Survivor Philippines Season 25 (Premieres Wednesday Sept. 19th at 8pm ET on CBS) - Page 121

Christ, I see my family like twice a year, if I'm lucky. And even then, it's a nice hug and kiss on the cheek. No tears. No running into each other's arms. And we're Italian, ffs!

What is with every single Survivor from the first show on having to break down into tears at the sight of their loved ones? It's kinda creepy.

I bet Denise's hubby likes to spin her, tho.

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12-06-2012 , 07:22 AM

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I feel like I just watched the Brazilian version of "dammit Reid!"

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12-06-2012 , 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Dominic

I think it's more the fact that you get to spend time with someone who you can relax around and know isn't going to lie to you or betray you. 31 days in a game where there is no trust and everything could be a deception definitely takes a toll on people mentally.

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12-06-2012 , 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DukeSucks

I feel like I just watched the Brazilian version of "dammit Reid!"

Did they have any chance to win that?

Plus, how short is Carter's mom? 4' 10"

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12-06-2012 , 09:25 AM

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at this point Malcom is top 10 all time, right? If he wins, where does he land?

Not even close yet.

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12-06-2012 , 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dominic

Dude u just described my situation. I'm italian and i see my family every year or so when I go back. And yea noone cries. What part of Italy?

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12-06-2012 , 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by GoMukYaSelf

You have to realize the typical survivor watcher is a 50 year old housewife... Lisa has Fan Favorite locked up.

Nah, I think Abi has it locked up.

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12-06-2012 , 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dominic

Probably has a lot to do with the mental fatigue of "playing the game" for 30 days. Although the start of this episode is always pretty lame watching everyone cry for the first 15 minutes.

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12-06-2012 , 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by housenuts

Everyone's reaction in the history of survivor when their loved one comes out is lol. You haven't seen them in like a month. Get a grip.

It's been like 5 to 5 1/2 weeks max. Skupin's reaction was so over the top I just couldn't believe it. You would have thought that he had been in a prison camp somewhere for the last ten years. Just unbelievable to me.

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12-06-2012 , 09:54 AM

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I think Malcolm's brother just looked for an opportunity to tackle his brother on national TV

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12-06-2012 , 10:41 AM

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My only thought is that can must pay them x amount per tear. They must be told to be over the top.

I also guess the more over the top you are and seem like you really care, the more likely the challenge winner will pick you.

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12-06-2012 , 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jmill

If I'm ever on Survivor, I'm planning it so that during the family episode whoever comes to visit is REALLY over the top in their jubilation with me, like Shawn Michaels style when he wasn't supposed to lose to Hulk, but then had to because Hulk's ego was too big.

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12-06-2012 , 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by GoMukYaSelf

You have to realize the typical survivor watcher is a 50 year old housewife... Lisa has Fan Favorite locked up.

unfortunately, this is the case

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12-06-2012 , 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by wetleg

literally had this same discussion with a few co-workers this morning

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12-06-2012 , 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by master3004

re: the family stuff, I wouldn't be surprised if they give the contestants some, um, encouragement to get really excited when they see their loved one.

Good ep. Abi is awful, Malcom is great. Malcom>>>Denise>>>anyone else in terms of who I'd like to see win. Please don't let Lisa beat Malcom because of a bitter jury.

Last edited by jmill; 12-06-2012 at 11:07 AM. Reason: seriously, that clip will never fail to make me laugh

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12-06-2012 , 11:07 AM

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I guess god bid $500 off-screen last episode and won the "Choose this season's winner" advantage

I love when they do the god edit and then all the prayers go unanswered.

Its like a big piece of delicious chocolate cake. Covered in god syrup.

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12-06-2012 , 11:09 AM

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I agree with your edit, Ive been a wrestling fan for almost 20 years, its still my favorite clip ever.

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12-06-2012 , 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jmill

Malcom>>>>>>>>>>>Denise>>>>Skupin>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>Lisa>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Abi

seems about right

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12-06-2012 , 11:14 AM

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as for FF, i'll do $20-$100, my malcolm vs any 2 of your ponies. pm

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12-06-2012 , 11:26 AM

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^^^^ That would be horrible, just like Ozzy winning South Pacific.

Thanks a lot, now I gotta go punch my cat again

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12-06-2012 , 11:40 AM

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Please don't let Lisa beat Malcom because of a bitter jury.

They have no reason to be bitter towards Malcolm. That wouldn't be an issue.

I don't see any scenario where Lisa can win. The only way she would win is if there were a Final 2 this season and Abi was her opposition.

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12-06-2012 , 11:43 AM

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this season does not seem like bitter jury people. aside from abi, but she's bitter towards everyone. and no one has really got truly butthurt and blindsided like we've seen in the past.

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12-06-2012 , 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by master3004

I agree with your edit, Ive been a wrestling fan for almost 20 years, its still my favorite clip ever.

Yea, that's such a classic. It doesn't hurt that I was a pretty big Shawn Michaels fan growing up.

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Originally Posted by housenuts

seems about right

I like your rankings. Mine were more just highlighting the fact that there's only two people I really care to see win in terms of how I view their gameplay, but I think Skupin is pretty likeable, and wouldn't mind seeing him win.

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12-06-2012 , 12:07 PM

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It took me way too long to realize that Dangrayne was "Dang Rain" and not pronounced like "gangrene" or "Dan Grayne". I think I just noticed that ~3 episodes ago.