IT’S TIME! Drop your thoughts / questions / observations about tonight’s episode in the thread and Jason and I will address as many as we can in tomorrow’s recap…
I had meetings and we had to wait until today to watch, ugh. I know that I am not cut out for the physical aspect of this show, both the literal challenges and just the challenge of being out in the bugs and the sun and without coffee and ice for my drinks--thus, I would never apply and surely would never accept. The chance to be uncomfortable, sore, bruised, bitten, sunburned, exposed, and humiliated and then LOSE? On national tv?? Pass pass pass. I know myself. Not for me. HOWEVER if for some reason this was a Hunger Games situation and I had to choose to do this with some lead time, for goodness' sake I would train! I would study all of the challenges. I would be the best swimmer I could be, the best fake friend I could be, the most helpful, at least more than reasonably fit. I do not understand the casting or the personality that just decides to wing it. I just don't believe that there aren't applicants who were better prepared and not just also 26, the age to be this season apparently.
I binged 40 seasons in the last 2.5 years, so the week to week watching of the last four seasons is tough, but I do appreciate having shared appointment television. I think the early episodes in a season are hard because you can't really get a good overview of all 3 tribes, much less all 18 players. I have my fingers crossed for a few good contestants and good game play...because a repeat of that tribal would be something else.
I’m torn about Emily. She seems annoying. But also… she’s not a cookie cutter player who is emotionally fragile and whines about bugs living in nature. Survivor has had such boring players lately…. Maybe she’s gonna be a breath of fresh air? (I might eat those words later lol)
This cast is so whiny already. It’s going to be an interesting season. I haven’t been invested in a season since 40, but tonight’s episode is not a good look. Emily (well really the whole Lulu tribe) is going to drive me NUTS! Rooting for Bruce to go far.
In the Post-Covid Survivor era, the winners have all been “lovable losers”. Season 45 *might* have flooded the zone with losers hoping that America will love ONE of them
Can’t stand a quitter!! My kids and I all hoped that they would send her to Exile Island so she could be tortured for one more night.
Also, this group looks like sad repeats of memorable people from last season. Hi Carolyn, YamYam and Carson the reboot. I mean at least bring a Boston Rob, Sandra and Parvati type to the game to make it interesting.
Really hoping this season proves to be them overcoming and less sad weakness
I think Hannah was cast specifically to talk about how hard it is and quit so that Jeff and the producers can say, “See?!? It’s still just as hard!” I think Jeff seemed somewhat frustrated at Tribal, but he cares more about the perception of the game “evolving” and being “more challenging than ever before”.
The fact that Brandon basically fell to his death and landed on his neck and Jeff was like rub some dirt in it or something and keep moving is WILD. I have never seen a player more paranoid from the jump than Emily, and I watch big brother regularly. Those people have a monopoly on paranoia.
I’ve been binge watching old seasons all summer, so to watch this new season in contrast with old ones really highlights the weakness of many of these cast members. So many of the young members seem so mentally weak and aren’t cut out for this type of game.
How soon after Emily said “I would rather be voted off first” within the first 5 minutes did we know she would at least be the target of the first vote?
So far this is the exact opposite of last year’s cast. Last season I would have been happy with just about anyone winning. This season, I don’t want anyone to win. This seems like the whiniest and most pessimistic cast ever.
I had meetings and we had to wait until today to watch, ugh. I know that I am not cut out for the physical aspect of this show, both the literal challenges and just the challenge of being out in the bugs and the sun and without coffee and ice for my drinks--thus, I would never apply and surely would never accept. The chance to be uncomfortable, sore, bruised, bitten, sunburned, exposed, and humiliated and then LOSE? On national tv?? Pass pass pass. I know myself. Not for me. HOWEVER if for some reason this was a Hunger Games situation and I had to choose to do this with some lead time, for goodness' sake I would train! I would study all of the challenges. I would be the best swimmer I could be, the best fake friend I could be, the most helpful, at least more than reasonably fit. I do not understand the casting or the personality that just decides to wing it. I just don't believe that there aren't applicants who were better prepared and not just also 26, the age to be this season apparently.
I binged 40 seasons in the last 2.5 years, so the week to week watching of the last four seasons is tough, but I do appreciate having shared appointment television. I think the early episodes in a season are hard because you can't really get a good overview of all 3 tribes, much less all 18 players. I have my fingers crossed for a few good contestants and good game play...because a repeat of that tribal would be something else.
Anyone else catch Sabiyah‘s “Shart in the Dark?” Excited to see how this advantage passes through S45.
What's up with Bruce's attire??
I’m torn about Emily. She seems annoying. But also… she’s not a cookie cutter player who is emotionally fragile and whines about bugs living in nature. Survivor has had such boring players lately…. Maybe she’s gonna be a breath of fresh air? (I might eat those words later lol)
Brandon coining the term “LuLuLosers” made me laugh
This cast is so whiny already. It’s going to be an interesting season. I haven’t been invested in a season since 40, but tonight’s episode is not a good look. Emily (well really the whole Lulu tribe) is going to drive me NUTS! Rooting for Bruce to go far.
In the Post-Covid Survivor era, the winners have all been “lovable losers”. Season 45 *might* have flooded the zone with losers hoping that America will love ONE of them
Hannah: “I quit smoking sheer seconds before getting on this boat”
-later-
“This is SO.HARD.”
Can’t stand a quitter!! My kids and I all hoped that they would send her to Exile Island so she could be tortured for one more night.
Also, this group looks like sad repeats of memorable people from last season. Hi Carolyn, YamYam and Carson the reboot. I mean at least bring a Boston Rob, Sandra and Parvati type to the game to make it interesting.
Really hoping this season proves to be them overcoming and less sad weakness
I think Hannah was cast specifically to talk about how hard it is and quit so that Jeff and the producers can say, “See?!? It’s still just as hard!” I think Jeff seemed somewhat frustrated at Tribal, but he cares more about the perception of the game “evolving” and being “more challenging than ever before”.
The fact that Brandon basically fell to his death and landed on his neck and Jeff was like rub some dirt in it or something and keep moving is WILD. I have never seen a player more paranoid from the jump than Emily, and I watch big brother regularly. Those people have a monopoly on paranoia.
Did they think they were going on some other show?? So many of them seem completely shocked by how difficult Survivor is.
I’ve been binge watching old seasons all summer, so to watch this new season in contrast with old ones really highlights the weakness of many of these cast members. So many of the young members seem so mentally weak and aren’t cut out for this type of game.
Brandon: *falls ten feet directly on his neck*
Jeff: “You wanted Survivor, Brandon. You got it! Now, dig through it!”
LuLu is so bad that Johnathan Young from S42 would’ve beat them in every challenge by himself. LOL
Let’s go Brandon is all I gotta say.
How soon after Emily said “I would rather be voted off first” within the first 5 minutes did we know she would at least be the target of the first vote?
While the *spoiler alert* self-elimination was a shock, nothing could’ve prepared me for THE EXORCIST commercial playing immediately after.
Oh my gosh, Yes! I screamed “CLOSE YOUR EYES” at my kids and started singing. What the hell!!
And here’s the man who can do hard things….its Jason waterfalls
This tribal council brought to you by Kleenex.
This season’s proving to be a TOUGH look for Gen-Z
So far this is the exact opposite of last year’s cast. Last season I would have been happy with just about anyone winning. This season, I don’t want anyone to win. This seems like the whiniest and most pessimistic cast ever.
Yeah early vibes are TOUGH. I did enjoy Emily’s horror at the pyramids convo though
(Also, I have takes about all the astrology)
It's too much.
Our recording missed the first 15 minutes (WHYYYYYYYY)
Has there ever been an all time worst performance in the opening challenge than Brandon’s? Would you return to camp after that or just self eliminate?
If I was homeboy who fainted and then had an emotional breakdown before they even got to mid-day, a self-elim would definitely be on the table
Bunch of nerds