Just finished watching Survivor: China. It's been some time since i catch up with the show again. The last Survivor show i remembered was Survivor All Stars which Amber won the million bucks. I was actually quite surprised this show is still going strong in its ratings and is entering its 16th season in the coming February.
After watching the show. I would say Todd actually deserve to win the million bucks because he really outwit and outlast the game. Bare in mind this is a game, from the moment you participate in it, you know there will be alliances, backstabbing, lying, cheating whatever. The thing is how you got people to vote for you at last while you back stabbed and cheated him/her .
Plenty of lessons to be learned from Survivor.
1. In order to defeat your enemy, you must know his/her weaknesses. (Todd got his alliances to vote off Jean Rober once he knew that JR knew the hidden immunity secret. Todd certainly knows that Jean Rober's big mouth gonna screw his plan and stir people's mind around)
2. Know your own strength and weaknesses. (Todd knew he's not physically the strongest, being the dwarf among the guys, he immediately form alliance with Amanda from day one and pull in the weakest member Courtney to avoid attack from his group)
3. Stay rational and think before you act. (Todd sure knows how to sabotage Amanda's reputation by spilling out that she back stabbed Denise in front of the jury, even though it's unintentional. He persuaded Amanda to vote for Denise by telling her Denise might get the sympathy votes from the jury, good analysis Todd)
The coming season is Survivor: Micronesia Fans vs Favorites . Can't wait!!
