I've noted in the past that Survivor is one of the junkiest of the "junk food TV" shows on the air, but that the group dynamic of having friends to watch the show with keeps pulling me along. Well, tonight's premiere of the new Cook Islands edition (or, as it's much more fun to call it, "racist Survivor") was the most fun Survivor has been in a long time.First, they got some quality mileage from the segregation gimmick, with many of the teams making cheeky remarks about their own groups (though, as of yet, rarely about the other tribes). But more importantly, there seemed to be more interesting personalities in this group of castaways than the show has had in several seasons. From the "tree-climbing Mowgli" to the "tribe that's only good at snuggling and losing chickens" to the "I need a break from all that failing to build a fire" to the "red forehead dot of healing," all buoyed by the largest crowd I've had at my place for Survivor since its very first season (six guests), it was a laugh riot.
And don't forget the most awesome Tribal Council set the show has ever had. That pirate ship totally kicks ass.
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ahoy fellow survivor buddy! this one looks to be very entertaining. there is already a buzz around the office about the whole race thing. and I've always said that they really know how to produce a good show no matter how predictable it gets (vote off the "leader" on the first episode? has that happened before? :P ) and with all of the survivors on thier toes about the whole racial thing, they certainly have plenty of material to work with.
it's one thing having the black team talk among themselves about how they want to knock the "can't swim" stereotype, but it's a fun ticking timebomb as to which other team will "mess up" and make a slur (about anything, not just the swimming...)
the "bad wind" headache was hilarious, and the tribal council ship was mega-awesome. and did you catch the panning shot of exile island? it's soooo tiny! that poor guy! was there even one tree on that glorified sandbar? and the chickens cluck a song of doom for poor "Flicka"...
yep, looks like lots of tasty TV-candy this season of survivor!
the mole
With such tiny "tribes" (which if the last Survivor was any indication, won't last very long before they get merged into two) it's not such a big deal to vote off the leader. How strong a leader do you need to guide five people, including the leader?
Not to mention, this guy was NOT really a leader. He was a leader in his own mind, someone who thought everyone else should do what he said while he slacked around on the beach "taking a break." He was definitely the weak link of the team, not to mention the fact that the three women allying against the two men was a given.
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