Survivor: Why Fans Want Producers To Bring The Auction Back
Most Survivor fans know that there's nothing like watching starving and sleep-deprived people pay $60 for four Doritos and salsa, but the infamous auction hasn't been seen since Survivor: Worlds Apart back in 2015. When Jeff Probst was probed by Christian Hubicki about the auction during an endurance challenge, Jeff claimed the auction has lost its appeal. He cited the evolution of the cutthroat game. If Jeff Probst is unsure about whether viewers want to watch castaways lick cake off each other’s fingers, he should know that many of them do.
The auction has become a “buyer’s market,” as popular two-time player Spencer Bledsoe said on the show. While in the early iterations of the auctions, some peanut butter and chocolate could go for almost $300. In the «new school» seasons, a plate of ribs could go for $80. Castaways hope to bid for the chance to pull a rock for an advantage.
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The original appeal of the auction is watching people bid absurd amounts of money for food or luxury items. The producers seem to think that the auction isn't as captivating as blindsides, hidden Survivor immunities, or more physical challenges, but fans disagree. In addition to the heightened gameplay, the auction adds a humorous, humanizing moment for the players and the audience, which could really appeal to the new viewers of the show.
Survivor is merciless. as the constant weather extremes, bug bites, thirst and starvation can be brutal to endure (and watch). The auction allows fans to watch these suffering people genuinely enjoying themselves for ten minutes or so. When fans can see the pure jubilation in the contestants' eyes when they see margaritas or donuts, scarfing them down as
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