Were I in his tribe, I’d try to subtly make sure the machete is always somewhere out of Brandon’s reach. His repressed anger at himself could actually lead to a complete loss of self-control at some point.
Brandon’s backstory makes him even more of an asshole creep than he comes across as on the show. (Beating your 16 year old pregnant wife. Forcing her to walk behind him with her head down so she doesn’t look at any guys. What a charmer.)
I’m with you. While we are at it, the challenges should actually be survival oriented. Some demonstration of a useful skill, or a team effort that needs everyone to help.
There was a post from Brandon’s wife at the bottom of this online article that appears to have now been removed. The post was from July 2010, so it was before anyone knew who he was. The text read:
A year or two ago OLN showed the previous seasons in order and the ones where they got nothing were awful. The contestants spent the entire time between challenges sitting around and whining about how tired and hungry they were. There were no confrontations like the one between Hantz and Mikayla because no one had the energy to do something like that.
I watch pretty much everything on my DVR now, so I just FF through the whole RI bullshit. I don’t care about any of it. Do the producers even know if people like this or not? I can’t imagine it gives the show any better ratings.
The white chick who got voted off last week… Why are these people so much in denial? The tribe wasn’t “ready” for someone who was playing the game right off the bat? Yeah, right. It’s always someone else’s fault.
They need to get rid of Brandon. He really is dangerous and disruptive. And what is he… about 5 ft 0 inches? He’s the scary kind of religious.
I just got caught on episodes 1-3, thanks to Primetime on Demand. Some comments:
Yeah, poetry lady is nuts. Although I don’t believe for one second that Jeff Probst yawned and shuffled his feet during her Redemption Island challenge psyche-up babbling. He’s a gentleman if nothing else. So I firmly believe that he listened politely and his reactions were just clever editing.
Brandon is in need of some serious counseling. He’s very close to wanting women to walk around in burquas so as to not tempt the weak men. Hint to Brandon: This is what happens when you get married before you’ve exited adolescence. Most men your age don’t feel shackled by a lifelong commitment to one woman because they’re not ready yet.
Christine from Long Island sealed her fate with her big mouth. I think it’s funny that she’s so obviously bitter at Coach when she’s the one who began the animosity with her “Welcome to you, temporarily.” Pretty bold words from someone who just started the game 5 minutes ago.
I hate when the Producers stack up 15 20 and 30 year olds against 2 people over 40. At the very least, they should give them a fighting chance by evening the age brackets
Chris the marijuana dispensary guy is as abrasive and unlikeable as anyone I’ve ever seen on Survivor.
I don’t know what to make of Coach. The editors have either worked hard to redeem his image as a vulnerable nutcase, or he’s actually found his way back to sanity.
The black woman (name begins with an S?) on Coach’s tribe has been seething with anger from Day 1. She needs to dial back the 'tude.
It’s seems apparent that if Ozzy’s tribe loses another immunity challenge, that Cochran will be off the show. That’s a shame because he’s one of the few people who actually has a personality. Though it’d be nice if he’d quit channeling Woody Allen because I can’t stand him.
Has the Rancher said two words?
I actually like that they are feeding them more this season. I could do without the obligatory pixellations as their clothing gets looser and looser.
I felt bad for Papa Bear when he tried to salvage himself with the fake HII. He seemed like a nice chap and I wish he’d have lasted longer in the game.
Can’t say as that’s a bad thing in my book. I can’t stand it when they need to manufacture drama. Split the difference so that the blow outs are really good and they actually have to survive a bit.
I’m certain that there is no way in hell he would ever be on Survivor if not for the family connection. Coach observed last week that Brandon has “Demons.” If by “Demons” he meant “Mental Illness” then I agree.
Wow. Just, wow. If this is legit, it’s seriously disturbing.
[QUOTE=Brandon’s Wife (allegedly)]
We found out **a month before my 16th birthday **that i was pregnant and we were sooooooo excited even though we had stopped trying we were glad we where finally going to have a family!!!
[/QUOTE]
Bwuh???!!
Coach does seem to have much more self-awareness this time around. Though, in past seasons his full crazy took a while to emerge, as I recall. There’s still time.
That finger point sucked so bad. I interact regularly with folks whose theology includes a God who makes your traffic lights green. If Jesus had to spend an hour with Brother Brandon, he’d be quotin’ The Dude:
“Brandon, I love you but sooner or later you’re going to have to face the fact you’re a goddamn moron.”
Let’s cast it, then. We need 18, with a good mix of girls and guys.
Philip
Brandon Hantz
That singing lady who got kicked off before the show began(We’re on Survivor!)
Coach(though he has been more normal lately)
Poetry Lady
I suggested Survivor: Jerry Springer a couple of years ago. Apparently, there is already a wife beater, but we need trannies, cougars, whores, goths, head bangers, Gay for pay, dominatrix, pregnant teen, gigolo, morbidly obese, anorexic, bigamist, Amish Rumspringa dude.
