Kaili | Friday, August 29, 2003 - 09:20 am     Born in Detroit, Rupert Boneham moved with his parents at a young age to Indiana where he eventually attended Haworth High School in Kokomo. He then moved to Texas to study nursing at Cisco Junior College and San Angelo University. Boneham currently resides in Indianapolis, where he works as a vocational and clinical mentor for troubled teens. He previously worked as a gravedigger and a bartender. His hobbies include scuba diving, camping and coin collecting. His favorite sport is racquetball. He describes himself as strong, smart and brave. He is most proud of becoming independent/self-employed and being able to care for his family while not having to live the "Nine-To-Five" world. He believes his competitive advantages on SURVIVOR: PEARL ISLANDS are his ability to be a team player, hunter and gatherer, camper and all-around survivor. Boneham is married to his wife, Laura, and they have one four-year-old daughter, Raya. His birth date is January 27, 1964. Colors: Red Scents: Vanilla Flowers: Rose Board Games: Monopoly Video Games: Pac-Man Sports to Play: Racquetball Sports Teams: No favorite Outdoor Activities: Fishing TV Shows: The Simpsons Movies: Braveheart Actors: Mel Gibson Actresses: Goldie Hawn Music: Classic Rock Magazines: Playboy Books/Authors: Books about reptiles Cereals: Life, Frosted Mini-Wheats Fruits: Apple, orange Snack Foods: Ruffles, plain potato chips Cookies: Oatmeal Raisin Candy Bars: Hershey's Alcoholic Drinks: Bailey's Irish cream & coffee Non-Alcoholic: 2% cow milk |
Kaili | Friday, August 29, 2003 - 09:48 am     I just don't know what to think about him, but I think I'm leaning more toward Squardsc's opinion- he's a little scary |
Awareinva | Friday, August 29, 2003 - 09:54 am     I like him because he's not young and perfect!!! He stands out anyway!! The TV guide reporter said Rupert was one of his favorties.... called him a giant with a soft heart.  |
Pannie | Friday, August 29, 2003 - 10:19 pm     I hope that spec is right: Rupert Bonham is bon ami. I've known some big guys that were very gentle bears. He already looks like a pirate. I can envision the parrot on his shoulder.  |
Kady | Friday, August 29, 2003 - 10:47 pm     He was brave enough to list Playboy as his favorite magazine. He works with troubled teens...kudos for that. He will be a big Teddy Bear. Cool name for his daughter...Raya. Also, likes Baily's in his coffee. Yummy.  |
Squaredsc | Saturday, August 30, 2003 - 08:05 am     by his voice he seems very gentle. but as a child i had a terrible scare from a man with that heavy beard and and huge afro. it has scarred me for life. i don't think the movie version of hagrid scared me because i read about him and his description before every seeing the movie. but i may grow to like him. |
Pamy | Saturday, August 30, 2003 - 02:52 pm     I have a feeling he will turn out to be like Shrek! |
Whoami | Saturday, August 30, 2003 - 03:33 pm     You know, if he starts off this hairy, what's he gonna look like after 39 days (or how ever long he lasts)? |
Catfat | Sunday, August 31, 2003 - 10:37 am     I already LOVE this guy. He is right up there with Ted from Survivor ?, that great big football player. And he likes "Braveheart", one of my favourite films. He's the winner. |
Lancecrossfire | Sunday, August 31, 2003 - 10:41 am     I'll be rooting for him! A job that gives back to so many others, and his favorites are excellent. He mentioned specifically cow's milk for his non-alcoholic beverage--it's clear he drinks milk from other animals. Many people like goat's milk. And you can't go wrong with classic rock and ruffles! |
Hereiam | Sunday, August 31, 2003 - 01:17 pm     I think just by the bio he stands a pretty good chance. He has medical training which is always a plus along with outdoor experience. Since he works with troubled teens he should be able to deal with the variety of different personalities that seem to show up in survivor. I look for him to take a quiet, behind the scenes leadership role. |
Ketchuplover | Sunday, August 31, 2003 - 05:05 pm     He likes Braveheart yahoooooooooooooo |
Catfat | Monday, September 01, 2003 - 10:56 pm     I like the part about him being a nurse, a gravedigger, a scuba diver, and a hunter and gatherer. He will be an asset to the team because he can help out with all phases of the game. What a man! |
Kaili | Tuesday, September 02, 2003 - 06:06 am     Gravedigging is part of the show!? I'm sticking with my original opinion in the thread about the contestants being announced- I like him and I like his job. I don't know if saying cow's milk necessarily means anything though...could just be a joke, being funny. If I liked milky stuff enough to list it as a favorite, I would have to specify soy milk because I don't drink cow's milk (or other animal milk). And I don't even sit and have a glass of that because it reminds me too much of the real thing- yech! Anyway, back to Rupert- he has a cool name (I wonder if they will call him Rupert, or Ru, or Bert or anything like that) and he seems like a pretty laid back simple guy. |
Bbfanatic | Tuesday, September 02, 2003 - 10:36 am     i like Rupert. he reminds me of a caveman. I hope he is nice & funny, too. |
Jkm | Tuesday, September 02, 2003 - 05:58 pm     I have relatives that went to the same high school -- have to see if he's too old for any of them to remember..... |
Catfat | Thursday, September 04, 2003 - 04:35 pm     He reminds me of my husband, only not as fierce. I'm going to root for Rupert. |
Tabbyking | Monday, September 08, 2003 - 09:51 pm     i think under that big bushy hair there is a teddy bear. |
Knightpatti | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 05:23 pm     He likes Braveheart! Yeah! I think he may be my favorite. Plus I am originally from Indiana, although I am from Southern Indiana and It is an entirely different world than Northern Indiana. Go Rupert! |
Talon | Saturday, September 13, 2003 - 12:30 pm     I am rooting for him too, my first thought when I saw his picture was of "Hacksaw Jim Dugan" from wrestling fame. My hubby would be proud. |
Kalekona | Thursday, September 18, 2003 - 03:34 pm     No one is going to bring up his resemblence to "Hagrid" ? I like him... |
Lostintheglades | Friday, September 19, 2003 - 05:31 am     Yep...Hagrid look alike. I liked him from the start also...and after the show I like him even better!! He's real, not a pretty boy, not a wanna be star.....yeah..... GO Rupert!!! |
Jasper | Friday, September 19, 2003 - 06:01 am     I love this guy! |
Maris | Friday, September 19, 2003 - 08:26 am     I think this guy will win Survivor. His experience with kids will be a great asset in terms of his communication skills. He appears to be able to relate to everyone in the group. I can see him and Sandra forming an alliance. They mesh very well together. |
Tabbyking | Friday, September 19, 2003 - 09:01 am     this guy is a scream! i loved it when he stole the other tribe's belongings and sold them in the market place. i think he believes most of the tribe are seeing him as 'not smart' because of his appearance. he has proved himself to be smart, ruthless, hardworking, and looks mighty cute in a skirt! liking him a lot so far. |