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Dakota
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Username: Dakota
Post Number: 41
Registered: 03-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 - 09:25 pm: | 
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As if we don't have enough trouble in this world...
NEW YORK (AP) -- The new season of "Survivor" will be a race among races.
At the start of the reality show's 13th edition, "Survivor: Cook Islands," 20 contestants will be organized into four tribes divided along ethnic lines -- black, white, Hispanic and Asian, CBS announced Wednesday.
The tribes, as usual, will merge later in the season, which debuts September 14, the network said.
Jeff Probst, host of the show, said the network was worried the racial divide might offend viewers.
"It's very risky because you're bringing up a topic that is a hot button," Probst told asap, The Associated Press service for younger readers. "There's a history of segregation you can't ignore. It is part of our history."
"For that, it's much safer to say, 'No, let's just stick with things the way they are. Let's don't be the network to rock the boat. Let's not have "Survivor" try something new,"' he said. "But the biases from home can't affect you. This is an equal opportunity game."
Probst said he and the "Survivor" producers wanted to bring more ethnic diversity to the competition.
"The truth is 80 percent of the people that apply are white," he said. "And television, in general, is white. So all these criticisms were valid."
On each episode of "Survivor: Cook Islands," at least one cast member will be sent to a separate island miles away from camp, where an immunity idol will be hidden. If found, this immunity idol could save a contestant from being voted off the show.
Probst announced the new crop of castaways and the tribes that they will be divided into:
African-American Tribe:
Make-up artist, Rebecca Borman, 34, from Laurelton, N.Y.
Jazz musician and recording artist Sekou Bunch, 45, of Los Angeles
Nursing student Stephannie Favor, 35, of Columbia, S.C.
Retail salesman Nathan Gonzalez, 26, of Los Angeles
Sundra Oakley, 31, an actress from Los Angeles
Asian-American Tribe:
Nail salon manager Anh-Tuan "Cao Boi" Bui (pronounced Cowboy), 42, from Christianburg, Va.
Attorney Becky Lee, 28, of Washington, D.C.
Management consultant Yul Kwon, 31, of San Mateo, Calif.
Real estate agent Jenny Guzon-Bae, 36, of Lake Forest, Ill.
Fashion Director Brad Virata, 29, of Los Angeles
Hispanic Tribe:
Heavy metal guitarist Billy Garcia, 36, of New York
Professional volleyball player J.P. Calderon, 30, of Marina Del Rey, Calif.
Police officer Cristina Coria, 35, of Los Angeles
Waiter Oscar "Ozzy" Lusth, 25, of Venice, Calif.
Technology risk consultant Cecilia Mansilla, 29, of Oakland, Calif.
White Tribe:
Copier salesman Adam Gentry, 28, of San Diego, Calif.
Writer-producer Jonathan Penner, 44, of Los Angeles
Boxer-waitress Parvati Shallow, 23, of Los Angeles
Performer-roller girl Jessica Smith, 27, of Chico, Calif.
Pre-med student Candice Woodcock, 23, of Fayetteville, N.C.
Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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Tonya
"Cyniquian" Level Poster
Username: Tonya
Post Number: 415
Registered: 07-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 - 09:38 pm: |
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"It's very risky because you're bringing up a topic that is a hot button. . ."
And will surely bring in the ratings....who's he fooling? |
Abm
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Username: Abm
Post Number: 6230
Registered: 04-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 - 09:54 pm: |
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Tonya,
Oh. So you mean Survivor is going to for the first time attempt to simulate REAL LIFE? |
Tonya
"Cyniquian" Level Poster
Username: Tonya
Post Number: 416
Registered: 07-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 - 10:05 pm: |
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...Exactly, Abm, what a great point! (LOL) |
Chrishayden
"Cyniquian" Level Poster
Username: Chrishayden
Post Number: 2625
Registered: 03-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 24, 2006 - 09:40 am: |
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Good. I don't watch that trash anyway. This is going to get ugly. |
Abm
"Cyniquian" Level Poster
Username: Abm
Post Number: 6237
Registered: 04-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 24, 2006 - 12:56 pm: |
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Chris,
It's the ugly racist parts that are likely to come out that might actually compel me to watch it (which I've never done since it's been on TV). |
Ntfs_encryption
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Username: Ntfs_encryption
Post Number: 629
Registered: 10-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 24, 2006 - 02:28 pm: |
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Ya know, I really don’t understand this. The Survivor series is extremely successful and has generated a dedicated seasonal cult following. I have no idea why they are stooping to this level to make it a contest of pitting one race against another. I guess they are so desperate to up the ante for more ratings. I never watch the show and have no intentions of doing so. Especially after announcing this pathetically brazen cheap trick for increased ratings. What is the point?
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Nels
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Username: Nels
Post Number: 533
Registered: 07-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 12:49 am: |
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Just remember, the media is run by Jews. |
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