Our Interview with Shawn Cohen

***John*** · 11-26-2003, 05:37 PM

Shawn was eliminated, while Jon was spared. We took the opportunity to ask him some questions about why, and some other things as well. Here's what he had to say:

Why do you think you were eliminated while Jon was kept around?

I was perceived as a threat were as he wasn't. He couldn't lift up himself if he had to.

You and Rupert had a "deal", and previously you and Jon had a "deal". Do you think switching alliances hurt your ability to stay in the game?

I think switching alliances allowed me to get as far as I did in the game.

What do you think of the "Outcasts" returning to the game? Do you think it's fair that someone previously eliminated can still compete for the million dollars?

Unconstitutional, I believe as far as the integrity of survivor.

What happened during the "coconut popcorn" argument that we didn't get to see? It seemed like it came out of nowhere.

We had about five minutes before we had to leave for a very important challenge and Jon was being Jon going off on him about the popcorn was more about letting out my frustrations for him rather than about the latter...

You and Jon obviously didn't get along at all. Who did you get along with best of those who were left?

I wouldn't say Jon and I didn't get along, but rather we butted heads at times. Good Question?

What was your strategy going into the game, and how did that end up working?

My strategy was to be as dynamic as the game itself, in other words, being ready to change my strategy as the game evolved. It got me as far as the game would allow me to go... I.e.: "THE TWIST"

Do you think your early bond with Burton hurt you later in the game, after he'd been eliminated?

Possibly, but that's all speculation.

If you could do it over, what would you have done different to improve your chances to win?

Wouldn't life be great if we could go back in time and alter our choices to change the Outcome of what may have been... We do the best we can at the time we do...

Thanks, Shawn, for taking the time to answer these questions for us. And as always, to CBS for the opportunity!

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mrdobolina · 11-26-2003, 05:51 PM

Thanks for the interview John. And thanks to Shawn for taking the time to answer the questions.

Lil_Cutie · 11-26-2003, 06:00 PM

Yup, another interview! We're still waiting for Michelle and Trish, though.

It was kinda brief, but none the less, thanks to Shawn for answering the questions.

Paulie · 11-26-2003, 06:02 PM

Well, I appreciate Shawn getting back with us. His answers seem rather terse and, at times, even surly. But if he's still torqued about the twist (which I kind of am), I can understand that. Thanks, John and Shawn!

**fluff** · 11-26-2003, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Unconstitutional, I believe as far as the integrity of survivor.

Amen to that.

I miss Shawn on a purely base level as I found him to be a bit of a hottie.

Thanks to him for answering the questions.
He may well have been brief, but at least he got back to us.

Wayner · 11-26-2003, 07:06 PM

Quote:

If you could do it over, what would you have done different to improve your chances to win?

Wouldn't life be great if we could go back in time and alter our choices to change the Outcome of what may have been... We do the best we can at the time we do...

I don't see why folks think Shawn was terse in his responses. If that was the case, I think the answer to John's question would have been "Nothing."

Could Shawn have taken more time to answer the questions? Possibly, but that's all speculation.

Thanks guys!

Ilikai · 11-26-2003, 07:10 PM

I would say that some of the answers were evasive at the least. Probably could help figure out who he is voting for at the end if he had answered differently

Wolf · 11-26-2003, 07:23 PM

Well, this was a brief interview, but it's still great that Shawn took time to answer the questions.

Quote:

You and Jon obviously didn't get along at all. Who did you get along with best of those who were left?
I wouldn't say Jon and I didn't get along, but rather we butted heads at times. Good Question?

What's with the "Good Question?" response when he didn't completely answer it.

Anyway, thanks Shawn, and thank you John.

cajro62 · 11-26-2003, 07:31 PM

thanks for a another great interview John. Thanks to you Shawn for answering.

brusch · 11-26-2003, 08:23 PM

Thanks John and Shawn.

I wonder how Shawn would have felt about the "twist" if he was one of those returning to the game?

11-26-2003, 05:37 PM	#1
*John* The race is back! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: On the mat Age: 39 Posts: 40,432	Our Interview with Shawn Cohen Shawn was eliminated, while Jon was spared. We took the opportunity to ask him some questions about why, and some other things as well. Here's what he had to say: Why do you think you were eliminated while Jon was kept around? I was perceived as a threat were as he wasn't. He couldn't lift up himself if he had to. You and Rupert had a "deal", and previously you and Jon had a "deal". Do you think switching alliances hurt your ability to stay in the game? I think switching alliances allowed me to get as far as I did in the game. What do you think of the "Outcasts" returning to the game? Do you think it's fair that someone previously eliminated can still compete for the million dollars? Unconstitutional, I believe as far as the integrity of survivor. What happened during the "coconut popcorn" argument that we didn't get to see? It seemed like it came out of nowhere. We had about five minutes before we had to leave for a very important challenge and Jon was being Jon going off on him about the popcorn was more about letting out my frustrations for him rather than about the latter... You and Jon obviously didn't get along at all. Who did you get along with best of those who were left? I wouldn't say Jon and I didn't get along, but rather we butted heads at times. Good Question? What was your strategy going into the game, and how did that end up working? My strategy was to be as dynamic as the game itself, in other words, being ready to change my strategy as the game evolved. It got me as far as the game would allow me to go... I.e.: "THE TWIST" Do you think your early bond with Burton hurt you later in the game, after he'd been eliminated? Possibly, but that's all speculation. If you could do it over, what would you have done different to improve your chances to win? Wouldn't life be great if we could go back in time and alter our choices to change the Outcome of what may have been... We do the best we can at the time we do... Thanks, Shawn, for taking the time to answer these questions for us. And as always, to CBS for the opportunity!

11-26-2003, 05:51 PM	#2
mrdobolina Can They Do It?? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Miami of Canada Age: 37 Posts: 3,254	Thanks for the interview John. And thanks to Shawn for taking the time to answer the questions. __________________ "You don't own a TV?!? What's all your furniture pointed at?" Joey Tribianni It's not who you are underneath, but what you do that defines you.

11-26-2003, 06:02 PM	#4
Paulie Sexy evil genius Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Not the regular cabana boy Age: 39 Posts: 11,787	Well, I appreciate Shawn getting back with us. His answers seem rather terse and, at times, even surly. But if he's still torqued about the twist (which I kind of am), I can understand that. Thanks, John and Shawn! __________________ When you're ten years old and a car drives by and splashes a puddle of water all over you, it's hard to decide if you should go to school like that or try to go home and change and probably be late. So while he was trying to decide, I drove by and splashed him again. - Jack Handey Read Paulie's Precaps for Survivor:Vanuatu: 1-2-3-4-5

11-26-2003, 07:10 PM	#7
Ilikai Swinging in the hammock Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Taking a long vacation in the tropics Posts: 6,539	I would say that some of the answers were evasive at the least. Probably could help figure out who he is voting for at the end if he had answered differently __________________ Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!" -- Steve Parker Help feed a dog or cat http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/c...s/CTDSites.woa

11-26-2003, 08:23 PM	#10
brusch Back from the dead! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Above the Cheddar Curtain Age: 36 Posts: 1,565	Thanks John and Shawn. I wonder how Shawn would have felt about the "twist" if he was one of those returning to the game? __________________ Log off. That cookie sh*t makes me nervous. --Tony Soprano So I said to him, "Look, buddy, your car was upside down when we got here. And as for your Grandma, she shouldn't have mouthed off like that!" --Homer Simpson

11-26-2003, 06:00 PM	#3
Lil_Cutie FORT Fogey Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Fantasy Land Age: 24 Posts: 4,395	Yup, another interview! We're still waiting for Michelle and Trish, though. It was kinda brief, but none the less, thanks to Shawn for answering the questions.

11-26-2003, 07:31 PM	#9
cajro62 FORT Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: florida Posts: 483	thanks for a another great interview John. Thanks to you Shawn for answering.