Scrap that, Russell Hantz is number two

I mean, I cringed at some of the things he'd occasionally say but he dominated the season and made it enjoyable to watch. He destroyed everyone in a game sense and in his confessionals... like I said pretty fun to watch. :joker:

But he lost

Shambo/Natalie/Erik <3

you couldn't go ANYWHERE in the Survivor internet community in the fall of 2009 without getting a taste of the Russell/Natalie debates, it was unreal. Like, we kinda got like a quarter of the way there after Kaoh Rong but nothing will compare to the aftermath of Samoa.

That's because you can't count out a bitter jury, which is fine, especially because Natalie actually knew what she was doing aligning with Russell so even though I don't think she deserved it over Russell, it depends on the jury and she's a perfectly fine winner. It's actually a kinda funny end to the season as well since Russell always said he'd be guaranteed to win against her. :joker:

With that said, Russell still destroyed everyone in the game tho... :joker: But doing that doesn't mean he has to win.

It's Russell's fault the jury was bitter since his social game was horrendous whilst Natalie's was good (e.g. she was good friends with Laura's alliance) which is why they voted Natalie over Russell

yeah, if you handpick the jury and they refuse to vote for you to win that really reflects worse on your game than the jury's decision.

Also Samoa could have been a decent season had it not been edited as a fourteen week-long sequel hook to Heroes vs. Villains, for which I'm even bitterer towards Russell

So I usually don't watch the Reunion show (not sure if I should?) but I decided to watch some of it now and Russell is actually kinda pathetic in this. Basically begging/paying to get the title of Sole Survivor. :laugh3:

Although, him throwing Jaison's socks in the fire again... :joker:

I'll probably already get started on Heroes vs. Villains soon since I don't have much to do today.

Although I'm overloading on Survivor last night & today so for now I'm just taking a look at the cast... Opposite from the Second Chances season that's supposed to be coming up, they picked waaay better females overall but the males they chose should still be interesting/polarizing enough characters. Hopefully the combinations make for a good season. :fc:

Amanda - Heeell Yeees :clap1:
Candice - Why her? :joker:
Cirie - Heeell Yeees :clap1:
Colby - Don't know him
James - :clap1:
JT - Heeell Yeees :clap1:
Sugar - Heeell Yeees :clap1:
Rupert - Still not sure
Stephenie - Sooo excited that she's back... feels like it's been a long time since I've seen her :clap1:
Tom - Ehhh I'd rather not see him back

Coach - Eek
Courtney - Heeell Yeees :clap1:
Danielle - Ok
Jerri - Don't know her
Parvati - :clap1: why is she even a Villain? :joker:
Randy - Kinda eek
Rob - Don't know him but I believe this is the Boston Rob that Phillip from Caramoan talked about?
Russell - Yes I'll see another season with him :clap1:
Sandra - Ok :clap1:
Tyson - Eek

Boston Rob wasn't bad in HvsV

I have faith in Boston Rob if he's some kind of Survivor legend but idk if I trust what Phillip says. :joker:

Watching the first episode of HvV now and I'm loving this already. :joker: The first reward comp was great. Sandra snatching Sugar's bra and Sugar winning anyway and giving her two middle fingers. :laugh3: But oh I was so worried Stephenie was gonna get med-evac'd in the first comp. :worry:

Stepheme popping her shoulder back in place and getting straight back to beating people up :clap1:

Mess didn't Courtney shout break her arm too

Yeah idk what that was about... :joker: what a mess if it was actually done intentionally

Even bigger mess is this Dragon Slayer & Black Widow showmance

Awww @ Sugar being the first to go. </3 But I'd kinda rather it be her than the others who were mentioned (Stephenie/Cirie/Amanda).

Heroes vs. Villains is my favourite survivor season ever :lovedup: (it was my first too)

Looking forward to starting Australian Outback tomorrow!

I can assure you that it will RAWK

Enjoy the Jerri experience! :clap1:

Ughhh at Stephenie going so soon. :( I was finding her to be really entertaining as well.

Can I just reiterate what a fantastic moment Sue's speech was :flutter: I re-watched it though, and it wasn't as impactful, but it hit me like a ton of bricks when i first heard it.

Sues speech is iconic but omg it made me hate her for all of ten minutes, my jaw just dropped and I felt the deepest empathy for Kelly, I probably would've burst into tears had someone ripped a strip of me like Sue did.