Favs vs. Fans

"I think the fans versus favorites setup is the ultimate challenge because we have the favorites who have obviously played the game before, coming in here with experience. But at the same time you have us (the fans) and we know their game. We know not only their strengths but weaknesses too. So I think that puts us at a huge advantage."

So i would first like to state that I have never watched survivor so I can't really provide much background. I can say however, that from the quote I understand how the media has influenced their decisions and their actions. They have watched the show and made emotional and logical connections connections with the "favorites". From watching and creating these connections the media has given "The Fans" faulty beliefs. This is clearly what has happened.

The media does this everyday: gives people faulty beliefs. Think about the news ... depending on who tells the story it can have a totally different spin then what actually happened. Also, when a reporter takes a different viewpoint it can skew the actual message of the story. The worst in my eyes are the tabloid you see. I could believe everything I see and everything I hear but in the end I have to choose for myself if I am being lead int he right direction.

Now maybe the Fan who is saying this understands all that goes into media messages and how they affect her and also what they are saying. But I believe that if she doesn't know then she needs to sit down and look at their strategy and reevaluate. They may think they understand they weaknesses and the strengths of the Favs but reality T.V. will put on the best most exciting and dramatic pieces and that is what the Fans see. So I personally would wish "The Fans" luck and and also the "The Favs".