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"Jeff's Tocantin Blog "
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1. "RE: Jeff's Tocantin Blog " |
Does he mean a full version this time, or another half version?
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02-14-09, 02:58 PM (EST)
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2. "RE: Jeff's Tocantin Blog " |
First of all, Jiffy says that they shouldn't eliminate the cute ones first. 'SCUZ ME ... but I say get rid of the annoying ones first, and Carolinas nasally voice was very annoying. And her personality wasn't endearing either. It wasn't a blindside ... no matter how many times Jiffy wants to say it .... it wasn't a blindside, she was the right one to vote off.All these accolades to Coach ... hmmmm ... I remember those accolades being handed out to Shane and Rocky too ... Entertaining? Good TV? .... depends on your definition ... why do I suspect Coach is going to get on my nerves the same way Shane and Rocky did? JP gets paid to stand at the pulpit and preach the hyperbole. I don't have to stew in my pew and believe it. Let's see, this year they're talking about 'first impressions', will next seasons theme be ... "expect the unexpected"?
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02-15-09, 09:45 AM (EST)
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3. "RE: Jeff's Tocantin Blog " |
Geesh, that blog was more annoying than Sandy! The video clips were good tho: Carolina said that J.T. is calling the shots and he seems to be in an alliance with Stephen (Carolina thought she was in that alliance too with Taj). And she said Spencer is a big crybaby. Charlie was a good addition to the interviewers too. He asked great questions (who did you snuggle with, lol!)
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02-20-09, 04:40 PM (EST)
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6. "RE: Episode 2" |
Thanks for linking these Suzzee.
He answered some my questions right there!
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02-20-09, 08:30 PM (EST)
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7. "RE: Episode 2" |
Thank you for that Suzzee! What a hoot! I LOVED reading the posters comments also - too funny! Some samples:from Emily Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 04:55 PM EST: Jeff! I died laughing when Coach strutted down the pier to vote, swinging his COAT! Why did he take it with him? He was going back to his spot in the group. Really Coach, no one is going to take it. "I'm a model, you know that I am, and I do my little strut on the catwalk..." OMG! He is such a TOON! Please some one vote this Jim Jones wanna be OFF the ISLAND!!. . . And from Laurel Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 05:34 PM EST: . . .And the moment when Coach (eww) walked up to vote with his stupid jacket hooked over his fingers - like Sinatra ringadingding - was like nothing I've ever seen. ROTFLMAO!!! And the things they said about Coach and his tongue were priceless!!! He's one classy dude! 
Not that I have an opinion one way or another ;)
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02-27-09, 11:40 AM (EST)
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8. "RE: Jeff's Tocantin Blog - ep 3" |
http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/02/jeff-probst-b-2.htmlAre these foreshadowing comments?
But as we Survivor fans know... underdogs (Jalapao) can quickly become cocky and then they become villains and then you root against them! Timbira will miss Sierra if they get rid of her. Juggling? Who cares about juggling???  
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02-27-09, 01:57 PM (EST)
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10. "RE: Jeff's Tocantin Blog - ep 3" |
Thanks for posting, Byoffer! This week's observation about Sierra: Sierra is like an annoying little sister that you constantly complain about but secretly love having around because there is just something about her you’d miss if she was gone. Timbira will miss Sierra if they get rid of her. She’s worth keeping even though she is annoying. Imagine living with Sierra. Oy vey. I found this most curious...I can not help but to wonder when exactly Jiffy writes these blog entries. Is it after they film each segment, or is he writing them now, after each episode airs, and the show has long since wrapped? Is this foreshadowing, or is he just playing with us...she must give him reason later in the show as to her real worth, perhaps...OR, is he just hot for her? I am getting more good feelings for her and her life in this game...fwiw.
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02-27-09, 06:46 PM (EST)
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13. "RE: Jeff's Tocantin Blog - ep 3" |
He has to be writing them now, doesn't he? I mean, I don't see why he would even know about those specific interactions in camp while the game is still going on, much less know that they're going to make it to the edited version of the show...
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03-03-09, 03:47 PM (EST)
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17. "RE: Jeff's Tocantin Blog - ep 3" |
Agreed, Jeff knows what will be shown before he writes these. He hypes the "great Survivor moments" of the week, and he is reinforcing the spin that editing will put on the episode.These blogs are good information, but first and foremost Jeff has a strong idea of what story the show tells this season, and he wants us to embrace that story. That was very evident in the Gabon blog. So far the story seems to be "stupid Survivors boot the hot girls and leave Sandy around to be creepy pervert Mom but thank goodness we have Coach, the greatest casting gift since Shane."  (I wonder why Shane wasn't picked for HalfAS$, they loved him so much, maybe he declined to torture himself again) Not sure where Jeff is coming from, as I find Tyson to have much more entertainment value than Coach. 
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03-03-09, 06:03 PM (EST)
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18. "RE: Jeff's Tocantin Blog - ep 3" |
LAST EDITED ON 03-03-09 AT 06:21 PM (EST)Remember the scene rather early in Exile Island when Casaya was asked to name their "Leader" and the tribe indicated that they considered Aras to be their "Challenge Leader"? Much like Jerry's Tribal Council and Exit Interview assessment of Brendan's position at Timbira when he (Jerry) left the Game. And then there is, of course, Erinn's unqualified endorsement of his leadership at Tribal Council. So, assuming for a moment that we are about to see history repeat itself - Libra for Libra: In Debbie, Erinn and Sierra, Brendan appears to have the rough equivilent of Cirie (who, according to one of her post-Micronesia interviews reported to Shane), Courtney and Danielle. And a bonus in Taj. So, if push comes to shove, I would think that Brendan would much rather see one of the two other males at Timbira leave the Game than to jettison one of Erinn's or Sierra's apparently sure votes. But I have no idea which of the two that I (if I were Brendan) would rather see go: the pain-in-the-rear Virgo who might be instrumental in keeping Debbie balanced against the winds of negativity or the high-maintenance (brilliant and athletic, but mercurial) Gemini who just might unbalance me. Thoughts? G
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03-04-09, 11:36 PM (EST)
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24. "RE: Jeff's Tocantin Blog - ep 3" |
I apologize, Belle. Clarity isn't my long suit.
Coach is the Virgo (Earth]). And Tyson is the Gemini (Air).
And to be accurate, both could be described as 'mercurial': Mercury is the ruling planet of both Signs. And to be absolutely accurate:
Aras and Brendan are both Libra (Air). But Cirie is a Cancer (Water) and Courtney and Danielle (like Tyson) are Gemini.
However, Debbie, Erinn and Sierra are all three (like Brendan and Aras) Libra.
So, while the two foursomes do have Air traits in common, there are also some notable differences between them. And the most prominent, I think, is that Debbie, Erinn and Sierra are much greater threats to win the Game than were Cirie, Courtney and Danielle:
Cirie didn't have a prayer of winning Exile Island (but it’s her own darned fault that she lost Micronesia) and no Gemini has ever won the Game. But, they've sure spoiled it for quite a few. And, other than in their pain-in-the-rear status, Shane and Coach are very dissimilar. One (and, I think, the most fundamental) of those dissimilarities:
Shane is a detail - allergic Sagittarius (Fire): Remember when he assembled his foursome, declared them allies by his unanimous vote, and then personally delivered their Welcome Basket - simple math, simple consequence - to Melinda and Cirie and with that cleared his Blackberry of every 'To Do' other than the critically-important search for something to smoke - or death - whichever came first? And Shane's behavior was not an isolated incidence of the Sagittarius aversion to the complicated or subtle. Dre made virtually the same speech in Fiji. And in their Exit Interviews following their eliminations from Micronesia Tracy, Kathleen and Chet all said that they were told, bluntly and early-on, that they were not long for the Survivor neighborhood. And, although I can't prove it, I would bet that Erik was driving the Wagon. Coach, on the other hand, is a detail - obsessed Virgo who has subjected his Tribe to mind-numbing, stomach-churning ("Virus", my foot, Jerry!) critiques and analyses of everything at and about Timbira from Beans to Sierra.
Net Result: He has presided over the expulsion of two of Timbira’s members who were not on his ‘To Do’ list and the Tribe has lost three Challenges.
So, the Coach moment that I've most enjoyed was his Sekou one:
Remember when that Virgo was scrambling madly to save his own arrogant hide in Cook Islands and subjected a cornered Stephannie to a recital of his legendary fire-making and ember-maintenance skills only to have the lady squash him with the level-voiced reminder of his failure to either make or maintain? Said Miss Stephannie: "But, we don't have Fire." And Coach's inane defense of his "leadership" and Erinn's squelching "But, Brendan does it better." were, I thought, almost as classically hilarious.
G PS: My youngest daughter is, like Coach, a Virgo Sun/Virgo Moon. But she is much more likeable and I love her dearly. That does not mean, however, that I don’t thoroughly enjoy seeing her put in a place that she didn’t plan to be in every now and then ... 
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03-04-09, 09:24 AM (EST)
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20. "RE: Jeff's Tocantin Blog - ep 3" |
"I wonder why Shane wasn't picked for HalfAS$, they loved him so much, maybe he declined to torture himself again."Shane posted on Sucks that he was asked but was dragging his feet, not sure if he wanted to go and then the invite was taken away when CBS imposed Fairplay. Shane also said his kid got himself into trouble but I don't know if it had to do with his hesitations.
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03-04-09, 06:16 PM (EST)
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22. "RE: Jeff's Tocantin Blog - ep 3" |
Thanks for the Shane info, Michel!Georjanna,
I know this is counter to the way players have been approaching the game, but I think that a strong male is better off going into the merge with other strong, or in Coach's case, strongly annoying, males as shields from the "let's take out the immunity threats" strategy. Weak women tend not to be targeted after the merge until they are the last of a doomed alliance. Aras only survived because his alliance not only held the majority but they perceived him as the one who could possibly beat Terry in an IC. From what Candace said, Debby is a Coach supporter and not necessarily there for Brendan. I think he should take out Debby, if he could, but it would require getting Tyson to ditch Coach (a Gemini flip-flop, could it be? ) I didn't expect to like the millionaire player, but I do. He's personable and surrounded by folks who are hard to like.
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03-05-09, 11:26 AM (EST)
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25. "RE: Jeff's Tocantin Blog - ep 3" |
LAST EDITED ON 03-05-09 AT 11:57 AM (EST)Hello! I know this is counter to the way players have been approaching the game, but I think that a strong male is better off going into the merge with other strong, or in Coach's case, strongly annoying, males as shields from the "let's take out the immunity threats" strategy. Weak women tend not to be targeted after the merge until they are the last of a doomed alliance.
Aras only survived because his alliance not only held the majority but they perceived him as the one who could possibly beat Terry in an IC. Your post made me curious: Of the Series' seventeen Winners, only five – Brian, Jenna M., Chris, Tom and Danni – won their Season’s Final Immunity Challenge. And of the seventeen Final Immunity Winners, ten – Kelly, Kim J., Neleh, Jenna M., Lillian, Danni, Danielle, Amanda (twice) and Susie – have been women and seven – Colby, Brian, Rob M., Chris, Tom, Ozzy and Dre – were men.
I’m not sure what that should mean to someone preparing for Survivor, but it seems to me that somewhere in that evidence of a crapshoot there must be a good case for skipping the Gym and learning the Signs …
From what Candace said, Debby is a Coach supporter and not necessarily there for Brendan. I think he should take out Debby, if he could, but it would require getting Tyson to ditch Coach (a Gemini flip-flop, could it be?) I agree that Debbie’s first (and probably, only) loyalty in the Game is to Ben. Now. But let me think about the rest while I cool my heels at the body shop. It'll beat thinking about why I shouldn’t be allowed to put a car in reverse. Ever. Again.
I didn't expect to like the millionaire player, but I do. He's personable and surrounded by folks who are hard to like. I didn’t think that I’d like Brendan either. And I do. And I ‘m also really enjoying watching Tyson play the Game. Margaret aside, Gemini, I think, is always one of its most fun and fascinating personalities and I’d love to see a Gemini finally hold it together long enough to win the thing.
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03-07-09, 01:39 PM (EST)
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29. "RE: Episode 4" |
The difference between Coach and Tyson is that you are laughing with Tyson but laughing at Coach. After a while, it gets uncomfortable laughing at someone.
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03-07-09, 05:42 PM (EST)
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31. "RE: Episode 4" |
definitely, Estee. Well put. I used to like and respect Jeff's role in the show. Apparently because I hadn't heard him speak outside of the show footage! He seems to be entirely wedded to his own point of view about what works, and doesn't for a moment entertain the idea that all the people disagreeing with him are the show's faithful fans TRYING to steer him and SEG towards better casting decisions. The only thing I find useful in this is that
1) he endorses Tyson and Coach for future all star slots, and ASS seasons stick with jury members or better.
2) His talk about the 4 way alliance is very positive for both Stephen and Sierra, and suggests it has a big future in the game. As it's only 4 people, some of whom haven't even talked to each other, if it lost Taj or Brendan pre-merge, I think it would destruct. Taj and Brendan are both getting scrutiny from their mates this next episode, but I think they are safe, for now.
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03-09-09, 06:45 PM (EST)
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32. "Not a blog blurb, but ... " |
I ran across this E-Online article while at Survivor Fever. It would seem that JP is quite the every-day hero. And aside from that the piece goes on to 1)settle one ages-old question and 2)raise another: He (JP) also is excited about the final outcome. "(We have) a really good finish, one of the best winners we've had in a really long time." 1) So, once-and-for-all, Yes! Jeff Probst, and presumably others of Survivor's production staff, do know a Season's winner long, long - really long - before its 'live' Finale. 2) So, of Tocantins remaining Survivors, who would Jeff Probst consider "one of the best winners we've had in a really long time.". We're all sufficiently recovered from last Season's 'Who's been bad and who's been good' riddle to tackle #2 ... right? G
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03-13-09, 10:26 AM (EST)
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35. "RE: Not a blog blurb, but ... " |
Just for the story of "she was out on day 1, and now she's the ultimate winner"........ probably.
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04-10-09, 10:08 AM (EST)
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38. "RE: Episode 7" |
I feel like we're cycling who goes over every week to make sure no one gets too much exposure to the self-willed blindness.
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04-11-09, 02:12 PM (EST)
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39. "RE: Episode 7" |
Just some highlights...* It doesn't take a very smart 5th grader to tell there are going to be a lot of blindsides coming up in the next few weeks. It's almost guaranteed with this many alliances, not all of them can hold up.
* He (Coach) is one of the most naïve dragon slayers I've ever met. He took JT's handshake and promise of loyalty straight up without a chaser, no ice, just down the hatch.
If you let your guard down for one moment or trust that anybody is telling you the truth, your odds for being out skyrocket.
* Tyson is a blast to watch and I love his witty commentary… but Tyson hates everybody. I am so curious what is driving his hatred of Sierra. Doesn't he know, Sierra could end up married to a Survivor producer and then if there's another all-star season and Tyson is on it, he might have to deal with a producer who married Sierra and that could make him feel bad, requiring therapy and possibly acupuncture?
Yeah! Blindsides! finally.
*crosses fingers for the 2nd one*
Serious eyebrow raise on that last one.
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04-11-09, 04:03 PM (EST)
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40. "RE: Episode 7" |
Isn't Jiffy a producer? He seems to like 'em scrawny......
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04-12-09, 04:19 AM (EST)
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41. "RE: Episode 7" |
OMH I didn't even think of that
but I can see what your sayin'.
My eyebrow is still precariously raised.
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04-12-09, 06:01 AM (EST)
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42. "RE: Episode 7" |
Colby wasn't scrawny.
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04-12-09, 11:43 PM (EST)
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45. "RE: Episode 7" |
LAST EDITED ON 04-12-09 AT 11:47 PM (EST)The 'Sierra' quote from this Season's first blog: "Sierra impressed me with her desire to instantly try to win back favor on her tribe by working hard on the shelter. I think it worked. Hard work and the ability to say... ''YES''... can get you a long way in life. I bet Sierra wins the whole thing! Ka-ching! Either that or she'll fall in love with a Survivor producer and make cute little Survivor babies. I still get paid either way." I added the italics. But 'Serena' really messes up the story, doesn't she ... G
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04-13-09, 04:01 PM (EST)
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47. "RE: Episode 7" |
Yes, I agree, BR...especially with quotes like this..."People who get other people to listen to them do very well in this game." I hated how he did that with Bob...You and Georgianna could be onto something...
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04-17-09, 08:42 AM (EST)
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48. "Episode 8" |
http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/04/jeff-probst-b-2.htmlPoor Brendan. Sitting on that idol... he never saw it coming. Blindside #4. That one hurt. Hated to see Brendan go as he seems like a guy you'd have a beer with.
can you say Colby??? oh, and can anyone come up with a kill coach siggie? 
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04-17-09, 09:00 AM (EST)
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50. "RE: Episode 8" |
Dear Jeff,As long as you continue your one-way love affair with the series-destroying egomaniac whose last five scars represent women stabbing him in order to escape, I will no longer care about anything you have to say. I am also thisclose to giving up on the series. Because if Benji The Not Even Remotely Human Blunder Dog doesn't win, it won't solve things. The problem is that you saw fit to cast him in the first place. And the only cure for that disease may be the bullet of cancellation. You wake up or we go home. Sincerely, Estee & the undersigned. 
Kill Coach sigpic, please.
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51. "RE: Episode 8" |
Jeff is just over-the-top in love with Coach and to some extent Tyson. He thinks we all must love watching them too. Uh No... I would be happy to see much less of both of them.
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04-17-09, 09:32 AM (EST)
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52. "RE: Episode 8" |
LAST EDITED ON 04-17-09 AT 09:33 AM (EST)I thought this was the most telling snippet in the blog this week... And the last thing...and the best part of my new TV show, The Dragon Slayer, Coach has an Achilles heel, he'll cut his nose off to spite his face. Coach, you may have defeated Brendan, but in my opinion you and the former Timbira tribe made a terrible decision tonight. Voting out Brendan made no sense at all. You should have taken out J.T. Is he telling us that JT will take out the rest of the remaining Timbira tribe?
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62. "RE: Episode 8" |
Jeff definitely blew it big this time. Controversial? - great.
Dickhead? - NOT! I'm STILL trying to shake the sick feeling last night's episode left me with. All that can be hoped for is a quick Wade removal.
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04-18-09, 07:08 AM (EST)
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64. "RE: Episode 8 - disturbing JP comment" |
Jeff must think he's giving us directions at TC. And doesn't understand that week by week, Benji is voting more and more of us off.
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04-18-09, 01:03 PM (EST)
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65. "RE: Episode 8 - disturbing JP comment" |
Also not encouraging that Brendan says that Wade and his delusions are harmless. I just hope that the lack of ill will is due to spending quality time together at loser lodge.
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04-24-09, 11:00 AM (EST)
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70. "RE: Episode 10" |
Yep, as long as we don't see that "spider" challenge, which we are now assuming is the F4 challenge, both JT and Taj are safe. Stephen on the other hand...... it might depend on how he handles the dismantling of the remainder of the "Warrior Alliance", what to do about Sierra who he hates, and then the HII, if one of Erinn, himself, JT, or Taj needs it for some weird reason before the grenade expires..........
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72. "RE: Episode 10" |
Stephen seems to be hiding behind JT in a way. Put JT out there as the challenge hog. But... if JT starts winning immunity and the others can't boot him. They might take out Stephen as his closest ally. That is the one way I think Stephen could be in trouble. And if he is over confident he might never think to use the HI he has from Taj.
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73. "RE: Episode 10" |
”Tyson, you're wrong — her boyfriend is pretty cool. Mess with him, you mess with me and you don't want to mess with me. “Very interesting. This added to his previous comments about Sierra dating a producer strengthens my belief that she is either dating Jeff, or more likely, a member of the production staff. Clearly it is someone he is close to and cares about enough to involve himself in this fight. WEATHER ORGASM *blink* Seriously? No, seriously?
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74. "episode 11" |
LAST EDITED ON 05-01-09 AT 01:08 PM (EST)http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/05/jeff-probst-blo.html "Erinn didn't betray anybody, Erinn is playing the game. She made the best move for herself in this game and it kept her alive. That's why this game works season after season. There is no ''foolproof game plan'' that will keep you safe. Hindsight is always 20-20 but in the moment it is a very difficult game." I feel that this is quite a big compliment, considering he has hardly talked about Erinn in his blog so far. Jeff is making me think that she now has serious chance of winning the game, or going the next episode.
*edited to add the last italic part after watching the rerun.
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05-01-09, 12:54 PM (EST)
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76. "RE: episode 11" |
Two other things that I found interesting ... 1. "Let me begin by admitting that I blew it big time on my last blog ... I completely overlooked one of the greatest blindsides in the history of Survivor. Tyson's blindside was brilliant, and I can tell from the word on the street that you guys loved it! So I had to start tonight's blog by giving credit where due – that was a fantastic blindside and I think even Tyson appreciated the execution of it, so to speak." So, Probst acknowledges the brilliance of the blindside, the fact that he is aware of the 'word on the street' regarding it and that he needed to 'give credit where due'. But, he doesn't acknowledge that a huge part of the discussion on the street is who should receive the credit for the blindside (and its brilliance) and very deliberately doesn't assign that credit to either Stephen or Erinn. But, the authors of the CBS Recap of the Episode aren't as coy about credit as are Survivor's editors and host: "Seeing a window of opportunity, Stephen suggests blindsiding Tyson to Taj and Erinn. The two women agree, and Stephen adds that this might be their only shot to take out Tyson since he does not have immunity. Stephen spreads the word to JT, who is in total compliance. Stephen cleverly points out that, every season, someone goes on a long immunity winning streak. If they vote out Tyson, JT can be that person." 2.
"Taj is also smarter than I realized. She has mastered the art of staying out of the way. The big risk Taj is flirting with is letting Stephen and J.T. get so tight that they're inseparable. What she has going for her is that sooner or later one of those guys is gonna want to take the other out and that could put Taj in a great spot." Now, if JP would just tell us how sooner or later we can expect 'second-tier-smart' Taj to arrive in that great spot, I, for one, would be very grateful ... G
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05-01-09, 01:29 PM (EST)
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77. "RE: episode 11" |
But, the authors of the CBS Recap of the Episode aren't as coy about credit as are Survivor's editors and host:"Seeing a window of opportunity, Stephen suggests blindsiding Tyson to Taj and Erinn. The two women agree, and Stephen adds that this might be their only shot to take out Tyson since he does not have immunity. Stephen spreads the word to JT, who is in total compliance. Stephen cleverly points out that, every season, someone goes on a long immunity winning streak. If they vote out Tyson, JT can be that person."
You raise a great point there, Georgianna...Hey, michel...you noted this in the vote thread last week... If this doesn't happen, I fear that the other person who could feel is in a good position but maybe isn't, is Erinn. The key will be how much credit Jeff gives her for the Tyson vote during the recap. If he ignores her role, she could be the one to go. So, Erinn does not get the credit for the Tyson vote by Jiffy...a penny for your thoughts...? While I did put some stock into Jeff's words that previewed Erinn's Exile experience, when the episode played out, I didn't like how that vote went to Stephen, and indeed, he was surprised and seriously offended...I think this could be the beginning of her demise...IF,she survives this, then clearly she will make the finals. But, as I have already stated, Stephen will not forget this, and I think that he and JT will catch onto her playing to the jury, who will consist of her old Timbira mates.
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05-02-09, 00:11 AM (EST)
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78. "RE: episode 11" |
LAST EDITED ON 05-02-09 AT 06:54 AM (EST)Hi! To add just another point: In the introduction to Thursday's Episode, the dialogue between Stephen, Erinn and Taj regarding Tyson's imminent demise had become a monologue: Stephen's. Erinn's opening (?) contribution to the conversation had disappeared. But, I have no idea whether we're being prompted to deny Erinn any credit for the blindside or being urged to spare her any guilt for it. I do share your thoughts about that vote, though. Stephen's definitive reason for booting Sierra wasn't his dislike for her: it was his low level of tolerance for surprise. From the Aquarius Profile: Aquarius are humane, frank, serious-minded, genial, refined and often ethereal and idealistic. The last quality, however, is tempered with a sensible practicality. And, although normally tenacious and extraordinarily loyal compatriots, if they are deceived their anger is terrible. And if disillusioned (usually because their own idealism causes them to demand more of others than is reasonable) Aquarius do not forgive. So, I think it will be interesting to see if, in response to Erinn's surprise, Stephen got (impractically) mad. Or (sensibly) even. ETA: Maybe it's also important to note that, in Stephen's lone interaction with Sierra in the Episode, he appeared to be thoughtful and receptive. And that his motivation for supporting her boot was characterized as a strategic move - her instability was a threat to the orderly execution of his own plan - rather than as a mean-spirited expression of a personal prejudice. And my impression of his 'I hate her, too' comments in response to J.T.'s expressions of his 'hatred' of Sierra was that they were far more a calculated (intellectually-motivated) tactic than a spontaneous (emotionally-generated) truth.
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05-08-09, 10:01 AM (EST)
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82. "RE: Episode 12" |
right, he didn't say one word about coach...we do appreciate it Jiffy
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05-08-09, 08:30 AM (EST)
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81. "RE: Episode 12" |
All the more reason to believe that coach is gone the next episode,
and for the next blog Jeff will be talking about nothing but the slain dragon slayer. Urgh.
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05-15-09, 07:23 AM (EST)
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86. "RE: Episode 13" |
*snort*
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05-15-09, 07:54 AM (EST)
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87. "RE: Episode 13" |
Y'know, when I think of Julie and a very obsessive roleplayer who liked to take her part from China on...
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05-15-09, 08:38 AM (EST)
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88. "RE: Episode 13" |
Interesting, this quote:The immunity challenge couldn’t have been much better. Talk about a classic Survivor challenge. Unreal. Love it. It was so good I am laughing as I am writing this – sheer joy. It started with Coach’s long walk in from Exile and the insincere hug from Stephen. Ah, this game can be so brutal. I don't know that I thought Stephen's hug was really insincere. In fact, I myself was questioning as to why Stephen seemed to care so much about Coach, almost like Stephen kind of felt bad about having to boot Coach. But not in a way that it was because he wanted to take Coach to the final 2 to win against him - almost like he really did kind of like him. 
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05-21-09, 01:55 AM (EST)
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93. "RE: Jeff's Finale blog" |
yeah, the final ST interview is really good. Recommended.
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05-21-09, 09:49 AM (EST)
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94. "RE: Jeff's Finale blog" |
There is always a dilemma for me when it comes to the "back row." The "back row" refers to those folks who for whatever reason were voted off early in the show. This season it was Catalina, Candace, Sandy, Joe, Jerry, Spencer, Sydney. They typically don't have much to contribute simply because they weren't there long enough. I always have the desire and the intention to give them a "moment" but I always wonder if I am sacrificing something more entertaining in the process. Always a tough call for me. It may not always be the case, but to date I have always talked to every single Survivor at the live show. Not sure that's worth anything but just sharing.
Well Jeff, if you really don't feel like talking to the early bootees, I have a suggestion: don't invite them onstage for the reunion show. There, problem solved. Meanwhile you might at least try to get their names correct -- it was Carolina, not Catalina.
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05-21-09, 11:57 PM (EST)
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96. "RE: Jeff's Finale blog" |
Do I believe the test? Sure. I have no reason not to believe it. I think it's fascinating that we immediately assume he is lying. That's why I suggested the lie detector test in the first place. I wasn't there for the test and no, I am not going to call the guy who administered the test to check up on it because ultimately it's irrelevant to me. Whether or not Coach is telling the truth was never all that important to me, I just found him to be a fascinating guy. Jiffy's believes Coach ... why not ? Jiffy has no problems with lying ... that is evident in the way he misleads with his blogs, etc. Michel found a link to the fraud that administered the lie detector test and posted it on the PMS thread in Fanatics. http://community.realitytvworld.com/boards/DCForumID4/4882.shtml#20 http://www.southerncaliforniapolygraph.com/ Jiffy will probably try and recruit this John Leo Grogan guy to S19 ... especially if he can make fire.
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