Re: Survivor: Gabon - Season 17
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Originally Posted by Ronald Epstein
Clearly, this is my favorite show -- certainly the one I look forward
to the most week after week. Gotta again thank RAF for pushing me to watch this show. |
Glad to hear that you like it Ron. Knowing your tastes, I knew that you would. While this season is memorable because it's the first one in HD (this type of show was born for HD!) I have to agree with Anthony that there are several earlier editions that had a wider variety of interesting plots, challenges, twists, etc. Don't get me wrong, I'm enjoying Season 17 very much but I understand Anthony's comment. Too bad that legalese limits previous shows' availability (although without the HD aspect you might not agree that they are more interesting).
As has been mentioned before, HD brings out more of the real experience of being a "survivor" because all of the nicks and bites and welts and grime, etc. seem so much more real when they are shown in their full glory. One can really get a sense of what being in such a situation entails.
The "reunion with family/friends" episode has become a season staple for Survivor and it's always quite emotional so I understand your reaction. Some of the earlier "reunions" actually had even more of a back story and coverage than this year's presentation.
As to the remaining contestants, I really would like to see Bob win because I think he has the talent to "survive" what's thrown at him - everything except the fact that the other members are finally realizing how strong he is in challenges and how smart he is. So he probably won't make it to the final three unless he continues to win challenges. (As a former Chem teacher I'm rooting for the "science guy.")
Sugar would also be o.k. with me because it's quite obvious at this point that she has played the "dumb blonde" role to perfection. She found the idol on the first try and the comments that she has made so far (although edited) show her to have a head on those "model" (?) shoulders.
As to the rest: Susie might actually get the award for staying under the radar the best and it might get her to the finals. Kenny is a gamer (although Bob blew him away in the last challenge that involved a gamer's intuition) so that could play out well for him. However he also has gamer's arrogance and that probably will bite him in the butt. I thought that Matty would do well but now he's one of the few remaining threats (as perceived by the others) so his days are probably numbered if he doesn't win challenges. Besides, Leonardo DiCaprio called and he wants his face back! (With apologies to Hanson!
)Crystal is an interesting character. She's an Olympic medalist and yet she doesn't seem to do well in challenges where she should shine. Is she playing us with that strategy or is she all thumbs? I find it interesting that there seems to be absolutely no indication that she was a member of the Olympic Team (not even with the relatives there) so I have to feel that she is purposely withholding that information to appear to be harmless - unless I missed something. If that's the case then I give her the "under the radar" award instead of Susie.
I'm looking forward to an interesting last couple of episodes as this all plays out. A case might be made for any one of the final six emerging as the Sole Survivor, and that isn't usually the case in most seasons.
Which is a shame since seasons 3 and 4 are two of my all-time favorites.
