Comments on: New 'Survivor' A Race Among Races

Probst Reveals Contestants And Controversial Tribe Change

[drspotra]

This is another example of the delusional thought processes of network TV executives.

First of all, this country is actually as divided by income and education as it is by race; people who make over $100K annually are bound by more than race, the first commonality being the fact that those of us in this income group watch ~90% more cable shows than network ( gee, I wonder why?).

Secondly, network TV appears to be the most racist media outlet currently functioning: most of the people of color, particularly blacks appear "less black" on commercials, there are very few blacks in most shows and I would doubt that a quick glimpse of network executives would reveal anything other than a mainly white, non-hispanic male group.

So, how is a show like this going to help the situation? Obviously the geniuses at CBS are following the old belief that "any publicity is good publicity"!

[jfrice]

What a reprehensible idea. Considering our history of violence between the so-called races, riots by race, wars with Indians, internment of a people based only on their "race," and so on, why would anyone want to re-visit what that feels like?
Aside from this repugnance, the idea, what we are really talking about in three of these "races" is ethnic origins. In the case of "white" we are not even talking that! "White" is a statement that you have no admitted ancestry that is not from white-skinned people. It does not say what you are, but what you assert you are not. On the other hand "African Americans" can have Irish, Italian, Arab, or any other ancestry, as long as there is one "acknowledged" African ancestor in there, then they are "African American." Hispanic/Latin, is based on what? that you speak Spanish and came from a Latin country? So if you are black or white skinned that no longer matters?
So, who is what is based on your prejudices. Which is, what this show will reinforce, prejudice. A bad idea, to promote prejudice to get viewers. Do one on Jewish Americans, and Arab Americans? Name the island the Mideast? take the show to Ireland and do Catholics vs Presbyterians, name the island Dafur! and do . . . . The idea is irresponsible.

[vidiot3]

I find it interesting that your filter blanked out *** and ***. That leaves the reader to infer terms in there that I had no intention of saying. Are the terms *** and *** pergorative or is CBS News merely homophobic

[vidiot3]

I find that dividing the tribes by ethnic background is an artificial and humorous diversion. In today's society, I find that my Asian, Hispanic, Black, White, ***, ***, Mid-Eastern, and Undefined friends share my political and social philosophies more than my skin color or heritage. Here's a concept for CBS, next time divide the tribes by Democrat, Republican, Independent, and Greens and see who the audience roots for.

[deanp9]

CBS claims it's looking for diversity, and yet nearly 3/4 of the cast is comprised of Los Angeles residents? Cheap.

[mark607]

There are at least 20 Americans that don't have a problem with the battle of the races. Make that 21, include myself! We have been watching the show since the 2nd season. We look forward to the new season. Next season maybe you can do geeks vs. jocks.

[lmshull]

let's see:

african-"american"
asian-"american"
hispanic
white

i guess CBS doesn't see the hispanic or whites as "american"?????? so bogus and unequitable. in all fairness, it should read:

african-american
asian-american
hispanic-american
caucasian-american

but really, the 'american' doesn't even need to be part of the definition. is being an american citizen a requirement to be on this program? if it is, there is no need to add 'american'. it's a given. but if it's on one, it should be on ALL.

get a grip, cbs.

[georgianut1]

CBS has once again proven their inability to know the facts. Fact: White is a color and since the other teams are not based on color why single one out. Fact: Caucasian would be the proper use as others have previously already mentioned. Fact: I do not watch CBS as they are not a good reliable source of accurate information. Get it right%u2026(at least once)..we are CAUCASIAN folks.
S Tholl (proud to be Caucasian)

[islandgrlnmt]

I'm not sure how the new idea will turn out but I am very interested in watching the new season. I am worried that some might share comments during the season about how they feel some particular tribe doing poorly should be expected. As far as whether my children should watch it, my children have grown up with me teaching them that all races of people should be equal in OUR eyes, even if there are those in society who are intolerant of those who do not share their skin color or race/religion. My older children (and my husband and I) have always enjoyed Survivor and if something happens this coming season that we feel is not appropriate, we can talk to our younger child about it. Yes, I will, as always, not only watch this season, but anticipate that it will be an interesting study in human relations.

[simmulation-2009]

In a society that has tried so hard to become color-blind this is a huge step backwards. It suggests that this show will determine the "superior race" this isn't 1942 Germany! I for one am appaled