I mean, if somebody really needs me tonight between 7 and 10, I’d probably maybe possibly pick up the phone. Perhaps. And if the house catches fire, I’d consider at least making sure the cats get out OK. But otherwise, you cannot pry me away from the TV because it is Survivor Finale Night and we get three hours of Jeff Probst and backstabbing, lies, blindsides, tears and Jeff Probst. And this season we even got a Dragon-Slayer/Coach who entertained us with stories of escaping little Amazonian cannibals while on a solo kayak trip yet never once demonstrated fire-making ability. Interesting. We also had two Alabama folks — one of whom, young cattle rancher J.T., is still in it right now and if my younger daughter did not already have a perfectly nice boyfriend I would so get them together. The other Alabamian, Debbie, a middle-school principal from Auburn, is on the jury. There’s also Taj, from Nashville, Tennessee, a former pop star whose husband is former NFL player Eddie George and who is also one of the four finalists. So I feel well represented tonight. The other finalists are Stephen, J.T.’s silent partner in crime, and Erinn, who has no chance whatsoever of winning the million dollars. But I’ve been wrong before, so we’ll see. The sad part is that this means “Survivor” is over for the season, but we get at least two more seasons. And that also means that one of my other favorite reality-competition shows, “So You Think You Can Dance,” will start soon. I’ve never gotten into “Dancing with the Stars” — I really don’t care if Lil’ Kim can do a tango or not — but SYTYCD has talented young dancers who just want a chance to prove themselves and some of the edgiest and most creative choreography you can see on TV. And I can watch SYTYCD in the summer secure in the knowledge that Jeff Probst is out in a wilderness somewhere, keeping the “Survivor” torches glowing until it’s time for fall and season No. 19.
I called at 9, just to test this thesis.
Andi called at exactly the wrong moment. Doh!
I did not answer the phone either..I was glued to the set! I was happy with the outcome, I had been on JT’s side most of the season..he seemed the most genuine. I also thought Sierra was misunderstood..she might be a real tiger. I got so tired of Coach..
It will be a long summer, and a long wait until the next episode starts.
I would like to see them in Alaska, or Canada..someplace cold. Probably never happen:)
I’m not sure that I would notice the house was on fire if I was watching Jeff Probst.
Yay! Our boy won!!!
http://blog.al.com/entertainment-press-register/2009/05/alabama_cattle_rancher_jt_thom.html
I was another one glued to the television. We are ridiculous fans around here. Loved the outcome. Hated that they voted off Taj. J.T. could have beaten anyone.