Survivor Guatemala: Week 1
Crazy start to this latest Survivor, eleven miles across rugged terrain, jungle and water. People were getting whacked by weapon-like branches, passing out, and throwing up. It was insane.
I’ll just do a run-through with my first impressions.
Nakum
Bobby Jon was brought back to head up Tribe Nakum. The guy is a workhorse who doesn’t know when to quit. For all his efforts, he got massive cramping with a side order of vomit.
Our boy Blake caught a spike-lined branch in his shoulder. Luckily, the nurse was on stand-by with pliers to pull the embedded needles out of his bloody shoulder. Yeah, cool.
Brandon was the farmer who thought that Bobby Jon was stupid then proceeded to fall on his ass. On the plus side, he’s the only male in this tribe who didn’t blow chunks.
Brooke did very little to make herself noticed. That makes her a favorite to win. Bright girl.
Cindy likes pine forest scent, Trivial Pursuit and Galaga. Ok, you caught me, she had practically nothing to say on today’s show.
Danni is a sports radio talk show host. All the guys want her.
Poor Jim was beat after the competition, almost literally. The team sent him packing. Hardly knew ya buddy.
Judd is a New York City doorman and the least fit Survivor on the show. You guessed it, comic relief.
Good thing this tribe had Margaret. As the solitary nurse spread among four cramped up, passed out, cookie-tossing fellows, she was a bit busy.
Yaxha
Stephanie deserves some kind of supreme title that reflects her pure hossness. I’ll give this one some thought.
Amy didn’t do much this show. Maybe her luxury item is her police baton and she’ll start using it?
Brian the Ivy League student was a little to up. The forcast calls for “annoying.”
Brianna is the show’s eye candy. She won’t be leaving for awhile.
Gary is a lying liar. Telling those kids he’s not an ex-NFL quarterback? Shameless.
Jamie didn’t do much, thus I think he’s a genius.
Lydia is far too happy. It’s scary.
Morgan is pretty happy, but not nearly as happy as Lydia.
Rafe might be a cheerleader, a boy scout leader, or the world’s next mad scientist. I need more time to be sure.
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Agree with most of your assessment… Gary didn’t say “I’m not an NFL QB”… he said he used runs a landscape business… as long as he sticks with that, he may not have to ever deny his “Secret Identity…” mu hww haaa haaa haaa….
Don’t like Rafe. He will tie with Brian as most annoying. He should do well since he’s a Wilderness Guide but you wouldn’t have picked up that since we didn’t see him hold the compass one time during their hike through spike infested trees.
Speaking of which, looks like Blake may be the next to go (if their team loses immunity). He’s having a hard time. Poor fella.
I was quite pleased to see both Bobby Jon and Stephanie. 2 of my all-time favs. It was great to see Stephanie NOT go to tribal council for once. I hope she or Bobby Job win the money. Bobby Jon is a hoss and has to get past the dehydration thing soon or he’s toast.
All in all a great season opener! So far, no one person stands out as “the big jerk who needs to go” like in past episodes. It made sense to send Jim home since he was injured and like 138 years old. Hard to believe he past the physical to even get on the show.
Until next week!
AP
My, my, Mayan …
I disagree with your “lying liar” assessment of Gary. Just because he didn’t download his full resume and professional history for the camping kiddos doesn’t mean he is a lying liar. If that’s the case, then they all are lying liars. I think Gary’s smart, and I would’ve done the very same thing. He told people what his current occupation is and that is all the info that they need to know.
Yes, Brian will likely become a very annoying little collegiate smartie in coming episodes. He was already annoyingly vocal last night in getting his team to rise early and get a jump on the jungle walk. That “assertiveness” will most likely turn into whining and complaining and selfishness.
Margaret has proved her usefulness and value with her nursing skills. She was low-key about it and not bossy. If she keeps her head to the ground, I think she’ll be around for a while.
The low-keyers are ones to watch, mos def. Also, watch out for the weenies and weakest links. I think they can either use these traits strategically for good or for they’ll contribute to their demise.
Only one of the PYT posse (Danni, Brianna, Morgan) will make it to the final two or three. I predict that they’ll either turn into complainers or manipulators. And perhaps we’ll even get a shining hoss of a star out of this bunch who we never suspected. One of them could be responsible for the romance factor with Blake or Bobby Jon (if those guys even make it past the hurling, etc.).
Speaking of Bobby Jon … I’m just not real sure he and Stephenie are going to make it, ONLY based on the fact that the other team members may not like it that these two have been given a second chance at the million. If I were a team member, this would be something I’d have to consider. Do I think that’s fair or not? Or … do I fuggedaboutit and just look at them in light of will they help me win the game?
One more thing: when reading the bios before last night’s show, I initially thought the police chick, zookeeper and fishmonger would be the toughest broads. So far, they’re not. Time will tell. And a lot will change in the next several months.
I haven’t watched “Survivor” since the first season, so I’m having fun with this!
P.S. G-U-A-T-E-M-A-L-A
Nice write-ups guys. I agree for the most part. Now that I’ve got some skin in the game, I’ll be watching this season with more verve.