Originally Posted By Lisann22 Wow! This is going to be interesting. I'm not sure how I feel about this idea. Opens up all kinds of social issues, however the comment that the show is a "social experiment" does make sense. <a href="http://www.comcast.net/entertainment/index.jsp?cat=ENTERTAINMENT&fn=/2006/08/23/461359.html&cvqh=itn_survivor" target="_blank">http://www.comcast.net/enterta inment/index.jsp?cat=ENTERTAINMENT&fn=/2006/08/23/461359.html&cvqh=itn_survivor</a> New 'Survivor' Divides Groups by Race By Associated Press 2 hours ago LOS ANGELES - Get ready for a segregated "Survivor." Race will matter on the upcoming season of the CBS show as contestants will be divided into four tribes by ethnicity. That means blacks, whites, Latinos and Asians in separate groups. The announcement was made on CBS' Early Show. Host Jeff Probst says the idea "actually came from the criticism that 'Survivor' was not ethnically diverse enough." He says the twist fits in perfectly with what "Survivor" does, saying the show is "a social experiment. And this is adding another layer to that experiment." Probst says contestants had mixed reactions to the racial divisions. This time the new Survivors are stranded on the Cook Islands in the South Pacific. The castaways include a police officer, a heavy metal guitarist, an attorney and a nail salon manager. The new season of Survivor debuts September 14th.
Originally Posted By seanyoda The tribes were announced this morning. The official website is now up at <a href="http://www.cbs.com/primetime/survivor13/" target="_blank">http://www.cbs.com/primetime/s urvivor13/</a> The tribe members are as follows: African-American Tribe: # Make-up artist, Rebecca Borman, 34, from Laurelton, N.Y. # Jazz musician and recording artist Sekou Bunch, 45, of Los Angeles # Nursing student Stephannie Favor, 35, of Columbia, S.C. # Retail salesman Nathan Gonzalez, 26, of Los Angeles # Sundra Oakley, 31, an actress from Los Angeles Asian-American Tribe: # Nail salon manager Anh-Tuan "Cao Boi" Bui (pronounced Cowboy), 42, from Christianburg, Va. # Attorney Becky Lee, 28, of Washington, D.C. # Management consultant Yul Kwon, 31, of San Mateo, Calif. # Real estate agent Jenny Guzon-Bae, 36, of Lake Forest, Ill. # Fashion Director Brad Virata, 29, of Los Angeles Hispanic Tribe: # Heavy metal guitarist Billy Garcia, 36, of New York # Professional volleyball player J.P. Calderon, 30, of Marina Del Rey, Calif. # Police officer Cristina Coria, 35, of Los Angeles # Waiter Oscar "Ozzy" Lusth, 25, of Venice, Calif. # Technology risk consultant Cecilia Mansilla, 29, of Oakland, Calif. White Tribe: # Copier salesman Adam Gentry, 28, of San Diego, Calif. # Writer-producer Jonathan Penner, 44, of Los Angeles # Boxer-waitress Parvati Shallow, 23, of Los Angeles # Performer-roller girl Jessica Smith, 27, of Chico, Calif. # Pre-med student Candice Woodcock, 23, of Fayetteville, N.C.
Originally Posted By seanyoda Yep. And HALF of them are from southern California (9 from the LA basin & 1 from San Diego).
Originally Posted By LacyBelle Can't wait! Large cast this season at 20. I've been reading about all the controversy about the tribe splits and wonder how it will play out and the ratings Mark Burnett will get.
Originally Posted By debtee ohhh darn, I've seen no mention of this on our TV. I don't know what's up with channel 9 they used to screen Survivor a week behind you guys and they changed that last season and it seems they will again this season! So now we can't talk to u guys about all the action!
Originally Posted By Shooba I wonder if this will be like most seasons where there are more than 2 tribes. It seems that they just end up merging quickly. This so-called social experiment might only last 2 episodes if history is any indication. In any case, seems like the same show as always so far. That's not a bad thing.
Originally Posted By DAR <<This so-called social experiment might only last 2 episodes if history is any indication>> That's what I'm guessing too. You know I've heard people talk how this is reprehensible and it doesn't reflect society today. Well I've got a news flash. Go to any large city in the U.S. and there's area where one group is the predominant group. To me this is much ado about nothing.
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun It's just a game, and I am adicted to watching it... But... it IS just a game, why are people getting so bent out of shape about how they are matched up? How is this different than Old Men, Old women, Young men, Young women?
Originally Posted By DAR <<How is this different than Old Men, Old women, Young men, Young women? >> It's not it's just a way for the show to get attention. Truth be told I'm not going to watch. My interest in the show has wained considerably the last few go rounds. Thursday's are now the Office and Earl.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I don't think it will be an issue for long. If anything I think it makes the Asian tribe the strongest because they are the most diverse. Non-Asians often don't relize the divisiveness and prejudice that exists between the different Asian cultures. Although I think much of that falls away as the generations become more American and less Asian culturally. OK I'm done rambling. I personally think Stephanie made the right decision, not 'cause she stuck with the girls, but because Seku (sp) wasn't a good leader but insisted on being in charge. They'll be stronger with him gone and I think Steph should align with Nate for the longer haul.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 It was the same old Survivor. It's all about pulling your weight around camp, doing well in the challenges and getting along. However, I think there will be issues down the road that will arise due to them being seperated in this way. We shall see.
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun Although I will watch and most likely enjoy the show. (It's also time for just me and my 11 yr old - as the younger one is in bed), I agree with DAR, just something to get a rise out of some people and get the show more attention.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Nothing new there, they try a new "twist" just about every season. It doesn't look like we'll get one this season, but I'd love to see a new "Rupert" or "Cerie". People like them make the show so much more fun to watch.
Originally Posted By jnemo I could not believe when the men in the tribe that lost did not allow the women in on the decision of who went to Exile Island.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Exile Island is a bit more brutal than last years. I like that. Last year most of them used it as a retreat away. I'm laughing a bit because it's always hard to find the characters or stand outs when the show first begins but when they get down to around 8 everyone on here is a bit more fiesty about their choices.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Rupert stood out before the first commercial break on Pearl Islands. I missed the first ep of Exile Island (I was at WDW) but Cerie sure made an impression in the second ep. Sadly no one is showing that much personality yet. Hopefully someone at Bobby Jon level will start to appear. We'll see, some seasons are better than others. And jnemo, I think the women should have stepped up and gone with the men to make the decision. Just my 2 cents, but the men wouldn't have been able to exlude the women if the women hadn't let them. Then again, the women did come out on top in the vote that mattered.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Well, I'd say cao boi from the Asian team made an impression. LOL! I'm just saying sometimes it takes a couple weeks for the people to emerge plus this years there's 20 of them, well 19 now. Hard for everyone to get camera time.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb True. Most seasons it does take time for someone to stand out. At least no one is singing made up songs at the top of her lungs. Cao Boi, may be the one to look out for, but I had similar thoughts about Bruce last season and he got on my nerves pretty quickly. That "bad wind" deal WAS pretty funny, especially after he left a mark on pretty boy Brad's face, lol.
