Having played in four seasons, Cirie Fields may be one of the most popular Survivor players to never win the game, and one of the reasons for that is her memorable quotes from her time on the show. Known for her combination of cutthroat strategy and good-natured humor, many Cirie lines are fan favorites.
Given that she is one of the players who has played Survivor the most, Cirie is a player who will always live on in Survivor history, between her appearances on Panama, Micronesia, Heroes Vs. Villains, and Game Changers. Looking back at these seasons, though, the main constant is the sense of charm that she brings to everything she says.
"I Wanna Get Rid Of Courtney, Like, Yesterday" - Panama
Seeing Cirie evolution into a master of the game in Panama was a memorable experience for fans, as she goes from nearly going home first to becoming a major strategic force in the season. With this quote, she puts Courtney on the chopping block, successfully voting her out in the famous 3-2-1 vote.
Cirie's combination of endearing charm and strong gameplay comes through in this quote, as it represents one of her most memorable moves. It also demonstrates her newfound confidence in the game after her initial struggles, setting her on the path to becoming the legendary player she is today.
"If I Don't Trust You, You Can't Believe A Word I Tell You" - Micronesia
The beginning of Micronesia is marked by Cirie being pulled between two alliances on the Malakal tribe: the couples alliance and Penner's alliance. In the course of deciding between the two, she says this catchy quote that describes her strategy to manage both before officially picking a side.
This quote sounds like a warning from Cirie, and, given her dominance this season alongside the game-changing Survivor Black Widow Brigade alliance, it is a warning to whoever ends up against her. In the end, Cirie and part of the original couples alliance come out on top, showing her value as a player and ally.
"I Am A Bona Fide Ex-Couch Potato" - Game Changers
In her most recent run on Survivor, Cirie has already established herself as a strong and beloved player, and she reintroduces herself with an iconic confessional. Starting with this line about how Survivor has changed her and going on to declare it is her time to win, she enters the game confidently.
The four-season arc of Cirie on Survivor is partially based on the idea that she "got off the couch" to play the game and excelled, changing her life and how she views herself. So, she starts her Game Changers run by recounting her progress and declaring her strengths in the game immediately.
"If He Wants To Quit, Let Him Quit" - Panama
The post-swap Casaya tribe is a memorable and beloved group of players, although fan-favorite Shane nearly quit shortly after the new tribe's formation, leading to this Cirie quip. While many Survivor players will try to get their fellow tribemates to stay in the game, Cirie sees the opportunity in having one less player to beat.
Shane does not end up quitting the season, although this quote is a clear example of the way that Cirie approaches Survivor as a social game. She doesn't have any malice for Shane when she says this, but she is always looking ahead to see what will benefit her game, leading to her reputation as a strong player.
"Shane Is Like A Cartoon Character, And Now He's Like A Nude Cartoon Character" - Panama
Cirie tends to deliver memorable and funny observations, whether it be about the Micronesia auction, the Malakal couples' closeness, or this incident in Panama. When Shane asks Cirie to look at a skin problem he's having, her reactions provide half the humor of the scene, and this line is a standout.
In addition, Cirie says that the moment helps her see past the fact that she is missing a reward, showing that her sense of humor is as much of a distraction from the more serious parts of Survivor as it is for the fans. Viewers can always count on her to make them find the humor in any given moment.
"I Wonder If He Would Give Nat His Necklace" - Micronesia
One of the most memorable moments in Survivor history is Erik giving up his immunity necklace to Natalie on Micronesia after being coerced by the Black Widow Brigade alliance. Cirie, however, was the first person to suggest the plan, although she is skeptical at first.
Planting the seed of one of the biggest moves in the game's history, Cirie shows fans how her mind works with this quote, as she thinks outside the box and considers every option. Although it takes all of Cirie, Natalie, Parvati, and Amanda to pull off the move, Cirie can take a lot of the credit for Erik's elimination.
"The Tribe Has Spoken" - Game Changers
For the majority of fans, Cirie's elimination from Game Changers by default is one of the most heartbreaking and iconic Survivor moments ever, although Jeff Probst does allows the legendary player to announce her own exit. Despite leaving the game without receiving a single vote across the entire season, Cirie is given an exit fit for a legend.
While many fans hope Cirie comes back for a fifth season, this moment may be the last viewers see from her in the game. This ending may be frustrating or heart-wrenching because of the circumstances, but Cirie saying Jeff's iconic line in her own exit is a recognition of how important she has been to Survivor.
"Back Across The Ocean!" - Micronesia
On her trip to Exile Island with Kathy on Micronesia, Cirie engages in a funny and frustrating hunt for an immunity idol, with clues sending the two women swimming back and forth. Narrating the duo's maneuvering from beach to beach, Cirie repeatedly and exasperatedly laments having to go "back across the ocean."
With her exaggerated arm movements and her storytelling skills, this confessional is one of Micronesia's more memorable moments that has nothing to do with strategy. It's a testament to Cirie's charm that she is a celebrated player, but many of her most memorable moments are comedic ones like this.
"You Can Always Beat Them With This" - Micronesia
Erik's elimination on Micronesia has produced a number of iconic quotes from other players like Parvati, Natalie, and Erik himself, but Cirie's voting confessional from that episode is one of the most memorable. Summing up the situation, Cirie suggests that her brawn may not always see her through, but her brains certainly will.
Even though she has never won, Cirie has been able to think and talk her way out of plenty of sticky situations on Survivor, including Erik's immunity win at the final five of Micronesia. This quote displays her innovation as a strategist and her skill at the social side of the game.
"I'm A Gangster In An Oprah Suit" - Heroes Vs. Villains
Cirie's run on Heroes Vs. Villains was her shortest in the franchise, but she starts it out with her signature style, making this declaration in her first confessional of the season. Following up with the fact that she's a "nice gangster with a smile," Cirie solidifies the image in fans' minds.
In Game Changers, this comparison comes up again, showing its staying power, and it's a fitting representation of her journey on Survivor over the years. Starting out as an underdog on Panama, she has grown over the seasons to become a fan-favorite strategist and "gangster with a smile" that is considered by many to be the best to never win.