Survival

Survival is an important theme in "Chomp," which chronicles production of a reality show called "Expedition Survival!" Audiences at home believe they are watching Derek Badger, reality star, go to extremes in order to survive alone in the wilderness. They see him kill and eat wild creatures, supposedly so he won't starve, but after filming ends he enjoys gourmet meals. They see him build shelters and canoes, but those things are actually built by crew members or natives. They hear him talk about hiking to the point of exhaustion, but between scenes he rests in his luxury motor coach or a fine hotel. Derek Badger is a survivalist in name only.

Tuna Gordon is initially a fan of this reality show, believing Derek Badger is truly struggling to survive. She does not mind when Derek kills and eats a snake or a rat or other innocent creature, because...