Which Woman is playing a smart game?
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Which Woman is playing a smart game?
Lorry | Friday, October 10, 2003 - 09:02 am     It's difficult to really peg the women, since for the most part, we rarely see them other than their participation in the challenges... but if I were to guess as to the smartest game play, it would have to be Michelle... so far she's soooo far under the radar she practically doesn't exist.. but yet, she handled herself quite well during the challenges. I admit I really am only guessing... but would love to hear your take on the women from both tribes and their roles in the game... |
Crazydog | Friday, October 10, 2003 - 10:00 am     I think the woman who is playing the best game is Tijuana. She has done pretty well in the challenges and she has shown that she is intelligent and perceptive. Christa seems to be playing well. The woman playing the worst game is Sandra. She is too loud, opinionated, and quick tempered. The women who don't seem to be playing any kind of game at all are Trish, Darrah, Michelle. I have never seen such a useless collection of female Survivors. Have this many of them ever been this useless? |
Lorry | Friday, October 10, 2003 - 10:05 am     Now that you mention it Crazydog, I think I have to agree with you...about Sandra and Christa.. but didn't the youngest girl last year sort of just drift through for some time by barely being visible? I think some of the women are purposely laying low... who knows, they may have an alliance we are not aware of... and yes, Tijuana... I forgot her... She is indeed playing a smart game.. and she is definitely an asset to Morgan.. IF they would get it together. |
Auntiemike | Friday, October 10, 2003 - 10:07 am     Crazy: Tijuana sure wasn't "intelligent and perceptive" when they were in the village getting stuff. She seemed to be the "ugly American" in person and did not get a lot of cooperation with her attitude. I personally think they are all playing the game; we just don't get to see a lot of it. Michelle has managed to align herself with two male tribe members (one who is gone now) and Christa seems to be a hard worker. Although we know that being a hard worker is not always appreciated in the scope of game playing. The other women haven't had enough air time for me to come up with opinions about. |
Maris | Friday, October 10, 2003 - 10:15 am     Not getting a real good look at the women, my feeling is that Sandra is playing a good game. She started out strong but had sense enough to not be a leader once she got to the island. She puts herself out there as a team player and she is aligning herself with Rupert. I think she will end up the winner. |
Seamonkey | Friday, October 10, 2003 - 10:47 am     Tijuana seems to be shrill just for the thrill of it at times. She seems to want to keep Osten at all costs which could backfire later since Osten seems like a weak link in the body of a strong one.. Sandra is outspoken and critical but I get a better feeling about her positive contributions. Michelle seemed hooked up with strong guys but last night's vote tells me she was really out of the loop and her comment at TC sure brought out the "tsk tsk" head shakes from others.. add to that Christa's comment that Michelle teamed up immediately with the guys because she is "so cute" but made no effort to bond with most of the others.. Darrah? who? But she managed to evade being planked instead of Lill, so she did something right. Christa.. my opinion of her has been rising weekly. And she survived this week, even without Rupert there at TC. I really like that she's not "cookie-cutter young blonde survivor" and that she seems to value Rupert not being a stereotypical "survivor guy". |
Pantageas | Friday, October 10, 2003 - 11:16 am     Sea, I don't think Tijuana keeping Osten is a bad move. As a physical competitor, he's only shined once. But if he's willing to vote the way that Tijuana WANTS him to, then that's a boon to her... The rest of the women for the most part are UTR. Sandra has tried to be too, but she can't stand to be called out like the Morgan tribe and Jon did to her. While I don't think she's been "over the top", you can never tell how many of someone's feathers you may be ruffling... |
Crazydog | Friday, October 10, 2003 - 12:19 pm     I don't think we saw enough of the "give me my money" incident to say that Tijuana was an ugly American. We have no idea why she was asking for the money back. Did the store owner quote one price and then try to get more out of them? Did she quote the price for one pot but then try to give them a different pot? It looked to me like Tijuana decided she didn't want the pot after all, and the woman was refusing to give her the money back. I'd be pissed off too if someone was trying to rip me off. I think she seems very sensible. I really liked how she talked to Osten to try to convince him to stay, and then in her interview said that there was nothing else she could do. On the yahoo premium site, you can see what each of them say when they cast their vote. She told Ryan Shoulders that he kept talking about what he could do, but never showed anyone unless they asked him to do it. And I liked how she talked to Darrah to try to get her feelings about the vote and how nice she was about it. I also think it is good strategy of her to be cordial and nice to the looting Drakes. If she makes the merge, they at least know that she is friendlier than some of the others. |
Enigma2 | Friday, October 10, 2003 - 12:28 pm     Someone up above has inferred that 'my' Trish is useless. I am indignant. I must protest. During that first 'canon' competition, Trish was up front moving rocks while the rest of the Drakettes were standing with their mouths open. Being an excellent swimmer, Trish competed well in that 'S&M-bondage-on-a-raft-and-then-swim-to-shore' thing. Last evening, she chose to fetch the puzzle piece in the sand that was being swamped by the incoming tide. It was rough, but she persevered; did not give up (like some people we could mention) During her camera-monologues, Trish always seems to be able to make-her-point without being judgmental. Trish managed to accomplish her 'pillaging' last evening in a most diplomatic fashion. (She even managed to get Osten to smile...) She has not made any enemies. Her bio says that she rock-climbs, is an excellent swimmer and has run in 24 marathons (which should all make her an asset in any physical competitions) And then there is that dark hair and those pale blue eyes. So there..... |
Sweetpea1994 | Friday, October 10, 2003 - 12:36 pm     I am beginning to like Christa (other than her voice) more and more. She is aligned with Rupert, so she is definitely intelligent. I agree with Seamonkey that she is not the "cookie cutter blonde" type. She also handled herself well last night knowing Burton was gunning for her. |
Lori | Friday, October 10, 2003 - 12:56 pm     LOL Enigma...your points regarding Trish are right on. I am hoping Trish will go far. |
Not1worry | Friday, October 10, 2003 - 06:54 pm     Trish definitely did the best "looting" job. She walked in friendly, told them what she needed. She made it clear that it was Drake decision, not hers alone. In a situation like that, I don't think you can be too nice. Granted, this was the 3rd time Morgan has had to suffer this, but Trish was the most diplomatic. |
Dragonfly | Friday, October 10, 2003 - 07:05 pm     Sandra to me is the best so far. What she did at the town shopping put her immediately at the top of the list. Now she says that whenever someone says something negative about someone she goes and tells that person who said what about them. Smart move. Doesn't even have to lie, lets people hang themselves. |
Pannie | Friday, October 10, 2003 - 09:27 pm     I see Trish's star shining like Enigma2 and Lori do. Trish's confessionals show that she's very lucid and mature in thought. Seamonkey you are right about Michelle floating on her own. She'll be easy prey because she's not protected by a large group, as Christa was this week. Also, did you see that it was Tij that picked Rupert to join the Morgan's? She told Andrew to select Rupert; Andrew, then, told Jeff. Ti maybe a strong queen-pin with her 'boys'.  |
Whit4you | Friday, October 10, 2003 - 09:31 pm     Been to busy checkin' out the men to notice their were women in this years survivor... but now that Burton one of the hottest eye candy treats is gone maybe I'll start to notice them now. |
Enigma2 | Saturday, October 11, 2003 - 07:32 am     Sorry, Dragonfly, but I disagree re Sandra. Her muli-lingual skills were a one-time asset for the Drakettes. Since then she seems to have only been an 'average' player in the competitions; she had a major argument with Jon, and she generally looks as if everyone is annoying her... |
Maris | Saturday, October 11, 2003 - 07:41 am     I think Sandra and Rupert have an alliance and yes she did have a major argument with Jon but Jon is getting on everyones last nerves so I dont think she will get much criticism for that. I think she is playing a good game and if she can hold it together with Rupert and Trish the three of them will go far. I think it all hinges on how long Rupert stays in the game. If he stays then Sandra will ride with him. If Rupert goes then she will be gone shortly after. |
Lorry | Saturday, October 11, 2003 - 08:16 am     Just the mere fact that Sandra is aligned with Rupert may take her far. I see both Sandra and Rupert as a balancing act. Rupert is tempered by Sandra... She is stable, loyal and hard working... all of which Rupert can appreciate and admire. On the other hand, Sandra is held in check by Rupert. I think she would be a bit more aggressive, but doesn't need to be with Rupert around. I have to get a little crazy here folks... hahahahahaha I see the Drakettes as (excuse this horrible analogy) working ladies and Rupert as the pimp. hahahahahaha They love him, and he provides for them. They need one another to survive. They defend one another... this Rupert is one smart Pirate and knows where all the booty is... and he's not sharing!!! While he's away, looting the Morgan camp of their "bare" essentials, the real booty... Tijuana and Darrah... his Drake women are keeping the campfire lit for his return. roflmbo |
Niceguy | Saturday, October 11, 2003 - 12:52 pm     Trish and Darrah are so underexposed in the editing and they don't make waves. I can't tell if they are really good at convincing others or not. Watching Lillian on David Letterman she inferred that there was some 'hanky-panky' going on at night and that was the reason she and Ryan were alone to be targeted. Who knows Tijuana is pretty clever as well but she's not final two. No way. |
Enigma2 | Saturday, October 11, 2003 - 01:02 pm     I'm shocked-and-appalled: pimps and prostitutes... (But, then again, might be an idea for another edition of Survivor....Wrong thread...) |
Texasdeb | Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 01:00 pm     Didn't want to start a new thread so let's get this going again: WHICH WOMEN ARE PLAYING A SMART GAME: Ti - the stand out physical Morgan female in challenges. Not in her best interest to be seen this way right now. However, she could win immunity. Da - So under the radar. This could very well be her stratagy. Please, not another Vee! Lil - has a target on her back with the Morgans. She could grab the weasle (Jon) & stay a little longer. Christa - My fav. female! She's seen as physically strong. She has a solid bond with Rupert. If Rupert goes, she'll go next. HOPE these are final 2 though. Sandra - weak in challenges (will be seen as not so much of an immunity threat) Bonds with who she needs to when she needs to. Prob. has a better chance to win the $$ than any of the other females. (I know my spelling sucks!) |
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