Romance on S4--thoughts, feelings, observations?
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Lancecrossfire

Saturday, March 02, 2002 - 03:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ok, three seems to be the possibility of romance this time around. I’d like to hear from folks about there thoughts on this. Will it hurt them? Will it help their chances? Why this time and not the other Survivor shows? Any other thoughts about the subject of romance on the show?

For me, I think that S2 and S3 where in locations that stressed the players a bit more than in S1 or this one. They have a good supply of water, can easily find food, can at least wash off in the ocean. I think you could put Sarah or Hunter or any of the rest in Africa, and the romance would be less likely to happen during the game. Now after they had been voted off—that is another matter!

I think that over all it would hurt the people. They could withdraw more, they will be strong as a couple, and anyone worried about strong alliances might take that into consideration during voting. I also think some would see it as a simple distraction to the game. There is room for envy. (although I see this as less likely, and if happening, less likely to be brought up).

I think the entertainment value of the show is increased though, and that is important to the success of the show. If everyone stops watching, it doesn’t matter how good of a game it is—we wouldn’t see another. So from our stand point, I think it becomes a plus in getting better ratings. It’s certainly an additional aspect to analyze and root for/against that hasn’t been present yet.

Sallycat

Saturday, March 02, 2002 - 04:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Even though we must pretend we don't know the camera crew is hovering...the folks there must be aware of them. So that, and the fact that romance would distract them from the GAME seem good reasons to think we won't see them swept away on the wings of love.

Sunshinemiss

Sunday, March 03, 2002 - 04:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
IMO, MB encourages the romance/possible sex aspect of it for ratings purposes. Game/strategy-wise it probably isn't the best move though.

Presence of the cameras most likely won't inhibit
any activity for several reasons. They have both sneaky night vision cameras and long distance lenses, plus the fact that most of the people on these type of shows are going for face time anyway and camera time is considered a GOOD thing.

We shall see! Is it Thursday yet?

Squaredsc

Sunday, March 03, 2002 - 04:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
remember on survivor 1 and the so-called romance between colleen and greg(i think that's his name)? well after the fact they said it was supposed to look like they had something going but didn't and i don't think it hurt their chances in the game, it just broke up the monotany. as far as romance on this one, it would give them something fun to do and something fun for us to watch.

Twiggyish

Sunday, March 03, 2002 - 04:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
If one of them is considered a hooch, the othe women may dislike her. This would be true, if this woman didn't pull her weight in duties and if she tried to skate along with her "looks".

Sunshinemiss

Sunday, March 03, 2002 - 04:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hmm Twigs methinks you might have someone in particular in mind for the above comment? (lol)