Survivor Nicaragua - Episodes 11 & 12 - Recaps and Quitters!

Episode 11 - This was a recap episode and other than revealing Kelly was considering quitting, it wasn't that revealing.  But it was still Survivor, so it's good.


Now on to Episode 12 and let me say that I don't think I have been this angry about people quitting as I am tonight.  I think the rules need to be changed that if you quit, not only should you not get any prize money based on placement, if you are in the time when you would become a jury member, I think you should forfeit that right too.  If you need numbers for the jury, replace them with a previously voted out non-jury member (in reverse order of being voted out).  In times past they didn't give quitters a chance to give their final remarks, or at least didn't air them.  I wouldn't have aired them tonight.  On top of that, I'd almost not invite them to the live reunion show.  That is how much I respect this game and if I ever made it on the show, there is no way I would quit it.


So NaOnka and Kelly, good riddance and you have just entered the world of Survivor Quitters.  That is not a great place to be and no NaOnka, it is not an accomplishment.


Now onto the rest of the episode.  First off I really liked the challenge and loved how Jeff was constantly in their ear.  If I was competing out there, I would have wanted him to shut up, but I love it when sitting at home.  Both teams fought hard and in the end the blue team came out ahead.  Dan got to join them because he decided to back them.  After the challenge was over, Jeff offered Benry, NaOnka, Holly, Dan and Chase the opportunity to help the entire tribe out by one of them giving up their reward to get more rice and a tarp and the person that should have, didn't. NaOnka showed her character and in the process has possibly ruined her life.  Sadly for her, the way she played this game may cost her more than the million dollars, it may cost her a family, a job and happiness.  Would you want to be with her, I wouldn't.  At least Russell was playing the game, NaOnka just was herself, her sad self.  In the end Holly stepped up and helped the tribe and if she can survive until the end, she will walk away with the money.  She is who I am rooting for now, but she also has a huge target on her head.


I think Chase is in the best position in the game right now, because as far as we know, no one knows he has the idol and that is better than having the idol, because no one will be trying to flush it out.  The question is... Does he have what it takes to make it to the end and win?  History isn't on his side, as he has made some real blunders so far.  Holly and Jane both could win this game if they get to the end, so a Chase, Holly, Jane final 3 would be fun.


Sash only holds a little power, since he still has the idol, but I don't think he will for long.  I think it will be flushed or he will be blindsided.  Fabio, is my next favorite in the game, after Holly, so I wouldn't mind seeing him get to the end and win it.  I don't think Dan can win the game, so he is a  perfect on to bring to the end.  Benry, could win, but it depends who he is there with.  


Tribal council was good, other than the quitting.  I loved Dan's look when NaOnka said her joints hurt, that was classic.  I loved how Jeff handled it and I personally think they should have burned the torches.  Since the two of them left, I would have preferred they not join the jury and have it be a final 2 instead of a final 3 and have 7 jury members, but they didn't think that way.  Either way, we are down to 3 episodes left and it should be interesting.  


So until next time... the Tribe has spoken.