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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, September 13, 2010 - 10:07 am
Sly - There is a spoiler thread for Survivor which is CLEARLY marked "spoiler" thread. Information is posted there about what is known before an episode airs. Sometimes we have the whole boot list up before the premiere! If you stay away from that thread, you should be fine playing unspoiled!
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Slybones
Member
07-20-2007
| Monday, September 13, 2010 - 12:04 pm
Thanks Tntitanfan. I'm looking forward to playing.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Monday, September 13, 2010 - 12:50 pm
Here is a link to an "official" definition of what a spoiler is at TVCH:
Spoiler Rules at TVCH Though I think Tntitanfan's definition pretty much covered it. In the "good old days" which would be the first couple of seasons, it was hard to figure out who won. Now because of Survivor's popularity it is much easier. Some people enjoy being "spoiled" and other people don't like it. It's a matter of preference. So we have separate threads for people who like to know. Oh and feel free to ask any questions you may have. People will be happy to help out. 
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Slybones
Member
07-20-2007
| Monday, September 13, 2010 - 2:38 pm
Thank you Jimmer.
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Scubalass
Member
07-01-2004
| Monday, September 13, 2010 - 4:55 pm
Slybones, good to see you posting in here, I don't feel like a lone newbie now.! I loved last nights preview, I watched it this morning, it is awesome to see a large group of older castaways. Being a 50 something I am of course routing for the elders, that of course may change when the season starts. I have picked my eye candy for the season ... Jud is hot! I am moving on from Hayden (BB) and now have a new toy boy! 
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Rosem4243
Member
06-27-2005
| Monday, September 13, 2010 - 5:25 pm
I've watched Survivor on and off over the years, and I plan on watching this season, simply because I like the idea of seeing older people on a reality show. I haven't looked at the bios yet, but I see several of you saying the older ones were more interesting. Well, of COURSE they are!! BB should take a lesson from this.
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Oliviamimi
Member
05-30-2009
| Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 6:52 pm
sorry Scuba! Just checking back in. The link is in the spoiler section.
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Kappy
Member
06-28-2002
| Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 9:46 pm
I remarked before that Marty was pretty darn handsome. I now like him even more after the first episode. He can speak his mind without bashing people over the head or pulling a power trip. Imagine that!
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Brenda1966
Member
07-02-2002
| Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 10:44 pm
Just wondering if anyone has stumbled upon an interview that will clue us in as to why they selected Jimmy J to be on Survivor this season. I'm not opposed -- in fact I'm enjoying him. I'm just not sure why they put one celebrity amoungst the groups. Could it be they needed another senior and were having a hard time casting seniors?
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 3:49 am
Brenda, I read that Jimmy J. has been a super-fan since Season One. Evidently, he applied a couple of seasons ago and his physical revealed something and he was unable to participate until he got whatever physical ailment is was taken care of.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 5:31 am
Is this the first time bulges have been blurred? LMAO! I was like are they so big they must be blurred? hahahaaaa I felt sorry for Holly but I did LOL at the editors for showing her yap and yap and all the looks on ppl's faces LOL Jimmy seems like such a great guy. Only a couple I didnt care for, looks like a fun group
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Sallycat22
Member
08-31-2005
| Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 1:11 pm
Yes, and I love the setting with the crashing waves. So much better than the ones centered around a stagnant pond. It may have been already mentioned, but I understand the challenges will be less brutal. The injuries were not good for the rest of the game. I am an older person but I feel sorry for the older group. They already look sort of beat up. Without good grooming it is hard to put your best foot forward. That may sound shallow of me but we have to look at these people for many weeks. Oh, well maybe they will grow on me......if I could love Russell, I can love any body.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 1:44 pm
Pamy, I was LOL at the blurred bulges. It's the first time I can remember the men being blurred out. Now Amanda on the other hand had to be pixilated every episode in her season. I read somewhere the cost was astronomical to pixilate Amanda for the entire season.
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 2:00 pm
I thought it was kinda funny that they thought they were initially grouped in their tribe. It was clear that 1/2 of the people were told to wear yellow tones while the other 1/2 were told to wear blue tones. Is that not a dead give away that their tribe colors are yellow and blue and when you get off the boat the others wearing yellow will be on your tribe?
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Brenda1966
Member
07-02-2002
| Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 2:04 pm
I would imagine giving them proper swim wear would be a cost effective move to avoid all those pixilation costs! 
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 2:22 pm
Brenda - Jeff deals with your question about Jimmy J in his blog. In brief, JJ has applied three times to be on the show as he is a huge fan. The first two times he didn't pass the physical, but this time he did!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 6:54 pm
Brenda, no kidding! I always hate when girls have bras on and not swimsuits.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 10:14 pm
Agreed after all this time it is getting a bit silly watching these folks compete in their underwear, when we know very well that production controls what they wear. It's not like there is any surprise anymore that they may be stuck with the clothes they are wearing.
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Christy358
Member
07-10-2007
| Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 11:27 pm
I thought maybe they had to be pixilated because things were peeking out. Seems to me that they do give them swim suits pretty early on for challenges....depending on how physical they are. I think these guys just stripped down early to show off.
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Trini
Member
07-06-2004
| Friday, September 17, 2010 - 7:23 am
I am not enjoying it this season. I couldn't watch all of the first episode, i do feel for Jimmy I think it will be much harder than he think. It seemed to be a brutal show so I am done for the season.
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Friend
Member
05-21-2008
| Friday, September 17, 2010 - 8:01 am
I finally watched this morning. As usual, Survivor never disappoints. Usually I start out liking most people and then they wear on me. This time around, I am seeing more people I don't like right away. Shannon, Jimmy T, Marty and NaOnka can all go now. I didn't like the faces Tyrone was making at Wendy at TC either. I'm sure other people were making faces too but his were on screen a lot. I do like Jimmy J much more than I thought I would. I really liked Jane and Jud (Fabio) is a silly goof who made me laugh. Many of the others either didn't register or didn't get enough on camera time for me to make up my mind about. Looking forward to the rest of the season and seeing what y'all have to say about it too.
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Lajonesin
Member
03-22-2008
| Friday, September 17, 2010 - 8:41 am
Hey Friend! Good to see you over here. I decided to join you guys this year in Survivor...looking forward to it. For some reason, I have an aversion to Jane. I really can't put my finger on it and she hasn't really done anything to warrant this. Just my early thoughts. And I think I will enjoy Shannon. He seems like a guy that will always have his foot in his mouth, getting in trouble with the women-folk. LOL
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Friend
Member
05-21-2008
| Friday, September 17, 2010 - 9:08 am
<waves to Lajonesin> Good to see you too! I liked Jane because she seemed positive and I like a go-getter. I also felt sorry for her when she talked of the loss of her husband. I'm sure they will all do things I love and hate as the season goes on. That's part of what I love about this game/show.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Friday, September 17, 2010 - 9:10 am
The one that surprised me the most was Jimmy J. I always thought he was a great coach but he also seems to be a real fan of Survivor and he impressed me with his understanding of the game and relationships in the game. He was able to find a pretty good balance between using his celebrity status a bit to his advantage (which could easily have been a negative), offering helpful advice and demonstrating that he could be an asset but at the same time not coming on too strong and keeping it fairly low key. Nicely played on his part. Hey and welcome to the people posting about BB who have decided to join us in the Survivor area! We have threads/areas for all the different series (e.g. Amazing Race, Dancing With the Stars, etc.) so be sure to pop in with your comments if those shows interest you as well. 
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Lajonesin
Member
03-22-2008
| Friday, September 17, 2010 - 9:23 am
I agree with your assessment of Jane, Friend, which is why I am so perplexed as to why I am not 'liking' her. Makes no sense, but I have killer instincts about people and I am usually right. However, with this being a heavily edited show, not much of what I glean is ever dead on. With the exception of Russell. He was not hard to figure out at all. LOL
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