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Pagong is a tribe from Survivor: Borneo.

Pre-merge, Pagong was a competitive tribe that went on to merge evenly with the rivaling Tagi Tribe. However, Pagong became best-remembered for their strategic failure after the merge, as the concept of alliances was not yet universal in the series. After splitting their votes at the first merged tribal council, the remaining members were picked off one by one. Their extinction coined the term "Pagonging". Their tribe color is yellow.

Members[]

B.B. Andersen
64, Mission Hills, KS
Real estate developer
S1 bb t
Colleen Haskell
23, Miami Beach, FL
Student
S1 colleen t
Gervase Peterson
30, Willingboro, NJ
YMCA basketball coach
S1 gervase t
Greg Buis
24, Gold Hill, CO
Ivy League graduate
S1 greg t
Gretchen Cordy
38, Clarksville, TN
Teacher
S1 gretchen t
Jenna Lewis
22, Franklin, NH
Student
S1 jenna t
Joel Klug
27, Sherwood, AR
Health club consultant
S1 joel t
Ramona Gray
29, Edison, NJ
Biochemist
S1 ramona t

Tribe History[]

In the early days of the game, personalities clashed, with most of the arguments surrounding B.B. Andersen, the oldest member of the tribe, as his hard work ethic rubbed his younger tribemates the wrong way. The second oldest of the tribe, Gretchen, was seen as the mediator. Despite the dysfunction, Pagong narrowly won the first Immunity Challenge on Day 2 which also won them 50 waterproof matches.

Frictions continued over next few days as B.B. continued to push his work ethic to his tribemates, particularly Ramona, who was sick and could not muster up enough strength to rise up to B.B.'s expectations. After losing the Day 6 Immunity Challenge, B.B., failing to fit in with his tribe, already resigned into going home, and the tribe gave him his wish by voting him out, 6-2.

After B.B.'s elimination, Gretchen took over the leadership position which was relatively well-received, despite some minor arguments. The tribe dismantled B.B. mostly built and constructed a new, more comfortable one. On Day 7, while foraging the jungle for tapioca, Greg, Gretchen, and Colleen stumbled upon a mud volcano. This new attraction became the special bonding place of the tribe. This allowed Pagong to arrive at the next Reward Challenge with a rather jovial mood, despite losing the challenge.

Ramona had been sick and pale early in the game, worrying her tribemates. Though she redeemed herself by dominating the Day 12 Immunity Challenge, the tribe lost, and her newfound strength was not enough to save her, and she was next to go with a 4-2-1 vote.

Despite their close bond as a tribe, conflicts continued to plague the tribe. The worst one was when Gervase and Joel blurted sexist remarks against their female tribemates. When the tribe lost by a hair in the Day 18 Immunity Challenge, the women of Pagong made a pact against Gervase and Joel. During their third Tribal Council, the three women, plus Greg, eliminated Joel in a 4-2 vote.

On Day 20, Pagong and the rival Tagi tribe were merged into one tribe. The remaining Pagongs migrated to Tagi's beach for the rest of the game.

After the merge, the five remaining members of Pagong fell victim to the Tagi Alliance, consisting of four of five members of the rival team.

Episode Challenge Challenge Type Sit-Out Result Eliminated
(Vote)
Finish
1 Quest for Fire Reward/Immunity None Won Tribe Immune
2 Water Torture Reward1 Unknown Won B.B.
(6-2)
2nd Voted Out
Day 6
Buggin' Out Immunity None Lost
3 Treasure Chest Reward None Lost Tribe Immune
Rescue Mission Immunity None Won
4 SOS Signal Reward None Lost Ramona
(4-2-1)
4th Voted Out
Day 12
Buried Treasure Immunity Ramona Lost
5 Choose Your Weapon Reward None Won Tribe Immune
Shipwrecked Immunity None Won
6 Abandoned Barracks Reward None Won Joel
(4-2)
6th Voted Out
Day 18
The Obstacle Course Immunity Colleen, Gervase Lost
Tribes Merged, Day 20
Notes:
^1 An unaired Reward Challenge was held on Day 4.

Original Tribes
Episode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Voted Out Tribe
Immune
S1 bb t
B.B.
Tribe
Immune
S1 ramona t
Ramona
Tribe
Immune
S1 joel t
Joel
Tribes
Merged
Vote 6-2 4-2-1 4-2
Colleen B.B. Ramona Joel
Gervase B.B. Colleen Jenna
Jenna B.B. Ramona Joel
Greg Ramona Jenna Joel
Gretchen B.B. Ramona Joel
Joel B.B. Ramona Jenna
Ramona B.B. Colleen
B.B. Ramona

Gallery[]

Trivia[]

  • Pagong is the first tribe to win a challenge.
  • Pagong is the first yellow tribe in Survivor history.
  • Due to Pagong's subsequent failure after the merge, being systematically eliminated over the next six episodes, fans introduced a new word into the Survivor jargon: "Pagonging", which describes a post-merge situation of one tribe dominating the other tribe by systematically voting them out, until they are all eliminated from the game.[1]
  • During Pagong's first visit to Tribal Council, they all jokingly voted for host Jeff Probst before casting their real votes, to Probst's chagrin.
  • Pagong's mud pit was later used in a post-merge challenge.

References[]

Survivor (U.S.) Tribes
Borneo The Australian Outback Africa Marquesas
Pagong Tagi Kucha Ogakor Boran Samburu Maraamu Rotu
Rattana Barramundi Moto Maji Soliantu
Thailand The Amazon Pearl Islands All-Stars
Chuay Gahn Sook Jai Jaburu Tambaqui Drake Morgan The Outcasts Chapera Mogo Mogo Saboga
Chuay Jai Jacaré Balboa Chaboga Mogo
Vanuatu Palau Guatemala Panama
Lopevi Yasur Koror Ulong Nakúm Yaxhá Bayoneta Casaya La Mina Viveros
Alinta Xhakúm Gitanos
Cook Islands Fiji China Micronesia
Aitutaki Manihiki Puka Puka Rarotonga Moto Ravu Fei Long Zhan Hu Airai Malakal
Aitutonga Bula Bula Hae Da Fung Dabu
Gabon Tocantins Samoa Heroes vs. Villains
Fang Kota Jalapao Timbira Foa Foa Galu Heroes Villains
Nobag Forza Aiga Yin Yang
Nicaragua Redemption Island South Pacific One World
Espada La Flor Ometepe Zapatera Savaii Upolu Manono Salani
Libertad Murlonio Te Tuna Tikiano
Philippines Caramoan Blood vs. Water Cagayan
Kalabaw Matsing Tandang Bikal Gota Galang Tadhana Aparri Luzon Solana
Dangrayne Enil Edam Kasama Solarrion
San Juan del Sur Worlds Apart Cambodia Kaôh Rōng
Coyopa Hunahpu Escameca Masaya Nagarote Bayon Ta Keo Angkor Chan Loh Gondol To Tang
Huyopa Merica Orkun Dara
Millennials vs. Gen X Game Changers Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers Ghost Island
Takali Vanua Ikabula Mana Nuku Tavua Levu Soko Yawa Malolo Naviti Yanuya
Vinaka Maku Maku Solewa Lavita
David vs. Goliath Edge of Extinction Island of the Idols Winners at War
Jabeni Vuku Tiva Kama Manu Lesu Lairo Vokai Dakal Sele Yara
Kalokalo Vata Lumuwaku Koru
Survivor 41 Survivor 42 Survivor 43 Survivor 44
Luvu Ua Yase Ika Taku Vati Baka Coco Vesi Ratu Soka Tika
Viakana Kula Kula Gaia Va Va
Survivor 45 Survivor 46
Belo Lulu Reba Nami Siga Yanu
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