http://survivortv.aimoo.comAimoo CityAimooen-USAimoo http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6552142/TopicID-1479175/GoToTopic.html Beccka 2009-11-07 13:47:45.41 Off-Topic Discussion I mentioned NYC to emphasize being used to hearing several languages growing up.   But I never ever heard anyone pronounce ricotta that way as "ragawtha".    Some Italians sound the c almost like g as in "regatta".   Maybe that's what http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6550892/TopicID-1658463/GoToTopic.html pcwaxgirl 2009-11-07 10:59:05.193 General Discussion "Open mouth, insert torch being snuffed."  Great line, Jonesy!LJ, the little thing around his neck is a purple rock.  I think it was Dalton who said Erik bleeds purple.  I can really get that in the Ponderosa clip. http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6550483/TopicID-1658564/GoToTopic.html LindaJean 2009-11-07 09:59:06.427 General Discussion WOW!  He sure changed his tune.  Did you all see that clip when she gave him a kiss? http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6550367/TopicID-1658468/GoToTopic.html LindaJean 2009-11-07 09:40:16.553 General Discussion He is such a jerk.  No she didn't mean anything by it.  Later in the show when his name came up I heard her say "Eric who". http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6550242/TopicID-1658463/GoToTopic.html LindaJean 2009-11-07 09:20:54.083 General Discussion Whats that little thing he has around his neck.  Thats not the HII is it? http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6550218/TopicID-1658738/GoToTopic.html Bubu57 2009-11-07 09:17:37.943 General Discussion They never merged with 12 people before that I remember. I have no idea how they will work this. I really wish Erik wasn't on the jury myself but it should be a long final TC with that many people asking questions http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1658738/GoToTopic.html OregonJonsey 2009-11-07 09:09:17.363 General Discussion I have oldtimers.  Have we ever had this many jury members?  Usually merge at 10 one is voted off before the first jury member. Final two.  Merge at 10, first one voted off jury member final 3 scenario.  Merge at 12 first one voted off is a jury member so it would be a 9 or 10 ju http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6550137/TopicID-1658463/GoToTopic.html OregonJonsey 2009-11-07 09:06:32.723 General Discussion Open mouth, insert torch being snuffed.  Yep, loser speech alert. http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1658701/GoToTopic.html lemonjello 2009-11-07 08:17:16.6 Other Reality TV I watch this show every Sunday morning, it's on about four times.  I really like it even tho I don't understand how they get enough people to fit the concept of homeowners moving into larger more expensive homes and then spend the next couple of months totally renovating the place.  It bot http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6549384/TopicID-1479175/GoToTopic.html lemonjello 2009-11-07 07:26:59.677 Off-Topic Discussion NYC? Oh well then, that explains everything.  My friend from Long Island went shopping with me in Toronto many years ago and we went to a so-called italian store to get the ingredients for lasagna.  She was most upset because the deli clerk couldn't provide what my friend called "ragawtha" http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6549202/TopicID-1479175/GoToTopic.html Beccka 2009-11-07 07:00:02.897 Off-Topic Discussion I've been saying NEWtella all my life...well, I grew up in NYC and my closest friend since childhood is Italian.  ;-)I think if it's a VERY difficult Swedish or German or other pronunciation, then I can understand changing some of the phonetics...however, the majority of times I prefer the http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6549194/TopicID-1658463/GoToTopic.html Bubu57 2009-11-07 06:58:46.13 General Discussion Erik = yuck      Could he be more arrogant?NOPE! He is an arrogant jerk! I haven't liked him for awhile now and after the last two weeks he is just as repulsive as Russell IMHO.   I think we know who will give the sore loser speech at the Final TC http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6549069/TopicID-1658468/GoToTopic.html Bubu57 2009-11-07 06:39:49.41 General Discussion What is he 12 years old? Come on, give me a break. Grow up already. She didn't mean anything by it, get over it. http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6548921/TopicID-1479175/GoToTopic.html lemonjello 2009-11-07 06:21:07.037 Off-Topic Discussion Okay  if you happen to be in Italy.  We don't pronounce Volkswagen Folksvahgen in North America, nor do we say Paree for Paris, you get my drift, LOL. http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6548886/TopicID-1658564/GoToTopic.html lemonjello 2009-11-07 06:17:21.317 General Discussion Whereas I'm assuming she doesn't make it to the Final Four.  http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6548228/TopicID-1658468/GoToTopic.html OregonJonsey 2009-11-07 04:37:37.6 General Discussion A little over acting drama on Erics part as far as I'm concerned.  She's the only one that has your back and you talk about her like that.  Karma! http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6548088/TopicID-1658564/GoToTopic.html pcwaxgirl 2009-11-07 04:27:30.85 General Discussion His words about Shambo give me hope for her in the final 4.  I'm not betting on it but I'm going to keep her in my picks. http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6548050/TopicID-1658342/GoToTopic.html OregonJonsey 2009-11-07 04:22:40.567 General Discussion I'm liking Brett.  He's kind of quiet and just going along but a hard competitor and works around camp.  Right now, not saying anything is smart.  I'm liking Natalie more.  I think having Russell in her back pocket..he thinks its the other way around..is to her advantage. http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6547909/TopicID-1658564/GoToTopic.html tanyaw 2009-11-07 04:08:48.27 General Discussion I found this surprising:Erik:  I will say this too – as kooky and crazy and sometimes annoying as Shambo can be, there is something good about her heart and loyalty and camaraderie. I would have gone with her. Once Russell went down, the next deserving person I saw to give the idol was Shambo. http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6547766/TopicID-1658463/GoToTopic.html tanyaw 2009-11-07 03:56:26.067 General Discussion Thank you, PC.  It is wonderful to have Ponderosa back.  Erik = yuck      Could he be more arrogant? http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1658564/GoToTopic.html tanyaw 2009-11-07 03:43:57.287 General Discussion “They All Stabbed Me in the Back” – RealityNewsOnline’s Exclusive Interview with Survivor’s Erik by David Bloomberg -- 11/06/2009 Three weeks of hard work were blown up in just a short time before Tribal Council as Erik saw everything spin out of his control. How did it all go down? Did he have any http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6547448/TopicID-1658432/GoToTopic.html Beccka 2009-11-07 03:27:00.6 General Discussion Good bullets, pcw!     Many of those were in my thoughts, too, and I couldn't stand the 90210 reference either!Natalie looks like she’s under the radar but I think she’s working almost as hard as Russell.Oh yea!   I immediately included her in my F4 guesses as soon as B http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1658468/GoToTopic.html pcwaxgirl 2009-11-07 01:11:31.507 General Discussion Ha ha ha ha ha!  Just goes to show you that Shambo is cracking up out there. http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6546245/TopicID-1658463/GoToTopic.html pcwaxgirl 2009-11-07 01:04:47.99 General Discussion http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1658463/GoToTopic.html pcwaxgirl 2009-11-07 01:04:11.317 General Discussion http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6546114/TopicID-1479175/GoToTopic.html pcwaxgirl 2009-11-07 00:49:08.52 Off-Topic Discussion Nutella is pronounced New-tella because it's from Italy and the U sound is pronounced OO. http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6546101/TopicID-1461679/GoToTopic.html SistahKaryn 2009-11-07 00:46:53.363 Off-Topic Discussion Given the smallish size of my recroom, I'm going to sat 42" LCD tv.Watching thunderstorms or hiding from them? http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6546078/TopicID-1479175/GoToTopic.html SistahKaryn 2009-11-07 00:43:55.77 Off-Topic Discussion OMG, Lemonjello, that's too funny. Only because I'm sitting here, reading this and eating a piece of toast with, yep, you guessed it: New-tella, lol http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6546052/TopicID-1658342/GoToTopic.html SistahKaryn 2009-11-07 00:39:52.21 General Discussion I thought Eric said, in his confessional after he got voted out, that he took the idol with him so at least it's out of play, or something along those lines. I'm sure he didn't leave it. As much as I don't like the way Russell talks about his team mates, I do admit that I'd almost like to see h http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1658432/GoToTopic.html pcwaxgirl 2009-11-07 00:25:51.397 General Discussion WaxGirl Thoughts:   CBS is giving too much away in the previews. Amazing that Russell thought the merge was coming quickly, moved his idol to his pocket, and strategized with Foa Foa before it happened. Who really lost Laura’s canteen?  My bets are on Shambo. If I hear Shamb http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6545755/TopicID-1616053/GoToTopic.html LindaJean 2009-11-07 00:06:14.083 General Discussion Last night Jeff never asked if anyone who has the HII would want to use it.  Russell just offered it up to him.  Jeff doesn't address this in his blog either. Wonder what is with that? http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6545581/TopicID-1616053/GoToTopic.html pcwaxgirl 2009-11-06 23:43:44.333 General Discussion Loved this comment.  This is why I'm finally on the Russell train.  He's playing the game! Russell’s HUGE move to play the idol is yet one more pencil in his jar of “this is how ya do it.” RUSSELL: “Figure it I have it I might as well play it.” NOTE: To all future Survivor players… You http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6545514/TopicID-1658342/GoToTopic.html LindaJean 2009-11-06 23:34:41.757 General Discussion Did Eric have the Idol in his pocket or is it hidden out there someplace?  Did he ever show it to anyone?  I can't remember. http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6545446/TopicID-1658342/GoToTopic.html pcwaxgirl 2009-11-06 23:28:29.24 General Discussion I think Russell got rid of his idol when he realized his blunder in showing it to everyone. http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1658385/GoToTopic.html tanyaw 2009-11-06 23:10:06.74 General Discussion Surviving Samoa, Episode 8: "You Have To Be Able to Outwit Them".By David Bloomberg:The merge is here! And with it comes a whole lot of scrambling! Can Foa Foa outwit Galu? Will Galu players try to outwit each other? Will any players outwit themselves?! There’s a lot going on here, so keep on readin http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1658377/GoToTopic.html tanyaw 2009-11-06 23:01:55.427 General Discussion Survivor: Samoa' recap: Cannibals on the Loose!Instead of devouring their common enemy, the members of Galu begin eating their own.By Dalton Ross:"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." — George SantayanaI share these words of wisdom from the poet and philosopher with the Ga http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6545176/TopicID-1658342/GoToTopic.html tanyaw 2009-11-06 22:56:15.053 General Discussion Totally agree, Bubu.  I find myself hoping that Russell can win this thing, even though I don't really like him.  And like you, I don't really have anyone left that I am crazy about.  I like Jaison but he seems to be comfortable giving 75% and I can't respect that.  I think http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6544919/TopicID-1616053/GoToTopic.html Bubu57 2009-11-06 22:26:24.66 General Discussion http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/11/06/jeff-probst-blogs-survivor-samoa-episode-8/ http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6544901/TopicID-1658342/GoToTopic.html Bubu57 2009-11-06 22:23:36.52 General Discussion I don't think they would show that if they were successful in getting him off. I dpn't get why he played the idol unless he was worried they were going after him. Surprisingly, I am hoping they don't get him off . I suddenly find myself rooting for him. I don't know why, I can't stand him but he is http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1658342/GoToTopic.html OregonJonsey 2009-11-06 22:09:21.91 General Discussion Will they or won't they stick to their plan to get Russell out next week or willhis scrambling pay off again?  I think he's seriously worried.  If Galu is smart, they better start picking Foa Foa off one by one.  http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6540601/TopicID-1479175/GoToTopic.html lemonjello 2009-11-06 11:09:08.623 Off-Topic Discussion Another of my pet peeves is the commercial on tv for "Nutella".  Why do they pronounce it New-tella.  It doesn't have newts in it, it has NUTS. http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6538769/TopicID-1610096/GoToTopic.html LindaJean 2009-11-06 07:25:35.91 Other Reality TV My husband didn't think it was fair.  IMP,  they weren't thinking.  They should of skipped it after so many tries and gone in for the dancing.  http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6538694/TopicID-1657113/GoToTopic.html CindiLou 2009-11-06 07:17:16.933 Other TV Shows I remember watching the original series being introduced as a two hour made for television movie. Like LindaJean, I do not care much for science fiction but the original was quite good. I don't think it was on very long though? No more than a year or two?I haven't watched the remake yet.  http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6538482/TopicID-1610096/GoToTopic.html Bubu57 2009-11-06 06:57:11.237 Other Reality TV I thought it was rather stupid to go back to it when they couldn't hit it hard enough when they first tried and were fresh.  They had no way of knowing that they could have saved themselves by just running to the finish line and taking a penalty.  That only becomes obvious in hindsight. Th http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6537240/TopicID-1610096/GoToTopic.html lemonjello 2009-11-06 04:50:16.72 Other Reality TV I was very upset about the challenge the two girls were unable to finish.   Why would they come up with a challenge that relies on strength?  Even some guys would be unable to ring that bell.  I wondered why the two girls  ( forgive me, I can't think of their names) wou http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6530088/TopicID-1657113/GoToTopic.html turfjakey 2009-11-05 12:09:11.603 Other TV Shows Yes --I have been looking forward to this show for awhile. I remember the version from the 80's. I have to get the original version on DVD to refresh my memory of that V.Cheers http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1657113/GoToTopic.html LindaJean 2009-11-05 08:21:21.777 Other TV Shows Did anyone watch it?  I thought it was good.  I don't usually watch sci fi, but the show was given so much hype I couldn't resist. http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6515444/TopicID-1652607/GoToTopic.html LindaJean 2009-11-04 05:52:29.95 General Discussion I love the show.  Its never boring for me.  Some seasons are better than others.  Last season was one of my favorites. CBS better think long and hard before they take it off.  They'd have to have something better for that timeslot.  IMO there is nothing better.  This sh http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6515008/TopicID-1656095/GoToTopic.html OregonJonsey 2009-11-04 05:08:59.277 General Discussion I hope it's Laura if they are not going to keep Galu together.  That waywe can see Russell scrambling for another alliance. http://survivortv.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6515003/TopicID-1656095/GoToTopic.html Beccka 2009-11-04 05:08:37.2 General Discussion  Here's hoping the season really picks up now!!    More clues/press release follows:                AFTER A LONG-AWAITED MERGE FEAST, THE TWO TRIBES BECOME ONE       &nbs