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* [[Mark Burnett]] originally was unsure of the torches used as a symbol of a contestant's life in the game, but came across with the "fire represents life" principle.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOB5p4m2Dvk</ref> |
* [[Mark Burnett]] originally was unsure of the torches used as a symbol of a contestant's life in the game, but came across with the "fire represents life" principle.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOB5p4m2Dvk</ref> |
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*All castaways from {{S|1}} had their torches extinguished at some point, making it the only season with this distinction. |
*All castaways from {{S|1}} had their torches extinguished at some point, making it the only season with this distinction. |
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==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 03:51, 27 July 2016
Torches are objects that holds the fire that symbolizes a castaway's life in the game. They are given to every Survivor castaway when they first go to Tribal Council, and snuffed when they are eliminated from the game.
Overview
Torches are given at each castaway's first Tribal Council. As the castaways light their torches for the first time, the following quote is usually said:
“ | Grab a torch and get fire. In this game, fire represents your life. When your fire's gone, so are you. | ” |
—Jeff Probst |
The castaways take their torches with them to every Tribal Council. As the castaway gets eliminated, Probst will say: "The tribe has spoken," and the eliminated castaway will have his or her torch snuffed at the end of each Tribal Council where it will remain in the background for later Tribal Councils. Though lit within Tribal Council grounds, they are extinguished while at camp.
“ | (Contestant's name), the tribe has spoken. | ” |
—Jeff Probst |
Redemption Island
When Redemption Island is in play, the ousted castaway would take his or her torch with them, when the eliminated contestant leaves the arena, the Production Team takes the torch from the camp site.
Further Appearances
Torches are typically seen in the background during camp scenes and are the key element during the traditional Rites of Passage. In some seasons, torches are burned during these ceremonies. When not burned at stake, torches are sold and proceeds go to charity.
Gallery
Trivia
- Some contestants, like Holly Hoffman of Survivor: Nicaragua, bought their own torches as souvenirs.
- The only torch to not be included in a Rites of Passage belonged to Osten Taylor.
- Early season torches appear to be weak in terms of keeping fire going after strong winds or rain. Stacey Stillman, Sean Kenniff, and Kimmi Kappenberg all had their torches extinguished by the weather before they got snuffed by Jeff.
- Mark Burnett originally was unsure of the torches used as a symbol of a contestant's life in the game, but came across with the "fire represents life" principle.[1]
- All castaways from Survivor: Borneo had their torches extinguished at some point, making it the only season with this distinction.
- This season would later be followed by Survivor: Cambodia, since the theme was about second chances to win.
References