GM pulls their "Survivor" sponsorship.

@jaypul (185)
United States
August 30, 2006 3:38pm CST
what does everyone think about this? If you haven't heard, the new season of CBS's Survivor is dividing its contestants by race and ethnicity.
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@crazynate (246)
• United States
19 Sep 06
I'm not sure how much truth there is to this, but I remember hearing in the original news articles when this was announced that it was a decision made prior to CBS announcing the new structure for this season of Survivor. Supposedly, they wanted to sponsor shows where more direct promotion of GM vehicles could be done, and there's not much you can do when everyone is isolated on an island.
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@bhchy1 (6047)
• United States
30 Aug 06
It does not surprise me..this is a a very touchy path to go down. Some companies may not want that kind of subject matter identified with their product.
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30 Aug 06
What a bad idea for a company on the brink of disaster. I have a feeling that this will be the most interesting season of Survivor ever.
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@vivrenpar (593)
• Canada
26 Sep 06
I think it's stupid
@EZEdgar (233)
• United States
19 Oct 06
It sounds like CBS won't divide by race ever again. It was over-hyped this season anyway. I don't see a problem with it. Having people with differences together on a show is what reality tv is all abut to begin with in my opinion.
@uzaircs (2318)
• Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
28 Oct 06
kiya kahoon gabbar
• United States
24 Oct 06
So far I think it was interesting to see if people hold to their same race or if they dont. It kinda made it more interesting to see what is going to happen, plus they need to change it up a little to get people watching, but they always mix up the tribes anyways so i know that it wouldnt last. I think is it a clever way to get people watching.
@mcmomss (2601)
• United States
20 Sep 06
I think this is going to be a great season of Survivor too. Because they needed such a diverse group, they had to go out and recruit people so many of them were not Survivor fans so they will be playing the game their own way not trying to be like their favorite survivor and it will be like season one. GM made a big mistake.
20 Sep 06
Fueling racial tensions? Not the best thing to do. Make good telly though.