Texasdeb | Friday, November 07, 2003 - 04:22 pm     Rupert's my all time fav survivor (& that's saying alot to fall above Colby). I just fear that Sandra may think it's time to make her move & grab Lil,Jon, & the 3 Morgans & gun for the 2 big guys & the strongest chick (Christa). Hope not, but remember when Trish was pushing a Rupert plank & Sandra agreed but insisted that it wasn't quite time - they still needed the big guy for Drake to go into the merge strong. I think Rupert still will have Burton & Crista in his corner at least for awhile. Lil & Jon are swings but those 3 Morgans will jump at the first chance to get Rupert & Burton out of there. |
Puzzled | Friday, November 07, 2003 - 05:10 pm     Andrew certainly was great with the weights, catfat, but he didn't seem that great at the other stuff. However, you're certainly right about Rupert figuring out that Lil was the key. Kmjm--I think you're right, but Rupert might have engineered Burton's leaving before he went to Morgan. I dunno. I'm puzzled. :D |
Azriel | Friday, November 07, 2003 - 05:42 pm     I don't think Rupert was trying to explain why he voted for Burton as much as he wanted to explain why there was a bad feeling about Burton in the tribe that led to his being voted off. Christa and Sandra voted for Burton and I think Rupert was trying to lay the groundwork to diffuse any anger that Burton had at Rupert's alliance members. He could have also told Burton that Sandra and Christa voted for him because they were in sympathy with Rupert and didn't want to see him be hurt anymore. It looks like it was a long conversation that went from night to day and we only saw a fraction of it, so it is hard to say. |
Moondance | Friday, November 07, 2003 - 05:49 pm     What Az said |
Puzzled | Friday, November 07, 2003 - 06:58 pm     Thanks, Az--that makes sense! |
Surfgirl | Friday, November 07, 2003 - 09:47 pm     I LOVE RUPERT!! I have a confession to make.. I'v never stopped loving Rupert .. but.. well.. I was getting a little discouraged, while the shouting at Jon was fun to watch.. it was hurtful to see Hagrid like Rupert go postal.. But thank god it seems he chilled and went back to lovable..works way better for him. I mean personally.. he could pop Jons head like a grape,I would still love the guy.. but would just hurt himself in the long run.. When Rupert took Burton aside, it really showed he is not as aggressive as every one says .instead of beating Burton down for making fun of him .. he talked it out and shared his feelings.. now to me thats Manly. As for why Rupert voted out Burton the first time.. might of been some strategy..(strongest player next to him..) but I really think part of it was a message to Burton.."You wanna throw a competition ..well watch what you wish for... " and he might of been at Morgan for that vote but he had it all set up with Drake before he left. I really wanted to see them get rid of Jon this week.. Think Rupert really liked Andrew.. But Rupert did the smart thing.. stick with his tribe despite merge. |
Cinder | Friday, November 07, 2003 - 09:50 pm     Technically, Rupert did not vote out Burton. Rupert was with the Morgans. But it was Rupert's idea. |
Enigma2 | Saturday, November 08, 2003 - 12:44 am     Starshine40: I was just reading your analysis of Rupert's abilities to effectively manipulate people. Impressive. Rupert seems to be hiding a much more complex person under his 'simple' exterior. (Maybe the 'big lie' is that Rupert actually has a Phd in psychology...) |
Starshine40 | Saturday, November 08, 2003 - 07:10 am     Just to clarify... I didn't write the article above about Rupert which I posted. I found a listing on Survivor Fever (which led to I think it was on Reality News). The article was titled: Survivor: Pearl Islands – In Defense of Rupert by Bruce Barker -- 11/05/2003 |
Teachmichigan | Saturday, November 08, 2003 - 12:19 pm     Puzzled and Catfat...On the yahoo insider clips, it shows what Rupert said when voting. He had offered Andrew a deal after the feast (which Andrew rejected). Rupe said it could have been your 3 and my 3 and we would have made it ... but then Rupe says, when you come to me 2 minutes before Tribal Council, that doesn't give me enough time, man. Sorry ...I have to do this. Soooo..It looks like Rupert was more than willing to align w/ Andrew after visiting Morgan, but Andrew was looking for something better. Another thread has specutlated that Andrew didn't take the offer because it didn't include everyone on Morgan. Guess he shoulda' been nice to Lil.... |
Puzzled | Saturday, November 08, 2003 - 01:23 pm     Thanks, Teach. So, basically Lil and Andrew got the same offer and Lil took it and still is there. |
Pamy | Saturday, November 08, 2003 - 01:28 pm     I wonder why they didnt show that on the show. It is such a juicy piece of news. |
Texasdeb | Saturday, November 08, 2003 - 01:44 pm     Enigma2 - it sure seems like "the big lie might be that Rupert has his phd in psychology". It sure seems that he has the likable ability to mess with peoples heads to get them to think his way. Hey, maybe he's the Lawyer instead of Andrew hehehe. Whatever he's doing I hope it keeps working because I just LOVE watching this guy every Thurs. |
Jami | Monday, November 10, 2003 - 09:13 am     I was just over at the spoiler board (don't worry I am not going to say anything "spoily"). While looking at some pictures something hit me. Although I love Rupert's personality, and that is a draw, I realized that there is something else that I am so enjoying about him in this Survivor. The other castaways may be surviving but Rupert is thriving. He looks stong and healthy, happy and secure. He was made for this game! |
Tntitanfan | Tuesday, November 11, 2003 - 06:07 am     All the teasers about "getting Rupert" out better just be done to pique our interest! If not, I am going to be checking out CheapTickets for a way down there to kick some petty, whiny people in thier heads!! |
Tntitanfan | Tuesday, November 11, 2003 - 06:08 am     All the teasers about "getting Rupert" out better just be done to pique our interest! If not, I am going to be checking out CheapTickets for a way down there to kick some petty, whiny people in their heads!! |
Pamy | Tuesday, November 11, 2003 - 12:44 pm     ROTF TNT!!!!! |
Niceguy | Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 05:40 pm     He's invincible...damn!!! |
Niceguy | Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 05:41 pm     I have to wonder what Rich Hatch is thinking if he's following the show. Rupert wins gracefully. Not in your face. |
Texasdeb | Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 06:02 pm     Rupert all the way! My gosh, what more do we need to see! |
Fruitbat | Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 06:05 pm     This is the most compelling castaway yet. I adore this man. |
Seamonkey | Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 06:16 pm     TNT, can I come along?? we can bring Bat and Pamy and Dopey too (and pretty much anyone else who wants to join us) |
Landi | Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 07:04 pm     richard can't be following the game, because he is busy playing #8!, which makes you wonder... if rupert and sandra went as representatives of survivor #7, that it was one of them who won. |
Lauram | Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 07:06 pm     Landi: I don't follow. Why must it be one of them who won?? |
Landi | Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 10:13 pm     well... richard, tina, ethan, jenna, all went to survivor all stars. only vecepia and brian didn't. vecepia already has stated she never would do it again. brian.. i don't know. kinda interesting that all the winners showed up. don'tcha think? so that's my thinking |