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Let
us discuss Osten Taylor
(My
little disclaimer: As with all Survivor
profiles, I am totally making all this
stuff up as if I actually have a clue.
I do not in any way know any of these
survivors. However, I've received many
emails from past Survivors complimenting
me on my insight. So, although I make
this crap up, sometimes I'm actually right.)
Osten
is a bit of a contradiction. He comes
across laid back but fun; a bit of a slacker
but with ambition; intelligent/educated
but with a hint of ghetto. And he seems
to be a natural leader but with the ability
to let others shine.
In
other words, he doesn't need to be the
center of attention but can be and often
is without much of an effort.
Will
he be able to handle the supreme confidence,
talent, and intelligence of his tribemate
Andrew? Will Osten be able to be subserviant
if it means he'll stay on the island longer?
I'm
not sure of the answer to this one. Osten
could go either way depending on who he
befriends first.
I
have a few concerns about him, though.
He's worked several jobs, none of which
requre a degree. It says he has an Associates
Degree and "went on to study..."
This means that he went to college and
dropped out (or flunked out) before he
was able to graduate. He likes boozing
with the fellas and working out.
My
concern is I wonder if he will have the
drive to day-in-and-day-out work on the
shelter and obtain food. My gut feeling
is that he will work hard for a while,
but be very willing to take a break if
the option comes up. And he may have a
problem with people he doesn't respect
bossing him around.
So,
yes, I have some concerns. Plus, his mention
of "God's blessing" gave me
flashbacks of Vecepia, Super-Annoying-Religous-Idiot-Woman
who didn't like the immunity idol, and
Sean who held hands with Peter in the
water and cried and praised God and had
a revival meeting while everyone else
was just sort of embarrassed for him.
Overall,
though, Osten comes across extremely likeable
with a lot of good qualities and diverse
interests. All the negative stuff I've
said are just possibilities. The positive
things exist without question.
I'm
going to have to add to this profile as
the show goes on because our buddy Osten
is a bit unpredictable at this time. I
welcome any thoughts or comments or any
extra information you may have.
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