Survivor Week 1 Discussion. Warning Spoilers if you have not seen it.
@doubleloveyou (2466)
United States
September 26, 2008 10:03am CST
I did this last year for the end of the season (2 seasons ago)
First of all welcome all you Survivor fans.
Ok let's get started. Last night was a first.
Right off the bat I am asking myself "What is Gillian's team thinking?" Who chooses 2 women who (as far as everyone there knew) was not a physical threat to anyone. Why did they not choose the strongest or most athletic? Gillian, Crystal (who I thought would have done better in the challenges) and Suzie?
Then after seeing how poorly Gillian did why would you vote Michelle off? Granted Michelle did not help hereself with her bad attitude. But still at this stage in the game you don't vote off the ones with the attitude, you vote of the one that will drag you down.
Then a first in the quickest injury on survivor. Randy must of gotten spooked by the Elephants.
Then a first in voting on a leader who has NO desire to be a leader.
Then a first on the leader stating "I quit" LOL!! I mean come on. Big baby. Step up.
Oh yes I love it when Gillian got voted off in the first 2 hour premier of Survivor.
Yes definately stating out with a show of firsts. Looks to be a great season.
What are your thoughts on the first show?
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@LouiseKnittel (4764)
• United States
26 Sep 08
I really did not want to see Gillian voted off so fast. * I kinda liked her* LOL she is upbeat happy go lucky, smart, friendly. Just all around like-able. I know that she could have done a bit more in the challenges. * still liked her* But She is gone now....
Gillian did not choose the second woman Crystal did.. not sure why she did that either. I was expecting a man to be picked.. even though there are not many REAL men this time...
I too expected more from Crystal. We still may see more later, not sure, but hope so..
Michelle just had to go from the get-go. So was not a very friendly or nice person.. but she was the first woman up the hill,,, ( Right after she made it up the hill they showed her bad attitude saying the the other can kiss her butt! ) So I think that if she was nicer and had displayed a better personality she would have lasted a long time in the game.
I think that Randy did get spooked by the Elephants,, but they are enormous and could spook most people. I go back and forth can't decide if I like Randy yet.. he is seeming so far like the guy, you like to Not like..LOL
I do not think that he ( forgot the poor guys name )wanted to be the leader I can respect that no one wanted to be, so why does he HAVE to be. No one else would step up either, so I am not going to hold that against him. Lots of times the Leader is one of the first to go. He is very smart not to want to be in the situation.
@doubleloveyou (2466)
• United States
26 Sep 08
To tell the truth I liked Gillian too. But from a game stand point she just did not have it in her.
Michelle said that she thought she could forgive them for picking her last, that was her mistake. She should have embraced it and said "Then I guess I better prove my self" That would have been taken so much differently.
now to Randy, he seems like the sort of person who normally has a hard time keeping his mouth shut. You can see it in his eyes. But I think when it came to vote Gillian off, she had actually grown on him some. He is one to watch. My thought is if he has the self control to hold his tongue then he can go far.
The 2 I pick to get to the final 2 are Marcus and Jaquie. Marcus is smart and stays behind the scenes. However, I see Bob (the older guy) could very well ride to the finals if he can get to the individuals. I think he is in better shape than he looks.
GC the guy you could not remember, is too hot tempered. He has a short fuse and everything sets him off. I think he will stay for a time but will not make it far.
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@LouiseKnittel (4764)
• United States
26 Sep 08
now to Randy, he seems like the sort of person who normally has a hard time keeping his mouth shut. You can see it in his eyes. But I think when it came to vote Gillian off, she had actually grown on him some. He is one to watch. My thought is if he has the self control to hold his tongue then he can go far.
I have to agree I think that he can go far, might even win. Depends on how he plays the game. He is very driven. Going home is not a option to him. He is still the guy I want to like but he makes it hard. ( this could change )
GC the guy you could not remember, is too hot tempered. He has a short fuse and everything sets him off. I think he will stay for a time but will not make it far.
I do think that he was a bit overtired. Not sure that he is always hot tempered. His mood had changed a lot, once he got some very much need protein. Being that hungry can effect most folks mood.
I do not have any picks for the end yet or who I think will win.. It is a standing joke around here!!! Whoever I pick to win Or whoever I like a Lot, always goes home! LOL

@LouiseKnittel (4764)
• United States
26 Sep 08
However, I see Bob (the older guy) could very well ride to the finals if he can get to the individuals. I think he is in better shape than he looks.
I could not agree more.

@sunshine4 (8703)
• United States
26 Sep 08
I thought thse same as you. Why wouldn't Gillian pick some strong men instead of a chick at the beginning? Then that gal picks another who is useless! It was rediculous. Then Michelle shows that she is one of the strongest in the competitions and they vote her off because of her negative energy....give me a break!!
I think it is going to be a good season. At least near the end they were fishing and working together a little bit. I was thrilled to see Gillian gone, she was annoying.
@doubleloveyou (2466)
• United States
26 Sep 08
I kinda liked her. She was a very positive influence. BUT...we only saw maybe 2 minutes of her and the ones playing saw 5 days of her. Makes a BIG difference when it is like that.
Even though I could not stand Michelle being so negative she was definately better to keep around rather than Gillian or Suzie. I think Crystal will do well given the chance.
Good to have people to talk to about survivor. I will try to do a post ever week after the show so we can all keep discussing. Let me know if you start one too.
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@whywiki (6066)
• Canada
26 Sep 08
I thought it was a good start to the season. I was glad that Michelle was voted off. I would have gotten rid of her too, her attitude would have gotten to me. I like Gillian. I was hoping the old timers would form an alliance and systematically pick off the young ones. I like the Olympic Athlete woman too. She seems like a strong person. On the other side of the coin I liked the little gay lawyer. I think he will play a strong game. I hope to learn all there names soon too!
@doubleloveyou (2466)
• United States
26 Sep 08
I think Charlie (the lawyer) will be thrown under the bus by his alliance at some point in time. He play too much of an open game. He needs to keep some of his stradegy to himself. One thing you NEVER do is put ALL of your trust in more than one person. Make alliances, but don't give all of them all your plans.
I look forward to this year.
My pick to the final 2 is Marcus and Jaquie
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