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SURVIVOR Recap: Sandwiches, Sniffs and Snuffs

Posted on 02/27/2015 by Elizabeth in Survivor and General News

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By Andy Sloan

 

Jeff Probst said it right! Survivor is "the greatest social experiment on television." And now in its milestone 30th season, Survivor: Worlds Apart is proving it ain't losing steam.

 

Welcome to Reality Wanted, where like Will Sims, we promise to give all of you sandwiches from the ocean. That's just how we do it!

But before we feast on some sand and seawater, lets break down the Season Premiere into 7 solid takeaways!

 

1. LET THE GAMES BEGIN
Boom! Right off the bat Survivor takes "social experiment" to the next level dividing the castaways into three tribes: White, Blue and No collar. This season, it's a clash of classes and after 39 days, only 1 collar will reign supreme.

 

Jeff first announces that each tribe must name a leader. Joaquin, Dan and Will step up to what is almost identical to the beginning events of Brains/Brawn/Beauty. Props to them for taking the leadership role, but definitely a little risky. This season however, each leader must pick a partner in crime to make a decision on behalf of the tribe.

 

2. TO DECEIVE OR NOT TO DECEIVE
When back at camp, each power duo has the choice between a large bag of beans or a small bag of beans and clue to the hidden immunity idol.

 

The Blue/No collar tribes choose to be honest. How lovely! They also picked roses for their tribe members, Dan rubbed everyone's feet and Will actually made some filet and goat cheese sandwiches from the ocean. Television's finest I'd say.

 

The cutthroat corporate world proved influential over at the Masaya Tribe as Joaquin and So chose to deceive rather than be honest. Do I approve? Yes.

 

Lets talk about Joaquin for a second though. Currently, if I had to compare him to a Survivor alum, it'd be Shannon from Nicaragua. His cockiness could get him into some trouble.. And by that I mean wait a few more paragraphs.

 

Joaquin and So's awful attempt at deception spurred Shirin to play ball by quickly making an alliance with Carolyn and Max. This is the gameplay I want to see! Shirin, if I had some muffin, or knew how to bake some muffins, they'd be yours. All of the muffins. Way to be!

 

3. LOVE.. OR SOMETHING
Lets just go ahead and talk about the coconut shaped elephant in the room. Jenn, I am personally so sorry that you are stuck on an island with the coconut vendor from Santa Monica. Does this man realize he's on TV? After solidifying a one-sided alliance with Jenn, Vince goes in for a solid hug and a long sniff. A SNIFF PEOPLE! That sniff did not get by on me and if you're reading this and didn't see, go back and watch it.

 

Rightfully so, Jenn plays a strong social game and gets close with her fellow tribe members, especially Joe. But don't worry America, she doesn't have feelings for Joe. She has all her time and energy to devote to Vince's caring ways and always be there for a hug.

 

Jenn if this post somehow makes it back in time and into your hands, please run. PLEASE! Vince is like Brandon Hantz and ain't nobody got time for that!

 

4. DAN'S UNDERWEAR
Give this man some pants please.

 

5. FIRST IDOL OF THE SEASON
Special shout out to Carolyn for being the kinder, more social Russell Hantz! Over at the White Collar Tribe, So and Joaquin struggle to find an idol with their clue, HOWEVER, Carolyn keeps a watchful eye to see where they're headed. With what seemed like little effort at all, the corporate exec discovered the first idol of the season, no clue needed.

 

Taking some hints from Russell Hantz and I'm definitely a fan! Keep it up!

 

6. 50 SHADES OF YOU CAN'T DO A PUZZLE
First Immunity challenge of the season! LEGGO! This challenge is broken up into physical and mental stages, with the most important component of the game being 1 out of possible 3 puzzles.

 

No Collar and Blue collar opt for the 10 piece, visual puzzle, while the white collars side with the logical 50 piece puzzle. Joe brings home the Nargarote Tribe (No Collar) a first place victory, while Mike makes up for his slow start with a second place victory for the Escameca Tribe (Blue Collar).

 

As you put it yourself Shirin, you're in some deep sheep! Shirin bombed the puzzle granting the Masaya Tribe (White Collars) a date night with Jeff Probst and 10 million viewers.

 

7. "IT'S GONNA BE A GIRL TONIGHT. WE ALL KNOW THAT"
Back at camp, it's egg scramble city, as the 6 castaways on the chopping block fight for their Survivor life. My only problem with this is why does it have to be a girl? Right now, I think 4/6 people add something to this tribe. So adds a physical and drama element, Carolyn a strategic element, Joaquin a physical and cocky element, and Shirin a strategic and lovable element. Personally, I'm not getting much from Max or Tyler, so as of now I'm indifferent about their departure.

 

At first So seems to be calling the shots, getting the tribe to target Carolyn for not volunteering to step up. HOWEVER, Carolyn drops an idol bomb on Tyler, garnering trust and changing the tides.

 

At tribal council, it's "Survivor Warfare!" So and Carolyn battle for swing votes, calling out alliances around camp. In the end, So joined some Survivor greats (shout out to Francesca Hogi) and was the first person voted off of Survivor: Worlds Apart

 

THE REMAINING CASTAWAYS:
The Standouts (Castaways with the best shot at making the merge):
1. Carolyn: Has the idol and has built a solid trust among her alliance members
2. Shirin: A fan of the show and pair with Carolyn
3. Mike: Likable and brought his tribe to a come from behind victory
4. Rodney: Physical and can make emotional connections with other players
5. Jenn: Social and likable
6. Joe: Physical, social and can provide for his tribe

The Easyouts (Castaways that won't make the merge):
7. Joaquin: Currently on the outs of his tribe, with little social game SO FAR
8. Dan: Gets on everyone's nerves and needs to put on pants
9. Nina: An inspiration in the real world, but weak in challenges
10. Vince: This man be crazy

The Whereabouts (Castaways that I have no idea where they stand):
11. Tyler: Aligned with Carolyn, but not calling the shots
12. Max: Take the damn twig outta your mouth at tribal council
13. Kelly: Haven't seen much from you
14. Sierra: Are you even there?
15. Lindsey: Definitely seem to be a fierce competitor, but haven't seen much just yet
16. Hali: Spoke about 1 time the whole episode. But hey, smart and wicked attractive
17. Will: Must've been making sandwiches the whole episode

 

That's all I have for you today! See you all next week for an other wild week of Survivor!

 

Photo credit: CBS

 


  


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