It's been a long time since Survivor had a winner as "deserving" as Chris, from a gameplay standpoint. I agree with Chad-- he played the game amazingly well, from the his great psychological insight into how to get the women to give him a chance to winning the final two immunity challenges. And his answers in the final tribal council were spot-on perfect, the best answers I've heard on any season. Good on him for winning. The first two thirds of the season were a grand snooze, but the end finally kicked into gear. I hope they don't go back to the battle of the sexes any time soon, though.
Oh-- and that vertical maze was pretty cool, although it wound up being less interesting to watch than I expected. But a neat idea nonetheless. Hooray for no "fallen comrades" trivia challenge, too.
Posted by Peter at December 12, 2004 11:13 PMWell, it was fairly interesting, although I really wished they'd get off the "swear on your son" thing.
Any thoughts on having 20 contestants next season?
Posted by: Matt J. on December 14, 2004 04:59 PMAll I know is, the next time any of you beat me at a game, I'll be demanding an apology.
Posted by: Stephen Glenn on December 15, 2004 02:28 PMI was content with Chris's winning, though if it had been Eliza instead that would have been okay too.
No clips show this season?
Posted by: Rich on December 15, 2004 03:11 PMAs a season, Vanuatu did get one thing right: Innovation with challenges. Out with the fallen comrades quiz and the gross food contest. In with new challenges like the vertical maze, hanging on to the pole, chasing the pigs in the mud, and helping each other across the narrow beam over the water (second episode). Let's hope we get even more brand-new challenges in the spring.
My thoughts on the next location: So THAT'S why they suddenly started calling the first season "Borneo" after years of calling it "Palau Tiga."
Posted by: Scott Hardie on December 15, 2004 04:10 PM