Official Survivor 26: Fans vs. Favorites II Thread

[MGH]

The cast was released this morning, so it's time to make the thread. Meet the cast!

...

that we knew about two months ago.

www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/video/Kaj9J_gQDPgGHc7bXdlmtr8fT2ecDS0L/survivor-caramoan-meet-the-cast

[King Boo]

I'm as excited to see Malcolm again as I assume Toates is to see Andrea.

[BigJerichool222]

I, FOR ONE, AM SHOCKED ABOUT THIS CAST....

I wish.

[King Boo]

Jan 11, 2013 12:42:14 GMT -5 BigJerichool222 said:

I, FOR ONE, AM SHOCKED ABOUT THIS CAST....

I wish.

It seems like we've known about the returning players for ages now, doesn't it?

[MGH]

"Favorites".

I'm going to steal this from the suddenly near bald Rob Cesternino and say it's Fans vs. People Who Make Decent Television.

With a couple of exceptions of course.

Sup Malcolm.

[King Boo]

Jan 11, 2013 12:47:32 GMT -5 MGH said:

"Favorites".

I'm going to steal this from the suddenly near bald Rob Cesternino and say it's Fans vs. People Who Make Decent Television.

With a couple of exceptions of course.

Sup Malcolm.

After watching the video, I'm kinda looking forward to Francesca being back, too. But really, the only person in that group that qualifies as a "favorite" for me in any way, shape or form is Malcolm.

[BigJerichool222]

I...

I...like Cochran. YEAH I SAID IT.

[King Boo]

Jan 11, 2013 13:13:37 GMT -5 BigJerichool222 said:

I...

I...like Cochran. YEAH I SAID IT.

I like Cochran well enough (I hate it when people compare Ian from Big Brother to Cochran because I think Cochran is actually, you know, remotely likable) but I personally don't classify him as a favorite.

Actually, that's a good way to describe almost everyone on the Faves side for me. I don't hate any of them, really, but if I never saw them again, I wouldn't be heartbroken. The only exception to that is Malcolm, back to back seasons or not.

[MGH]

I like that, and I agree. Cochran is tolerable Ian. Ian in the time since BB has ended has become insufferable.

I should rank the returnees in order of who I'm most excited about. I may do that in a sec.

[BigJerichool222]

I'm still pissed off Dan didn't win BB.

[King Boo]

Jan 11, 2013 13:29:37 GMT -5 BigJerichool222 said:

I'm still pissed off Dan didn't win BB.

I can't even, with that. That game cemented him as the best player ever (yes, even over Dr. Will, as far as I'm concerned) and more than deserved a win.

[MGH]

After I heard Jenn say she voted for Ian just because someone shouldn't win twice, that was it for me. I just threw my hands up on that season.

[King Boo]

Jan 11, 2013 13:35:17 GMT -5 MGH said:

After I heard Jenn say she voted for Ian just because someone shouldn't win twice, that was it for me. I just threw my hands up on that season.

I am so not of that mentality. That's not something to have to deal with in Survivor this season, though.

See how I brought the convo back to the topic at hand? So smooth

[MGH]

k, here are my levels of excitement for the returnees.

1) Malcolm
2) Erik

Those are literally the only two I really want back. And I do legit want them back.

3) Phillip
4) Fran
5) Andrea
6) Dawn
7) Cochran

I won't hate those people being there, but I could have done without.

8) Corinne
9) Brandon
10) Brenda

....no, why?

[King Boo]

Jan 11, 2013 13:41:15 GMT -5 MGH said:

k, here are my levels of excitement for the returnees.

1) Malcolm
2) Erik

Those are literally the only two I really want back. And I do legit want them back.

3) Phillip
4) Fran
5) Andrea
6) Dawn
7) Cochran

I won't hate those people being there, but I could have done without.

8) Corinne
9) Brandon
10) Brenda

....no, why?

I have such a soft spot for Ice Cream Scooper Erik.

[fw91]

oh yeah great cast, becuase first-boot Francesca was such a favorite.
Happy with Malcolm, Phillip, Andrea, Erik, and yeah sure Cochran. I wouldn't classify anybody else as a favorite. From what I saw on the video...
Brenda is still conceded
Corrine is still a c***
Brandon Hantz is still dumb

[MGH]

Jan 11, 2013 13:42:36 GMT -5 King Boo said:

Jan 11, 2013 13:41:15 GMT -5 MGH said:

k, here are my levels of excitement for the returnees.

1) Malcolm
2) Erik

Those are literally the only two I really want back. And I do legit want them back.

3) Phillip
4) Fran
5) Andrea
6) Dawn
7) Cochran

I won't hate those people being there, but I could have done without.

8) Corinne
9) Brandon
10) Brenda

....no, why?

I have such a soft spot for Ice Cream Scooper Erik.

Me too! Poor kid. I actually bet he goes a ways in this game.

[King Boo]

Jan 11, 2013 13:45:52 GMT -5 MGH said:

Jan 11, 2013 13:42:36 GMT -5 King Boo said:

I have such a soft spot for Ice Cream Scooper Erik.

Me too! Poor kid. I actually bet he goes a ways in this game.

Him and his Leif Garrett hair.

BTW, to talk about the newbies, I liked Matt.

[Deleted]

The polite applause the fans give these 'favorites' is going to be the stuff of legends. Apparently a lot of former castaways were busy when they filmed this....

I'd say my order of excitement goes:
1. Malcolm
2. Phillip
3. Cochran
4. Corrine
5. Erik
6. Dawn
7. Andrea
8. Dawn
9. Brandon
10. Francesca

Also, it's good to see I'm not the only one still bitter over that bitter jury Big Brother screwjob. I haven't seen anything from Ian since the finale, but I imagine he reached Super Sayain evels of douchebagliness.

[Waffel113]

Why they couldn't have used Francesca's spot on, say, David is beyond me. I'm happy Cochran is back though.

Nonetheless, hopefully I'll be able to stick with this season to the end this time. I've ducked out after the first episode and I'm beginning to question if Redemption Island being my gateway season had anything to do with it.

... What? It was the first one I saw all the way through!