What Are Your Thoughts on Colton's Gameplay thus far?

nicolefan75 wrote:

At the end of the day, Colton's behavior on the show was extremely shocking to me and disappointing because he never seemed to have come across that way as a caller on the radio show.

To each his own, but to me, it was ALWAYS obvious from his calls to BBAD that he was like this, and so I cringed when he was cast on the show. I could barely stand him on the radio show and I knew seeing him on a wider forum like Survivor would be even worse. At least I can say this much, he fulfilled all my expectations.

leahtahd wrote:

Thank God he's on Survivor, not BB. If an hour a week is causing this much chaos, imagine if we were listening to him 24/7 for a whole summer...

I would cancel my fucking live feeds if Colton were on Big Brother. He's the worst person I've ever seen on television (Dick Donato and Russell Hantz are safe now) and I couldn't possibly watch that 24/7. Right now I'm only watching for the satisfaction of his torch being snuffed.

Nikolas wrote:

As Daniele Donato would say, "AWKWAAAAAAAARD."

This, and your jokes with Lorraine, made me pee myself with laughter!

leahtahd wrote:

Thank God he's on Survivor, not BB. If an hour a week is causing this much chaos, imagine if we were listening to him 24/7 for a whole summer...

Get out of my head! I was thinking the same thing! Talk about a hot mess!



Southerboy? Welcome to the forum! Where did you come from you seem like a firecracker?! Have you been one of our callers? If not you need to be a regular, you seem to have a whole lot to say!

southernboy wrote:

It always amazes me how these people have such strong opinions about black people and poor people even though they haven't had a lot of experience with either.

Yes. For some people, registering an opinion is more important than actually having one.

southernboy wrote:

Shout outs to Smooches, Mark, Lloyd and Keesha for being such entertaining callers over the years. Even before this season of Survivor, I never would've included Colton on that list.

Thank you, Southernboy, a shout out to you! I appreciate your thoughtful contribution to this conversation. Cheers!

Colton: a gay man who still loves Bush.

I really need to stop.

Nikolas wrote:

Colton: a gay man who still loves Bush.

I really need to stop.

OMG Nik.... Don't you dare ever disappear again!!

southernboy wrote:

I've been a BBAD listener for a few years, I enjoy E&L's show, and I don't think they've given Colton a free pass at all. But his atrocious performance on Survivor shouldn't surprise any of us. Even in his phone calls you could always tell he was slightly racist. I'm sorry but as a white gay man from the south I feel I can say this. It's ALWAYS a red flag when a gay man is a rabid Republican, since that party is all about denying rights to LGBT people. Not all Republicans are racist or homophobic but we all know the Tea Party type I'm talking about and there's no need to sugar coat it. It always amazes me how these people have such strong opinions about black people and poor people even though they haven't had a lot of experience with either. It's ignorance on full display.

Another poster mentioned Colton describing himself as "athletic" even though he's not (dude needs to keep his shirt ON). "The girls will love me and the guys won't know what to make of me." Um...no dude, the guys know you're a big flaming mo, and they're fine with it. He's one of those sad gay guys who thinks he's masculine or neutral when he's actually very effeminate. I think watching back these episodes will help him come to terms with that but the racist stuff will take a longer time to undo. His apology is a crock of shit. There's no way someone that racist did a complete turnaround in that short a time. He may be the most deluded person I've ever seen on television. Deluded about his masculinity, deluded about other races, deluded about class, and deluded about his gameplay (he's already one of the worst players ever on Survivor). He's exactly what other countries hate about America but thankfully he only represents a lunatic fringe minority.

I'll go even further and say what Smooches is holding back on. I want Colton to get booted off faster than Jeff can say "the tribe has spoken." And like most viewers, I will laugh my ass off and cheer when that happens. I don't want to see him on my screen anymore, don't want to deal with him on the jury, and I hope he disappears from the public eye quickly. I know he'll do an interview here and say something ignorant and disingenuous and I have no intention of listening to it. He doesn't need to be doing damage control right now because no one will buy it. For his own sake, he just needs to take some time, withdraw from the public eye, get out of his little community, educate himself about the world, and become a less obnoxious person.

Shout outs to Smooches, Mark, Lloyd and Keesha for being such entertaining callers over the years. Even before this season of Survivor, I never would've included Colton on that list.

So where the heck have you been up until now? LOL JK!

to the forum!!

Thanks for the warm welcome Erika, Lorraine and Mark! Y'all keep it real here which is why I've enjoyed listening for the past couple of years (and now I enjoy Nikolas too). I never felt compelled to post or call in before until Darth Gayder went on Survivor and annoyed the fuck out of me. He always annoyed me when he called into the show too, but this was on a whole other level.

I'll just be the bitch and ask the question a lot of people are wondering. Does anyone really believe Colton has the amazing boyfriend he says he has? I call bullshit.

Nikolas wrote:

Colton: a gay man who still loves Bush.

I really need to stop.

Maybe he's bisexual cuz he also loves dick (cheney).

southernboy wrote:

Does anyone really believe Colton has the amazing boyfriend he says he has? I call bullshit.

So what you're saying is:

@Nikolas

@Erika I'm kinda just being a bitch, but I also think Colton is delusional enough to have invented an awesome fantasy boyfriend. I guess I just find it hard to believe someone so immature, bitchy, selfish, self-centered and unpleasant is in a happy relationship.

southernboy wrote:

I guess I just find it hard to believe someone so immature, bitchy, selfish, self-centered and unpleasant is in a happy relationship.

Um...

Nikolas wrote:

southernboy wrote:

I guess I just find it hard to believe someone so immature, bitchy, selfish, self-centered and unpleasant is in a happy relationship.

Um...

as usual at you Nik!! Good call!

I came here for Survivor tonight (even though I doesn't air here, there's no radio show, etc). I just needed to feel connected in case I had some complaining to do! ;)

Ugh. Darth Gaydar rides again. Why is no one taking this jackass out? And they know he has the idol! Blindside him NOW! I need him off my screen before the merge because I don't want him on the jury at all.

Jonas is a completely infuriating patsy and talks slower than an episode of Mad Men. Really impressed with Kim tonight though and I'm rooting for her now.

Colton needs to keep his shirt on, and Tarzan needs to keep his pants on. The combined image of the two of them made me lose my appetite for dinner.

You are funny, southernboy. Did anyone ever tell you that you look alot like Janelle? LOL

The clock is ticking. Survivor Karma will rear its ugly head. Colton is not destined to make it too far, I am quite certain. He is not playing a clever game (in my opinion); his tribe mates are simply still asleep. I think he'll be around for a little while, however.

Tonight's episode was a bit of a yawn in my opinion.

If it wasn't for Colton this entire season would be a big yawn. Set aside what he said last week to Bill and about Bill, say what you will but This season has been Colton's season. He's the focal point of the show, he is calling the shots as a fan of Survivor first and foremost I do appreciate when someone goes on there and actually plays the game and in the process makes it entertaining. His one liners and comments are funny. I don't know how well he would fair on other seasons with stronger players and I don't mean strength, but so far this season you have to give him credit for sealing the fate of all that has been voted out. The game is OUTWIT, OUTSMART and OUTPLAY...so far he's doing pretty good with all 3 of those.

Poor Leif getting thrown by Mike like that... geesh let the little guy have some dignity.
I didn't care for that immunity challenge as it didn't seem fair and Mike shouldn't have been allowed to throw Leif the way he did or the women.
Tarzan's crotch shot.... really? Haven't we seen enough of him just prancing around the tribe as it is did he really need to bend over and let his old junk hang there out in the open for my eyes to have this horrid image burned into my brain!

[quote="Erika"]If it wasn't for Colton this entire season would be a big yawn. Set aside what he said last week to Bill and about Bill, say what you will but This season has been Colton's season. He's the focal point of the show, he is calling the shots as a fan of Survivor first and foremost I do appreciate when someone goes on there and actually plays the game and in the process makes it entertaining. His one liners and comments are funny. I don't know how well he would fair on other seasons with stronger players and I don't mean strength, but so far this season you have to give him credit for sealing the fate of all that has been voted out. The game is OUTWIT, OUTSMART and OUTPLAY...so far he's doing pretty good with all 3 of those.

Well, I cannot disagree with you, Erika (can I ever?). Alan Alda has a line in "The Four Seasons" where he says (I am paraphrasing): "When you see your friends naked, it is hard to eat dinner with them later." That is the way I feel. After seeing the internal "ugly" that is currently residing in Colton (at least during the filming), I find it difficult to watch him.

As a gay man, I also admit to (possibly) having a heightened sensitivity and disdain for the bitchy gay guy. It is a stereotype that is often used in the public forum for its entertainment value. Unfortunately, like so many stereotypes, there is a root of truth. There are many gay guys that are so insecure and accustomed to being beaten down that they have developed a heightened sense of lethal sarcasm as a defense mechanism (strike first before they have time to hurt you). It can be entertaining for a moment or two when it is clever and incorporates some actual wit. When it is just bitter, bitchy and looking at all others as inferior beings (as it seems to be with Colton), it is unattractive and (for me) difficult to watch. I can also probably see some of the insecure, much, much younger me in the flavor which makes me hate it even more. Bottom-line: I simply cannot be objective.

I don't see Colton as being outstanding in terms of being clever, strategic, etc. That said, he is playing the game. For me, it is simply a matter of comparing him to an incredibly lackluster group (thus far). I also do not appreciate those that seriously "play at" being the villain rather than simply playing their game. There are those that are strategic and heartlessly determined (like Russell), those that amuse themselves (BB's Dr. Will) and then are those that act as if they are playing a character (but to Colton's eyes when someone he "selected" as been voted off--it's like he is on a tele-novella! Insert organ music!). I realize I am reading too much into it. I am simply losing hope for the season.

I couldn't disagree more Erika. I don't find Colton entertaining in the least and I don't consider giving up Tribal Immunity as good gameplay. I hope Chicago Mark is right and Survivor Karma rears its head soon. Again, I have nothing against Colton personally, but I don't like watching him on Survivor and would enjoy the season more without him.

I'm happy with the tribe swap though because all the people I'm rooting for (Jay, Sabrina, and now Kim) are on one side, and all the people I'm NOT rooting for (Colton, Tarzan, Alicia, Jonas) are on the other. Makes things easier for me.

I'll second Chicago Mark in voting thumbs up on Southernboy's comments and avatar.

Erika wrote:

If it wasn't for Colton this entire season would be a big yawn. Set aside what he said last week to Bill and about Bill, say what you will but This season has been Colton's season. He's the focal point of the show, he is calling the shots as a fan of Survivor first and foremost I do appreciate when someone goes on there and actually plays the game and in the process makes it entertaining. His one liners and comments are funny. I don't know how well he would fair on other seasons with stronger players and I don't mean strength, but so far this season you have to give him credit for sealing the fate of all that has been voted out. The game is OUTWIT, OUTSMART and OUTPLAY...so far he's doing pretty good with all 3 of those.

Colton is an entertaining mastermind? Adjust the dial on your TV Erika because that picture is FUZZY! All I see is a fucking asshole who can’t possibly win...in high definition. Did you enjoy watching Russell Hantz? Because Colton is exactly like him. Always running around stirring shit up unnecessarily but not actually playing well. Like Nikolas said, he gave up tribal immunity. That is NOT a great player. And just like Russell, he’s a nasty little troll who has zero chance of getting enough jury votes to win the million dollars. Also not good gameplay.

He’s only the focal point because Survivor now casts an annoying asshat each season to focus on (Coach, Russell, Phillip, and now Colton). It’s hardly a testament to his entertainment value or his game skills. Don't forget, Russell also went around bullying people, acting the fool, talking about how brilliant he was and seemingly getting his way at tribal councils but in the end, he couldn't win because he couldn't get jury votes and that is a huge part of playing a good game. If you can't do it, you're not a great player. It will happen to Colton too (if he even makes it that far) because like Nicki Minaj said: “You best believe that moment will be syndicated.”

Erika wrote:

Tarzan's crotch shot.... really? Haven't we seen enough of him just prancing around the tribe as it is did he really need to bend over and let his old junk hang there out in the open for my eyes to have this horrid image burned into my brain! [/color]

Tarzan in his underwear and shirtless Colton are enough to make a strap-on go limp.

ChicagoMark wrote:

I can also probably see some of the insecure, much, much younger me in the flavor which makes me hate it even more. Bottom-line: I simply cannot be objective.

I don’t believe that for a minute darling. Judging from your comments here and on the radio show you possess something Colton is completely lacking in: WIT. Colton thinks he’s funny but I’ve always found him painfully unfunny and unintelligent.

And yes, I loves me some Janelle. She and I have three things in common: we're both badass bitches, we both have good hair, and we'd both like to suck Will Kirby's toes.

One more thing. WTF is with Colton complaining about his team when he doesn't do shit but lay around, and is useless in challenges? Mr. Athletic-in-Online-Bio-Only couldn't score a single point. Like I said before, he lacks self-awareness. He has no idea that he's more of a Jonas/Tarzan in terms of athleticism, beauty and masculinity and NOT a Jay/Mike.

COLTON: "Mirror Mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all?"

MIRROR: "Not you, bitch. Not even fucking close."

ChicagoMark wrote:

I can also probably see some of the insecure, much, much younger me in the flavor which makes me hate it even more. Bottom-line: I simply cannot be objective.

I don’t believe that for a minute darling. Judging from your comments here and on the radio show you possess something Colton is completely lacking in: WIT. Colton thinks he’s funny but I’ve always found him painfully unfunny and unintelligent.

And yes, I loves me some Janelle. She and I have three things in common: we're both badass bitches, we both have good hair, and we'd both like to suck Will Kirby's toes. [/quote]

LOL. Thanks, Southernboy. I am witty and intelligent (this I can comfortably own). There was a time, in my younger years, however, when that wit was used for evil rather than good. I had a reputation for a lethal tongue and would go for the jugular rather than engaging the fight. I was horribly insecure and I yielded my perceptions like a weapon. I see hints of this in Colton, so as much as I have disdain for his behavior, I also have some compassion and try not to convict AND sentence him. He is young and has time to grow. This is my hope for him. I do have a better chest, however. LOL

I do not view Russell in the same way. I thought that Russell's game was strategic and not a grand act. He may be a disgusting person, but I thought his ambition was genuine.

I also love Janelle. I am not into toes, but love me some Will. LOL

ChicagoMark wrote:

I do have a better chest, however. LOL

Now I won't be able to resist calling you Chesty Mark.

I think Russell thought he was being strategic, and told us so over and over and over again, but I'm in the camp who thought he wasn't a very good player. Unless his plan was to get to the end and not get a single jury vote.

@Nikolas, I thought about you when they showed closeups of your boy Jay, looking mighty fine tonight and in that challenge! He's also showing some skill in working the new tribemates to protect himself like he did with Darth Gaydar and his minions.

Nikolas wrote:

Um...

You got me there babe. I bow to your dry humor via images skills.

southernboy wrote:

Like Nicki Minaj said: “You best believe that moment will be syndicated.”

That's funny cuz every time I see Jay I think, "excuse me, you're a helluva guy/I mean my my my my you're like pelican fly."

No but seriously you're right about his skills, which I mentioned last week. I'm not saying he's a brilliant mastermind or anything, but given that he could easily become a huge target, he's doing pretty well avoiding that and has demonstrated a knack for permeating alliances (first the Muscle, then the Misfits, and now the blue team). It's the subtle players like that -- who aren't going around all LOOK AT ME like Colton and Russell (you're so right about the similarities between those two) -- that tend to be the better ones, and the ones I prefer.

I think Kim showed a lot of potential too. In my Survivor fantasy world, Kim, Jay and Sabrina would work together, take over post-merge, decimate Colton's alliance, and take it all the way to the end.

Would you guys get a room already!

Regardless if you like him or not he is playing a game that might not take him to the final 3 but he is playing the game. I am not even overly impressed with his game but he's playing it unlike some others. He is the stand out of this season. He will be one of the few you remember for this season and I'm not even talking about the racist remarks.
There is no reason in the wold why he should be going to all of these tribal councils with that "hidden" immunity idol and no one is writing his name down? No one is trying to flush that idol out? No, rather than trying to flush that idol out that he openly admitted to having very smugly to all of the men. The men instead kowtow to him. So now he is on the tribe of Misfits and again they kowtow to him.
Sure he isn't doing shit around camp. But at the end of the day who is smarter someone like Colton who is trying to position himself with his new tribe maters or the other men who are worrying about fixing the shelter and gathering wood.
Jonas seems very proud to say "yeah I'll be Colton's bitch"
None of these guys are looking to oust Colton.
He wasn't even good at the challenge. Why didn't they want to rally the votes to flush that idol and get rid of the dead weight... nope they don't do that, they do what Colton wants and what Colton sees as a good game move for himself.

With the tribe swap it didn't turn out to be a bad game move for Colton to get rid of Bill. The other guys never should have agreed to get rid of Bill because Colton was the only one to have benefited from that.
He's by far not playing the worst game in this season and certainly not in Survivor history.