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Mamabatsy
Member
08-05-2005
| Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 9:12 pm
White skin, not being athletic, neurotic and geeky, just my kind of kid. I adore him and wish there was some way he could win. He won't, but of all of them this year, I like him best.
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Fayc
Member
01-16-2010
| Friday, October 28, 2011 - 3:23 am
I was so sure that the days when people were judged by their skin color was long gone, guess not. <77> We do not have a choice of skin color, and what ever color we are born with is ok, its the people juding us that is not ok.
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Gemma120in2002
Member
07-05-2003
| Friday, October 28, 2011 - 3:33 am
I still don't like Coach, and I still don't like Ozzy. Coach isn't as difficult to watch as he was in his past two seasons. There were times when I would have to get up and leave the room on his first season. He was just so embarrassing! Ozzy is still one of the most gorgeous men to be on this show, and in a true survival situation, he's the guy I want to be there. In the game, his ego is what kills me. The first time he was voted out, he left with an immunity idol in his pocket. An egotistical mistake. This time he volunteered to go to redemption so he could beat Christine, and have more control when they go to the merge. Another egotistical mistake. Yes, the odds are on his side because of his skills. But, will he stand up to the pressure of this situation. He has so much riding on this, and Christine has nothing to lose. I would bet she'll win this next head-to-head competition because she's used to it, and there is no ego pressure weighing on her to succeed. If he loses, he has made another stupid arrogant mistake and he'll be laughed at. That's one of the worst things that can happen to him.
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Dogdoc
Member
09-29-2001
| Friday, October 28, 2011 - 4:11 am
I have a friend in Honduras. When I am down there she calls me 'pan blanco'. It is not an insult, she just thinks I stand out.
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Gemma120in2002
Member
07-05-2003
| Friday, October 28, 2011 - 4:16 am
I'm in Ohio, and people tell me to come out of the coffin and go into the light! LOL! I have a very pale complexion. 
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Denisec1989
Member
06-02-2007
| Friday, October 28, 2011 - 5:18 am
I have the same color of skin as Cochran. I've laid out in the sun until I've blistered. Went to a tanning bed everyday for 6 months and it does nothing but give me red skin. I don't tan. Plain and simple and people just don't understand that. I try not to let it bother me too much but it does keep me from going to the swimming pool, wearing shorts etc.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Friday, October 28, 2011 - 5:51 am
Teach, the only "blanquillo" in my three-inch thick dictionary is "white, whitish" referencing wheat or bread. There is a Latin American Spanish dictionary at the library that I will check if I remember. I have heard the "juevos" term used here -
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Hermione69
Member
07-23-2002
| Friday, October 28, 2011 - 6:16 am
Ugh. Ugh. Ugh. Ugh. What an unlikable bunch.
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Auntiemike
Member
09-17-2001
| Friday, October 28, 2011 - 7:07 am
For balance, I'd take Albert any day over Ozzy. Now talk about body, looks and sexiness. Yummmm...... I think it is so interesting that we really focus on their personalities. It shows you what a social game this really is.
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1jetsfan
Member
07-21-2010
| Friday, October 28, 2011 - 7:56 am
What I keep in mind is that Cochran has studied Survivor for years. He knows what works and what was someone's undoing. I think some of his stuff is an act. My opinion, but I consider him a A+ student of the game. Jeff is testing him to the limit, again my opinion, by calling him out during challenges. Remember, CBS shows us what they want us to see. We are not watching what goes on 24/7....keen editing to keep us all talking. Love it!
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Konamouse
Member
07-15-2001
| Friday, October 28, 2011 - 7:59 am
I like REAL people. Dawn (yay for strong women), Jim (seriously he's so mentally IN this game), Cochran (a true fan of the show), Sophie (she has a good alliance, and isn't a threat to anyone - still under the radar), Edna (an underdog like Cochran)....Rick who???? Lots of different personalities and real people this year. Love that.

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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Friday, October 28, 2011 - 8:52 am
Cosigning Kona's post. 
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Hermione69
Member
07-23-2002
| Friday, October 28, 2011 - 8:56 am
I guess I like Dawn and Jim better than most.
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Friday, October 28, 2011 - 8:57 am
Witnessing MB's signature 
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Lostfan
Member
03-10-2010
| Friday, October 28, 2011 - 9:15 am
That is what spray tans are for - people who cant tan and for people like me who no longer want to tan - I didnt mind coach in the beginning of the season, but he is now turning into the "old" Coach that I didnt like- he actually "thinks" that God is ansering his calls and is why he is on a winning streak - I am rooting for Ozzy's team all the way to the end- cant wait till someone boots out coach and hantz- that is when I can maybe get into this show 100% I think it says alot if you cant tell the teams apart without coach and ozzy I mean who are some of these contestants anyway- that guy with the big mustache- really? somebody like that guy is going to end up winning this show- does anyone even know he is there? 
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Friday, October 28, 2011 - 1:16 pm
I don't find Cochran offensive. He gets a few witty comments in from time to time. He's more interesting than most of the others, for me. I'd say that he's been one of the luckier Survivor players in a very long time. First Jim comes to him with the plan to oust Elyse, when it was Cochran’s turn to leave. Then Ozzy decides to hand over his immunity idol and go to RI instead of Cochran. Cochran might not be making any big moves but so far he doesn't have to, others are doing it for him. If he makes it to the merge ...well I'll be curious how he plays that. Just have to say that Ozzy was not thinking when he decided to go to redemption. Christine so obviously has no love for her old tribe. They already had someone at RI that would play with them. And if Cochran went and lost they'd still have the stronger player of the 2 in their court. This is the silliest strategic move of the game. Shame on Ozzy.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Friday, October 28, 2011 - 6:46 pm
But they had body paint.. Cochran could have just painted a background.. heck maybe he used white paint? Not judging him, but as pale as he is, surely he is using sunblock out there and if not,the paint would afford some little protection. Of course he is smart not to tan in the sun and usually I think he wears a shirt. If he wins, he wins but I just don't care for him (or his "confessionals" as they are edited.. I'm sure he's okay in real life.) I just don't enjoy watching him. But I agree, what is Ozzy thinking? But then, why is he even there? (that was rhetorical of course.. he's there beccause the producers think he will provide drama.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Friday, October 28, 2011 - 8:56 pm
I don't like him either, Sea, and I really wanted to since he is a big fan of the game! I DO NOT dislike him because his skin is fish-belly white. In fact, I can't put my finger on why I don't - hopefully it will come to me as we continue to watch this adventure!
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Konamouse
Member
07-15-2001
| Saturday, October 29, 2011 - 7:41 am
Maybe with Cochran it's a form of Aspergers - not good in social situations?

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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Saturday, October 29, 2011 - 8:46 am
The thing that bugs me about Cochran is that he is so self referential. Constantly worrying about whether people like him, how he's doing, working around camp to try to make them like him. It's a shame really. That kind of behavior is a vicious cycle, you're constantly worried that people don't like you, and it's exactly that demeanor that makes people not like you.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Saturday, October 29, 2011 - 11:06 am
The format of a show like Survivor where a contestant inevitably considers what others think of him probably brings that out even more. Add in the monologues and Jeff pushing him more into that type of character through his questioning and we end up with a classic "Woody Allen" introspective character who constantly questions himself about how others are feeling about him. I'm enjoying watching him because he's different. Which seems to be a common thread in my TV viewing these days. I'm bored seeing the same thing over and over so I appreciate seeing different people. I'd like to see more people like him on shows like Big Brother as well.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Saturday, October 29, 2011 - 11:11 am
I agree Jimmer. I like watching him, it's nice to see real people on the show. I'm still kind of rooting for him, I like geeky guys. 
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Dogdoc
Member
09-29-2001
| Saturday, October 29, 2011 - 12:35 pm
Cochran looks a little bit like James Roday who plays Shawn on Psych.
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Puzzled
Member
08-27-2001
| Saturday, October 29, 2011 - 2:34 pm
I don't like the way Probst hounds Cochran. He's bound and determined to make him look pathetic. Probst should remember that it's diehard fans like Cochran who keep up the ratings.
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Saturday, October 29, 2011 - 3:42 pm
I don't like the way Jeff hounds Cochran either. It really bugs me. I don't know if Jeff has ever bothered me before. It seems very unfair. I think the host needs to be impartial. I enjoy when Jeff stirs things up in TC, but hounding Cochran at the challenges just seems to me that he has too much influence. (I feel like I am wording this badly.) I'm still rooting for Cochran. He has been quite lucky before. I think some of his seeming insecurities may be related to Survivor. He knows the game well and therefore knows that to win, you have to be liked. In real life, maybe he is not quite as concerned about being liked. Or maybe he is. I just loved the energy at TC when Ozzy went to RI. They all (including Ozzy) seemed somewhat upbeat and excited. I was delighted just to see that different energy. But what if they never even merge? The winner of the final duel at RI could be given the choice of team or Survivor rules could say they go to the team with less players or flip a coin. What bothered me most about this ep was coach screaming over and over "down on your knees". Ugh!!!! And was he actually grabbing people and throwing them into the circle?! if yes...double ugh!!! I am back to not being able to stand him now. I think Sophie has a chance to go very far in this game. She is playing so smart being in with her alliance and not making any waves even though she doesn't agree with all the religious behavior. She way under the radar.
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