On episode one we were introduced to a hard-working man from Texas in a way that only a true Survivor fan can appreciate. Little did we know that we were about to experience Mike Holloway, a true character and competitor.

Mike came into the game to play hard, have a good time and truly live the “Survivor” experience, and in episode one he did just that.

We appreciated what he ate

We appreciated when he initially refused to buy

We laughed and cheered when he danced

Oh yeah? Mike is also known as the winner of Survivor: World’s Apart

But when it gets down to the actual nature of the game, Mike said “One of my favorite moments is and always has been right before a challenge Jeff always say Survivors Ready?! Still to this day I get chills.”

Apparently these chills gave Mike the adrenaline rush that he needed as he would go on to win five individual immunity challenges (Plus a reward with his Mom), tying the record for most won within a single season.

It seemed like Mike was always ready to be a physical force, one that would push his body to the limits when it came to the challenges, except for the time when it would help save his ally, Kelly Remington.

I echo Mike’s words when he said to me “Honestly till it’s done every Wednesday is my new favorite moment.”

Survivor truly is the gift that keeps on giving, and every episode brings a level of excitement and distraction that we all need in our lives, and helps us to appreciate all that we have in life.

Thank you Mike for sharing your favorite Survivor moments!

PS: I had to throw in one of my favorite memes from Survivor.

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