Survivor Recap: Winners Never Quit

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   Patty
   Posted October 8, 2012 at 12:33 pm

   I told myself that I was not going to watch this show because the most deserving people never win. I tuned in the week Roxy was voted out just in time to hear Angie say that cookies would make it all better, and I decided I needed to check this show out. I LOVE your recaps, especially the cookie references and your rationale as to why J Lo and Dolly Parton could never be BFF’s!

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   crankyguy
   Posted October 8, 2012 at 12:40 pm

   did anyone else find his comparison of the struggles of slavery to the struggles in Survivor to be really strange and a little off putting?

   No, since he didn’t say they were equivalent. He was saying that his struggles in Survivor are nothing compared to that of his ancestors. He was just saying that he should be able to take whatever Survivor throws at him considering what others have gone through. It was just a little pep talk that he gave to himself, and I don’t see anything wrong with that.

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   andyourlittledogtoo
   Posted October 8, 2012 at 1:19 pm

   I agree with crankyguy about Russell’s pep talk to himself. I found it uncomfortable but that may have more to do with being white in America (oh god please don’t start another hundred comment thread on racism in America) and our discomfort with that whole line of thought. To me it was like me saying that I should be able to do something hard considering my own ancestors came to this country in the early seventeenth century in scary old ships to a wild unknown frontier and worked hard and fought and died and settled the land. (Big shout out to the Native Americans – sorry about that! ) Anyway, my ancestors did something really hard and that took a lot of fortitude and I sometimes think about that when I wilt at something stupid and not so very difficult. So I can see how Russell would feel the same way, it’s just that his ancestors had a different history and I think we are uncomfortable with it and mythologize it in a different way. To him, it’s his family history, it’s something personal and that he lives with and has drawn strength from. To us, it’s history books. You know?

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   fancyface
   Posted October 8, 2012 at 1:53 pm

   What CrankyGuy said. He was definitely just minimalizing Survivor in comparison to surviving slavery.

   @Dog…. “I found it uncomfortable but that may have more to do with being white in America (oh god please don’t start another hundred comment thread on racism in America) and our discomfort with that whole line of thought”

   If you don’t want to start a convo about ‘racism in America’ don’t say stupid shit like that or the shit you said that followed. You know..the whole making a comment about race (which is completely valid here seeing as how the recapper raised the question) & then telling other people not to. LOL..that’s sooo funny! And that’s as far as I’m going on the race issue.

   Anyhoo…Jeff is an asshole! There! I said it! I got 4 fingers for his dumb ass right here & he wouldn’t like what I’d do with them since he advocates Prop 8 & all. Idiot!

   I kinda like Juggs but she deserves what she’s getting. Ava showed up in a fracking one shouldered sundress to play SURVIVOR!! You should have know that bitch was cray cray! And yes that bitch is CRAZY & it’s awesome. She’s like crazy for no reason & will drive everyone else around her crazy so I hope she sticks around for the added unnecessary drama alone!

   *sigh* SKUPIN! WTF dude? I give him til episode 5 before he dies from running on the beach, tripping over a pebble, falling into the water, & get washed back up on the beach splitting his head open on a coconut. He needs to be wrapped in bubble wrap!

   BTW…WhoTF is that old black guy & where did he come from? This format is making me say who is that at least once per show lol.

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   itchy
   Posted October 8, 2012 at 1:53 pm

   I think crankyguy will agree that Boobs’ butt can hold its own against Ave Maria’s anyday.

   I have to admit, I chuckled over Russell’s comparison of himself to his ancestors. I realize he was giving himself a pep talk, but, goodness gracious, what an idiot. He fucking CHOSE to be on Survivor.

   But then I’m disgusted with him anyway. I kind of liked him on his first season. But this season he’s just been a blowhard who sucks at everything. I especially hate the sort of sore loser who throws a tantrum at the end of every challenge — particularly when he’s one of the reasons they lost.

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   crankyguy
   Posted October 8, 2012 at 2:19 pm

   @itchy, that goes without saying. Ave Maria’s butt may be bigger, but better? Oh, hell no. Nothing would make me happier than to see Banker Boobs sending Ave Maria’s big bunda packing.

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   itchy
   Posted October 8, 2012 at 2:25 pm

   Her ass certainly made a believer out of me.

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   ZipLock
   Posted October 8, 2012 at 4:03 pm

   I totally get Russell’s “those who came before me and endured much worse” pep talk. Whenever I’m on a diet? I tell myself, “Hey, if those folks on Survivor can live for more than a month on nothing but rice and coconut milk mixed with Skupin’s blood, I can stick to my low fat diet for a week or so without reaching for the bacon!”

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   JasonR
   Posted October 9, 2012 at 10:06 am

   “Ave fucking over Juggs”. Jeez that sounds REALLY dirty. Somehow I missed that 100-comment minicap. The trolls must have been having a field day.

   Poor Angie. I have a feeling a girl that looks like her was never expected to do much of anything on her own, and she was just not equipped for Survivor. I appreciate the casting agents looking out for us straight guys (and gay girls) though.

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    juddfan
    Posted October 9, 2012 at 11:35 am

    Perhaps Angie can head over to the Bachelor franchise now, does she not look like Aly? Is it me, again . . .?

    I would have preferred her with natural boobs instead of the floatation devices, the double D’s are overkill, IMHO . . . and she’s going to get a bad back eventually. (huh, listen to the gay guy weighing in!)

    I do think many a pretty girl has gotten further than she managed too . . .

    I confess, Russell’s comment about standing on the back of his ancestors felt rather extreme to me . . . . he shouldn’t have had the breakfast cereal, Failio’s, before coming to compete . . . he just can’t seem to stop losing. How could he not climb that ladder? And it must have been rather embarrassing to give up on his tile getting . . . couldn’t he have pulled himself down on the string?

    And, it was a rare and plentiful mini cap indeed . . . It’s interesting reading . . .

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    giffordsaz
    Posted October 9, 2012 at 11:58 am

    I don’t consider this a spoiler.. as it is out there. Ave had to have surgery on her knee for a torn ACL she received in the game. She was on the red carpet for the BB finally party and she didn’t say she had to leave the game.. but stated she tore it in the game and is still recovering. She was on crutches. So stay tuned.. there is hope that she may go out of the game with an idol in her pocket.

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    considerthis
    Posted October 9, 2012 at 12:39 pm

    I’m with you Pottymouth – Malcom Luther King X Jr took it a little far. With a healthy dose of religion integrated into most episodes and now race being floated into the mix what’s next politics? WWMD – What Would Mitt Do??? What if they showed Angie sitting alone on the beach waxing poetic about how her foremotherjugs suffered – Susan B. Anthony, Saline, Silicone, Raquel Welch, Adrienne Barbeaux, Pam Anderson.
    Burnett and the editing crew need to take away the “Suvivor Soapbox” and focus on outwitting, outplaying and outlasting NOT outpreaching.

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    michkabibbles
    Posted October 9, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    i have to say i’m enjoying this season of survivor more than most in recent memory mainly because there’s no one i want to punch in the face (i.e. colton or coach). russell is annoying, and there could be a secret lurker douche we haven’t met yet, but so far everyone is pretty ok. i think ave’s paranoia and complete about face to rc is pretty hilarious. i actually really like rc. she came to play (even though she was pretty try hard about it the first few episodes), and she showed her challenge chops this week.

    @giffordsaz-that’s interesting about ave. i wonder how she’s able to stay in the game with a torn acl? they won’t be able to sit her out every challenge (although it has been two in a row). it’ll be interesting to see what happens. i think the first time yellow team (forget their names) has to go to tribal will be a pretty entertaining experience.

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    giffordsaz
    Posted October 9, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    bibbles. I think she may have tweaked it but maybe will blow it out soon? The Giants Baseball player also thought he tore his and he seems to be doing better.

    I heard some where RC has swam the English Channel. Does anyone know if this is true?

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    Robin
    Posted October 9, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    Thanks Potty Mouth,

    Ooo Good questions!

    I do agree with the boot. I wasn’t suprised or disapointed. I am hoping that Matsing will go to tribal this week, get rid of Russell and Denise and Malcom will be split up and Denise will finally get a chance to be a member of a tribe that has the possibility of winning! I am hoping that she goes to Tandang for selfish purposes. Skupin is my MVP on FS and Denise will be a valuable addition. I can see her carrying Skulpins head over the finish line in a challenge.

    It sure didn’t take Avenue very long to change lanes after Juggs gave her the idol info. That was one of the quickest Middle finger’s to someone who shared really cool information I have seen. heh

    TC, Robin

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    itchy
    Posted October 10, 2012 at 12:09 am

    “I heard some where RC has swam the English Channel.”

    As if Crankyguy isn’t already enough in lust as it is! Shh!

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    Aunt Dorsey
    Posted October 10, 2012 at 2:45 am

    Thanks for the recap Potty Mouth. I’m still trying to keep the tribes straight in my head, let alone the players.

    Ave Maria turning on Banker Juggs was one of the funniest damn things I’ve seen yet! Totally a crack up. She thought Ave was her little lap dog and she turned on her and bit her in the ass. Priceless!

    The four-fingered hand shake? Beyond douchery. I don’t watch sports, so had no clue who Mr. Baseball was, but I can’t stand him, or the Alan Alda sound-alike. That guy needs his adnoids taken out. His voice drives me nuts. Can’t wait to see that little alliance play out.

    I could not believe that Russell could not climb the damn ladder after coming back empty handed? And to top off that epic fail he made a little bitty girl who just wanted some cookies cry. What a baddddddd man…. But Skupkin, is that his name, can’t WAIT to see how the hell he’s going to mortify his flesh next week! How is he going to top bleeding from the eyes?

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    crankyguy
    Posted October 10, 2012 at 6:46 am

    I could not believe that Russell could not climb the damn ladder after coming back empty handed?

    That and considering his problems on the previous season, I wonder if Russell might not have some serious cardiovascular disease going on.

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    crankyguy
    Posted October 10, 2012 at 6:48 am

    *on his previous season*

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    lindaw205
    Posted October 10, 2012 at 7:32 am

    @crankyguy – that’s the first thing I thought, too. When he stumbled getting up the ladder I thought heart failure? valve problem? Don’t they have to undergo a physical first?

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    michkabibbles
    Posted October 10, 2012 at 9:15 am

    the only thing i remember about jeff kent is that we all thought he was a huge douchebag. but he hated barry bonds, so he was an entertaining douchebag.

    i also thought it was really strange russell couldnt pull himself up the ladder. he doesn’t look unfit. even if you don’t have a lot of upperbody strength, most people can still pull themselves up a ladder. i’m able to pull myself out of the swimming pool all summer long, and i’m pretty chubby with no where near the arm muscles russell seems to have. seems to indicate something else might be wrong. although he seemed ok during the running challenges prior to that. i don’t know how those actions might be affected by any health problems he might have.

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    timgunnssister
    Posted October 10, 2012 at 9:16 am

    Matsing is simply tragic.

    If the face mask shattered when Mr. All 3 Stooges dove with it on, why did he take it off and hand it to the next person to go in the water? Seriously, did that fire incident lo those many years ago cause brain damage?

    And I wonder if something happened between Ave and Juggs (that we never saw) that caused the 180 shift in Ave’s attitude. Or, are they not letting her take her meds for her bipolar condition?

    So many questions, so few answers.

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    timgunnssister
    Posted October 10, 2012 at 9:31 am

    As to torn ACL’s, I doubt Ave or Mr. Baseball have torn theirs at this point. I’ve done it and prior to my surgery I routinely blacked out from the pain. Maybe mine was worse than theirs, but still, it’s unbelievably painful for most folks.

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    itchy
    Posted October 10, 2012 at 10:16 am

    Skupnik has always come off as a bit simple.

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    PinkTop
    Posted October 10, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    I laughed out loud when Russell referred to himself as a “strong player.”

    Super curious how the Four Fingers & Moobs fauxliance plays out. I’m on pins and needles!

    Funny how Banker Boobs is no longer most irksome, now that others are getting ample screen time.

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    Annie
    Posted October 10, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    @timgunn….I am also wondering the same thing! They were BFF’s and then all of a sudden Ave is pissed. I think it’s old fashioned jealously…Juggs is moving in on the guy territory and Ava’s jealousssss. Seriously, can no one on the island chill out with their hormones for 5 minutes? sheesh
    Also, I have also had numerous ACL tears, to the point of it rupuring completely requiring ACL reconstructive surgery. The pain is excruciating, I think these guys just tweaked their ACL’s a little, probably minor tears. Who knows…but there’s no way I could do what they are doing with my knee.

    I am also worried about Russell, he looks like he’s in pretty good shape. I guess the challege was very…well, challenging and hard. Lifting yourself up on some raft using a narrow-rung ladder seems very exhausting after diving in several feet of water and holding your breath.

    Also, Malcolm seriously looks like Bradley Cooper.

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    michkabibbles
    Posted October 10, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    until proven otherwise, i’m going with the theory that ave is just a crazypants.