high level Desparate Attention Whore is a GOOD thing here on this board!
..... And Yes... if I were wearing your shoes I would definately be wh .... selling myself in any way I could think of!
Good Luck to you! Be sure to check in with us here Ok? Were all looking forward to seeing you now that you've spiked our curiosity!

"RE: Howdy"
Posted by mmm_link on 06-02-05 at 03:37 PM
Ok, I'm watching.

; ; ;


"RE: Howdy"
Posted by mmm_link on 06-09-05 at 00:11 AM
My God Zac, you should have went for Mary Ann Randi. She's much better looking than Mandy (who obviously has eyes for the professor)...and she's from Kansas. I saw opportunity of playing both sides of the field...hopefully you took it.

"RE: Howdy"
Posted by newsomewayne on 06-09-05 at 08:02 AM
Yeh, zach. about you and mandi and the prof. Why were you being such a c*ck-blocker when they were spending time together in the hut and on the beach?


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"RE: Howdy"
Posted by GilliganZac on 06-09-05 at 12:37 PM
LAST EDITED ON 06-09-05 AT 02:34 PM (EST)

>Yeh, zach. about you and
>mandi and the prof.
>Why were you being such
>a c*ck-blocker when they were
>spending time together in the
>hut and on the beach?

Haha yeah it's true. I was. Can you blame me though? I had the communism approach to women. Andy already had a girlfriend in real life, where I didn't. I figured he shouldn't have two till I have one. Plus it also became a game for me. I figure if I can't get a girl, I'll at least make a game of sabotaging someone else. Andy and Charlie were my best friends though, so it was all in good fun.


"RE: Howdy"
Posted by Loree on 06-09-05 at 02:06 PM
I found it hilarious watching you Zac. The popping out of the bushes on the beach was cute. Why leave them alone on a romantic beach at night.

"RE: Howdy"
Posted by iloverob on 06-09-05 at 01:25 PM
Okay, give us the scoop on Randi. She seemed like she needed mental attention, true?

How about Ty-E. He's cute, but seems to be rubbing people the wrong way. How'd you feel about him?


I laughed out loud when you went down to the beach w/professor and MarryAnn. I nicknamed you Gilligan Stalker You are fun to watch though.


"RE: Howdy"
Posted by GilliganZac on 06-09-05 at 02:32 PM
Thanks I appreciate it.

Yeah Tiy-E can be a bit abrasive. He was probably the most cocky person out there, but when you get to know him, it's really just a false bravado. I doubt they'll show anything about it, but he is really one of the more gentle spiritual souls I know. He's someone who took his passion for life and became successful running with it.

I didn't know what to think of Randi at first, she really seemed to be fed up with everyone...
(editing note. One thing they didn't show was that from the garbage I found on the beach. I made fishing poles from bamboo, unraveled polymer rope fibers, umbrella parts, and a safety pin. I also made makeshift bait traps and a diving platform for when I went spearing on the reef. It kills me that they aren't showing the fish I caught. For me, that was my favorite past time. Nothing tastes so good as something you catch. but anyhoot...)
I just stayed away from Randi, but she came down to the beach we hung out. I taught her what I knew about the different critters in the water from my biology classes. I got to know her pretty good and made my view on her then. She is probably the most honest person out there. She doesn't pull her punches or pretend to like someone she doesn't. I respected her for that. She's just one of those people that you have to get to know first.

In real life we are all good friends now.


"RE: Howdy"
Posted by iloverob on 06-09-05 at 03:06 PM
Thanks for replying. It's great to get the inside info. I hope you stick around and answer questions as the series progresses!

I'm not going to try to get you to say something bad about Randi since she ended up becoming your friend, but I'm having a hard time fitting the "most honest person out there" with her saying she was trained as a "shallow water lifeguard" for her explanation as to why she didn't save Tiy-E. Someone on another thread asked if that means she was trained to yell STAND UP. I nearly fell out of my chair when I read that!!! Anyway, so are you saying that everyone else just lied more than she? It is obvious that she doesn't like Tiy-E. If she was going to say such a strange thing, she might as well have just told him that she didn't like him and wasn't up to breaking a sweat to save him.

Interesting info about the fishing. I would love to see it. Maybe they will show it on another episode.

So can you say how Mandy felt about you interrupting her and the professor and whether there is a romance with them...or you...now? I see from another post of yours that you had an appearance together recently or coming up.

Can you tell us anything else that may be interesting?


"RE: Howdy"
Posted by GilliganZac on 06-09-05 at 04:28 PM
About Randi, being honest. You all know the stereotypical two-timing and back stabbing that goes on. Everyone out there carries a knife. Randi just happens to be the only person who would stab you in the front.

As for the real life relationships, I'll wait till after the show airs to give you the dirt. ;) But yeah we all visit, write, and call each other now that it's all done. They really are like my extended family.


"A question"
Posted by nailbone on 06-09-05 at 05:02 PM
So is this Millionaire Donna as bad as the last Millionaire Donna?


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