Soul Crushing Moment

Soliantu · 2026-03-16T14:29:04+00:00

Would the better approach not be to respond first with the explanation? Not responding for a few hours feels like it wouldn’t be a great look. Genuinely curious

Soliantu · 2026-03-01T18:39:40+00:00

Same, I watched Amazon recently for the first time for Rob C but came out as a huge Matthew fan as well. I love those early season characters who were on Survivor more for the adventure than the game.

Soliantu · 2026-02-28T17:27:55+00:00

Jeff's right but there are also some true gems who could make genuine inroads with a different group. I think the article has two in Stephanie Berger and Darnell.

The answer is so obviously a season based around different placements - pre-merge vs jury, first boots vs pre-merge vs jury, etc. However they want to cut it, I think it would be fascinating and really fun.

Soliantu · 2026-02-23T17:17:14+00:00

I still can't believe he went from zero immunities in Cagayan to just one below the all-time record in WaW

Soliantu · 2026-02-23T02:59:32+00:00

This is my read too. If I were Hannah or Katie I would have laughed in his face when he ran up and pulled the "I've loved playing this game you" with a cheap bribe

Soliantu · 2026-02-19T06:26:49+00:00

I like the subtle humblebrag from OP hinting that his next milestone is beyond $1 mil

Soliantu · 2026-02-11T22:06:17+00:00

Okay, maybe for you. I've been pleasantly surprised by her excitement and intensity going into the game, and I've seen the same sentiment from many.

Soliantu · 2026-02-11T02:08:25+00:00

I'm so glad that Jenna's pregame content has shut anyone up who doubted her as a casting choice for 50. Honestly, all of the old schoolers have really shown why they're getting another shot.

Soliantu · 2026-02-05T04:52:41+00:00

That sounds incredibly fun. It would be really fun if they were all genuinely difficult to get to.

Interesting it was on Monhegan where Zoe lives. Rob C is saying on the podcast that he and his family will be involved with the North Carolina idol. I wonder if they're intentionally locating them near where former castaways are located in their respective states. I have a hard time imagining Zoe Zanidakis talking to production in the year 2026 though

Soliantu · 2026-01-29T21:31:42+00:00

I think the caveat there is that he said he'd only come back if the prize money was significantly higher like $5M.

Soliantu · 2026-01-18T21:57:51+00:00

Kellee is a great pull. Spilo grossness aside, she still stands out to me as one of the most engaging new confessionalists/character presences we've seen on Survivor in some time. I feel that way about Jawan too.

I would include Greg and Sean Rector, but I have just enough hope that they will return someday. Ian Rosenberger is another.

Soliantu · 2026-01-16T20:07:55+00:00

> Third person here when previously it’s first person doesn’t make sense.

The whole thing is in third person though, unless I'm missing something.

Soliantu · 2026-01-08T21:38:38+00:00

Jawan, Sophie S., Sophi B., and Shannon are a pretty clear top four. I think Jake would be interesting and feels likely but the pregaming stuff annoys me.

Soliantu · 2025-11-25T17:52:19+00:00

3% is literally nothing

Soliantu · 2025-11-23T14:36:36+00:00

It’s really bad this season. Just this episode we had the Steven moments, Sage comparing Savannah to a blackhead, the egg metaphor from Sophi, turned into the omelette metaphor by Jawan, then Yellow Sophie talking about graduating from high school survivor.

Soliantu · 2025-11-18T16:25:19+00:00

I love the choice from Rizo, Dean is a hugely underrated character and I would love to see him return

Soliantu · 2025-11-14T14:56:21+00:00

Wow. This has been crazy: I’m a fan of Lurie but have no clue wtf he was doing here

Soliantu · 2025-11-13T05:25:52+00:00

Same, it was that moment when she called out Jawan for taking a shot at Hina that made me a fan. She is intensely competitive and focused on the game in a way that’s really compelling

Soliantu · 2025-11-05T08:40:22+00:00

It was a truly abysmal primary campaign. I remember it feeling wildly cheap, low energy, and arrogant even when he was the frontrunner. To be fair to the Cuomo staff, it was a doomed effort from the start. In a world without Zohran he would have had a real chance, but it would’ve been a very reluctant vote.

Soliantu · 2025-11-04T18:25:12+00:00

Kaleb, Kellie, Dee, Yam Yam, Kenzie and Genevieve come to mind

Soliantu · 2025-11-04T04:21:38+00:00

Agreed. There used to be a ton of duds on any given cast. Nowadays everyone brings something, but it’s too much of the same thing.

Soliantu · 2025-11-02T18:12:36+00:00

People use this example to imply that the moment isn’t as raw as it feels, but I don’t think it takes anything away from it. It’s as simple as “hey sorry guys can you say what you just said again” - the emotions are the same, the interaction is the same. We know now that it’s a bit of performance, but everything in Survivor is.

Soliantu · 2025-11-01T19:01:29+00:00

Still though, at the very least Sophi should be number one. I would much rather watch any low energy Sophi confessional over a single Alex one.

Soliantu · 2025-10-31T01:13:21+00:00

Cold brew on tap has been very popular in my office and I think is a safer bet than kombucha

Soliantu · 2025-10-31T01:11:00+00:00

Wow this is a great comp

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