The show is about to begin here on the East Coast. As it airs, I'll update this post with any major happenings. However, the real action is in the comments section! Please feel free to join in with your thoughts while having fun with friends. Late tonight my show review will be posted on TV Squad. And ... how about Zoetawny's blog logo for the season? Have I mentioned lately that she (and all of you) rock?
Special thanks goes to Margo for running the blog pool -- here it is!
**SURVIVOR POOL MATCH-UPS**
Ashley - ChicMc, Estelle
Ben - gaylos, Karen in CA
Betsy - Donna in AL, Sydney
Brett - Lars, Tessa
Dave - Caroline, Laura in Miss
Elizabeth - Nana in NW, txrednkgirl
Erik - Delee, Rbennie
Jaison - Donna in FL, chris
John - Joe in NY,
Kelly - Lisanne, Meb
Laura - DKNYNC, ML
Marisa - Joanie, Terry in CA
Mick - Monty924, Jackie
Mike - Lynn1, Zoetawny
Monica - PDXGranny,
Natalie - Margo,
Russell H - Becky, Jennasmom,
Russell S - Sizzie,
Shannon - Auntie Leigh,
Yasmin - Laurie
Survivors ready? It looks like we have a good group of characters this season! Tonight's episode --
"The Puppet Master"
The castaways arrive in Samoa and are divided into tribes; each tribe must immediately select a leader, without speaking.
The tribes were already chosen for the opening --
Foa Foa and Galu (sp?), Foa Foa (with my man Mick) won reward.
Galu wins Immunity.
Argh! Evil Russell's evilness won out -- Marisa was voted out.
152 comments:
Oh for Joy -- NOT We have an evil Dick character....
Survivors Ready?
Here we go!!!!
although I have Jaison in the pool Monica listed as from San Diego is really from Florida and lived in my neighborhood. My son rode the bus to school with her!
Pretty impressive waves... We are watching it in High Def! I think for the first time. I wish it was a 2 hour opening....
I wonder if Jeff got hit by those waves and the footage will be on the wrap party bloopers reel
I can't get to a TV yet..am recording though. Zoetawny..Great Work !!
Beautiful scenery.
Hey all you Survivor fans! Here we go. I love this season's blog graphic, Zoetawny. Z rocks!
I have stuffed mushrooms and iced cold brews for all.
GO MICK! ;)
Hey, everyone! Yeah, ready for another season.
SO we come in at a time they are already there and in teams.... and they are in team colors in their clothing.... so now they are voting. Did they get a moment to know who the hell they are voting for?
I am SO excited that it's SURVIVOR TIME!!!!! My first reality show ever!
Like this and TAR FAR more than BB...
Oh no! Being voted leader this early on could be the kiss of death! :(
THat's right Russell.. the highest nail gets pounded down. If only people would remember that when they are getting cocky a few eps in....
Leaders voted in have a big decision to make. Are they getting rid of someone already? That seems to happen alot on first episodes.
first decision? Maybe they have to vote someone off. :(
Wow, seeing Russell run was wacky! Lol
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Hi everyone!
Pray the weather doesn't take out my satellite again.
ROLL THOSE BUNDLES!!!!
RUssel is thick and little and looks like a sumo wrestler.
Um, why is he in his undies?
Already, boobs digitized out!
Oh those statues are LITTLE. They showed a towering one when they explained the game.
Shouldn't have swum with his jeans on. Thick and heavy when wet.
Good start to the show.
Zoetawny terrific job! The swimmer in the jeans should have taken them off.
And what was the racist remark made by Mike that black people are known as swimmers? Hiss-boo
Russell H looks like a tank. His strength should keep him safe for a while -- Lord knows his personality won't.
You're right Sydney. I would have liked to see him strip down to the undies, lol. Russell (the mean one) is on my man's tribe. I'm not sure that's a good thing.
He left his undies on the plane.
He left his undies on the plane.
Russell's funny, but he will sink himself... me thinks!
Sizzie I'm on Russell S. tribe. He's your man. I have Kelly and she didn't play yet, so yet to see what she can do. Doesn't look like much.
YAY BEtsey -- glad you don't trust Russell. Score one for the "Old Chick"
How old is Shambo? They are showing a lot of her so doesn't that set her up as the first to go?
It does suck when everyone's younger than you on the team when there are several ppl in their 40's.
All the girls love Russell already.
*sigh* I hope he gets voted off soon but you know he won't be. I am NOT in the mood for another Evil DICKWAD.
Woah... Russell is a snake! A$$hole is a better word. Grrrrr
Oh great, he's from Houston. Does he not think that they are going to be on to him at some point? I was glad to see the one comment saying they can tell he's pretty slimy.
It would be beautiful if he got booted first.
30 minutes in and my pool pick is invisible.
I hope thats not bad.
Russell is evil alright, wow.
Russell isn't just bad he makes Evil Dick look like a choir boy.
Anon 8:19, then he should have gone in the buff. It wouldn't be the first time a Survivor did it. :)
Russell H. is a fraud and a jerk. If I ever meet him I intend to kick him in the Nutsack and spit on him.
He did too much too fast, Russell. Will people not think there's a prankster among them?
It will stir up discontent.
Oh noooo I got left out of the pool. Please throw me back in!!
Sue on the Left Coast
Russell is a loud mouth, lying boor! And he is my pool person. What a despicable jerk. Please don't judge Texans by this creep!
Joanie - I mean to tell you, your opening comment made me smile! I am so glad it's Survivor's start I made a special dinner, lol! I'm sooooooo ready!
Its pretty safe to say that the yellow tribe (foa foa?) will lose immunity. They're showing too much of them. I doubt Russell will be voted out though. He looks like ratings gold.
Ugh, skin your front legs totally!
Boy those little girls climbed up like squirrels.
Sydney,
I couldn't resist.
What's for dinner?
Russel is a freakin pit bull.
So much for dissin' the nice team!
you ought to know better
I really like Sambo
I thought so. Now lets see if they vote Russell off? Please, don't let it be Mick!
Hopefully they won't be so predicatble as to vote out the oldest guy. I mean, we saw very little of their team... just Russell and the girls.... does that mean he's going?
Sydney said... YAY BEtsey -- glad you don't trust Russell. Score one for the "Old Chick"
The old broad Becky doesn't trust him either. He is they type of person that would turn me off in an instant.
SueGee -- Who did you have in the pool?
Love how Russell called the blonds dumb, but couldn't be bothered to actually learn peoples names. Doesn't seem smart to me.
It makes sense to vote on strength. I hope he hangs in for another ep or two...
Them girls is not as stoopid as you think Russel.
He's a freaking axe murderer. I tell you! Look in his eyes! The fact that she is ON to you makes her the dumbest person???????
I bet he's a charmer on a date. oooh baby.
If they're smart, they will get rid of Russell. Puppet master my arse!
That's right, Russell. Go mouth off to everyone. The old broad has your number.
The oldest guy may go with it, just happy that it's not him tonight.
Russell S. is an ass. Hope he goes firsrt.
Lisanne, good point!
Becky, re: old broad has your number... lol.
Shout out to JoyN!
milkbone underwear, lol. I hope they keep him for a bit.
DON"T SAY IT BECKY!!!
Good answer Marissa.
Bummer....
That truly sucks.
Crap!
And Ashley does not feel so good now either.
Oh Jeff, you cast for dysfunction!
First time in the pool and first one out. Hope to have better luck on TAR.
I guess that will make the others not want to question Russell. What a dipstick! I think he is going to make the dragonslayer look like a choirboy.
Joanie, you could join Jennasmom and I in rooting -- or not -- for Russell.
I can't complain about my person, I did have Jordan with Meb and Lynn in BB.
Maybe I should change my name to AnybodyButEvilRussel.
My guy voted for Ashley. Oh, this is looking like a nasty challenge next week.
Looks like good Survivor drama coming this season. Nite folks!
I really don't have a favorite yet. Oh, and me having my Russell avatar is not a compliment. My husband just came in and said what a jerk!
I'm getting in line to kick Evil Russell in the nutsack. *KICK*
Joanie,
I was first out in BB, but you just get to float around the pool and cheer for your personal fav. :)
It's all good!
I was first out of the pool on BB and second out on the last Survivor. I did well on the TAR pool but did not get the bragging rights. I think it was 3rd.
Is Russell's accent common in Houston? He sound more like a part Lousiana.
I think I hate Bad Russell more than I did Natalie. This can't be healthy. Make him go away.
I meant Russell H. is an ass and I meant that! Hi, Syd!
ugh russell is just awful
Obviously has women issues
despicable
and i was just getting over natalie, lol
eww he is horrible
even if I had him in the pool i would be wishing for an early departure!
Does Evil Russell realize that
1) weakening his own team will eventually lead to his own faster demise at the hands of the other team?
2) these folks are going to see what he did (water, socks, etc.) later if not sooner, and may, um, want to hurt him? I know *I* wouldn't want to be responsible for Jaison's blisters....
Some idiots will cut their nose off to spite their face!
Yeah, Russ H. is coming out a little too fast and too strong. And a lot too cocky. May bite him in the butt. One can only hope.
Are we going to have to look at those already grungy looking underwear the whole time he's on?
Looked like he already had skid marks on the back...eewwww
Yeh, this guy's a real catch, ain't he?
Jackie:
I didn't see my name on the list and I guess I missed a sign-up call....but throw me in anywhere if there is still room! These 5pm Pacific shows are so hard for me to make and I usually end up having to read it all later. I am so ready for the show to be back!!
And if there is a TAR one please make sure to put me on that one too!!
Trust me nobody in Louisiana is a big of a jerk as Russell.
I wouldn't be surprised if there was a lynch mob from St Bernard Parish headed for Houston right now.
****SURVIVOR POOL UPDATE****
OK I updated the pool to include EileenM and SueGee.
Joanie you are free to root for whomever you like now. Congrats.
Ashley - ChicMc, Estelle
Ben - gaylos, Karen in CA
Betsy - Donna in AL, Sydney
Brett - Lars, Tessa
Dave - Caroline, Laura in Miss
Elizabeth - Nana in NW, txrednkgirl
Erik - Delee, Rbennie
Jaison - Donna in FL, chris
John - Joe in NY, EileenM
Kelly - Lisanne, Meb
Laura - DKNYNC, ML
Marisa - Joanie, Terry in CA
Mick - Monty924, Jackie
Mike - Lynn1, Zoetawny
Monica - PDXGranny,
Natalie - Margo, Sue Gee
Russell H - Becky, Jennasmom,
Russell S - Sizzie,
Shannon - Auntie Leigh,
Yasmin - Laurie,
Margo
Did Ruthless Russell say he was a multi-Millionaire? It won't buy him a personality and it surely didn't buy him any decent clothes. He needs a make-over. He makes my skin crawl.
XYZ
OFF TOPIC: PROJECT RUNWAY
If any of you survivors fans are watching Project Runway, Jackie set up a discussion meet up link which you can find by scrolling down her home page and looking for it on the right hand side. Hope to see you there!
It's on Lifetime in Thursday nights, 9 PM CDT
Joanie--- ER, Evil Russell....
Russell will send me to the ER if he stays in this game for a long time. Somehow I don't think he's going anywhere for at least a few eps, if not half way...
PLEASE MAKE ME WRONG!
Thanks Margo!! I will have to get my mindset changed so I can root for Natalie in this game LOL
Sue
Lynn1, I know some people from St Bernard Parish!! We took them in during Katrina, they have remained here but their family are still there!
I just got home so will have to catch the show when it's on here in 10 minutes. I'm just hoping we get interesting people, beautiful scenery, good competitions, and a chance to kick somebody in the nutsack!
Let's go Survivor!
OMG ... The person I have in the pool, Yasmin, is wearing heels? Heaven help me!
Well it should be an interesting season.
And I'm already will to drive the Evil Russell bandwagon, who wants to join me?
Probably everyone, Joanie.
Evil Russel looks like a Leprechaun ( the little troll mean one that's greedy for his gold coins!
Although I'd have to say he did have me laughing. Could've been his Michael Jordan tight dirty from behind undies or his melon belly over-lapping.
Donna in AL,
I know many people from St Bernard Parish. Most of the people I know lost everything they had in Katrina. Some even lost family members and friends.
As a Katrina survivor myself I am deeply offended by Russell's lie. He is using a great tragedy that is still affecting people to this very day to gain sympathy in a dumb game.
I intend to kick him in the Nutsack and spit on him.
9/17/2009 8:32 PM
OUCH LMAO - Goodnight to all.
An important phone call kept me from watching the last 40 minutes of the show. Real life is sometimes more important, and I can catch up next week.
I'm ready to join the Russell haters and think his story of Katrina and the dog was despicable. He should hook up with Natalie of BB infamy and go live on a desert island somewhere. I hope he gets the boot soon!
One good thing about him ... we have our target for nutsack kicking!
Joanie, you are welcome to join me in the pool if you want. I'm on my own with Yasmin.
Laurie,
I'll take you up on your kind offer, hopefully I won't be a jinx.
Go Yasmin
I can hear it now Lynn1 -- Russell makes Jonny Fairplay look tame...
Already his Katrina story trumps the grandma's passing away one that Jonny told.
Will there not be an Exile Island this season?
Wow, that was close. My player, Ashley was nearly voted out. I guess I have Russell to thank for her still being there. EWWW!
I liked what we saw of Marisa, too bad she is gone.
Thanks for organizing the pools, Margo.
Margo, I missed the sign up too. Is it too late to add me?
I also want to join TAR too.
I have bragging rights from the last season of TAR!!!!
This group looks good for this season. I can't believe Russel. He has a great opinion of women. He is very strong in the comps.
**LAST SURVIVOR CHANGES**
Sorry Joanie and Terry in CA Marisa is the first victim of Evil Russell H. Joanie has unofficially joined Laurie rooting for Yasmin. I have added Dusty to Good Russell S with sizzie.
Ashley - ChicMc, Estelle
Ben - gaylos, Karen in CA
Betsy - Donna in AL, Sydney
Brett - Lars, Tessa
Dave - Caroline, Laura in Miss
Elizabeth - Nana in NW, txrednkgirl
Erik - Delee, Rbennie
Jaison - Donna in FL, chris
John - Joe in NY, EileenM
Kelly - Lisanne, Meb
Laura - DKNYNC, ML
Mick - Monty924, Jackie
Mike - Lynn1, Zoetawny
Monica - PDXGranny,
Natalie - Margo, Sue Gee
Russell H - Becky, Jennasmom,
Russell S - Sizzie, Dusty
Shannon - Auntie Leigh,
Yasmin - Laurie, Joanie
Marisa - Joanie, Terry in CA
Remember what happened to Ronnie on BB. He tried to play all sides and look how far it got him. Wasn't the bully this Russel seems to be (really dislike bullies) but maybe the same will happen to him. Anyway , I like the way this is starting. Pat in Fl
Lisanne... I have Kelly with you, so we have to cheer her on I guess, if we can find her...
your comment: 30 minutes in and my pool pick is invisible.
was spot on... I'm not sure I know which one she is yet.
Jackie thinks she's a flake... let's pretend we don't know that.
Russell H looked like he'd messed himself already... he appears to be the devil incarnate ... he's a real slime ball... using Katrina for sympathy ... Oh I hope he goes soon... I did laugh to see him run tho... he was zooming!
I don't think it will take very long before Jaison, Mick and the cop lady are on to Russel. They all seem intelligent and will see through his schemes. They have to realize that all the water didn't "disappear" over night.
I really liked the purple team much better than the yellow. I enjoy Shambo's enthusiasm for the game, but I think the rocket scientist was correct...you have to take the time to build the shelter right the first time. Take advantage of still having your strength and do a good job with it. But other than that, the purple team really exhibited much better teamwork and respect for each other.
Here we go again.
I actually think Russel will last a while, he's a strong competitor.
Margo thanks for the pool.
Jackie thanks again for your greatwork
Estelle
Lynn1
So I fell asleep before survivor started. What did Russell say? I forgot to TIVO it as well. At least I recorded Project Runway and will watch this evening.
AlbGlinka checking in on Friday morning!
I am disheartened that I have to watch a sociopath (you know who) on one of my favorite shows. :-( I am missing the sweet and innocent Natalie suddenly!
We cwrtainly didn't have to watch too much before we saw bleeped out boobs!
Lars said...
Evil Russel looks like a Leprechaun ( the little troll mean one that's greedy for his gold coins!
LOl- that is so true.
okay, having watched it last night, I am already OVER Evil-Russell! TOO MUCH CAMERA TIME!
I like watching the evil side of people come out, but to have someone on there to intentionally disrupt the game for others? That to me is a deal-breaker! I will be reading here, but odds are until he's gone I won't be watching. I don't find any entertainment value in him.
Thank you Margo! Joe in NY I wasn't that inpressed with our boy John last night. Let's hope he keeps his mouth shut and improves from now on.
I wouldn't worry too much about evil Russell. With so much camera time he probably fizzles out early. Did you see his eyes? You don't even need women's intuition to see Russell is all kind of bad.
My girl in the pool is Laura, with DKNYNC (hi!). Was she even there last night?! Maybe that's a good sign, time will tell.
Hi ML.
I only saw a few glimpses of Laura last night. Hopefully she will be around long enough for us to cheer for her.
I just have to say one thing...I really wish they would give the Survivor castmates the same kind of clothes to wear. Maybe shorts and a top and have each tribe a certain color. I WAS SICK WATCHING RUSSELL IN HIS SHORTS!! Enough of that. I don't need to see naked people to enjoy a show. His appearance really bothered me.
Having them in underwear is so over for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now if they looked "hot" in their underwear, that would be great, other wise, cover up!
Thank you Margo!
Meb,
Lol, I couldn't tell either. I think Kelly is the only blond Russell hasn't labeled as dumb. :)
Russell ploy could work. I remember on one of the British seasons one of the guys sabotaged alot of things after the merge and was never caught. In his case however, he was so sweet no one would ever have thought to point the finger his way.
Sabotaging before the merge though. Eeks. I would think you want you tribe strong going into challenges.
WV: ansen
Its a good thing Natalie isn't on Survivor as she is afraid of ansen and other bugs.
AlbGlinka, you made me laugh, it is all in the perspective, isn't it !?
I read that Jeff said the usual first of the show (where they divide up into teams etc wasn't shown because they had too much good stuff. I guess Mean Russell was the good stuff?? Jeff P said maybe they will show it next time.
maybe the had to get in all the mean russell stuff in wk 1 because it sets the foundation for his dismissal next week?
OT - TAR: Do you remember Mel and Mike White from last season? Mel, the dad, was a clergyman and Mike, blond, shortish, was a writer, producer and actor? We all liked them. Anyway, I just saw a preview of a Woody Harrelson movie (will be out Oct. 2) called Zombieland and Mike has a small part in it. It's not a movie I'd go see but thought it was cool to see his familiar face in it.
I hope so Sharon S. It isn't fun watching him be mean. When Rupert stole the shoes, he did it with such glee, I had to laugh, but this guy is not Rupert.
Sizzle, So true! I loved Rupert.
Rupert stole shoes from the other team, he didn't try to sabotage his own team, and it wasn't premeditated he just got into the whole "pirate theme" of the season.
Rupert was a sweetie deep down but Russell is downright creepy. When he turned on Marisa because she didn't trust him I got a chill - he is scary.
DKNYNC said... Sizzle, So true! I loved Rupert.
Rupert stole shoes from the other team, he didn't try to sabotage his own team, and it wasn't premeditated he just got into the whole "pirate theme" of the season.
I loved Rupert! He was one of my all time favorites.
OK, I know y'all are going to hate me, but I hope Evil Russell makes the final 4. Dude is awesome....in an I-wouldn't-want-to-have-him-for-dinner-but-he-makes-an-ideal-reality-show-contestant.
The socks was AWESOME!! Mostly because it was so random. And pouring out the water??? Dude, ya gotta hide some for yourself for that to work. He is so awesome, makes you wonder if he's not a plant.
And the fake Katrina/dog story. That was effing brilliant. I hope he doesn't go all Coach on us and tell such ridiculously tall tales that he becomes a caricature of himself.
Great 1st episode. Sorry I missed the party but I'm swamped at work. Actually had to watch the show on my laptop during a break.
Joe - I'm sure Becky or Jennasmom would love to trade you if you want your boy in the pool.
Margo
I smell controversy...pass the air freshener please.
Margo said...
Joe - I'm sure Becky or Jennasmom would love to trade you if you want your boy in the pool.
Margo
9/18/2009 10:40 PM
Well, if they want to trade can't hurt. I"m not saying I want him to win, but he makes it interesting to watch. Actually, my guy John might have a better chance of winning...when the tide turns against Russell it's going to turn HARD. But c'mon, you gotta admit it was fun to watch him sabotage his own team! A Survivor 1st! LMAO And those pale blue eyes make him look extra creepy. When he was burning those socks in the dark, he looked like Mephistopheles.
Margo said... Joe - I'm sure Becky or Jennasmom would love to trade you if you want your boy in the pool.
Joe, just say the word and Jennasmom and I will let you have the Roach in a heartbeat. He does not have one redeeming quality. IMHO
**TAR POOL NAMES***
So this is who I have so far for the Amazing Race (TAR) pool. Does anyone else want to play? I'll be doing match-ups on Wednesday I think.
Becky
Brent McKee
Caroline
ChicMc
Delee
DKNYNC
Donna in AL
Donna in FL
Dusty
EileenM
Jackie
Jennamom
Joanie
Joe in NY
Laurie
Lisanne
Lynn1
Margo
Meb
Monty924
Nana in NW
PDXGranny
Rbennie
Sizzie
Sydney
Tessa
Zoetawny
Margo
Well can I predict it are what? Several posts back when talking about Jeff P.'s take on Evil Russel,I said I bet Joe from NY would like him. Guess I at least got something right on here. lol
Hi Margo, Will you please sign me up for The Amazing Race pool. Hope I am not too late. Thank you Karen in Ca
SueGee, how do you get the cat animated. I love him/her.
RJM in SC said...
Well can I predict it are what? Several posts back when talking about Jeff P.'s take on Evil Russel,I said I bet Joe from NY would like him. Guess I at least got something right on here. lol
9/19/2009 12:30 PM
I don't "like" him...don't hate him either. I do find him amusing, if only because he's so ballsy. Sabotaging your tribe when it's a team game is a bizarre strategy. I am still laughing 2 days later at his burning of Jaison's socks!!! LMAO. It was just so totally random. I would love a video of Jaison walking around camp asking what happened to his socks!! ROFLMAO!!!
Since Becky wants to trade him, I'll take him. He's at least good for a laugh.
Zoetawny, either my puter didn't do it, or I didn't notice it, but your moving water graphic is great. I really sat and watched it for a bit. OK, so I didn't just stare at it, but it did catch my eye. LOL
Becky, love the roach! For the mean Russell of course. Don't trade, you can join Sizzie in the other Russell when yours gets outed. I'm sure Sizzie won't mind and it will do your heart good when it happens.
wv: biogi... Russell H is a biogi male interpretation for a biotch!
Margo
Add me to the TAR List please! And Thank-you
Sue on the Left Coast
Meb
I have had this picture in my collection of GIF's & TIFF's and JPG's from the old AOL days and I didn't remember it being animated. I was surprised to see it when I loaded it the other night LOL
I'm going to have to look at the hundreds that I have to see what other surprises might be in the folder!
Sue
Too funny SueGee that you didn't realize he was moving. He's adorable.
I'm happy to say I found Survivor on On Demand this afternoon so I got to watch the show after all. Yaaay!
Now I can honestly say for myself that I DO NOT LIKE bad Russell. He is mean for the sake of being mean. It's a power-trip for him and a big old turn-off for me.
Now I have a sense of who some of the people are, but my person in the pool isn't one of them. Maybe next week we will find out who Yasmin is, but I have a sense she will remain in the background for awhile.
Jackie: what's happening on the Samoa Live Feeds???
Oh wait, there ARE no Survivor Live Feeds. Waaaaaaaaaaaa.
AlbGlinka
Laurie, I thought Yasmin was the one who did the balance beam to get the key through the rope?
Margo- I would like to join the TAR pool plz. Thanks.
ML
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