Robb Zbacnik's CBS.COM chat on 10/25/02 follows. Transcription by Seftor on VOTEDOFF.TV.
BY SurvivorNews.net
Friday, October 25, 2002Q: Hi Robb! Thanks for spending some time to chat with us today. Are you ready for some questions?
A: Word!
Q: After the outpouring of emotion and the bonding with your tribemates, why did they ALL vote for you?
A: They voted for me out of strategy. I think I would have posed an immediate threat in the event of a merge because I think I could have been a very strong and independent challenger ... very strong myself as an independent challenger.
Q: Robb you rawk (bro!!!!) Were you surprised at all that Ken voted for you after the big talk the two of you had and all?
A: No, originally Ken and I were watching each other's backs but it was pretty evident after our argument where his head was and whose back he was really watching so there was no doubt in my mind that he would vote for me.
Q: Robb, dud, bro... talk to me.. Let me ask you, dude, how come you stuck with Jed and Steph when it was so obvious they weren’t participating with the rest of the group? Do you feel your friendship with either of them was your downfall?
A: Friendships with amazing people can never be a downfall. Jed, Stephanie and myself all had the same outlook in the game. We wanted to have as much fun as possible and not worry about everyone else. I think that even though I somewhat split myself away from the tribe with Jed and Stephanie, I had more fun than the others and they still liked me (with the exception of Shii Ann). *laughs*
Q: Hi Robb, you rock! Sook Jai made a huge mistake voting you out! They are sure to get picked off now. But anyway, what did you do after you left Tribal Council and was it fun?
A: Thank you for being so supportive. YOU rock!!! After being voted off at tribal council, I ate peanut butter and drank beer and it was awesome!!! *laughs*
Q: Rob a few times it was apparent that you were peeving Jeff what is your reaction now that you can see his expressions on the show?
A: I have a very good time being sarcastic and messing with people. It's just who I am. Jeff was no exception! I think he and I both enjoyed taking shots at one another.
Q: Robb you flipped Jeff off, did you ever get approached for that?
A: *laughs* I expressed my discontent for Ken being ejected and acted a little immaturely, but hey, I am who I am and no one ever approached me for it.
Q: Robb, Steph’s one word description of you was “intense” do you feel that is correct???
A: Yes, I am a very intense person and I find that by being intense it helps me stay focused and push myself even harder which makes me very happy.
Q: Are you sleeping with Shii Ann now?
A: *laugh, laugh, laugh, laugh, laugh* Sorry, she isn't that lucky!
Q: Were you guys really starving out there? Because from what I saw, you guys seemed to eat more than I do.
A: *laughs* In every episode there's 72 hours, three days worth of film footage. They showed us eating and arguing more than anything but we actually argued a lot more than we ate and we didn't eat that much. There were hungry days that went by where I had nothing more than coconut that Jed and I cooked to eat and it tasted like poo.
Q: Robb, after last night's show I had a much better opinion of you, did you reconnect with your dad?
A: YES!!!!!! My father and I have learned the importance of love and now cherish the moments we spend with one another. My Dad's the bomb!! I love him even more now than I ever have.
Q: What do the tattoos on the back of your arms mean?
A: The one on my left tricep means "love" and the one on my right tricep means "hope". Believe it or not, I'm actually a very spiritual and loving person. My young life was a constant struggle. These tattoos symbolize my mother's (and now father's) undying love for me and the hope I always had in my heard that I would succeed if I believed in myself.
Q: How bad did it hurt to get stung by that ray?
A: The initial pain was excruciating, but after a short time, my leg was numb and I could walk on it. The sting ray's barb on the end of its tail went so deep into my heel that it almost touched the bone. The only thing that really sucked about that was the feverish symptoms that immediately ensued.
Q: Robb, do you think its normal that everyone was rooting for the stingray?
A: Well, if everyone means you, then yes, because you're probably a dork. *laughs*
(My comment: Way to go, Robb!)
Q: I gotta ask, knowing you were going to be on Survivor, knowing it would probably be an island of some sort, why the heck did you even suggest a skateboard as your luxury item?
A: Like I haven't heard this question before ... I was never under the impression that I would be able to actually ride my board on the beach (duh!). Skateboarding has been very influential in my life and in my style. It reflected me and the happiness that my life brings me each day and reminded that I wasn't far from home.
Q: Hey, Robb! You Rock! Okay, which is it, twinkies or ding dongs? Fruity or Cocoa Pebbles?
A: Ding-dongs 'cuz I'm a ding-dong! *laughs* And Fruity Pebbles 'cuz they're the shizznat!!
Q: How badly did Ted piss you off during the basketball challenge?
A: Ted hit me more than once directly in my face with his basket. Of course I was very upset. Do you blame me?
Q: Robb, why did you play dirty during the Pilfering Pirates challenge? Choking Clay was a very mean thing to do.
A: *laughs* It was never my intent to intentionally grab Clay around the throat. My hands kind of flipped off of his collar and ended up around his throat. I didn't hold them there long before I threw him in the water and I didn't squeeze his throat. I'm sorry that you feel that it was a mean thing to do but in the heat of battle you do what you have to do. I'm actually about a foot taller than Clay. I'm 6'5", and he's a tiny dude! It's hard to size somebody up when you can't look 'em in the eye.
Q: Has anyone ever told you that you look like Tommy Lee?
A: Yes, it's flattering, but I'm unique in my own way. It would be more flattering though if they were comparing anatomy! *laughs, laughs, laughs*
Q: Robb, if you are Tommy Lee, then is Erin your Pamela Anderson?
A: *laughs* Erin's definitely a hottie, but I think she belongs to someone else and she isn't really my type.
Q: Robb, did you give any consideration to switching teams when Jeff asked?
A: The thought never crossed my mind. I was very, very happy where I was, especially with Stephanie still around. I wish Shii Ann would have given it some more thought though!! *laughs* I'm just jokin'.
Q: *high five* nice game, robb. You seemed to be having fun. Can you explain to us your strategy in the game, and also, what you might have done differently...
A: First off, I wouldn't have changed anything about the game. Then the experience wouldn't have been the same. My strategy was to form friendships, not alliances, and focus on memories, not the money. I guess I could say my strategy was to have more fun than anyone else and I think it was pretty evident that I did.
Q: C'mon Robb, you can tell us, is there a merge coming next week or not?
A: Well, you'll just have to wait and see ...
Q: Please answer, I have a bet with my son on how many body piercings you have!
A: I have what you see. None below the neck, none below the belt. Sorry, I'm not that big of a freak!
Q: Do you like how you were portrayed on the show? Is it weird to watch yourself on TV?
A: I'm very happy with the way they portrayed me as it is ME they portrayed. I would have liked for America to see my more spiritual and friendly side a lot sooner, but all in all, I can't complain at all. I got to laugh at myself A LOT ... every episode.
('Ray, Robb! It's nice to know how seriously he takes himself.)
Q: Robb, I saw you this morning on the early show ... why did you cut your hair?
A: I decided to grow my hair because I'm always into trying new things and long hair was something new. It got old fast, and I'm more comfortable wearing shorter hair, but I can do crazy stuff too.
Q: If playgirl asked you to do a photo spread for them, would you?
A: No, 'cuz I'm hung like a field mouse! *laughs, laughs, laughs, laughs, laughs*
Q: Robb, can you describe your tribemates in one word each?
A: Easily! Ken -- he's a cop (but a cool one) *laughs*, Penny -- America's sweetheart, Jake -- super-cool, Erin -- sexy and cool, and Shii Ann -- know-it-all ... but sweet.Q: Come on Robb - throw me a bone! What's up with the naked drive through chick? Are you really dating her?
A: NOOOOO!!!! She was somebody that I briefly hung out with long before the show and she is the farthest thing from my girlfriend. She's a party-girl. I don't dig party-girls.
Q: Robb ... who do you think lost the immunity challenge for you?
A: Man, that's a tough one ... afterwards, everyone seemed to believe Shii Ann was leading and had no idea what she was talking about, but I don't know, I couldn't hear their conversation ten feet away.
Q: What's the most embarrassing thing you have ever done?
A: I don't get embarrassed very easily ... let's just put it this way ... I make an ass of myself on a regular basis.
Q: What was your application
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