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08-23-2006, 06:52 PM
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The 13th Season of Survivor ~ Teams Divided by Race
Interesting
A Racy Twist for "Survivor"
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Some may call it exploiting racial tensions. CBS calls it darn good television.
Jeff Probst popped in on The Early Show Wednesday morning, confirming the reports that the 20 castaways for Survivor: Cook Islands will be grouped by race, with competitors divided into four tribes consisting of whites, blacks, Asians and Hispanics.
Apparently, "separate but equal" holds only the warmest of connotations for Mark Burnett.
Like a good host, Probst had nothing but praise for the producers' controversial brainchild, calling the exercise in segregation a valuable social experiment, rather than a stunt to dig up some controversy--and raise ratings.
Survivor: Cook Islands kicks off Sept. 14. Here's a list of the competitors:
- Rebecca Borman, 24, makeup artist, Laurelton, New York;
- Anh-Tuan "Cao Boi" Bui, 42, nail salon manager, Christiansburg, Virginia;
- Sekou Bunch, 45, jazz musician, Los Angeles;
- J.P. Calderon, 30, pro volleyball player, Marina Del Rey, California;
- Cristina Coria, 35, police officer, Los Angeles;
- Stephannie Favor, 35, nursing student, Columbia, South Carolina;
- Billy Garcia, 36, heavy metal guitarist, New York City;
- Adam Gentry, 28, copier sales, San Diego;
- Nathan Gonzalez, 26, retail sales, Los Angeles;
- Jenny Guzon-Bae, 36, real estate agent, Lake Forest, Illinois;
- Yul Kwon, 31, management consultant, San Mateo, California;
- Becky Lee, 28, attorney, Washington, D.C.;
- Oscar "Ozzy" Lusth, 25, waiter, Venice, California;
- Cecilia Mansilla, 29, technology risk consultant, Oakland;
- Sundra Oakley, 31, actress, Los Angeles;
- Jonathan Penner, 44, writer/producer, Los Angeles;
- Parvati Shallow, 23, boxer/waitress, Los Angeles;
- Jessica Smith, 27, performance artist/rollergirl, Chico, California;
- Brad Virata, 29, fashion director, Los Angeles;
- Candice Woodcock, 23, premed student, Fayetteville, North Carolina.
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08-23-2006, 07:00 PM
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Hmmm, I stopped watching this show after the second season, but this seems like it will be interesting to say the least.
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08-23-2006, 07:04 PM
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Hmmm, I stopped watching this show after the second season, but this seems like it will be interesting to say the least.
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I've never watched a season from start to finish but this one might be worth checking out. I'll have to think on it a spell. The dynamics will prove to be interesting since no one ethnic group is monolithic in thoughts and actions.
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08-23-2006, 07:06 PM
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Gooooooooooo Black People!!!!!
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08-23-2006, 07:07 PM
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It seems like a publicity stunt to me - I mean, was anyone really paying any attention to Survivor any more?
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08-23-2006, 07:10 PM
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LMAO!
I don't thik I'll watch, but it will be interesting to see how it turns out...this could get ugly...
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08-23-2006, 07:11 PM
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LMAO!!!
@ Soror Ren, very much a publicity stunt. Race is always hot in our country and reality TV plans to capitalize on that.
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08-23-2006, 07:41 PM
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I haven't really watch Survivor in a few years. I watched a little bit last season because the sister (who won the car) lives in a nearby town. I think this will be very interesting. And I also think it is a way to get people into watching it again.
But I glad to see someone else represnting Columbia. With this, the girl from ANTM, and USC cheerleaders on The Amazing Race, the metro is taking over the reality world. 
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08-23-2006, 07:49 PM
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LMAO!!!  Wait a minute, who will I root for? 
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08-24-2006, 09:25 AM
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LMAO
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08-24-2006, 03:40 PM
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publicity stunt...look how it has us talking. i wonder who ppl like tiger woods wil root for tho???
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08-24-2006, 03:45 PM
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Whoever you want to. We'll understand.
Just make sure you're on the right team when the revolution come!
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08-24-2006, 04:07 PM
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Yes. I, too, am torn. 
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08-24-2006, 04:08 PM
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LOL *raising fist*
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08-24-2006, 04:24 PM
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LOL, who to root for. are we gonna have to pull out the "one drop" rule?
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