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Danzdol
Member
04-21-2001
| Friday, September 23, 2005 - 8:33 am
my thoughts are "who the heck cares?" I think he is making this huge big deal. Although to him it feels like it's so important because he lived it. 15 years ago maybe.....but 15 years ago some of these people were only 5 years old so I don't think it would matter, heck I was about 19 and still would not give a crap! I think it would be welcomed info. If anything for them to know and for him to talk about it fondly and show how he, in fact , is not a millionare because of it.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Friday, September 23, 2005 - 9:24 am
I think it's good that he's hiding it. Heck in Africa they voted off a dentist cause they thought he was rich. When you think of professional sports you naturally think money and oh he doesn't need to win the million dollars, bump him.
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Lancecrossfire
Animoderator
07-13-2000
| Friday, September 23, 2005 - 9:50 am
I think Gary's concern of being booted because people thinking he is rich from being a QB is a valid concern. Mocha's example of the dentist getting booted because they thought he didn't need the money is a great example. Heck, it's talked about at least in passing for EVERY BB and Survivor show. Another thing that goes along with being an NFL QB is the stereotype of being the bossy, self centered, arrogant type. It's clear Gary isn't acting that way (at least form what has been shown) but out there anything gets used to get rid of someone. I think he's hoping that he will gain a couple "friends" (people who believe in him for his actions) so the blow of finding out is softened by personal attachment.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, September 23, 2005 - 12:29 pm
Well, he is toast when they merge if that sportscaster is still in the game
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Tobor7
Member
07-19-2002
| Monday, September 26, 2005 - 12:30 pm
I'm not impressed with the QB's game so far. He is not delivering.
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Hummingbird
Member
08-21-2002
| Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 8:39 pm
I never heard of him. Why lie about it? Everybody isn't such a big sports fan that they remember every QB who played for the NFL 15 years ago. How long does he think he can keep this up with the sportscaster woman recognizing him? The others will not like it when they find out he's been lying to them so he'd better keep it up and hope that Dani goes before he does.
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Ronjon
Member
07-08-2004
| Wednesday, October 05, 2005 - 12:15 pm
If was to come out and say he used to be an NFL QB (backup or otherwise) then people would see him as not needing the money and would vote him off. You know this would happen becausse people are that way. I don't know what his financial situation is, since he was only a backup QB, but I think he is there more for the challenge than anything and he doesn't want to let others know that. I keep my eye out each week on what he does and waiting for that time when he is finally outed, especially if there is a merge of tribes.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Friday, October 07, 2005 - 8:52 am
The very fact that they do not remember him could work against him. Many people have the idea that ANY pro football player is going to be filthy rich. So even though they did not know about him, the fact that he was a pro athelete would work against him. But you have to remember that he played before every player got huge salaries. I suspect he is comfortably well off, but he might not be rich. He is kind of in an awkward position. If he did let them know who he was, they would use that as an excuse to vote him out, but if they find out they will use the lying as an excuse to vote him out. I do not see him winning, but I hope he goes a long way. I like him.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Friday, October 07, 2005 - 10:28 am
I think he should come clean about it. Danni knows he's lying, he could say that he didn't want people to know that he was broke or something and that's why he denied(lied) about it.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Saturday, October 08, 2005 - 11:10 pm
He probably will come clean eventually, but if he does now and gets voted out because of it, he will feel like a dope. I think he will play it that way as long as he can. Might be the wrong strategy, but it was the one he decided to go with and who knows what will happen if he does tell the truth. I expect there is no way he will win the million dollars, but I hope he stays around awhile.
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Hummingbird
Member
08-21-2002
| Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 9:01 pm
Saying he went to Michigan but wasn't Gary Whats-his-name was a stupid move. If you are going to lie, do it right. If he went to the same school as the NFL guy, he would have known who he was. Why give unnecessary information. This is one reason why it is always easier to tell the truth. You don't have to be always worrying about covering your tracks.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Thursday, October 13, 2005 - 4:42 pm
Gary saying he went to Michigan, but didn't play football may be one of the dumbest Survivor moves ever. I was speechless. Why didn't he just say he was from a state which was 1,000 miles away from Michigan and that he'd never been to Michigan in his life?
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Spear
Member
08-06-2001
| Friday, October 14, 2005 - 3:35 am
From the video clips on the CBS web site, it looks like Bobby Jon and Danni really like Gary and this was a significant factor in them dumping Blake. Danni even says she really trusts Gary's word that he didn't form an alliance! It doesn't look like Gary's lie is hurting his game at all.
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Giggles_32181
Member
10-13-2005
| Friday, October 14, 2005 - 6:46 am
Gary is a neighbor of mine and he is one of the most layed back guys that I know. We live in a moderate subdivion. I work production in a factory and live there, he can't be that fifthy rich. I think that if he were to come clean now that would be the end of him. He is a sweet guy and I hope that he does well. I would like to see a nice person win again. I haven't been very pleased with some of the pervious winners.
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Ronjon
Member
07-08-2004
| Friday, October 14, 2005 - 9:37 am
He's sticking to covering up the fact that he was a quarterback, but I don't see him as an untrustworthy individual overall. It's just one thing that he doesn't want outed and part of that could be that he just wants to be treated like everyone else and not some sports star. I don't have a problem with him. For someone who is as tall as he is, he is doing well with his coordination and these challenges and getting along with others.
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Friday, October 14, 2005 - 1:04 pm
I like Gary, too. I'm not bothered by him not saying he was in the NFL in the past. I don't remember him, but my DH does. I remember very few football players except for the big names you would hear about all the time. Gary seems like a decent guy and also hope he does well.
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Azriel
Member
08-01-2000
| Friday, October 14, 2005 - 4:36 pm
Did anyone catch Bobby John saying that Gary was used to teamwork last night? It sounded to me like Bobby John knows he was a football player. Maybe Gary has come clean to them and they just haven't shown it. Or maybe they all know he is lying and just don't care at this point.
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Hummingbird
Member
08-21-2002
| Friday, October 14, 2005 - 5:13 pm
I still can't believe they voted out Blake. Obnoxious as he is, he can help them win challenges. Haven't they learned by now not to give up a majority advantage after a merge?
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Spear
Member
08-06-2001
| Saturday, October 15, 2005 - 3:57 am
Azriel, Blake said on Survivor Live that "everyone knew" that Gary was a QB but whenever they asked Gary, he continued to deny it. Blake said he understood why he would deny it and would've done the same thing. So it looks like they didn't care, at least to that point.
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Gonzilly
Member
07-09-2005
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 8:53 am
http://www.grandhaventribune.com/paid/293418663987548.bsp here is an article about Gary since his return home. He lost 30 pounds out there! No wonder he looked like skin and bones.
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Sunday, December 04, 2005 - 12:04 am
Thanks Gonzilly!
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Sunday, December 04, 2005 - 3:47 am
great article. What a difference between him and Stephanie. He loved every minute of the experience. no whining from him. It is people like that who you wish could win.
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Sherbabe
Member
07-28-2002
| Sunday, December 04, 2005 - 8:16 am
According to that article, they called HIM to ask him to apply. He did not just apply. That really bites.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Sunday, December 04, 2005 - 8:52 am
So what else is new? I'm starting to think more than 75% of those on these types of shows are recruited, and not applied.
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Coco
Member
07-13-2000
| Sunday, December 04, 2005 - 9:27 am
Thank you Gonzilly for a great article. Gary was one of my favorites. He added an awesome spin with his sense of game plan and genuine manners to this season's show.
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Spear
Member
08-06-2001
| Monday, December 05, 2005 - 2:02 am
I believe there was another article that said that Gary and his sisters had applied for The Amazing Race. TAR and Survivor share their applicant pools so that's how they got hold of his name. I think that's a little better than recruiting people off the beaches or bars of the LA area (which has happened before).
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Spear
Member
08-06-2001
| Monday, December 05, 2005 - 2:06 am
Here's a link to that article: http://www.mlive.com/printer/printer.ssf?/base/entertainment-0/112885325988470.xml&coll=6 (Unfortunately, it's a "print" link so just cancel the print operation.)
quote:The Hogebooms originally wanted to be on another reality show, "The Amazing Race." Gary and his three sisters, Jan, 48, Teri Huyser, 50, and Coni Wildern, 52, sent a tape to CBS and hoped to be chosen. The sisters all live in Rockford and are all gifted athletes. They thought they could bring a lot to this season, which is focusing on groups of four family members competing as a team. "We were so excited," Jan said. "Then, my brother gets a phone call -- 'You didn't make that show, but we would like you to do "Survivor."' My sister Coni was so ticked," Jan said, chuckling at the memory.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, December 05, 2005 - 4:02 am
Well, however he got on there, he brought a lot to the season! Sorry for the sisters though - I would have liked to see that team on TAR! I always like it when older teams are competitive - wonder why?!?
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 12:16 pm
hummm....do I see a family addition of Survivor up and coming?
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 3:26 pm
Bite your tongue Kep!!! LOL After what the family version did to TAR... accck!!! Besides, I don't want to see any starving kids all bit up! 
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 4:33 pm
NOOOOOOOOOO!!! In my opinion, the "family edition" is what ruined TAR!!! Definitely bite your tongue!!!
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 6:08 pm
No thanks...a family survivor would end it all for me. It's ruined TAR for me.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 6:39 am
me too, I stopped watching TAR this season.
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Seattlemom
Member
05-10-2005
| Friday, December 09, 2005 - 8:24 pm
I agree I haven't found this year to be nearly as good! I am usually glued to the TV but now I tend to just check at times whats happening
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