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Survivor: Caramoan - Fans Vs. Favorites
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Preview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB9tcAMRxPU
Episodes
Episode 1: She Annoys Me Greatly (http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/video/ec0xxObuMi9aA_0Q2uxA1aergmY_Tai2/survivor-caramoan-she-annoys-me-greatly/)
Episode 2: Honey Badger (http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/video/CpwUxB1iKrxAGelgFmvaWqRoiziux4E0/survivor-caramoan-honey-badger/)
Episode 3: There's Gonna Be Hell To Pay (http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/video/1pl7RuzGnEmozSInrIpPY5aY3pmp2Z8_/survivor-caramoan-there-s-gonna-be-hell-to-pay/)
Episode 4: Kill or Be Killed (http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/video/A6jHKphGbntW2A583IzVC7XWd_F34qe_/survivor-caramoan-kill-or-be-killed/)
Episode 5: Persona Non Grata (http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/video/Sx2PjhPaGSbZ10aTt3Bot84qnSHwUTCJ/survivor-caramoan-persona-non-grata/)
Episode 6: Operation Thunderdome (http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/video/7C17B2EE-9100-A836-FB14-849CCD909C3F/survivor-operation-thunder-dome/)
Episode 7: Tubby Lunchbox (http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/video/_72Tg8Tce6M_5967qx2L2BX2zYzT_jUY/survivor-tubby-lunchbox/)
Episode 8: Blindside Time (http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/video/CxzgCfVfc_w0oa1HlC6eegBmnDAxXlej/survivor-blindside-time/)
Episode 9: Cut Off the Head of the Snake (http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/video/bIr4fmyK3t9xfBJl6WyS_kIwn69c0oa_/survivor-caramoan-cut-off-the-head-of-the-snake/)
Episode 10: Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest (http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/video/_zGYnB_irDqo9uU3Los1nD2dq53I8OaD/survivor-caramoan-zipping-over-the-cuckoo-s-nest/)
Episode 11: Come Over to the Dark Side (http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/video/Qph8hpPcWmfP7hri4NBeQNrl28qfOwde/survivor-caramoan-come-over-to-the-dark-side/)
Episode 12: The Beginning of the End (http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/video/2JqtHC8XBMru4ZOFd_1TVCasgvPeD7YR/survivor-caramoan-the-beginning-of-the-end/)
Episode 13: Don't Say Anything About My Mom (http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/video/xHvWLQXMrgYCehJZ8cAJ6_yOA6j7nfSY/survivor-caramoan-don-t-say-anything-about-my-mom/)
Episode 14: Last Push (http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/video/YkPwGtKLFgclMwWMy0BBOZuytAJRGvQw/survivor-caramoan-last-push/)
Episode 15: Live Reunion (http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/video/6hhOopJgyODmApq9ov1gADxtShWlAv5s/survivor-caramoan-live-reunion/)
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Survivor: Caramoan - Meet the Cast
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWMdtGcutjM
F*ck yeah! Agent Phil returns!!!!!! I can only hope that he brings the crazy again!!
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Survivor: Caramoan - Jeff Probst Cast Assessment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqfyy72ruOc
Good Gawd! Some hot looking chicks gonna be on the new season! Yowzza!!
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my boner thanks you
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hahahahaha
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Premieres tonight with a special 90 Minute episode. Can't wait! Now hurry the f*ck up and be at 8pm already!! Ack!!
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Added Episode 1: She Annoys Me Greatly
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She Annoys Me Greatly
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So long....
....Francesca. Out of all the returning "fan favorites", Francesca was the biggest head-scratcher for me. I for the life could not understand how or whe she was chosen to return. Seriously, she was on for one episode in her only Survivor appearance and was promptly voted off first. So how does that make her a 'fan favorite'? Please, somebody explain this? Well, she has been on Survivor twice now and guess what, she has logged in a whopping 2 episodes total! Please do not bring her back for the next installment of Fans Vs. Favorites. She is a terrible player.
Speaking of terrible players. Of all the return favorites, Phillip was the one that intrigued me the most because I was curious to see if he would change up his play style and how it would manifest itself. Well, straight up, he is trying to play the exact same game that worked so well for Boston Rob. He has all the moves he needs to make but he is missing that one all important key ingredient. A personality. Boston Rob can sell ice to an Eskimo. Phillip, no matter what 'moves' he makes, will always come off extremely abrasive. So I don't see him getting as far into the game as he did last time. I certainly don't see him making it to the final 3.
As for the Fans, I really don't have much of an opinion of them yet. Well, I don't like the Big Marine dude. Super c o c k y and already arguing with his tribe-mates within minutes of reaching their campsite. Not a good way to start things for sure.
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Added Episode 2: Honey Badger
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Honey Badger
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So long....
...Allie. Who? Exactly. This is the first time ever in the history of watching every single episode that I didn't know who the player was. I still don't. I don't even remember anything about the player at all. That's messed up.....for her. Anyway, there were some jaw dropping moments in this episode for sure. I didn't think it was possible, but Agent Phil is even crazier this time around than the last time. Brandon is an even bigger dick this time around as well. And Shamar annoys the hell out of me. For a Marine, he is the biggest p*ssy ever.
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Added Episode 3: There's Gonna Be Hell To Pay
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There's Gonna Be Hell To Pay
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So long...
...Hope. Yup. Another member from the Fans Tribe that I didn't know existed until she got the boot. The reason why I'm having a hard time noticing anyone from the Tribe is Shamar. He is such a dominating personality and takes over everything that is happening in and around camp and that's not a good thing. He is very hard to process. His reasons and excuses are tiring, which made this a very average episode for me. It wasn't fun and I was hopeful that he would finally get the boot.
As for the Favorites Tribe, there really isn't anyone on that team that I'm pulling for. But I think I will back Malcolm to make it to the Final 3. I'm pulling for him to go far based strictly on what he did last season more than anything else. And speaking of last season, I'm reeeeeeally missing Lisa. She made last season a joy to watch and without her presence this season, you can see what is lacking. Bring her back!!!
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Added Episode 4: Kill or Be Killed
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Kill or Be Killed
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So long...
....Shamar and Laura. I feel bad that Shamar had to exit the game because of the injury to his eye and I wouldn't wish that any player get hurt. Not worth it if it's permanent. Having said that, I'm glad he is gone. He was sucking the life and fun out of a show that is already enjoyable to watch. With him, it was the opposite and made the first 3 episodes some of the dullest ever in the history of the show. I just could not stand listening to him talk...er, whine all the time. As for Laura....huh? Who dat? Didn't know she was even on the show.
Agent Phil is one seriously strange dude. I still don't know if this is just an act or he really is like this in the real world. Either way, I wouldn't be able to take much of this before running away screaming for my own sanity.
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Added Episode 5: Persona Non Grata
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Persona Non Grata
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So long....
.....Brandon. They said that this episode would be something you have never seen before. Well, truer words have never been spoken before. This was hands down one for the record books and one that will be talked about by Survivor fans for years to come and will definitely be a key topic of discussion during the Survivor Reunion at the conclusion of this season. First, I have to point out that I can't stand Brandon. I hated him the first time around and I couldn't stand him this time around. Having said that, I totally get why he snapped. As fun as it is to watching "Agent" Phil run his mouth the last time he was on the show and so far this season, he is a very condescending person. I've had my own run-ins with people just like Phil. I've even worked with a few and it has never been pretty.
I just can't stand these types of people and having to work with them is draining. But to be stuck on an Island, with no place to go and having to constantly deal with this other person, there was only one outcome and that was Brandon's meltdown. Personally, I would have **** long before that. I sit at home in the comfort of my Lazy-Boy chair, eating food, heater on, feet propped up as I watch the show and whenever Phil starts talking I start getting agitated and want to throw something. I don't approve with how Brandon handled things and put the Tribe in the middle of this sh*tstorm by dumping out their food. But I understand why he did what he did.
I did like that Brandon calling out Phil about the fact that Boston Rob carried him and that Phil doesn't possess any skills when it comes to the game of Survivor, which he doesn't. Now watch, Phil is gonna win the whole damn thing and make me look foolish for doubting him.
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Added Episode 6: Operation Thunderdome
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Operation Thunderdome
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So long...
...Matt. Who? I didn't even know that was his name. I just referred to him as 'the guy with the ponytail beard'. This season has been weird for sure. I've never watched a season where I didn't know any of the players names and right now if you were to ask me to name just one person's name that is a Fan, I wouldn't be able to do so. With the twist this episode mixing up both Tribes, maybe I will learn a couple of names now. Probably not. This episode compared to last week was a bit of a letdown.
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Added Episode 7: Tubby Lunchbox
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Tubby Lunchbox
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So long....
....Julia. Didn't learn her name till she was voted out and therein lies what's at fault with this season. None of the fans are interesting enough to learn and know more about. They are dull. And it's not just the Fans either. The bulk of the "Favorites" are just as boring and this season is slowly going down the crapper. Even Agent Phil, as good as he is for TV viewing, he is irritating as hell and I can't stand listening to him talk about how "awesome" he is. He sucks in every phase of the game. Those that do the selection process for the game are going to need to reevaluate what is a "Favorite" on the show for future All Star Editions because they really dropped the ball on this season.
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Added Episode 8: Blindside Time
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Blindside Time
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So long...
...Corrine. Bummer. It wasn't that I was pulling for her to win it all. I wasn't. It's just that she was nice to look at every week. She wasn't annoying as well. Well, not annoying most of the time anyway. Certainly not on the level some of the other players are. But voting her off was absolutely the right move to make because it squashed an impending mutiny that would have decimated the current alliance. Knocking her off also "locks" Sherri as a vote they can count on down the road because she would be grateful to still be in the game. Well, that's the mindset that Phil and the rest are counting on. Sherri is going to have to step it up and not play scared and not fall prey to "just being grateful to still be in the game". Grab it and run with it.
Anyway, fantastic episode and infinitely better than last weeks. Why? The merge baby! Having them all together changes the dynamic and it takes the focus off of a certain annoying player (Phil). At least for the time being. Props to Cochran. He OWNED the food eating challenge. It wasn't even a contest. He was inhaling everything!!! I've missed the food challenges on the show. It went AWOL for a long long time. No idea why they decided to get away from that. It was one of the best parts about the show in its infancy. So glad they brought it back. Hopefully it's back full time from here on out with each new season of Survivor.
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Added Episode 9: Cut Off the Head of the Snake
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Cut Off the Head of the Snake
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So long...
....Michael. Meh. It was the scared move to make in voting him off only because they couldn't come to an agreement in taking out one of the 3 bigger threat players. I loved that Michael flipped them all off as he was walking away from Tribal. I'm surprised more players don't do that. I know I would. One of the biggest moves I've ever seen happened during Tribal Council and that was Malcolm actually convincing Reynolds to give up his immunity to him. A) Malcolm is able to save his own Hidden Immunity Idol for later and B) we just how dumb Reynolds is. Who gives up an Idol? In the end, the move didn't affect the outcome since it was Michael that went home, but it will have a lasting effect throughout the remainder of the game.
Phil, as annoying and stupid as he appears to be, may in fact have a method to his madness. His rambling is what prompted Reynolds to use his Hidden Immunity Idol. So, I can't count Phil out of the game and he may in fact make it to the Final 3. Still remains to be seen if anyone would in fact vote for him to win it all. As for Dawn, the cracks and starting to widen with her and based on next week's preview, she is full-on meltdown mode....just like last time. Once again, I'm sure it has to do with the fact that no one votes the way she wants to vote. And since she was dead set on getting Malcolm off during this Tribal Council and he didn't get one vote is going to send Dawn off the deep end.
Loved that Brenda won the challenge. She was a rock and never once panic'd when the water was over her head. I would have been freaking out no doubt.
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Added Episode 10: Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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So long....
....Phil. Thank God!!!! I can't remember who said it, but he is in fact 'all talk and no action'. I wasn't surprised at all that he chose to sit out the immunity challenge because he has a "fear of being in the water". Yeah, right. No one believes your bullsh*t story that you kept telling people. You just didn't want anyone to come out and say that you're chicken sh*t. Anyway, I'm very curious to see how camp will be. Will the're be harmony now that he is gone, or will there be chaos as every one tries to assume control of the Tribe? Whatever happens, next week should be great. Loved the Tribal Council. It was epic that both Malcolm and Eddie played the Hidden Immunity Idols, both courtesy of Malcolm. The writing was on the wall who would get the boot. Hahahaha.
As for Dawn, I felt very bad for her. Meltdown after meltdown. I wasn't expecting her first meltdown to be the result of losing her retainer and that if she didn't find it, she would in fact walk off the show. Kinda shortsighted because her reason for that threat is that she didn't want anyone to know she wore a retainer. Um, if that's your motivation, maybe you shouldn't tell the cameraman just that. Now the WHOLE world knows.
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Added Episode 11: Come Over to the Dark Side
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Come Over to the Dark Side
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So long....
....Maclcolm. As soon as it was a 3-way tie during Tribal Council between Mal, Reynolds and Andrea, I knew it would be Mal that would be going home. He is the biggest threat and there is no way anyone would or could pass up on the opportunity to take him out while they can. It sucks that he is gone as I had him pegged to make it to the final 3 with a serious shot at winning it all. Well, with him gone, I seriously think that Cochran can make a run for it and win it. But a lot of luck will have to come into play for him at the immunity challenge because he's not going to win on strength, that's for sure. He's gonna have to step up his game and start manipulating the hell out of the rest of the tribe.
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Added Episode 12: The Beginning of the End
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The Beginning of the End
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So long....
....Reynolds and Andrea. There was no surprise at all when Reynolds gets the boot so it's not worth talking about. Andrea on the other hand had me on the edge of my seat. Great editing by the shows editor to keep me guessing to the very end as to who would be going home. Brenda or Andrea? I guess I should have seen it coming when Andrea kept talking about a 'Blindside' happening and that she would orchestrate Brenda being the one to go. It's fitting in how it all eventually played out as it did. I will miss seeing Andrea. She never annoyed me as most players do and she is so gorgeous. Hubba hubba.
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Added Episode 13: Don't Say Anything About My Mom
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Don't Say Anything About My Mom
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So long....
....Brenda. Everyone knows that I love Survivor, but there is usually one moment in most of the seasons I watch where there is one person that absolutely does not deserve to go home and in the case this season, it's Brenda. I guess letting the other 4 members spend the day with their families and BBQ wasn't enough to save her. It was brutal and just disgusting how Dawn of all people would throw Brenda under the bus like that. Yes, I get what the objective of the game is....to outwit, outlast and outplay everyone. There is no room for any kind of sentimentality in Survivor because it will get you voted off in a heartbeat. Just look at Brenda. With that said, there is something about Dawn stabbing Brenda in the back that just does not sit well with me and I hope she is the next one to go home. I expected Cochran to vote Brenda off, but he kind of gets a passed because he wasn't a friend to her like Dawn was.
I really hope that Brenda wins the Fan Vote, which would net her a cool $100K. But in all likelihood it will be Malcolm.
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Added Episode 14: Last Push
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Last Push
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And the Winner is....
....Cochran. Yay! It was a no-brainer going into the Vote who would win. As soon as he won the Immunity Challenge, it was all over. The editiors of the show tried their best to make it seem like either Eddie or Dawn had what it took to take the crown. But anyone that's watched the entire season would know this to be false. There just wasn't any other outcome to what we eventually got. Eddie did nothing other than voting off Phillip, and even that wasn't his moment. It was Malcolm's for having and playing the other Hidden Immunity Idol. Dawn was just too damn annoying that no one would want to reward her for that, and it has nothing to do with her ultimate betrayal of Brenda either. Sherri. Um? Huh? Ummmmm? Exactly. The most least-deserving player to make it to a Final 3. She ranks right up there with that one 'Boyscout-uniform-wearing' player from years ago.
So, it was easy to vote Cochran. He played the gamely brilliantly , won a handful of challenges that he shouldn't have and didn't p*ss anyone off too much at all. There was no shock that he swept the vote. As for Tribal Council, this one was OWNED by Brenda and she pulled off a major challenge to Dawn. In a nutshell, Brenda was able to get Dawn to remove her false teeth on national TV to more or less humiliate her and I think it worked. Even when Brenda was explaining to her how deep their "connection" was on the Island, Dawn was placating her with fake agreement. Even then I saw no remorse for what she did and removing her teeth was a last ditch effort to win a game she knew she wouldn't win. Anyway, congrats to Cochran. Can't wait to see what the Reunion Show brings.....
One last thing. Bummer about Erik. To get that close to the end and get pulled from the game. Man, that's gotta sting. Not sure he would have had a chance at winning either and given the fact that he couldn't stand and was having dizzy spells, he would have been a non-issue in the challenge and wouldn't have won that either.
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Reunion
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By Reunion standards, this one was pretty disappointing. The biggest omission was that there was no mention of Brandon's meltdown. I have been waiting all season to see what was going to be picked apart and analyzed. Nada. They didn't even show Brandon anywhere, so my guess is that he was a no-show. The other thing was that Jeff Probst chose not to interview anyone that wasn't on the Jury and even still, only half of those people got anything to say on the air. The entire episode felt very weird, and I haven't even gotten around to Rudy looking like a deer-in-headlights, Boston Rob's book promotion pandering and Richard Hatch's stupid "suntan lotion" skit.
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Brandon Hantz reportedly banned from Caramoan reunion show (http://www.examiner.com/article/survivor-spoilers-brandon-hantz-reportedly-banned-from-caramoan-reunion-show)
Apparently Brandon, along with his Uncle Russell were banned from the Reunion due to "safety" issues for Phillip.
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Added Episode 15: Live Reunion
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Season 26
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In spite the fiasco that is the Reunion show, it doesn't take away from the fact that Season 26 was one of the most memorable with the amount of blindsides that came week after week. A lot of huge, pivotal moments to add to the legacy of the show and ones that will be talked about for a long time.
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Survivor: Caramoan - The Open
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFCwsG6LbbY
Sh*t man, I just p*ssed my pants. Yikes. Jeff is a stud.
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yeah I wouldn't do that in a million years.
I'd have gotten vertigo and fallen right off that thing
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When that other guy started yanking on Jeff's shoulder, he immediately went into "death grip mode" as I would have.