Survivor: "The reign of Queen Colton"

After watching 24 seasons of Survivor I would say that I am a fan. It's the challenges that strike my interest, and the camp drama that sucks me in to patiently waiting every week for the next episode. And 24 seasons later...well here I am watching another one.

But this season is different. And I have to say that the main twist (That both tribes are living on one beach) has been completely over-shadowed by the Guys vs. Girls competition.

Being a girl, I was sure that the "girl-drama" that normally consumes the lives of female highschoolers would cause the all-female tribe, Salani, turmoil, while leaving the door open for the Manono tribe to win each competition. The strength of men combined with the potentially drama free environment seemed like a winner to me!

Wow was I wrong! Although the girls are plagued by innocent quarrelling, it is almost forgotten once compared to the catastrophe that is facing the all-male tribe, well all-male and a Colton.



Queen Colton!

I certainly do not think I am overstepping by suggesting that Colton Cumbie, self-proclaimed Queen of the Manono tribe, is the biggest villain in Survivor history. But unlike watching the evil manipulating ways of Russell, we are stuck watching a stuck-up, eye-rolling "Queen" bark orders while he sits on his lazy butt.

Can somebody please take away his Scepter and remind him that everything he says is being played on National Television?!



4 episodes in and I honestly think that Colton has insulted every group there is - from Black people to Little People, who Colton calls Oompa Loompas. He has openly spoken of his hatred of poor people, people who don't have real jobs, and basically anyone who doesn't live in a mansion.

But Colton is far from racist, informing his camp-mates that he does have African American's in his life...his housekeeper for one. And his hatred for Bill wasn't because of his skin colour, but rather because he was poor. Right, that is a way better reason Colton.

Personally, I am tired of hearing that little devil's voice. He is beyond rude and inconsiderate. I really hope that every word that comes out of his obnoxious mouth will bite him in the butt once he returns into the real world. My 12-year-old cousin is more mature than him. Colton's favourite expression is suggesting that people go "kill themselves" and uses the fact that he is gay as his excuse for not doing work around camp. More concerned with having a relaxing vacation, Colton was happy to lose his first immunity challenge proclaiming: "I'm so excited to vote someone out. I dislike so many of these people."

As a fan of Survivor I am insulted by the way that Colton is treating this game. And as a human being I am insulted by his behaviour. People like that should go... "Kill themselves".

But one thing that is worse than Colton thinking he is "running the game" is that his tribe mates are actually letting him do so. Really boys? What Colton wants, Colton gets. And it is pathetic watching his tribe do whatever he wants them to do. Please guys, realize that you can vote him out.

But what is keeping Colton in power? Arguably it is a combination of his (not so) hidden immunity and the stupidity of his tribe. I really hope that we are witnessing some creative editing and that these lads aren’t really that stupid.



Jay!

Unfortunately the Salani tribe isn't that special, which leaves me rooting for Jay, who is conceivably the only player worth praise. Although even HE is following Queen Colton. But perhaps his good looks and adorable accent make up for it.

All I hope is that somebody knocks Colton off his high horse, and soon, before true Survivor fans (and anyone with a sense of pride) change the channel.