the island series two
Discussion
Well after last series I wasn't expecting much.
Ch4 seem keen to not over deliver at least they are honest about four folks filming it being proper camera guys.
Three folks wanting to quit after the first four days seems like they didn't bother sorting people's heads out during the selection process.
Ch4 seem keen to not over deliver at least they are honest about four folks filming it being proper camera guys.
Three folks wanting to quit after the first four days seems like they didn't bother sorting people's heads out during the selection process.
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They've obviously given up any pretence of it being a legitimate 'survival experiment' in favour of going for outright 'reality TV clash of personalities' that generates drama.
Both 'builders' are idiots. The older one is a grumpy, selfish git and the younger one is a showboater and bully. And the the third person who wants to leave is obviously a bit of a prat.
Frankly, they'd be better off without all three (It's not clear that any building skills would transfer to making primitive shelters anyway and the other guy doesn't seem to have any useful skills) but I suspect at most, only one will actually carry out their threat to walk. In any case, the producers will have wanted to make sure that the clashing personalities hang around for as long as possible to create tension and drama so the idiots will be kept on board.
Both 'builders' are idiots. The older one is a grumpy, selfish git and the younger one is a showboater and bully. And the the third person who wants to leave is obviously a bit of a prat.
Frankly, they'd be better off without all three (It's not clear that any building skills would transfer to making primitive shelters anyway and the other guy doesn't seem to have any useful skills) but I suspect at most, only one will actually carry out their threat to walk. In any case, the producers will have wanted to make sure that the clashing personalities hang around for as long as possible to create tension and drama so the idiots will be kept on board.
It's annoying on these types of shows when people are wanting to leave after 48hrs. Surely they would have quite a good idea of what it is that they are applying for. Or I wonder if some just see "6 weeks on an island with a beach" and don't read past that.
I couldn't understand why they decided they couldn't build a shelter because the two builders were having a tiff. Was no one else capable of a relatively simple task?
I couldn't understand why they decided they couldn't build a shelter because the two builders were having a tiff. Was no one else capable of a relatively simple task?
I'm not sure if this is just me or not but had I have known that I was selected to spend six weeks on a remote island with only my own farts for comfort I'd have done any number of the following:
1. Re-watched Series 1
2. Read at least one of Bear's survival guide books (other books are available)
3. Recognised immediately that finding dry shelter, a water source and starting a fire would be pretty high up on my 'to do' list
Leaving after a few days is pretty poor form in my book, moreso given the fact that someone else could have gone in said person's place. Or maybe I'm reading into this a little too much.
1. Re-watched Series 1
2. Read at least one of Bear's survival guide books (other books are available)
3. Recognised immediately that finding dry shelter, a water source and starting a fire would be pretty high up on my 'to do' list
Leaving after a few days is pretty poor form in my book, moreso given the fact that someone else could have gone in said person's place. Or maybe I'm reading into this a little too much.
dub16v said:
Leaving after a few days is pretty poor form in my book, moreso given the fact that someone else could have gone in said person's place. Or maybe I'm reading into this a little too much.
This.I'd be mightily miffed if I had gone out in the last round of auditions and see 3 people wanting to go home in the first show.
dub16v said:
I'm not sure if this is just me or not but had I have known that I was selected to spend six weeks on a remote island with only my own farts for comfort I'd have done any number of the following:
1. Re-watched Series 1
2. Read at least one of Bear's survival guide books (other books are available)
3. Recognised immediately that finding dry shelter, a water source and starting a fire would be pretty high up on my 'to do' list
Leaving after a few days is pretty poor form in my book, moreso given the fact that someone else could have gone in said person's place. Or maybe I'm reading into this a little too much.
I couldn't agree more!1. Re-watched Series 1
2. Read at least one of Bear's survival guide books (other books are available)
3. Recognised immediately that finding dry shelter, a water source and starting a fire would be pretty high up on my 'to do' list
Leaving after a few days is pretty poor form in my book, moreso given the fact that someone else could have gone in said person's place. Or maybe I'm reading into this a little too much.
They've obviously been to all manner of interviews and screenings, and really should know what on earth they're letting themselves in for.
I can't believe that guys are jacking it in after 4 or so days, I could never hold my head up again.
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