[QUOTE=Liberal]
James.
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Excellent. He deserved it.
[QUOTE=Sarahfeena]
I agree with everyone that Amanda blew it with Cerie’s question. It’s NEVER about who else deserves to win, it’s about what can I do to win it myself. The jury is going to respect an answer like that far more.
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I was just yelling at Amanda, “why the hell are you talking up how great your opponent is?!? Are you stupid???”
[QUOTE=squeegee]
I was just yelling at Amanda, “why the hell are you talking up how great your opponent is?!? Are you stupid???”
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Yes. You never want the jury hear your answer and thing “she’s right…her opponent IS the best player.”
Unfortunately for me, life interfered with my reality TV schedule and I kind of … fell off the grid this season (that’ll teach me to become a mom during sweeps month), but did I hear correctly? Next season will be in high definition? Because I will TOTALLY start looking into a nanny and/or earlier bedtime for the baby if that is the case.
[QUOTE=rockle]
Unfortunately for me, life interfered with my reality TV schedule and I kind of … fell off the grid this season (that’ll teach me to become a mom during sweeps month), but did I hear correctly? Next season will be in high definition? Because I will TOTALLY start looking into a nanny and/or earlier bedtime for the baby if that is the case.
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Yes. The next season is in Africa, in HD. Lotsa HD animals to see, even surfing hippos (yes, really).
[QUOTE=squeegee]
Yes. The next season is in Africa, in HD. Lotsa HD animals to see, even surfing hippos (yes, really).
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Well, then I’m in. Again. I will just tell the baby it is a “nature program.”
[QUOTE=FlightlessBird]
I love Burnett for the Final 2 dustup. Good call, although I think he was hoping for a Fan vs a Fave as the final 2.
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In hindsight, it shouldn’t be too surprising that they’ve gone back to Final 2. I don’t have exact vote tallies for all Final 3’s in front of me, but I doubt if any third place contestant has received more than 1 vote. They were always totally irrelevant.
[QUOTE=rockle]
Well, then I’m in. Again. I will just tell the baby it is a “nature program.”
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Welcome back! I missed you. And congratulations!
[QUOTE=jsc1953]
In hindsight, it shouldn’t be too surprising that they’ve gone back to Final 2. I don’t have exact vote tallies for all Final 3’s in front of me, but I doubt if any third place contestant has received more than 1 vote. They were always totally irrelevant.
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Great season. Terrible ending. I think if any season needed a final three, this would have been it. There were guaranteed votes for at least Amanda and Parvati, but I think Cirie would have Perry Masoned them both in the jury vote.
[QUOTE=muldoonthief]
Survivor 74: Mare Tranquilis - Romber vs. Ozzanda.
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Stop it! You’ll make me gay.
[QUOTE=squeegee]
One thing Amanda did get was the 2nd place $100k prize. Twice. In three months. That’s not bad compensation.
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Don’t forget, she also got Ozzy.
[QUOTE=squeegee]
Yes. The next season is in Africa, in HD. Lotsa HD animals to see, even surfing hippos (yes, really).
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I sure hope they come thru on the HD part. They’ve been promising that the “next” season would be HD for several seasons now.
[QUOTE=John Mace]
I sure hope they come thru on the HD part. They’ve been promising that the “next” season would be HD for several seasons now.
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You know, I thought they did…glad to hear I’m not crazy. I hope they do it this time, too…the scenery sounds like it’s going to be awesome.
According to Scientific American, it’s been hard to do because of special considerations for Survivor, like the number of cameras they use and the crap they’re exposed to:
For a while, HD cameras were still considered more clunky and less reliable than their standard-definition counterparts – not a good fit for being dragged around a rainy tropical beach, shooting physical competitions where capturing every second counts. Additionally, the cost of upgrading an elaborate on-location production like “Survivor” to HD is higher than a studio-based series like “Idol” or “Dancing.” All told, “Survivor” uses about 20 cameras, with some for shooting underwater and from helicopters.
During the past couple years, HD camera reliability has improved greatly, and the cost has become more comparable to standard-definition equipment.
[QUOTE=Terminus Est]
Don’t forget, she also got Ozzy.
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Even better compensation. swoon
I enjoyed the finale. I didn’t like Parvati at the start of the season but I could appreciate her win because she did play a good game. I don’t think Amanda’s jury performance was that bad…I think she definitely screwed up Cirie’s question but other than that it was loads better than her performance in China.
I thought there was the possibility of a Parvati-Natalie sex tape after Nat’s question, but I don’t think Parvati needs the money now.
James has to be one of my favorite Survivors ever. He’s such a nice guy and he comes up with so many great one-liners without ever coming across as nasty or mean.
I think the reunion show was one of the better reunions. It was entertaining and I liked the (not-so) subtle digs that Ozzy and Chet both gave to Jeff. 
[QUOTE=Pollux Oil]
I think the reunion show was one of the better reunions. It was entertaining and I liked the (not-so) subtle digs that Ozzy and Chet both gave to Jeff. 
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Refresh my memory.
[QUOTE=Liberal]
According to Scientific American, it’s been hard to do because of special considerations for Survivor, like the number of cameras they use and the crap they’re exposed to:
For a while, HD cameras were still considered more clunky and less reliable than their standard-definition counterparts – not a good fit for being dragged around a rainy tropical beach, shooting physical competitions where capturing every second counts. Additionally, the cost of upgrading an elaborate on-location production like “Survivor” to HD is higher than a studio-based series like “Idol” or “Dancing.” All told, “Survivor” uses about 20 cameras, with some for shooting underwater and from helicopters.
During the past couple years, HD camera reliability has improved greatly, and the cost has become more comparable to standard-definition equipment.
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Of course, Deadliest Catch has been using HD cameras for the past 3 seasons in conditions far worse than you see on Survivor, and they’re all junk by the time they’re done. I just think Burnett is cheap - notice that the jury members have to live in tents after they’re voted out.
[QUOTE=Liberal]
According to Scientific American, it’s been hard to do because of special considerations for Survivor, like the number of cameras they use and the crap they’re exposed to:
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From the same article:
fingers crossed
Speaking of The Amazing Race (in a total but hopefully short hijack), I just saw Sarah (the woman with the prosthetic leg and the total asshole boyfriend/mechanic) on a commercial, though for what, I don’t remember. All I managed to do was notice it was her and go “Hey!” and point at the TV to get supervenusfreak’s attention…