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Troublebot · 12-15-2006, 08:18 AM

Dear Jeff Probst:

You're the host of a reality game show. Yes, you do a good job and I usually enjoy seeing you on my TV screen, but these last few shows you've left a bitter taste in my mouth.

Why all the Jonathon hate? It's very clear to viewers that you don't like him. Yeah, he seems kinda bossy and long winded, but certainly not deserving of the ire you seem to be spewing forth. I know we don't see everything happening between you and the contestants, but I doubt he's anymore loathsome that some of the cornballs you've had on the show. If you act this way towards him, why didn't we every see you physically beating on Jonny Fairplay? (THAT, I would have liked to see.)

Jonathon's a good player. Yes, he's filpped back and forth on who he's loyal to, but is this the first time we've seen this? He played the game the way everyone should- for himself. Only idiots are suprised when they're backstabbed on a reality TV show. He's one of the "cleanest" players we've seen in this game since Richard Hatch. The conversations between Yul and Jonathon were a joy to behold. It was all about game. "I may not trust you completely, but I know what you're thinking in this game and we can work together." Such a refreshing change from the petty, "I thought we were buddies." style of gameplay we see from everyone else.

I don't know what happened Jeff, but you didn't seem to like Jonathon. You were more than happy to call him out during competitions, including clueing everyone into his wife's strategy in the water/flag competition. Suddenly, everyone else was doing the same thing too and Jonathon and his wife lost. Is that your job, Probst?

Speaking of Jonathon and his wife, it really ticked you off that he went over and kissed her goodbye before leaving for Exile Island and didn't ask your permission, didn't it? I think that's what it came down to out there Jeff, he didn't kiss your ass just the way you liked and you had a little snit. Someone doesn't recognize you as the god of Survivor and it puts your panties in a great big wad, doesn't it?

I was even willing to let all that lie until last night, when you berated Yul for bringing back Jonathon's hat. What the hell burrowed up your ass Jeff? Is it possible that Yul was doing something nice for someone else, nothing more? Why do you have to go and hamstring the guy? It's not your game Jeff, it's their's. If they aren't smart enough to see the subtle things that are going on (and Adam, I'm looking right at you), then I really don't think it's your place to point them out. You did more than your share in getting Jonathon knocked out, don't go doing the same thing to Yul.

Jeff, you're the host. You give the viewer a touchstone, a common sense of what they're watching. You raise questions at tribal council and you snuff out the torch at the end of the show. YOU DO NOT EFFECT THE COURSE OF THE GAME. Actions like what we've seen this season will send you back to Rock and Roll Jeopardy.

Your friend,

Troublebot

12-15-2006, 08:18 AM	#73 (permalink)
Troublebot Intently Rocking Location: Davey's	Dear Jeff Probst: You're the host of a reality game show. Yes, you do a good job and I usually enjoy seeing you on my TV screen, but these last few shows you've left a bitter taste in my mouth. Why all the Jonathon hate? It's very clear to viewers that you don't like him. Yeah, he seems kinda bossy and long winded, but certainly not deserving of the ire you seem to be spewing forth. I know we don't see everything happening between you and the contestants, but I doubt he's anymore loathsome that some of the cornballs you've had on the show. If you act this way towards him, why didn't we every see you physically beating on Jonny Fairplay? (THAT, I would have liked to see.) Jonathon's a good player. Yes, he's filpped back and forth on who he's loyal to, but is this the first time we've seen this? He played the game the way everyone should- for himself. Only idiots are suprised when they're backstabbed on a reality TV show. He's one of the "cleanest" players we've seen in this game since Richard Hatch. The conversations between Yul and Jonathon were a joy to behold. It was all about game. "I may not trust you completely, but I know what you're thinking in this game and we can work together." Such a refreshing change from the petty, "I thought we were buddies." style of gameplay we see from everyone else. I don't know what happened Jeff, but you didn't seem to like Jonathon. You were more than happy to call him out during competitions, including clueing everyone into his wife's strategy in the water/flag competition. Suddenly, everyone else was doing the same thing too and Jonathon and his wife lost. Is that your job, Probst? Speaking of Jonathon and his wife, it really ticked you off that he went over and kissed her goodbye before leaving for Exile Island and didn't ask your permission, didn't it? I think that's what it came down to out there Jeff, he didn't kiss your ass just the way you liked and you had a little snit. Someone doesn't recognize you as the god of Survivor and it puts your panties in a great big wad, doesn't it? I was even willing to let all that lie until last night, when you berated Yul for bringing back Jonathon's hat. What the hell burrowed up your ass Jeff? Is it possible that Yul was doing something nice for someone else, nothing more? Why do you have to go and hamstring the guy? It's not your game Jeff, it's their's. If they aren't smart enough to see the subtle things that are going on (and Adam, I'm looking right at you), then I really don't think it's your place to point them out. You did more than your share in getting Jonathon knocked out, don't go doing the same thing to Yul. Jeff, you're the host. You give the viewer a touchstone, a common sense of what they're watching. You raise questions at tribal council and you snuff out the torch at the end of the show. YOU DO NOT EFFECT THE COURSE OF THE GAME. Actions like what we've seen this season will send you back to Rock and Roll Jeopardy. Your friend, Troublebot __________________ Howard Moon: The wind is my only friend. Wind: [whistling] I hate you.