Board 8 > Survivor/Big Brother/TAR Summer Topic 3: Cult of no personality

(+) Yeah! (+)

Paul just wragging on Raven was hilarious because she deserves it.
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Now, I don't watch this, but isn't "Jason and I" proper grammar compared to say, "me and Jason"?

hot grammar talk
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in the big brother topic
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Chaeix posted...

Survivor AU 2 (4) Episode 8 Spoilers

Wow, I think that was a brilliant way to troll the fuck out of whatever majority there may have been at the end. Brilliant episode, this season keeps delivering in every way

honestly if any of you aren't watching this season and you're survivor fans you're doing yourself a massive disservice

yeah well this twist allowed my least favorite, Tara, to stay in. She is so smug and hypocritical it makes me sick. Calls A.K. "cocky" then acts cocky herself. Yells at people for "being sheep" then tries to get people to be sheep for her. Does she even realize that she's guilty of almost everything she's accusing everyone else of? She annoys me greatly. I hope she's voted out soon.

The preview makes this twist suck. Asaga has to lose two people too? Why? It would've been better if Tara and Anneliese had to duel each other, right at Tribal, to determine which of them stays in the game and which one switches to Asaga. Asaga should not have to select two people to send to their deaths right now, unless it's Henry and Jacqui who are also getting too cocky for my liking, but at least they're not being hypocrites. They're fully aware of the situation.

Favorite is still Luke. I also really like Tessa, Jericho, and Sarah. A.K. is a very complex, interesting villain type that makes for good TV. Ziggy earned major points with her "I'M SORRY ANNELIESE!" shout when voting, which prompted Ziggy and A.K. to do the same. It went off the rails quickly.

I'll keep watching this as it unfolds. Will watch episode 9 tomorrow.
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StormTR posted...

Now, I don't watch this, but isn't "Jason and I" proper grammar compared to say, "me and Jason"?

No such thing as I's

My

"Jason's and my"
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ImTheMacheteGuy posted...

StormTR posted...

Now, I don't watch this, but isn't "Jason and I" proper grammar compared to say, "me and Jason"?

No such thing as I's

My

"Jason's and my"

Drop the "XXXX and..." to determine whether it should be I or me/my etc...

"Jason and me went to work," is wrong because, "Me went to work," doesn't sound correct, so it would be "Jason and I went to work."

"It was Jason and I plan," is wrong too because, "it was I plan," doesn't sound correct, so it would be "Jason and my plan."
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srs
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#bump#
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Suck it, Maven!
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Espeon posted...

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Suck it, Maven!

I take it veto not used?

Would be some degree of redemption for this season if so.
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ImTheMacheteGuy posted...

Espeon posted...

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Suck it, Maven!

I take it veto not used?

Would be some degree of redemption for this season if so.

Yep, Matt/Raven final noms. Huge explosion from Raven, then Josh/Kevin got into it. Now Matt's breaking all the have not rules and has officially received one penalty vote. He's still breaking them all, so maybe they might just even expel him from the game entirely like they did with Chima.
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mnkboy907 posted...

ImTheMacheteGuy posted...

Espeon posted...

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Suck it, Maven!

I take it veto not used?

Would be some degree of redemption for this season if so.

Yep, Matt/Raven final noms. Huge explosion from Raven, then Josh/Kevin got into it. Now Matt's breaking all the have not rules and has officially received one penalty vote. He's still breaking them all, so maybe they might just even expel him from the game entirely like they did with Chima.

Hahaha what a fucking shriveled scrotum. This is awesome. I don't really care either way who goes. Good riddance.
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#BB19 live feeds spoilers

DoorMatt asked production to give him a penalty vote. They said no, then he said he'd make them do it so he ate cereal while a Have-Not. They then obliged. He has since declared himself no longer a Have-Not and has been given a talking-to by production. They're being too lenient with him. Here's how it should be IMO: First penalty is an extra vote against you next time you're nominated. Second is a penalty nomination (as a third nominee if you're not already on the block) and a second penalty vote. Third is expulsion from the house and eradication from Big Brother history (no mentions at the finale, no jury presence, not allowed at cast events, other HGs not allowed to talk about you, memory wall picture replaced by Cameron, and, worst of all, no prize money).

Anyway this yet again proves how much of a dumbass DoorMatt is. He is "taking one for the team" here. And for some even stupider reason, he said he'd have been more offended by the outcome if Whistle-Nut had used the Veto and put up Paul. Wastes of space like him are why people are over Big Brother. Robyn Kass needs to put more people on that know how to play the game. People who don't even know what the show is have no place to famewhore on it.

P.S. I only know all of this because of last night's epic LFC Roundtable. Even TARAN was going on rants about how dumb these people are!
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KujikawaRising posted...

Even TARAN was going on rants about how dumb these people are!

Could be a conspiracy that production really wanted to give Paul 500k, so they put him in a house with a bunch of sub 100 IQ players.
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I highly doubt that.BakusaiTenketsu posted...

KujikawaRising posted...

Even TARAN was going on rants about how dumb these people are!

Could be a conspiracy that production really wanted to give Paul 500k, so they put him in a house with a bunch of sub 100 IQ players.

I highly doubt this.

Same as Rob in RI.
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RI isn't really the season to use as an example in this situation to try and doubt that happened, from what I understand.

I just saw Woo in a Fandango commercial! He still looks cute!
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StormTR posted...

RI isn't really the season to use as an example in this situation to try and doubt that happened, from what I understand.

what
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Peridiam posted...

StormTR posted...

RI isn't really the season to use as an example in this situation to try and doubt that happened, from what I understand.

what

Most people believe RI was specifically stuffed with shit-tier players to help Rob and Russell last as long as possible.
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lol, oh


Anyway, I've watched the feeds on and off today and Matt sucks. He's deservedly in my bottom tier now. What an absolute waste of a space (just like half this cast).

I think this season will be worse than BB13 for me in the end. And you all know my dislike of 13.
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Wow. On Jokers' rankings, all the evicted houseguests are ranked higher than everyone left (except Kevin at #2). Even Jason is now below the likes of Megan and Cameron.
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Well when you threaten to rape Kevin's wife then you're gonna go down in popularity.
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It really wasn't a threat. It was a very stupid joke to make, but it was still just a joke, and thus I don't think it's really comparable to the stuff other houseguests like Alex are doing with actual malicious intent.
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Cody's been on top every day for almost three weeks now, except the night of Mark's eviction when they all gave Mark some love.

Kevin is the only rootable person left in the house. The rest are all jerks. Some are playing better than others... and are less nasty than others. Please note that in other seasons someone like Josh could be in the bottom tier. There are simply four people that are on my all-time shit list this time, which taints my stance on the season. I still think BB9 was worse, but not by much.

Rooting for:
Kevin (probably the best Hierophant they've ever cast)

I'd be okay with:
Josh

If I had to accept somebody:
Whistle-Nut
Christmas

PLEASE, GROD, NO:
Paul
Alex
DoorMatt
Raven
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Yeah I'm not gonna lie, every single time me and the Wife sit down to watch BB this season halfway through an episode we say "Why do we even watch this show? It's garbage...when does Survivor come back?"

Honestly this whole show is such a rigjob. The constant need for exposition on why every single person needs to win veto, the blatant bullying and kicking people while they're down, the terrible cast, and worst of all...Paul. Paul has ruined this entire season and BB production is just stroking his **** the entire time. I think I'm done with BBUS for good, they're always so terrible. BBCan has at least some sense of fair play still, but good lord this show is toxic.
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Survivor cast is up

Officially, anyway
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Australian Survivor is way better than #BB19. I'm one episode shy of being caught up (so 10 episodes in)

Henry has suddenly went from "Cocky-Jocky" to one of the more complex players there. He's got a major advantage in that he has an idol. I don't think there's another one at Samatau, which isn't how it should be. You don't "unhide" an idol for a tribe if someone from the other tribe swaps over with one. The reason I think they removed that idol is because they planted the one Anneliese found... and it seems like they're putting in a God Idol in the game in the next episode. Hell, looks like it might even be a situation where the winner of the duel gets the idol and the loser goes home. THAT would be a fun twist. They vote someone who either goes home or gets a free pass to the final four.

Right now, I'm still liking Luke (even though he's getting pretty cocky) and Jericho, since they're epic trolls and unpredictable yet humorous players. Tony Vlanchos school. Sarah is playing a very well-rounded game and is using her pretty face to her advantage well, but I think the pretty face is what makes me like her. Annaliese is starting to be a rather likable underdog in the same vein that Tessa was before she took a backseat. A.K. is a very complex, interesting guy, but chances are he's idoled out by Henry. Still think Tara is an entitled princess - unfortunate that her edit is strong despite her hypocrisy. Michelle kind of is too, but unlike Tara, Michelle actually understands the game (by saying things like "if Annaliese and Tara want to earn our trust, they should just vote with us."). Locky is better than Tara as an underdog, but not as interesting as Anneliese or Tessa in such a role. I don't really have much to say about Odette, Jarrad, Pete, Ziggy, or Ben at this point.

But this season is far better than last year's because these people actually want to play the damn game instead of "be a hero" when they're anything but.

I'll look at the H3 cast at home tonight.
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New Survivor castaway: Roarke

Which Survivor contestant are you most like?
If Sophie Clarke and Courtney Yates found a way to have a child I would be the result.

oh baby
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I'll believe it when I see it
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Ryan

Which Survivor contestant are you most like?
Todd Herzog, on Survivor: China, he had tremendous social skills and charisma; he was incredibly well-spoken and he was relatable enough to build bonds that lasted until the end. Similar to Todd, I think some of my abilities are underestimated by others.

oh baby
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I'm only interested in people who are going to play like Parvati and/or Russell
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take a shot for every castaway they mention from the past 4 seasons or rob & russell

RIP
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S35 CAST RANKING FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Works for me:
Joe
Roark
Mike
Simone
Desi
Alan
Jessica

Serviceable:
Chrissy
Cole
Ryan
Ben
Katrina

Zzz:
John
Ali
Ashley
Lauren
Devon
Patrick
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KujikawaRising posted...

Australian Survivor is way better than #BB19. I'm one episode shy of being caught up (so 10 episodes in)

Henry has suddenly went from "Cocky-Jocky" to one of the more complex players there. He's got a major advantage in that he has an idol. I don't think there's another one at Samatau, which isn't how it should be. You don't "unhide" an idol for a tribe if someone from the other tribe swaps over with one. The reason I think they removed that idol is because they planted the one Anneliese found... and it seems like they're putting in a God Idol in the game in the next episode. Hell, looks like it might even be a situation where the winner of the duel gets the idol and the loser goes home. THAT would be a fun twist. They vote someone who either goes home or gets a free pass to the final four.

Right now, I'm still liking Luke (even though he's getting pretty cocky) and Jericho, since they're epic trolls and unpredictable yet humorous players. Tony Vlanchos school. Sarah is playing a very well-rounded game and is using her pretty face to her advantage well, but I think the pretty face is what makes me like her. Annaliese is starting to be a rather likable underdog in the same vein that Tessa was before she took a backseat. A.K. is a very complex, interesting guy, but chances are he's idoled out by Henry. Still think Tara is an entitled princess - unfortunate that her edit is strong despite her hypocrisy. Michelle kind of is too, but unlike Tara, Michelle actually understands the game (by saying things like "if Annaliese and Tara want to earn our trust, they should just vote with us."). Locky is better than Tara as an underdog, but not as interesting as Anneliese or Tessa in such a role. I don't really have much to say about Odette, Jarrad, Pete, Ziggy, or Ben at this point.

But this season is far better than last year's because these people actually want to play the damn game instead of "be a hero" when they're anything but.

I'll look at the H3 cast at home tonight.

I think we're at the same point. That assessment is good. I still don't even know which one Ziggy is. Ben and pete took some time for me to start remembering. Luke's cockiness hasn't made me like him less, but it definitely has made me concerned about where his story is going. I find Jericho a bit irritating, but his trolling is great.
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Ugh. I am just am lacking hype for this season.
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This cast seems abnormally dull. Like, I can't remember the last cast where no one stands out; everyone seems just blandly competent.
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Peridiam posted...

New Survivor castaway: Roarke

Which Survivor contestant are you most like?
If Sophie Clarke and Courtney Yates found a way to have a child I would be the result.

oh baby

On top of that, her mentor is Corinne, so this one is highly likely to have a productive mouth.

ImTheMacheteGuy posted...

I think we're at the same point. That assessment is good. I still don't even know which one Ziggy is. Ben and pete took some time for me to start remembering. Luke's cockiness hasn't made me like him less, but it definitely has made me concerned about where his story is going. I find Jericho a bit irritating, but his trolling is great.

It took me until her scene about playing Survivor like she plays water polo to remember who Ziggy was. Ben and Pete are both very UTR. Pete is smarter but Ben is no dummy. Luke and Jericho are likely going to get trolled back eventually and I am eagerly awaiting their response to it. They are a LOT of fun, even if they're cocky. I wonder how much of their cockiness is shtick. Probably more than we'd think... I mean, they were right when Jacqui got the boot. Because Jacqui was a bad social player. And her departure made it so Henry had zero control over anyone. It was beautiful.

eaedwards6400 posted...

Ugh. I am just am lacking hype for this season.

Same here. I don't remember the last time I was so unenthusiastic about checking out a new Survivor cast. Game Changers was so blah, this theme is so dumb, and #BB19 is so awful that I'm at the point where "Survivor is in a month!" is more of an "UGH, that long?" situation. Not even a Survivor cast announcement excites me right now. I want actual Survivor. Can the premiere just get here already to hopefully smash our expectations?
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Squirrelgate posted...

This cast seems abnormally dull. Like, I can't remember the last cast where no one stands out; everyone seems just blandly competent.

MvGX?
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I just listened to "the first one out" by Josh Wigler and I'm back in. I don't know what it is about this podcast that made get the juices flowing but even if these players seem dull at first the show will find a way to make them interesting
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I wasn't really disappointed with any of the boots so far in AU except to an extent ...Aimee...., so definitely a strong start to the season.
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eaedwards6400 posted...

Squirrelgate posted...

This cast seems abnormally dull. Like, I can't remember the last cast where no one stands out; everyone seems just blandly competent.

MvGX?

They seemed pretty lively in the cast reveal though.
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"Matt and I's"

shut the fuck up Raven

edit: I'm beginning to think production coaches these people to talk like blithering neanderthals for whatever reason
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Did you miss Sunday's segment of how Raven doesn't know how to make words?
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Oh gross. Josh found Matt's used condom stash.
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AND Kevin found it.
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At least Bachelor in Paradise has been entertaining this summer.
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Every time Alex talks I get annoyed.
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Fuck Alex
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eaedwards6400 posted...

Fuck Alex

Chuck Raven
Marry Jillian
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