Go to the Survivor application site and you’re faced with a stark gray background and a single image of rushing waterfall. A single button offers you the chance to download the PDF Application. It’s not much to go on for the prospective applicant, and enthusiasm alone won’t get you into the finals.Before applying, there are a few simple but non-negotiable qualifications you’ll have to possess. These include U.S. citizenship, good health (mental and physical), no criminal background, and a valid passport. Most states require that the contestant be 18 or older, but in Alabama, Mississippi, Nebraska, Wyoming, and D.C. you’ll have to be older. Read more »

Posted: August 17th, 2010 under application advice.
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As one of the first smash-hit reality shows, “Survivor” set the bar for vicarious living. Through all of its twenty seasons so far, the show has provided a way for a small handful of everyday people to become celebrities, and for millions more to thrill to their adventures on the small screen. But what you don’t see among all the challenges, fights, and love affairs are the everyday lives of the contestants. Thanks to some curious fans’ questions, though, we have a little more insight into those hidden moments.Many women have wondered about hygiene issues on the island. Women receive hygiene essentials like tampons (and birth control in the case of those aforementioned love affairs). However, tweezers, razors, makeup, and other such vanity products are a no-go. If some women’s legs keep that smooth look, it’s probably due to waxing or laser treatments. Read more »

Posted: August 17th, 2010 under behind the scenes.
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At the very beginning of the television show’s popularity, two types of games were created to try to capture the thrill of the island. One is a board game, and the others are video games, providing two very different experiences. Are they worth a fan’s hard-earned money? Read on to find out. Read more »

Posted: August 17th, 2010 under Survivor merchandise.
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