Hmm.. Interesting Survivor Speculation Theory

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Sunshinemiss

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 12:10 am Click here to edit this post
This WebTV'er was able to get to the original after a bit of maneuvering around, I had to click on Page 2, then back to Page 1, and up it popped!

Having WebTV has improved my improvisation skills, like it or not.

Of course, with angels like Judy it is not as necessary as it used to be!

Sunshinemiss

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 12:16 am Click here to edit this post
That being said, to address the theory itself, I love this type of stuff, if only for the entertainment value. Like the Enquirer at the checkout stand, I can't resist it. And yes, I will be looking for quasi-symbolic placement of the "Star", camera trick or not. I would NOT put it past MB. And if it wasn't intentional, wouldn't MB get a major kick/ego-trip out of it all!

I also agree that the analyzer needs more of a life, and maybe an analyst of his/her own!

Judy

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 05:12 am Click here to edit this post
So glad ya got to read it all TK...I enjoy reading that kind of stuff too. But it is WAY over the top.
For those of you unaware the writer of this thesis/essay is the same guy who around the 7th episode of S2 did the same kind of analysis of the first episode of S2. That finished work was entitled "The dog that did not bark" and it concluded that the lack of footage of Tina meant that she was the winner. His being right about that has of course given this analysis more weight.
Thanks Urgrace & Sunshinemiss for the kind words:) But if you must know I am much closer to a stubborn than an !
When I am sitting here seeing something online and someone else can't for some reason it irks me!

Tksoard

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 06:45 am Click here to edit this post
Hey Grace!! You've got mail!! If anyone else that has WebTV and wants me to send it to them, just let me know. I'd be happy to send it. Just let me know by Fri. I will probably clean it out then.

Urgrace

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 06:28 pm Click here to edit this post
Again thanks Judy and Tk for the copy of TW's work. Sunshinemiss, I tried that too, going into page 2 and back, but I got the message that webtv couldn't view it. I sometimes believe that, or sometimes I go back and try it again and it works, so am guessing that there are times when the site is too busy or webtv is too busy!

It took me 45 minutes to go through all of it, since I enjoyed looking at the pics too! LOL

After reading his critique, I'm guessing that TW may do 'tape watching' as a hobby or maybe even his work. We all spend extra time at a hobby that someone else might see as 'too much time' at something that we wouldn't spend any time on at all.

Tntitanfan

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 08:44 pm Click here to edit this post
tksoard - send it on! I am hoping we can get together for lunch after the first of the year!

Tksoard

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 08:49 pm Click here to edit this post
Hi TTF!! Long time no hear from!! You want the "story"? It takes about a half hour to do, so I'll get to it by morning. Is that OK?

Tksoard

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 08:52 pm Click here to edit this post
I'll go ahead and do it now. Kilborn is on at 11:30 with Kevin and Drew on so I will be done by then. I hope you have room in you mail box!! I'll come back here and let you know when it's done. OK?

Tksoard

Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 09:11 pm Click here to edit this post
Well TTF. I had your address in my book under Patsy, and it was so far down and so I put an A in front to put you at the top of my mail list. I guess it takes the WEBTV masters a while to figure out what to do with it, cause it says my address book is empty. It happened last night with Urgrace too. As soon as they give me back my address book. I'll continue. I got 33 and 32 done before it emptied out, so don't read them yet. Be back later!!

Urgrace

Thursday, December 13, 2001 - 12:03 am Click here to edit this post
Tk, it sounds like you are having way too much trouble with your webtv. Try calling the help line or emailing them and see if you have some glitch they can straighten out. It doesn't take long and it's easy. I had a problem with mine about a month ago, the phone line got hit with lightning out of the blue, and I couldn't even get on! I phoned them and viola! they just reset it. No more problems! Good Luck!

Judy

Thursday, December 13, 2001 - 05:03 am Click here to edit this post
I can also forward the chunks (or the whole thing in one email) to anyone who wants it:)
Just let me know here- or drop me an email my addy is in my profile.

Judy

Saturday, December 15, 2001 - 03:05 pm Click here to edit this post
From Brandon's Chat"

Quote:

Grooves: What do you think of Ethan and his hair?
Survivor_Brandon: Jesus has risen and he walks among us and he plays Survivor.




I wonder if Brandon came up with this on his own or if he read Tapewatchers Analysis???!!

Micknrc

Friday, January 11, 2002 - 05:27 am Click here to edit this post
Tapewatcher has picked the winner at a fairly early stage twice now....

I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for his/her posts come S4!

Judy

Friday, January 11, 2002 - 05:27 am Click here to edit this post
Congrats to Tape Watcher!
He called it:)
Did anyone else notice the shot of Ethan when he and Mamakim got back to the boma after Lex was voted out?
The star was reflected off his glasses.
I think I will take a cap of that and post it in Tapewatchers thread over at the Mess Hall Board.

Mindyrama

Friday, January 11, 2002 - 06:31 am Click here to edit this post
Judy, I caught that and was totally freaking out! I was wondering if it was digitally added.

At one point yesterday two things popped into my head, first thing being that in an interview with Tom, he talked about how he named his cattle after his fellow castaways, he said "that one's Frank, that one's Theresa, and that one over there with the 'Big Horns' is Ethan. And in Brandon's interview when they asked him what he thought of Ethan is said "Jesus is back and he plays Survivor". I'm wondering now if these were hints.

Awareinva

Friday, January 11, 2002 - 06:52 am Click here to edit this post
It is being speculated over on the Mess Board that Tapewatcher is actually a Mark Burnett plant. He posts his theory at the point where interest in the show begins to wane, and gets people all involved in watching to prove or disprove the theory. Don't know about that, but if this guy posts during S4 everyone will be listening.

Of course, lots of you all predicted an Ethan win without the hours of tape analysis. I think the star probably was a clue by Mark B- I think the religious overtones and a lot of the symbolism was just speculation by TapeWatcher. Although many will say his getting the winner was luck, I believe this person is good at seeing clues and I will definitely be listening next time!! :)

Mindyrama

Friday, January 11, 2002 - 07:06 am Click here to edit this post
No kidding, I found his theory fascinating (albeit- a bit over the top). I hope he/she does write up a theory for S4, I'd love to read it.

Urgrace

Friday, January 11, 2002 - 07:39 am Click here to edit this post
Hey JUDY! Post a cap right here for us! Please!!!!!

Kep421

Friday, January 11, 2002 - 08:41 am Click here to edit this post
I agree, either he works for Mark Burnett or Miss Cleo...that person is good!!!

Twiggyish

Friday, January 11, 2002 - 08:44 am Click here to edit this post
I agree Judy. I went back and reread the whole thing from TW. In many ways, it makes sense.
On a side note, I have several graphic editors and there are filters or plugins which will easily add that sun or star effect. This effect I am sure can be translated to film.

Car54

Friday, January 11, 2002 - 09:31 am Click here to edit this post
Evidently there was another thread in S2 where his theory was something about a dog that doesn't bark???? I have tried to find it over at the Mess site, but the EZ board search function is turned off.

Micknrc

Friday, January 11, 2002 - 09:39 am Click here to edit this post
Car,

He predicted Tina very early on due to her almost complete lack of facetime in the first episode of S2 [and promos(?)i think]

So tapewatcher is either very perceptive, has good instinct for the innerworkings of EPMB's editing tricks, is clairvoyant, is an EPMB plant OR (and I doubt it) is EPMB himself gloating at his own cleverness from a doubly removed stance (oh how post-modern!).

Car54

Friday, January 11, 2002 - 09:46 am Click here to edit this post
For those of you who are suffering some Survivor withdrawal, here is another LONG thread with some very interesting theories about all three Survivors- "The Fox, The Bear, The Goat, and The Bunny"- a lot of it makes sense..... maybe this will keep you going for a few days!

Fox Bear Goat Bunny

Judy

Friday, January 11, 2002 - 01:59 pm Click here to edit this post
I can't post the pic in here- but I can give you a link to it:)

Star on Ethan's Glasses

Twiggyish

Friday, January 11, 2002 - 05:04 pm Click here to edit this post
One last theory from the final episode.. if we believe TW. What was that ceremony suppose to signify? If you look at it closer.. First they were cleansed of wrong doing. Second, they were annointed. Third, were free or resurrected, as in a rebirth or a new body (when they were dancing).. hmmmmmmm that does sound familiar.
I will research this further, but that is how it could be applied to TW's theory.

Car54

Sunday, January 13, 2002 - 12:17 pm Click here to edit this post
Tapewatcher has updated his post to include analysis of the finale. Lots of amazing vidcaps.

The full post has been moved to the Monster Island from the Mess Site.

Twiggy, he kind of answers your question.

Tapewatcher Theory

Twiggyish

Sunday, January 13, 2002 - 01:04 pm Click here to edit this post
You're right Car! I loved the Pieta reference, too. If this was MB's intent, it was brilliant. (IMHO)

Weinermr

Sunday, January 13, 2002 - 02:18 pm Click here to edit this post
OK, here's a silly question. Was Tapewatcher a contestant at the Deadpool? Do we know? If so, how did he/she finish?