Genie In A Bottle: The Story of Dreamz Herd

Genie In A Bottle: The Story of Dreamz Herd - Survivor: Fiji

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Dreamz Herd of Survivor: Fiji is most often remembered for the infamous car deal with Yau-Man. But, Dreamz brought so much more to this season to spice it up and he helps create the best episodes this season of Survivor has to bring.
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00:00 - Introduction
05:44 - Rising Action
20:52 - Rising Action Part Two
34:15 - Climax
38:25 - Final Tribal Council
45:05 - Resolution
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@giovanniorellana2200 Жыл бұрын

After seeing Dreamz's story video, he really played one of the most wild games at times. A lot of "Villain/Smart/Dumb" character moments and strategic moments throughout the game.

@Spagbolisnotme Жыл бұрын

The fact that so many jurors in final tribal were so mean to Dreamz but Yau, the guy who was probably hurt most by Dreamz’ actions in the game (I mean Yau lost a CAR) was the kindest person to him

@alyt8804 Жыл бұрын

It shows how good of a person and player Yau Man is

@Jennakabolla958 Жыл бұрын

Common He Bully people too🤦🏽‍♂️

@alyt8804 Жыл бұрын

@@Jennakabolla958 Lmao who did he bully and if he did he was humble

@Jennakabolla958 Жыл бұрын

@@alyt8804 yau man?

@alyt8804 Жыл бұрын

@@Jennakabolla958 Yes bro

@bigbuffguy9589 Жыл бұрын

Dreamz really should have stuck with the Four Horsemen. He had a better chance against them than Earl or Yau-Man. I also thought it was hilarious that after he betrayed them, he asked Mookie and Alex why they don't hang out anymore, and Alex is just like, "Why do you think?" Dreamz had a very sympathetic story and a seemingly solid social game, but he destroyed his chances to win with that move.

@giovanniorellana2200 Жыл бұрын

He has Fabio upside, in that they both aren't the best at strategy. Their better in just floating along, winning challenges.

@esdeathisbae9480 Жыл бұрын

@@giovanniorellana2200 Fabio didn't burn people on the way out though

@johndebono1870 7 ай бұрын

I actually blame Mookie for what happened more than Dreamz. You can tell his lack of formal education makes it hard for Dreamz to explain his actions, but what the other Horsemen did with the idol was essentially say "Hey, you're a number to us that we don't treat as a real adult with important information". From that perspective, it's pretty understandable why he went back to Cassandra and at least have a 50/50 shot at a final two if Earl and Yau-Man are there. You either have to let Dreamz in from the beginning or not reveal it until you absolutely have to. That weird middle ground was about the worst possible idea with that information.

@piffmon8280 Жыл бұрын

Dreamz really was the Chaotic Evil of this cast, and I couldn't appreciate him more for it

@stadbab Жыл бұрын

unpredictable, chaotic players like dreamz are what keep the show interesting. gotta respect how far he got flying by the seat of his pants.

@M4gnetar11 Жыл бұрын

Dreamz could’ve easily won if he was as humble and mature as he claimed he was. He was far too much of a childish bully and a volatile flipper to ever get the jury to listen to his story. Really shows that actions speak louder than words.

@johnquattrociocchi2639 Жыл бұрын

Too bad he was never asked back for a “Second Chance” or “Heroes Vs Villains” season. It woulda been interesting to see if he’d change his game/strategy.

@scarlettapplejaxsaj1767 Жыл бұрын

At least he taught his son a good lesson…..dad’s not a man of his word.

@danadunn3913 Жыл бұрын

exactly. people act as if dreamz conned yua out of a cheeseburger or something, but it was a truck. what makes it so bad was that yua knew about dreamz past and his current situation, and dreamz still strung him along making him think that he was going to do the right thing. i imagine if yua wanted to push it, he could have probably kept the truck since dreamz didnt fulfill his end of the bargin, which he did make on tv with millions of witnesses, and would have probably held up in court. i would have rather taken my chances in losing the million, than to go down in history as the man who conned his friend out of a new truck. his kid would have been even more proud of him then.

@scarlettapplejaxsaj1767 Жыл бұрын

@@danadunn3913 👍👍👍 So true!

@joemonkeyman4675 Жыл бұрын

Dreamz is one of my all-time favorite Survivor characters, probably top 10. His entire story arc is so interesting and so tragic to witness, and it never felt like he was doing anything out of malicious intent, but he was just unaware of himself. He also provided so much entertainment to this season from start to finish and was a joy to watch. There is no one on Survivor before or since that has been like Dreamz, and he's one of the most standout unique characters the show has ever had.

@JarinCOD Жыл бұрын

Tragic? The guy is a rat and so you are probably.

@bartallen8121 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video highlighting a lot of Dreamz's heroic and sympathetic moments, before watching the video the most I characterized Dreamz was on his betrayal of the four horsemen and the car deal

@pictureframe1 Жыл бұрын

When I rewatched Fiji recently, I couldn't really stand him. That night 2 soured me on him for the whole season. Needlessly antagonistic and yelling when everyone is trying to sleep, like dude, chill out.

@user-ej7dq3jm6v Жыл бұрын

He really didn't need to burn Yau man like that. But his inability to see past the immediate coupled with his immaturity always comes back to bite him in the ass.

@lexa_power Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this. I haven’t even watched it yet but I’ve been waiting for so long!!!! All your videos are so entertaining and Dreamz had such a unique arc.

@colbyhambrick3577 Жыл бұрын

Nice I asked for this one a couple months ago

@kagomefan101 Ай бұрын

Dreamz was ahead of his time. Think he would do well on a modern season. Obviously his gameplay was messy in Fiji, but I’d like to think of he would come back as a villain in a modern season, he would excel.

@user-gv3of1qs1l Жыл бұрын

These videos are great You should do more of these for the winners

@vakdjvndksvndk 9 ай бұрын

dreamz breaking the car deal with yau was a kidna stupid decision. The jury would realise how deceitful it was and wouldnt respect his game making Earl win. If dreamz had just given it to yau at least he could have gone out with a better impression or even if he tried to convice yau to vote for someone else.

@tylerhaggerty4805 3 ай бұрын

Not too many one-time players after the original seasons are remembered as much as Dreamz, which is amazing considering the reputation of S14. Between being young at the time & what transpired, his story almost demands a part 2, so it's a bummer we likely won't see him again. I think he'd do great now.

@BanditSurvivorContent Жыл бұрын

That must have been an awful situation for Dreamz at the final 4 if he gave up immunity he probably got voted out thus not making it to final tribal (and the bigger cash payout) or looking like a jerk on TV for keeping immunity, thus outlasting his opponents, but breaking his deal with Yau.

@Shutterbun4 Жыл бұрын

And the "bigger cash payout" was only an extra $15k. A pretty small amount to completely sell out your reputation for.

@thatoneperson417 Жыл бұрын

@@Shutterbun4 sure but as someone who lived in his neighborhood when he was on the show that was doubling a family’s salary where we were at

@gagesmith4623 Жыл бұрын

@@Shutterbun4 let’s also not forget about where this man came from. He played the game. Did he promise to god? Yes, but he was caught in the moment and realized the predicament he put himself in quickly after that. I’m a religious person and see that he shouldn’t have done that, but he is playing the game.He made the correct game move. Don’t fault the man for making the correct game move and putting himself in a position to have a consideration for a Million Dollars. He didn’t have much of a chance to win it, but rather have a chance than 0 chance at it.

@not_someone9348 11 ай бұрын

@@gagesmith4623it's so obvious that he wouldn't get the 1 mill after what he did it was not a smart decision nor a correct one people online are ruthless and in real life

@W81Researcher 2 ай бұрын

But he could have been cast for FvF, HvV, BvW, GC(because he was such turning on A/M/E).

@noahsammond2785 Жыл бұрын

How many zeros in a million

@freddytang2128 Жыл бұрын

Am I the only one that thought the thumb nail said “dreamz hero” and got confused?

@milkshakedraws6944 Жыл бұрын

Even though I can’t see him ever getting past the premerge in any other season, I’d like to see him back just to stir up some chaos in the early game.

@ricardothompson3205 Жыл бұрын

messy recruit player that has a story to tell in the first few episodes. Imagine his montages at season 41 and 42. But he was fun to watch at the time and even more now. And he dated Naonka. imagine blood vs water with Dremz and Naonka!

@torch712 Жыл бұрын

Side note: In 2019, Earl had a layover flight from Sydney to Los Angeles via Manila where he had to stay in Manila for 8-12 hours. A late friend (RIP) got wind of this and invited him for an impromptu meet and greet/karaoke date with Survivor fans. He had a lot of things to say, from him not being an avid Survivor viewer, why he turned down Winners at War, not knowing who Michele Fitzgerald was (no Aubry stans, I'm not on your side), the Exile Island used in his season was for sale at $8M, how he would have taken out Yau Man regardless if the truck deal happened or not, and how floored he was seeing Dreamz being so overconfident at final tribal.

@johnmillay6790 Жыл бұрын

Lucky dog

@christianfleetwood1591 7 ай бұрын

I like to see players like Dreamz on survivor. Clearly flawed but plays hard like it’s his last day. Has his hero moments and villain moments.

@markjackson6431 Жыл бұрын

Dreamz is “dumb” for not being nicer to Lisi on her way out? what? she’s been condescending and racist to him. he should swallow his pride just because she’s on the jury? lol

@johnmillay6790 Жыл бұрын

In a game for a million dollars? Yes. In real life situations? No. If u can't swallow your pride for a million dollars then why compete lol

@markjackson6431 Жыл бұрын

@@johnmillay6790 nooo that’s weird man. so if Lisi was going as far as calling Dreamz the n word…repeatedly. he’s suppose to ignore it because it’s a game for a million dollars and if he can’t hack it, why be out there….that’s weird

@esdeathisbae9480 Жыл бұрын

@@markjackson6431 in fairness you're only with these people for a limited period of time some people make great friendships others don't see each other again so it's not the worst thing to swallow your pride

@thegamer9302 Жыл бұрын

@@markjackson6431 because each one of them is the key to a million dollars, so you gotta do your best to make THEM happy, if your egos worth more than a million thats fine but you wont get it.

@hwasnak Жыл бұрын

I think Dreamz would get a better edit if it aired today… considering his story and the fact that he played fairly well

@londonbordeaux 6 ай бұрын

black privilege

@snobey Ай бұрын

@@londonbordeaux it's not about the race

@londonbordeaux Ай бұрын

@@snobey *BLACK PRIVILEGE* ✨

@matthewhalsall9008 Жыл бұрын

really enjoy your videos, but think you should change the binary of "smart" and "dumb" moves. The binary doesn't really capture how bad or good a move can be. A survivor player can lose by making one terrible move or several small bad moves that weaken their position over time. Similarly, one amazing move can completely change a person's position. This is not about Dreamz's game to be clear. just a general comment. I think he lost the game long before the car deal as you highlighted in the video. At best I think the car deal cost him two jury votes.

@OnceUponAnIsland Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback. The binary hero/villain and smart/dumb stems from Survivors storytelling. It was a choice made back when I started the videos to keep a simple scoring system in the same way that Survivor simplifies their storytelling to do 3 days in 42 minutes.

@drewveflin2842 Жыл бұрын

can we get a video on genie from survivor 41 now???

@jodeboyd8386 Жыл бұрын

After seeing 11:15, have to say SUCK IT Moto you lost the war. Go Earl

@juanmora9190 Жыл бұрын

And Yau Man Moto was really inploded after the swap still dont know why Stacy and Boo stuck to Yau man and Earl so much

@mayaruiz8538 Жыл бұрын

I haven't watched all the story videos but is dreamz the first player to get a Villain/Smart/Dumb?

@johnathanlewis3155 11 ай бұрын

ALL BLACK FINAL 3

@jayashdown3836 Жыл бұрын

I wish we could see him again. I know a lot of people hated him, especially because of the car deal, but when you dig deeper and consider what he went through in life, how he was treated by others on this season, and the fact that the players weren't prepared for a final 3...I think dreamz deserves a break. I love yau-man as much as the next person, but he forgave dreamz the next day and admitted it was kinda shitty to put him in the spot he put him in. I feel like 99/100 people in dreamz position if they go through what he went through...probably don't give up the immunity necklace with a shot at a million dollars on the line. I adore Dreamz, and I really feel for what he went through. I hope he's doing well today.

@dissinlol Жыл бұрын

facts if i remember correctly Yau's plan was to vote him off if he gives up the idol

@AverageArsenalFan Жыл бұрын

Dreamz created great content

@turtletcp1598 Жыл бұрын

Is this a first polarizing player in the story videos?

@OnceUponAnIsland Жыл бұрын

I think this is the third or fourth.

@disneycrazii Жыл бұрын

He made some dumb decisions, but he was entertaining and seemed like a genuinely good guy. I enjoyed watching him more often than not.

@alleahsasseville Жыл бұрын

I'm still confused after all these years about tlhis game......🤔

@kyahhh5482 Жыл бұрын

Had he just kept his promise with yau, he could have won imo

@lamchunting856 Жыл бұрын

he would've been Erik before Erik

@alexandercurnell1142 Жыл бұрын

I think Yau-Man just wins if he gives up final four immunity. Like, the obvious boot is Earl in that case, and people liked Yau-Man a lot more than Dreamz. And if Earl doesn't go, it's probably Dreamz himself.

@johnmillay6790 Жыл бұрын

I don't think there's any world where he catches enough jury votes to win.

@alyt8804 Жыл бұрын

Dreams is the most underrated character in reality tv history. Its a shame survivor never brought him back

@isabellaearnhardt6380 Жыл бұрын

😁

@lovettuduebor1902 Жыл бұрын

Dreamz was fantastic. He truly survived the game and played the middle. He didn’t win because he took the wrong people to the end.

@Denada1350 Жыл бұрын

He's not a bad kid, he's just not that well spoken at times.

@TheWeecheng Жыл бұрын

It's obvious he's not the smartest.

@franciscooropeza551 Жыл бұрын

I hate Dreamz in Fiji, especially with the Yau-Man inmunity

@johnmillay6790 Жыл бұрын

It was unfair of yau to put that on dreamz but at the time I first watched it I hated dreamsz lol

@rockandguts7877 Жыл бұрын

@@johnmillay6790 how was it unfair? Yau man literally had to work himself to that advantageous situation himself. Everyone knew about the promise and nobody thought dreamz would be despicable enough to go back on his word after getting a truck(which is more than Everyone else got other than the island experience). Yauman had a target on him but he worked to get those immunity challenges and relic.

@jeremyrush2018 Жыл бұрын

63rd viewer, 3rd commenter.

@scottwaldo 7 ай бұрын

I can’t stand this guy.

@chilout2496 Жыл бұрын

Funny how everyone plays like him Now but at that time they hated him

@londonbordeaux 6 ай бұрын

*BOOOOOOOOOOOOO*

@slospop1125 Жыл бұрын

I guarantee that most of the people who hate on Dreamz for the car incident would've done the same thing if they were in his shoes

@TheWeecheng Жыл бұрын

I know I wouldn't. Getting shamed for eternity or reason the chances and try to orchestrate blindside on earl or cirie, at most threaten yau with not giving the idol up would probably be a smarter move.

@JeanValjean875 3 ай бұрын

Most people would say "no, you keep the car, you won it fair and square."

@markjackson6431 Жыл бұрын

i still think Yau Man did Dreamz dirty. everyone agreed to give Dreamz the car but he wanted to make a deal. he put Dreamz in an loss lose situation. Yau making the deal and Dreamz not honoring was gonna prop up stereotypes. it makes Dreamz untrustworthy and a user. Survivor is a representation of life. they edited it poorly to even make Yau some what of a villain for that move. i’m glad Yau regrets doing this. he made Dreamz look worse off than he truly was. i love seeing people wag their fingers at Dreamz as if we wouldn’t do the same thing that he did. poor gameplay on Yau for exposing his threat level. it’s like when Tom is like don’t hold my challenge prowess against like at final 7.

@kyahhh5482 Жыл бұрын

But had he kept his promise to yau, he could have won imo

@markjackson6431 Жыл бұрын

@@kyahhh5482 wym? YAU WAS GONNA VOTE HIM OUT. then he (Yau) beats Earl and Cassandra in the end. Yau Man had no intention of bringing Dreamz to the end. he even said Dreamz was his biggest competitor

@spicysashage1886 Жыл бұрын

I really disagree, they’re playing a game. Why should Yau care about optics? He’s trying to win a reality game. I don’t think that people watch the season and make generalisations about poor people or minorities. Dreamz should have known that reneging on the deal would kill his final tribal chances. Perhaps he could have turned it around with better social game. Offering the car up was a fair move imo.

@markjackson6431 Жыл бұрын

@@spicysashage1886 so Dreamz is playing game. isn’t that what he said? why is it okay for Yau to make the deal and it isn’t okay if Dreamz goes back on it, if they are playing a GAME? you don’t think people would make generalizations and or stereotypes? you’re joking right? if the minorities were portrayed wasn’t negative then Survivor wouldn’t all of a sudden woke and trying to have more minorities on show. LITERALLY minorities have said they have issues with the show for the lack of diversity and they cast stereotypes. just stop

@spicysashage1886 Жыл бұрын

@@markjackson6431 I didn’t say that it wasn’t ok, Yau at final tribal conceded that it was a game move. But going back on the deal put Dreamz in a bad position for final tribal: his disingenuous answers at final tribal put the nail in the coffin for winning. Saying that Yau should stop and think whether a game move will reinforce stereotypes on the off chance that they get to final four, and Dreamz reneges on his deal, is silly I think. It’s a game. On representation/how it reinforces stereotypes, I think they did a good job with cast selection and editing that season. I still don’t think people would watch it and become more bigoted; we can agree to disagree!

@gymrules27 3 ай бұрын

Dreamz was basically the worst finalist on Survivor: Fiji. He could never be trusted or keep any secret whatsoever. Dreamz deserved all the criticism thrown at him at the Final Tribal Council. He just proved he is a Villain.