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Joan

Wednesday, February 06, 2002 - 04:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Here are my way premature, totally uninformed predictions about each cast memeber based solely on their photographs and bios on the Survivor 4 site.

Gabriel—What is an alternative community? This is way stereotypical but that one word coupled with all of his extracurricular interests makes me wonder if he is this season’s token gay male. He seems very well cultured and traveled for such a young guy. I am guessing he will do well as his background would hopefully have made him very adaptable and personable.

John—This guy is another one with some odd extracurricular interests! Liturgical clowning? If he is not very evangelical, and Lutherans generally are not, he should be ok. He seems to have a lot of experience working with people but I am wondering if he is going to be the kind to expect a certain amount of respect. In all of the endeavors he has listed, I would think he was looked up to and appreciated by those patients and impoverished people he was helping. My preliminary concern would be how he reacts when he is not in a position to help and/or receive gratitude.

Kathy—Wow, she looks younger than 47! I am not giving her good odds though. Her interests indicate she is something of a feminine artsy type despite her biking tour. She lists some physical things as “hobbies” but I don’t take that as any indication of her strength.

Neleh—I am going to guess she is a Mormon since she is from Utah, does not drink, has 7 siblings and listed “Scriptures” as her luxury item as opposed to just saying “The Bible.” Her interests and background are very close to John’s but there could be conflict if the two of them get into theology. She didn’t go to BYU though and doesn’t list any church activities so I am guessing she is less vocal than he might be. If he were younger, or she were older, I might think the producers were looking for sparks. I think she will be an Elisabeth and will do well.

Paschal—He doesn’t seem to have very varied interests, his smile looks a bit forced and he is bringing a US flag as his luxury item which makes me wonder if he could be this season’s stuffy guy ala Frank or Rudy. I predict he will go fairly early.

Robert—The voodoo doll may not go over well with the three religious people in his tribe unless it is just a joke. He looks kind of boring except for that though. I think he’ll stay around at least until the tribal competitions are over though because he is big.

Tammy—This seems to be the medical/legal tribe! She looks like she will be a physically strong competitor which should get her at least halfway. The rest will depend on how personable she is. I am guessing she can be pushy and/or bossy.

Zoe—She looks older than 35 in that pic but so so familiar for some reason. If she can use her fishing experience on the island, she could make herself quite valuable but, as we learned with Frank and the bow, not everything translates from RL into Survivor so well. I am not giving her very good odds otherwise. She’s from a small town and has worked with family her whole life. This makes me wonder how good she will be with her tribe mates.

Gina—Her wilderness experience may come in handy on the island making her another valuable person to have around. I am also curious as to what is in the adventure bag. She seems to be a good mix between girly girl and tomboy. I give her decent odds. She may be this season’s Theresa or even Little Kim.

Hunter—This guy looks waaay over 33. Did they purposely look for a FedEx employee to get that Castaway theme going or what? They’ll keep him around for his strength and I think he will probably do well on his own too. I see him as the leader.

Patricia—Seems cosmotologists are becoming as popular as bartenders on this show! I see her as a friendly country-type but don’t see her lasting very long as she looks a bit heavy. She will probably be the first one gone from Maraamu.

Peter—He looks to be what some people would call a “pesco vegetarian.” Lucky for him they are at sea. Even though pescos always rub me the wrong way, I think this guy will be really nice and friendly as well as athletic. I think he will go far.

Rob—This guy looks like your stereotypical frat boy. He doesn’t strike me as caring much about things other than sports and drinking, especially with the “doesn’t care” comment under favourite authors. I am guessing they’ll keep him for strength but that he’ll get on peoples’ nerves eventually, especially if he is coarse. That football will probably come in handy though.

Sarah—She might get along ok with Rob. I was having Kelly flashbacks with all the cheerleader, sorority stuff. She doesn’t look like your typical sorority girl though since she is into photography and traveling. She will probably do well.

Sean—Did everyone this season participate in some sort of drama club? I am pegging him as a deeply spiritual person with strong loyalties. I am also guessing he will be somewhat outspoken which could be a problem.

Vecepia—Again, this girl doesn’t look her age! She watches Boston Public and Survivor so she gets a check in my book right there. She lists Christian music as one of her favourites and she writes poetry so I predict she and Sean might get along. She will probably be pretty confident and physically strong although I am guessing also a bit emotional.

My picks for first off each team: Patricia for Maraamu and Kathy for Rotu. I also think Paschal and Zoe on that team may be vulnerable. The other team is harder to gauge because most of them are younger than the Rotu people.

My picks for the final four: Gabriel, Peter, Hunter, Neleh

My pick for winner: Nelah (watch her get sick and go on the first episode)

Kizz

Wednesday, February 06, 2002 - 04:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Joan I do enjoy your breakdowns...

I did see on one of the promos, it looked as if one of the girls was giving Paschal something and he gave a hug and kiss...maybe he will be like Rodger!!

And Gabriel, he'll be a cute displaced hippie-dippy flaky dude? Maybe?

Kitty

Wednesday, February 06, 2002 - 09:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
My pick for the final four: Robert, Neleh, John, Kathy

My pick for winner: Kathy