Penelope Oswald

Penelope Oswald is a contestant from Survivor: Mozambique.

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Name (Age): Penelope Oswald (48)

Tribe Designation: Makhuwa

Current Residence: Louisville, KY

Occupation: Nail Technician

Claim to Fame: Being quite the rebellious teenager, I guess. I grew up Mormon, but essentially did everything that my parents ordered me not to do. I remember my father ripping me a new one when I was 16 because I went out and had coffee with some friends, even though Mormons are not allowed to drink caffeine. Then on my 21st birthday, I had the best day of my life when I got blackout drunk for the first time! I don’t remember what I ended up doing that night exactly, but all I do remember is that afterwards, I finally felt free for the most part.

Inspiration in Life: Ellen DeGeneres! She is just such a wonderful person who is extremely successful, despite being a lesbian. Every time I turn on the TV and watch her show, she puts a smile on my face and helps me forget about all of the crap going on in this world, even for a little bit.

Hobbies: Watching Ellen DeGeneres, watching Survivor, doing people’s nails, playing cards, running on my treadmill, listening to jazz music.

Pet Peeves: HOMOPHOBES! Dear Lord, I can’t believe these people still exist in 2017!! Although I came out as a lesbian to a few close friends when I was 19, I remember being too scared to come out to my homophobic family until I was 41! Even then, somehow, I was met with mixed reactions. It was disgusting! Thank goodness, my brother Melvin was in full support of me, but still. I also can’t stand Republicans, especially nowadays because they voted in that vile, racist, homophobic, piece of trash that goes by the name Trump! I just find it so sad and unfair that it is him, of all people, that is running this country, and he is running it into the f***ing ground! Thank you, Republicans, for destroying this country! I hope you’re f***ing happy!

3 Words to Describe You: Kind-hearted, Loyal, Fighter

If you could have 3 things on the island, what would they be and why?: 1) My best friend, Lynette. I know it’s been a fairly long time since I’ve last seen her, which is sad, but she got me through my teenage years and it would be really nice to have a loyal person out there that’s not going to judge me. 2) My walkman with some headphones and one of my jazz CDs to help me calm down when I get stressed. 3) A hairdryer, because my hair looks absolutely horrendous when it gets wet!

SURVIVOR contestant you are most like: Sally Peterson without a doubt! She was the loveliest human being ever during both seasons she played, and I can’t believe some people had the gall to support that absolute witch, Michelle! I also found it quite hard to watch the Final Tribal Council of Oman because the way she was treated was disgusting and she did not deserve it at all! Sally’s a great player, an amazing human, and it’s an absolute crime that she’s never won the game! I think I share many similar traits to her, and I hope to play the game half as well as she did… just without any bullying directed my way.

Reason for being on SURVIVOR: I’m here for one reason, and one reason only, that is the million dollars! You honestly have no idea just how much that money would change my life!

Why do you think you will “survive” SURVIVOR?: I will make it to the end because I plan on being kind to everyone, very helpful around camp, and very loyal to all of my allies! I really don’t see why anybody with common sense wouldn’t want to align with someone like me!

Why do you think you will be the Sole SURVIVOR?: I’ll be the Sole Survivor because I don’t plan on pissing anybody off, although I won’t shy away from standing up for people that are being bullied! I also plan on playing this game as hard as I can, while also remaining loyal to all of my allies. In the end, I do believe that any jury should see it fit to vote for me if everything goes the way I think it will.