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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 1:03 am
New Episode of the "Rob & Russell Show", as my Sis calls it. Like she said, when you compare the first season, where they had to actually "survive" and now they're handed food and tools to build a shelter - it's more like just camping out in a foreign land. TPTB really needed to give them the Craftsman box, so they could film Rob doing the infomercial showing his construction skills. Bisc says: hehehe Survivor: Redemption Island "You Own My Vote"
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 6:21 am
I figured they gave them tools to build good shed cuz last season they were so miserable from the rain and they realized what a stinker last season was...so maybe they hoped with a good shelter they wouldnt have another stinker
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 8:17 am
I read an article from Jeff a couple of seasons ago that we need to get used to the product placement on Survivor. With everyone using a DVR or Tivo and fast-forwarding through commercials, CBS had no choice but to go ahead with the product placement just to keep sponsors for the show. In Jeff's own words: "Get used to it, they are not going away."
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 9:32 am
Absolutely. I can see that happening in more and more shows. And improved digital capability means that they can even digitally change the product being promoted depending on the audience and for re-runs. I don't have a problem with product placements as long as they don't significantly disrupt the flow of a show. I like these shows, I want to keep them on the air and these guys have to make money somehow. Though one interesting study showed that people still pick up a lot of advertising information even when they are fast-forwarding through commercials. That's because they have to carefully watch and concentrate to see when the show starts again so they can stop forwarding.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 9:34 am
By the way, I'm going to put the banner at the top of this thread again. I probably won't do this every week but just for now until we get to recognize all the contestants. And there is always the CA button as well. 
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Sallycat22
Member
08-31-2005
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 9:56 am
Please do that....when they went to light their torches, I could swear I had never seen some of them before.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 10:13 am
Excellent idea! It takes me a while to get names and faces attached to one another!
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Catfat
Member
02-27-2002
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 5:48 pm
Speaking of product placement, in the 1950s Ford supplied cars for every show, such as Andy Griffith and I Love Lucy, Dragnet, and nearly all of the police shows. It is not a new thing.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 6:01 pm
I worked for Target stores back during the first couple of seasons of Survivor. Don't you guys remember the huge rewards provided by Target? The huge picnic or tool baskets? My goodness, our bosses would practically be screaming for us to get to the break room TV when it was airtime for the Target product placement on Survivor. That was in 2000 or 2001. On the show there would be huge a spread of products from a wooden box all from Target. There would be the Target logo on the box itself. I honestly can't remember if it happened during season 1, but it was all over season 2.
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Holly
Member
07-21-2001
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 6:18 pm
Well, it's official. Philip is a certified nutter. He reminded me of Jack Handey in his confessional, lol.
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Slybones
Member
07-20-2007
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 6:20 pm
Ralph is too cute.
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Slybones
Member
07-20-2007
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 6:58 pm
Wow, that was a blindside. And Phillip has got to go.
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Whoami
Member
08-02-2001
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 7:11 pm
Spill!
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Nerovh
Member
06-11-2005
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 7:23 pm
Rob is hilarious. "Let that be a lesson. Government jobs -- stressful." Phillip is completely nuts. I'm sorry they got rid of Matt, I found him likable and I'm afraid that choice will bite them during the challenges. I really hope they get rid of Kristina next, now that she has no idol. And that Russell has not changed one bit. He still gets all outraged when anybody dares question him, even if they do it nicely. Geez, I'd like to see him go after Ralph and then get the ouster himself because Ralph has the idol.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 7:24 pm
There are a lot of folks that I want to see exit before Philip. He is a staunch ally of my man Rob, and this team for sure does not need to lose another guy! They are already down two men which puts them at a real disadvantage in physical challenges. Like him - don't like him - they need his muscle!
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Debra
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 7:30 pm
Russel's team won Immunity again. Rob was running the show on the other side. He told most everyone that the girls were voting for Kristina and the guys were voting for Phillip. The real plan was for him and a few others to vote for Matt who would then go home with Kristina playing the idol. He told Phillip he would let him know at Tribal Council who he should vote for by placing his hand on their shoulder. His plan worked. Christina played the idol and Matt went home.
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Nerovh
Member
06-11-2005
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 7:30 pm
I can't decide if I want Phillip to go or not. It's fascinating waiting to hear what craziness will come out of his mouth next. He's cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs, that's for sure, but he makes for an interesting show.
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Holly
Member
07-21-2001
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 7:31 pm
Kristina looked a lot like Toni Collette tonight! It was quite uncanny.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 9:11 pm
How is Rob's team down 2 men already? Francesca went first (girl), now Matt. LOVED the show ... Rob's commentary cracks me up, and his indication to Philip of the vote during Tribal was soooo funny. You could see Kristina wondering why he was touching her! I wonder if Matt has any idea whatsoever what he did to deserve the boot. I'm guessing Rob kept that quiet, unlike some 'newbie' players who might have advertised their vote by discussing it at the Pre Tribal Council.
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Jarreau
Member
03-01-2008
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 9:22 pm
I'm enjoying Philip, I don't want him to go. The rest of team would be pretty boring without him. And, I think he would follow Rob to the ends of the earth. I loved it when Rob said he could work his way back into the pack. I think Philip just wants everyone to know that he is an honorable man....he's just going a little overboard with it. IMHO
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Aitch41
Member
01-09-2009
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 9:43 pm
If I hear Rob or Russell pat themselves on the back one more time... They won't make it to the end, they won't win any money. Please - this is Rob's 4th time and Russell will always be a bridesmaid! 
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Kappy
Member
06-28-2002
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 11:11 pm
Philip is nuts but please don't let him leave too soon. He's becoming quite entertaining. It's also kind of fun to watch Rob get rid of strong players each week and continue the demise of his own team. His ego really doesn't learn a thing. He wanted to test a group's loyalty at TC tonight and yet what does he do? He stabs one of his own in the back. It would be great if Andrea started an uprising against him next week but it won't happen. I liked Christina much more this week but maybe that's because we didn't hear her talk much? Love love love Ralph! Please let him stay a long time! I'm hoping he, Steve and Mike kick Russ to the curb and soon.
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Scarebaby
Member
07-31-2005
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 11:11 pm
I'm enjoying Phil too, and I can see that he would be an awesome ally -- in the short run -- if you know how to talk to him. And Boston Rob, bless his heart, knows exactly how to talk to him. I thought his handling of Philip was brilliant.
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Konamouse
Member
07-15-2001
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 11:13 pm
Teach: Rob's tribe started out with more women then men. And now they are down 2 "people".

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Txhazeleyes
Member
02-12-2008
| Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 11:32 pm
Phil wasn't so honorable to his initial alliance. lol I imagine he wanted to be part of the Rob phenom as they all do. I cannot stand Rob's arrogance (although I love to watch him!) and I'm just blown away at all these people are totally captivated by his charm. Haven't they ever watched Survivor before? :D
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