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Curious1
Member
08-31-2002
| Monday, May 10, 2004 - 9:28 am
I'm voting for Rudy. That man is amazing and even more amazing for being 75 years old! Being former military his statement today on the Early Show really hit home with me. Honestly I don't like the idea of giving another million away in a "popularity contest". Survivor has never been a popularity contest with the audience involvement and I think it puts a spin on things that I don't like. But since they are going to give it away anyway, I might as well vote for someone who will give it to a good cause. (and imo $500,000 to the spouses and children who's loved ones have died in Iraq is a very good cause)! RUDY IT IS!
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Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Monday, May 10, 2004 - 9:40 am
IMO, "deserve" is so subjective. However, if Rob deserved to win, he would have. As I wrote in another thread, Survivor is more than a game of competitions. It's a social game as well. With regard to that aspect of the game, Rob played horribly. Jury members voted of by him felt betrayed and angry. In a game where the jury that's awarding you the money is put there by you, having them leave angry isn't going to do it. Had Rob showed his teammates more respect and played a better game when it came to interacting with them, I think it's possible he would've won. As to the vote, I'm voting for my favorite players. Jeff said last night I could do that so, that is what I am doing. 
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Monday, May 10, 2004 - 9:48 am
Good points Immunity. Lex also screwed Jerri. Had he eliminated Amber instead he would have had a strong ali with her. I voted for Rupert. I like the guy.
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Cassie
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, May 10, 2004 - 10:05 am
Wendo, weren't you one of the strongest supporters of Danielle when the BB jury showed their disdain for how she played the game by not giving her vote? If I remember correctly, you strongly objected to the fact that the jury allowed their personal feelings to influence their vote that time because they felt betrayed and angry at how she played the game. If I'm mistaken and you were not, in fact, an avid supporter of Danielle's game playing, accept my apologies in advance. If you were, then tell me how Danielle's game play was better or different from Robs and she deserved to win but he didn't?
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Monday, May 10, 2004 - 10:21 am
We can vote more than once???????????????????
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Lancecrossfire
Moderator
07-13-2000
| Monday, May 10, 2004 - 10:25 am
KL, yes, you can vote as many times as you want.
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Buggles
Member
09-07-2002
| Monday, May 10, 2004 - 10:26 am
BOSTON ROB's performance was undeniably stunning. An obvious 'threat' and yet he saved himself time & time again... physical comps, mental comps... having everyone begging to align with him (WOW)... disrupting emerging alliances against him... discerning & sticking with his most trustworthy allies... persuading people with reason, keeping his cool when things didn't look good, keeping spirits up with the letters, etc. Not to mention, this guy didn't NEED anyone to catch his fish or build his house... but he let others do some of the work for him, so as not to 'threaten' their game & save his energy for the comps. He was a brilliant, awesome player. I also loved how he stayed true to Ambuh. I'd give the couple another mil - they totally deserve it..... good for them!!!
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Monday, May 10, 2004 - 10:30 am
ITA Buggles and I'm voting for Rob. I think Rupert will win the people's choice and that's fine as I really enjoyed him in the PEarl Islands, but this was Rob's game and he deserves his own million.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Monday, May 10, 2004 - 10:34 am
Cassie, you pose a very interesting question and one that will have to ponder as I didn't want Danielle to win BB but really wanted Rob to win Survivor. Am I more tolerant of Rob's behavior because I have a crush on him? Perhaps I respect his game play better because he was out front, visible, winning challenges, being vocal, etc. I don't know.
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Monday, May 10, 2004 - 10:38 am
WoW nice to see a different tune around here today. I almost got my head handed to me on a platter last night for saying I think Boston Rob deserved to win the mil (no wonder I woke up with a headache LOL). I totally respect everyone's right to vote their own heart, but it seemed if you weren't chanting Rupert, Rupert it wasn't Ok. I agree Burnett seems to be pushing him too. BUT that said I'm not voting for any other reason than who I think played the best game and should have won. BTW, there's a poll on aol (kinda buried) and I found it interesting that 54% felt Rob should have won. LOL too bad Shii Ann wasn't in that group.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Monday, May 10, 2004 - 10:40 am
I've voted 3 times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That HAS to be a world record.
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, May 10, 2004 - 10:40 am
LOL KL. I've voted 25 so far and keep going back for more  
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Monday, May 10, 2004 - 10:41 am
I too think Rob deserves the million dollars. It would go far for them as a couple because he truly did deserve to win the money and Amber wouldn't have been in 2nd place if not for him. I'd hate to see the fact that he didn't win the money come between them as they seem to have a great relationship. They certainly make a nice looking couple and I wish them the best. No one else stands out for me. I know a lot of people like Rupert, as do I, but he didn't win all the challenges, etc., so I think the truly deserving person would be Rob. He PLAYED the game.
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Karuuna
Member
08-31-2000
| Monday, May 10, 2004 - 10:44 am
I think Rob's game was stunningly shortsighted. It seemed obvious to me that he got quite carried away with how well he was manipulating everyone. That attitude did him in, in the end. Survivor is not just about making it to the end, it's about making sure you get enough votes in the end. All along the way, Rob *knew* he was hurting feelings, telling lies, breaking alliances, etc. If he didn't realize that meant he wouldn't get the votes in the end, it was a major flaw in his game plan. Part of the game play is understanding human nature, and if Rob didn't get that folks wouldn't vote for him 'cause he ticked them off, then no one is responsible for his loss but him. So, I don't think he deserved to win. Amber did. She hooked up with the one person who could take her to the end, and she let him take the heat. No, she couldn't win challenges, and she couldn't have gone to the end any other way. She was also honest, a big part of her game play was *luck*, she fell for the right guy. So, if the game is about outwitting, she won, fair and square. In the end, she outwitted them all, including her beau. It's not my favorite way to see the game won. I much prefered the play of second place Colby and first place Ethan. But that's the way it goes sometimes. And for the second mil, I'm voting for Rudy. I think that kind of generousity and caring deserves to be rewarded.
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Monday, May 10, 2004 - 10:44 am
i've been sending text messages as such: Message: Rupert #: 26161 the reply i get is: Thanks for Voting! Vote as many times as you like. Send your vote to 26161. Tune in Thurs 5/13 on CBS at 8/7C to see who whins. 2 opt-out, reply STOP Sender: 26161 i'm sending LOTS!
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Monday, May 10, 2004 - 10:58 am
Oh almost forgot...if I may I have a comment on the BB vs. Survivor/Danielle vs Rob conversation if you don't mind my jumping in. To me there is one glaring difference. Danielle manipulated and played people behind their backs as I recall. And I personally didn't enjoy her personality much or really enjoyed watching her. Rob, on the other hand, besides being cute, worked his fanny off, controlled the game from virtually day one, AND managed to be a ton of fun to watch. Does that mean I like all his actions? Nope. But to me he put it all on the line, worked hard, played hard, and managed to pull it off down to a one vote difference. I feel he earned it in a way Danielle didn't. And also maybe it's because as a huge fan of BB (esp BB1)--and I still see that show differently than Survivor in a house. I think when you live with folks in a home vs a jungle and share your lives and create trust, the betrayal is glaring. Whereas in Survivor everyone seems to know you can't totally trust anyone. Even Rob and Amber said they weren't 100% sure of their true alliance to each other. I'm not sure there has been a solid, unbreakable alliance on that show since Richard and Rudy (even though Rob & Amber ended up that way, they didn't share the trust totally). And before folks get fired up, I realize that there is a degree of double standard here and it doesn't totally make sense. It's just how I feel. I liked a kinder, gentler BB and expect backstabbing on Survivor. Just my 
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Monday, May 10, 2004 - 11:14 am
How do you chat with Jenna? thanks 
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Cassie
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, May 10, 2004 - 11:19 am
LOL, Brenda. I feel the same way about Danielle and Rob but not because I thought Rob was a hottie. I think Lurk has hit the nail... Rob was upfront in his cocky arrogance. Danielle, in contrast, was very sly and two-faced about it. Acting all goodie two-shoes to people's faces and then totally dissing them in the diary room.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Monday, May 10, 2004 - 11:19 am
I think there should be more of an incentive to win the immunities.
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Yuhuru
Member
09-27-2001
| Monday, May 10, 2004 - 11:20 am
I'm voting for Rob. I mean I've voted for Rob twice. Initially, I don't think I would have, but after reading others posts about how he doesn't deserve it, this little voice began to tell me to vote and vote and vote for him again. It's odd I know. There are 1 thing I won't do - criticize others for their vote. May the one with the most votes enjoy the million!!!!!!!!!!
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Yuhuru
Member
09-27-2001
| Monday, May 10, 2004 - 11:23 am
And I also won't use proper grammar 
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Monday, May 10, 2004 - 11:25 am
Yuhuru-open a hailing frequency 
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Monday, May 10, 2004 - 11:44 am
i love this text messaging thingie! i've voted over 100 times! no wonder they get those votes like that on american idol! it's so easy to vote, and all i do is click click click, three clicks and i made another vote! RUPERT ALL THE WAY!
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Ddr
Member
08-19-2001
| Monday, May 10, 2004 - 11:52 am
Landi, is it free? I know when I text message, I'm charged because it's not included in my plan.
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Rupertbear
Member
09-19-2003
| Monday, May 10, 2004 - 11:56 am
Yes Landi and Boredatwork (LOVED your reasoning)and Tabbyking(yours, too). Rupert did work hard and kept his word and was gracious in his defeat. He was awesome on Pearl Islands and considering this was three 20-somethings he was up against in the end, he wasn't too shabby for a guy who turned 40 in January. I hope Rupert is able to parlay something interesting from his time on the shows. I would love to see him on tv in the future.
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