Survivor popularity

[naama_gat at hotmail.com]

Hi,

In the main group Joywitch mentioned the Survivor show, with what I 
gathered was a negative connotation. I've come across this attitude 
quite a lot (grammar side question: which is correct, "a lot" or 
"alot"). 
I personally adore that show!! I find it fascinating. (Just to set 
the record straight, I loath Jerry Springer, what's-her-name Lake and 
their kind.) I've even been sending episode summaries by e-mail to a 
friend (also an enthusiast) who is on a trip in India.

So, what are your opinions on the Survivor show? If you despise it 
(as many seem to), why? If you like it, what do you say to people who 
don't?

Naama