After a couple of lousy seasons, I was no longer that excited about Survivor, but I am one of those die-hard fans.
Bringing Coach back is to just offer a clown to viewers. When did Coach ever have a strategy? He might have a strategy in his own delusional world, but it has never worked. Then he is competing against Ozzy? Geez.
Unlike my feelings for Rob's re-introduction to Survivor, I kind of like Ozzy's comeback. I hated him in Micronesia but he was part of that final four in Cook Islands that we all rooted for.
Russell Hantz' nephew is one of those righteous ones eh. He is just so different from his uncle. He plays with his heart, not with his brain.
And of course there is Cochran, a self-proclaimed fan just like me. But everything that he learned was all theoretical huh. He does not even know how to socialize.
For now, I'm rooting for Ozzy and for Dawn.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Russell Hantz is Out!
I had a whirlwind taste for Russell during his entire run in Survivor. I hated him at the initial stage of the game at Samoa, then loved him after the merge. I loved how he busted Boston Rob's and JT's ass in Heroes vs Villains but hated how cocky he was to the end because no one knew exactly how he was playing the game. But now, adding to the fact that I had enough of his face, I just hate him. You can honestly say I am a Russell hater.
I was thrilled when Zapatera (or at least the six of them) decided to throw the challenge last week. I was in total agreement on that. If there is someone in your tribe that you really hate and is pulling you down, then you must get rid of him as soon as you get the chance. I thought and still think that having one man up was Zapatera's chance of getting rid of Russell. But come to think of it, if Ometepe could stand Philip, why could Zapatera not stand Russell?
I probably just had enough of cockiness on TV. I am sure that Russell is one of the greatest players in Survivor history, but there was just too much of him already. Enough said, I was happy that he was finally out of the game for real. I had a big smile on my face when he lost. But him crying before leaving was definitely bad. It was awful, as Sarita had said. Everyone felt Russell's embarrassment (yes, I thought of it that way and I am sure most fans did). It was also a feeling despair and everyone knew at that point (just in case others did not know it yet) that Russell indeed loved the game so much.
Let's move forward to.... Phillip's saggy bottom panties. I love seeing the rest of Ometepe get disgusted about seeing the unwelcome sight of Phillip's bottom. But I am sure it is disgusting. You know it is when you already suspect Phillip is not in his right mind. If Phillip was that big, he could have rivaled Charlie Sheen by now (oh, I just needed to reference Charlie Sheen because everyone does).
I like seeing Zapatera winning it again. Who told you about Ometepe's momentum? They had none at all. Or probably Zapatera is just a complete package. I think it's getting obvious that I am rooting for Zapatera now.
If you look at my previous blog, you would know how I also despise the presence of Rob because there is just too much of him on CBS. But I appreciate the fact that he now has found the interest to look for the hidden immunity idol. His tribemates should realize, however, that they are enabling him to be the ringleader. Well, it is nice if it is your strategy to let him think that way but if you're just simply following directions, then you're letting him grab that one million dollars without having to sweat.
It was a loss to see Cristina go. I really think she was a very smart player and she could have gone wonders had there not been a Boston Rob and of course, Phillip, in her team.
Now I am rooting for Sarita.
I was thrilled when Zapatera (or at least the six of them) decided to throw the challenge last week. I was in total agreement on that. If there is someone in your tribe that you really hate and is pulling you down, then you must get rid of him as soon as you get the chance. I thought and still think that having one man up was Zapatera's chance of getting rid of Russell. But come to think of it, if Ometepe could stand Philip, why could Zapatera not stand Russell?
I probably just had enough of cockiness on TV. I am sure that Russell is one of the greatest players in Survivor history, but there was just too much of him already. Enough said, I was happy that he was finally out of the game for real. I had a big smile on my face when he lost. But him crying before leaving was definitely bad. It was awful, as Sarita had said. Everyone felt Russell's embarrassment (yes, I thought of it that way and I am sure most fans did). It was also a feeling despair and everyone knew at that point (just in case others did not know it yet) that Russell indeed loved the game so much.
Let's move forward to.... Phillip's saggy bottom panties. I love seeing the rest of Ometepe get disgusted about seeing the unwelcome sight of Phillip's bottom. But I am sure it is disgusting. You know it is when you already suspect Phillip is not in his right mind. If Phillip was that big, he could have rivaled Charlie Sheen by now (oh, I just needed to reference Charlie Sheen because everyone does).
I like seeing Zapatera winning it again. Who told you about Ometepe's momentum? They had none at all. Or probably Zapatera is just a complete package. I think it's getting obvious that I am rooting for Zapatera now.
If you look at my previous blog, you would know how I also despise the presence of Rob because there is just too much of him on CBS. But I appreciate the fact that he now has found the interest to look for the hidden immunity idol. His tribemates should realize, however, that they are enabling him to be the ringleader. Well, it is nice if it is your strategy to let him think that way but if you're just simply following directions, then you're letting him grab that one million dollars without having to sweat.
It was a loss to see Cristina go. I really think she was a very smart player and she could have gone wonders had there not been a Boston Rob and of course, Phillip, in her team.
Now I am rooting for Sarita.
Friday, March 4, 2011
My take on American Idol's Top 13
I am pretty satisfied with the Top 13. My top 3 picks, as well as my secret pick, all got in. I just probably have some misgivings about a couple of them. Here is a rundown of what I think of the top 13.
Scotty McCreery:
I hate country music. But I love this kid. I did not warm up to him during his audition but as more of his character is revealed, I believe he is a good guy. I still hate country at this point. But Scotty has a very strong charisma. It's probably the way he tilts his head when he sings or the way he moves his lips. I'm kind of nervous for him once they go into theme weeks. I don't know how his voice could make it to a pop or even a rock song. I'm still thinking about its effect on R&B or soul.
Lauren Alaina:
I never really paid attention on her Top 24 performance because she was going to make it whatever happens. I don't really feel that she is 15 when she sings. There is such a maturity in her voice and the way she moves that it tells me she's got plenty of experience. I feel though that she is overconfident. If she was probably not packaged as a popstar, I would think of her as the next Crystal Bowersox. But I think we can go for a Kelly Clarkson right now.
Pia Toscano:
I was a bit skeptical about her after her performance in the groups round. I thought she, along with her groupmates, had excellent harmony, but I never thought she was a great individual singer. I also thought she got until the Top 24 because she was pretty and hot. The first time I watched the Top 12 girls night, I got too sleepy in the end that I was not able to listen attentively to Pia's performance. But when I woke up, I watched it again and I can say it was fantastic. With all the praise she got, I guess it was pretty obvious she was going in.
Karen Rodriguez:
I'm not a fan of hers. I thought her rendition of Hero was boring. I thought she is still in because she was chosen from MySpace. I don't really see much potential on her voice but hey, I'm not a talent scout. I love her Latina twang though.
Thia Meguia:
I was not really too excited about the Top 12 girls night because collectively, the girls had poorer performances than the guys. I also did not listen attentively to Thia, and I did not bother re-watching her performance. I love the quality of her voice, yes, but I think she has not got it yet. I think she's pretty boring. But I am proud of her as I know she is a fellow Filipino.
Jacob Lusk:
Isn't just he cute? I don't like his music style but his personality is just too interesting. I like his voice and how he sings, but I don't like the genre of music that he sings. I wish to hear more of his voice and how it would go on a rock song. I believe he will go far to this competition based on the consistency he has shown so far. He was my third choice.
Casey Abrams:
Oh yeah! I have watched his Top 24 performance for about 10 times now and I'm probably going to watch it after I place a period on this sentence. [Watching] I love the "you're mine" at the end of his song. I love how J.Lo reacted to it. Casey is fun, unique and so much talented. I can't wait to see more of him. He was my first choice.
Paul McDOnald:
I love the way he sings. I love the gentleness and toughness he exudes. I am so envious of that smile. I wish my teeth were as white as his. I think his moves are just awesome. His voice reminds me of Counting Crows. And he was my third choice.
Haley Reinhart:
I initially loved her performance but the more I read about how critics did not like it, the more I hate it too. But thinking about the performance again, I love her growl but I hated how she was moving all over the stage looking like an awkward Marilyn Monroe. I think she's cute.
James Durbin:
Yeah, he's got plenty of story - his Asberger's and his baby while he is young and a struggling dad. But I think he's too cocky. Maybe he's nice in person but his screaming is just too much for me. And that tail oh that tail.
Ashthon Jones:
I think she got in for the same reason Paige Miles got in allegedly last season - race. Kendra or Lauren Turner should have been there in her place. They probably needed to have a darker African-American woman on the show to show more diversity.
Stefano Langone:
I think he got in because he is good looking. I hate that.
Naima Adebapo:
I'm a Naima fan. I love her hair and her skin. She may be singing a lot of old songs but you can never get past her soul. She also has this spirit of a real singer and a real person. I hope she goes far enough. She is my fourth choice at this point.
I am glad about Jordan Dorsey's and Clint Jun Gamboa's departure. It just proves to show that egotistical men don't go that far.
I have managed not to reveal my secret bet until this point. It's Scotty. Haha.
Scotty McCreery:
I hate country music. But I love this kid. I did not warm up to him during his audition but as more of his character is revealed, I believe he is a good guy. I still hate country at this point. But Scotty has a very strong charisma. It's probably the way he tilts his head when he sings or the way he moves his lips. I'm kind of nervous for him once they go into theme weeks. I don't know how his voice could make it to a pop or even a rock song. I'm still thinking about its effect on R&B or soul.
Lauren Alaina:
I never really paid attention on her Top 24 performance because she was going to make it whatever happens. I don't really feel that she is 15 when she sings. There is such a maturity in her voice and the way she moves that it tells me she's got plenty of experience. I feel though that she is overconfident. If she was probably not packaged as a popstar, I would think of her as the next Crystal Bowersox. But I think we can go for a Kelly Clarkson right now.
Pia Toscano:
I was a bit skeptical about her after her performance in the groups round. I thought she, along with her groupmates, had excellent harmony, but I never thought she was a great individual singer. I also thought she got until the Top 24 because she was pretty and hot. The first time I watched the Top 12 girls night, I got too sleepy in the end that I was not able to listen attentively to Pia's performance. But when I woke up, I watched it again and I can say it was fantastic. With all the praise she got, I guess it was pretty obvious she was going in.
Karen Rodriguez:
I'm not a fan of hers. I thought her rendition of Hero was boring. I thought she is still in because she was chosen from MySpace. I don't really see much potential on her voice but hey, I'm not a talent scout. I love her Latina twang though.
Thia Meguia:
I was not really too excited about the Top 12 girls night because collectively, the girls had poorer performances than the guys. I also did not listen attentively to Thia, and I did not bother re-watching her performance. I love the quality of her voice, yes, but I think she has not got it yet. I think she's pretty boring. But I am proud of her as I know she is a fellow Filipino.
Jacob Lusk:
Isn't just he cute? I don't like his music style but his personality is just too interesting. I like his voice and how he sings, but I don't like the genre of music that he sings. I wish to hear more of his voice and how it would go on a rock song. I believe he will go far to this competition based on the consistency he has shown so far. He was my third choice.
Casey Abrams:
Oh yeah! I have watched his Top 24 performance for about 10 times now and I'm probably going to watch it after I place a period on this sentence. [Watching] I love the "you're mine" at the end of his song. I love how J.Lo reacted to it. Casey is fun, unique and so much talented. I can't wait to see more of him. He was my first choice.
Paul McDOnald:
I love the way he sings. I love the gentleness and toughness he exudes. I am so envious of that smile. I wish my teeth were as white as his. I think his moves are just awesome. His voice reminds me of Counting Crows. And he was my third choice.
Haley Reinhart:
I initially loved her performance but the more I read about how critics did not like it, the more I hate it too. But thinking about the performance again, I love her growl but I hated how she was moving all over the stage looking like an awkward Marilyn Monroe. I think she's cute.
James Durbin:
Yeah, he's got plenty of story - his Asberger's and his baby while he is young and a struggling dad. But I think he's too cocky. Maybe he's nice in person but his screaming is just too much for me. And that tail oh that tail.
Ashthon Jones:
I think she got in for the same reason Paige Miles got in allegedly last season - race. Kendra or Lauren Turner should have been there in her place. They probably needed to have a darker African-American woman on the show to show more diversity.
Stefano Langone:
I think he got in because he is good looking. I hate that.
Naima Adebapo:
I'm a Naima fan. I love her hair and her skin. She may be singing a lot of old songs but you can never get past her soul. She also has this spirit of a real singer and a real person. I hope she goes far enough. She is my fourth choice at this point.
I am glad about Jordan Dorsey's and Clint Jun Gamboa's departure. It just proves to show that egotistical men don't go that far.
I have managed not to reveal my secret bet until this point. It's Scotty. Haha.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
A pretty disturbing episode...
Let me get this off of my chest first. Phillip on his underwear is one of the most disturbing images I have ever seen in Survivor. It was gross and deserved to be pixelized. Showing his sagging old body is more inappropriate than whatsername's butt. I am pretty sure she was not wearing a thong.
Phillip was and will be fun to watch. Producers definitely got a new Coach wannabe. I wonder what story he has that will be more outrageous than being caught by a tribe in Brazil. And what's up with the matching undies of Christina and Phillip!
I would also like to point out that the presence of Rob and Russell in the game did not thrill me a bit. They're probably the greatest players in Survivor history but not to me. I liked Rob in Marquesas but everything after that was a torture. It was like he and Amber were the D-list king and queen of reality TV, which was too much in my eyes. I loved Russell in Samoa, but you would realize he had a not-so-smart gameplay during Heroes vs. Villains. I stand by my opinion that Parvati and Cirie should have been put back to the game.
I salute Christina for finding the hidden immunity idol very early on. She has this drive which may be stronger than that of Russell. Of course, Rob is an old school castaway who doesn't really care much about the idol. I would love to see Christina become the female counterpart of Russell. The odds are against her now but wasn't it also the case with Russell two and three seasons ago.
I am really happy that we did not get a lot from the good-looking men and women that the producers may have invited in to make the show have a Gossip Girl feel. This show is meant for the fans and not simply an eye candy.
Rob's reference to Tyson's move in his last season was pretty savvy. That was hilarious.
The tribes' segregation was pretty unfair. They only had 18 castaways and the XX and XY chromosomes in both tribes were unevenly split. I don't want to be a chauvinistic pig but obviously, a tribe with more males would most likely win in a physical challenge (Remember the M vs F challenge in Nicaragua where Chase's decision made his stupidity so apparent?).
That redneck should be corrected. I apologize I forgot his name and I don't really have time to Google it. Last season's winner was sort of a dumbass so another one winning this season may not be an impossibility. Let's give him credit though for making that statement. After all, Fabio's win has not been announced yet when this season was filmed.
The tribal council was a whole lot of fun. Christina and Francesca are definitely two smart women, but getting into an alliance with Phillip was really a bad move. They already knew the man was unstable and yet they told him things, a lot I might say on a first episode. Talking about trust issues. They should have just fed his delusions and let him on and on without having to reveal anything.
I took offense on what Rob said after he voted for Francesca. There was something wrong and arrogant about it.
We only got a tease of Redemption Island on the first episode but I am hoping it will turn up for the better on the next episode.
Phillip was and will be fun to watch. Producers definitely got a new Coach wannabe. I wonder what story he has that will be more outrageous than being caught by a tribe in Brazil. And what's up with the matching undies of Christina and Phillip!
I would also like to point out that the presence of Rob and Russell in the game did not thrill me a bit. They're probably the greatest players in Survivor history but not to me. I liked Rob in Marquesas but everything after that was a torture. It was like he and Amber were the D-list king and queen of reality TV, which was too much in my eyes. I loved Russell in Samoa, but you would realize he had a not-so-smart gameplay during Heroes vs. Villains. I stand by my opinion that Parvati and Cirie should have been put back to the game.
I salute Christina for finding the hidden immunity idol very early on. She has this drive which may be stronger than that of Russell. Of course, Rob is an old school castaway who doesn't really care much about the idol. I would love to see Christina become the female counterpart of Russell. The odds are against her now but wasn't it also the case with Russell two and three seasons ago.
I am really happy that we did not get a lot from the good-looking men and women that the producers may have invited in to make the show have a Gossip Girl feel. This show is meant for the fans and not simply an eye candy.
Rob's reference to Tyson's move in his last season was pretty savvy. That was hilarious.
The tribes' segregation was pretty unfair. They only had 18 castaways and the XX and XY chromosomes in both tribes were unevenly split. I don't want to be a chauvinistic pig but obviously, a tribe with more males would most likely win in a physical challenge (Remember the M vs F challenge in Nicaragua where Chase's decision made his stupidity so apparent?).
That redneck should be corrected. I apologize I forgot his name and I don't really have time to Google it. Last season's winner was sort of a dumbass so another one winning this season may not be an impossibility. Let's give him credit though for making that statement. After all, Fabio's win has not been announced yet when this season was filmed.
The tribal council was a whole lot of fun. Christina and Francesca are definitely two smart women, but getting into an alliance with Phillip was really a bad move. They already knew the man was unstable and yet they told him things, a lot I might say on a first episode. Talking about trust issues. They should have just fed his delusions and let him on and on without having to reveal anything.
I took offense on what Rob said after he voted for Francesca. There was something wrong and arrogant about it.
We only got a tease of Redemption Island on the first episode but I am hoping it will turn up for the better on the next episode.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Monday, December 27, 2010
My thoughts on Survivor Nicaragua finale
I don't think Survivor Nicaragua was that bad. Survivor Fiji was bad but not this. Well maybe it is now that I am thinking more of it.
For starters, Dan made it until Day 37, which is amazing for someone who was kept in the game because he was just so lame. Yes, there were other weak people that even made it to the Final Three (remember Susie from Gabon?) but no one was as uninspired as Dan. I could only think of Chet from Micronesia who was worse than Dan. But come on, Micronesia was one of the best seasons and Chet, fortunately, did not make it to the jury. I bet the only thing that kept Dan on the island was his ego.
Another point that stings for this season was the fact that there were two quitters in the jury. Naonka and Purple Kelly should have at least made a sad face but they looked jubilant for people who were in the game. Kudos though because I never heard of them claiming to be great fans of the show.
Jane was still great and I love her rising above her anger with Chase.
I hate it when people in the jury are still so emotional when casting their votes. Sash never got any vote. Just like Russell never got any vote last season. Just like Sugar never had any vote in Gabon. All because they pissed off almost everyone in the jury and blame it on their strategy.
Early in the show, I have read some spoilers that Sash, Chase and Fabio are going to be the Final Three. I did not believe it then because it was just so unlikely. There were still a few power players left at that time so Chase and Fabio were really a long shot. But I guess anything can happen in Survivor, no matter how crappy the season is.
I'm glad Fabio won. Sash would have been a worthy winner too.
I was surprised that there were not a lot of Boos for Naonka and even for Shannon during the reunion. Also, usually, everyone who gets a vote on the last tribal council would usually get an almost equally loud round of applause from the audience. But it did not happen this time. Chase was probably too dumb to get a fan.
For starters, Dan made it until Day 37, which is amazing for someone who was kept in the game because he was just so lame. Yes, there were other weak people that even made it to the Final Three (remember Susie from Gabon?) but no one was as uninspired as Dan. I could only think of Chet from Micronesia who was worse than Dan. But come on, Micronesia was one of the best seasons and Chet, fortunately, did not make it to the jury. I bet the only thing that kept Dan on the island was his ego.
Another point that stings for this season was the fact that there were two quitters in the jury. Naonka and Purple Kelly should have at least made a sad face but they looked jubilant for people who were in the game. Kudos though because I never heard of them claiming to be great fans of the show.
Jane was still great and I love her rising above her anger with Chase.
I hate it when people in the jury are still so emotional when casting their votes. Sash never got any vote. Just like Russell never got any vote last season. Just like Sugar never had any vote in Gabon. All because they pissed off almost everyone in the jury and blame it on their strategy.
Early in the show, I have read some spoilers that Sash, Chase and Fabio are going to be the Final Three. I did not believe it then because it was just so unlikely. There were still a few power players left at that time so Chase and Fabio were really a long shot. But I guess anything can happen in Survivor, no matter how crappy the season is.
I'm glad Fabio won. Sash would have been a worthy winner too.
I was surprised that there were not a lot of Boos for Naonka and even for Shannon during the reunion. Also, usually, everyone who gets a vote on the last tribal council would usually get an almost equally loud round of applause from the audience. But it did not happen this time. Chase was probably too dumb to get a fan.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Be back soon...
Starting January, I will blog about not only Survivor but also about my other favorite shows, which includes Modern Family, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The Good Wife, House, The Amazing Race, Fringe, Desperate Housewives and No Ordinary Family. Hopefully, there will be new good shows around. Can't wait for Survivor Redemption Island.
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