Mercedes Triffitt

 is a contestant from Survivor: Jeju Island.

Profile
Name (Age): Mercedes Triffit (21)

Tribe Designation: Jeonsa

Occupation: Hostess

Current Residence: Corvallis, Oregon

Claim to Fame: Not giving into pressure to attend college and just doing my own thing. I’m a hostess for a restaurant and I do a dog walking service on the weekends, and I’m doing just fine.

Inspiration in Life: People like Richard Branson, Mark Zuckerberg, anyone who dropped out of college and made a big name for themselves regardless. Also, anyone who just embraces that they are their own person and doesn’t let society dictate who they should be.

Hobbies: Meditation, doing logic puzzles and writing poetry

Pet Peeves: People who tell me I need to go to college or I won’t have opportunities, people who complain about the fact that I’m willing to vote both Republican or Democrat, and anyone who deliberately does something that they know someone doesn’t like. If you have nothing better to do with your life than annoy people, you’re a pretty sad human being.

If You Could Have 3 Things on the Island, What Would They Be and Why:

1) A pillow, both because it’s comfortable and to help with meditation.

2) Some meat alternatives that I could store, so I could still enjoy protein rewards that my tribemates will want to enjoy.

3) A coffee machine that I could refill and make some great drinks with.

SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: I honestly don’t think I’m like any Survivor contestant, but if I had to pick one I’d go with Gabriel Cade. He saw the game differently to how everyone else on his season did and I think that most aligns with who I am.

Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: I’d love the opportunity to just be in another country, and on top of that being able to meet people, play some fun challenges and compete for a million dollars? Sign me up.

Why You Will Survive SURVIVOR: I just live each day as it comes and I’m grateful for everything I have. It takes a lot to truly get under my skin in terms of mental toughness so I think I’ll be able to handle whatever this game throws at me.

Why You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: I know my style of play will be unorthodox and confusing to most people, but there’ll be a method to my madness and if I can make it work and get to the end, I’ll be able to have a unique argument that nobody else can present. I’m a good speaker who knows how to deal with all kinds of people, thanks to my job, so I think I’ll be the sleeper pick or dark horse that everyone will write off and end up striking when they least expect it.