HeleN sinneD... the Backwards Theory...(til Tapewatcher posts)
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Car54

Friday, April 19, 2002 - 03:49 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Until Tapewatcher posts his theory, thought this might be fun:

Posted by NelehWillWin at the SS Speculation board:
Why Neleh Will Win - A Tapewatcher-esque Analysis of Ep. 1
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On Day 1 in Ep. 1 of S-1, Rich was sitting in his tree, and told the camera that he could tell he was going to win the million right then, because he was the only one who understood the nature of the game, and he was right. In S-2, a careful review (by Tapewatcher) of the first episode showed that 15 survivors got solo interviews, and the same 15 survivors got solo "action" shots (working to set up the camp, and the like). The only survivor not shown as primary focus in the first
episode was... Tina. In the first episode of S-3, Tapewatcher showed that almost every shot of the sun over Boran was done with a filter that created a six-pointed starburst (the Star of David), and there were numerous shots where Ethan (the contestant clearly identified as being Jewish) was super-imposed on cross-like objects or in a position that suggested that he was being crucified, ala "Cool Hand Luke".

Now in S-4:


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Posted by Keebler @surviiivor.com on 3/1

Now everyone knows that Neleh got her name from the backwards spelling of her grandmother's name, Helen. It seems as if this has been played on by EPM and might just hint that Neleh wins. I noticed two things that really stand out.

1. CBS Website- This is really odd...if you look at the select a profile part of the front page of the CBS Marquesas website (it's the part where you just move the cursor over the survivor's name and their picture comes up). Well, Neleh's picture when you move the cursor over her name is switched from the full picture that comes up when you actually click on her name and it takes you to the profile page. She faces right when you move your cursor over her name and left in the real pic, and to top it all off, she's the only one of the 16 on the website with their picture reversed.

2. Episode 1- The symbolism that came from Thursday's episode was the first shot of Rotu's flag on their beach. It was shown from behind to make it read Rotu backwards.

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Neleh is the first person shown in the credits. So, if she is the last person standing in the game, then her position in the credits would be the opposite of that.
The first shot we see of the survivor's in the hold of the ship features Neleh downstage right (a theatrically dominant position), with Gabe and Tammy, though her face is largely obscured by a floppy hat.
In the first shot of Rotu in the raft, Neleh is again in the front-right of the raft, though later she moves to the middle.
The first shot of Rotu's flag from the back, making "Rotu" appear backwards.
When they arrive, Neleh hugs Paschal before reaching the shore. Neleh beaches the raft by herself, which suggests she was the last to reach the shore. Neleh hugs Kathy once they reach shore. When they open the crate, it is Neleh who finds and holds up the magnifying glass (which represents fire, which represents life). EVERY time they cut back to Rotu in the first episode, either from a commercial or from a Maraamu segment, Neleh is the FIRST person shown.
There is evidence in the episode of a definite relationship between Neleh, Gabe, and Tammy. We have since seen the beginning of a Roger - Elizabeth type bond forming between Paschal and Neleh.
Given Mark Burnett's habit of editing the first episode to "feature" the winner, Neleh seems like the obvious choice to me.

Backwards Neleh discussion

Ok talk amongst yourselves: :)

Awareinva

Friday, April 19, 2002 - 08:24 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hmmmm..... interesting. Thanks for posting it Car. We have seen a lot of reversal (mole jumping) on Neleh during the editing- this person could be onto something. And her name backwards is Helen Sinned!!! That is way too funny.

And you know this could be the tapewatcher person in another form- I have always thought Tapewatcher was a Mark B. plant on the boards to stir up interest at the halfway point. But she has been right so much that another Tapewatcher analysis would give too much away. I have thought that this time an "alternative" Tapewatcher would show up.

I think I'll change Tammy to Neleh on my Surviiival team this week.

Seamonkey

Friday, April 19, 2002 - 08:59 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Didn't they also show the Maraamu flag with the letters backwards, AFTER Neleh was on Maraamu??

Verrry interesting, Car!