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That random ASS swap HATE. It was almost as unfair as that F10 twist that screwed Michelle in Fiji. Did that show up yet? I can't remember.

Nope, not yet.

Sorry about the delay (was a busy couple of days), but here are the next three.





















42. Fake Merge


Seasons: Thailand
Memorable Quote: "I said nothing about a merge. You are two tribes living together on one beach. The two tribes never merged." -Probst

These next few might be higher than some of you would put them especially the Fake Merge. It screwed over Shii Ann, and the rest of Sook Jai right after which to some people turned it into a boring and predictible season (which I honestly have no idea why people think that because there's more character developement there than any season after ASS, but I won't go there now). I actually thought it was a great concept, and it was great to see the shock when Jeff told everyone to look at what color buffs their wearing. The whole dynamics of the two tribes living together was entertaining to me, add on to the fact that I was rooting for Chuay Gahn, and I can't hate it. Unfortunately, most people were ticked off that Jake and Ken were getting their asses handed to them by Clay of all people (who is one of my favorite castaways ever, but I know I'm one of the few), which somehow turns Thailand into the worst season ever all because of this twist.

Obviously, that's not why it's this low. The fake merge can't make it any higher because I was rooting for Shii to go further, and it would have been a more complex (strategy wise) post merge had this twist not been thrown in there which is the case for every season with a merge with less than 10 people.






























































































































41. Exile Island


Seasons: Palau, Exile Island, Cook Islands, Fiji, Micronesia
Memorable Quote: "Everyday brings new experiences, and right now, I am probably the happiest that I have been." -Janu at Exile Island

Another twist that alot of people would have much lower. I actually liked the concept when it originally was announced as a full season twist except for the HII thing they put there. Luckily, Terry was a dumbass, so I was able to enjoy Exile Island for a full season before it was shoved down my throat during CI and Fiji.

In Palau, Janu's only redeeming moment to me was when she was came in last place in the challenge (coming out before the water was above her mouth, haha) was when everyone started making fun of her, and she was sent to be exiled on an island (later to be called Exile Island if you couldn't figure that one out). Besides her trip to exile, she sucked, but the concept ended up making a somewhat feel good story.

Two seasons later, exile island became a full time deal, and some of the twists that were brought in along with it weren't that bad. I actually thought it was pretty surreal the way one person could survive on their own especially when Misty stayed there, and it was introduced. Again, the HII didn't play a huge part, and I didn't think they made that big of a deal when Terry found it. Of course, it should have been cut there. There was no need for Burnett to bring it back for Cook Islands and Fiji. (Micronesia I can understand because there was at least a break in China and the added twist to it). It's just come on. Also in CI, Exile Island was much less of an island. It was pretty much just a block of sand, so Yul was able to find the idol after two clues while it was alot harder every other season. Add onto the fact that alpha males were basically the only ones who went, and the mutiny made Candice go over and over again makes it get really old. But because I liked it three out of five times (Palau, Exile, and Micronesia), it makes it this high.









































































































40. Pick Your Own Tribes

Seasons: Thailand, Amazon
Memorable Quote: "I have a crew that is totally enthusiastic and is ready to go...but they know nothing." -Jake

First off, I should point out that the tribal swap in Vanuatu is in a different catagory because it wasn't two people picking the tribes like in Thailand or the Amazon tribal swap.

Basically this is a twist that did exactly what it sounds like. Two people picked their own tribes. It happened at the beginning of Thailand when the two eldest alternated their picks, and it happened in Amazon when the two youngest chose their own after sleeping together (literally, not what your thinking of).

I don't think letting them pick their own tribes is that unfair, but it does give the people alot of power. I mean, in both seasons we had some good moments like no one wanting to be on "the old ladies team", Jake's quote above, Jenna telling Dave about Heidi, that sort of stuff. I actually liked the way it worked out in both seasons based on the drama and dynamics, but I know others will disagree. It only falls this low because two people should not have that much power, and the producers have done a good job (for the most part) dividing tribes themselves.

Next three will be up later today (and I really hope more than two people are still reading this.)

39. Kidnapping (Save someone from Tribal Council)

Seasons: Pearl Islands, All Stars (Thanks Alff), Cook Islands
Memorable Quote: "For Brad to take the back seat today and want to be puzzle boy when we have a swimming challenge pissed me off. I don't care about that nonsense. It's like, 'Thanks for a lovely way to come home.'" -Nate

These next three arn't bad concepts, but they gave us pretty much zero entertainment value. The first kidnappings (which are different than China's because they were safe from Tribal Council) were just not that exciting. I am thankful that it eventually led to the thought of making it a full time twist for only one season, but the originals didn't do that much for me. I didn't even remember there was one in PI (and All Stars apparently) until someone pointed it out earlier in the thread. Rupert leaving was probably shoved down our throats again, but it wasn't that big of a deal especially with the craziness of the first Drake TC going on at the time. In Cook Islands during the double boot episode, Aitu had the potential to put people into panick mode, much like what happened to Ulong when Ibe won immunity, but for one reason or another they didn't, and the obvious boot left. Also, them taking Nate ended up annoying the shit out of me because all he did the next episode was bitch about Brad wanting to work on the puzzle and not swim. I don't really want to throw in an Asian stereotype (and I won't), but come on Nate. Who gives a shit?

Had Cristina been safe, and someone else gotten screwed over, it could have been higher (but it probably would be lower from where I ranked the Palau one). All I know is in CI it was a failed twist that was part of a double boot episode...and in most cases that means it sucked.




















38. Two People are sent to Exile Island

Seasons: Exile Island (twice)
Memorable Quote: "Being on Exile Island, under the torrential rains, forced me to go into the quickest bonding experience I've ever been through. Luckily, Danielle and I got along great." -Austin

This is pretty much the same thing as the last one. It ended up leading to a much better twist in Micronesia, but here, it was pretty dull. Austin and Danielle were sent together where we just saw them huddle together in the rain for a few minutes. And later, Terry and Danielle did the same, which was utterly pointless because no one was at camp (Cirie and Aras were on the reward). I mean there's not much to write about here, Austin and Danielle bonded in the rain. The second time was right after Terry was bitching about the Final 4 reward challenge (which I have no idea why there were final 4 and final 3 rewards here when most seasons didn't have either.) At that point, I basically couldn't listen to Terry's arrogant ass talk anymore, and I was tired of hearing Danielle continue to talk about how it might be the right time to ally with him. She had said that every other fucking episode, but you guys get the point.








































37. Four Tribes

Seasons: Exile Island, Cook Islands
Memorable Quote: "Swap already?" -Viewers

I've already written about how unfair I thought the tribal divisions were in both seasons, but this deserved it's own spot because it was a much better idea had it just been 4 random tribes. Another great concept that was screwed up by other twists (age/gender and race). Oh, and the fact that it lasted 1 episode the first time. And only 2 episodes the second. So...what was the point again of making sure 4 seperate locations are safe to live on if you're going to get rid of them right after 6 days? I have no idea, but it was definitely a waste of what could have been a much better first few episodes (because CI and Exile's early ones were actually good). Too bad the producers screwed it up.