Survivor's Cochran: People Reach Me and Let Me Know Im Annoying

John Cochran John Cochran possibly was probably the most awkward contestant from the a lot more than 300 ever to compete on Survivor. The Harvard law student showed up around the island so pale he made an appearance translucent. He considered 138 pounds, carried a nerdy sweater-vest and glasses, and used words his teammates could barely comprehend. However Cochran made among the greatest moves within the game's history, and everything transformed. Once the tribes merged throughout the show's eighth episode, he put loyalty towards the wind, and became a member of forces using the opponents. Ultimately, the dangerous move most likely cost him a hefty $a million (he was told to go home Wednesday evening), but Cochran states it had been never concerning the money anyway. "First of all I am a fan of Survivor. In senior high school I authored a Survivor e-newsletter and used buffs to college,Inch he states. "So when I discovered I'd managed to get on the program...it had been unbelievable!" The 24-year-old talked with TVGuide.com about his "bromance" with Coach, who he really wants to win, as well as an experience he describes because the most "surreal moment of my existence." You are hands lower the greatest Survivor fanboy to be on the program. When have you become so obsessed?John Cochran: I am not really a camping enthusiast. I do not worry about sightseeing develop a shelter. I updated in initially because I figured, "these folks will be residing in these horrible conditions. And perhaps someone's likely to die! And it will likely be fascinating." But the overall game moved focus and today there's an social dynamic that produces an excellent mental study. Could it be true you've each and every tribal aficionado?Cochran: I've about 15 buffs. And also the huge most of people don't own just one aficionado. So I am like, really beating them. It has to happen to be pretty exciting that you should satisfy the legend that's Shaun Probst.Cochran: Are you able to believe I spoken to Shaun and that he knows my title? I have made eye-to-eye contact with him! It's unbelievable in my experience. It is a thrill! Which was one of the most surreal moments of my existence, meeting Shaun and speaking to him. I believe he's fantastic. All I would like is his approval. Social TV: How Survivor's Shaun Probst bridged the space between CBS and it is audience You've made among the greatest moves in the overall game by tossing your tribe underneath the bus and joining Upolu. Looking back, would you're doing so again? Cochran: I still think I'd have turned. My mistake wasn't flipping. It had been my follow-through after. I acquired really complacent. There is a time of 5 or 6 days once i turned where I had been like, "existence is nice! I acquired your final four promise from Albert, Sophie and Coach. These folks appear to love me. I do not have to do anything whatsoever.Inch However I most likely must have spent that point feeling out who the vulnerable everyone was around the Upolu tribe. How genuine was your relationship with Coach?Cochran: I really hope our friendship is available outdoors the area. But maybe if you achieve an opportunity to speak with him you are able to request him. I've no hard feelings about anybody Coach particularly. He's a wise, funny guy. Individuals are seeing much more of this season. He's still a bit cool together with his whole "access it the knees and pray" factor, though. Talking about cool, let us discuss Brandon.Cochran: I attempted to utilize Brandon, but he's super inflexible to the stage of, like, bizarreness. The entire "I am unable to tell wrongInch factor will get old really fast. And the refusal to evolve ... the overall game is all about adjusting to situations, to ensure that was frustrating. Survivor's Keith addresses gossips about dating Whitney Jim on laying about his profession Who will you election for?Cochran: It comes down lower to the way the runners up can plead their situation in final Tribal Counsel. If they'd like to create a compelling argument why they should win. I believe you've got a shot at getting fan favorite.Cochran: Are you currently kidding? I've not become player each week once! I can not even win Sprint's "Player each week.Inch That's surprising! I believed people found you endearing.Cochran: Many people that do not much like me literally reach me and say, "You are annoying." To my face! And That I just say, "You realize? I do not think I am that annoying." So you have been getting recognized?Cochran: I am sufficiently strange-searching so yeah, I am identifiable. It's fun to speak to people who like something I already enjoy. It's a bit strange, but it is a thrill!