Driftwood

The Grand Social Experiment?
Well, it's the day after Survivor and the world is still here and civilizations have not fallen. Tribes based on race did not end life as we know it. The contestants handled themselves well. They talked of wanting to play well and to refute racial stereotypes. All in all it was a good hour for America and the human race.


Alliances
It's a little early to see real alliances forming but here are a few that I think are starting to form.

Adam-Candice
Alliance or showmance? Is one just using the other or is this a real alliance in the early stages?

Stephannie-Rebecca-Sundra
The three African American women outnumber Nathan and could remain strong if they're in the same group when the number of tribes are reduced to two.


Who's in Early Trouble?
Survivor Rule #1: Don't stand out early on, at the very least you are a target and you may even really anger some people. Do not, I repeat DO NOT, boss people around.

Cao Boi is standing out and getting on the nerves of his tribe-mates with his Asian jokes. In private he kind of puts them down implying that they aren't really Asian because they were raised in the US unlike himself who was raised in Viet Nam. If he doesn't say it outright to the others then I bet they can sense it.

Billy is trying to assume the leadership role but unfortunately his guidance is worthless. To make matters worse, it looks like he is lazy. If the Hispanic Americans go to Tribal Council next then he will probably be voted off.

Nathan is now outnumbered 3 to 1. He and Sekou stood out by making a decision without involving the women.


Odds and Ends
- Jessica, who wants to be known as Flicka, looks like this season's Courtney.
- What's with all of the stuff so early on? The Survivors seem to have a lot of things, including live chickens, real early in the game. Was this to focus more on the 'social experiment'?
- Exile Island looks more like a sandbar.
- Ozzy seems to be playing well early on.


Winner Quotes
I forgot to listen for Winner Quotes, so this weekend I'll go back and watch the episode again online.

Survivor Live
The official internet talk show is back again this season (Fridays 2pm ET). I'll watch it this weekend and report on it.