The True Dork Times: Survivor stats, stuff

March, 2017

It's Kind of a Funny Story - S34

Episode 5: Wretches and queens (and a king)

By Dan Otsuki | Published: March 30, 2017

Or more accurately, a wretch, three queens, and a king, as Dan looks at thrones and groans from Episode 5 of Game Changers, "Dirty Deed." Plus idols galore, and a look ahead at the swap.

Well, in theory... - S34

Episode 4: Producers innovate, but it's unfortunately disruptive

By Pat Ferrucci | Published: March 28, 2017

Pat applies the theory of disruptive innovation to the Tribal Council twist (and gift idol) in Episode 4 ('The Tables Have Turned') of Survivor: Game Changers, and wonders what industry will be toppled, besides Malcolm's.

Pitman recaps - S34

Episode 4: Beaten by a bunch of rules

By Jeff Pitman | Published: March 26, 2017

It was the worst of times, it was the worst of times. But it didn't need to be. Jeff Pitman's lengthy dissection of all that's wrong with the two tribes, one vote twist.

The Golden Ticket - S34

Episode 4: Firing blanks

By Ben Martell | Published: March 25, 2017

Ben takes a deep dive into the intents, events, and discontents of the chaotic combined Mana-Nuku Tribal Council in Episode 4, "The Tables Have Turned," of Survivor: Game Changers.

It's Kind of a Funny Story - S34

Episode 4: Why the past matters

By Dan Otsuki | Published: March 24, 2017

Dan examines the conflict between prior game reputation and twists that require snap decisions, as in the Malcolm-booting Tribal Council in this week's episode of Game Changers. Then he takes a look at rising and falling players.

Pitman recaps - S34

Episode 3: New respect for old goats

By Jeff Pitman | Published: March 19, 2017

Jeff takes a look at the Goat Rehabilitation Program evident in Episode 3 of Game Changers, including actual goats, and also some older male returning Survivor players.

The Golden Ticket - S34

Episode 3: Goat hunting

By Ben Martell | Published: March 18, 2017

Ben examines the changed games evident in mellow Troyzan, social Brad, and various people searching for goats, as seen in Episode 3 of Survivor: Game Changers.

Well, in theory... - S34

Episode 3: Organize differently and boom, different culture

By Pat Ferrucci | Published: March 17, 2017

Pat looks in depth at organization theory, and how social norms affect Survivor performance after a tribe swap, as in Episode 3 ("Survivor Jackpot") of Survivor: Game Changers.

It's Kind of a Funny Story - S34

Episode 3: The old becometh the new

By Dan Otsuki | Published: March 17, 2017

Dan explores how some of the old players are finding new life... changing their games, even... in the "Survivor Jackpot" episode of Survivor: Game Changers.

Pitman recaps - S34

Episodes 1-2: Marketing vs. gameplay

By Jeff Pitman | Published: March 14, 2017

Jeff looks at the two booted players from the premiere double episode of Survivor: Game Changers, and asks to what extent returning players can counteract their made-for-TV reputations.

It's Kind of a Funny Story - S34

Episodes 1-2: Change is in the air

By Dan Otsuki | Published: March 13, 2017

Dan delves into the first chapter of the contestants' character archetypes, and how they've changed, or not, from their previous form in the premiere of Survivor: Game Changers.

The Golden Ticket - S34

**Episodes 1-2: Survivor Game No-Changers**

By Ben Martell | Published: March 11, 2017

Ben sorts through the changes in the contestants' games (and lack thereof) in the two-hour premiere of Survivor: Game Changers. Plus a brief re-evaluation of everyone's current game position.

Well, in theory... - S34

Episodes 1-2: This cast is sure primed for fun

By Pat Ferrucci | Published: March 10, 2017

Pat looks again at priming theory, and how the host's repetition of the theme is designed to inspire and drive the gameplay on Survivor, this time with Game Changers.

Well, in theory... - S34

Cast: And the winner? I don't know?

By Pat Ferrucci | Published: March 2, 2017

Pat tries (again) to pick a winner, after sorting the Game Changers contestants into groups of people whose winning chances are: Likely, Possible, Unlikely, and Impossible.

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