Survivor Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites (Premieres Wednesday February 13th at 8PM ET on CBS)
01-22-2013
, 05:37 PM
01-23-2013
, 06:31 AM
01-23-2013
, 08:03 AM
Wow, for the first time ever CBS letting Australians watch their online videos...
Early predictions:
Sherri: Young fan girls will be jealous and vote her out for any excuse. Low chance at winning.
Shamar: Could have some potential if he tones down the leadership stuff. Likely go post-merge due to the jury threat being a soldier. Low-Medium chance.
Michael: Will piss someone off. Hard to see him being in a strong alliance with the fan tribe as constructed. Low.
Reynold: Will go early post-merge, particularly if favs have majority. Only chance is if fans have the majority and the girls are pawns. But even still, I expect the minority favs to talk sense into the otherwise pawns. Low chance.
Laura: Didn't get much screentime in the meet the cast, hard to say. Could be one of the floater girls that go deep but unlikely. Low.
Matt: Likely be an outcast, whether wrongly or rightly. Low.
Julia: Could have some game in here. Could form an early alliance with the young girls and if she's a racecar driver, might have some tomboyish game in her. Medium.
Hope:
Floater win chance. Low-medium.
Eddie: Another male that likely goes early post-merge if still around, unless the girls are super pawns. Low-medium only because he doesn't appear to be as douchey.
Allie: Same as Laura.
Brandon: Has the SP relationships, but he's terrible. Low.
Andrea: There is a chance she sees the error in her ways and at least tries to do something strategically. Shouldn't be out early or middle unless in minority post-merge. Medium.
Malcolm: All round player. Favs won't have any history on him but unlike other people in his scenario (see: Hantz, Russell), his persona should make x1000 less threatening. They'll rely on him in challenges as well. Off the chart favourite.
Cochran: He'll go soon enough once people get sick of his awkward socialness. If he does go deep, he'll try to logic people on the jury for his vote but that'll simply not work. Only thing going for him is the South Pacific relationship with Dawn and Brandon. Low.
Phillip - I predict first boot of favourites. Francesca will target him early due to their history and she'll prob have the numbers. Low.
Francesca - She's a decent wildcard if she doesn't go crazy on anyone. Low-Medium.
Erik - I do like his chances. Like Andrea *may* bring some more game to the table. Will probably align early with Malcolm and if he can make the merge as the majority, shouldn't be the #1 threat. Should be likeable by a jury. Medium.
Dawn - expect to go deep with the SP alliance. Could be a prime #3 in an alliance that makes it to FTC and becomes a favourite after #2 blind sides #1 and #2 loses reputation in the process. Medium.
Corinne - will piss too many people off. Struggle to win any jury permutation. Low.
Brenda - probably try to flirt it up with Malcolm but I expect to be an early Fav boot. Low.
..damn, not high on too many people...
Early predictions:
Sherri: Young fan girls will be jealous and vote her out for any excuse. Low chance at winning.
Shamar: Could have some potential if he tones down the leadership stuff. Likely go post-merge due to the jury threat being a soldier. Low-Medium chance.
Michael: Will piss someone off. Hard to see him being in a strong alliance with the fan tribe as constructed. Low.
Reynold: Will go early post-merge, particularly if favs have majority. Only chance is if fans have the majority and the girls are pawns. But even still, I expect the minority favs to talk sense into the otherwise pawns. Low chance.
Laura: Didn't get much screentime in the meet the cast, hard to say. Could be one of the floater girls that go deep but unlikely. Low.
Matt: Likely be an outcast, whether wrongly or rightly. Low.
Julia: Could have some game in here. Could form an early alliance with the young girls and if she's a racecar driver, might have some tomboyish game in her. Medium.
Hope:
Floater win chance. Low-medium.Eddie: Another male that likely goes early post-merge if still around, unless the girls are super pawns. Low-medium only because he doesn't appear to be as douchey.
Allie: Same as Laura.
Brandon: Has the SP relationships, but he's terrible. Low.
Andrea: There is a chance she sees the error in her ways and at least tries to do something strategically. Shouldn't be out early or middle unless in minority post-merge. Medium.
Malcolm: All round player. Favs won't have any history on him but unlike other people in his scenario (see: Hantz, Russell), his persona should make x1000 less threatening. They'll rely on him in challenges as well. Off the chart favourite.
Cochran: He'll go soon enough once people get sick of his awkward socialness. If he does go deep, he'll try to logic people on the jury for his vote but that'll simply not work. Only thing going for him is the South Pacific relationship with Dawn and Brandon. Low.
Phillip - I predict first boot of favourites. Francesca will target him early due to their history and she'll prob have the numbers. Low.
Francesca - She's a decent wildcard if she doesn't go crazy on anyone. Low-Medium.
Erik - I do like his chances. Like Andrea *may* bring some more game to the table. Will probably align early with Malcolm and if he can make the merge as the majority, shouldn't be the #1 threat. Should be likeable by a jury. Medium.
Dawn - expect to go deep with the SP alliance. Could be a prime #3 in an alliance that makes it to FTC and becomes a favourite after #2 blind sides #1 and #2 loses reputation in the process. Medium.
Corinne - will piss too many people off. Struggle to win any jury permutation. Low.
Brenda - probably try to flirt it up with Malcolm but I expect to be an early Fav boot. Low.
..damn, not high on too many people...
01-23-2013
, 11:18 AM
Quote:
Yes. Francesca was a strong personality who was at least trying to target Boston Rob from the jump; she just got screwed by Philip's early stupidity and Rob's (in his 4th season) alliance.
Erik was gullible, but he was thinking what he needed to do to win the game. Cochran never got close to a clue on how he was ever going to win the game.
As far as Brandon, all you need to do is look at their interaction post-merge, when Brandon is convincing Cochran he'd be protected after he flips. One is strong and playing the game, the other is weak and getting played.
Brandon's self-created morality quandary was kind of silly, and obv giving up the necklace was dumb, but he was still a stronger force as a social player.
All three were magnitudes better at challenges.
Erik was gullible, but he was thinking what he needed to do to win the game. Cochran never got close to a clue on how he was ever going to win the game.
As far as Brandon, all you need to do is look at their interaction post-merge, when Brandon is convincing Cochran he'd be protected after he flips. One is strong and playing the game, the other is weak and getting played.
Brandon's self-created morality quandary was kind of silly, and obv giving up the necklace was dumb, but he was still a stronger force as a social player.
All three were magnitudes better at challenges.
01-23-2013
, 11:42 AM
In all seriousness, I can't imagine referring to Brandon as a social player, or as strong and playing the game. Dude is a ticking time bomb. I don't think Cochran played well either, but the amount of verbal diarrhea Brandon spewed in such a short time span was impressive. Unfortunately I don't bet on things that have already happened, but man I would love taking Cochran's side in a last longer on any random season between him and Brandon.
2:00 FTW, Probst
2:00 FTW,
Probst
01-23-2013
, 09:44 PM
01-23-2013
, 10:16 PM
More interviews:
Shamar
http://xfinity.comcast.net/blogs/tv/...women-quickly/
Brenda
http://xfinity.comcast.net/blogs/tv/...nd-bad-brenda/
Malcolm
http://xfinity.comcast.net/blogs/tv/...ing-than-guys/
Bonus interview with Probst about the decision to bring Malcolm back
http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/01/22/su..****olm-freberg/
Shamar
http://xfinity.comcast.net/blogs/tv/...women-quickly/
Quote:
Holmes: Are you prepared to flirt your way to a win? You’re a handsome fellow and I’m sure there are some ladies that wouldn’t mind cuddling with you at night like a big teddy bear.
Thomas: (Laughs) As the situation dictates. I’m not opposed to it. Everyone thinks I fall in love with women quickly.
Holmes: Is that your thing?
Thomas: That’s my thing. I love Alicia from “Survivor: One World.” She asked for fire in the beginning and I told everyone I would have given her ass some fire.
Holmes: (Laughs)
Thomas: You know what I mean?
Thomas: (Laughs) As the situation dictates. I’m not opposed to it. Everyone thinks I fall in love with women quickly.
Holmes: Is that your thing?
Thomas: That’s my thing. I love Alicia from “Survivor: One World.” She asked for fire in the beginning and I told everyone I would have given her ass some fire.
Holmes: (Laughs)
Thomas: You know what I mean?
http://xfinity.comcast.net/blogs/tv/...nd-bad-brenda/
Quote:
Holmes: What do you think of this cast?
Lowe: I want to get to know them, one on one. I want to talk to them and see what they’re like out there. Do I like you? Can I stand you? Can I trust you? I’m going to pretend to like everybody.
Holmes: Did you recognize everybody?
Lowe: Yeah, I know everybody here except for one guy I don’t know.
Holmes: Is there anyone you immediately think you want to align with or watch out for?
Lowe: I definitely want to align with Cochran for sure and Corinne. I’m going to align with everybody, but those two are who I’m going to go with.
Lowe: I want to get to know them, one on one. I want to talk to them and see what they’re like out there. Do I like you? Can I stand you? Can I trust you? I’m going to pretend to like everybody.
Holmes: Did you recognize everybody?
Lowe: Yeah, I know everybody here except for one guy I don’t know.
Holmes: Is there anyone you immediately think you want to align with or watch out for?
Lowe: I definitely want to align with Cochran for sure and Corinne. I’m going to align with everybody, but those two are who I’m going to go with.
http://xfinity.comcast.net/blogs/tv/...ing-than-guys/
Quote:
Freberg: Allies… Strategically, the girls are more terrifying than the guys.
Holmes: Like who?
Freberg: Brenda, Andrea’s pretty smart, Corinne’s terrifying…but she didn’t really do anything strategically, but at the same time, they’re very Type-A girls. Wait, is that a thing?
Holmes: Yeah, you’re thinking of alpha males, but there are Type-A girls.
Freberg: They’re super Type-A girls where it seems like the guys didn’t come out of the gates as dominant on their first season.
Holmes: Knowing that, are you more likely to follow or work with a Type-A girl or lead around some of these guys?
Freberg: I don’t do critical thinking well around pretty girls. I learned that about myself the first time around. So, probably can’t do the girls just because my brain gets befuddled when pheromones start running. So, I’m naturally drawn to go with the guys, but Cochran will turn on you in a second, Brandon…I can’t even discuss Brandon, and Phillip’s crazy. And, Erik…I guess maybe I should align with Erik.
Holmes: What does all of this say about you?
Freberg: I know. (Laughs) What did I do that was so bad?
Holmes: Like who?
Freberg: Brenda, Andrea’s pretty smart, Corinne’s terrifying…but she didn’t really do anything strategically, but at the same time, they’re very Type-A girls. Wait, is that a thing?
Holmes: Yeah, you’re thinking of alpha males, but there are Type-A girls.
Freberg: They’re super Type-A girls where it seems like the guys didn’t come out of the gates as dominant on their first season.
Holmes: Knowing that, are you more likely to follow or work with a Type-A girl or lead around some of these guys?
Freberg: I don’t do critical thinking well around pretty girls. I learned that about myself the first time around. So, probably can’t do the girls just because my brain gets befuddled when pheromones start running. So, I’m naturally drawn to go with the guys, but Cochran will turn on you in a second, Brandon…I can’t even discuss Brandon, and Phillip’s crazy. And, Erik…I guess maybe I should align with Erik.
Holmes: What does all of this say about you?
Freberg: I know. (Laughs) What did I do that was so bad?
http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/01/22/su..****olm-freberg/
