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The Walking Dead Cast: Odds of Surviving Season 6

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(photo credit: amc.com)

 

With nearly 30 starring and supporting characters, The Walking Dead is among the largest casts on television, which allows for writers to kill anyone they so desire. The Walking Dead has not shied away from killing major stars, and even killing off children. So anyway is fair game, and nobody is safe.

The following is a spoiler-free countdown of the remaining characters in Alexandria ranked in order from least to greatest chance of surviving the next 16 episodes of season 6.

UPDATE: TO CELEBRATE THE MID-SEASON PREMIERE, LET’S TAKE A LOOK BACK AT THE PREDICTIONS MADE BEFORE EPISODE 1 OF SEASON 6, AND RE-EVALUATE THEIR CHANCE OF SURVIVAL FOR THE SECOND HALF OF THE SEASON.

(Least likely to survive)

29. Gabriel

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(photo credit: walkingdead.wikia.com)

The only real question about Father Gabriel’s survival is whether or not the walkers are going to kill him, Rick is going to kill him, or he is going to off himself. The walls of Alexandria are too small for Gabriel to hide, and now that he has completely turned on Rick’s crew, there is no saving grace left for the priest. He better start saying his prayers, as he has a lot of repenting to do before he meets his timely demise.

MID-SEASON UPDATE: Fr. Gabriel has really turned his game around. While he has saved some face with Rick and the crew, he find himself at the wrong end of the line when we last saw him trying to escape Alexandria. I still feel like his story has been told. He may get a few more episodes to completely redeem himself, but I fully expect him to be dead by the end of the season.

28. Tobin

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(photo credit: walkingdead.wikia.com)

Tobin is way too willing to let his homies die in order to “preserve the lives of the others” A.K.A. save himself. He was willing to let Francine get her face chewed off when she fell off the bulldozer, and does not seem to be a team player. He will have a very difficult time getting along with Rick’s crew, which translates to …we will be seeing Tobin’s insides very soon.

MID-SEASON UPDATE: We haven’t seen much from Tobin this season. My guess is that Tobin will not make it out of tonight’s mid-season premiere alive, and nobody will care any less.

27. Ron Anderson

Ron

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Things are not looking too good for poor Ron Anderson. Sure, his awful father just got killed by Rick because he was beating Ron’s mom, Jessie. But, Jessie is likely to start shacking up with Rick. And Carl is going start hooking up with Enid, Ron’s girlfriend. Ron will just be getting in the way of the Grimes men’s game, and will be dead by Christmas. Making way for Rick-Jessie-Carl-Enid-Sam-Judith to be one big happy post-apocalyptic family.

MID-SEASON UPDATE: So, I may have been off about the “one big happy family” part, but Ron is still a dead angst-ridden teenager walking.

26. Mikey

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(photo credit: walkingdead.wikia.com)

Mikey is Ron’s BFF and will likely get eaten alive the same time as his bro, thus leaving Carl and Enid alone with no friends: the way it is meant to be. Mikey is also the son of the most hated man in Alexandria, Nicholas. Nicholas is the reason Noah died, and having his only son die, may be the only payback acceptable enough for Glenn after having to watch his buddy’s face be torn off of him by walkers.

Also, just look at this kid. He is a teenager wearing a V Neck sweater in a post apocalyptic world. This kid couldn’t survive a battle with a baby Judith walker.

MID-SEASON UPDATE: Is he still alive? I have no idea. Regardless, he will not make it out of the Alexandria ambush, and nobody will even notice.

25. Eric

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(photo credit: walkingdead.wikia.com)

To be fair, it is quite impressive that Eric is still alive. Eric, Aaron’s boyfriend, has a broken ankle, which has made him quite immobile (and if you haven’t noticed, mobility is pretty essential in the post-apocalyptic world.) On top of that, Eric is bound to get jealous of the budding bromance between Aaron and Darryl. This will all be too much for Eric to handle, he will die mid-season, and nobody besides Aaron will notice or care.

MID-SEASON UPDATE: What the hell? Did the producers totally forget about Eric and Aaron? I am beginning to think that maybe I missed an episode in which they killed off all of these useless characters. If somehow Eric is still alive, then he should be preparing his last will and testament because he is as good as dead.

24. Bruce

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(photo credit: walkingdead.wikia.com)

Who the hell is Bruce? Exactly. While Bruce is not a major player Alexandria, he could be useful to Abraham and the construction group for a while, especially if Tobin is out of the picture. Expect Bruce to hang around in the background for a few weeks, but there is not a shot in walker hell Bruce will make it to season 7.

MID-SEASON UPDATE: Seriously, there needs to be a good housecleaning of these nobodies tonight. Starting with Bruce, please.

23. Rosita

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(photo credit: walkingdead.wikia.com)

Season 6 may very well be the curtain call for Rosita, our resident Hispanic beauty. Her major storyline is her relationship with Abraham, and that could very well be played out. There were sparks in Abraham’s eyes when he saved Francine, and a Rosita death (as unfortunate as it may be) would open the gates of France for horn-ball Abraham.

MID-SEASON UPDATE: Thankfully, Rosita is still alive, and while I do not think her life is in as much jeopardy as I originally thought pre-season, I still would not be shocked to see her die before the season 6 finale. While I do not think she will die soon, she may be killed off at the end of the season, just for a bit of shock value.

22. Nicholas

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(photo credit: walkingdead.wikia.com)

Nicholas is the resident jerk of Alexandria. Although many viewers would love to see him die for what he let happen to Noah, Nicholas could stick around for a while. Fortunately, for Nicholas, his son will probably be killed first. One of two things will happen when his son dies, either he will throw a fit of rage against Rick and the group, or he will begin to change his ways, and potentially become a better person.

A redemption could mean a few seasons for Nicholas. No redemption means he doesn’t last much longer.

MID-SEASON UPDATE: DEAD, but with some redemption.

21. Deanna

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(photo credit: walkingdead.wikia.com)

Sure, Deanna is bound to survive for at least the first half

of the season, as she has to watch her town be pulled out from under her feet, and we need to see her reaction to losing her son and her husband within a few days of each other. However, as the season goes on, and Deanna continues to lose her power, little by little, Deanna will eventually no longer be needed in Alexandria. Rick can work with Deanna for a limited time before he is going to want all of the power for himself, and while I do not think Rick, or any Alexandria resident will kill Deanna, she will die before the season is complete.

MID-SEASON UPDATE: RIP DEANNA

Top 20 coming later…

Leave a comment below sharing who you think is a shoe-in to make it to season 7, and who you think is toast in season 6. Spoiler Free Please!

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What The Second Chance Survivors Have To Do To Survive Week 3

Thanks to Survivor genius Martin Homles, AKA Redmond, the man behind insidesurvivor.com, we have a solid idea at the new tribal shake up for tonights tribal switch.

According to Redmond, this is the new tribe shake-up:

Angkor Tribe – Andrew, Jeff, Abi, Peih-Gee, Tasha, Woo

Bayon Tribe – Jeremy, Kelly Wiglesworth, Spencer, Kimmi, Stephen, Monica

Ta Keo – Ciera, Joe, Kass, Keith, Kelly Wentworth, Terry

If Redmond is right, which he always is, here is what each of the castaways needs to do in order to not have their torches snuffed tonight.

 

In order of most likely to be voted off tonight.

18. Stephen

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

He was on the outs of his original tribe, and from what we saw, had no solid alliances. If Ta Keo loses immunity tonight, Stephen’s best bet would be to approach the ladies (Kimmi, Kelly, and Monica) and form an solid 4 alliance to get rid of the manly men, Jeremy and Spencer. And yes, in comparison to Stephen, even Spencer is considered a “manly” man.

17. Andrew

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

Unfortunately, things may be looking a bit bleak for my man Andrew. Him and Tasha are the only two from their former tribe that are in a minority. If Savage has any shot at surviving this week (if Angkor goes to tribal) he will have to “woo” over Woo and Peih-Gee and target Abi-Maria. Neither of them are particularly close with her, and both would probably rather continue to live in a tribe with Savage than Abi.

16. Woo

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

At first glance, it looks like Woo is in a good position. He is in a 6 person tribe with 3 former members of his first tribe. However, when those 3 “trusted” people are Abi, Peih-Gee, and Varner, you should consider yourself alone. Woo needs to jump on board with his former Cagayan girl, Tasha, join Savage, and convince Peih-Gee or Abi to flip on each other.

15. Monica

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

If Bayon loses immunity, there is a solid chance it is because Monica was rendered useless. Monica could be seen as more of a liability than “stronger” (!) teammates Stephen and Kimmi. Monica needs to bond with Wiglesworth and flirt with Spencer immediately. Convince Kimmi to jump off the sinking ship that was Bayon, and vote out threat physical threat Jeremy, or mental threat Stephen.

14. Terry

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

Chaos Kass herself said the old Bayon is a “love tribe.” If the new Ta-Keo loses immunity Terry or Kelley will likely be screwed. The only thing that makes Terry likely to go over Kelley is the fact that she has an idol and if they go to tribal, she will use it. The “original Bayon” 4 will split the votes. Kelley will use her idol, and on the revote, Terry is sent packing. What can Terry do to avoid this and save himself? Win immunity. If Ta-Keo loses, Terry is going to be the one that takes the fall.

 

13. Peih-Gee

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

Peih-Gee needs to dump Abi and Varner. There is NO WAY and alliance between Abi and Peih-Gee will ever make it to the end game. From what we have seen so far, Varner is quick smitten with Abi, and will protect her at all costs. Peih-Gee needs to take Woo and join Tasha and Savage. Dump Abi, and Varner will come crawling back to her.

12. Joe

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

Like Terry, there is not much Joe can do besides win immunity. Sure, he will have his Bayon foursome with him, but if Wentworth plays her idol, and they don’t split the votes between her and Terry, Joe will likely be the victim. Joe’s priorities… 1) win immunity. 2) split the votes.

11. Spencer

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

Due to Spencer’s re-birth during the last tribal council, I imagine that he will be kissing everyone’s butt and doing everything he can to bond with his new tribe. Unfortunately, he is going to be with ultra likable Wiglesworth. He will have to be Jeremy’s new bro and convince him that Fishbach is a major threat if he makes jury. And when all else fails.. flirt with Monica. Her former tribe would be more angry with her for flirting with the “enemy” than they would be at him, and she would be voted off.

10. Abi-Maria

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

Abi just needs to do one thing. Not be herself. If she can lay low, and not piss off Peih-Gee, she should be sitting pretty. That is an enormous IF. Abi, just be nice to Peih-Gee for about 12 days, and you will be carried to the end. Again.

9. Kelly Wiglesworth

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

If Wiglesworth can form the relationships that she did when she merged in season 1, she will be just fine. She became close with Colleen, Greg, Gervase, and Jenna, and that was all she had to do. There are plenty of weak links on the new Bayon and many other targets. If she is just a little more snakelike this season, she will stick around until at least the merge.

8. Tasha

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

All she has to do is not be seen trying to form a alliance, or “rekindle” a possible Cagayan alliance with Woo. The tribe will vote out Savage (unfortunately) over her, and if Tasha and Savage can somehow swing the votes, Abi and Peih-Gee are always easy targets. As long as she can avoid the “Cagayan 4” threat, she will be just fine.

7-5. Ciera, Kass, Keith – Nothing. Do not do anything. Be nice to Joe, and continue to make him feel like Captain America. And do not do anything else.

4. Kimmi

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(photo credit: cbs.com)

Do not talk about meat, and DEFINITELY do not ask anyone what is up their butt.

3-2. Jeremy, Varner – Do not physically assault anyone. And do not fall into a fire. That is all you need to do fellas.

  1. Kelley Wentworth
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    (photo credit: cbs.com)

    Do not not use your idol if you go to tribal. And do not invite your dad to any family visit. Ever.

 

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5 Alt Rock Songs You Need to Hear Right Now (October, 2015)

In the mood for a feel good love song? Feel like throwing a rager because you just dumped your significant other? Want to drown your sorrows alone in your bedroom while drinking a bottle or two of wine? Ready to hit the bars on a Friday night and need a tune to pump you up? Want to dedicated a karaoke song to your homies for always being there when you are too incoherent to make logical decisions?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to hear these songs right now.

5. “Uh Huh”, RØMANSLooking at the lyrics to this song you would think Adele has come out of the cave she has been living in for the past 4 years. But, fear not, this is no sappy break up song. If you gave Sam Smith a healthy dose of acid, I would imagine that this would be the type song that he would create. In fact, I challenge you to not think of Sam Smith high on acid when giving this a listen.

The song begins with a deeply saddened RØMAN, a 29 year old British singer, songwriter who recorded this track in his parents basement. When the calypso beat kicks in around the :55 mark, you quickly realize that this is no Adele/Sam Smith protégé and is in fact a unique, up and coming bloke from the other side of the pond presumably desperate to get out of his parents basement before reaching his thirties.

 

4. “Another Night on Mars”, The Maine 

If you listen to this and can not, or have never been able to relate to it, then you need to contact me immediately, and I will remedy that unfortunate situation. The Maine is an American rock band that formed in Tempe, Arizona back in 2007, and release American Candy, their fifth studio album on March 31, 2015.

Whether you are in high school, college, your thirties, sixties, or anywhere in between, “Another Night in Mars” should resonate with some group of friends you have had during your life. Hopefully, they have not been forced to hold your hair back or drag you into/out of the shower one too many times, and came to the conclusion that being your friend may not be worth all the hard work and baby-sitting.

“Another Night on Mars” is a fun track that begs for a group of friends to form a circle, drape their arms across each other’s shoulders, and sway back and forth while completely butchering the words.”

 

3. “Listen to the Man”, George Ezrahttp://

George Ezra, the 22 year-old (!), yes that voice is coming out of a guy that was born in 1993, has found massive success in the States for his smash hit “Budapest” and more recently, “Blame It On Me”, which itself is a must hear song if you are not familiar with the track.

“Listen to the Man” was “technically” released nearly a year ago, but that was in Britain, and not the States, and we all know that if it hasn’t been released in the States, it basically doesn’t even count as a song.

Ezra shows his playful side in the video that is reminiscent of Paul Simon’s “You Can Call Me Al”, which coincidentally enough was released 4 years before Ezra was even born.

“Listen to the Man” comes across as a little “ditty”, but in true “ditty” form, is so pleasant and fun that if you don’t find Ezra to be a charming, young lad with the potential for a major music career ahead of him, you are a cold human being.

 

2. “Nothing Compares to You”, Chris Cornell

It has been way longer than 7 hours and fifteen days since you first heard this song back in January of 1990. In fact, it has been 25 years and 9 months since Sinead O’Connor found massive success and blessed us with one of the most depressing songs ever written. And if anybody on this planet can make you more depressed than Sinead O’Connor, it has got to be Chris Cornell.

After a quarter of a century, “Nothing Compares to You” is still as relevant as it has ever been, and Sinead O’Connor has gone down as one of the greatest one-hit wonders the past thirty years. (If ONE person mentions “The Emperor’s New Clothes” to me, you will be immediately and permanently deleted from my life.)

Chris Cornell has done many amazing things in his career, and this cover has got to be one of the most best covers of any song in recent memory. Nobody can portray the pure emotion that one must feel to love somebody so much, and be so depressed when they leave you that even eating dinner in a fancy restaurant doesn’t make you feel better, the way Cornell does.

Also, how do I get the name of O’Connor and Cornell’s doctor’s. Just ONCE I would love for my Dr. to tell me that “I better have fun no matter what I do.” I would follow that Dr.’s orders so hard that they would want me for clinical studies.

Regardless, you may think you know this song, but until you listen to Cornell’s version, you are woefully mistaken. With the exception of the missing background vocals, which I enthusiastically replaced with my own vocals, I am making the bold claim that Cornell does this song as good, or even better than O’Connor.

 

#1 “Boom”, Simple Plan

If you’re between the ages of 25-40 you probably remember Simple Plan, the fun-loving Canadian pop-punk-rock band that took the world by storm with their 2002 debut album, No Helmets, No Pads, Just Balls. 

Well, the best thing to come out of Canada since, uh……. ever, is back, and just as fun and catchy as ever. Now in their mid-thirties, the guys from Simple Plan may be feeling a bit more sore the morning after a video shoot, but you certainly wouldn’t be able to tell from their enthusiasm.

“Boom” is one of the most energetic songs of 2015 and should have you singing along by the end of the first time you hear it. If you don’t start fist pumping, dancing, or singing “bo bo bo bo bo bo bo” to “Boom” than you are bo bo bo bo bo bo bo boring.