For 40 seasons, Jeff Probst has been the dutiful host of the reality competition series Survivor. He has greeted new players as they entered the island, walked them through every step of the game, motivated them through challenges, and discussed their feelings in tribal council.
He is an integral part of the show and beloved by fans and players. He knows how to get you going during a challenge or when to ruffle feathers among rivals.
And while every episode is unique, there are some catchphrases you'll hear him say again and again. And many of them, when you think about it, are pretty relatable to real life.
"Come On In, Guys!"
This is one of the most basic phrases Probst speaks in every single episode and one that is totally relatable to real life. You probably speak it any time friends come over to visit, or when you are welcoming people into a group hug.
You might also tell your own feelings to "come on in" as you deal with happiness, stress, love, anger, frustration, or anything else. As for Probst, he says these words whenever he welcomes players onto a competition course where they are about to battle it out for immunity or reward.
"The Tribe Has Spoken"
Sure, this phrase wasn't really ever used in real life until the show became popular. But it's intent totally makes sense in the real world. When you feel as though you have been abandoned by your friends or family who have shut you out due to some type of disagreement or fight, your tribe has indeed spoken.
This is what Probst says, of course, when someone is voted out at the end of every episode.
"Drop Your Buffs"
OK, this one might be a bit of a stretch but perhaps it's a fun play on, well, foreplay. It's totally innocent on the show, uttered by Probst when revealing to the competitors that their teams will no longer matter and they'll either be merging into one tribe or switching tribes.
Maybe it could be used in real life to signify the same in team challenges at work or during fun gatherings. Or maybe you just want to use it with your partner as a fun way to get things started!
"Wanna Know What You're Playing For?"
Yes, we all want to know what we're playing for, whether it's in an actual game or a game of life. Probst says this when he is about to remove a sheet and reveal what's underneath – the prize that the competitors will be playing to win. Sometimes, it's fishing gear, other times, a delicious meal of pizza and beer or milk and cookies.
We all want to know what might be at the end of a rainbow after we work so hard on a project at work or to complete a fun obstacle course.
"This Challenge Is On."
Life itself is a challenge, so the challenge is always "on" for all of us. Probst says this when a challenge is getting really intense and players are neck-in-neck, a team has come back from behind, or someone has just made an incredible save that has kept them in the game.
But these words are probably uttered in real life any time someone faces a major challenge in life and is ready to kick butt at it.
"In This Game, Fire Represents Your Life. When Your Fire's Gone, So Are You."
It's such a Survivor statement but it really is relatable to life. The fire is literal in the game, but in life, it's your actual motivation, your drive to get things done. When you no longer have that motivation or drive, maybe it's time to end a relationship or quit your job and pursue a different passion.
Probst says this at the beginning of every game, whenever a tribe is arriving at tribal council for the first time.
"I'll Go Tally The Votes."
Votes, what votes? We all "vote" for things in real life, whether it's popularity by giving people social media likes, restaurant reviews, or star ratings. We vote far more than we realize we do.
When Probst says he will tally the votes at the end of every tribal council to announce the winner, it's only a few people who are voting. But in life, we vote with our time, money, and opinions on thousands of things every day.
"Does Not Count."
When does Probst say this? It's after he has confirmed that an immunity idol played at tribal council is real and is reading the votes. If the idol was played correctly, the person who played it was indeed about to be sent home and just saved themselves. Every time Probst picks up a piece of parchment with that person's name on it, he says it followed by "does not count."
This is exactly how someone might feel in real life when another tries to put them down but they're just not having it. Sorry, dude, your opinion? Does not count.
"You Need To Bring Me Your Torch."
Imagine if a partner breaks up with you by saying these words? It's pretty much the equivalent of saying sorry, we're done. In the case of the show, it's what Probst says to the person who has just been voted out by their tribe.
In real life, it's when someone has rejected you, whether it's a significant other, family member, or friend.
"Stay Tuned For Scenes From Our Next Episode."
Every day is a new day, so in real life, our next "episode" is the next day. We sleep, we wake, and start everything over again. We don't really get any scenes other than the thoughts in our heads about what might transpire the next day based on what's on our schedules. On the show, however, Probst always teases viewers with this voiceover right before revealing snippets from the next episode.
Imagine being able to see sneak peek scenes of your future? In any case, even though we can't, we still stay tuned, eager to see what happens.