Survivor Gabon

You may not have watched the latest installment of CBS‘ show Survivor but you have probably seen at least one episode since the show began. The show’s 17th season just ended with 59-year old Robert Crowley walking away with $1 million. Survivor employs the slogan outwit, outlast, outplay and if you have seen any of the competitions, you know that is exactly what is done. What sets this winner apart from the other 16 winners is his age. Crowley is the oldest survivor winner in the history of his show and much of his support came from this fact. In a reality show where physical skill is essential, other contestants viewed 59 years old as “too old to win”, whereas he claims, his age and wisdom is what actually led him to victory. This high school physics teacher  says other contestants underestimated his talent and sometimes “when you fly under the radar, your path ends with victory”. Although it is interesting in itself that this man won the game show, what is more intriguing is America’s fascination with the “underdog”. This is just one occurrence of America supporting the least likely choice but it is very interesting to see the support America gives to the underdog on reality shows, sporting events and other things as well!