It Sounds Like Cold Medicine
Unsurprisingly, I think that the new name for Edmonton's summer festival is rather stupid. I thought that they'd replace Klondike Days with something stupid, but I didn't think it would be so bland. But then, I'm of the opinion that a kitschy theme is preferable to no theme. More of my thoughts on the whole name controversy, from when it was still Klondike Days, can be found here. I will note in passing that I don't think that the "Ed Fest" component sports a name which is going to stand the test of time. What I did find mildly irksome was all the interviews with the proponents on the news this evening where they stated "It doesn't really matter what the name is...", and then proceeded to hype just a bigger version of what the festival already is (more space for the concert portions, an international marketplace in place of a showcase country, etc.). Funny how the name doesn't matter once it's been changed. At any rate, I shall probably still go to the festival as a good member of the civic community, though it will likely be in spite of any changes which they have made, not because of them.
On the topic of change, it's good to see that things don't change on Survivor. Tina joins B.B. and Hunter as a useful, resourceful player cut down in the early stages of the game because their (usually much less useful) tribemates were focused on strategy (Well, to be fair in B.B.'s case, they weren't really focused on strategy. That was more of a "we don't like bossy people", akin to what helped get Margaret booted in Guatamala. Either way, it was wrong). Still, when people are catching fish with their bare hands, you'd think that people would keep them around for a bit longer to at least get a leg up on the other tribes (though, perhaps the smaller tribe sizes may have factored into this).
The season looks like it should be ok, there are some decent personalities and it will be interesting to see how the new rules play out (though, I'm not sure this whole "Exile Island" twist is going to be as much of a factor as it's been hyped as). No early favourites yet, but this usually takes a couple of weeks (and it's good to see another lawyer on the show). With the Apprentice and the Amazing Race not debuting until the end of the month, Survivor will have to meet my reality tv needs until then.
On the topic of change, it's good to see that things don't change on Survivor. Tina joins B.B. and Hunter as a useful, resourceful player cut down in the early stages of the game because their (usually much less useful) tribemates were focused on strategy (Well, to be fair in B.B.'s case, they weren't really focused on strategy. That was more of a "we don't like bossy people", akin to what helped get Margaret booted in Guatamala. Either way, it was wrong). Still, when people are catching fish with their bare hands, you'd think that people would keep them around for a bit longer to at least get a leg up on the other tribes (though, perhaps the smaller tribe sizes may have factored into this).
The season looks like it should be ok, there are some decent personalities and it will be interesting to see how the new rules play out (though, I'm not sure this whole "Exile Island" twist is going to be as much of a factor as it's been hyped as). No early favourites yet, but this usually takes a couple of weeks (and it's good to see another lawyer on the show). With the Apprentice and the Amazing Race not debuting until the end of the month, Survivor will have to meet my reality tv needs until then.
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