First Impressions / Episode 1

[woods]

Another season is upon us... let's make the alumni section a chill place to be! 

Let's start with first impressions and episode 1 thoughts... 

I have made it through the people who have videos so here goes... 

Derby - I got a HLC vibe right away from this video... then she mentioned not being able to cook and I thought, wouldn't HLC be a perfect mentor for this girl? I see her being an easy target for her tribe... 

Carlos - I wasn't a fan of Carlos. He is going to be the "leader" who steps up because he is good at everything and when the tribe loses, he'll be thrown under the bus. 

Shon - My fantasy player... I don't think I will be doing well in that game. I think he might be ok if he can keep his feelings in check. He seems like he will have a lot to say about everything which is not going to sit well with people. 

Davis - Ricky Jr.... enough said.

Desiree - This chick is hilarious. Her whole thing about weave and being bald was hilarious. I want her to go far just on her confessionals alone. I think people will like to have her around despite the fact that she has played before. 

Fabian - plot twist here... party animal... never expected that! We should induct him into Animal House. I think he is going to be an OTR player this season. 

Izzie - Are you excited to play? moving on...

Jay - Jay was my favorite of the first 8 that got to watch. I like the fact that he starts with Its Your boy, Jay. I hope he starts each confessional like that. He seems like a real chill guy and down to earth. Sounds like he is knew to a game like iSurvivor? He talked about making a video for the first time. 

KM - nothing really to write home about this one yet... drawing a blank... but just by watching her video, I feel like she may schedule a meetup just to go through her alliances phone to find out how true they are being! 

Melissa - Mother of the group but she is also the one with the biggest knife to put in your back! SHE CAN LIE TO HER HUSBAND, she can lie to you and she probably will. I want to see her get caught in lies and called out... could make for good viewing! 

Racine - I have to root for this guy. Anyone named Dave that goes by something other than their first name is an automatic top pick for me. He, like Jay, seems really chill. I think he will do well and go far if he keeps his cool demeanor that he had in the video.

Kyle - A true fan of the game. He reminded me of the people you see on actual survivor who have been fans since the age of 12 and have waited patiently to get on the show for years. He will be fun to watch. I also think he will go far too. 

The people who didn't do a video... well, sucks to suck. 

Top 3
Racine 
Jay 
Desiree

As far as coaches - I don't know Mandy but after watching her video, I love her. So much courage to make that video alone for a bunch of strangers to watch. Glad to hear she is doing better. I wish her well in this game.

Ricky - LOVE THIS KID... funny how that works! India, couldn't stand him... after India, love him! I think he has a good pulse on this game already and we know he knows the  process and I think he will do great. I think he will see the best results out of all 3 starting coaches. 

[britti]

Go Mandy!In all realness my Netflix is buffering so I'll go watch a video or two now before bed and make a real post!

[britti]

Okay I actually watched almost all, but not quite. Here's my thoughts:

Carlos video had really low volume so I had to listen hard and he wasn't able to keep my attention so I hope that will change

Davis had some cool editing but his movie title seemed more like a highschool superlative then an actual movie title I loved the quote "it's not good for babies to fall out of trees"

Derbys facial expressions are on point. She had a lot of long pauses in her video. She got very defensive about people being ignorant about things I feel passionately about as wel, but doesn't seem like the type of person that is understanding or willing to help people who may be ignorant of certain things understand.

Desiree seems like an awesome girl, but I can't listen to her speak without picturing a chicken. I know it's nothing she can't help but I don't think I'll be able to watch many of her videos.

Dylan is my pick and hasn't posted yet so he better get his shit together.

Fabian has a cool accent and I like that he knows how to play guitar but wants to learn to play piano. Music is cool.

Izzy's video not being embedded was a little annoying but she seems cool. Confident and I can see her being funny. A little bit like Alyx Rice

Jay-> the resident cool guy? Seems kind of too positive to me with the "a pursuit of greatness" title or saying he wants to be a better version of the today version of himself, tomorrow. At least he admits it's corny

KM seems energetic and positive for what she's been through. will be an interesting character in the season I believe.

Melissa can't spell Georgia to save her life. But her accent is cool. I think she's going to ramble a lot. She started story time when asked for a title for her life movie.

And that's as far as I got.

[woods]

Not the Nicole I remember... she came off as a sorority girl, ditzy, cute player. I remember Nicole as the tough competitor, no care in the world attitude. Now I feel like she would play the "What do you mean? I never said that" game... is this what iSurv1vor dating does to you?

[ginny]

So, I really hate the whole introduction thing and I found most people to be annoying. TBH if I did watch I skipped around. Nevertheless, here is my input

Carlos is playing too hard. Final two on the first day? Seriously? That said I do like him

Davis I like and I think he'll be likable so I am looking for him to do well

Desi played last season with me and I haven't bought myself to look yet. I know it will be long and well ... I'll get to it eventually

Emily I did not want to like but I find myself liking her inspite of my bitchiness. I like her ideas on who she wants as an alliance

Izzy - What the fuck!? Sandy were you low on girls to cast? How did you make it through the interview? I am so confused

Jay is dead to me. Okay, well, I mean there are some real losers so he'll stick around but I am happy that Ricky got upset with him for calling me the old lady with the white hair. I think he is in for a rude awakening and I can't wait to see him be taken down a few pegs.

Kate hasn't said much but she is one of the few first videos I watched completely. I wish I had gotten online in time cause she would have been my fantasy pick

Patia I was not impressed with but her tribe is impressed with her and that is what counts so I am interested to see what happens with her now

Rancine is a cool guy that I can't help but like but I wonder if that will make him a target

Travis is a goof after my own heart minus the sunglasses

Ricky has always had my heart and soul

Nicole is a cutie as normal. (I am sure she will slay when needed woods )

Mandy I just can't stomach. I know that will be an unpopular opinion but it's just too much for me to take.

So, people I didn't mention, I guess I didn't feel like they did anything good or bad enough to catch my attention

[woods]

I am not a fan of Carlos but I do like the alliance of Davis and Racine...

and Davis is for sure the second coming of Ricky... he talked about drinking and being hung over. I felt like I was watching a Ricky confessional from India(post-game of course)

[sherrymac]

Carlos Carlos Carlos you will crash and burn quick. Desi my love be yourself your perfect. Relax and just be you. Derby omg talk about mad as hell and that's before the game starts. David Racine he will go far no doubt he has the personality for it.davis I see him being the new max for Racine. Kate I think can go far but will she end up a goat is my question. Melissa I'm watching you girl.

[woods]

Melissa is planning meet ups but is failing miserably because no one's GPS can find Geaorgia

[constance]

Melissa, Kate and Desiree are for sure my ones to watch! I adore them! The only thing I worry about with Melissa and Kate is activity. Hopefully they have good participation as this season goes along, because I have seen that they some times drift.

[woods]

Emily finally posted... and I am not a fan. Man, I feel super critical of these people but first impressions are everything... she was just over the top for me. Simmer, child.

[constance]

I just got finished watching Racine, Davis and Ricky's confessionals.

I really find it interesting how Racine thinks Davis could be a wildcard later in the season, while Davis feels that voting against Emily or Derby is a bad idea, and would actually consider voting out Racine because he has played many games and could be a possible threat in the future. I wouldn't mind seeing Emily voted out over Racine though to be honest, since the confessional was kind of a over the top for me, personally.

Racine has a lot of potential and he just needs to showcase that if he goes far.


I am glad Ricky and Desiree have the same thought process when it comes to working together as veterans of iS. Ricky is the guy who brought me to iSurv1vor to begin with, and if anyone can beat any odds, it's him! As long as he doesn't over think things, I believe Ricky could be one of the most dominant people this season!

I just love how Ricky and Desiree in separate confessionals think Jay is "shady as fuck" lol. Hey, I agree with it!

Izzy: "Ricky and Desiree have potential"...I hate to break it to you, but you probably need to say that to the newer people. Ricky and Desiree have played this game already, of course they will be viewed as having potential throughout the game as a whole! I like Izzy a lot, she seems like she could go a long way if she has a good mindset!

Jay's confessionals bored the shit out of me and I find him to be such a shady character too, because he just has that way of how he speaks that sounds like he will just fuck everyone over for no reason.

Reynolds....my man candy! <3 <3 He is such a beauty! I love his personality so far and the way he is going about things, though, if anything happens to the coaches, please please don't get rid of Mandy! She really deserves to go far, if anything happens.

Mandy already knows she is a goddess, there isn't anything else I need to say about her. I want her to do so well in this!!

I can not say much about Stephanie yet, but she gives me good vibes!

I have known Travis for a while, but we have not necessarily talked a whole lot. He is extremely amazing and has an awesome personality, but I hope that with his personality and how crazy he is as some people label him, hopefully he doesn't give off an overwhelming feeling to others.

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Anjara

Nicole: Sweet and cute, hopefully her team with so many older players can respect her as a coach. Seems quite social and would be fun on tribe calls.

Carlos: Playing hard, and is he the only one who thinks the guys alliance is a legit thing? Racine and Davis both said it was just to cover their asses at first tribal. He seems he might get overconfident and have the rug pulled out from under him. Wonder if Davis would sacrifice him, especially if their previous relationship is found out.

Davis: I LIKE HIM. Mostly because after Carlos' incomprehensible quiet mumbling, Desiree's 9 minute video, KM having the bloody TV on in the background, Davis was to the point, well produced, and banged his questionairre out in 2 minutes. He knows we have 21 videos to watch, and values our time. Thanks Davis.
He's as good looking as Tierra, and as fiery as Sandy. Smart player but might intimidate some of the others and be seen as a threat. Telling Emily that people were after her might just pay off and pull her in to get out a bigger target like Racine.

Derby: She spent 20 seconds staring at the ceiling, because she didn't prepare and read the questions before trying to answer. She was passionate toward the end of her video, talking about her family. I can see her using this passion in arguing her side to her tribemates, though she seems she may make a stand and stay there, immovable. Her facial expressions make her a pleasure to watch.

Emily: "Everyone's so nice!" ... EMILY you have to actually meet these people. If she doesn't get in there, she's going to be in real trouble. She's threatening / non-threatening, as the returning player who isn't really playing that well. Her imagined alliance with the three older players is a nice idea, but she's going to have to prove herself of more value to them than just a vote.

Racine: Is this guy playing from his phone? All his confessionals are hangouts. He could be a liability in challenges, but seems to have the tribe call thing under control. He seems like a sweet guy, easy to talk to, positive and perceptive, gaining respect from younger players like Emily. Says he'll stick with Carlos, but may have a problem if he targets Davis and heats up the love triangle.

Patia: Everyone seems to like her, I can see her doing well. I imagine her being the person everyone feels they can talk to a bit, and she'll go along with any plan that people need her for. Possibly like Ginny.

Karak

Ricky: Is slaying the confessionals already! I like that he's already planting Ricky Seeds, getting people to like him, trust him, and want to keep him safe should he enter the game. I like him pulling all the ladies in as a protective alliance, and I see things going Ricky's way after the first loss.

Desiree: Love Desiree, your video might've been 9 minutes but you're hilarious and charming as always. You talked about changing your game, but please, don't be threatening, don't be a heartless bitch, because really, your big heart is what we need to see. While it would be good to inject this element of 'fakeness' you take about, being nice to everyone's face and making them believe you like them, it has feel genuine. Desiree dismissed almost all her tribe members, saying she doesn't get along, "bye bitch", etc., but I hope she came off better to them. Fabian and Izzy seemed to like her.

Izzy: Izzy seems a bit unusual, nerdy, chill. The sort of person who will watch an anime marathon with you, possibly in costume. She just has to find people who can click with her. Could be an asset with artistic contributions, worth keeping her around to tackle those. I look forward to seeing her 'master dancing' during the scavenger hunt.

Jay: Is this guy high? His videos are long, drawn out, looks like he could doze off at any minute. Repetative when he talks. Wasting my time. Fabian seems to like him, but he seems like an easy first target, someone who may turn the others off.

Fabian: Is approaching this cautiously. He has to be careful to not be too cautious, as it may make people not trust him if he isn't divulging anything. Seems smart, cagey and calculating, but may come off as just a nerdy German guy. I could see him staying up for a challenge or tribal council, and getting pissy if production or tribemates make him late.

Travis: Dude, you're on the bottom. Des hates you, Izzy thinks you're kinda off, Fabian finds you untrustworthy, and you haven't been roped into Rick and the Chicks. His video wearing some woman's sunglasses was almost too in-your-face, and what was with the purposeful pauses? Dude. Gave the same answer as Desiree for the skill he'd like to master. His know-it-all attitude could bother Fabian, and if he belittles people, I can see Desiree slaying this bitch.

Kate: Girl, stop brushing people off! We know you're busy and popular IRL, but you need to give your tribemates the time of day, and make them feel that you want them, love them, and are making an effort to get to know them. She may do all right though, even if it takes a while to get into her groove, since a couple of the guys are already digging their graves. I can see her slipping by til merge.

Madaba

Mandy: Is totally suited to be the Social tribe leader. She's like that cool roommate you meet in university that bakes you cookies and stays up drinking tea and having heart to heart conversations. She knows how to talk to each individual on their level, and can gain their respect. Oh, except Reynolds, he's coming for ya.

KM: Turn the bloody TV off! Really, you're halfway through a subway commercial and it's a great time to film your confessional? You didn't watch it after and realize how annoying that might be to the audience? You know, you're allowed to film a second take if you mess up the first one. UGH. KM stood out for having the most logical answer to the final rock-a-bye baby question, and she saw it in a way that nobody else did. She's going to have to step it up though, not having the TV on during tribe call, dedicate herself to THIS game and not play 8 ORGs at once.

Melissa: Pre-gaming by messaging everyone. Cast photo looks undead. Please come back as a wight when you get voted out and haunt these castaways. Sounds kinda crazy and manipulative, but experienced in it. I'm curious to see how the rest of the tribe perceives this, and if they can see through her.

Reynolds: Weird blond hair dye. Pre-game relationship with Shon, though a little distant. He's charming, a good fit for the social tribe, and someone who can coax information out of others just by smiling and making them feel smart and important. Definite social threat.

Shon: Do you and Izzy share your hat collection? Seems abrasive enough that he may stick around as a 'bigger target'. Seems like he's smart, thinking a lot about how he is as a person and how to approach the game. But may have a trouble relating to everyone in this diverse cast, hopefully he can choke his way through awkward calls with people he hates.

Stephanie: Girl who "doesn't know how to shut up" delivering a precise, short video! Hopefully won't Jessica her way out of the game early. Seems like someone people will want to trust, I really like her. Naturally smiling face will attract the others like bees to honey. May be infuriated by the mirror effect with Mandy.

Dylan: Watching his video was like chewing my way through a pot of cold oatmeal. The PWs promise he's a much loved player who was brought back with good reason, but I can't see it. He mentioned Nicole twice, like he couldn't think of his own answer without her. And then he talked about earwax? What is this. And he can't cook. No respect. I like the part where he says "I'm a fun guy."

[maranda]

My impressions on the cast so far is
Nicole - seems interesting enough but I am not sure how far she will go
Carlos- Hard and too fast he is gonna go down hard and it's not gonna be pretty.
Davis- Seems like he is gonna be a leader and do well and at least make merge.
Derby- I think her intro describes her to a point but having gotten to know her from hosting another game I feel like she will kinda be misunderstood but if she gets in the right groove she will do well and is extremely loyal.
Emily- maybe in over her head and too sweet for her own good.
Racine- He will be one to watch if his schedule and stuff doesn't get in the way I see him going very far.
Patia - I am in a game with her right now so for me I dunno tbh I see her possibly being a goat if not a early boot .
Ricky- I love him enough said we all know what he can do.
Desi- Oh Desi how I love her but she can be over the top I just hope she learned for this second chance and plays a different game.
Izzy- Yeah what was I thinking in fantasy prove me wrong pleaseeeee.
Jay is annoying asf hope he isn't on calls or see ya.
Fabian - to me is a wild card it will be interesting to see how he goes with things and if he can hang.
Travis- um yeah I expected the reactions he is getting he is over the top and goes too hard maybe he can scrape something together cause he is decent in challenges but we shall see.
Kate - is gonna get the I don't know her so eh easy vote approach I think.
Mandy- is a goddess haha she can play socially she alright in comps I see her being a great coach and being around for the long hall if not I may need a new keyboard from the tears I cry.
KM- is another great goat but girl learn how to do freaking confessionals !
Melissa- Hmmmm honey you are no Glo and with that I see no hope.
Reynolds - I am indifferent on him right now honestly .
Shon- Is a hot head and I am wondering if that will come into play here and thinks he might be way over his head.
Stephanie- seems nice enough but she could dig her self into a hole if she doesn't take the time to get to know the rest of her tribe or could get herself into a nice bottom spot of the alliance.
Dylan- Um I can't put my finger on it yet with him.

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Apr 16, 2016 15:44:22 GMT -5 @tanya said:

Anjara

Nicole: Sweet and cute, hopefully her team with so many older players can respect her as a coach. Seems quite social and would be fun on tribe calls.

Carlos: Playing hard, and is he the only one who thinks the guys alliance is a legit thing? Racine and Davis both said it was just to cover their asses at first tribal. He seems he might get overconfident and have the rug pulled out from under him. Wonder if Davis would sacrifice him, especially if their previous relationship is found out.

Davis: I LIKE HIM. Mostly because after Carlos' incomprehensible quiet mumbling, Desiree's 9 minute video, KM having the bloody TV on in the background, Davis was to the point, well produced, and banged his questionairre out in 2 minutes. He knows we have 21 videos to watch, and values our time. Thanks Davis.
He's as good looking as Tierra, and as fiery as Sandy. Smart player but might intimidate some of the others and be seen as a threat. Telling Emily that people were after her might just pay off and pull her in to get out a bigger target like Racine.

Derby: She spent 20 seconds staring at the ceiling, because she didn't prepare and read the questions before trying to answer. She was passionate toward the end of her video, talking about her family. I can see her using this passion in arguing her side to her tribemates, though she seems she may make a stand and stay there, immovable. Her facial expressions make her a pleasure to watch.

Emily: "Everyone's so nice!" ... EMILY you have to actually meet these people. If she doesn't get in there, she's going to be in real trouble. She's threatening / non-threatening, as the returning player who isn't really playing that well. Her imagined alliance with the three older players is a nice idea, but she's going to have to prove herself of more value to them than just a vote.

Racine: Is this guy playing from his phone? All his confessionals are hangouts. He could be a liability in challenges, but seems to have the tribe call thing under control. He seems like a sweet guy, easy to talk to, positive and perceptive, gaining respect from younger players like Emily. Says he'll stick with Carlos, but may have a problem if he targets Davis and heats up the love triangle.

Patia: Everyone seems to like her, I can see her doing well. I imagine her being the person everyone feels they can talk to a bit, and she'll go along with any plan that people need her for. Possibly like Ginny.

Karak

Ricky: Is slaying the confessionals already! I like that he's already planting Ricky Seeds, getting people to like him, trust him, and want to keep him safe should he enter the game. I like him pulling all the ladies in as a protective alliance, and I see things going Ricky's way after the first loss.

Desiree: Love Desiree, your video might've been 9 minutes but you're hilarious and charming as always. You talked about changing your game, but please, don't be threatening, don't be a heartless bitch, because really, your big heart is what we need to see. While it would be good to inject this element of 'fakeness' you take about, being nice to everyone's face and making them believe you like them, it has feel genuine. Desiree dismissed almost all her tribe members, saying she doesn't get along, "bye bitch", etc., but I hope she came off better to them. Fabian and Izzy seemed to like her.

Izzy: Izzy seems a bit unusual, nerdy, chill. The sort of person who will watch an anime marathon with you, possibly in costume. She just has to find people who can click with her. Could be an asset with artistic contributions, worth keeping her around to tackle those. I look forward to seeing her 'master dancing' during the scavenger hunt.

Jay: Is this guy high? His videos are long, drawn out, looks like he could doze off at any minute. Repetative when he talks. Wasting my time. Fabian seems to like him, but he seems like an easy first target, someone who may turn the others off.

Fabian: Is approaching this cautiously. He has to be careful to not be too cautious, as it may make people not trust him if he isn't divulging anything. Seems smart, cagey and calculating, but may come off as just a nerdy German guy. I could see him staying up for a challenge or tribal council, and getting pissy if production or tribemates make him late.

Travis: Dude, you're on the bottom. Des hates you, Izzy thinks you're kinda off, Fabian finds you untrustworthy, and you haven't been roped into Rick and the Chicks. His video wearing some woman's sunglasses was almost too in-your-face, and what was with the purposeful pauses? Dude. Gave the same answer as Desiree for the skill he'd like to master. His know-it-all attitude could bother Fabian, and if he belittles people, I can see Desiree slaying this bitch.

Kate: Girl, stop brushing people off! We know you're busy and popular IRL, but you need to give your tribemates the time of day, and make them feel that you want them, love them, and are making an effort to get to know them. She may do all right though, even if it takes a while to get into her groove, since a couple of the guys are already digging their graves. I can see her slipping by til merge.

Madaba

Mandy: Is totally suited to be the Social tribe leader. She's like that cool roommate you meet in university that bakes you cookies and stays up drinking tea and having heart to heart conversations. She knows how to talk to each individual on their level, and can gain their respect. Oh, except Reynolds, he's coming for ya.

KM: Turn the bloody TV off! Really, you're halfway through a subway commercial and it's a great time to film your confessional? You didn't watch it after and realize how annoying that might be to the audience? You know, you're allowed to film a second take if you mess up the first one. UGH. KM stood out for having the most logical answer to the final rock-a-bye baby question, and she saw it in a way that nobody else did. She's going to have to step it up though, not having the TV on during tribe call, dedicate herself to THIS game and not play 8 ORGs at once.

Melissa: Pre-gaming by messaging everyone. Cast photo looks undead. Please come back as a wight when you get voted out and haunt these castaways. Sounds kinda crazy and manipulative, but experienced in it. I'm curious to see how the rest of the tribe perceives this, and if they can see through her.

Reynolds: Weird blond hair dye. Pre-game relationship with Shon, though a little distant. He's charming, a good fit for the social tribe, and someone who can coax information out of others just by smiling and making them feel smart and important. Definite social threat.

Shon: Do you and Izzy share your hat collection? Seems abrasive enough that he may stick around as a 'bigger target'. Seems like he's smart, thinking a lot about how he is as a person and how to approach the game. But may have a trouble relating to everyone in this diverse cast, hopefully he can choke his way through awkward calls with people he hates.

Stephanie: Girl who "doesn't know how to shut up" delivering a precise, short video! Hopefully won't Jessica her way out of the game early. Seems like someone people will want to trust, I really like her. Naturally smiling face will attract the others like bees to honey. May be infuriated by the mirror effect with Mandy.

Dylan: Watching his video was like chewing my way through a pot of cold oatmeal. The PWs promise he's a much loved player who was brought back with good reason, but I can't see it. He mentioned Nicole twice, like he couldn't think of his own answer without her. And then he talked about earwax? What is this. And he can't cook. No respect. I like the part where he says "I'm a fun guy."

This is the most accurate representation of the tribes right now, see this is why you're voted out before you can do serious damage Tanya!

Ricky's coming across a lot more calm and collected this time around, he's being incredibly logical but also making everyone feel just as important so when it comes to making decisions they're more likely to trust him. At this moment this is my favourite iteration of Ricky - he's out of his comfort zone and having so much power but being restricted in what he can do is definitely making him feel on edge.

Desireé is certainly behaving like the second-in-command, she's throwing out ideas to Ricky to see what will stick and at this time it's not going so well for her. She really campaigned for Travis to go onto another area other than Mental for the challenge knowing full well Travis is suited perfectly for that task. My concern with Deisreé is that she will try too hard to distance herself from her great showing in Tibet and try to masquerade her original play style which worked very well.

On the flip side Nicole isn't doing so great, I don't think as though her tribe actually will benefit from her leadership and (secret scene) Sandy shaded Anjara because NONE of them were willing to do the physical challenge except for Derby. You're all on that tribe for your physical abilities and now you're hiding in the background? NAH BRO.

Emily has been very quiet and playing similar to her original season in that she didn't start showing her worth until the second half of the game. Unfortunately this time around she isn't on a tribe of seventeen people where that's somewhat acceptable and her status as a returnee places her will have the noobs compare her to Nicole.

Mandy has truly embraced her Coaching role and the rest of the tribe (I think) have no trouble with her, the social tribe are the most chill and because of that her management is unlikely to come into conflict with the others. It will be hard to try and overpower her importance given the complex personalities of Madaba

Dylan for the most part is a good player but his last two games saw him blinsided in spectacular fashion so it's almost forgiveable he's choosing not to rush out the gate and beat his chest. I'd like to think he's trying to distance himself from the "returnee" status and try to be a productive member of the tribe, after a few rounds I think he will come out of his shell.

Later on I'll write up some of the newbies that have caught my eye so far.

[Adam]

Alrighty Lets Do this. Adam's First Impressions:

Let's start with Karak.
Ricky (Coach)- Ahhhh yes. Obviously I'm excited to see him participate, even though he isn't an official player. I think he will guide the Brains to victory.
Desiree- Tibet pride <3 excited to see how she continues to play, but I am somewhat nervous for her. She seems to be in the "I'm gonna be the biggest bitch" mentality and that clearly won't win her the game.
Kate-I really enjoy her personality..she seems pretty fresh and isn't afraid to be herself. Just hope that doesn't screw her over later.
Jay-Ehhhhhh he gives me a weird vibe tbh. I could possibly see him as an early boot. WTF is with him making finals deals already. Good god.
Travis-Ohio represent..but he gives me a bit of a Gibson vibe. I think that everyone could see him as either a floater or a threat. Depends how he comes off to everyone else.
Fabian-Martyna 2.0? LOL I'm hoping he is gonna mesh well with people more easily than I expect. Language barriers can be difficult in games like this.
Izzy-Awww she seems sweet. I hope she takes that and at least makes it past merge.

Next up, Anajara.
Nicole (Coach)-Yay! She was Eric's besty back in Japan. Guess she will have to share a little now but as for her game, she is fairly competitive and I think her tribe will benefit from that.
Emily-Oh dear. Emily babe...I really don't know how you are gonna fair in this game. All that I can say at this point.
Davis-YAS was so hoping he was gonna get on. He is a realist and doesn't take shit. S/O to Tierra xo.
Derby-LOL she makes me laugh. "Food blogger." Fkking slay me.
Carlos-Yikes. Gorgeous eyes. But I don't see him winning. I think brawns are going to want him out early.
Racine-Yah I really like him. Not sure that he is going to stand out too much but I think he could be one of the more intelligent castaways on his tribe. Which ironically is the complete opposite of what he said in his video lmfao.
Patia-She seems to be able to relate to people well...Pisces, figures. But we have to see how far she will get.

Finally my socialites, Madaba.
Mandy (Coach)-Yasss Mandy I really am excited to watch her coach. I think she represents her tribe well, no matter what others say.
Dylan-didn't watch either of his seasons...honestly have no idea what to expect from him.
Shon-He seems ok but I feel like he is gonna try to be a problem for others...which will cause problems for him.
Melissa-QUEEN omg she makes my heart melt. I really wanna see her get far. #GeorgiaPeach
Steph-I like her and she definitely stands out. But that could lead to an early snuffing. We shall wait and see.
Reynolds-HOT DAMN *does double take* he will do well. Lord knows I wouldn't vote him out.
KM-Sorry who?

xoxox -Adam