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September 15, 2006
Survivor: Cook Islands . 1st Impressions
Last night the over hyped show of the reality season premiered introducing us to a season of racial divide. Four "Hispanic". Four "Caucasian". Four "Asian". and Four "Black". With me being Hispanic American I just don't have any issues with the show at hand or the direction the show may take. I'm a minority and I understand what the show is potentially trying to capture.
I actually don't care that the tribes are divided by race because I know the first few weeks is a "gimmic" for TV ratings rather than an experimentation of human whatever. I once did write "Go Team Asian" a few days ago but after watching the show I'm directing my attention on a Hispanic team member who has a good chance on winning this game. J.P.
I'm also all for Yul [and his nearly flawless body] making it the end but he's got to go. I need someone who can be a potential villain in the end and Yul looks as if he won't hurt a disease carrying bug.
During the premiere episode Sundra of the "Black" Manihiki tribe says "With our group, it has nothing to do with race." BUT you are a group of three women and 2 men. It has EVERYTHING to do with your sex. Male vs. Female.
There's always some form of segregation within any group. If the women take out the men in the tribe then it comes down to age. Maybe religion. Family values. Sexual Orientation. So again this racial divide just doesn't bother me. People just naturally pull away from others based on something that really doesn't matter.
As for the game this season, Exile Island is back. Another hidden immunity is on the island and someone is going to find it and someone is going to use it this season.
Who is the contestant that stands out the most for me based on 1st impressions? A. Hole Jonathan from "Caucasian" Rarotonga tribe. He just fucking embodies the definition that is abrasive. He irriates me as a viewer, based on the show's editing and because of that I look forward to Jonathan on making it to the multi cultural merge for more drama! We need a potential asshole for us, the viewers, to build up in our head as the show's main villain who may eventually meet their elimination demise in the coming weeks thus making the show that much more pleasurable.
Now J.P. on the other hand is the complete opposite of Jonathan. The almost perfect word that I could use to define J.P. is enduring. [en·dur·ing: 1. persisting or surviving: persisting or surviving in the face of difficulties 2. long-suffering: patient or tolerant despite many difficulties] Of course he's not bad on the eyes either. I expect his social skills will take him to the final four... shirtless all the way through. I'm sure Jeff Probst has to take breaks during the challenges because his massive 10 inch cock won't stay down when J.P. is around!
No female contestant has yet to stand out for me in this season's cast. Men to the end!
As for the predictable racial antics this season... well it finally reared its ugly head in the first immunity challenge. The Black team lost and the Asian team won. Too easy to predict a week ago and worse of a reality come true. The Hispanic team finished 2nd while the Caucasian team finished 3rd. What did the Black team in? A puzzle and a heavy set man.
But when the Black team found out they lost Jeff revealed the twist of that challenge. The losing team had the power to send someone, anyone, to Exile Island. They went after the Caucasian team supposely because of some chicken stealing incident but I feel it was Black vs White so the men of the Black tribe went after the A.Hole known as Jonathan.
And then what happened after that? The Black team went to tribal council where the pussy line was drawn in the sand by the men's dicks.. Who do we have to thank for this? The men of the Black Manihiki tribe because when Jeff asked them during the challenge who they wanted out, the men opted to leave the women out of the decision making process. Of course the women didn't step up either.
So thanks to that idiot move of not inviting the women into the Exile decision because then there was no room left for the option of a unisex voting team. It was Men vs. Women because of their male actions.
I believe what is going to happen in the weeks to come is one tribe will be split into the other racial tribes thus making them the new minority in the other more dominant racial tribes. If the Black team keeps losing and this happens to the Black tribe where they become the minority in the other 3 racial tribes... then the media shit is going to hit the fan. Now that's when this show will get interesting for me.
In Survivor: Cook Islands contestant news... Many have fallen into a TV Crush for J.P., the "Hispanic" Aitutaki tribe hunk. We all know that Brad is the token gay cast member from the Asian tribe but could there be 2 gay cast members this season?
A reader passing through my blog directed my attention to The Silver Fox, "one of Long Beach's most popular [gay] Nightclubs". Here we find they are requesting visitors in the area to stop by to "Watch Survivor on Thursdays at 8:00 PM. Cheer on JP in his quest to survive the challenges of the Cook Islands!"
Hmmm... I know that many straight men work in gay bars because the tips are good and the work is good... but you'd think maybe one night... he'd experiment with his own sexuality, with someone! I'd be the first to say he's 100% straight but the gaydar inside me is tweaking a bit whenever he comes on the tele box.
Checking out the galleries of the Silver Fox website I noticed certain images are missing from certain galleries. Is this poor webmaster mistakes or has the site removed J.P.'s many shirtless, queer pictures? I did find a few featuring the very tall male beauty participating in a gay pride parade float for the bar. At least he's comfortable with his sexuality. Thanks "Ed".
Posted by guytvblog at September 15, 2006 12:53 AM
Comments
i think JP is gay?
but, do you have a thing for yul?
reading his bios... man, that dude has everything to offer..
Posted by: duron at September 15, 2006 3:02 PM
Without BB to amuse us, Survivor rolls in again on yet another island that looks the Same!!Yikers!
Early, we at least got Africa(worse season) and Australia(still about the best)
The last few seasons have been ok. Last sason, at least Shane and Cerie were a riot!
We need a Survivor either in the mountains or Alaska?? Some exotic location besides an island.
Yes, we lose the swimming challenges but that's ok.
No hunks at all this season, virtually no interesting castways!!!
This could be the pitts!! The racial segregation doesnt matter==no larger than lifers here!
Be warned!!! Needs to pick up the ball before Survivor gets the ax!
Posted by: Mike C at September 17, 2006 8:25 PM
no hunks at all? are you blind?
or you put the standard of beauty based on white privilege or such caucasoid look is the sole matter for beauty measurement. Thats racist.
Posted by: duron at September 19, 2006 3:14 PM
Careful with the "racist" comments, this is what Survivor was hoping to start up, if we start a racist war somewhere in the world because of the show then all we're doing is performing like show dogs and giving Survivor more press and ratings.
I love the show but the "race" format is just not that impressive. It really should have been assholes vs pricks.
Posted by: Mr. GuyTVBlog at September 19, 2006 10:14 PM
Despite ,the premise of this season has ignited some controversial statements; latent racist propagada, I feel this show opens new discussion with regards to the topic of racial discrimination and stereotypes, however, its very arduous to succeed a mental equilibrium in society as if the production fails to potray the true image of each races, regardless of the inevitable racist undertones.
Living under patrichial umbrella, to eliminate racism thriumps best when every one sees each person as an indivual rather than their genetic make ups, however, one must come to realization, such: race epitomizes a colossal sociocultural baggage that eploys an indespensable function that is instrumental in configuring or constructing race itself. Race is not biological aspect of factuality so much as an incorporation or often a highly formalized system of power relations. Until society comes into a state of understanding distinctly,they are really not certified to permits discernment on what racialism is.There is a term social scientists apply for the candelabrum of culture implementing the work of race in racist discussion , which is symbolic racism.
There are the pros and the cons of this show, but it does open new discussion in term of racism, whether it is a bad or constructive disccusion.
Im not here to flame racist war, nor I'm a racist. But I would like to pin point certain social sensors or missing links that people mistakenly do, such their ignorance pertains to the subject of racism - latent statements or blant racism.For example, how people stardandized the measure of beauty based on racial background. How people put caucasoid attributes at the highest par on the pedestal of white privilege and hegemony leads to compulsion. It reminds me, the whiter you are, the better looking you are. This kind of mentality or subtle inner hate sets back from its colonial mind. I won't rant more, but perhaps, I was offended by the fact, there are hunks on this show but people determine their attractiveness with regards to their racial background and stereotypes, and such depiction on this show, hopefully, can be as reminder to revise what it means to be a minority where white privilege and entitlement are in question.
Posted by: duron at September 20, 2006 4:11 AM
Wow.. I was just talking out of my ass in my last response but thanks for your detailed response. Enjoy life.
Posted by: Mr. GuyTVBlog at September 20, 2006 4:36 AM
at least I said something rather than having a vacuous mind.cheers.
Posted by: duron at September 20, 2006 7:02 PM
Duron I can't figure the fuck out if you're saying this to me or to anyone reading or to Mike C... anyways... you are bringing a Debbie Downer viewpoint to my TV party and I no longer request to have your Debbie Downer influenced comments here.
Voice your opinion to newsweek or cnn because some here seem to be "vacuous"... except for you.
Plus I just don't think CNN will ever notice my simple blog so maybe there your voice will be adored rather than left on one of my chessy blog posts featuring shirtless guys. Yum!
Posted by: Mr. GuyTVBlog at September 20, 2006 9:44 PM
