Survivor 13: Spics vs. Chinks??? - Page 2

Matterhorn Fan · 08-23-2006, 03:56 PM

I want their circumstances to be totally different--like one tribe to living in a cowboy ghost town, and another one on a pirate ship. Once they get to the merge, I want them to find out that meanwhile, two other tribes have been playing in two other themed locales, and that now, the pirates and cowboys have to learn to get along, because suddenly there's ninjas and knights to deal with.

Now that would be good TV.

Survivor jumped the shark a while ago.

Scrooge McSam · 08-23-2006, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Matterhorn Fan

Survivor jumped the shark a while ago.

What did it for you?

I stopped watching after they screwed "Savage" over. Sorry, but it's been so long ago I can't remember his whole name.

"The tribe has spoken... unless we decide to override the vote and bring players back" never played well for me.

Gemini Cricket · 08-23-2006, 04:10 PM

How about gays versus breeders? If the past has taught us anything (and it hasn't), gays win Survivor... and then go straight to jail for tax evasion.

Moonliner · 08-23-2006, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

How about gays versus breeders? If the past has taught us anything (and it hasn't), gays win Survivor... and then go straight to jail for tax evasion.

Naw, the breeders would just kick their asses, and the gays would like it.

Cadaverous Pallor · 08-23-2006, 04:13 PM

Burnett sure knows how to push people's buttons. Ring that bell and BAM, everyone does what they're programmed to do - that is, get offended.

I'm withholding judgement until I see the show - if it entertains me I'll be happy, and if it doesn't, I won't. But I won't fall prey to "Ready to get mad? Aaaaannnnnd, GO!"

blueerica · 08-23-2006, 05:51 PM

I've never watched Survivor, with the exception of bits of episodes here and there - so it just sounds like a gimmick that I'm neither impressed nor offended by. Oh well.

On the otherhand, I can't see the title thinking it almost belongs in the "Controversial Topics Thread."

Not Afraid · 08-23-2006, 05:59 PM

Gimmick is right - and a poor choice of one at that. But, I don't watch the show nor do I rarely watch TV. This just gives me more justification to not turn it on. I don't get the feeling I'm missing much.

scaeagles · 08-23-2006, 06:08 PM

Survivor, to me, has always been a game about the psychology of human interaction when a group of people is thrown together with a nutually exclusive ogal of winning a million bucks. You have to work with and against people at the same time. It is physical, but more mental, and I have no problem with adding a different social element to it. I think it will add an interesting aspect for a season. In the end, it isn't about four people of the same race winning a million. It's about one person winning it.

Moonliner · 08-23-2006, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

Survivor, to me, has always been a game about the psychology of human interaction when a group of people is thrown together with a nutually exclusive ogal of winning a million bucks. You have to work with and against people at the same time. It is physical, but more mental, and I have no problem with adding a different social element to it. I think it will add an interesting aspect for a season. In the end, it isn't about four people of the same race winning a million. It's about one person winning it.

I say we all start a letter writing campaign to get Leo cast on the next survivor....

scaeagles · 08-23-2006, 06:12 PM

I'd do it in a heartbeat.

08-23-2006, 03:56 PM	#1
Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	I want their circumstances to be totally different--like one tribe to living in a cowboy ghost town, and another one on a pirate ship. Once they get to the merge, I want them to find out that meanwhile, two other tribes have been playing in two other themed locales, and that now, the pirates and cowboys have to learn to get along, because suddenly there's ninjas and knights to deal with. Now that would be good TV. Survivor jumped the shark a while ago.
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08-23-2006, 04:10 PM	#3
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	How about gays versus breeders? If the past has taught us anything (and it hasn't), gays win Survivor... and then go straight to jail for tax evasion.
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08-23-2006, 04:13 PM	#5
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Burnett sure knows how to push people's buttons. Ring that bell and BAM, everyone does what they're programmed to do - that is, get offended. I'm withholding judgement until I see the show - if it entertains me I'll be happy, and if it doesn't, I won't. But I won't fall prey to "Ready to get mad? Aaaaannnnnd, GO!" __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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08-23-2006, 05:51 PM	#6
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	I've never watched Survivor, with the exception of bits of episodes here and there - so it just sounds like a gimmick that I'm neither impressed nor offended by. Oh well. On the otherhand, I can't see the title thinking it almost belongs in the "Controversial Topics Thread." __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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08-23-2006, 05:59 PM	#7
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Gimmick is right - and a poor choice of one at that. But, I don't watch the show nor do I rarely watch TV. This just gives me more justification to not turn it on. I don't get the feeling I'm missing much.
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08-23-2006, 06:08 PM	#8
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Survivor, to me, has always been a game about the psychology of human interaction when a group of people is thrown together with a nutually exclusive ogal of winning a million bucks. You have to work with and against people at the same time. It is physical, but more mental, and I have no problem with adding a different social element to it. I think it will add an interesting aspect for a season. In the end, it isn't about four people of the same race winning a million. It's about one person winning it.
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08-23-2006, 06:12 PM	#10
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I'd do it in a heartbeat.
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