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Kittyface

Thursday, October 02, 2003 - 07:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
At the very beginning, I really liked Rupert. But with each show, I am beginning to really dislike him. When the spear was lost, the way he lost his temper--I was like ANGER MANAGEMENT!! And he works with teens?? Also, he seems like a real control freak. But I suppose if I had to choose a tribe mate, I would probably choose Rupert for his strength--but pray for me to have the strength to live with him for however many days.

Sweetpea1994

Thursday, October 02, 2003 - 08:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think he got angry, but then got the anger out and set about finding the spear. I don't think he yelled and screamed at the person who lost it (he seemed alone at the time he was yelling). As you can tell, I think Rupert ROCKS!!!

Teachmichigan

Thursday, October 02, 2003 - 08:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
He's been much more mature about dealing OPENLY with his feelings...and he dealt with the person he had issues with, then moved on. Don't see that very often...and it seemed completely healthy to me. The only yelling occurred when he FOUND the spear...it was a CHEER! (not that the commercial edited it that way, of course).

Oops...maybe I should post this in the Who Loves Rupert section??? ;)

Eeyoreslament

Friday, October 03, 2003 - 11:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I love that no one DOESN'T love Rupert. What's not to love?!?!?! Oh, maybe the impending beard burn if you smooched him for too long...but I don't think anyone is thinking along those lines....

Jagger

Friday, October 03, 2003 - 11:30 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I am not to crazy about him, at first I liked him, but as time goes on I am liking him less and less.

Things I've noticed

He seemed to get too upset with the spear head, after all it was an accident.

He claimed he didn't want to take the other teams water bucket, yet he saw no problem with taking things from their raft the first day.

Last night he again commented he didn't want to take their water bucket, but than said OK, after all they are supose to be pirates.

I still like the guy, but keeping an eye on him.

Happymom

Friday, October 03, 2003 - 11:35 am EditMoveDeleteIP
After the spearhead was found, Rupert gave credit to the guy who lost the spearhead as well as to himself. Rupert said "do they know WE found it?" I thought that was very decent of Rupert, since Rupert is the one who found it, they did not both find it, although they were both looking for it.

Kittyface, I am glad to read your opinions. Have you read any of Lex's articles? I am not trying to change your mind about Rupert, I just found Lex's comments on Rupert to be interesting.

Is this turning into a "defense of Rupert" thread...I'm not trying to do that!

Prisonerno6

Friday, October 03, 2003 - 11:48 am EditMoveDeleteIP
"He claimed he didn't want to take the other teams water bucket, yet he saw no problem with taking things from their raft the first day."

He took their dress shoes from the raft only, and left the pair of sneakers that was in there. The water bucket they need to survive. The sneakers will be useful on the island. Neither is true of the dress shoes.

Guinevere

Friday, October 03, 2003 - 01:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I can see what others like about Rupert, but personally I find him a bit irritating. He has weird speech patterns and an intensity I find off-putting. I did not like the "MY spear" business at all.

I don't hate him, or anything (cough...Jon...cough), but I'm not quite feeling the love that others are.

Kittyface

Saturday, October 04, 2003 - 05:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I just don't feel the love for Rupert--maybe he reminds me of an ex-boyfriend or something (LOL). Loud people make me really nervous and maybe that's what I don't like about Rupert. I'm seeing alot of arrogance (did I spell that right?) But it is interesting to see how many people do like Rupert and will their opinions stay that way as the show goes on!

Essence

Monday, October 06, 2003 - 06:12 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm not particularly fond of Rupert. He seems ok and I don't dislike him, but I am not "in love" with him as most others appear to be.

Rupert had a huge following before the first show aired. I couldn't figure out why, and just thought it was because he was different. That could be part of the reason I'm not in on the love fest. Actually, I can't think of anyone from this season that is a favorite for me. There are some I dislike more than others, but no clear favorite.

I can certainly say that Rupert will be one of the more memorable characters for me of any Survivor up to date, but not my favorite.

Lumbele

Monday, October 06, 2003 - 08:17 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh good, it won't be all that lonely on the Rupert fence then after all.LOL
There are things I like about him (trying not to completely ruin his opponents, i.e. shoes, challenge pillaging) and then there is that possessive attitude (my spear) and that howling he does (the one coming all the way up from the tip of his toes). That really gives me the woolies.
For me the jury is still out on pal Rupert. It will be interesting to see on which side of the fence I'll end up.LOL

Tishala

Monday, October 06, 2003 - 02:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh I don't like Rupert at all. I agree with Guinevere about the reasons, especially his "my spear" crap. But I have always found that demeanors like his irritating (Tom from African comes to mind).

Missy2

Monday, October 06, 2003 - 03:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Rupert is a great character on the show...but he reminds me of a neighbor I once had. I couldn't stand the guy!! From a distance...great entertainment....upclose...SHHHUUUSHHH UP GUY!

Maris

Monday, October 06, 2003 - 03:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I am with you on that one Missy. I think Rupert is probably the best survivor competitor that I have seen in a long time but to have him as a neighbor? Nope.

Maris

Monday, October 06, 2003 - 03:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
When I look at Rupert I think of being on line for a big movie, forty minutes before the show and there is a guy in front of me who decides to start a conversation with me or anyone else. He is a font of information and does not stop talking for the entire forty minutes.

Auntiemike

Monday, October 06, 2003 - 04:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
LOL Maris. I've been in those lines!

Sunshyne4u

Tuesday, October 07, 2003 - 04:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
i dislike Rupert and dont understand people's attactment to him....Yes, he LOOKS the part of the pirate. GOOD casting!! But truthfully, what else does he add? He seems antagonistic and arrogant...I can't stand his type, frankly. In the short amount we have seen of his tribal interactions I would say the other guys have had enough. His DOMINATION of the fishing spear is childish, since when is the TRIBE spear HIS spear!
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I also feel that the last competition was geared towards Rupert, to make him appear more 'of need' to the tribe so he wont be voted off sooner than some of the others. The producers must LOVE him.
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A TUG OF WAR????? With a guy who is a body builder (ie LIFTING WEIGHTS!!) against a man who outweighs him in bodysize by at least 50 lbs!!(just have to STAND THERE!!) This was a comp MADE for Rupert, the man is a moose. There was no way that Osten would ever have won.

Maris

Tuesday, October 07, 2003 - 04:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
What does he add? Strength. Without Rupert they wouldnt have won half the competitions. As I remember very early on someone went out fishing and came back with a fish. Rupert went out and didnt come back till he had a fish for every member of the tribe. He was diligent in searching for the spear and wouldnt come out of the water till it was found. Rupert has a tenacity which makes his tribe a winner. Dont forget the first compettion where he single handedly forced that canon past those bumps.

I think the two people that saved Drake are Rupert and Sandra. That is why they have the winning team with lots of supplies. I think he is one of the best competitors I have seen on Survivor but would I want to spend an evening with him. Nope.

Kittyface

Tuesday, October 07, 2003 - 06:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Sunshyne--I completely agree with you. You were able to put in words exactly what I was thinking. I still say--watch out. As the season goes on, we are going to start seeing a different Rupert than the one that everyone seems to love. Maybe some of us are just seeing it sooner than others.

I do agree, he does have the strength, but I don't think I could spend a lot of time with him. That kind of arrogance drives me crazy!

Sunshyne4u

Tuesday, October 07, 2003 - 11:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
INTERESTING! My earlier response has been deleted...by Mods??

Maris, I have the right to my opinion. This is the Who Does NOT Love Rupert Thread.

What ELSE does he add? was metaphorically asked...then I answered my own question in my post.

A number of the others were also looking for the spear. The incident you mention where Rupert kept going back for fish, regardless of the others telling him he was horribly burnt, is a good example of his arrogance. He didnt want anyone else to 'show him up' IMHO

Tabbyking

Tuesday, October 07, 2003 - 11:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
well, to be honest, i read it as 'who does not love rupert?' the other way, as in 'what's not to love?'. you needed to say it without the question mark. i truly read it the other way. you did not highlight the NOT and you had a question mark on it. i thought it was a given from the title that you DID love rupert. so before you jump all over other posters, make sure you have said it the way you want it said!

Enigma2

Wednesday, October 08, 2003 - 01:47 am EditMoveDeleteIP
To add to this mix:

A. I do not 'love' Rupert. Being a male, 'love' of Rupert would be a bit excessive. (However, I 'like' Rupert.)

B. 'Loving' Rupert (a fictionalized person due to the total lack of any interpersonal relationship imposed by the limits of television) could be considered to be a border-line psychosis.

Kittyface

Wednesday, October 08, 2003 - 07:06 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Tabbyking--

I started this thread to stir things up a little--there is so much support for Rupert, but I knew I couldn't be the only one who doesn't care for him.

Regarding the thread title, I've only been posting for less than a month. I apologize if my title is confusing--if I can correct it, please let me know. But if you were to read my first posting, I think is is pretty obvious what this thread was about. All I can say is--thank God we live where we can all express our opinions.

I don't hate Rupert (that's why I didn't use that word in the thread title). He's just not one of my favorite survivors this year!

Lorry

Wednesday, October 08, 2003 - 07:47 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I like having both sides of any topic available to post to. Everyone needs the option of posting their opinions... and no one should be angry or upset. All opinions are welcome, and moderation is what keeps these boards from becoming bashing fests. (I am not a fan of over moderation, but have come to appreciate the efforts of the moderators)

I read the first post... it seems clear to me this was not about loving or liking Rupert, but about his personality and percieved aggressiveness. I don't agree... and that's why I had not posted until now. However the first post makes some interesting points... and it's obvious there are those among us that agree with Kittyface. Good! That is why we are here... to discuss and debate.

I hope we can continue to do so without bashing each other, and to respect opinions that are not to our liking. Anyway.... Good points have been made by all.

Crazydog

Wednesday, October 08, 2003 - 07:52 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I don't like Rupert. I find him irritating for all the reasons people have mentioned. "My spear", his anger management problems, the way he talks, the growling he does at challenges, his eye expressions. I also don't like the beard - it's very unkempt.

Above all, I feel like he is one person who is always aware that he is on TV, and I think he is constantly playing up to it. I agree with Tishala, he reminds me of Big Tom from the sleep-inducing Africa season.