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Alaginger
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07-11-2002
| Friday, March 13, 2009 - 6:12 am
Great blog from Jeff on last night's show. At the bottome he clearly spells out that there will be no Survivor or recap next week, a recap the following week but on Wednesday night, and the a week later on Thursday night, Survivor will continue with Episode 6. ********************************* Jeff Probst blogs 'Survivor: Tocantins': episode 5 Mar 13, 2009, 06:04 AM | by Jeff Probst Categories: 'Big Brother', 'Survivor', About Last Night, Reality TV, Television, Things That Are Awesome! Okay, I'm done talking about Coach. For now anyway, let's turn our attention to Stephen and one of my favorite quotes of this episode: Ext. Camp – Day Stephen scratches the back of Taj. Stephen: "I've never brought such pleasure to a woman before." Did this comment catch anyone's ear? I have a few explanations for this comment: a. Stephen is gay, not that there's anything wrong with that b. Stephen is straight but has limited experience with women c. Stephen is going for broke and playing this game full on I vote for C. I think Stephen is one of the most sophisticated and subtle players in the game. He is letting people believe that he's the quiet, "one beat behind" city kid just happy to not have bugs crawling up his arse. Who knows, he may be gay and/or he may have limited experience with women, but that is irrelevant. This guy could go deep. Word on the street: People like Taj and I can see why. She's coming across as a likable, hard working, and industrious player. But boy did she make a potential million- dollar mistake when she gave the idol to Stephen. Let me answer your question before you ask it...Stephen is absolutely correct that at this moment, the idol belongs to him. Case closed. INSIGHT: Within the rules of Survivor, Taj has absolutely zero claim to the idol. If you give the idol to someone for "safe keeping" you better trust them because the person who possesses it owns it. Period. The only exception is theft –you cannot steal the idol from someone. So the moment Taj handed that idol to Stephen she gave away the single most powerful thing in the game and trust me, Stephen is aware of this stroke of luck. Even if she had put conditions on it, such as "you have to give it to me if I need it" – doesn't matter. Remember Dreams and Yau-Man and the car negotiation for a vote that never materialized. Same thing. A Survivor agreement is only as good as the word of the person on the other end of the negotiation. Man, oh man I love how easily Sierra can improv a lie...on the spot. She asked Deb for the most valuable information, "is everyone with you?" Deb's response gave Sierra an open door to talk freely with Brendan. What's wrong with you people?!! Have you not watched Survivor before? You don't leave people alone to strategize. It's like watching a horror movie when the sexy woman goes back in the house and you yell at the screen, "Haven't you watched horror movies!!!? You never go back in the house!" Dumb. Just plain dumb. Drumroll please...not only is this my favorite quote from this episode, it tops anything Coach has said thus far: Ext. Charmin Café – Day The tribe enjoys their coffee and pastries. J.T. gets up to stretch and finds a collection of envelopes sitting in a hammock. Excitement breaks out as the Survivors scream to one another: Sydney: Oh cool, what is it!!!? J.T.: I don't know what it is. Joe: Is it a menu? (Beat) Taj: Is it a gift certificate?!!! "Is it a gift certificate?" "Is it...a...gift certificate." When I saw the first cut of this episode I must have watched that moment twenty times and I giggled myself silly every single time. Yeah Taj, it's a Survivor gift certificate. Good for use at your local Survivor store where you can buy anything your imagination can dream up! It's only good for one year so be sure to use it soon. Restrictions apply, consult the back of your gift certificate for full details. There's nothing wrong with Taj's comment. It wasn't mean. It didn't hurt anyone. She wasn't being selfish. What I find so fascinating about Taj's comment is what it reveals. Nestled there in the jungle with her coffee and donut, Taj felt safe enough to let her guard down just for a moment and in doing so revealed so much about her life back home. Clearly, Taj loves her gift certificates and when that is the first thought that comes to your mind you obviously get them quite often. Evidently Eddie is very good to Taj. And while we're at it, let me just address those of you who will write something along the lines of "how can these idiots get so emotional over a damn letter from home? It's not like they've been gone that long anyway." Well the logical answer to that question goes like this: If a "thing," any "thing," continues to happen season after season, from one group of Survivors to another then there is probably something to it. Kinda like when you water a plant and it always seems to grow. Okay, that analogy sucked, but you guys know my analogies suck and you get what I'm saying anyway. Moving on. I know I said I wouldn't talk about Coach but I have to address his ability to predict the weather. It was shaman-like. Spooky. Dude is gifted. Touched. In the head perhaps, but touched. J.T. was an animal in the reward challenge. He nearly singlehandedly won that challenge for Jalapao. He just needed a little bit of support from anyone else on his tribe but he didn't get it. Now to the tooth issue. Here's what happened: He didn't lose his entire tooth. He only lost half of his tooth. Not so bad, right? It was as if you shaved the top layer off, so he still had a tooth in his gum, it was just half as thick as normal. J.T. is one tough dude. J.T. reminds me how tough I'm not. I'm not sure where it all went wrong....I was born in Kansas, that's "tough guy" country, but damnit, if I lost half a tooth I would have milked that like a Holstein. INSIGHT: After the challenge, you saw me give J.T. the tooth. He then took it back to camp but decided he didn't want it. Had no use for it. Didn't care that the rest of his tooth might fall out. "I'm a cowboy. I don't need my teeth anyway. " Okay he didn't actually say that but he might as well have. He gave it to medical and they gave it back to me and I now have it in my house. It's in a plastic bag and I will bring it with me to the live show in case he's changed his mind. Otherwise I will sell it to the highest bidder, so start saving your pennies. Taj – I like seeing Taj get mad for no other reason than I just enjoy it. She's fun when she's mad. Was it a good move? Absolutely not. Fun to watch? Oh yeah. You know that woman can go off on people!! I would not want to be on the other end of Taj getting mad, like say, for instance, if you forgot to give her a gift certificate or something. Finally – Spencer. I dig Spencer. I like how he carried himself in the game. He was much younger than most everyone else in this game, he was a huge Survivor fan, and he was endlessly enthusiastic. Maybe that's what did him in. I wish he had lasted longer because I know how badly he wanted to play this game. INSIGHT: Spencer was an alternate this season. We don't even usually bring alternates, but this season our casting director, Lynne Spillman, just had a hunch we might need one so she insisted we bring Spencer, "just in case." It was the night before we were set to begin and it didn't look good for Spencer making the show. He was really bummed. We tried to keep his spirits up by reminding him that there was still a chance that he could be a part of next season. Then in a strange Survivor twist of fate, one of our contestants did not pass the mandatory final physical exam. He would be unable to participate and we had an opening. Dave Burris (Exec Producer) Dr. Liza, (show psychologist) and I went over to share the news with Spencer. We decided to have a little fun with him knowing that ultimately we had good news to present. We pulled him aside from everyone else and with very sad faces said, "Spencer...about next season...it's not gonna work out." This put an end to the last glimmer of hope Spencer thought he had of being on Survivor. We let the sadness hang for only a moment before continuing, "...because you're on this season!!" He erupted in joy to the point where we had to quiet him down so the other contestants wouldn't hear him and figure out he had been an alternate all along. It was one of the most enjoyable moments in the history of my time on Survivor because he was so excited. So long Spencer, it was short but hopefully it quenched your Survivor thirst. OKAY LISTEN UP: Because of NCAA basketball on CBS, our schedule will change a bit over the next 3 weeks. Here it is: March 19 (next week): We are NOT on at all! (Bummmmer, I know.) March 25: We are on WEDNESDAY NIGHT with a really cool "never before scenes" special. There are some great scenes that will crack you up, including Coach conducting. It's really good stuff. I know a lot of you guys hate this episode so we worked especially hard to make it rock! One of our best producers Daren sweated night and day for weeks to find stuff worthy of your time. Give it a shot if you're around. Thursday, April 2: WE ARE BACK! I've just seen the episode. It's fantastic. You're gonna love the rest of this season. Later dudes.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Friday, March 13, 2009 - 9:08 am
It sounds like Stephen may go far and possibly use the II to his advantage based on Jeff's comments.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Friday, March 13, 2009 - 9:08 am
Wow, P-Jeff_Diddy really outdid himself this week. I have noticed that the last couple of recrap episodes were actually pretty good as far as the never-before-seen footage - definitely worth watching.
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Alaginger
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07-11-2002
| Friday, March 13, 2009 - 6:56 pm
Tribal Council Voting for 3/12 Show: Watch as the Jalapao Tribe members cast their votes Joe (Spencer): <says nothing> Stephen (Spencer): (doing what seems to be a mafioso impression) Tonight, the Jalapao family settles all its unfinished business. Sydney (Spencer): You played a hell of a game, and I'm sorry it came down to this, but the majority rules. Taj (Spencer): Your alliance told me to do it. Spencer (Taj): I don't enjoy voting for you, but I'm pretty sure it's either me or you tonight. I have a sick feeling it might be me, but either way, I've had a great time hanging out with you. JT (Spencer): Sorry, bud. Just couldn't trust you.
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Alaginger
Member
07-11-2002
| Friday, March 13, 2009 - 6:58 pm
From the Survivor: Insider --- looks like Coach doesn't think it is a good idea to try to take out Brendan........ ********************************* A Worthy Opponent Coach shares his thoughts on his tribemate, Brendan. "What I did yesterday, I sat there and replayed my mind every challenge we had participated in, and I visualized Brendan's effort in all those challenges. I saw him sitting up there with the bag of sand, almost breaking, he was struggling and straining. I just look back on all his noble efforts, pulling that spinning top. I was reflecting, I did it last night too, kind of seeing every challenge and what he's brought to the game and what a travesty it would be to lose such a worthy opponent, or worthy teammate. I thought about being true to my word in how I want to play this game. I really thought about it. I woke up this morning and I thought, Tyson, this doesn't sit well with me with Brendan. He said, 'Well, it's what we gotta do', but I'm not so sure. I think depending on what happens after this, I'm gonna take a long walk with Tyson. It's just the nobility of it, it kind of gets me a little bit emotional. (picking his teeth) Sorry. It actually gets me a little bit emotional thinking about it, just because of the efforts he's put in in every event. Have I ever seen him slacking, have I ever seen him shirking around camp, have I ever seen him compete less than his best? No."
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Biscottiii
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05-30-2004
| Friday, March 13, 2009 - 8:48 pm
"Wow, P-Jeff_Diddy really outdid himself this week." Instead of simply saying something, why NOT supply the "link" so everyone else can share too? I try to make it a point to share links myself and everyone seems to appreciate.
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Biscottiii
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05-30-2004
| Friday, March 13, 2009 - 9:17 pm
Took some searching, but here's the link: You Can't Handle the Tooth! By Dalton Ross http://tinyurl.com/d6ablt
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Friday, March 13, 2009 - 9:33 pm
Jeff's blog is above your post in this same thread, same page ... no need to post a link
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Biscottiii
Member
05-30-2004
| Friday, March 13, 2009 - 9:38 pm
Actually, I'm not seeing a link to Jeff's blog either, but at least Ginger was generous enough to supply the whole dialog (TYVM Ginger!). Had to do some scratching around to get to Jeff's blog, as well.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Friday, March 13, 2009 - 9:41 pm
Page Not Found. Poop. I don't know who Dalton Ross is, have never read his blog, and was looking forward to it.
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Bob2112
Member
06-12-2002
| Friday, March 13, 2009 - 9:49 pm
Dawg! Try this link
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Biscottiii
Member
05-30-2004
| Friday, March 13, 2009 - 9:53 pm
Sorry, I tried Juju, but when I finally accessed it wouldn't allow me back, just gave me to the "Page Not Found"! He's fairly funny, if/when you can get to his blog.
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Biscottiii
Member
05-30-2004
| Friday, March 13, 2009 - 9:55 pm
Thanks Bob!!! Now that worked.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Saturday, March 14, 2009 - 9:34 am
Thanks, Sponge!!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, March 14, 2009 - 9:55 am
Ginger Thanks so much for bringing the insider stuff over here!!! Dalton's blogs are so funny! It's great when a funny writer is a true fan, it really makes for a great review/recap.
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Chy
Member
07-19-2003
| Saturday, March 14, 2009 - 10:13 am
Juju, I see Bob gave you the link. Dalton is one of the first ones out there to blog or wrote weekly about Survivor. He writes about shows for EW to begin with. He now also have Pod casts called DR's TVWatch at the end of his & Jeff's blog entries. (This week Jenna joins Dalton & his partner whose name I don't recall. Earlier Eliza was there.) Jeff is friends with Dalton after all these years. I think he might have convinced Jeff to do the weekly blog. Jeff mentions him in his writing every now and then as well. Tptb of the show seems to be friendly towards him also. They give him some exclusives here and there. In the old days Dalton might even have been the only "press" on locations. So, it's worth our while to keep an eye on Dalton. 
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Saturday, March 14, 2009 - 12:23 pm
Today was - so far as I can remember -my first time to read Dalton's work. Soooo funny! I will surely be watching for the links in the future!
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Alaginger
Member
07-11-2002
| Saturday, March 14, 2009 - 1:07 pm
(LOL) ... Okay, here's why I don't do this, that, or the other! 1) I don't put links as a rule cause some people work and join us quickly for lunch break and can read what I have brought over, rather than follow the link and get caught up in a problem. 2) I also don't do links as a rule cause some people have that slow dial-up and can't get to the 2nd place from TVCH. It's just easier for me to cut and paste it right in here. 3) I don't bring Dalton's column over because it is not spoiling nor is it speculation, which is what this thread is all about. It could be brought over under the general section if somebody wants to take that job on. 4) And, a lot of times I just "say something" cause it's a combination of information I have read at maybe 3 different places, and I want you guys to get the gist of it in my words....cause I can't link to three different places and then hope you guys can catch on to what I'm trying to say. Heck, half the time I don't even know what I'm saying!!!
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Saturday, March 14, 2009 - 1:15 pm
Thanks Ginger, I'm perfectly happy reading the blog here. 
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Thesnark
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09-27-2008
| Saturday, March 14, 2009 - 1:29 pm
Why was a link needed when it was transcripted???
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Saturday, March 14, 2009 - 1:43 pm
Not a link for Jeff - a link for Dalton!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Saturday, March 14, 2009 - 6:44 pm
Happy camper here, Ginger. I prefer reading Jeff's blog copied here. I just didn't know how to get to Dalton's.
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Saturday, March 14, 2009 - 10:39 pm
Ginger... Thank you so very much for all the time you spend reading the various sites. I so appreciate your Readers Digest/ Cliff Notes version of what is going on. Gosh I think after all of these years of watching Survivor I know of all the other sites, and I could go read the info myself... but there is a lot to weed through. I appreciate your weeding and bringing us the bottom line!!! And for what is left out, I am not going to look a gift horse in the mouth... I know where to go look... the sites have been posted many times... I just keep them in my bookmarks.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Monday, March 16, 2009 - 5:29 am
I like having the link because sometimes you find some really interesting stuff on the site that is not in the particular article that was posted. So when I have time, I like to post the article AND the link. That way people can read the article if that is all they have time for, but can also have the link to follow if they have more time.
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Reader234
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08-13-2000
| Monday, March 16, 2009 - 6:25 pm
THanks Ginger - I understand as I was spoiling for The Bachelor - I know I should - but some sites have actually given me points for adding links to other sites - I do give credit to the site - as you do - and I'm good with that! Plus, I think this is such a unique community that all anyone has to do is ask - and someone will help provide!!
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Alaginger
Member
07-11-2002
| Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 4:06 pm
Obviously not much to spoil or speculate this week since there is no Survivor on Thursday night. Next week is the recrap......so on Friday morning I'll set up another thread for that, I guess, just to keep us straight. Oh........one other thing about posting a link. The way I get the link is to cut and paste it. If I am bringing over the guts, I cut and paste it. I can only do one, cause I can't cut and paste two things at the same time. Anybody know how you do that?
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 4:39 pm
Where is the latest Blog? How did I miss it?
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 9:09 pm
TnT, you read it days ago. Alaginger, you should be using Preview Message, rather than Post Message. Go into your Profile and check the box to preview messages. Well, no wait, you should be able to do it anyway. You should have more than one tab or browser open. You just come here in the Posting block and paste the first one, and then go back to the other website and copy the second one and come paste it here. Maybe I am misunderstanding what you are asking. Or you have a setting you need to tweak.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 5:24 am
The old memory is the first thing to go, Juju!
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 9:17 am
Isn't there a show tonight? Is this the recap show?
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Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004
| Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 9:31 am
Recap show is next Wednesday.
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Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000
| Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 2:21 pm
No show this week at all.
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Alaginger
Member
07-11-2002
| Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 3:09 pm
JuJu ... you are absolutely right. The place I can't put two cut and pastes is into my email (DUH)! I got myself confused. If I want to put something into an email and also put a link to something, when I go back to get the second one my email disappears. That's what I was thinking about. I shouldn't have a problem here at TVCH with it.........thanks for jogging my memory banks!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 9:47 pm
Now, THAT is very weird, Ginger. I would almost think it has to be unique to that e-mail client. You might want to start a thread about that over in the computer help or technical thread, somewhere over there, lol. I would be interested to find the answer to that one without taking up space here.
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