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Seattlemom
Member
05-10-2005
| Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 10:44 am
Has anyone seen the commercial with Azmyth's dressed in full pirates gear advertising his mothers bussines?I guess they let him as it is also kinda a plug for the show LOL
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Trini
Member
07-06-2004
| Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 1:52 pm
I am also trying very hard to like this show. It does not hold our attention, we sit and wait for something to happen. Why do they all seem fake? Azmyth made a mess of that one didn't he?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 6:03 pm
I am about one the easiest to please people around, but I just can't much like this show. I just doesn't have much going for it, IMHO.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 6:52 pm
Survivor Sux is so hilarious. The terrible nicknames that everyone has cracked me up. Especially Rupert/ Louie names LOL
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Forum_moderator
Moderator
01-01-2004
| Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 9:17 pm
Just remember, terrible nicknames you read at Sux, stay at Sux.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 10:22 pm
My very favorite part about this show is that the teams switch up on every episode making it very hard to form alliances which to me is one of the most borng parts of Survivor and BB! I would like for the challenges to be more difficult - like The Mole or Treasure Hunters - but apparently the majority of viewers prefer challenges for the stupid! Or is that a contradiction in terms?!?
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 11:01 pm
quote:challenges for the stupid!
Yep! I think that is an oxymoron 
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Sunday, June 24, 2007 - 4:57 pm
I'm rapidly losing interest in this show. It seems the search for treasure is much the same each episode (including one team getting caught in the "sabotage" which, btw, doesn't seem to be MUCH of a sabotage!). Louie's expression as he was voted captain was priceless. I just knew he was gonna say he didn't wanna be captain. I'm seriously over Joe Don. The way he talked to Jay about how, if he (JD) got the black spot, then he (JD) and Jay would no longer have a deal was just too high-handed for me. Not liking Joe Don's ego at all! I really wanted to like this show. I really did. I wish I wasn't so bored with it. Maybe when there's less pirates it'll become more "fun."
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Monday, June 25, 2007 - 4:43 am
Count me in as another person that really wanted to like this show. Every episode is the same... follow the river along the map, look for a skull or other object, find the treasure. If they canceled this show tomorrow, I wouldn't miss it one bit.
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 11:42 am
I've officially deleted this show from my PVR, I'm so disappointed in it.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 12:23 pm
I'm in the "there's nothing better on television right now" group. I could easily forget to watch this show if you all weren't here to make fun of it on Friday.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 4:25 pm
Roxip, I'll watch it because there is nothing better on TV... but I will be doing some major bitching on Friday about how lame this show is.
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Spygirl
Board Administrator
04-23-2001
| Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 1:54 am
Hey all! Please keep in mind that these show threads are used for people to come and discuss a show. Granted not everyone will like all aspects of any one show and we understand that. At the same time, please be respectful of those who are thoroughly enjoying a show and curb some of your negative criticism. Again, we are not suggesting that you not post any negativity, but consider the context of the thread and your fellow posters. Maybe the whole "if you can't say anything nice, you shouldn't say anything at all" could apply to a degree Please move back to discussing the show and thank you for your understanding!
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Dogdoc
Member
09-29-2001
| Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 5:03 am
I am enjoying the show.I like action type reality shows. Also, playing the Pirate game at the Farm and bantering with the other players there makes it fun. JD is my pirate partner in the game over there so I think he can do no wrong.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 6:51 am
I like the ship. I wish they would show them having to do more work on the ship. I'm not hating this show...it just isn't as thrilling as I hoped it would be. And I'm still watching...but then again I watch Big Brother live feeds when there are only two people in the house (okay, with the exception of last year).
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Mamabatsy
Member
08-05-2005
| Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 9:16 am
I watch this show because I'm waiting for it to become as good as I think it could be. There is so much potential for it to be wonderful and it just misses the mark every time. But I keep watching and hoping.
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 10:23 am
That's exactly it, Mamabatsy -- the show is falling just short of it's full potential. If I understand correctly, Mark Burnett has been holding onto this 'storyline' of Pirate From Way Back When and His Officers Who Scattered Treasure Throughout The Land for some time and has been waiting for a chance to produce it in some fashion. Me thinks he saw some dead summer airtime and slapped this show together just in time to capitalize on the current Pirate craze. I think it could be great if it had a few seasons to work out the kinks and find it's sea legs. Unfortunately, it is just playing off a fad and I doubt it'll get the chance to return for a 2nd season. I do like the Pirates and the heirarchy they're building on the ship. The challenges aren't completely captivating, but I don't think they're totally lame, either. I'll keep watching. It beats being outside enjoying the summer evening.
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Mack
Member
07-23-2002
| Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 11:11 am
I really, really like the basic premise of this show. Strong points in my mind are: 1) The ever changing "teams". This really makes it difficult, if not impossible, for a sub-group to form an alliance. I'm guess it could be done but certainly not in the way we've seen it done on similar shows. 2) The ship itself. A very tight and limited environment. The potential, much like BB, is that it would force more group interaction. There is little privacy that two, much less a larger group, can get together away from the rest of the cast. Should lead to some very inventive ways to gain space and, at the same time, negotiate a partnership or larger alliance. Unfortunately we haven't had the opportunity to see much of that kind of behavior...at least not yet. 3) Challenges with "cash" value and the basic equivalent of HoH in the person of the Captain. Not a bad idea, especially when the booty can be subdivided a number of ways or used to directly buy support or influence a decision/vote. The quality of the challenges notwithstanding, this is one of the better aspects of the show. Tougher challenges could really make this a super show. 4) Using a beautiful Caribbean island as a background. Dominica is indeed one of the smaller and lusher islands in the chain. Certainly that had to play a part in picking it as the location. Too bad we can't see more of the island but, at the same time, it is inhabited, possibly more so than the Survivor locations. Having been to the island 3 times I do know that even a small production like this has been great for the locals. Dominica is not a sandy beach, golf course, gambling, etc., etc., resort island. Unemployment is huge and potential for adding industry, even tourist type, is limited so anything helps. 5) The pirate theme is interesting and somewhat timely because of the popularity of the recent Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Not against themes as that's really not be explored in other reality shows that much so it's basically new. 6) Final thought is that, all in all, this is not a bad show. Is it great? No, probably not. Could it be? Yes, probably. I'd love to see them get a couple of seasons to refine/restructure as I think the potential is definitely there.
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Akwarlord47
Member
06-26-2007
| Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 11:33 am
I totally agree Mack. I love the idea of the show and enjoy many pieces of it. I hope they refine it. It could be as good or maybe (MAYBE) better than the original Survivor...
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 11:35 am
What Mack said.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 2:02 pm
LOL, what Mack said.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 5:14 pm
Thanks, Spy! I have been thinking much along those same lines, but was hesitant to post anything - some of this crowd are not gentle!
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Sallycat22
Member
08-31-2005
| Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 10:15 am
I just noticed in this week's TV guide that this show has such low ratings that "the ship might not stay afloat" to quote them. 
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Stormie
Member
03-01-2007
| Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 11:07 am
Last week I did not want Cheryl to be voted off. I like her and thought she gave a lot to people, particularly when searching for the treasures. Why has she been targeted first by Jay, then Louie? What about Ben, he was a henchman for JD as well. And both just did their jobs; it was the beginning of the show, so they were trying to get their bearings straight like everyone else, they just happened to have different jobs. They did not choose the rules, JD did, he should of gone. I still like Jay and hope that he wins, I also like Louie and so far he seems like the best captain, plus I love his laugh. They don't seem like they are auditioning like JD and Robyn Robin Azmyth do; I don't believe they are given a script, I think if there is a script, it's in their heads. Perhaps that's why those two irritate me, they seem fake, but it also could be how they are all the time, who knows. In any event, I like this show and hope that it does well enough to return next season. I can imagine that season 2 might be better once they get the bugs ironed out. Looking forward to tonight's show
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 12:23 pm
I like the changing teams, too. That adds a different dynamic to the relationships. I certainly hope if the show doesn't last that they show us who wins!
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