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Lorry
Member
07-27-2003
| Friday, February 20, 2004 - 10:25 am
What's with Rupert???? I loved this guy, but is this his new strategy? That shelter... wow... Now this guy builds homes for a living... and last survivor he saved another tribe by moving their shelter to higher ground. What in the world possessed him to build a dugout??? If this is strategy, I don't see it working. What about you people??? Come on Rupert fans, let's figure out what is happening with our favorite pirate. And all you lurkers... we know you are out there, you have questions, answers, ideas.... share them... and allow us to welcome you to the TVCH Survivor boards.
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Friday, February 20, 2004 - 10:28 am
I don't know what he was thinking. The gaps between those boards/logs/whatever. LOL- what a contrast from the very nice shelters that the other trbes built. Theirs look like four star resorts compared to his shanty. Strategy? I dunno.
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Friday, February 20, 2004 - 10:47 am
*gets the official Lorry TVCH cheerleading pom poms out of the closet... Yeah Lorry!!! Welcome Back!!
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Friday, February 20, 2004 - 10:49 am
LOL- It's like a sudden party around here, eh? The Survivor threads have no choice but to liven up now!
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Jagger
Member
08-07-2002
| Friday, February 20, 2004 - 1:56 pm
I was rather glad to see Rupert put in his place, next time he might think twice before demanding people to do things his way. I was LMAO how he was saying everything was his, his shelter, his fish, his tribe. Did he forget there are other members of HIS tribe.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Friday, February 20, 2004 - 7:56 pm
Ha ha Jagger. Rupert likes to stake claim to everything as HIS!! Us nonRupert fans noticed that during last season. I have always been surprised how many Rupert Lovers there are out there. For us who dont really care for his arrogance and 'my way or the highway' approach, We LOVED seeing him fail with this faulty shelter. I wonder if this incident will make a target of Rupert with the other tribemates?
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Lorry
Member
07-27-2003
| Friday, February 20, 2004 - 10:32 pm
It very well could make him a target.... If they have to vote someone out, they just might vote out someone who lost them the reward. People have been voted out for way less. I am a Rupert fan... I just love the guy... but he does have his flaws, as we all do. And editing can make or break you as far as how the viewers react to you. I'm hoping he redeems himself someway... I am still hoping he wins, or at least gets into the final four. That would provide him a nice chunk of money.
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Friday, February 20, 2004 - 10:46 pm
I think its interesting that those who hate Rupert's "my way or the highway" attitude find RobM's same "my way or the highway" attitude to be funny and charming. Must be other physical attributes that change an attitude from arrogant to adorable...
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Friday, February 20, 2004 - 11:52 pm
Not really, Kep. I'm starting to find Rob M's "ways" really irritating. I didn't watch the Survivor he was on so this is my first watching him. I didn't think he was that obnoxious at first, but he's growing more and more obnoxious by the min. From what I read on the board, it seems a lot of people already thought he was obnoxious prior to the All Stars. I'm now seeing what they were talking about. I'm somewhere in the middle about Rupert. I'm not a huge fan nor do I totally hate the guy, but some of his actions on the last Survivor did start to bother me after a while. FWIW 
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Caycaye
Member
09-14-2001
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 1:15 am
I don't think there is ANY comparison in the arrogance of Rob M. and Rupert. Rupert may be bossy at times and even possessive, but Rob M. REVELS in those traits, and then some. Rob M. IS funny sometimes. But his conceitedness and boasting is almost unbearable. I also don't think Rupert has a mean bone in his body, and I think Rob M. is VERY mean-spirited.
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Jami
Member
10-08-2003
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 7:07 am
Also Rupert is trustworthy. No way would he have shaken Rob C. hand and then voted him out.
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 9:39 am
*heaves sigh of relief... Well I'm glad to see some support for Rupert. I was beginning to feel a tad lonely out here... with all the Rupert bashing in almost every thread, it was getting a tad discouraging.
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Lorry
Member
07-27-2003
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 9:49 am
Sometimes I think the bashing, whether it be Rupert or another of the survivors, is more about getting a reaction from their fans, rather then actual dislike of the person... hehe It's ok, because without opposing opinions, or a little stirring of the pot, we would be bored. I respect everyone's opinion, but I don't have to agree.... lol
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 10:32 am
I read somewhere that a few of the Survivors didn't care for Rupert or Rob M. I'm not a big Rupert fan but I do think Rob M is funny.
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 10:49 am
Rupert's little tiff with Jerri was surprising to me when I saw what they were sniping about, because I agreed with Jerri! <did I say that?> The surprise was that he had done such a good job of helping the other tribes at PI, that he knows construction, but he seemed to throw out everything he knew when he threw this new shelter together. It looked pitiful! Did he do it entirely alone? They all saw the 'judge' make several telling jestures towards the beach and the pit, so why didn't they do something about it. Was there not time? It may have hurt Rupert's standing a lot, and I'm hoping that Jerri shows her true colors before the next round, so she will be voted out instead of Rupert. <sorry Jerri fans> GO RUPERT!
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Chy
Member
07-19-2003
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 11:24 am
I too, had found RobM's "play" on RobC uncomfortable to watch. I "hated" RobC in his first try where he squeezed himself in the F3 by cheating, whelling(sp?) and dealing. At the same time since I did not really get into the one season RobM was on and tried to be more reserved with him earlier. But their first TC revealed a lot about his plot: friendship w/Tom, whatever it is w/Amber and for now a "respect" to Alicia & Sue... I have to chuck Rupert's indoor swimmingpool up as his temeperal. insanity! Actually, like RobC,(the digging ten paces the other direction)Rupe was probably trying to think outside of the box, work from a different angle. He was aiming for a whopper of a win--"....others will build huts.... mine is going to be a Logcab....". It doesn't look it from where I'm sitting, but I certainly hope Rupert will have a chance to redeem himself.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 8:44 pm
I love RobFather's accent. His personality is difficult to take however. I'd go NUTS in that tribe! ** You know Chy, RobC used to 'shake hands' with people before giving them the boot at TC. I wonder if RobM didnt have that in mind when he shook RobC's hand. A little come-upence, maybe? Lorry, thanks for your words of wisdom posted above. I dont dislike Rupert, just the edited part I see on the show. Last season I stated that he makes me feel uncomfortable. If I met a big gruff guy scowling and growling like that at me I'd be terrified. True Rupert fans see him as a Teddybear......i see him as a Grizzly (dont cross him)}
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March
Member
10-02-2003
| Monday, February 23, 2004 - 10:01 am
So where are all the ones that were bashing Rupert last season for calling it his island, his tribe, now that Rob M is doing the same thing this season? Last week he was calling it his tribe, his shelter, and once he once he decided how he was going to vote that was who was going. I mean if your going to bash someone for calling something theirs then spread it around to all that do it.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Monday, February 23, 2004 - 10:19 am
RobM is funny and that is the difference. I find nothing humorous about Rupert other than the first episode of last survivor when he sold the other teams' shoes. I havent seen RobM get really angry at people for not doing things his way, Rupert expects things done this way and then gets angry if people do not comply or agree with them. RobM, on the other hand has a very large view of himself and how much he controls his tribe. He believes that he can control his tribe, only time will tell if he is right.
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Guinevere
Member
03-15-2001
| Monday, February 23, 2004 - 11:32 am
Eh, I think they're both <LC>. I think RobM is even more arrogant, but I'm never sure how much of that is an act, a character he's playing. Which I also find obnoxious, but it's not quite as bad as Rupert's sincere, clueless arrogance. At least RobM is nice to look at...
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March
Member
10-02-2003
| Monday, February 23, 2004 - 11:51 am
Rob M is funny but that still doesn't make it right.
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Duckie
Member
09-13-2000
| Monday, February 23, 2004 - 4:40 pm
Just my opinion, I'd rather look at Rupert than see the smirk thats always on the Rawbfather's mug. Rupert has made some mistakes, which shows he is human. I was never put off from the way he acted on PI, to me he was playing a part
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, February 23, 2004 - 5:06 pm
Right Maris. We found out last season what could befall people when they had the NERVE--the unmitigated gall!!--to vote for Rupert, as Jon did. Apparently, Rupert thinks he is above those minor rules and cannot be voted for lest he throw a tantrum. He's completely unable to offer any critical distance from himself, IMHO. He believes in his indispensibility (unlike Richard, for example, who tries to make himself indispensible but realizes it can all fall apart at any moment) and it makes him look immature.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Monday, February 23, 2004 - 5:31 pm
The difference could be ROB IS the leader of HIS tribe and Rupert never was the leader of the tribe last season even though he felt he was superior. (or so it seemed to me by the way he used to talk to the camera operators) Burton seemed to be the leader, til they ousted him. Although, that could just be my recollection and perception. ** POOR RUPERT though!! Can you imagine the ribbing he is getting from friends and family after that episode aired???!!
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Texasdeb
Member
05-23-2003
| Monday, February 23, 2004 - 5:51 pm
No doubt from what we're being shown, Rob is the leader of the red team. He's got his "girlfriend" voting with him so he is 2 votes strong to the other 3 (Tom,Sue, & Alicia). The only way any of these 3 could take him out would be to allien themselves & go after him. Rob is so strong in the challenges that I don't think these 3 are quite ready to do that. I can sense Sue & Alicia being about ready to make some kind of move. The only definate alliance we see is Rob & Amber. I see them getting split after a merge. Colby is so not being seen - We know he likes to keep his alliances to himself (Colby/Lex alliance would be a good thing). Rupert's initial alliance with Rudy didn't last long. Rupert needs to latch onto someone quick.
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Lorry
Member
07-27-2003
| Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 9:15 am
I'm not sure Rupert has anyone to hook up with. He and Ethan do not seem to be buddy buddy, and I doubt either Jerri or Jenna would side with him. He might have better luck at the merge, although others may see his loyalty as an inability to be flexible.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 5:57 pm
I just had a THOUGHT!! Rupert was seen as a threat last season. Could the misfortunate design of the shelter be his way to show the others he isnt very smart?? That way THIS group of people may see him as a bumbler and not a threat. Could get Rupert farther into the game if he does look like he has an advantage since they ALL KNOW he just did Survivor 7 Panama. He is a wildcard that the other just are not sure of. The worst thing he could do is make it look like he is a major threat. *** We shall see!}
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 6:19 pm
Good point Sunshyne!
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Lorry
Member
07-27-2003
| Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 6:20 pm
Whoa there Nelly! Sunshyne, I never thought of that.... and I positively am a huge fan of his. For some reason, I can't see Rupert being so sneaky...hehe.. wow, you gave me hope...lol I love these boards.
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Karuuna
Member
08-31-2000
| Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 6:25 pm
I don't know. He also knows the confessionals aren't shown to other contestants. and in his confessional he pretty much admitted he was an idjut. 
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Lorry
Member
07-27-2003
| Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 6:33 pm
True Karunna, but then again, he does know that they will see those confessionals, just as we are seeing them, when they go home. He really might not want them to even think he was that smart... even AFTER the games over... There will be another All Stars... maybe he is looking forward to being on that one also...I mean, if I was him... I would pretend in the confessionals also....lol I'm soooo evil.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Wednesday, February 25, 2004 - 1:17 am
AND....we dont know how private those confessionals really are!! I really could see someone sneaking up in the bushes for a 'listen'......kinda like Sandra did last season. And lets face it, the camerapeople could let things slip as well. Rupert would know how much 'stirring up of the pot' the producers do if given some good info. The last thing he would need is to become a target. }
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