Opening Survivor China Fantasy Selections Week 1

My first team selections were James, Lesley, Aaron, and Courtney.

I read the information on each Survivor contestant - and selected these four.

It's been a couple weeks since I made those first selections........
I'm trying to recall the thought process behind selecting them.

James

I distintly remember selecting James because he is a grave digger. I figured the physical job would have helped him be prepared him for the game.

• Funny, in episode 1503 James says he doesn't "eat" outdoors, and that his tribe has a "slow learning curve" . He goes on to say that he spent 4 hours in Barnes and Noble reading a survival guide - and because of that, compared to his tribe members, he feels like Crocodile Dundee. ( He makes no mention of his muscles or physical endurance - at least not that CBS gives air time to)

Courtney and Leslie, ( in that order )

I think that I choose Courtney and Leslie in the hopes that they may cry or sing a song (bonus points) and to balance my team with women. Sometimes a challenge has aspects where a lighter, thinner person has an advantage.

• Three episodes into Survivor China and I haven't noticed any benefits to being thin.
• Maybe it's easier to tolerate the hot weather, but they have no fat or calorie reserves for starving!

Aaron

Aaron was also selected for his employment. According to his CBS bio, he is currently a surfing instructor, and has certification from the American Council on Exercise. For social and leadership qualities, he is a bartender in Hawaii, manages a tapas restaurant, and has previously worked in home remodeling ( i.e. construction skills?) - So, anyway, he seemed like a good choice from an endurance and social standpoint.