Hey everyone, I’ve been binge-watching Survivor lately and noticed something weird. It seems like professional poker players always struggle on the show. I mean, you’d think they’d be great at reading people and making strategic moves, right? But they never seem to do well. Has anyone else noticed this? Why do you think poker skills don’t translate to success in the game of Survivor? I’m really curious to hear your thoughts on this!
Yo, I’ve been thinking about this too! 
It’s kinda wild how poker pros don’t crush it on Survivor, right?
I reckon it’s cause Survivor’s like, way more than just reading people. It’s a whole different beast! 
You gotta charm folks, build trust, and deal with all that crazy island drama. Plus, you’re starving and exhausted half the time - not exactly prime conditions for pulling off sick bluffs!
And let’s be real, once people hear “poker player,” they probably freak out a bit. It’s like having a target on your back from day one. Everyone’s prob thinking, “Oh no, this dude’s gonna outplay us all!” So they might gang up on the poker peeps before they even get a chance to show their stuff.
Honestly, I think being too good at poker might even backfire. You’re used to keeping everything close to the chest, but on Survivor, sometimes you gotta open up and be vulnerable to make those real connections.
Just my two cents, but maybe poker skills are kinda like bringing a race car to an off-road rally. Sure, it’s impressive, but it might not be the best fit for the terrain, you know? 
yeah, i think ur onto something. poker players might be too cocky, thinking they can read everyone like at the table. but survivor’s a whole different game, man. u gotta build relationships, not just bluff. plus, evryone’s probably paranoid about the poker dudes and votes em out quick. its not just about reading tells, ya kno?
i’ve noticed this trend too, and it’s quite intriguing. from my experience watching survivor, i think the main issue is that poker players tend to overestimate their ability to read people in a non-poker context. The social dynamics on survivor are far more complex and nuanced than a poker table.
in survivor, you’re dealing with sleep deprivation, hunger, and constant paranoia. these factors make it much harder to maintain a consistent ‘poker face’ or accurately read others. additionally, poker is essentially a zero-sum game, while survivor requires building alliances and trust. the cutthroat mentality that serves well in poker can actually be detrimental in the social game of survivor.
lastly, other contestants often target poker players early due to their perceived threat level, giving them less time to adapt to the game’s unique challanges.