What I talk about when I talk about survivor.

Having never watched the survivor show, i went in with an open mind and a meek curiosity. I don’t much enjoy watching tv, but i figured the show must be important if it is required for our class.  Truthfully, the show didn’t interest me much. However, i think we would be hard pressed to see more of the communication theories we have learned in action. The fact that the show has the theme Blood vs. Water makes it even more interesting. When the couples were first separated, it made me think of the change it would have on the show. Would the couples form a secret cohesion? or would they truly combat each other?

Moving forward, the most interesting part of the show to me was watching John and Jeremy team up to protect their wives.  Then watching the lies and deceit that follow. Understanding that this is just a game makes it easy, but if this was a real life situation (and life can often be compared to just a game), it would make them terrible people. I found it funny to see the two faced actions of the characters when we see their actions, followed by their one-on-one interviews.

Just a short two episodes in, i am just getting a hang of the show and starting to understand how each character plays the game. I have also found it fun to make my assumptions of who may win, what characters are strong and which are weak. I do realize that while the battle in episode two relied heavily on physical strength, that the game is likely more mental than anything.  Nomatter what happens, I am sure that cast of this show will do whatever it takes to win the prize money. May the best win.