OCW Survivor: Season 1
Episode 8 - "Never Wal-Mart"
The Amazon Jungle Friday, May 26th 2017
~A worn down Paradigm Tribe is shown returning from Tribal Council after voting Julliet Brooks off~
~The Savage Tribe is shown mocking the legends on the Paradigm Tribe. Annie Alvarez speaks. The vibe is a confident one~
~Chaotic’s conversation with Lurrr is shown, briefly~
~Meyhu’s fish continue to stack up at camp. Checkers makes a play for Annie’s heart. Canon watches with tear filled eyes~
~The Paradigm Tribe is shown arguing over the votes cast at the previous tribal council. The argument appears to have been started by Chaotic~
~Both tribes are shown preparing for the Immunity Challenge. There’s a sense of desperation amongst the Paradigm members whereas the Savage Tribe can almost envision victory~
~The tribes are shown fishing during arguably the most important immunity challenge to date. A strange choice given Matt Meyhu’s gift at snaring gilled creatures. Both tribes come up empty until Meyhu steps forward. The fish leap out of the water, flopping around his feet. Chaotic breaks his fishing pole in protest of the challenge~
~At Tribal Council the members of the Paradigm Tribe express their varying ideas and theories on why the challenges have taken such a drastic turn. Despite the wide array of opinions, one narrative is clear – they must start winning. Chaotic sees his name written more than the others and, thus, is voted out of the game. In a final act of petulance, he performs a Shooting Star Press off the bridge into the dark, green abyss beneath. We assume he lived~
~The opening sequence to OCW Survivor begins to play~
PARADIGM TRIBE – DAY 21 – POST TRIBAL COUNCIL
~The Paradigm Tribe returns to an atmosphere of which they are unaccustomed. Mario looks around, hands perched atop his hips. He nods with approval~
Mario Maurako: Should be a LOT quieter around here now. Except for my luxury item!
~Mario unveils an air horn and presses the button, sending a flock of birds flying from the trees. None of this tribe mates react with distaste toward his behavior. With Chaotic gone, they are all feeling a sense of ease~
Josie Barnes: Yeah it should be. I'm ready to win the next challenge.
~Everybody just kind of nods and goes about their business. It’s a quiet night of reflection. Not much else to say~
SAVAGE TRIBE - DAY 22
~Pryde gets up from his sleeping position, stretching out his arms. He walks over to the fire and stokes it a few times, before getting some wood to put on it. For some reason, he's feeling exceptionally relaxed this morning. He just has a feeling, a feeling that something good happened last night at the Paradigm Tribe's Tribal Council. Pryde lets the fire grow as he walks away, looking at the sunrise~
Pryde: Another day in paradise... I'm beginning to enjoy this...
TIO: You're damn right this is paradise it! This--
~TIO points around to all six members of the Savage tribe~
TIO: --This is a team right here. You know what they say, you got to lose some to win some. I feel like we'll just continue to win until the merge. The Paradigm tribe is an absolute mess.
CJ O’Donnell: It is going to get interesting now as we are back to even. We need to continue strong going into the merge so we have the numbers.
~Curt wanders back into the camp with a somber look on his face... ~
Curt Canon: Ugh, guys Im glad we keep winning and are remaining strong...I just wish Chaotic was still around. I was really looking forward to having a shooting star press off with him, now how will everybody know that it looks better when I do it?
CJ O’Donnell: Simple Curt when this game is over you step into an OCW ring and challenge him to a match.
Pryde: Canon vs. Chaotic in a Shooting Stars match. I'd pay to see that.
CJ O’Donnell: So would I Annie better stop playing hide and seek as no one can seem to find her until challenge day.
Curt Canon: Speaking of Annie missing, has anyone seen Checkers? I haven't seen him in forever.... I sure hope they are ok. Are they ok? Are they ok? Annie... And Checkers. ""Speaking of Annie missing, has anyone seen Checkers? I haven't seen him in forever.... I sure hope they are ok. Are they ok? Are they ok? Annie... And Checkers.
CJ O’Donnell: Hmmm does have a thing for animals ... Maybe. I'm no one to judge but hey if so Checkers has got game.
TIO: Maybe Checkers is just a... smooth criminal??? HAH HAH - GET IT?! 'Cause it's Annie and...
~TIO looks on to see the rest of the Savage tribe unimpressed with his joke. He rolls his eyes, going into the jungle to take a leak~
TIO: Jeez, tough crowd.
CJ O’Donnell: I never understood your sense of humor. It's okay you can't always be Incredible.
~CJ smirks at TIO.~
CJ O’Donnell: Just kidding buddy.
~Curt looks at TIO and looks at CJ, then at TIO, then at CJ~
Curt Canon: Just because Checkers tried to murder CJ that doesn’t make him a criminal. He is just a misunderstood simian
Pryde: Honestly, I think attempted murder would qualify someone as a criminal, but it still doesn't worry me. Hopefully Checkers and Annie reappear soon, because it's time we give the Paradorks the feeling of being the minority...
CJ O’Donnell: I am sure they will appear. I have forgiven Checkers as I'm turning over a new leaf.
~The Savage Tribe goes about their daily routine wondering when or if Annie and Checkers will reappear~
PARADIGM TRIBE - DAY 22
~Not much talk is going around the Paradigm camp today. People seem to be tending to their daily rituals. We span the camp to see if there is anything to focus on. Hope is just about lost...the view seems to be fading out when something or better yet, someone emerges from a hut. It's Paul Paras. He exits looking energized, heading down to the river for some yoga~
~Nothing out of the ordinary...perhaps he was working on some interior improvements. The view slowly shifts toward the hut without any urgency. The view scrolls past the entrance of the hut, almost entirely when a PURPLE blur catches our view's attention. It jerks back to the right to spot Josie Barnes surreptitiously exiting Paul's hut. She heads in the river's direction along the same path as The Perfect One~
SAVAGE TRIBE - DAY 23
~Annie pushes her way through some brush and back into camp. She looks worse than usual and her hair is filled with leaves~
Annie Alvarez: Thanks for looking for me guys. No one seemed to care that I've been gone almost all week?
~She picks some of the stuff out of her hair and drops it on the ground~
Annie Alvarez: I'll take that as a no. Thanks for the care and concern... Checkers acted like something important was going on and I followed him through this fucked up jungle and ended up falling in some pit…he never came back?!
~She looks around camp to see if he is hanging out anywhere~
Annie Alvarez: I heard some rustling and I figured he was on his way back here to get help.
CJ O’Donnell: Sorry Curt pulled out the dominoes. Pryde brought out the Coronas. TIO started playing the guitar. And Matt well he cooked the fish.
~CJ’s comment raises more than a few questions…but one that rises above. Pryde drinks? And if he does…why Corona? Great beer, but seems kind of stereotypical to me. Is Pryde even Hispanic? SO MANY QUESTIONS~
PARADIGM TRIBE - DAY 24 - PRE IMMUNITY CHALLENGE
~It’s been a silent cycle of reflection for the Paradigm Tribe. Not much happening – until today. It’s immunity challenge day which means everyone has to be at their best. This is a tribe in desperate need of a win. Josie Barnes is the first member to speak up~
Josie Barnes: Hope everyone is ready to win tonight
~It isn’t much, but something to kick start the pre challenge conversation~
Mario Maurako: I hope the lazy camp life isn't a sign of things to come. I'm going to start talking to a beachball soon.
Josie Barnes: I know... what is going on with everyone....
Lurrr: Wilson has a solid track record...let's go win this challenge!
~What an AWE.SOME reference!~
Josie Barnes: Yes win it, we need it
~Vargas looks around at the sudden burst of energy from his tribe~
Chad Vargas: Fuck yes
~We cut away as they head to the challenge~
IMMUNITY CHALLENGE
~The tribes have all arrived for the next Immunity Challenge. CJ, again, is clutching the Jimmy Buffet immunity idol~
Jock Reasoning: Nice to see you all again…welcome to today’s immunity challenge! Savage Tribe, I need little Buffet back.
~Again, Jock has to slightly wrestle it away from CJ. He recovers the tiny Buffet and places it on the immunity table. Our view shifts to a couple of wooden mazes. There is a chair overlooking the maze~
Jock Reasoning: Okay, for today’s Immunity Challenge you’re going to need teamwork. Which, well, I guess you need in EVERY Immunity Challenge but you’ll need it BIG TIME in today’s Immunity Challenge. Anyway…this is a two phased challenge. The first phase will see one tribe mate sprint to a crate full of balls. Somewhere, within that crate will be a ball painted the color of your tribe. Once that person has located the tribe colored ball they will sprint back with it, placing it at the starting point of the maze. Four blindfolded tribemates will be handling a corner of the maze…they will move it up and down, manipulating the topography in an effort to get the ball from start, to finish. There is a hole at the finish. A person selected to be ‘the caller’ for your tribe will be seated atop that chair. They will instruct the blindfolded members when to raise or dip their arms. The first tribe to get their ball into the hole at the end of the maze wins Immunity. Understand? Oh, yea, I forgot, Chaotic isn’t out here anymore. Select your positions and we can begin!
~Paras has assumed the caller position for the Paradigm Tribe. CJ O’Donnell mans the caller position for the Savage Tribe. Josie and Pryde are the runners~
Jock Reasoning: Survivors ready? GO!!
~Josie and Pryde take off down the runway. Pryde beats her to the crate…but not by much. He digs furiously. Josie reaches her crate and begins digging. She shrieks! Chaotic’s mask is contained within the crate. She looks back at Jock. He shrugs with a mischievous grin~
Jock Reasoning: Sorry.
~Everyone snickers…Checkers HOWLS with laughter. Josie goes back to digging. Pryde pulls out the red colored ball. He sprints back, slamming it into place~
Jock Reasoning: Pryde has returned with the ball…the Savage Tribe can now begin the maze portion!
~Sweat is forming on Josie’s forehead. We can hear her saying “Where is it...where IS it?!”~
CJ O’Donnell: Alright mother fuckers! Let’s do this! Annie, up!
~Annie raises up, the ball slides down an open path, slamming into a wall~
CJ O’Donnell: Annie DOWN! TIO…UP!
~They shift positions and the ball rolls through a hole, safely. Meanwhile, Josie continues to dig. Her eyes flare with relief, “Finally!” she exclaims. She sprints back with the ball, slamming it into place~
Jock Reasoning: The Paradigm Tribe has retrieved their ball and can now begin calling out for the maze portion!
Paul Paras: Okay…Mario and Lurrr slightly up, Vargas, slightly down.
~In one fluid motion the ball starts to roll…it appears magnetized, heading directly where it needs to go. It bumps into a wall. In that one move, they have nearly caught up with the Savage Tribe. CJ can’t keep himself from looking over~
CJ O’Donnell: Son of a bitch. FUCK! LISTEN! Okay, right…Canon down, Meyhu up!
~Their ball snakes through a gate, finding a corner to rest in. They are near the finish~
Paul Paras: Hmm, let’s see here. Okay…TLS, I need you to go slightly up. Vargas and Mario to your original positions, Lurrr slightly down.
~Again they make up a ton of ground, pulling even with the Savage Tribe. Josie claps with excitement. CJ looks down at the maze~
CJ O’Donnell: Alright…Canon I need you to pull fucking down! Meyhu, get back to your original spot! TIO, slightly up! Annie, don’t you fucking move!
~Paras nods, he seems to have it~
Paul Paras: TLS slightly down, Vargas slightly up…Mario slightly down….Lurrr, just a FRACTION higher…
~Both tribes make their move. The Savage Tribe appears to be one move short of reaching the finish. The Paradigm Tribe looks like they are going to win! Checkers whispers into Canon’s ear…Canon suddenly pulls up and the ball shoots into the hole as the Paradigm’s ball rims out. Pryde lets out an uncharacteristic yell ~
Jock Reasoning: Savage Tribe wins immunity!!!
~The rest of the tribe remove their buffs and celebrate. CJ stands atop his chair, holding his arms in the air…he beats his chest in triumph. Paras shakes his head…the rest of the tribe remove their buffs in anger. Josie doubles over, staring at the sand beneath her feet. We flash forward to both tribes re-assembled on their mats~
Jock Reasoning: Now THAT was the closest challenge yet. Savage Tribe, I have something for ya.
~CJ steps up, retrieving the idol. The rest of the tribe claps. Jock turns and faces the Paradigm Tribe~
Jock Reasoning: Paradigm Tribe…I’ve got nothing for you. I’ll see you tonight at Tribal Council. You all are dismissed.
~The Tribes exit. We focus on the Paradigm Tribe as they are, well, not happy~
SAVAGE TRIBE – DAY 24 – POST IMMUNITY CHALLENGE
~A triumphant Savage Tribe returns to camp…there’s an extra hop in each person’s step. CJ is clutching baby Buffet. He holds it up into the air~
CJ O’Donnell: Nicely done everyone. Everyone brought their A game tonight!
Matt Meyhu: Good shit everyone! Tonight, we eat like champions. Fetch me my spear!
~Several of Meyhu’s tribemates toss furtive glances at the mountain of rotting, uneaten fish carcasses. CJ shrugs off the obvious overabundance of supply and gives in to demand. He tosses the spear to Meyhu who catches it effortlessly like a God among men.~
CJ O’Donnell: Marvel has become quite the fisherman. Did Annie disappear again after the challenge? Can someone find Checkers as Curt looks sad like he lost his best friend?
~Evidently sick of fish, Pryde offers up a suggestion~
Pryde: After that win? A Checker Hunt sounds like a blast... so should we choose a direction and spread out?
CJ O’Donnell: Should we split into teams of two or three?
Curt Canon: Teams of two, we can cover more ground that way.
~Curt points up to the sky. ~
Curt Canon: I will go north.
CJ O’Donnell: Alright then I'll go with Curt so that north is covered. What about everyone else?
Curt Canon: Alright North sweet, lets go...... Which way is North?
~CJ looks around and then reaches into his pocket. He pulls out a compass and waits for it to figure out the directions.~
CJ O’Donnell: I knew this would come in handy when I stole it from Jock. That way is North Curt.
~CJ points deep into the forest~
Curt Canon: Well then, that way it is. Onward young squire!
~With haste Curt starts to head in the direction CJ pointed, starts to head into the deep forest. No one knows what dangers lay ahead, but Curt will do anything for Checkers...... well almost anything~
CJ O’Donnell: i swear if I didn't know any better I would think Checkers was Curt's son or daughter. He loves that monkey unconditionally. Hey wait up...
~CJ runs to catch up Curt~
CJ O’Donnell: So you ready for some danger?
Curt Canon: Danger, danger... Is Checkers in danger we have to hurry. Quick CJ put me on your shoulders I will be able to see what horrible horrors await us from a higher vantage point
~Pryde watches Curt and CJ head out, then looks around the rest of the tribe~
Pryde: Probably our best bet since they're going north is to send two more groups east and west. I'm thinking east for me. TIO? Matt? Annie? Any of you want to join me, or at least look in the other direction? We'll find that Checkers yet.
TIO: I shall join you Pryde - Checkers is our mascot and we must find him, for tribe unity!
CJ O’Donnell: My shoulders ...
~CJ pauses~
CJ O’Donnell: I think it might be better if you climb a tree a and you can see more from that vantage point. This is the amazon and I'm sure we will run into all types of creatures.
~Just then CJ happens to look up and he sees a green anaconda in the trees~
CJ O’Donnell: Watch out Curt.
~Curt hears CJ and looks up in the tree, he sees the anaconda getting ready to strike and rolls out of the way, he looks over at CJ~
Curt Canon: And you want me to get in the trees with those things?
CJ O’Donnell: Why not I'm sure all they want is a little hug.
~CJ smirks~
CJ O’Donnell: Fine maybe not the trees what if you swing from vine to vine like Tarzan?
Annie Alvarez: I was stuck in a damn whole and no one made a search party for me...
~CJ shouts from a distance~
CJ O’Donnell: You called me a pig and didn't want to cuddle.
Pryde: It just shows the faith we have in you, Annie, that you could survive without us worrying about it. Checkers, on the other hand... alright, TIO, let's get searching. Maybe we can find something worth cooking along the way. Just as long as it's not a monkey, Curt would flip out.
~The tribe spends the rest of this triumphant day searching for a monkey~
PARADIGM TRIBE – DAY 21 – PRE TRIBAL COUNCIL
~The Paradigm Tribe returns to camp angry~
Chad Vargas: UN FUCKING BELIEVABLE. HOW CAN YOU BE SITTING RIGHT THERE AND LOSE THE FUCKING CHALLENGE FOR US?!?! KEEP FEEDING THOSE FAGGOTS EGOS ON THE OTHER TRIBE BY WINNING BY BULLSHIT. WHAT A PILE OF SHIT
~Nobody can really say anything. Josie shakes her head with frustration~
Chad Vargas: I can only imagine the singing and dancing those rejects are doing over on the other island. Thinking they are such bad ass winners. They didn't win shit tonight, WE LOST it. WE GAVE it away!!! Aptitude think they running the show but Pryde is the HNIC over there and they have NO idea.
Josie Barnes: I'm sure they are. You know they are no better than Chaotic really.
Lurrr: Well that blew balls…
~TLS hangs his head with shame~
Mario Maurako: The ratings for this show have to be in the toilet by now.... there has to be a merge for crying out loud.
Josie Barnes: Hopefully soon…
~There isn’t much discussion in terms of voting strategy. Their entire focus is devoted to releasing anger and mounting frustration stemming from an unfortunate string of defeats~
TRIBAL COUNCIL
~The Paradigm Tribe enters the all too familiar Tribal Council area. They place their torches behind the seating area and find a comfortable stump (oxymoron alert!). Jock sits like a disappointed father. He folds his arms, shaking his head~
Jock Reasoning: Welcome back, Paradigm Tribe. I’m strongly considering labeling those stumps with your names.
~Most of the tribe ignores Jock’s statement. They’ve got more important matters dominating their conscious. Vargas, however, cannot let any derisive statement aimed in his direction slide through unimpeded~
Chad Vargas: Shut the fuck up, disc jockey. If you hadn’t rigged that gay ass fishing challenge in favor of The Savage Tribe we would have one the previous challenge. You’re fucking us with your WEAK ASS CHALLENGE BOOKING.
~The rest of the tribe nods along with Chad’s assertion. Jock sighs, his posture weakens. He concedes~
Jock Reasoning: Alright, so maybe you have a point. I guess I should change our next challenge into something different…I was going to go with ‘have your pet perform a trick’ challenge but, yea, that might not be 100% fair.
~The tribe grumbles with a few ‘fucking Jock’ utterances leaking out. Jock decides to move on~
Jock Reasoning: Tough loss today everyone…TLS, you seemed especially impacted…or, well, more so than usual…thoughts?
TLS: I just felt I could have done more
~A few tribe mates nod as though they agree with the man who’s face paint remains intact~
Jock Reasoning: Josie…I could almost sense you perk up a bit when TLS said that. There’s no denying you’re somewhat of an outlier right now…all these members have known each other for years whereas you…well, they were first introduced to you at the start of this game. Does that translate into you being the prime target OR is there merit in what TLS said about today’s challenge?
Josie Barnes: I feel bad for TLS. We win as a tribe and we lose as a tribe. As far as feeling like I’m on the outside…definitely at the start of the game – for sure. It was intimidating and, had we lost more challenges early in the game, no doubt I’d be gone. But I’ve worked hard in this tribe and I’ve proven, I think, that I’m someone who can be relied upon. So, I think that newness is gone. I feel like a solid member of Team Paradigm.
Jock Reasoning: Lurrr…you’re somewhat of an elder statesman…having been, most likely the first wrestler to ever sign with OCW. What do you think about Josie’s assertion? Has she done enough…been around long enough to make up for her novelty?
Lurrr: I don’t know.
Jock Reasoning: Okay then…Mario!
Mario Maurako: Jock!
Jock Reasoning: What’s your feeling on keeping someone like TLS who, evidently feels responsible for the loss over a newcomer like Josie?
Mario Maurako: I like them both, Jock. It’s really hard…all I know is we have to start winning now and whatever decision most benefits that cause…that’s the decision I’m going with
Jock Reasoning: Makes sense…Mr. Paras…where can I purchase a DVD of Perfect Paul Paras Yoga?
Paul Paras: At all the major online vendors such as Amazon or Ebay…plus, most Targets carry copies as well. No Wal-Mart…NEVER a Wal-Mart.
Jock Reasoning: Thanks for clearing that up because I went to Wal-Mart the other day and all I found were TGO yoga DVDs.
~Collectively the tribe groans. Paras shakes his head and leans forward as though he were addressing a misguided colleague~
Paul Paras: No, no, no…listen, you go to Target and you look for it near the electronics, in the self-help section. It’ll be there…if not, just google Paul Paras Yoga and a number of links to purchase will pop up. Very simple…you won’t regret it.
~Jock is writing all this down at a furious pace. He finishes and sighs with relief~
Jock Reasoning: Awesome…OH before I forget, tonight’s vote?
Paul Paras: Hopefully a perfect example in curing what ails
Jock Reasoning: Alright…on that note, it’s time to vote!
~The super intense Survivor voting music begins to play as one by one the six remaining members of the Paradigm Tribe head toward the voting area. Paras starts it off with TLS finishing up. Once they are all seated, Jock collects the votes~
Jock Reasoning: Alright…before I get to the votes…if anybody has a hidden immunity idol and would like to play it, now would be the time to do so…
~SUPER DUPER INTENSE music begins to play. Maurako breathes in heavily. Lurrr leans back like he couldn’t care less. Vargas glares at Jock saying “arrogant mother fucker.” Paras tosses a surreptitious glance at his tribe mates, curious to see who might be reaching for something. Josie’s eyes meet Jock’s in a show of confidence. The skirt around TLS’s torso flies up due to a sudden gust of wind…thankfully our censors provide us with a necessary blur~
Jock Reasoning: Alright then…once I read the votes the decision is final and the person voted out will be asked to leave the tribal council area immediately. I’ll read the votes…
First vote…The Lost Soul
Jock Reasoning: That’s two votes TLS, two votes Josie…I’ll get to the final two votes…
Fifth votes…Josie Barnes
Sixth vote…and the ninth person voted out of OCW Survivor Season 1….JOSIE BARNES!!!!!
~Josie’s head lowers. She’s obviously very disappointed. She takes a moment to collect her thoughts. Paras pats her on the back, looking truly sympathetic. Josie looks at Paras with emotion in her eyes and they hug. She stands and grabs her torch. TLS appears to be extremely relieved…the rest of the tribe is mostly unaffected. Josie places her torch in front of Jock~
Jock Reasoning: Josie, the tribe has spoken…
~He extinguishers her flame~
Jock Reasoning: It’s time for you to go.
~Sad music play as Josie turns around and waves to her tribe, wishing them luck. She makes her way across the bridge as we focus back on the scene taking place within the tribal council confines~
Jock Reasoning: Well…another tribe member lost…a tribe of ten is now down to five. I guess we’ll see if this decision helps or haunts…you all can head back to camp now…I’ll see you again in a few days
~The Paradigm Tribe returns to camp~
NEXT TIME ON OCW SURVIVOR: The merge is imminent. Both tribes can sense it. Tensions are running high. The Paradigm Tribe is whittling down…in danger of immediate extinction once the merge arrives. They HAVE to win. With five veterans left…each one knows the importance of winning and how it pertains to survival both inside the wrestling ring as well as outdoors on an island. Meanwhile, the Savage Tribe…an amalgamation of veterans and newcomers to OCW are no strangers to competition. They understand they have an opportunity to deliver a devastating blow to the Paradigm Tribe should they win this next and potentially FINAL team challenge. It’s a huge challenge that could decide the winner of Survivor. Don’t miss next week’s exciting episode of, OCW Survivor!
~Barnes is sitting in front of the camera, shaking her head~
Josie Barnes: What can I say? It sucks being voted off so close to the merge. I guess I lasted longer than I expected…but I really hoped to go farther. Paras was a great friend I didn’t expect to make when signing up…I can’t wait to see more of him after the game. As for everyone else…no hard feelings…good luck.
~Josie manages a smile and wave. The show comes to an end~
Second vote…Josie Barnes
Third vote…Josie Barnes
Fourth vote…The Lost Soul