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I've played 'Survivor' 3 times. Here are the answers to 10 burning questions fans always ask me.
I've played 'Survivor' 3 times. Here are the answers to 10 burning questions fans always ask me.
Malcolm FrebergOct 2, 2024, 22:52 IST
J.T. Thomas, Michaela Bradshaw, and Malcolm Freberg on "Survivor: Game Changers."Jeffrey Neira/CBS via Getty Images
I'm a three-time "Survivor" player, and I get asked a lot of questions about being on the show.
The show is real, I didn't pick my outfit, and I'm not sure whether I'd play again.
"Survivor" is weird — not just because of the nature of the game, though voluntarily starving yourself while plotting the demise of a stranger snoring next to you on a Fijian beach certainly qualifies as odd.
Millions of people have watched the show every week for over 20 years, so it's understandable that someone's going to want to ask questions to a person they watched play "Survivor" if they recognize them on the street. If you ever spot me walking my dog on the street, feel free to say hi and ask questions (limit two per stranger).
But in the meantime, here are my answers to oft-asked questions about our favorite show:
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Is "Survivor" real?
"Survivor" is definitely the real deal.CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images
How much do you get to eat?
Sometimes, players win food and drinks during competitions.Greg Gayne/CBS via Getty Images
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Do you love coconuts?
Most "Survivor" players have an opinion on coconuts.Robert Voets/CBS via Getty Images
What's the worst part of the game?
Sitting around at camp can get boring.CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images
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What is Jeff Probst really like?
The "Survivor" host Jeff Probst.Robert Voets/CBS via Getty Images
Who do you hang out with from the show?
Denise Stapley and Freberg on "Survivor: Philippines."Monty Brinton/CBS via Getty Images
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Does everyone smell bad on the island?
"Survivor" players can get really smelly on the island.CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images
Why did you dress like that for the show?
Players don't have full control over what they get to wear.CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images
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How hard is it to find immunity idols?
Jeff Probst holding a hidden immunity idol.CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images
Would you ever play again?
"Survivor" was fun, but my life isn't the same as it was when I first played.CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images