Survivor: Nicaragua - Page 4

Ghoulish Delight · 12-20-2010, 12:23 AM

I ended up loving this season. Shocked that I ended up rooting for Fabio, but that was mostly because I found it much more interesting than if the 3-way alliance had just bullied their way in. LOVED Fabio's whole attitude from the moment he won final immunity on.

I also LOVED how Jeff shut down that asshole homophobe on the reunion show (whose name I have no interest in committing to memory). Gave him a chance to apologize, and the moment he opened his stupid mouth and let it be known that he was as much of a homophobe as he made himself out to be, just told him to shut up and moved on. Good on you Jeff.

Stan4dSteph · 12-20-2010, 10:01 AM

I'm intrigued by the twist for next season, so I'll be watching again.

I was happy with Fabio's win. He played a good game, giving people what they wanted and flying mostly under the radar until he had to step up to save himself.

Ghoulish Delight · 12-20-2010, 10:27 AM

Yeah, I'm hoping/betting that Redemption Island will alter the whole, "Vote the physical threats off" mentality that's been a bit of a drag on the game of late.

So, did anyone understand a word of Fabio's bizarre new age babble on the reunion show? That was just weird.

I was really loving Jane, until she got voted off and went all "snake and rats". I mean, she used the word "cheats". Ugh. You lost, get over it.

Yay for quitters not being on the jury from now on.

Yay for Chase's answer to Marty's "question".

Alex · 12-20-2010, 10:44 AM

What is the twist? Just curious if something might revive my interest.

Ghoulish Delight · 12-20-2010, 10:48 AM

When someone gets voted off, instead of immediately being out of the game, they're sent to "Redemption Island". Once the next person is voted off, they are also sent to Redemption Island, where they will have to compete in a challenge. The loser goes home, the winner remains on Redemption Island to take on the next person voted off. At some point late in the game, whoever is left on R.I. returns to the game.

Cadaverous Pallor · 12-20-2010, 12:07 PM

I'm worried about Redemption Island since a lone person returning late in the game isn't going to have much clout and will probably be voted out quickly...though Sash, a lone gun at one point, actually made it to the end this time, so who knows.

Alex · 12-20-2010, 12:08 PM

Reading a thread on another board, it was mentioned that they did something similar in the Pearl Island season with a "Ghost Tribe" that could result in people voted off returning. The consensus on that board seems to be it didn't work.

Thoughts?

Disneyphile · 12-20-2010, 02:44 PM

I'm really happy with how this season turned out. Finally, the prize didn't go to a jerk. It hasn't been that way in awhile.

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

So, did anyone understand a word of Fabio's bizarre new age babble on the reunion show? That was just weird.

I don't think anyone is meant to.

Moonliner · 12-20-2010, 03:13 PM

My initial thought is that survivor is a social game, so adding an individual (or one-on-one) element will just be a distraction. In any case the gimmicks like exile island, the doohickey of power, or redemption island don't matter much in the long run, for me it's all about casting. Give me survivors I either love or hate (or just cast Island Goddess Stephenie on every season) and I'll watch.

12-20-2010, 12:23 AM	#31
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I ended up loving this season. Shocked that I ended up rooting for Fabio, but that was mostly because I found it much more interesting than if the 3-way alliance had just bullied their way in. LOVED Fabio's whole attitude from the moment he won final immunity on. I also LOVED how Jeff shut down that asshole homophobe on the reunion show (whose name I have no interest in committing to memory). Gave him a chance to apologize, and the moment he opened his stupid mouth and let it be known that he was as much of a homophobe as he made himself out to be, just told him to shut up and moved on. Good on you Jeff. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	I'm intrigued by the twist for next season, so I'll be watching again. I was happy with Fabio's win. He played a good game, giving people what they wanted and flying mostly under the radar until he had to step up to save himself.
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12-20-2010, 10:27 AM	#33
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Yeah, I'm hoping/betting that Redemption Island will alter the whole, "Vote the physical threats off" mentality that's been a bit of a drag on the game of late. So, did anyone understand a word of Fabio's bizarre new age babble on the reunion show? That was just weird. I was really loving Jane, until she got voted off and went all "snake and rats". I mean, she used the word "cheats". Ugh. You lost, get over it. Yay for quitters not being on the jury from now on. Yay for Chase's answer to Marty's "question". __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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12-20-2010, 10:44 AM	#34
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	What is the twist? Just curious if something might revive my interest.
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12-20-2010, 10:48 AM	#35
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	When someone gets voted off, instead of immediately being out of the game, they're sent to "Redemption Island". Once the next person is voted off, they are also sent to Redemption Island, where they will have to compete in a challenge. The loser goes home, the winner remains on Redemption Island to take on the next person voted off. At some point late in the game, whoever is left on R.I. returns to the game. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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12-20-2010, 12:07 PM	#36
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I'm worried about Redemption Island since a lone person returning late in the game isn't going to have much clout and will probably be voted out quickly...though Sash, a lone gun at one point, actually made it to the end this time, so who knows. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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12-20-2010, 12:08 PM	#37
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Reading a thread on another board, it was mentioned that they did something similar in the Pearl Island season with a "Ghost Tribe" that could result in people voted off returning. The consensus on that board seems to be it didn't work. Thoughts?
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12-20-2010, 03:13 PM	#39
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	My initial thought is that survivor is a social game, so adding an individual (or one-on-one) element will just be a distraction. In any case the gimmicks like exile island, the doohickey of power, or redemption island don't matter much in the long run, for me it's all about casting. Give me survivors I either love or hate (or just cast Island Goddess Stephenie on every season) and I'll watch. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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