Tempation Island

XOGirl · #1 01-11-2001, 02:38 AM

Just wondered if anyone watched Tempation Island tonight. My sisters and I couldnt tear ourselves away!

Its weird, cause i totally disagree with the shows premise, trying to break up committed couples, but i still watched it, and you better believe I will keep watching it!!

Any thoughts?

AlphaChiGirl · #2 01-11-2001, 02:45 AM

I watched it. I think I'll be watching it all season, but I don't like the premise of trying to break up committed couples either. It's like that show "Change of Heart"--it's like...if you're going to go on a show like that, chances are that person isn't THE ONE. Anyway...:::hopping off the soapbox:::

Did anyone think that Yoissie girl was being a little too dramatic?

#3 01-11-2001, 02:58 AM

I couldn't watch Temptation Island. From the first time I saw the promos for it I was disgusted. I don't agree at all with what the show is about. I know a lot of people may/may not agree with me, but I think this kind of reality TV has gone too far. I don't think it'll be a tragedy if I boycott this show.

I'll be anticipating January 28th, when Survivor 2 premiers after the SuperBowl. Amber Brkich, an Alpha Gamma Delta alum from Westminster College, is a contestant vying for the pot. I'm not sure if any of the others are fellow Greeks. Amber was the only one who listed a GLO in her bio. Though MSNBC has lister her (and the 3 other young women) as "sitting ducks" I still feel that every one of then has a good shot at the pot. So, if you have time and you're not sick of reality TV, watch the show and cheer on your fellow Greek!

Billy Optimist · #4 01-11-2001, 02:59 AM

I watched it. I thought it was great. I don't know why though. I kind of felt bad for Billy at the end when they showed sceens from future episodes and his girl friend kissed some one already. Us Billy's have to stick together.

CutiePie2000 · #5 01-11-2001, 10:49 AM

You'd better believe that I was watching Temptation Island!

I felt pretty badly for Ytossie. I think she has a man who is somewhat predisposed to cheating. He has in the past, and seemed to be pretty open to (pardon the phrase) "trading up", if the opportunity should present itself. It is pretty terrible, as these two have a child! (Katie Couric on The Today Show said so this morning).

I see doom for Billy and Mandy. He is more committed to the relationship than she is (she's 22...so I don't think she is looking to "settle down" just yet).

For Kaya and Valerie, I think she is more committed to the relationship that he is. What's more, even though he is a 'model' by profession, I don't know...his face looked really artificially sculpted to me somehow.

No comments as of yet on the 4th couple....

Even though the concept is definitely exposing the dark side of human nature, I find it quite fascinating psychologically and sociologically.

There is a socio-cultural anthropologist named David Buss who has written a new book called "The Dangerous Passion: Why Jealousy Is As Necessary As Love and Sex". http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...985431-7571101

It sure would be interesting to know what he thinks of the whole rigmarole.

#6 01-11-2001, 05:34 PM

I hate what it is all about but I could not stop watching it- guess that is what the networks want to hear! Who did everyone choose to "Oust"? I thought the Asian woman was really beautiful- she'd be my first choice to kick off the island!

bucutie02 · #7 01-11-2001, 06:00 PM

I watched it last night too!! I had never heard anything about it, i just found it as i was switching channels. I think I might become addicted to it as well! I had a hard time keeping up with the names of everybody though!

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XOGirl · #8 01-12-2001, 03:35 PM

ISU_XO,

I would have kicked the asian girl off too! She was beautiful...all of us at the house (and there was a good 35 of us watching) agreed we would have booted her first.

On another note...how cute is Billy!! Did any of the other ladies see his stomach???

I hate that that girl is gonna cheat on him!!

I cant wait till next week!!!

CutiePie2000 · #9 01-19-2001, 03:46 PM

Some food for thought....

One thing that I was thinking about regarding "Temptation Island" is that
the whole situation changes once you introduced alcohol into the mix.

Even the most committed, temptation-resistent person can falter when you throw booze into the mix, don't you think?

Billy Optimist · #10 01-19-2001, 03:48 PM

Yeah good call. But booze changes everything.

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bucutie02 · #11 01-19-2001, 04:19 PM

I completely agree with Billy being cute, no wait HOT

!!!! And yes i did see his stomach, how could you not!!!

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KSIGTAZ · #12 01-19-2001, 06:56 PM

I watched the show with my girlfriend (DG) and even though we knew we were watching Jerry Springer TV we were glued. I agree the alcohol, has a lot to do with it. however I think it is mostly a chipping away of confidence. If your constantly being told by people that your significant other is out with other people and having a great time. Your going to start doubting. Then start acting on those doubts. However what was up with the one couple not wanting to send each other a message. What a slap in the face. Cool show. No way I would go on that island with my lady.

CutiePie2000 · #13 01-25-2001, 10:14 AM

I think that next week's episode is where Taheed and Ytossie are exposed that they are in reality "parents" and are asked to leave the show.

#14 01-25-2001, 12:00 PM

Good Scoop Cutie! - where did you hear that they were parents?

#15 01-26-2001, 01:36 AM

I also heard that Taheed and Ytossie were parents. Last week when I was in LA I heard it on the radio, and sure enough I heard about it again this morning.

Rumor has it that Taheed and Ytossie were forced to go into counseling to ensure that no harm was done for the sake of the (child?)children. I don't know, that's what the DJ said this morning. It makes sense though, because even if the couple was at a "crossroads" in their relationship, they carried more baggage than the other couples did. In my opinion, those two wanted to break up long ago-they just didn't because of the children, and the show was a means to see if it really was worth staying together.

I know that I had said earlier that I didn't want to watch the show--but I saw it for the first time last week--and I am hooked. I guess I can watch West Wing reruns this summer!

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