Board 8 > Survivor Discussion Topic 2: At the Edge of Extinction

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survivor winner darnell
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That's actually pretty amazing. The only thing I'd do in the "reverse" one is swap Jason and Alecia, I think THAT makes more sense than where they initially ended up in the reverse, but otherwise that looks like a genuinely realistic boot order.
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Eh, I don't see Cydney going out 4th, especially with Alecia on that tribe.
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Mewtwo59 posted...

Eh, I don't see Cydney going out 4th, especially with Alecia on that tribe.

While Cydney proved level-headed in reality, its important to note that she filled the casts sassy black girl quota, and were talking about a Brawn Tribe that voted out Darnell first. So flipping things and imagining them taking out Cydney hardly seems unlikely.

As for Jason, its important to remember that hes be voted out around the swap, with the brawn tribe holding a slim majority. Anna got screwed the same way.
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Game changers is one where I think the reverse order probably could have happened, though, I would have hated a Ciera Easton win.
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Speaking of seasons that sort-of work in reverse, HvV.

* Sandra as first boot makes a lot of sense, as a past winner who's useless in challenges.
* Parvati is a threat with potential allies on the other tribe.
* Russell is Russell.
* Jerri isn't strong enough at challenges, and the Villains are facing a 10-6 deficit.
* Colby is past his prime.
* Rupert idoled out.
* Danielle is basically a repeat of the Jerri situation. Villains down 8-5 after this boot and can't afford another loss. This is part of the double tribal, so maybe Courtney won immunity?
* Candice dumped as an alliance outsider, as the Heroes are worried she'd flip.
* Amanda voted out because of her reputation as a past two-time finalist.
* J.T. voted out for the same reason as Parvati earlier; threat with potential allies on the other tribe.
--MERGE--
* Courtney voted out at the revote when Randy flips to avoid rocks.
* Coach voted out in a pagonging.
* Boston Rob voted out in a pagonging.
* James gets medevaced for the injuries he suffered pre-merge, or booted as a threat.
* Tyson voted out in a pagonging.
* Tom blindsided as a threat to win final immunity.
* Cirie voted out at 4 as the biggest jury threat.
* Randy finishes 3rd as he's too unlikeable.
* Stephenie loses to Sugar in a close 5-4-0 vote.
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The Mana Sword posted...

survivor winner darnell

And Anna Khait master strategist.
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I was thinking HvV was one of the few returnee seasons that WOULDN'T work, particularly because I don't see Sugar winning ever and I don't see her and Randy putting up with each other long enough to make the F3 together.

Granted IIRC in pre-game interviews Randy said he was going to try to go in with no grudge against her because it does him no good to do that, but I have a feeling old wounds would have been opened post merge.
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Plus it would require Stephenie (the only real option at that point) to beat Tom at the final 5.
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Centurion posted...

The Mana Sword posted...

survivor winner darnell

And Anna Khait master strategist.

worst timeline confirmed
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Redmond just posted the S39 name & theme. And some details: http://insidesurvivor.com/survivor-season-39-theme-and-title-revealed-38483

Survivor: Island of the Idols

Boston Rob & Sandra are back, but they aren't playing. They're 'idols'. Newbies get to visit them, likely in a similar fashion to Ghost Island. Not sure how this incorporates itself into the game, but maybe it's a good tie-in to S40 being all-winners?
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Also the cast...

Looks like it's all new players, and there's no EoE or RI or anything. 1 life only.
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Was just going to post this, mostly because I saw your tweet lol

Im okay with this theme I guess, though Im not sure why they went this route?

Maybe Rob and Sandra wanted some extra cash to agree for S40 so this was the solution?
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Is there any possibility that Rob and Sandra enter the game at the merge?
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It's pretty unlikely if there's 20 players at the start.
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This challenge is gonna be boring without Colby and Reid.
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Julies husband kinda looks like Rob C in 15 years
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I'm just now learning Ron is gay.
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I had no idea Ron was gay, yeah.
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The reward......:D
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XD

"Don't you feel awkward?"

"No."

"Guess it's just me then."
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Ugh...and now he's gonna get an idol too. Awesome.
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Inviso posted...

XD

"Don't you feel awkward?"

"No."

"Guess it's just me then."

I love Aurora so much.
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Wheres Angelinas ladder when you need it
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So I wonder, if Rick plays a fake idol on himself can he play a real one after?
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That was a very weirdly edited challenge. Everything was very abrupt.
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Inb4 Devens plays the fake one first, Jeff goes "Nah" then Devens says "Alright, well I'll just play this one then!"
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Pokewars posted...

Inb4 Devens plays the fake one first, Jeff goes "Nah" then Devens says "Alright, well I'll just play this one then!"

Pretty sure that's what's gonna happen.
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Ugh...Rick is SUCH a tryhard.
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I kinda wonder if Rick getting played all episode by Ron is a good thing for Ricks edit.
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Oh hey I just realized they didn't show EoE tonight.
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Rick is SUCH a fucking tryhard.
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Rick LITERALLY chewing the scenery!
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It's like Rick knows this is a television show?
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I love Reem so damn much.
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reem is so good
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Reem is hilarious.
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Is Bret good at anything
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I had a feeling this would be an NEL.

And yeah Bret seems like a significant liability.
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So it just hit me that, assuming EoE counts, Aubry's gotta be past 100 days now right?
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I'm so disappointed Rupert got eliminated before that leg. That would've been gold.
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Underleveled posted...

So it just hit me that, assuming EoE counts, Aubry's gotta be past 100 days now right?

Yeah, she passed it sometime during the double boot episode. And it counts, considering Ozzy only has 100 days played if you count Redemption Island.
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As shitty of a gimmick EoE is, we have to be really lucky to have Reem on this season. She actually makes EoE bearable to watch!

"It's a gaaame. Everybody's a liar."

LOL.
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just watched the episode. sad that the tribal was all about rick and didnt put much emphasis on lauren/victoria
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also whoever decided that a big brother canada loved ones visit should be the same day as a survivor loved ones visit, my eyes are depleted thanks to you
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Always need more Victoria/Lauren.
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and yeah, reem is amazing
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I have this awful feeling that Rick is gonna pull a Ben and win the game through repeated idol f***ery. I'm shuddering just thinking about it.
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