Pre-Season Cast Bios

[Jeff Probst]

Kirati

Angie
Artis
Carter
Chris
Denise
Lisa
Zane

Madhesi

Debb
Jeff
Keith
Kimmi
Mad Dog
Papa Bear
Tina

Rai

BB
Hayden
Jenna
Ramona
Richard
Sean
Stacey

[Jeff Probst]

Angie

1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?

I wake up at noon, so anything before that I may not be able to wake up for. I can devote basically all day to the game; if not from my laptop then from my phone. 99.99% of the time I'm at home in the evenings.

2. What is your main motivation for playing?

I want to be the very best, like no one ever was, etc etc. Really, it's because I've been interesting in doing an online game since I knew they existed. But more importantly, I want to challenge myself to the social aspect of the game. I want to see if I have what it takes to really be and have the qualities needed to win.

4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?

1. Peih-Gee Law
We're both smart, sarcastic, badass Asian girls. What more can I say? Really, though, Peih-Gee is me as a Survivor contestant. She's open-minded but picky, witty but dry, outspoken and passionate, sometimes to the extent where other people can't handle her. Basically, she's me and I love her.

2. Erinn Lobdell
Erinn went on Survivor to prove that she wasn't just a pretty girl - she could be sneaky, sassy, and smart. I very much have the same reasoning and a similar background in terms of being very traditionally feminine.

3. Kathy Sleckman
"Who the hell compares themself to a quitter?" you may ask. Me, obviously. There is a lot of me in Kathy. First of all, we both suffer from mental illness. I have severe anxiety, she has/had severe depression. She was a positive person who fed off the energy of her teammates, just like I am and do. She gave up a lot to get on Survivor. I can see myself doing the exact same thing. She was unforgivingly snarky, sometimes even unaware of her own sarcasm. And in the end, she was self-aware.

5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?

1. Jerri Manthey
Jerri has the single greatest Survivor story in history for me, along with Colby. They're so heavily intertwined that I can't not mention him. But I choose Jerri because she inspires me far more than Colby does. Jerri was great in her first season. She was the perfect villainess, the very first Survivor ever had. She solidified the archetype that so many other great players would come to fill one day. At the end of her first season, she was loathed. But I loved her. She was hilarious, she was innovative, and I was beyond ready to see her again.

Her performance in her second season was abysmal, but not horrible. She wasn't as vindictive as before. In fact, some people could argue that she "redeemed" herself. But she still had the mark of the black widow on her. No one was going to argue that she wasn't a villain. But in just that appearance, she had changed many people's opinions of her. People were shocked to find a more human and less cruel side to her.

Her arc comes together in her third season, which is unashamedly one of my favourite seasons of all time. (It was the first season I can clearly remember watching live to this day, although I did watch many before that.) She could have easily gone both ways; she could have been the "cruel" person from Season one, or she could become what would be the greatest character ever by making herself a hero. Or, at least, as much as a true villain can be a hero. She's definitely still a villain!

But Jerri in HvV is a wonderful, amazing thing. In between the, arguably, three greatest villains of all time, her old nemesis, a bearded guy who became subsequently became one of the most irritating contestants of all time... was her. Jerri Manthey, who eight years earlier was one of the most hated reality contestants ever. Between Russell, one of the biggest assholes to ever play; Parvati, the "new era" Black Widow who snaked up guys and sent them packing home; Sandra, one of the most unapologetically sneakiest players ever; she had made herself seem almost good beside them. Between burying the hatchet with Colby to finding herself a hair's length away from the finals where she could have even won, Jerri is a character that's often overshadowed by Russell, Sandra, and Parvati. But there's no mistaking the original villainess who went from causing men to cry to a woman who could be considered a saint by some viewers among her fellow villains.

Survivor is a TV show. Since I analyze the game so much, it's hard to see past the editing screw ups and the bad characters sometimes to realize the beauty of character arcs like Jerri's. Because when I look at Jerri's three-season arc, it's clear to me that Jerri redeemed herself like no one else did and has done in Survivor history.

TL;DR Jerri is an amazing character, person, and if she isn't in at least your top ten, I'm not sure I even want to talk to you. (I'm just kidding, I still will, but I'll need a 5k word essay in MLA format why you disagree submitted to me by Monday morning.)

Also, fun fact: I have an aunt who looks almost exactly like Jerri. It's the reason why I can't look at her playboy photos in a good mind.

2. Sandra Diaz-Twine
Sandra, oh Sandra, my queen! Can you tell I love girl villains? Because I do. And Sandra perfectly displays why.

Sandra is fucking badass. She plays twice, she wins twice. That's a 100% success rate in a game where 99% of the people have a 0% success rate. But what's even more amazing is the way she plays and who she is as a person. The proud wife of a military guy, she's loud and proud and sees no fault in it. She should be the kind of person that puts everyone off, but she's not. Almost all of her enemies come around to her, bar Russell, but that guy is a heartless dick anyways and he doesn't deserve to be around her.

Her strategy, which is quite literally "as long as it isn't her going home", and her personality combined, should make her everyone's enemy. Yet she finds herself in the finals, sneaking and snaking her way there, and then winning the votes of all the friends she had made despite her voting them out in the first place. She uses more polarizing characters as a shield, happily allowing them to take the heat, even more happily putting the blame on them.

Sandra is one of the least humble Survivor players ever. But when you have a 100% success rate in what some call the most difficult reality show ever, perhaps it's warranted.

TL;DR Sandra's complete awesomeness makes me think she may be some kind of Survivor goddess that's come down to Earth to teach us that yes, you don't need to be a white guy with one-hundred idols to be considered badass and cool.

3. Yul Kwon
I could've put Richard here. I almost did, since he is one of the best Survivor characters ever. But then I realized I was listing my favourites, and (sorry Richard), he's not even close to the top of being one of my favourite characters. Likewise, Yul isn't a particularly entertaining character.

He stays incredibly calm the entire game. He's hyper-aware of not coming off as too much of any stereotype. He wants to play a good game, but he wants to win, but he wants to prove that Asian-Americans aren't just characters in the most literal form. And while all those qualities may make Yul at the bottom of most people's lists, it makes him at the top of mine.

Frankly, there's not many other reasons for me to list as to why I love Yul so much. He's smart, he's funny, he's nice. If I wasn't gay, he would be my ideal type. He was one of the only redeeming parts of Cook Islands for me aside from Penner. Most people undermine his win with "OP idol!111" but I genuinely believe that Yul would have been able to get Penner to flip and, ultimately, win, regardless. Yul inspires me not only as the player I would want to be if I went on Survivor (even though we're drastically different) but as a person. Oh, now, I'm getting sentimental!

Honorary mentions: Debbie, Taj, Todd.

6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?

Frankly, it would depend on who it was and why they were confronting me. If it was for a misunderstanding with an ally, I'm not sure I'd be able to hide my frustration, but I'd attempt to be as civil and calm as possible. Freaking out probably wouldn't help my chances of them thinking I have the truth.

If it was for something personal, I'd probably yell at them. Not in caps lock, though, that's a bit too mean for me.

7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?

The optimistic, passionate, but short-tempered tiny, thin Asian girl. Which I basically am. I don't think I'd be a major character, but maybe I can get in a few funny and snarky confessionals that will win me some fans. And hopefully some money.

8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?

The unsuspectingly vindictive tiny girl with a temper the size of a fireball, who sucks in challenges. (I'd probably get kicked off for being so bad at them, honestly. Which is why I'll never be on Survivor, aside from the fact I live in Canada.)

9. What personality types do you typically get along with?

I get along with most people as long as they aren't being ridiculous. The one thing I have absolutely no patience for are genuinely mean-spirited and/or bigoted people. I like people who I can debate and discuss things calmly with, or just, in general, fun-loving and happy people. I wouldn't say I don't get along with pessimistic people, but it definitely takes more energy for me to have patience with them.

10. What personality types do you typically clash with?

As I said above: mean people and bigots. They usually go hand in hand, since bigots are usually mean people and mean people focus their mean energy on being mean bigots. I have a lot of super tiny pet peeves when it comes to people, but it's not enough to make me dislike anyone. Unless they're a mean bigot...

11. What style of game play do you most respect?

I respect any and all winners. If someone takes a strategy that's failed one-hundred times before but makes it to the end and wins, I'm down with that. But most of all, I admire people who are able to play the game without ending up being a jerk in the end. The people who are able to disconnect the game from personal attacks are usually the ones I end up cheering for in the end. I admit, I do lose respect for players who will pick on weak-spirited people on a personal level to advance themselves.

12. What is your strategy going into the game?

I'm not sure how much of a challenge asset I'll be, but I'm certain that if I'm able to connect with people that I'll be in a good position. I'm quite charming, you know, when I want to be! I'm not going to go out of my way to make anyone mad at me or give me a reason to be voted off, especially early. I don't plan to draw too much attention to myself.

Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.

Hmm, well. I'm not sure, really. I'm a gay teenager from Canada. I love Korean pop music, League of Legends, and shitty anime. I guess I'm really far from the demographic that most Survivor watchers are from, but I don't think that'll come back to bite me in the ass.

Oh, and my favourite colour is pink.

Cheers, and thanks for reading! I have no idea how long these applications are so I just went all-out.

[Jeff Probst]

Artis

1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?

I can devote a lot of time to the game throughout the day. Not necessarily in large batches all at once, but I would definitely be checking in periodically. I don't have any real problem hours that I couldn't work around, although I prefer to be asleep before 1 o'clock most nights so nothing really later than that.

2. What is your main motivation for playing?

I've always had an interest in strategy games in general. Survivor is a strategy game with a focus on social gameplay that I think is probably one of my weaker areas, so I mostly want to test myself and see how I compare to others when we're competing on this equal playing field. I feel like I have the ability to do well but I can't know that until I test it.

4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?

This is tough. Probably Stephen Fishbach would be one. He was an intelligent strategic player that tried to align himself with other players without actually being the one to take charge. Like him I'm not the kind of person that would boss people around in an alliance, and I would want close allies around to work out strategies with while not taking orders or giving them.
I think I can also draw some similarities from myself to Richard Hatch. Like him I don't think I'm necessarily the most likable person that someone might root for to win, and I think I'm probably a bit arrogant but that's something I try to keep to myself. I remember watching him in the first episode of Borneo and completely agreeing with how he thought they needed to organize themselves instead of scattering with a dozen different ideas of what needed to be done.
I also think I'm kind of like Brian Heidik. I don't think I'm a total asshole like he was, but I can definitely identify with the detachment he seemed to have from his relationships in game. I'm a very unemotional person myself and I sometimes feign certain feelings or thoughts for the benefit of others and I definitely think that I would do that to an elevated level when I'm trying to create relationships with strangers when the whole time I would really just be planning to use them for my own ends.

I know I chose some really good Survivors to compare myself to but that's mostly a result of not having an encyclopedic knowledge of the game. I have to choose from among the more memorable contestants which are generally the crazy ones (which I don't identify with) or the really good ones.

5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?

Johny Fairplay was a great character in his first season and I've always wanted to see more of him. I liked him because he came into the game to have fun and play a role but also because behind all of that he was actually a really intelligent player as well.

Penner is another great contestant. He's another person that, like Fairplay, is both an interesting character that I can enjoy watching and also a savvy game player. He might not be one of the best at the game, but he has a very thoughtful and logical approach to the game which is the way I could see myself playing.

Yul might just be my favorite contestant. He was very well rounded, both a strong physical contestant and one of the smartest people out there. Like Penner he had a very logical approach to the game, but he made it work and did a fantastic job controlling his alliance and also managing to be likable enough to win the money in the end. Definitely a player I want to see come back, since it's hard to say he was necessarily one of the best players when he benefited from an overpowered immunity idol during his season.

6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?

My first instinct would definitely be to diffuse the situation. I'm not a confrontational person in real life and in the game I would want to keep the peace between myself and others as much as possible. That said, if the confrontation is over a disagreement when I have some sort of stake in what's going on I would not back down from the conflict until I had my way or could reach some sort of compromise. I know when to pick my battles so if I'm actually getting pulled into a full on confrontation then whatever the conflict is it's probably important to me.

7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?

My ideal portrayal would probably be some sort of hidden mastermind. I would get a ton of confessionals in which I was strategizing and being shown to have a large hand in the progress of my game, and that would be contrasted with the confessionals of the other contestants who didn't see me as a threat. With each vote out the edit would go out of its way to show how I was directing the opinions of others towards what I wanted to happen without being too overt with my scheming.

8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?

It sort of depends. Either I'm really bad at what I'm trying to do and the edit will show all of my mistakes where I think I'm being devious and messing up to make me look delusional, or I'm actually managing to succeed in my plans but it's not that interesting so I become a mostly invisible character. I think it would take being in the final tribal council or actually winning the game for them to want to show me playing my more subtle game.

9. What personality types do you typically get along with?

People who are generally laid back are the kind of people I get along with best. They wouldn't get offended easily and also wouldn't have too strongly held beliefs, like on religion or politics or anything like that. We could have discussions and arguments about pointless topics without much conflict because no one is super invested in what they;re talking about.

10. What personality types do you typically clash with?

I can't stand people who behave irrationally. Like, if a person can't explain their decisions logically in a way that makes sense to other people then I have a really hard time dealing with them because I feel like they just think so differently from me. I also sometimes have trouble getting along with people who identify strongly with certain ideologies even if I agree with them for the most part. If someone isn't open to having their mind changed or opinions altered I have a hard time talking to them.

11. What style of game play do you most respect?

While not the strategy I would use, I really respect the people who can play the game as some sort of leader and still make it to the end. Putting yourself out there like that puts a major target on your back but it's just so impressive when a contestant can control their alliance so effectively that they never manage to turn on them. So that would be players like Boston Rob or Kim Spradlin or even Coach on his third try.

12. What is your strategy going into the game?

My strategy is going to be playing a quiet early game where I make strong connections with the majority group of my original tribe and perform well in challenges to be seen as an asset. I will try to come off as someone who doesn't really know how to play the game that well and make several 2 person alliances with people who are openly very strategic players with the intention that these people perceive me as a free vote and that I'm not out to make moves on my own. As we approach the merge and loyalty is more important than usefulness, I will scale back my contribution to challenges if I was previously standing out as a strong competitor.

Once we reach the merge I'll want to create another 2 person alliance with someone from the opposing tribe. With this person I will be much more forthright about how I am scheming and try to collaborate with them so that we can both stay in the game and be safe or at least forewarned if the opposing alliance intends to vote either of us off. The idea would be to keep some strong threats in the game as targets that would keep the two of us safe and use our line of communication to allow whatever ends up being the minority alliance to play idols correctly so that no one tribe is able to dominate and so we could keep the two former tribes fighting each other.

That's definitely a very situational plan that might not come to fruition, and it'll really depend on the dynamics as I see them at the merge. If my tribe is very dominant at the merge then my plan would be to associate myself with a couple different groups within the tribe that might turn on each other when the other tribe is almost or completely eliminated. I need to be seen as a free vote by more than one person that thinks I'm on their side so that i can choose who to side with, and since I've established earlier I'm not a super strategic player I leave myself open the possibility of flipping to a different group for a vote and saying I was manipulated. I'll play a very visibly honest game prior to the merge so that post-merge I can throw someone under the bus and my opinion will carry weight because I had avoided lying to people so far in the game.

Also, as part of my plan I don't want to be seen as a threat by playing a good social game and trying to befriend everybody, so I will choose some other players that seem like they're on the outside of whatever majority alliance forms to become enemies with. I can pretend to be emotional about wanting to target them when it's not a smart strategic move to establish that I can be trusted because I'm not coming up with intelligent plans on my own.

Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.

Even if I lose interest in this game, if I'm accepted I'll still stick around. I am very aware that other people are investing a lot of time and energy into this and want to see it do well, so even if I find myself not caring about the game for whatever reason I would feel bad about dropping out or being absent from the proceedings. I'm not the kind of person to put my own feelings ahead of other people's.

[Jeff Probst]

Carter

1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?

Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays are days that I have no conflicts, I will be available all hours of the day. Tuesdays and Thursdays, I have class from 7 AM-11:15 AM, and then again from 1 PM-2 PM, but will be able to check up in between those periods as well as the rest of the night after the final class (however, I do have a class Tuesday nights from 5 PM-7 PM). I may miss the occasional event on Monday and Wednesday night depending on how much work I have or how early of a start I will need the following day, but I will not make a habit of it and will have no other conflicts the other days of the week.

2. What is your main motivation for playing?

I've been watching Survivor since I was 5 years old, and I've been dreaming of playing for a long time. I'd love to come as close as possible to the real experience, and this seems like the perfect opportunity to perfectly emulate every non-physical aspect of the game as possible.

4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?

1. Chris Daugherty - He was very eccentric and willing to exploit every possible opportunity he could to stave off elimination, hallmarked by his role in Leann Slaby's vote off. Also isn't afraid to get retribution for previous actions done against him or his alliance, seen with his voting off of Julie Berry, and his confessional directly after that tribal.
2. Caleb Bankston - Like Chris, isn't afraid to pull out all the stops to take a target off of his back, no matter how out of the box that method is, seen clearly in Brad Culpepper's elimination, and has no problem calling out the biggest threats in the game when his back is against the wall, like he did when he was on the chopping block towards Tyson, and again before his RI duel with his comments regarding Tyson and Gervase.
3. Brian Corridan - Constantly worked to influence votes and keep people on his good side, whether he was in a good situation or a bad, such as the one he was in once the tribes were swapped in Guatemala. Worked tirelessly to stay in the loop, and fought for every inch in the game, whether he was in a great position or a horrible one. Was very approachable, humble (towards people, at least), and willing to turn on the charm to get people on his side.

5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?

1. Tom Westman - His game in Palau was immaculate, and I truly believe he played a perfect game, no matter what a bitter Coby's vote for Katie says on his record. He then came back in HvV as one of the only true Heroes, and showed that he was willing to change with the game rather than watch the changes occur and brush them off, like Boston Rob did in HvV.
2. Chris Daugherty - He's the Survivor that I most identify with. We're both out of shape, may or may not be challenge liabilities or challenge threats any given day, and is very eccentric in every day life and in conversations. Watching Chris scramble when he was in trouble, yet stay cool and collected around others while simultaneously putting himself in a near perfect endgame position, was fantastic, and I'd love to play the game like he did.
3. Yul Kwon - I'm one of those people that love Cook Islands as a season, and I'm in an even smaller group that thinks Yul is one of the best winners in the show's history. I firmly believe that he could've won a vast majority of CI's challenges if Ozzy wasn't on his season based on his physical and mental prowess, and while he was lucky in being the one to find the super idol, he played the hand that he was dealt the one way that he could've on the way to his win, and if any other player was in his scenario at CI's merge, they would've been out within three episodes. Only a fantastic player such as Yul could've pulled off a turnaround such as the one he did.

6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?

I'd try to reason with them and get their mindset in a calm, open direction, and then immediately redirect any remaining anger on a target of mine. I'd also try to exploit any weaknesses the games that other people are playing so as to give myself a better standing within the people who were angry at me. If they didn't calm down, I'd probably move to a more threatening manor, for lack of a better term. I would try to show them that messing with me would be the worst move they could make (sadly very Hantz-esque), and would essentially give them an ultimatum of my way or the highway.

7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?

Just like Spencer was in Cagayan. The lovable, scrappy underdog who clawed his way from despair into a decent to good position time after time, all while showing a vast understanding of the game and a sort of reckless abandon to prove how much fight and passion I am capable of having.

8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?

Depending on how my tribe did early on, either a pompous strategist in over his head who was soon to be blindsided, or an early front runner who was capable of maintaining several, tight, close relationships that would serve me well towards the end of the game.

9. What personality types do you typically get along with?

The laid back, open minded types, and those with a decent sense of humor.

10. What personality types do you typically clash with?

Narrow minded, confrontational people who see things the way they believe and not having any other opinions being tolerated.

11. What style of game play do you most respect?

The types that adjust to the game as it goes along. I've seen countless contestants refuse to change their plans/strategies as the game goes along (Tocantins and HvV Coach come to mind) that eventually results in their demise, while some people pounce at any opportunity the game gives them to change their fortunes (Yul comes to mind here), usually resulting in a high finish or win.

12. What is your strategy going into the game?

I'm immediately going to try to join/establish a majority alliance in my tribe, one that covers myself in case I fall short in an early challenge and that will identify targets for the first few tribals, provided we don't replicate Koror's famed winning streak. I'm also going to play as if I'll never play an RPG again, and make sure I leave no stone unturned, even if it makes me susceptible to being voted out for being labeled untrustworthy by my alliance.

Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.

I'm a sophomore Sport Management major at SUNY Fredonia who will hopefully be graduating a year early. I'm a lifelong Minnesota Vikings fan. My prized possession is the green-ish, unused merge buff from Survivor: Palau

[Jeff Probst]

Denise

1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?

Since I typically only work Fri/Sat, my schedule is pretty damn clear--plus I'm always on the internet anyway. My problem hours would definitely be the morning, since I sleep til noon... If I fill in at work during the week, I would be mostly busy from 3-8, but could spend a little time on the game, especially if we're slow.

2. What is your main motivation for playing?

I'm a huge fan of the show, and while I bide my time til getting on the real thing *crosses fingers*, I should get some practice here! I am intelligent, strategic, and easy to get along with, so I think I have what it takes to do well.

4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?

I like to think that I'm the product of a bizarro lesbian lovechild experiment done with Kim Spradlin, Andrea, and Sophie. I'm cunning and intelligent, but I like to keep it on the down-low so as not to irritate people. I'm generally very friendly and get along with everyone, but I can definitely have an edge, especially in my sense of humor. I'm fit and agile, but I'm no Denise. I'm naturally flirty and would definitely use that to my advantage. Overall, I think I'm a quiet threat that would slip under the radar with a combination of social and strategic game.

5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?

This is SO HARD. I'm going with the 3 I love most, not whose gameplay I think is the best.

Malcolm: An inextricable combination of attraction and admiration. He is so much more than the huge physical threat that he immediately appears to be. Awesome social game that makes people love him (on his tribe or on the couch), usually great strategy with a flair for the dramatic. He is THE triple threat.

Cesternino: He's smart and hilarious, a great commentator on the game who made some crazy moves that paved the way for future strategy. He's someone most people would definitely underestimate, but his brilliance almost got him to the end. Jeff said it best: "smartest player to have never won."

Penner: Such a brilliant, witty man and one of the best narrators in Survivor history. He has a pretty good eye for the game, but not the best. He can be alternately so cutting and so human. Also gotta love his back-talk to Jeff.

6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?

I'd most likely first try to placate them, then figure out what their problem was and convince them why they shouldn't be mad at me--probably either because I was 'just playing the game, nothing personal' or spin it so they're mad at another person.

7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?

I'd love to be the innocent-seeming, chill girl who's subtly running my alliance, while in my confessionals showing my fellow players for the fools they are.

8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?

Since I'm so chill and Type B, I'd probably get a weak edit unless I actually was running the alliance. I think I'd get the occasional snarky confessional. If I went far enough, I'd probably suddenly appear with the dark horse/Brett Clouser edit.

9. What personality types do you typically get along with?

I honestly get along with everyone because I know how to shift my personality to make them feel good about themselves/understood. Who I get on BEST with is typically intelligent, calm, sarcastic people who like to laugh at stupid shit. While I'm fine with both, I usually get on better with guys.

10. What personality types do you typically clash with?

I have the most trouble getting along with really outspoken assholes. While that is an overarching theme, it's even worse when they're really conservative or bigoted. I'm also usually not friends with constantly nice, innocent people because I don't like to hold back my rude sense of humor/foul mouth for that long.

11. What style of game play do you most respect?

I 100% most respect bold strategic gameplay (Russell should've won Samoa!). Even better if you can do it without being an asshole. But I obviously recognize the jurors' right to vote for what they deem most important. I think the most *effective* gameplay is the well-rounded kind.

12. What is your strategy going into the game?

My strategy is to get to know everyone and be really friendly with them all, to get in a tight alliance early, to undersell my intelligence, to be flexible and shift with the game, and to never give up until my torch is snuffed.

Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.

I'm *really* good at reading people and seeing their lies (we'll see how that translates here), which is part of why I'm a total psychology freak and am going to be a therapist. I am always happy, sarcastic, and cursing. I have a killer memory, which only fuels my obsessive personality--I could seriously name you like 150 Harry Potter characters right now. I'm a total bro but also a feminist and a huge One Direction fan. And if we were ever on the same season, I'd be voted off first for never shutting the hell up about Malcolm.

[Jeff Probst]

Lisa

1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?

As much as needed, provided i don't have school happening during the game. It shouldn't be an issue though, since I have schoool during the day, and am free during most evenings. My problem hours are anything after 10ish CST, and anything between 7-2 CST. I doubt that should interfere with the game.

2. What is your main motivation for playing?

I think ORGs are fun. I was also recruited a while back, but I never was selected. With an ORG of this caliber, I figure this a pretty good game!

4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?

I am most like Ciera in that I'm able to make decisions on the fly, Cesternino because i'm a very snarky and intelligent player, and Kim because i'm a very strategic player.

5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?

I love Ciera since she was such an interesting UTR character, Malcolm because he was a very smart player and hot to boot, and Courtney Yates because she reminds me of myself.

6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?

I would probably try to remain calm, asses the situation, and then try to respond in an appropriate manner. However, if I were under pressure, I would probably scramble, a lot. I mean, I don't want to seem like a total gamebot.
7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?

I'd like to be seen as the smart and strong strategist, Mary Sue or some shit. I mean, there's gotta be one or two!

8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?

I would be portrayed either as a snarky narrator of the game, or a total idiot who thinks he has control of the game. Probably the latter since I usually do something wrong in the game.

9. What personality types do you typically get along with?

I can work with nearly anyone, so that's a plus.
10. What personality types do you typically clash with?

Crazy abrasive types of people

11. What style of game play do you most respect?

I respect a gameplay similar to either a come from behind victory, or a strong domination. While the latter might be interesting, it is respectable.

12. What is your strategy going into the game?

My strategy is to make a solid two, and work with the other person throughout the game. I'd kind of also like to be seen between two alliances as well, maybe being the swing vote sometimes.
Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.

I'm actually only a 16 year old girl and I'm currently a sophomore in high school. Life is really busy for me now, but by the time the game starts I should n't be too busy.

[Jeff Probst]

Zane

1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?

I'm fully devoted to my games. I'll admit to not being an active member but in the games that I have played/lurked i am among the most online. I complete my semester at university in the next week so i am mind-numbingly out of things to do during the game. im in 100%.

2. What is your main motivation for playing?

2 things. first. i love the game. it's just so much damn fun to play with people, especially those that think they're top shit but are no different to everyone else.

on top of that, im constantly after redemption. Too many people look at my first game and label me a goat. With every game i play from then im out to show them that i'm one of the best has ever seen.

4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?

I'm a 20 year old uni student. i think im obligated to mention Spencer Bledsoe. More than that i think i need to bring up Marty Piombo. Dude was such a cocky shit but really had game smarts.cOther than that, Todd Herzog's another i think i play like. I like to sit in the middle and watch as others come to me, all the while getting them to play the moves that benefit me.

5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?

Denise Stapely, Kim Spradlin are my favourites. Each had a level head playing the game but also had touches of narrative ability.

For sheer entertainment though, Cesternino in Amazon just understood the game in such a fun way. Any time when a player holds the wool over everyone else's eyes while they bumble around is the mark of a fun and a great player.

6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?

Confronted about what?

There's no time to think, especially with Stranded's reputation for constant gameplay and talk. I throw myself straight back at them and escalate the situation. Provided i have the necessary bonds with the others on the tribe then i'm gonna be alright.

7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?

Villian, Hero i dont care. All i want is to be the narrater. It is my story and ill tell it with all the color and all the flair that it deserves. I'll be damned if some vanilla flake turns entertainment into a drool.

Tell it like it is and tell it fun.

8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?

Like a cocky asshole kid narrator. As above but with the kind of shit we're seeing with Jeremy on SJDS.

9. What personality types do you typically get along with?

I like the fairly quiet thoughtful people. In my life i pick those around me that make me look better.

the exception, when i have something to learn and someone more skilled can teach me.

10. What personality types do you typically clash with?

Those that are like me. If you want to be life of the party but don't have any real claim then ill shoot you down. It's the top shit, too good for the rest of us people that kill me.

11. What style of game play do you most respect?

If you can pull off a leader role and take it to the end then i'm all about that. It's near impossible to do. Better is the center piece. the one that takes info from all sides and hands it off to everyone. Let people make their own decision but direct it that way you want. There are scarce opportunities to safely lead the group. When they do come though you have to be close enough to the top to take the lead and show everyone that you are to be respected.

12. What is your strategy going into the game?

It's fairly useless to plan a strategy, each game is too different from the last. All that's important to me is that i get a foot in the door with every player early on and stay UTR enough in the first and second votes that I'm able to creep up the ladder heading into the merge.

Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.

I'm no rookie. I'm not gonna be an early boot and i'm not gonna lack flair in narration.

I'm ready to play. Put me in the game.

[Jeff Probst]

Debb

1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?

A few hours a day. My problem hours are daytime when I am at work, and sometimes I may miss a challenge at night.

2. What is your main motivation for playing?

Haven't played in a long time. Just want to win.

3. Have you played in other online games? If so, how many/what type?

Yes. Strictly Survivor I have played about 6-7 games. Big Brother and Hybrids I have played a countless number of.

4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?

Shane - short tempered
Cochrane - solid strategically (and nerdy)
Chris - Can lie with the best of them

5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?

Debb because she is unintentionally hilarious.
Rudy because he is old and can get away with saying crazy things.
Russell because he plays a strong game and is a troll.

6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?

Lie.

7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?

The lovable underdog.

8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?

The outcast.

9. What personality types do you typically get along with?

People who are my complete opposite.

10. What personality types do you typically clash with?

Know it alls.

11. What style of game play do you most respect?

Solid strategically and can make hard decisions.

12. What is your strategy going into the game?

Be likable and funny. Form solid small alliances within one big one that I can ride as far as possible.

Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.

You never know what you are going to get out of me.

[Jeff Probst]

Jeff

1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?

I shouldn't have a problem getting on. I'm on my computer or phone from work 24/7 anyway.

2. What is your main motivation for playing?

Proving to myself that I am actually as good as I think I am, which is pretty good.

or just having fun, whichever comes first.

4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?

Yul - very calculating. cautious and calculating.

Fairplay + Rob C - wheelin' and dealin' until I get knocked out in 3rd place apparently. Not afraid at all to slit some throats when necessary.

5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?

Ethan - love him and his jewfro.

Tony - love his reckless abandon. I'd love as reckless as Tony was and as successful as he was in doing it.

Bobby Jon - I always found it fascinating watching him go berserk for no reason

6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?

I CAN GET LOUD TOO, WTF! I have a tendency of responding to confrontations by being combative and generally making things worse purposefully which I guess wouldn't go too well on Survivor.

7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?

Having as much knowledge of the game as Cesternino while being as well-liked as Tom W or JT or as hated as Heidik. Memorable enough to be brought back for All-Stars where I can ride someone's coattails to the end then steal their million.

8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?

I'd either be portrayed as a cocky bitch who always gets what he wants (when in control) or the lovable underdog, Charlie Brown, nothing-can-go-right-for-me edit that Spencer got in 28, for example. All depends on how I'm doing in the game I guess.

9. What personality types do you typically get along with?

Thinkers who can benefit me and catch things that I might miss. Loyal puppy dog types who will take what I say as gospel and run with me. People who won't get in my way.

10. What personality types do you typically clash with?

Idiots and morons who think they are smarter than me when they're not.

11. What style of game play do you most respect?

People who aren't afraid to slit throats. There's an honor among thieves and when I see that on Survivor, I'm always impressed. If someone is able to do that to me, I have all the respect in the world for them and that fucker better win the goddamned game if they're knocking me out.

12. What is your strategy going into the game?

None. If I learned anything from watching Survivor, it is that you should never have a strategy. My strategy is to have no strategy. I have no agenda. I might be in an alliance but if they aren't acting in my best interest then it is just lip service until I can turn the tides and get myself to the top.

Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.

This sounds like a fun experience so I'm mostly looking to have fun. If it means playing people against each other for the fun of it, I might do that. If it means going off the rails intentionally or making an ass out of myself for the fun of it, so be it. If it means spending all night contemplating every angle of every player, that sounds boring but if it gets me the W then it could be fun. If any of this makes me a poor sportsmanship then by all means slap my wrist.

[Jeff Probst]

Keith

1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?

Alot of time. Seriously....ALOT. I work from 6-4 everyday but I can check on the game during that time.

2. What is your main motivation for playing?

I love winning. My ego is hurt, and now i'm back for blood

4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?

1.Ive always felt like a colby. I am not going to throw challenges, Im going to win and use that power to get people to like me.

2. Boston Rob. He is my absolute favorite player of all time. I think he is one of the best players of all time and I really feel like I can cooerce people to follow my lead

3. Russell Hantz I feel ashamed to say this, but ive felt like if i ever got onto survivor, I'd probably be like him..which isnt always a good thing

5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?

1. Boston rob. Basically same reasons as above

2. Hayden Moss. I loved him on both big brother and survivor

3. Terry Deitz.. Was a blast to watch him fight

6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?

It depends on the occasion. If it was someone i trusted, I would most likely tell them the truth, If not....I'd lie my ass of

7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?

Id love to be portrayed as the fan favorite nice guy....Lol

8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?

As a cocky, ignorant asshole. But a winner.

9. What personality types do you typically get along with?

I can get along with everyone. The ones I actually like though are fun outgoing pepole.

10. What personality types do you typically clash with?

People who think they are smarter than they really are or smarter than me

11. What style of game play do you most respect?

I respect people who lie cheat and backstab. Its a dirty game, but its how you win

12. What is your strategy going into the game?

I am going to play completely dfferent than before. I was feared, which shows me that I did something right...I just need to make sure they dont find out until its too late.

Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.

I NEED to get in. My ego is bruised, but not killed. I know i'm better than my disgusting showing I had on isolated. This time is different, This time people wont realize they should be scared of me until it's too late. Now that I have some experience under my belt, It is almost unfair to put me in the game again....But you are going to do it for one reason...Entertainment. I will make this a thing of legend.

[Jeff Probst]

Kimmi

1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?

As of now I have an open schedule, but I'm hopefully going to land a part time job soon so that's subject to change

2. What is your main motivation for playing?

I enjoy orgs and this one is highly recommended so I'd like a chance to play.

4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?

Katie Collins, Matty Whitmore, and Stephen Fishbach

Katie because I can be quiet, but also a bit snarky and/or humorous when the mood strikes

Matty because I enjoy being sociable for the most part and generally I am well liked

Stephen because I have a tendency to be very analytical and consider as many variables as I can think of in my decision making process

5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?

Jonathan Penner, Ian Rosenberger, Richard Hatch

Penner is just an entertaining character to me and a great story teller as well. He's not the greatest player, but he's entertaining and that's enough for me.

Ian was just such a genuine person and a fun player to watch do well in Palau.

And Hatch made Survivor what it is today. I watched Borneo for the first time a few years back and, even though it was definitely slower in pace than the modern seasons, it was fascinating watching Richard take his completely controversial idea of alliances and use it to win. Plus he cracks me up.

6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?

Depends on the situation and what I might be able to get out of it. My two go to responses would probably be come clean and apologize while trying to explain my reasoning for whatever I'm being confronted about or just lie and maybe blame someone else.

7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?

As someone who loves and appreciates the game and just wants to have fun. But also as someone who shouldn't be trifled with.

8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?

Given what they typically look for in characters, I'd probably get an invisible edit, honestly.

9. What personality types do you typically get along with?

As long as someone isn't a douche I'll usually get along with them. Or at least pretend to.

10. What personality types do you typically clash with?

Douches. Dicks. Assholes. Delusional people.

11. What style of game play do you most respect?

Strategic. Someone who knows what they want and make the moves to get it. And even if they're moves don't work out to the fullest, I can still respect attempts at solid moves.

12. What is your strategy going into the game?

I like to go in being as sociable as I can and settle into a decent majority alliance while simultaneously finding one person that I can click with and work with for a while in game. From there I'd make strategic moves as the opportunities arrive.

Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.

I just graduated with a degree in video production. I don't care for the Transformers movies or Nicolas Cage. I'm kind of a comic book nerd. as of late. I'm a man of few words.

[Jeff Probst]

Mad Dog

1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?

I work during these hours, but I work all day on the computer, so I can participate.

2. What is your main motivation for playing?

I want to win. I have come close before, but I have just missed out. And I have heard Stranded is a great franchise.

4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?

I would say I play like Cirie, as I do my best to get people on side and be lovable, and have them view me as a non-threat, but a strong ally.
I can also be a bit like Rob Cesternino, as he was a weasel and did anything he could to get further in the game.
Also Sandra, because she played to win at all costs, and my basic strategy is to make the vote go in any direction other than my way.

5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?

Too many to name, but stand-out favourites = Sandra, because she was a two-time winner with sass.
Stephenie (in Palau anyway) because she was the definition of a fighter.
Colby/Bobby Jon = eye candy.

6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?

I would initially let them vent what they are feeling and hear them out, then I would be calm in reply to them to squash the situation (in their mind) and make peace. Then I would backstab, backstab, backstab and get to work on getting them out. If someone doesn't trust me, then they need to go before they recruit anyone else into distrusting me.

7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?

Ideally, I would like to be portrayed as a nice guy, but also a savvy player that has come to win. Similar to the way Kim was portrayed.

8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?

I would probably be portrayed as a snarky bitch in confessionals, because I like to make fun of people a lot in private, but obviously to their faces, I would not be doing that because that is not good for my game. I would be constantly pulling displeased faces behind people's backs and rolling my eyes out of their sockets during Tribals. I get heated a lot, so I would definitely be seen as fiery, but I hope to reign that in, as entertaining as it is, that can be a negatively viewed.

9. What personality types do you typically get along with?

I get along with easygoing or at least reasonable people. Funny people as well. Humour goes a long way to endear me to someone.

10. What personality types do you typically clash with?

I do not get along with bossy, stubborn, narrow-minded people who have the sole opinion that it is their way or the highway and will not take on board others' opinions. They are the people I love to undermine and work to get out. I also do not get along with bitchy people or backstabbing people. This is probably because these are characteristics that I would possess in the game and therefore, those people would be too similar to me.

11. What style of game play do you most respect?

I most respect a strategic game, with morals intertwined as best as possible.

12. What is your strategy going into the game?

To win at any cost, and have people BELIEVE that I was moral, ethical, loyal, and strategic. But behind the scenes, I will be laughing and mocking people, especially if I am bored and dislike them.

Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.

I think you should know that I am the next Stranded winner.

[Jeff Probst]

Tina

1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?

I'll try my best to devote to the game. I'll try my best to balance this and my work.

2. What is your main motivation for playing?

For the fun of it of course!

3. Have you played in other online games? If so, how many/what type?

Zero, zip, nada. This will be my first time playing in an online game which is exciting.

4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?

Colleen Haskell, Ethan Zohn, and Peih Gee. In real life, I am a pretty laid back person and always try my best to be kind to people.

5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?

Greg Buis, Rudy Boesch, and Kass McQuillen. They all make me crack up, which I feel we all need in watching Survivor.

6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?

Talk rationally with him/her to figure out a solution so that I won't gain an enemy.

7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?

As someone likable and interesting and not a total snoozer of a player! haha

8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?

I mean, I hope I will be portrayed as a nice person! But I also don't want to be portrayed as boring. So maybe I do need to unleash my bitchy side. ;) Let's see what happens.

9. What personality types do you typically get along with?

People who try their best to climb into my skin and patronize me.

10. What personality types do you typically clash with?

People who always attempt to take the leadership role. That just irks me!

11. What style of game play do you most respect?

A person who played the game with all honesty.

12. What is your strategy going into the game?

At first, try to get on everyone's good side so that everyone will like me, then at the end manipulate everyone if necessary to survive. Just because I respect an honest gameplay doesn't mean I'll play one!

Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.

I am not that interesting, but it would be quite lovely if you'd want to get to know me :)

[Jeff Probst]

BB

1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?

A lot of it. in school at the moment and I hate it

2. What is your main motivation for playing?

Hate

3. Have you played in other online games? If so, how many/what type?

I played in neopets big brother
yea
your jelous

4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?

Burton from Pearl islands
Shane Powers from Panama

5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?

Judd from Guatemala
Shambo from Samoa
Burton

6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?

get angry

7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?

as an asshole

8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?

an asshole

9. What personality types do you typically get along with?

other assholes

10. What personality types do you typically clash with?

other assholes

11. What style of game play do you most respect?

being an asshole

12. What is your strategy going into the game?

be. an. asshole.

Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.

I'm an asshole.

[Jeff Probst]

Jenna

1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?

Right now, I'm usually free any time after school on the weekdays, and for most of the weekend unless I'm doing something with friends. If something comes up I'll notify the hosts.

2. What is your main motivation for playing?

Fun! I wanna live the Survivor experience.

3. Have you played in other online games? If so, how many/what type?

2:
1. A Reddit ORG hosted by KennyTheBoatMaster, where I placed 5th.
2. I am currently participating in a Mario-themed ORG hosted by TheNobullman. I can't reveal my identity yet, but I'm currently in the Final 5.

4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?

Ian Rosenberger: We're both funny, generally nice people who can sometimes be conflicted with the game.

J'Tia Taylor: Smart, but also somewhat crazy. Knows they're in a weird situation when they're in one.

Greg Buis: In it for the adventure, don't care what others think. Don't take the game too seriously or try too hard to be a strategist.

5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?

Sandra Diaz-Twine: A sassy mother with a sailor's mouth who defeats the biggest villains in Survivor history while insulting them the whole time. What's not to love?

Trish Hegarty: Everything about Trish's adventure in Cagayan was hilarious. "Buy some food ya cheapo depots!"

Ian Rosenberger: A totally raw and real journey, with a bunch of little funny moments thrown in. The endgame of Palau was legit awesome.

6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?

Shock at their nerve, and then laying down the law with sass. Apologizing afterwards.

7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?

A switch-off of CPP, CPM, and MORP episodes. An adventurer who laughs at all the chaos around him, I guess. Some snarky comments here and there.

8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?

Probably switching off between MORM and CPM episodes.

9. What personality types do you typically get along with?

I get along with most types, especially the people who don't take life too seriously, and like videogames.

10. What personality types do you typically clash with?

People who think they're way cooler than they are.

11. What style of game play do you most respect?

I respect most types, they all have merit. I think social game is most important, so anyone who can have a good social game without sticking out as a target is pretty good in my book.

12. What is your strategy going into the game?

Get into the majority alliance, and then do whatever I have to to stay on top of the heap. Bond with a bunch of people to keep mah optiosn open.

Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.

I'm really weird. Milk's my fav drink. I like dancing hardcore at parties. Nintendo is awesome. I'm pretty witty. I'm sometimes slow though.

[Jeff Probst]

Ramona

1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?

I am able to devote a good deal of time to the game. As a high school student, the earlier part of the day will not be avaliable, however, at night I am rarely ever not avaliable.

2. What is your main motivation for playing?

As a huge fan of Survivor, I want to use this experience to determine whether or not I feel as if I am legitemately capable of applying for the real show. After reading about Stranded, I see that it is reccomended by many users. This will also give me a chance to play out my personal strategy that I would use on the show if I were ever given the chance to play.


4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?

I have only watched Philippines-SJDS, Amazon, Pearl Islands, Cook Islands, China, FvF, and HvV. I am currently watching One World and Tocantins. From those seasons, I'd say I have the tendency to lay low early on like Spencer from Tocantins; the personality, likability, and charm like Jon from SJDS; and the ability to adapt to a given situation such as Todd from China.

5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?

Starting from Survivor: Pearl Islands, one of my all-time favorites has to be Andrew Savage. He was a compelling character with extreme potential and good leadership who was ultimately screwed over by an ex-tribemate who got a second chance at life in the game. Going on from there, in Survivor: One World, I find Kim to be very intriguing. She had a fantastic grasp on the game and came across as trustworthy enough that she survived all 39 days and ultimately won the game. She was in power the entire time and played her cards correctly and was levelheaded the entire time. To finish off, just recentely in Survivor: Blood vs Water, I admired Ciera's ballsyness and her ability to make game moves that (even though some might disagree) she saw as a benefit to her game. She wasn't afraid to put her life on the line and I have major respect for that. If possible, I'd like to take in a little of all 3 of these castaways traits and play them out in my own game/strategy.

6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?

I would like to say I would stay calm and remain civil, but I tend to get very heated when an argument approaches. Usually if I dislike somebody, I back off from them and let their faults and strikes against them build up until I completely lash out on them for everything they have done over a period of time. So, ideally, I would take a breath and approach the situation in a mature manner. Realistically, I'm more than likely going to argue back hard. And win.

7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?

I would love to be portrayed as a hero or an underdog who is optomistic and level-headed. I want to be seen as a true fighter even at my darkest moments, and not just somebody who gives up right when the tide gets rough.

8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?

Most likely invisible. Probably a background character. If not, then a very sociable guy who is friendly and respectful, but in confessionals I'd more than likely talk a lot of shit on people and their games.

9. What personality types do you typically get along with?

People with goals and ambitions and who go all out to achieve those goals. Friendly and respectful people, while also relatable enough so you can have a good time. Down to earth people.

10. What personality types do you typically clash with?

People who think they are above everyone else, who blackmail people, act different in front of certain people, act like the victim in every situation they are put in. People who don't have a backbone. When girls use their looks to get ahead or when guys are just complete tool bags.

11. What style of game play do you most respect?

People who adapt well, keep a level head, and can stab you in the heart but make you respect them as they make a move against you to better themselves. People who do not give up and those who do not rub it in your face when you are down.

12. What is your strategy going into the game?

My strategy is to be a social player in the beginning stage. I want to get into a good alliance, help out my tribe in challenges, but be a background character. I don't want to be the leader or the tribe clown. I just want to be me and have people latch on to me when they need somebody to cry with or talk to. I want to be people's emotional rock. Then when the tribes switch up, I want to start taking more of a stand - I want to start being seen as a little bit more of a threat, but not too much where I'd be taken out at the first chance they got. At merge, it's all or nothing. I'm making moves, fighting hard, and living the experience out to its upmost potential. If I'm going out, I'm going out swinging.

Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.

As a high school student, I still lack any life experience others older than me may have. I'm still in this state of mind where I think I can accomplish anything. I have big dreams that I plan on everyday. Also, I know how to get back into good graces with people who I have created conflict with. On top of that, my gut is always right. 100% of the time. It's all a matter of whether or not I listen to it. If I do listen to it in the game, I feel like I can go very far. I was voted into Student Council by my grade (only 6 people make it), so I'm somewhat of a people's person you could say. I can be competitive. Also, I have good instincts. If someone's starting to act differently around me, I notice right away.

[Jeff Probst]

Richard

1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?

The amount of time I can devote on a daily basis will vary depending on how much schoolwork I have that day. For the most part, I can get things done in timely fashion so this should not be a problem. However, I attend school from 8 AM-4 PM and then often play tennis until about 7. After that, I am usually free.

2. What is your main motivation for playing?

I am interested in playing because I want to get a sense of what playing Survivor is really like. I've always thought I could be pretty decent at this game, but you never really know until you actually play. This site gives me an opportunity to test myself both socially and strategically which sounds awesome to me. Also, I think it would be hilarious to school the shit out of some people.

3. Have you played in other online games? If so, how many/what type?

I have never really played any other online games because it doesn't seem very serious which bothers me quite a bit. If I'm gonna play, I want put forth 100% effort and expect other participants to do the same. That's what makes it fun!

4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?

I feel like I can relate most to Spencer, Kenny, and Shane. I am similar to Spencer in that we are both chess players from the Chicago area who think we can control everything but might have a hard time actually playing this type of game. I can relate to Kenny because if I were to play Survivor, I can totally see myself getting cocky as fuck at some point and making tons of snarky confessionals about how I'm controlling the game if things are going my way. If I were to play, I would expect myself to do well for awhile but then have an enormous downfall as people catch on to my bullshit. Finally, I can relate to Shane because I have been known to say and do some pretty weird shit when sleep deprived and hungry or just when I feel like it. I am pretty much always the person that volunteers to test something, and being sleep deprived and hungry would probably only accentuate this. Hopefully I wouldn't talk to a rock or anything, but I can imagine myself saying some really dumb things.

5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?

My three favorite contestants are: 1. Jonathan Penner 2. Rob Cesternino and 3. Richard Hatch. I love all three of these contestants because they demonstrated a decently high level of competency in the game, and yet still managed to have a lot of fun while doing so. Specifically, Penner is my absolute favorite because I find it hilarious how he talks back to Probst and doesn't give give a fuck if the other castaways think he is an asshole. Also, he is probably the best narrator in the history of the show. I enjoyed Cesternino because of his hilarious remarks throughout the game and minor superiority complex in season 6. He revolutionized the game with his groundbreaking strategy and had fun doing it. His ousting of Christy makes me especially happy. Finally, I find Hatch incredibly, entertaining because he was condescending as shit throughout Borneo and still maintained a sense of composure. In all-stars, I thought he was even funnier. He snuck matches into the game and killed a shark by banging its head against a rock. Enough said.

6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?

I would like to think I would maintain my composure and defend myself in a calm fashion. However, I tend to be defensive in situations like this so I would probably end up in a heated argument instead. Not that this would serve me well, it's just my nature.

7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?

I would like to be portrayed like one of the aforementioned Cesternino, Hatch, or Penner. It would suck to be portrayed as a heartless mastermind or a complete idiot so I feel this is the best way to go; somewhat funny but also competent.

8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?

I think I would be portrayed as a little crazy but also logical to an extent. At heart, I am a truly logical person and would try to make decisions as such. The elements might distort this a bit, though. I could also see myself getting the edit of an arrogant, condescending asshole if I convinced myself I was dominating the game.

9. What personality types do you typically get along with?

I typically get along with people who are logical and level headed. Through chess, I have learned to like people who are a little nerdier even if they are not strong socially. I also like people who have fun but are not blatantly ignorant.

10. What personality types do you typically clash with?

I HATE HATE HATE your typical asshole football players who think they are the shit because they can lift 800 pounds and sleep with some shallow girls. Their blatant cockiness bothers me immensely. I also hate people who are stupid and illogical and are adamant that they are right about something. So frustrating.

11. What style of game play do you most respect?

I most respect people who think ahead strategically and yet are still good at adapting to new situations. What made sense yesterday or the day before may not be smart in the current moment, and thus it is important to constantly consider new options. For this reason, players like Yul and Earl were able to dominate their respective seasons.

12. What is your strategy going into the game?

Going into the game I have a very general strategy. I think it is important that I find one person that I always can confide in and work with. Other than that, I feel that Survivor, like chess, is a game where you cannot rely on pregame preparation if you want to do well. Everything is situational.

Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.

I have kind of already mentioned this, but I am a very serious chess player and I have won numerous state titles and even a national title. Also, I am only 17 and not even old enough to play Survivor yet :[

[Jeff Probst]

Sean

1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?

Well, considering most of it will be held at night, I usually don't have much going on then, so I should be able to make it almost every day.

2. What is your main motivation for playing?

For the heck of it. To make a name for myself around here.

3. Have you played in other online games? If so, how many/what type?

I've been in a few Survivor(and even one Big Brother) ORG's here and there.

4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?

That's hard tbh. not once have I ever watched someone and Survivor and been like "Hey! That's me!".... But if I had to choose, I'd say I have the gameplay style of Lex(Africa, not All-Stars), with the chill and laid back personality of Earl Cole and John Palyok(guy who got voted out 3rd in Vanuatu)

5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?

Dr. Sean Kenniff for his lulzyness, Chris Daugherty for his awesome personality and epic comeback story, and if I had to pick someone for new school Survivor, I'd say Tony, since I was legit rooting for him and I had never been so satisfied with a winner since Chris.

6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?

"OH SH*T! YOU SCARED THE F*CK OUTTA ME!"

7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?

Comedic relief, likable guy who is viewed by SurvivorSucks as a "Goddess".

8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?

OTTN5 fourth boot

9. What personality types do you typically get along with?

Bro's, Hoes, and Joes.

10. What personality types do you typically clash with?

People who they think they are all young and "SWAGtastic" when really they are nothing more than a jackass.

11. What style of game play do you most respect?

One that equally consists of all three aspects: Social, Physical, and Strategical.

12. What is your strategy going into the game?

I probably won't have any dedicated strategy going into the game. I'll just kiss ass, adapt to my surroundings and do whatever the Hell I need to do to make it to the end while playing a respectful enough game to win the gold!

Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.

This might seem weird but I get very annoyed when someone refers to any year from 2010 to present as "Two-Thousand and-" instead of it's actual title "Twenty-" we are living in the 2010's, not the 2000's anymore. Also, I wanna break the stereotype of being a straight white male by not being a typical average borewhore. And last but not least, a few weeks ago someone stole my bucket of cashews, and I've been on the hunt for 'em since. Hopefully this journey will help me find my inner-self, as well as the cashews.

[Jeff Probst]

Stacey

1. How much time can you devote to the game? What are your problem hours of the day?

I think I can devote maybe enough time to be an active member of the game. I will probably make it everyday unless something were to pop up, (which is unlikely). My problem hours of the day are school hours! I'm in school until a little past two, but once I'm home, I'll be good.

2. What is your main motivation for playing?

Well, I was a pretty big cheese. I was the center of attention, and a very big character let's say. Yay! I had a huge dynasty in that game. I was perfect and amazing.

4. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants match your personality the best and how?

Funny story! I have never watched Survivor! Well, actually I watched one episode and that was it. I'm sort of a recruit of the game. I have a rough idea of the game but from the episode I've seen, I like Kass! A lot!

5. Which 3 "SURVIVOR" contestants are your favorite and why?

This is awkward! Uhm... yeah. So basically whatever. I have heard of a few people. Let's see "Parvati" or something, Kass, J'Tai. I guess those three. J'Tai was really funny from the episode I saw.

6. If confronted by a fellow castaway, what would your initial reaction be?

Fire back! Spill all the tea I have on them and make them look worse than I do! That way if they target both of us, they'll target that other castaway first!

7. How would you like to be portrayed on the real show if you had the option?

I would love to be portrayed as sort of a villain I guess. Like rude, manipulative but also a great game player! A small part of me says the one that everyone loves, but then again that's so overrated. Blah!

8. How do you think you would actually be portrayed?

A big mix of clueless, stupid, rude, dramatic, scheeming/manipulative, and psycho! VERY psycho!

9. What personality types do you typically get along with?

I love ~the mean girls~ type of group. Like a small group of people pushing around losers. Ah, yes. Living the dream.

10. What personality types do you typically clash with?

KNOW IT ALLS! People who think they know everything there is to know in the universe! Annoying! I also hate people who never show emotion! Humans are meant to cry, be sad, be happy, etc! I hate people who think showing emotion is "weak".

11. What style of game play do you most respect?

I like backstabbing, manipulative, psychotic. I love the whole concept of playing your way to the end. Not that I know much about Survivor...

12. What is your strategy going into the game?

Probably being clueless about the game, and letting people "control" me. I want people to see me as someone they can control so they keep me around. This isn't the best strategy, since people might want to pick me off for being clueless, but we'll see. It's like a game of Russian Roulette!

Take this opportunity to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know.

AKA Dramatic, Fun, Crazy (...) houseguest! I'll be so interesting in your game. So,,, like...YEAH!

[Lisa]

Wow, I forgot how much my application sucked, lol.