Pregame Confessional

[Host Karen]

Judging only by the profiles on the website, what are your first impressions of everyone? Does this impression change after "meeting" them online and if so how?

[Steve]

Wow, my first game. This is going to be alot of fun! As most will say, "first impressions are everything." And this will be no different. Even though our profiles tell very little about us, it's important to come across as a nice and presentable person.

Judging only by the profiles on the website, Ellie caught my eye first. Although I have not spoken to her yet, she seems like a sweet and likeable girl. And I really hope I get to know her much better throughout the game. She is about my age so we will probably share many of the same interests.

Annette looks like a friendly and genuine person with a big heart. She may be a big factor in this game with her motherly ways.

Ashlee... well, I don't know what I think of her yet. She claims she is "18 years old" but she doesn't come across as very sophisticated when she describes Heidi. Intelligent? Savvy? Manipulative? Just some other words to describe Heidi, other than "she is like, so smart- beyond smart, she’s –really- smart." I don't know about you, but I am hesitant to believe that she is any older than 12-13 years. I hope this "first impression" will change drastically when I meet her online.

Gracie- god, I think Gracie is going to win this whole thing. She is so nice, affectionate, and genuine. I have met her and I think she is wonderful. I really hope she and I can go far in this game together.

Jamie is very nice and optimistic. There isn't much else to say at this point.

Jenne- I haven't spoken to her yet, but judging from her profile, she may be my favorite person from this cast. She is spunky and looks like she loves life! I can't wait to meet her!

Kelley- She was very sweet to me and introduced herself first, expressing interest in talking with me. I hope she is everything I think she is.

Stephanie and I had a nice chat and she may be my alliance partner in this game. And since her favorite survivor is Ami, I think she may have a sense of loyalty and honor about her. She seems genuine and trustworthy.

I am not really interested in the guys, since I think my success in this game depends on how I get along with the women. Rami seems pretty cool to me though. Very nice and personable. Taylor rubs me the wrong way, judging from his profile. He comes across as overconfident and conceited. But I could be wrong! And Steven, he doesn't say much. I don't expect him to since he migh feel inferior.

I think in order to win this game, you must allign yourself with the women, and have a few male allies.