Survivor 9: Vanuatu - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

ShaniFaye · 08-17-2004, 05:53 AM

http://www.cbs.com/primetime/survivor9/

The contestant list has now been posted....interesting one of them is an amputee

This is the ONLY reality show that I watch...I've been addicted since Season 2 (Australia)

Are there any other TFPers that are fans?

Derwood · 08-17-2004, 06:09 AM

I'm a huge fan. Survivor and The Amazing Race are really the only "must see" TV for me besides Cubs games.

Averett · 08-17-2004, 06:09 AM

I was hooked for a few years but I think around Season 5 I stopped watching. Got back into it for All-Stars.

Oh, and I watched the season with Johnny Fairplay since he grew up where I went to college. Oh those Danville boys... They're so... stupid.

Ha! Loving the Mechanical Bull Operator/Model guy. Classic.

Go Chad Go! But yeah... That's going to be a huge disability in the game. Even though the guy is an athlete, they almost always have some weird obstical courses which would be hard for him to get through I'd imagine.

I'll check out the opening night... Lets see if I get pulled in or not.

Derwood · 08-17-2004, 06:12 AM

18 survivors again like All-Star. 3 tribes again?

Daval · 08-17-2004, 06:14 AM

I'm definately looking forward to this

ShaniFaye · 08-17-2004, 06:17 AM

Yeah its going to be real intersting to see how he handles the challenges with a prosthetic. I have to admit Im going thru Jeff Probst withdrawal I've loved that man since Rock n' Roll Jeporady.

I hope they dont do the 3 tribes again...I didnt like that as much

Derwood · 08-17-2004, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ShaniFaye

Yeah its going to be real intersting to see how he handles the challenges with a prosthetic. I have to admit Im going thru Jeff Probst withdrawal I've loved that man since Rock n' Roll Jeporady.

I hope they dont do the 3 tribes again...I didnt like that as much

I'm guessing that's how it goes though, as I don't imagine they'll do 9 members per tribe. Some of these names this season are just awful. Scout? Dolly? Rory? Twila? What is this, the all cracker edition of Survivor? Next Spring: Survivor 10: Deliverance!

Derwood · 08-17-2004, 06:55 AM

And I wouldn't worry about the amputee.....his bio says he completed a triathalon just 9 months after losing the leg. That's bad ass!

ShaniFaye · 08-17-2004, 07:04 AM

Its interesting they have two people that are suvivors of two different very rare forms of cancer

Fremen · 08-17-2004, 03:02 PM

Looks like an interesting bunch of folks.
I'll definitely tune in and watch.

snoop · 08-17-2004, 06:10 PM

Love survivor, but being in Oz haveta be careful not to spoil anthing for myself

S

soccerchamp76 · 08-17-2004, 08:11 PM

There are already 9 Survivors? Jesus Christ

silver26 · 08-17-2004, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ShaniFaye

This is the ONLY reality show that I watch...I've been addicted since Season 2 (Australia)

Ive been watching it since Season 2 as well.

The only other 'reality' shows I watch are Big Brother and the Apprentice.

Speed_Gibson · 08-17-2004, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by soccerchamp76

There are already 9 Survivors? Jesus Christ

my sentiments exactly. I have wasted as much as 20 seconds watching any of this show's incarnations.

Derwood · 08-18-2004, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed_Gibson

my sentiments exactly. I have wasted as much as 20 seconds watching any of this show's incarnations.

Great, thanks for contributing. You figured out that the secret motivation behind this thread was to hear from everyone who doesn't watch. You win the prize! The certificate is in the mail

silver26 · 08-18-2004, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Derwood

Great, thanks for contributing. You figured out that the secret motivation behind this thread was to hear from everyone who doesn't watch. You win the prize! The certificate is in the mail

My thoughts exactly

ShaniFaye · 08-18-2004, 06:43 AM

Yeah I asked if there were any fans...not anyone that wanted to trash the show

Stompy · 08-18-2004, 10:01 AM

Uh, it's been on for 9 seasons already? WTF? I thought the first season was in 2000?

ShaniFaye · 08-18-2004, 10:07 AM

Its not "seasons" They run two a year one from Jan-Mayish and one from September-Decemberish

2000 there was only Survivor 1

Speed_Gibson · 08-18-2004, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ShaniFaye

Yeah I asked if there were any fans...not anyone that wanted to trash the show

not my intention to trash the show, I know that I have some interests that people would have the same complete disinterest in. Whatever grabs people's interest people is fine; I usually do not barge into threads abut ER, Friends, or other shows that rank just as low as Survivor on my personal radar.
Just out of curiosity, what is the overall appeal in these completely staged shows with minimal risk like Fear factor, Survivor, and others? I can see where the Roman Coliseum games had an edge to them when actual death or severe maiming was a very likely outcome, but something this tightly controlled for safety (for obvious reasons) removes any real risk or thrill in my opinion.
Not advocating the return of bloody gladiator games by any means. At least with basketball, NFL, football, and other sports there is a clear goal or some kind of ultimate champion game to contend for rather rather than 15 minutes of faux fame

silver26 · 08-18-2004, 11:00 AM

Survivor is a show about social relationships, not risks. Might not be exciting to some, but very entertaining to me.

Averett · 08-18-2004, 11:03 AM

Exactly, it's not about the games for me but rather the human social relationships. That's what keeps me interested. If I don't find the people interesting then I won't watch the season.

ShaniFaye · 08-18-2004, 11:11 AM

I agree...thats how I felt about season 6...I'd catch it here and there but I didnt have fits if I missed an episode and I didnt schedule my thursdays around it. Australia will always be my favorite one

silver26 · 08-18-2004, 11:17 AM

Yeah I liked Australia too.

Speed_Gibson · 08-18-2004, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Averett

Exactly, it's not about the games for me but rather the human social relationships. That's what keeps me interested. If I don't find the people interesting then I won't watch the season.

that makes sense. I do find watching how a diverse group of humans interact fascinating but shows like Survivor or much else on television that I have seen has never provided for me.

alpha · 08-18-2004, 09:22 PM

I got bored with the show during season 4 or 5. It's always the same. Haven't seen Allstars yet though, because we're a bit behind here in Europe regarding TV shows.

quest1mark · 08-18-2004, 11:22 PM

i love the show. i check in every season to find out which female contestant is going to be "the hot one" of the bunch. im suprised that this year no one really sticks out as being that attractive. i guess we'll have to wait until the season starts to see their true colors.

Spartak · 08-19-2004, 03:17 AM

I've been watching Survivor since the first series, and imo it's the only reality TV show that always delivers and therefore worth watching.

Now I have to wait until some NZ network buys the rights to screen the new series, while dodging spoilers left right and centre.

omega2K4 · 08-19-2004, 05:22 AM

What the fuck!?!?! There have been 9 seasons of this ALREADY?

Fuck when is reality TV going to die?

silver26 · 08-19-2004, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by omega2K4

Fuck when is reality TV going to die?

At first I thought it was a stupid fad. But I think it's here for good now, in one form or another.

Averett · 08-19-2004, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed_Gibson

that makes sense. I do find watching how a diverse group of humans interact fascinating but shows like Survivor or much else on television that I have seen has never provided for me.

You should give it a shot Speed_Gibson. Watch a few episodes and see how you feel about it. I don't care for the challenges and games themselves. It's always the same ones each year. Gross food challenge, lifting things underwater, a puzzle. What gets me is the interaction. It's interesting how they throw 16-18 people together who outside of the game would never cross paths. You take these people out of their everyday environment and see how they deal with others as well as the challenges of living in the game. It facinates me.

But as I said before, if I don't care for the people I won't watch it.

warrrreagl · 08-24-2004, 04:56 AM

I have never missed a single episode of any season. My wife forced me to watch the first one, and I was immediately hooked.

I downloaded an application and filled it out, but never sent it in. Have any of the rest of you applied?

ShaniFaye · 08-24-2004, 04:58 AM

I SO wanted to apply...I even went as far as you...but I knew physically I just couldnt handle it and I never sent it in.

Tinker · 08-24-2004, 07:43 AM

my husband applied and denied

Jonsgirl · 08-24-2004, 08:55 AM

I want to, but seeing as I've been gone for a year and I have at least another 6 months before I get home..... Well, I think I just want to spend some time with my family now. Maybe if they're still doing it in a a couple of years.

Derwood · 08-24-2004, 09:41 AM

I'm too skinny. They would probably reject me based on the fact that if I lost too much weight I'd disappear

Averett · 08-24-2004, 09:42 AM

I'm not hot enough. My boobs aren't big enough. And I'd never get naked for some peanut butter and chocolate. Well, not on national TV anyway

ShaniFaye · 08-24-2004, 09:48 AM

/temp off topic

Averett you're PLENTY hot enough woman!!
(I have peanut butter and chocolate right here beside me!!)

/back on topic

I honestly havent seen very many women at all that I would call "hot" on any of the previous episodes, now the guys on the other hand.....

NoSoup · 08-25-2004, 09:58 PM

Survivor and CSI are my only "must watch" TV shows... I rarely catch CSI so I usually just rent the entire season and camp out in my living room for a weekend.

I love Survivor, I also started watching it season 2 - I was very surprised that I liked it. Although I am sure that it isn't nearly as horrible as it would be to actually be stuck on an island, I think those people go through a lot more than most people give them credit for - try sitting anywhere for over a month with absolutely nothing to do except interact with strangers and think about how you can win a million bucks. Not to mention, those people certainly look hungry/thirsty... I just wish that they hadn't given the all stars fire - necessity would have eventually forced them to make it.

On a side note, my ex-girlfriends mother applied and actually got flown to the producers, but was turned down due to a recent LASIC surgery...

[Edit]

I am very curious to see how the FBI/Ex-military fellow performs, he hopefully will be a decent example of America's Best & Brightest...

warrrreagl · 09-14-2004, 09:14 AM

Assuming we don't lose electricity Thursday night (thanks to Ivan), Survivor is coming.....

I think the wife and I will buy a battery-operated TV at Wal-Mart today, and we can return it next week if we don't need it Thursday night.

08-17-2004, 05:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	Survivor 9: Vanuatu http://www.cbs.com/primetime/survivor9/ The contestant list has now been posted....interesting one of them is an amputee This is the ONLY reality show that I watch...I've been addicted since Season 2 (Australia) Are there any other TFPers that are fans? __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!*

08-17-2004, 06:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Derwood Who You Crappin? Location: Everywhere and Nowhere	I'm a huge fan. Survivor and The Amazing Race are really the only "must see" TV for me besides Cubs games. __________________ "You can't shoot a country until it becomes a democracy." - Willravel

08-17-2004, 06:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Averett Is In Love Location: I'm workin' on it	I was hooked for a few years but I think around Season 5 I stopped watching. Got back into it for All-Stars. Oh, and I watched the season with Johnny Fairplay since he grew up where I went to college. Oh those Danville boys... They're so... stupid. Ha! Loving the Mechanical Bull Operator/Model guy. Classic. Go Chad Go! But yeah... That's going to be a huge disability in the game. Even though the guy is an athlete, they almost always have some weird obstical courses which would be hard for him to get through I'd imagine. I'll check out the opening night... Lets see if I get pulled in or not. __________________ Absence is to love what wind is to fire. It extinguishes the small, it enkindles the great.

08-17-2004, 06:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
Derwood Who You Crappin? Location: Everywhere and Nowhere	18 survivors again like All-Star. 3 tribes again? __________________ "You can't shoot a country until it becomes a democracy." - Willravel

08-17-2004, 06:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
Daval Junkie Location: The True North Strong and Free!	I'm definately looking forward to this __________________ "It is impossible to obtain a conviction for sodomy from an English jury. Half of them don't believe that it can physically be done, and the other half are doing it." Winston Churchill

08-17-2004, 06:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	Yeah its going to be real intersting to see how he handles the challenges with a prosthetic. I have to admit Im going thru Jeff Probst withdrawal I've loved that man since Rock n' Roll Jeporady. I hope they dont do the 3 tribes again...I didnt like that as much __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!*

08-17-2004, 06:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
Derwood Who You Crappin? Location: Everywhere and Nowhere	And I wouldn't worry about the amputee.....his bio says he completed a triathalon just 9 months after losing the leg. That's bad ass! __________________ "You can't shoot a country until it becomes a democracy." - Willravel

08-17-2004, 07:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	Its interesting they have two people that are suvivors of two different very rare forms of cancer __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!*

08-17-2004, 03:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Fremen With a mustache, the cool factor would be too much Location: left side of my couch, East Texas	Looks like an interesting bunch of folks. I'll definitely tune in and watch. __________________ Google

08-17-2004, 06:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
snoop Insane	Love survivor, but being in Oz haveta be careful not to spoil anthing for myself S __________________ ------------------------------------------------ Insert Witty Slogan Here . . . . .

08-17-2004, 08:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
soccerchamp76 Go Cardinals Location: St. Louis/Cincinnati	There are already 9 Survivors? Jesus Christ __________________ Brian Griffin: Ah, if my memory serves me, this is the physics department. Chris Griffin: That would explain all the gravity.

08-18-2004, 06:43 AM	#17 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	Yeah I asked if there were any fans...not anyone that wanted to trash the show __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!*

08-18-2004, 10:01 AM	#18 (permalink)
Stompy Banned from being Banned Location: Donkey	Uh, it's been on for 9 seasons already? WTF? I thought the first season was in 2000? __________________ I love lamp.

08-18-2004, 10:07 AM	#19 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	Its not "seasons" They run two a year one from Jan-Mayish and one from September-Decemberish 2000 there was only Survivor 1 __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!*

08-18-2004, 11:00 AM	#21 (permalink)
silver26 Insane	Survivor is a show about social relationships, not risks. Might not be exciting to some, but very entertaining to me. __________________ I know I was born and I know that I'll die, the inbetween is mine.

08-18-2004, 11:03 AM	#22 (permalink)
Averett Is In Love Location: I'm workin' on it	Exactly, it's not about the games for me but rather the human social relationships. That's what keeps me interested. If I don't find the people interesting then I won't watch the season. __________________ Absence is to love what wind is to fire. It extinguishes the small, it enkindles the great.

08-18-2004, 11:11 AM	#23 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	I agree...thats how I felt about season 6...I'd catch it here and there but I didnt have fits if I missed an episode and I didnt schedule my thursdays around it. Australia will always be my favorite one __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!*

08-18-2004, 11:17 AM	#24 (permalink)
silver26 Insane	Yeah I liked Australia too. __________________ I know I was born and I know that I'll die, the inbetween is mine.

08-18-2004, 09:22 PM	#26 (permalink)
alpha Insane Location: Finland	I got bored with the show during season 4 or 5. It's always the same. Haven't seen Allstars yet though, because we're a bit behind here in Europe regarding TV shows.

08-18-2004, 11:22 PM	#27 (permalink)
quest1mark Insane	i love the show. i check in every season to find out which female contestant is going to be "the hot one" of the bunch. im suprised that this year no one really sticks out as being that attractive. i guess we'll have to wait until the season starts to see their true colors. __________________ Best told at a place called...the TFP. on a quest...

08-19-2004, 03:17 AM	#28 (permalink)
Spartak Bang bang Location: New Zealand	I've been watching Survivor since the first series, and imo it's the only reality TV show that always delivers and therefore worth watching. Now I have to wait until some NZ network buys the rights to screen the new series, while dodging spoilers left right and centre. __________________ I can read your mind... looking at you... I can read your mind...

08-19-2004, 05:22 AM	#29 (permalink)
omega2K4 Natalie Portman is sexy. Location: The Outer Rim	What the fuck!?!?! There have been 9 seasons of this ALREADY? Fuck when is reality TV going to die? __________________ "While the State exists there can be no freedom. When there is freedom there will be no State." - Vladimir Ilyich Lenin "Reason has always existed, but not always in a reasonable form."- Karl Marx

08-24-2004, 04:56 AM	#32 (permalink)
warrrreagl pinche vato Location: backwater, Third World, land of cotton	I have never missed a single episode of any season. My wife forced me to watch the first one, and I was immediately hooked. I downloaded an application and filled it out, but never sent it in. Have any of the rest of you applied? __________________ Living is easy with eyes closed.

08-24-2004, 04:58 AM	#33 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	I SO wanted to apply...I even went as far as you...but I knew physically I just couldnt handle it and I never sent it in. __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!*

08-24-2004, 07:43 AM	#34 (permalink)
Tinker Tilted Location: California	my husband applied and denied __________________ "The man who alters his way of thinking to suit others is a fool." Marquis de SADE

08-24-2004, 08:55 AM	#35 (permalink)
Jonsgirl Semi-Atomic Location: Home.	I want to, but seeing as I've been gone for a year and I have at least another 6 months before I get home..... Well, I think I just want to spend some time with my family now. Maybe if they're still doing it in a a couple of years. __________________ Someday, someone will best me. But it won't be today, and it won't be you.

08-24-2004, 09:41 AM	#36 (permalink)
Derwood Who You Crappin? Location: Everywhere and Nowhere	I'm too skinny. They would probably reject me based on the fact that if I lost too much weight I'd disappear __________________ "You can't shoot a country until it becomes a democracy." - Willravel

08-24-2004, 09:42 AM	#37 (permalink)
Averett Is In Love Location: I'm workin' on it	I'm not hot enough. My boobs aren't big enough. And I'd never get naked for some peanut butter and chocolate. Well, not on national TV anyway __________________ Absence is to love what wind is to fire. It extinguishes the small, it enkindles the great.

08-24-2004, 09:48 AM	#38 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	/temp off topic Averett you're PLENTY hot enough woman!! (I have peanut butter and chocolate right here beside me!!) /back on topic I honestly havent seen very many women at all that I would call "hot" on any of the previous episodes, now the guys on the other hand..... __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!*

08-25-2004, 09:58 PM	#39 (permalink)
NoSoup Non-Rookie Location: Green Bay, WI	Survivor and CSI are my only "must watch" TV shows... I rarely catch CSI so I usually just rent the entire season and camp out in my living room for a weekend. I love Survivor, I also started watching it season 2 - I was very surprised that I liked it. Although I am sure that it isn't nearly as horrible as it would be to actually be stuck on an island, I think those people go through a lot more than most people give them credit for - try sitting anywhere for over a month with absolutely nothing to do except interact with strangers and think about how you can win a million bucks. Not to mention, those people certainly look hungry/thirsty... I just wish that they hadn't given the all stars fire - necessity would have eventually forced them to make it. On a side note, my ex-girlfriends mother applied and actually got flown to the producers, but was turned down due to a recent LASIC surgery... [Edit] I am very curious to see how the FBI/Ex-military fellow performs, he hopefully will be a decent example of America's Best & Brightest... __________________ I have an aura of reliability and good judgement. Just in case you were wondering... Last edited by NoSoup; 08-25-2004 at 10:00 PM..

09-14-2004, 09:14 AM	#40 (permalink)
warrrreagl pinche vato Location: backwater, Third World, land of cotton	Assuming we don't lose electricity Thursday night (thanks to Ivan), Survivor is coming..... I think the wife and I will buy a battery-operated TV at Wal-Mart today, and we can return it next week if we don't need it Thursday night. __________________ Living is easy with eyes closed.