The Survivor Tocantins seasons has begun and I'm not sure, but I think I am the lone survivor to out-wit, out-play and out-last in our family survivor fan club. I have really enjoyed these sasons throughout the years but can't help wondering if I am the only one who waits with great anticipation to see who the NEXT great MORMON representative on survivor will be. CBS has had tremendous good luck in choosing to air some interesting LDS folk for the world to see. This season - it is...
Tyson Apostol, from Lindon, Utah, a professional cyclist, a "straight" LDS man this time (first one on the show), a returned missionary infact - whose first act was to shed his clothing and tell the females - "you can go ahead and look". Wow, first impressions mean a lot. He says he feels his 2-year missionary experience will play a key role in helping him go all the way. Gee, go all the way where? I sure hope that's not ALL he learned from his missionary experiences.....he has already been dubbed "the villian" by Jeff Probst so let's see just what else he has up his sleeve, oops, he isn't wearing any. Ok then, we'll have to see just how far his missionary experiences take him. Then there was -
Todd Herzog, who went on to become the sole survivor of the China series. I actually thought he played a pretty good game, but was and forever will be annoyed at his "my mom's gonna kill me" comments when he got drunk after a reward challenge. Are you only worried about your mom, Todd??? Todd did not openly advertise that he was gay, or even LDS, in fact, if it hadn't of been in his bio, I'm not sure anyone would think otherwise - maybe that's a good thing, but maybe it's not. Ok, then there was everyone's favorite, wide open gay mormon...
Rafe Judkins, formerly of Murray, but who moved with his parents and 22 siblings (j/k) to Pennsylvania. He was just a great guy and made it to the final 4 (Guatemala season). Oh, I remember well the fireside chats he had with the other competitors about how he couldn't wait to marry (another man), adopt and hold his own Family Home Evenings. Overall, though, Rafe was about as honest a player that has been on the show, everyone liked him - but didn't understand him. But everyone's sweetheart still has to be -
Naleh Dennis (Season 4, Marquesas) - the one who made the phrase "Oh my heck" famous. See made it to the final 2. Let's see, modest bathing suits, chooses her BOM as her "treasured item", encouraged and uplifted all those around her, left a big lasting positive impression on everyone. Well, maybe that's why CBS looks for LDS people to have on the show. We seem to do well, we are good competitors, place high in the game, are entertaining, congenial and - what do you know - "peculiar".
The Survivor Tocantins seasons has begun and I'm not sure, but I think I am the lone survivor to out-wit, out-play and out-last in our family survivor fan club. I have really enjoyed these sasons throughout the years but can't help wondering if I am the only one who waits with great anticipation to see who the NEXT great MORMON representative on survivor will be. CBS has had tremendous good luck in choosing to air some interesting LDS folk for the world to see. This season - it is... 
Tyson Apostol, from Lindon, Utah, a professional cyclist, a "straight" LDS man this time (first one on the show), a returned missionary infact - whose first act was to shed his clothing and tell the females - "you can go ahead and look". Wow, first impressions mean a lot. He says he feels his 2-year missionary experience will play a key role in helping him go all the way. Gee, go all the way where? I sure hope that's not ALL he learned from his missionary experiences.....he has already been dubbed "the villian" by Jeff Probst so let's see just what else he has up his sleeve, oops, he isn't wearing any. Ok then, we'll have to see just how far his missionary experiences take him. Then there was -
Todd Herzog, who went on to become the sole survivor of the China series. I actually thought he played a pretty good game, but was and forever will be annoyed at his "my mom's gonna kill me" comments when he got drunk after a reward challenge. Are you only worried about your mom, Todd??? Todd did not openly advertise that he was gay, or even LDS, in fact, if it hadn't of been in his bio, I'm not sure anyone would think otherwise - maybe that's a good thing, but maybe it's not. Ok, then there was everyone's favorite, wide open gay mormon...
Rafe Judkins, formerly of Murray, but who moved with his parents and 22 siblings (j/k) to Pennsylvania. He was just a great guy and made it to the final 4 (Guatemala season). Oh, I remember well the fireside chats he had with the other competitors about how he couldn't wait to marry (another man), adopt and hold his own Family Home Evenings. Overall, though, Rafe was about as honest a player that has been on the show, everyone liked him - but didn't understand him. But everyone's sweetheart still has to be -
Naleh Dennis (Season 4, Marquesas) - the one who made the phrase "Oh my heck" famous. See made it to the final 2. Let's see, modest bathing suits, chooses her BOM as her "treasured item", encouraged and uplifted all those around her, left a big lasting positive impression on everyone. Well, maybe that's why CBS looks for LDS people to have on the show. We seem to do well, we are good competitors, place high in the game, are entertaining, congenial and - what do you know - "peculiar". 
4 comments:
Gosh, that was some interesting reading. I know Holly and Barry are Survivor fans. How about that Dancing with the Stars, She or her brother are not doing so great as a representive of the LDS church in the public eye either. I guess it makes me re-analize myself.
Marcia- I have been watching Survivor- so I am with you- I definatly think that the mormon kid could go far and do well- I think it will be a good season :)
Maybe Tyson could get in the next "calendar"!
The fact that he "claims" to a Mormon, then has total disregard for our moral standards by dropping his clothes as soon as he gets out there, speaks volumns to the types of Mormons Survivor is really interested in.
He disgusts me and should have a good long talk with his Bishop when he gets back to reality.
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