Survivor: Nicaragua

Ghoulish Delight · 09-15-2010, 03:32 PM

Starts tonight, folks!

innerSpaceman · 09-15-2010, 03:55 PM

You've got to be kidding me. Isn't this like, so 90's?

BarTopDancer · 09-15-2010, 04:10 PM

Well only if Jack shows up.

(where the hell is Keith when I need him).

Are they going to be running from the Cartels?

Gemini Cricket · 09-15-2010, 05:03 PM

I can't wait for Survivor: Burkina Faso. It would be so much fun to say.

Alex · 09-15-2010, 07:10 PM

OUAGADOUGOU!!!!

Moonliner · 09-16-2010, 06:45 AM

I've spent the last 10min trying to pull my thoughts together regarding the premier and this season as a whole.

I got nothing.

Age, Power Thingy, Famous person in the mix, they all seem like cheesy gimmicks. I'll give it another episode or two to see if things start to gel or not.

DreadPirateRoberts · 09-16-2010, 07:19 AM

I'm sorry I missed it. Based on Moonliner's review, will one of the contestants be riding a motorcycle over a tank filled with sharks?

Cadaverous Pallor · 09-16-2010, 08:51 AM

I do not like the Jimmy Johnson Show. If each episode spends 20 min on JJ alone, we'll never learn who anyone else is.

That said, I like the idea of throwing the old people the seeming advantage of one of the best coaches ever to help offset their physical disadvantage. (Though saying "coach" over and over regarding Survivor just evokes another Coach that I'd just as soon forget.)

Power Medallion and immediate hidden immunity aside, what might be the killer for this season is not old vs young but kooks vs morons. I'm reminded that the only people over 40 that would go on this show are crazy and that the only people under 30 hot enough to get on the show are usually dumb.

scaeagles · 09-16-2010, 09:03 AM

I'm liking Tyrone early on.

Anyone else impressed with the older lady who had fire in 30 mins?

The Wand of Power or whatever the hell it is....eh....have to wait to see how that plays out. Adds another and different strategy element to the game that may or may not enhance. As with JJ. The dynamic is one we've never really had before (save Gary Hogeboom, who was really not recognizable). I don't buy his "i know I'm not going to win" crap....he's a competitor who is ALL about winning. After the first episode, though, I think I'd rather he not be there.

How about Survivor: Chateau D'if ?

Ghoulish Delight · 09-16-2010, 09:12 AM

I'll tell you one thing, at least early on in the game when team is so important - if Jimmy Freaking Johnson is offering his advice on how to work as a team, I listen. I'm not usually one for pep talks or following the leader, but in that case I'd make an exception.

It is fascinating to see how threatened the other alpha-males are acting around him. Here's someone who doesn't just THINK he's a good leader, and doesn't have to PROVE he's a good leader. He is. Period.

I'd be pretty pissed off if, say, I'd finally worked up the courage to try out for the show, sent in my tape, and hear, "Oh, you're 33? Sorry, we're cutting anyone in their 30s out of this season."

09-15-2010, 03:32 PM	#1
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Survivor: Nicaragua Starts tonight, folks! __________________ '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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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	You've got to be kidding me. Isn't this like, so 90's?
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	Well only if Jack shows up. (where the hell is Keith when I need him). Are they going to be running from the Cartels? __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I can't wait for Survivor: Burkina Faso. It would be so much fun to say.
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09-15-2010, 07:10 PM	#5
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	OUAGADOUGOU!!!!
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09-16-2010, 06:45 AM	#6
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	I've spent the last 10min trying to pull my thoughts together regarding the premier and this season as a whole. I got nothing. Age, Power Thingy, Famous person in the mix, they all seem like cheesy gimmicks. I'll give it another episode or two to see if things start to gel or not. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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09-16-2010, 07:19 AM	#7
DreadPirateRoberts Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,483	I'm sorry I missed it. Based on Moonliner's review, will one of the contestants be riding a motorcycle over a tank filled with sharks?
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09-16-2010, 08:51 AM	#8
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I do not like the Jimmy Johnson Show. If each episode spends 20 min on JJ alone, we'll never learn who anyone else is. That said, I like the idea of throwing the old people the seeming advantage of one of the best coaches ever to help offset their physical disadvantage. (Though saying "coach" over and over regarding Survivor just evokes another Coach that I'd just as soon forget.) Power Medallion and immediate hidden immunity aside, what might be the killer for this season is not old vs young but kooks vs morons. I'm reminded that the only people over 40 that would go on this show are crazy and that the only people under 30 hot enough to get on the show are usually dumb. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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09-16-2010, 09:03 AM	#9
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I'm liking Tyrone early on. Anyone else impressed with the older lady who had fire in 30 mins? The Wand of Power or whatever the hell it is....eh....have to wait to see how that plays out. Adds another and different strategy element to the game that may or may not enhance. As with JJ. The dynamic is one we've never really had before (save Gary Hogeboom, who was really not recognizable). I don't buy his "i know I'm not going to win" crap....he's a competitor who is ALL about winning. After the first episode, though, I think I'd rather he not be there. How about Survivor: Chateau D'if ?
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09-16-2010, 09:12 AM	#10
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I'll tell you one thing, at least early on in the game when team is so important - if Jimmy Freaking Johnson is offering his advice on how to work as a team, I listen. I'm not usually one for pep talks or following the leader, but in that case I'd make an exception. It is fascinating to see how threatened the other alpha-males are acting around him. Here's someone who doesn't just THINK he's a good leader, and doesn't have to PROVE he's a good leader. He is. Period. I'd be pretty pissed off if, say, I'd finally worked up the courage to try out for the show, sent in my tape, and hear, "Oh, you're 33? Sorry, we're cutting anyone in their 30s out of this season." __________________ '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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