When Survivor aired in May of 2000, viewers were captivated. The premise was intriguing—a group of strangers dropped on a remote island, enduring hunger, pain, fatigue, and dangerous exposure to the elements, utilizing primitive survival skills in a classic test of man vs. nature. They would compete against one another to determine which would ultimately prevail as the “sole survivor.” It was a test of strength, wit, endurance and determination. It was pure survival of the fittest. May the best man (or woman) win! It was a thrilling concept, and everyone caught the bug. People gathered in each other’s homes and in bars to watch the contest unfold. Which contestant would be the very best? Who would “outwit, outplay, and outlast?” Continue reading
