Cast Reveal THOUGHTS

[fabi]

Abby: Abby seems really relatable, at least for me, and also really nice. She seems a bit camera-shy which I think will be gone once she plays the game and gets used to everything. I really hope she is gonna do well in her first ORG.

[malkon]

Emily- "I live in Ann Arbor MIchigan. I'm in Ann Arbor because I'm a student at the university of michigan." This girl just turned her Meet Me video into a college essay. I really hope that's not how she presents herself in the game because I'm, and probably other cast people, are going to get bored with her REEEEEEEAL fast. She had a bit of spunk to her voice which I hope translates to enthusiasm for the game. She seems eager, but a bit too cacluating probably because of the college mindset. I worry she will come across a bit stiff by being too "formal" with some of these other chill people.

Austin- "I also spilled hot sauce in my eyes." Hooooo boy. This guy already feels like he has tranwreck written all over his face. But if nothing else, he hopefully will go out in a blaze of glory and provide lots of delicious drama and entertainment along the way. I really really really want to fucking ask him about this hot sauce story. Was he like...trying to miss whatever food he was putting it on intentionally? Was it a dare? Was he trying to use the bottle as a telescope? I HAVE TO KNOW. Either way I didn't get a whole lot from this other than I see him being the quirkiest guy so far in the cast.

Minga- "If you like me great, if you don't I DON'T CARE!"

 I feel like Minga is going to be the kind of person you LOVE or HATE. I don't think there's any in between and I think that's exactly who she is. That's perfectly fine. I have no idea how that will translate to this game. I'm afraid with the other strong personalities here, she is going to clash with them. She sort of has "Kimberly from Sequester" vibes for me which...isn't necessarily a good thing. She seems spunky and sure of herself which can be a double edged sword in this game.

Abby- "I'm stoaked to be playing all out and I can't wait." I tried finding...any quote from her that was interesting and this was the best. In a spectacular casting of female characters, I feel like Abby is the weakest. She seems very new and green to this process and I just...couldn't quite get into it. I hope she adapts and does well here because I feel like she could easily get chewed up and spit out by some of these other dominant players. Possible goat material.

[paige]

Abby- seems like she could be a really good player and im excited to see what she has to bring to the game
Georgina- so excited to see her back, she is the one who like showed me a little about orgs and what they were and I watched her play previously so I am very excited that she is back and she will have my full support going through this game, she is amazing and a very good player that i think people will under estimate

[JordanR]

Kollyn - Seems super chill like someone I would go to school too. I think he'll be an early boot though. I think people will be too sketched by him.

Erica - I guess she's an icon or something.... I'm excited to watch her play! I think she'll do a good job and will be an early merge boot.

CJ - I would align with her right off the bat, she seems like a god damn ICON. I would be obsessed with her and I think she is going to draw a lot of people towards her. Late game threat

Jack - I wasn't a huge fan of him in Endure. Early boot prediction. I wonder if he'll have more of an investment this time? (money money moneyyyyyy)

Nicole - SHE IS MY QUEEN AND SHE IS WINNING IDC WHAT ANYONE SAYS.

[spencer]

Didn't feel like writing and I love to hear myself talk so here.

Placements for first 21
1. CJ
2. Erica
3. Robbie
4. Jack 
5. Elyse
6. Josh
7. Sam
8. Jenny
9. Silas
10. Minga
11. Emily
12. Abby
13. Biniam
14. Georgina
15. Jordan
16. Kollyn
17. Nicole
18. Carley
19. Miles
20. Austin
21. Shannon

A GIRL IS GOING TO WIN THIS SEASON I'LL BET ANY AMOUNT OF MONEY

[fabi]

Georgina:OMG THE QUEEN IS BACK! I remember when I started playing these games, I saw her playing and I was a huge fan. I am excited to see how she is gonna deal with this new generation of ORGers but I feel like she can do well. She is for sure an excellent social player and I could see her going far and she for sure has my support!

[JordanR]

Jenny - Seems super dope, especially having a background with RHAP, in ORGs, we have seen a lot of people come in from RHAP and do very well. I am anticipating a lot out of her this season.

Shannon - Why am I already irritated with him? I think he will be a big villain and people will get sick of him very quick, and he'll be an early boot.

Elyse - Loving her vibe! I think she will have a decent run hopefully, but I'm afraid she might get picked off early. #PlantLady

Robbie - Oh Robbie, I think he is going to get SLAYED super early. I hope not, but he has never seen Survivor if I remember correctly?

Carley - I'm not the biggest Carley fan, but staying open minded! It has been a while since I've seen her around in ORGs. Carley is a very good ORG player, so I wouldn't be surprised to see her go far in this game. Since she hasn't been around for a while, I see her moving around these newer players very easily.

Sam - LMFAO dead at her two different videos. Love the cockiness, I am so excited and hope she becomes a killer black widow throughout the game. I hope she wins. She has played live games and one ORG? She's winning (sorry nicole xoxo)

Miles - His intro video bored me, because science. I could see him being veryyyyy boring and just getting busy with research and not being around a lot. I think he'll be out early.

Josh - seems chill, but annoying. I think he'll get picked off early. Sounds like he won't make any decisions and he just wants to sit around. GOAT alert.

Jordan (stealing my name) - Again another monotone man who I am getting annoyed with. Had to click off his video as well. Bye.

Silas - FUCK YOU RT FUCK YOUUUUUUUU IM GOING TO ROCKS. My icon, my king, I love Silas so much and I'm so excited to see him play! If anything like Power, he will have a good showing and get close to the end. Quirky Cannibal tho

Biniam - A male I don't 100% hate, but bye.

Emily - You only gave us like 25 seconds to meet you. I'm assuming you're from Survivor Michigan? So I think you could last long, but I see you leaving early.

Austin - Hey a male I don't think I hate! ok yes obsessed with him! I think he will latch on to someone quickly and get to the merge and go mid merge. (Will click with Minga)

Minga - fitness queen! I am obsessed with her, she has a great personality and I think she is going to have a good running in this game, she's a superfan and wants to play. (Will click with Austin)

Abby - Seems super chill and I'm interested to see how she balances the load of ORGs and being a college athlete. If she can stay active she'll be someone others are drawn to.

Georgina - LOVE HERRRRRR. I'm so excited to see her back. She is so good at these games and I hope she finds her footing and absolutely KILLS it. I think saying she's a former ORGer is super sketchy to some of these new people and might make her a target.

[cmack311]

Ooooh Georgina! My knowledge of ORGs isn't much but somehow I feel like I recognize her name from years ago. Hopefully there isn't much rust when it comes to getting back into the swing of things again in this. I hope she does very well.

[cmack311]

Waylon still has his Christmas tree up...I am triggered immediately. Hmmmmm, well I don't dislike him. I'm not sure if his meet me video was him being overdramatic or if that's just him....seems like fun.

[cmack311]

Kami strikes me as one of my favorites instantly. Hopefully if the Chiefs do win the Super Bowl, she'll be super excited during the entire season celebrating that win. I think she has a very good chance of going deep.

[fabi]

[andra]

Kollyn - His personality doesn't seem too dynamic but that may help him as he can fall under the radar. I would think he would be a follower rather than any kind of tribe leader.

Erica - She seems nice but also seems like she got off the elevator on the wrong floor. I can't tell if this is an act or if she is genuinely just bored and looking for something to do for the next month. I would have a great time talking with her but I don't know if I would be able to trust that she would care enough to have my back if I needed her.

CJ - Very friendly. I had no idea there was such a thing as a bride/groom model but that would be awesome to get to travel with your husband for free and wear fancy white gowns. She's excited to make friends and I would definitely find her easy to talk to. Hoping she also has some strategy to accompany it.

Jack - Jack seems like a very cool guy....almost too cool. One of the only videos to mention the $1000 prize. It's on his mind and he wants it. If I were in the game as a player new to orgs and heard him say he is retired, that would make me very wary of him. 

Jenny - Jenny is my friend, I love her, and she is one of my favorite people I have met on the internet. Jenny is fun, personable, and funny in both a crude and self-deprecating way. Jenny also has a way of forming strong bonds with everyone and making each person feel like they are her best friend. Players will be drawn to her and want to spill their secrets. She will collect their info and use it to her benefit. 

Shannon - I love his accent. Shannon definitely strikes me as a textbook meat shield. I would want to pull him in and make him feel like my ideas were his ideas first. I think being in Australia may hurt him but hopefully he's able to form some bonds. I'd like to see what "play hard" means to him.

Elyse - Her intro is scripted so it's hard to get a sense of her personality when she is reading what she wrote about herself. Her changing hair style/color makes me think she has a fun personality so hopefully that shines through in the game.

Robbie - I love his picture. He seems like he can get along with anyone. The info he gives about himself in his video is pretty basic (Who doesn't enjoy hanging out with friends?). He wouldn't annoy me and I like his smile a lot.

Carley - She seems like a good combo of nice and awkward. I can relate to that. I was put off at the beginning of the video and didn't really connect until she got real and said she's into things that are "cool and witchy". I also love the "ok love you - maybe not love you". That's the kind of authenticity I would be drawn to.

Sam - Tribe video - She's a cool teacher. She loves her kids. I get some Cameron Olsen vibes from her. She seems nice and easy to get along with. ---- VL video - Sam is very confident. She says she is Parvati and a Survivor God and she is dead serious. I envy the level of confidence but feel like we have seen this player flame out many times. I am really interested in how other players perceive her because if she can maintain the level of duplicity that she is promising, she will be a very entertaining villain.

Miles - He is a nice guy. A little boring. He spent 25% of his intro video talking about science and I'm not sure how interesting that will be to his tribe mates. 

Josh - Why is he saying All and Out? Also, he's on a bunk bed but that doesn't look like a dorm bunk bed so I have some questions. Josh seems nice but strikes me as someone who has not struggled socially. I'm interested to see how he connects with the rest of his tribe.

Jordan - Hmm. The office being at the airport is bewildering. How can that be a conducive work environment when you are trying to help people who are struggling with financial decisions? Here, look at all of these private planes you will never own. His video is a bit inauthentic so it's hard to see his real personality. 

Silas - So fun! I love his energy and would love to hang out and have a drink with Silas. His voice is intriguing and I love "red hot minute". Silas really made me smile.

Nicole - She has an RHAP sticker. Unfortunately, it's hard to get a grasp on her personality when it seems like she is forcing the F word into every sentence. I am all for dropping a FUCK here and there when necessary, but I'd love to hear what she's saying instead of focusing on the words she's choosing to use because it's distracting.

Biniam - This guy seems very chill and I'm not sure if he has an idea of what a lot of these people will be capable of. I don't see him dominating any conversations but will likely get along with everyone on his tribe.

Emily - Emily is fun and personable. I like the friendly and excited vibes she's putting forth and think she will do really well. I think others will find Emily approachable and she will be able to form some great relationships.

Austin - This is the fairest lifeguard I may have ever seen. He must be really great at reapplying sunscreen. I really love that he said TOODLES! I like Austin and hope he's able to handle the amount of time it seems like these games take because he's used to running marathons and stuff.

Minga - So much energy! I hope she is able to relax a bit so that she can get to know people. Her story about connecting with her child with autism is very endearing and I would be very drawn to her based on that.

Abby - Abby is very smiley! I don't see anything overtly threatening about Abby and think she will be very easygoing. If she has some strategic acumen I can see her making it far.

Georgina - I love the opening to her video! Who doesn't love a little Britney? Georgina is fun and has a lovely accent. I would want to be her friend. She has the fun/awkward vibe we can all relate to.

Waylon - This guy has SO MUCH ENERGY. I see him being super fun and active, but how much time will he have for the game when he hasn't found the time to take his tree down?


Kami - I love her pic. Chief's fan living in Sacramento - I won't hold that against her. Kami has a fun infectious smile and gives off a warm feeling I would be drawn to.

Lee - I played Mimiaire with Lee just recently. He was very nice and encouraging when we would talk. I know he is an org veteran and it will be interesting to 1) watch him play a skype game, and 2) see if his tribe mates will be intimidated by his experience and either want to work with him or try to vote him out.

[torryaidan]

[kilby]

im glad you called out the "i dont have time for music anymore" as a fucking weird thing to say by Nicole.

Music, of all interests, is the one you can most easily digest while doing other things. Put in headphones while you write, eat, walk, drive?! How do you not have time to listen to music!!!!!
____

Loved your thirsting over Shannon (hearteyes)I think the only tasmanian's anyone know is the Tasmanian Devil.

I appreciate your disdain for robbie! Fuck lindsey stirling.

torry i think your take on CJ is good, but i think she was saying what employers look for not what she sees as 'standard' so i can't hold it against the queen

[taystl]

[benji]

After some ridiculously busy and stressful days at work, I'm back with some commentary on the rest of the cast:

Robbie: first 2 seconds vibe: i like him. Final assessment: he has no clue what he's getting into. This excites me, because I think he will get through a few rounds (due to how sweet/nice he is) and will figure it his game and THE game along the way. I see him being a loyal ally to someone who is more experienced in these games. I wish I knew what tribe he was in, but I digress.

My prediction: an early merge boot (whenever y'all merge.. so like 12th/11th place?)

Carley: first 8 seconds vibe: she's okay. Seems a little up tight. Final assessment: She sounds like she has a lot on her plate, which worries me with her time to dedicate to this game. I have this feeling her not being around much combined with her niche personality, I am unsure if she will find stability with anyone in this game.

My prediction: Pre-merge boot. Let's say 19th.

[benji]

Sam: I'm not sure I even need to watch her video, as I know her well. She's venomous, vicious and hilarious. She is very good at getting people close to her, but she sometimes is read as fake. In addition to, she will be someone who pushes a name and will want that name gone. Her aggression will either take her far or make her an early target. It depends how close she can get with her tribemates, and Erica specifically .

My prediction: I don't see her going early in the game, and it depends how she plays the game this time. If she's as aggressive as she was in XTC, I would say 8th place. If she utilizes some UTR moments, she might go the distance to FTC.

Side note: love that she has two videos and her parvati/tyson blend is a fair assessment of how she plays.

Miles: first 6 seconds vibe: I like him more than I thought I would. Final assessment: I didn't finish his video. I'm bored. Oh Miles, don't talk about this stuff with your teammates. He's smart, but you need to make it to the merge for your smarts to matter. I don't see him getting there.

My prediction: 21st place.

[benji]

Josh: first 7 seconds vibe: I would totally work with him in an ORG. Final assessment: Great smile, nice energy and seems like a good dude. It depends who he lines up with, but he will survive the first 8 votes or so. Didn't say a lot about his game, but a personality like his will get him far.

My prediction: 5th place.

Jordan: first 4 seconds vibe: lol, no. Final assessment: oof. I had to stop his video to say I am not digging this energy he's giving out. It's a little humble-braggy. He's up against some personalities and it feels like he is trying to sell himself. It's a dangerous approach in such a cutthroat game.

My prediction: 18th place.

[benji]

Silas: first 5 seconds vibe: awwwwwwwww. Final Assessment: he's a teacher . I love that he's so excited. It feels genuine. He mentions wanting to make friends and that's so endearing to hear. Love this energy.

My prediction: he has this "Donathan" vibe from Ghost island. So he get's a Donathan placement: 5th place.

Nicole: first 11 seconds vibe: I really like her. I'd be threatened by her if I were playing. My final assessment: Her video felt very carefree and I think that'll speak to how unafraid she will play the game. She's just busy enough to where I think Nicole will have a nice balance of being around when she needs to be.

My prediction: she will be a force, and will probably fly under the radar due to her disposition and age. I see her making top 8.

Biniam: first 7 seconds vibe: normal guy. Final assessment: his energy/facial expressions lit up once he talked about All Out. If he's active, I could see him getting to the merge.

My prediction: If he isn't active (which might be the case with a 35 second video), I sadly see him going around 17th.

[benji]

Emily: first 4 seconds vibe: she's ready to play NOW. Final assessment: if she crosses paths with Michigan hater Sam, I see her being targeted early ONLY for that reason LOL. She's cute, has great energy and I hope Sam lets her survive a few rounds.

My prediction: she will make merge. Has potential to go far. I'll be general and say top 8.

Austin: first 5 seconds vibe: gamebot. Final assessment: seems like he will find a quick ally that is more aggressive than him and will try to own up to their game. Might go far, like FTC far.

My prediction: 3rd place (in kind of a Goat role).

Minga: first forever seconds vibe: what's UP . I know I'm a hoe, but, seriously, what's up Minga? Final assessment: she's married.

Okay, hoe vibes aside, I am honestly excited to see what she has to offer. She's definitely one of the stand outs, with her job/life/age situation. She will be genuine, but is a super fan, so she knows about Big Moves (TM).

My prediction: post merge boot. Not sure she has the momentum to go to FTC, but I'd be happy to be proved wrong.

[benji]

Abby: first 6 seconds vibe: is this girl Taylor Gaby's roommate? Final assessment: She sends out strong woman vibes. Lots of strong women in this game, kudos @prod. She didn't give much in her intro video, so I don't have much to work with here.

My prediction: She will be a malicious pre-merge boot blindside. 14th place.

Georgina: first 10 seconds vibe: QUEEN! I want her to be fan favorite already! Final assessment: This feels like a redemption arch ready to burst. Love her energy, love her humor, such good vibes.

My prediction: **winner pick**

[benji]

These last three are quick, I g2g:

Waylon: bringing that strong energy, Waylon. And you're from Ashland?! I've been there many times. He's too much, so he will be a pre-merge boot, which was solidified with him mentioning his record collection and being a steelers fan in Browns territory.

15th place.

Kami: Oh my god I love her. Where are you FINDING THESE PEOPLE?! I need to reassess everyone else I've already reviewed, because I want Kami to go far.

Top 5 baby!

Lee: LEEEEEE!!! I LOVE LEE and I am SO excited to see him play a live ORG. GO LEE!

Top 7

[kilby]

Anyone else not understand the Parvati/Tyson thinking? Is she gonna steal coconuts? I don't think Sam explained what she meant by playing like Tyson at all.

[kilby]

Also is it normal for Dominoes to have TWO assistant managers @Georgina??!?!?!?!

SPOILER: Click to show

AND SHE LIVES WITH THIS GUY

[devon]

[ricky]

This bitch 36 years old playing I love fucking money hosted by Constance. I hate everyrhing about it

[aubra]

I missed her saying she doesn’t like music I don’t trust anyone who says that. It’s like hating happiness. Maybe she’s only heard country music.

[malkon]

Okay been a bit, but prior to watching the blue tribe, here were my thoughts on the final videos I hadn't had a chance to talk about:

Waylon-"Nevermind the Christmas Tree in the background, that's not important." This guy has smarmy salesperson written all over his face and seething from his teeth. I wouldn't trust him farther than I could throw him and I'd see right through it. He also seems insanely busy, radio...bartending...social gatherings. Just its a lot. Waylon would have to probably be with a tribe of introverts to stand a chance of survival till merge. I feel like he would either butt heads with the other extroverts or possibly and horridly would be found out for being a semi-obvoius villain and have that used against him. Once he makes...any connection, I could see him doing okay unless he were swap screwed.

Kami-"Preparing for a win, Preparing for a parade, I'm gonna lose my mind!" Kami feels like a lot of fun. She is clearly into sports, she is very into bartending, she just seems like she would be fun to chill and shoot the breeze with. However, hiding under that chill persona, I smell a loud personality. Loud personalities are often the first to be noticed and targeted in games. I think she's going to be opinionated and is going to have a hard time containing herself. This could become problematic in a smaller tribe where blending in, is often more important than standing out. I worry she won't last as long as everyone thinks she will.

Lee-"Some of you guys may know me, but if not I'm one, the only, Lee." He seems slightly full of himself, but honestly? He's the kind of guy I would love to align with. I have to stan a Selena Gomez fan, I think she is tops. I could see me and him talking trash reality tv, Selena Gomez, and pop culture for hours. He could go one of two ways, he could be extremely personable or he could be a huge egotist. The direction he goes this game will ultimately affect who will want to work with him. Either everyone will love him, or everyone will hate him, and that's all up to how he presents himself this game. I'm interested to see how he does and hope he goes the personable direction.

[malkon]

AHHHH I FORGOT TO GIVE THOUGHTS ON GEORGINA!!!

Georgina-"This is pretty much the only way I think I'm ever going to be able to play survivor." Okay what's not to love about this video? In 1.5 minutes Georgina eloquently explained why she is playing, described her passion for this game, and gave a brief introduction of who she is. This is honestly the poster child video for anyone who wants to make a meet me video. She's fun, she's funny, and she seems like she is ready to play. Is she the most cutthroat person of all time? No. But she seems like someone who could blend well with others and find ways to get farther in the game no matter what. This is her shot to play survivor and I'm excited to see how it goes. I'm rooting for you Georgina!!!!

[jaydenosborne]

Finishing out my thoughts on the rest of the cast!

EMILY:
Hey, someone else who studies Economics! Maybe her and I can bond over regretting that choice . WHY is it that all I'm getting is JoJo Siwa vibes from her? Her hair is basically close to being in a side ponytail in her video and she is trying really hard to convey over-excitement in her video . Seems nice! Will do well!

AUSTIN:
"I'm twenty-six years YOUNG" -- GET OUT. I hate when people say that, omg. GET OUT NOW.

Okay he is on the opposite end of the spectrum to Emily because he conveys ZERO of anything in his video lol. I think he forgot to emote. Also neither of those fun facts were fun! In a reference that hardly anybody here will get, this is all I could think of during his video:



MINGA:
I LOVE HER! Oh her personality is electric, she's so warm. I love her. Ugh, and her anecdote about her child and taking photos of her son. If I were doing my ranking of this group of castaways I think she would be on Erica Rivera level, she's amazing and I wantt to declare my fandom.

ABBY:
SCREWED BY SWAPPING AT THE LAST MINUTE. She was originally going to be on Jack's tribe and I had this whole scenario set up in my head where they were going to be the Rob & Amber of this season. Blonde, Survivor Fan, loves singing? I ship Jabby (no pressure y'all). Seems pleasant and a nice bubbly force! Hope to see her make it decently far, and think it'll take her a little bit to get aclimated, but once she gets her foot in the door I'm aclimated. Hope she's active and enjoys herself but she's someone I'm worried about not putting in the time.

GEORGINA:
A living legend. As someone who was recruited to play Endure 6, I had always heard about the one girl from New Zealand who made it to the end of the first season, which inexplicably had 42 players oh my god. As an Australian that's close enough so I'm excited to see her finally play a game. As much as I love newbies, I think there's something equally exciting about watching someone play after 5+ years away from everything -- and I don't have that inner dread I do with newbies where I just know they're going to be a mess and get outfoxed by a veteran player. Georgina is a prime candidate to slay this game.

WAYLON:
Why would you submit such an outdated headshot lmfao. You have a completely different haircut! I also couldn't focus on this video because of the hokey radio-DJ voice he has on the entire time lol, I hope that goes away when he has normal conversations with people. He seems fun and social, I can actually see him not having a whole lot to connect to with this cast though? He seems weirdly not relatable, at least that's the vibe I picked up on.

KAMI:
OMG her personality radiates through the screen. When I saw her cast photo I recognised her from being active in the ORG community and had made up in my mind that "oh yes I would gun for this vet -- she's too experienced" and then as soon as she started talking I just wanted her to befriend me. She's awesome, love.

LEE:
He repeats the exact same hand motion while he's talking every 5 seconds and it's adorable . He seemed nervous in his video which just is endearing to me. And lol at the video somehow being filmed in 4:3 format who even makes webcams in that format anymore? He seems nice and I'm excited to watch him play.