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Abbynormal

Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 11:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I watched it twice tonight and I'm just not feeling the excitement like I usually do. What is wrong with me? I love this show. Maybe I have reality show burn-out, I dunno. Just wondering if I'm the only one.

Lancecrossfire

Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 11:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Abby, maybe it will just take a couple shows to get into it. Last time, a number of people experienced that situation.:)

Hang in there. See how you feel after the 3rd show where Jeff has to break up a fight situation.

Abbynormal

Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 11:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
You know what Lance, just a post from you is giving me hope! May sound sappy, but you always know just what to say. Your a good egg! egg

Riviere

Friday, September 20, 2002 - 12:12 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I was a huge S1 fan and my excitement dropped off a bit watching S2, I never saw one episode of S3 or S4, so decided to give S5 a try after all this time. Like the twist of the oldest two choosing their teams, and already like the 'older' team best, nicknamed "Chewing Gum" tribe versus the younger "Bubble Gum" tribe. By the teasers I'm sorry Shi seems to be on the wrong team, she'd probably get along better with folks who act more mature than Robb. I'm sure S5 will hold onto my interest with BB3 ending, but I probably needed those last 2 Survivor shows' time off or I'd feel burned out. It might be seeing some older folks playing and a nice location, too. Can't say I'm bubbling over with excitement but I'm glad to be watching again. It will stay on my sked for the duration along with my fave game Amazing Race!!!
:)

Lancecrossfire

Friday, September 20, 2002 - 12:13 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I sure hope it works out that way for you Abby. It's going to warm up a bit on the show, and I think we will see some good stuff--New competitions, and an immunity idol that looks really sharp! None of this beaded toilet bowl lid!

These people came to play--if some of them could focus their energy, it would be crazy!

Tobor7

Friday, September 20, 2002 - 03:24 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Well.....

1st-- The opening was certainly not as exciting as the others. It didn't feel like an OPEN to me.
No energy. A let down.

2nd-- The promo hype made me think they were going to make it guys against the girls and then mix it up later. BUT NO. A LET DOWN. They do it high-school style where you feel sorry for the people picked last. Another let down.

So they were off to a bad start I thought.

The first comp was hard enough. I knew that puzzle would be a problem. I have one of those. I keep it on my coffee table. Takes most people a while to figure it out.

BUT hang in there-- listen to Lance. You'll get into it like all the others.

But make sure you catch BOOMTOWN when it starts.

Car54

Friday, September 20, 2002 - 04:30 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hey, just in case you want to give it another go, the premiere is being re-shown Saturday night!

Fruitbat

Friday, September 20, 2002 - 04:34 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Abby, that is normal.

It always takes me awhile to warm to the players. It is hard to get too excited until we know who we like and have a team or someone to root for.

Twiggyish

Friday, September 20, 2002 - 05:38 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Cool Car, because I missed it. (I'll tune in on Sat)

It takes me a while to get into it, too.

Car54

Friday, September 20, 2002 - 06:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
No Twiggy! I was wondering where you were! It is good, you will like it. Thailand is beautiful!

Webkitty

Friday, September 20, 2002 - 07:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I got into it right away

I loved the first Survivor. The Outback disapointed me (except for Colby) (I was looking for the lush scenery)
Africa I could barely watch. Marquasis was fun because of everyone here at tvch, but THIS one I have a good feeling about.

I like the location and the Survivors seem interesting.
I think Jake is going to be a favorite of mine.

Bring it on, I'm ready!

Hippyt

Friday, September 20, 2002 - 07:56 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I loved it too!! I like the scenery,and the 'props',tribal council,and such.
I think the cast has a lot of potential.And,I really liked how they picked the tribes. Kind of sets Jake and Jan up as the head of the tribes right off,interesting.
It'll grow on you Abby!!

Grooch

Friday, September 20, 2002 - 08:05 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I loved it!!!! I enjoyed it so much. And I think Thailand is soooo beautiful. I love how Mark B. takes culture into account on these shows and I loved the part about how the older people are revered. I am sure this will affect something later on in the season.

I wonder what tribe is actually better. The one with easy shelter, but that you have to canoe a mile away to get water? Or the one wher the water is 100 yards away, but that you have to build the shelter. I think for long term thinking, I would pick the one with the closer water.

Plus, I find these people so refreshing after the picks from BB3. :)

I love Shii Dragon!!!!

Mssilhouette

Friday, September 20, 2002 - 09:18 am EditMoveDeleteIP
LOL Grooch its Shi-Devil :) LMAO

Babyruth

Friday, September 20, 2002 - 09:19 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I LOVE the Thailand setting, and the emphasis on respecting the elders and having them choose up sides. I also love how the teams have initially split up--experience versus youth. No doubt they will be allowed to bond a few weeks, then scrambled up into new teams, anyway.

I think the team with shelter ought to be devising a rain collection system using sluices made from split bamboo and containers made from vines and those large waterproof leaves. No need to paddle a mile to a tank! Lemme on that show!

Cricket

Friday, September 20, 2002 - 09:46 am EditMoveDeleteIP
This will be the first time I'm on a message board for Survivor. I think that will make it more interesting.

Thailand is beautiful so it makes it easy to watch. I agree with others that the opening was so/so. I couldn't believe Jake picking all the young people (with muscles.) Didn't he see what they did to Hunter last year? What was he thinking?

Interesting that Survivor let the oldest players pick two teams. Maybe they got some feedback on that last year. Too many young ones and they don't seem to be able to work together at first.

Awareinva

Friday, September 20, 2002 - 09:50 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Cricket, welcome aboard!

Your only problem will be that you will have so much fun here it will be hard to leave!!!

Grooch

Friday, September 20, 2002 - 10:12 am EditMoveDeleteIP
LOL! MsS. Where did I come up with that? Back to bed for me.

Mygetaway

Friday, September 20, 2002 - 11:02 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I liked it. I think it is beautiful, and the new tribal council and props are awesome.

The thing I wondered about was they didn't show anyone with a fire, but the one team had crabs that definitely need to be cooked. The whole thing seemed a little bit rushed this time. Like tribal council happened on the second night instead of the third. If this is on another thread somewhere.. sorry. I'm still trying to keep up with the end of Bb and keep my sanity too..LOL

Realfan

Friday, September 20, 2002 - 11:26 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Grooch, I think I'd go for the cave one, if I had a choice. I don't know why...Maybe because trekking to get water gives them something to do. LOL!!

But Babyruth, you have an excellent idea! This is monsoon season; there's fresh water falling from the sky every other day! They should be able to capture it. I hope someone thinks of that.

Gorgeous scenery. Could you believe those fancy boats the tribes first arrived in? Were they awesome, or what?

Wiseolowl

Saturday, September 21, 2002 - 05:44 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Abby I felt the same about this year's BB3 . First show to me it looked like a pretty dull - personality point of view - group. And of course that changed as time went on ..bring on the game!!

Bmh

Saturday, September 21, 2002 - 02:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I was really into S2

Hated Survivor 3..it was worst season to date hands down

Loved Survivor 4

And as far as the first episode goes it was a good one..I enjoyed it very much..I like the teams...I like the theme of old vs. young..and there seem to be alot of interesting yet annoying personalties such as:Ghandia,Helen,Robb,Shii Ann etc.

Here's to a good season starter!! :)

Knightpatti

Sunday, September 22, 2002 - 07:50 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Loved it and watched it both nights! Interesting people and I know that we will grow to love them. (I never did gain any respect for the BB people, so looking forward to Survivor!) Lance, did you check out the knife in the puzzle game? I have never seen one like that. Have you?

Lycanthrope

Monday, September 23, 2002 - 06:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I was into it. The scenery was the best of any season yet. And the added bonus of their being snakes on this island makes it even cooler. And just on the first show we already have conflict. And unlike the Rob-fadah from S4, this Robb isn't dealing behind the scenes...this dude is in-your-face.

I agree that S3 was the least compelling, but it had it's moments. S1 will always be my fave.

Sassylady

Tuesday, September 24, 2002 - 04:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I was all hyped up and then the guy who lives in my small town was the first one off :( Oh well, I will give it another try as I am already having BB withdrawal...wait..Buffy starts tonight :)