Well that sucks... and I'm not talking about the show. I just finished typing this weeks blog and blogger screwed up and I lost the entire thing. I guess it didn't save any draft copies. Anyway, now to try again.
So the show starts out as it always does and it shows the losing tribe returning after tribal council and who opens their mouth, NaOnka of course. Then she ruins a majority of fruit trying to get the clue to the hidden immunity idol, which she has no prayer of figuring out, because she is just plain stupid, or is that Hood, not Ghetto. Right! That girl doesn't have a functioning brain and I can't remember any player that I have despised more, and I have despised quite a few. I hope her alliance comes to grip the fact that she is a cancer, (although probably the perfect person to sit next to in the finals), and votes her out.
At the challenge, La Flor took a big risk not using the Medallion of Power, but it worked out as Benry came back on his second round and dominated. Tyrone dominated early and once he started missing, he should have stepped back and let someone else go, but pride got in his way. Despite what he says it was all about Tyrone Davis and his ability to win the challenge. No one will know for sure if they would have won if they would have but Jimmy T or someone else in earlier. I was really rooting for Espada, because I didn't want the previews to be right.
At Espada's camp, Marty announced to everyone that he had the idol and the tribe would be better for it, but it was Jill's idea and there is no way he would have done it without her prompting him to. It worked out pretty well for the most part, but we'll see how it all plays out. Marty got his wish by sending Jimmy J home, but I really think Dan was the smarter choice. Jimmy J may not have been the most physical and he didn't cost them in the challenges, but he is a great leader and motivator and I think that tribe needs that. Marty wants everyone to come to him, but if he is smart, he'll let Jimmy T be the vocal leader and he can pull the strings from the shadows.
I really think that everyone is expecting the tribes to remain old vs. young, but I would not be surprised in the least if they did a tribal swap and I give it two weeks. The reason I think that is that they don't want to keep it going this way too long, as it will be uneven and since they haven't done a tribal swap in the last few seasons, it would be a surprise to most of them. It will also throw a monkey wrench into both alliances and hopefully cause NaOnka to be sent home earlier. Based on the face time she has been getting, I think it is a real possibility that she is leave sooner than later.
Only time will tell and while I'm disappointed with who was sent home, I'm still enjoying the season, despite it being on Wednesdays. Couldn't watch it as it aired because I was at church, but I recorded it.
So until next week... the Tribe has spoken.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Survivor Nicaragua - Episode Two - And you thought Wendy was bad!
Well another tribal council and whole lot said that shouldn't be said. I loved Jeff's comment, "first time in 21 seasons an opening question leads to so much whoop ass!" Love it! That is why Jeff is the best reality show host, bar none.
Holly had her little breakdown and Jimmy J was right there to be the coach that he is. He is an asset to that tribe and they are dumb if they vote him out soon. Jimmy T is an idiot who thinks the world revolves around him. Jill made a bold move by giving the clue to Marty and I think that has helped both of them in this game. I think Marty will honor that trust and keep her close and that has made him a lot more powerful. He was also smart the let Jimmy J take charge. I think he is the player to watch on that tribe.
Espada was smart to use the Medallion of Power, but I think they could have won the challenge without using it, but it really all depends on who else would have had to go through the mud and how fast they found the ball. Tyrone was money once he held onto the ball. Benry on La Flor started out great, but then he started to look like Shaq or Dwight Howard at the free throw line.
All in all I think the older tribe has it together pretty well and Holly is the only question. Holly could have made back a few points when admitting what she did if she had gotten the shoes first and cleaned them up the best she could, but Dan will be gunning for her. If he is smart, he'll let it slide, but either way I don't see Holly sticking around too long, unless Espada goes on a winning streak and she doesn't do anything else stupid.
Now lets move to La Flor. Missing socks... maybe Russell Hanz is hiding on the island somewhere. Let's justify it by stealing someone elses socks and then when Fabio goes to calming talk to her about it, NaOnka flips out, before he even says a word. One word describes her... CANCER. She must be the next to go and from the previews, it doesn't look like she mellows out next week either.
Chase is not real bright either. It's one thing to have two alliances, but it is another thing to come right out and say it at TC. He needs to watch his back, but the only thing that will keep him there now is his strength. If they take him out next, the tribe is full of morons.
I think Wendy snuck back into TC with a muscle suit on, because Shannon just doesn't know when to shut up. Not only did that cost him the game (although I'm not convinced his TC tirade changed any minds as much as his taking charge at camp did) it cost the tribe a strong player for challenges. He too was a cancer though, because he did a whole lot of destruction in his tirade and for that reason, it was a smart move. Personally I think I would have taken Nay out first and kept Shannon's physical strength on the tribe, but they both need to go.
So episode two rocked and made up for an average first episode and it will be interesting to see how this all plays out. If all is as it is portrayed (the producers wouldn't lead us astray would they, LOL) then Espada should run away with it, but unless it really is that obvious, I'm sure La Flor will rebound or there will be a tribal swap to change the game up. Speaking of tribal swaps, there hasn't been one for a few seasons, so it probably would come as a surprise and I can't imagine them leaving them separated by age the whole game.
So until next week... the Tribe has Spoken!
Holly had her little breakdown and Jimmy J was right there to be the coach that he is. He is an asset to that tribe and they are dumb if they vote him out soon. Jimmy T is an idiot who thinks the world revolves around him. Jill made a bold move by giving the clue to Marty and I think that has helped both of them in this game. I think Marty will honor that trust and keep her close and that has made him a lot more powerful. He was also smart the let Jimmy J take charge. I think he is the player to watch on that tribe.
Espada was smart to use the Medallion of Power, but I think they could have won the challenge without using it, but it really all depends on who else would have had to go through the mud and how fast they found the ball. Tyrone was money once he held onto the ball. Benry on La Flor started out great, but then he started to look like Shaq or Dwight Howard at the free throw line.
All in all I think the older tribe has it together pretty well and Holly is the only question. Holly could have made back a few points when admitting what she did if she had gotten the shoes first and cleaned them up the best she could, but Dan will be gunning for her. If he is smart, he'll let it slide, but either way I don't see Holly sticking around too long, unless Espada goes on a winning streak and she doesn't do anything else stupid.
Now lets move to La Flor. Missing socks... maybe Russell Hanz is hiding on the island somewhere. Let's justify it by stealing someone elses socks and then when Fabio goes to calming talk to her about it, NaOnka flips out, before he even says a word. One word describes her... CANCER. She must be the next to go and from the previews, it doesn't look like she mellows out next week either.
Chase is not real bright either. It's one thing to have two alliances, but it is another thing to come right out and say it at TC. He needs to watch his back, but the only thing that will keep him there now is his strength. If they take him out next, the tribe is full of morons.
I think Wendy snuck back into TC with a muscle suit on, because Shannon just doesn't know when to shut up. Not only did that cost him the game (although I'm not convinced his TC tirade changed any minds as much as his taking charge at camp did) it cost the tribe a strong player for challenges. He too was a cancer though, because he did a whole lot of destruction in his tirade and for that reason, it was a smart move. Personally I think I would have taken Nay out first and kept Shannon's physical strength on the tribe, but they both need to go.
So episode two rocked and made up for an average first episode and it will be interesting to see how this all plays out. If all is as it is portrayed (the producers wouldn't lead us astray would they, LOL) then Espada should run away with it, but unless it really is that obvious, I'm sure La Flor will rebound or there will be a tribal swap to change the game up. Speaking of tribal swaps, there hasn't been one for a few seasons, so it probably would come as a surprise and I can't imagine them leaving them separated by age the whole game.
So until next week... the Tribe has Spoken!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Survivor Nicaragua - Episode One
Well we are off to a new season of Survivor and I'm liking it already. I'm still learning everyones names, but I loved the intro where they thought they were two tribes and the search for the Medallion of Power, then only to be switched up. I like it when they keep them off guard.
I think the young group, La Flor, are cocky and I think that will catch up with them. I do think they made a smart move to take the flint and fishing gear over the Medalion, especially since it goes to the other tribe once it is used.
My first impressions of the tribes:
La Flor: Like I said earlier I think they are cocky, but that is normal. I think Jud is a doofis and Kelly B will be a good player, if they don't vote her out due to her leg. It will be interesting to watch Chase to see if he will be a good player or not. The rest of them I didn't get a good feel for yet.
Espada: Overall I like this tribe. Jimmy T. got on my nerves and Marty could be another one that will over time, but I really like Jane and Holly. I was glad to see Jimmy Johnson stick around because I think he will be a great motivator for this tribe. I also agree that he can win this game, if he makes it to the end, but I don't think he will. Wendy shot herself in the foot, when she opened her mouth. I don't think it would have turned out any better if she would have been herself and I'm not even sure it would have turned out better if she had kept her mouth shut at tribal, but she was the smart move to get rid of tonight. Personally I think the tribe made the wise move not using the medalion, because they may need it next time and if they used it, they would have been at the bigger disadvantage next time. Granted they did lose, and it did seem like it was fairly close, so using it may have given them the win, but you never know.
Overall, I'm glad the show is back on, although I wish it was still on Thursdays, and it does look like it will be a good season. I am keeping my eye on Yve from La Flor and Holly on Espada. Holly gets my attention because she was smart to shed her alliance and vote with the tribe and if she always thinks that way, she should go far.
So until next week, the Tribe has spoken.
I think the young group, La Flor, are cocky and I think that will catch up with them. I do think they made a smart move to take the flint and fishing gear over the Medalion, especially since it goes to the other tribe once it is used.
My first impressions of the tribes:
La Flor: Like I said earlier I think they are cocky, but that is normal. I think Jud is a doofis and Kelly B will be a good player, if they don't vote her out due to her leg. It will be interesting to watch Chase to see if he will be a good player or not. The rest of them I didn't get a good feel for yet.
Espada: Overall I like this tribe. Jimmy T. got on my nerves and Marty could be another one that will over time, but I really like Jane and Holly. I was glad to see Jimmy Johnson stick around because I think he will be a great motivator for this tribe. I also agree that he can win this game, if he makes it to the end, but I don't think he will. Wendy shot herself in the foot, when she opened her mouth. I don't think it would have turned out any better if she would have been herself and I'm not even sure it would have turned out better if she had kept her mouth shut at tribal, but she was the smart move to get rid of tonight. Personally I think the tribe made the wise move not using the medalion, because they may need it next time and if they used it, they would have been at the bigger disadvantage next time. Granted they did lose, and it did seem like it was fairly close, so using it may have given them the win, but you never know.
Overall, I'm glad the show is back on, although I wish it was still on Thursdays, and it does look like it will be a good season. I am keeping my eye on Yve from La Flor and Holly on Espada. Holly gets my attention because she was smart to shed her alliance and vote with the tribe and if she always thinks that way, she should go far.
So until next week, the Tribe has spoken.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Episode 14 - We Have Our First Two Time Winner!
Well the season of Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains has come to a close and I am happy to report that I predicted the final 3 and winner here on this blog, several weeks ago.
As suspected, with Colby's loss at the immunity challenge proved to be the final nail in his coffin and I loved his I'm resigned to going speech, then a little bit later he tries to work on Russell. Finally nice to see Colby actually play the game. He made it farther than I expected him to and it was also good to see that the animosity between him and Jerri, that existed in the All-Star season, seems to have disappeared.
I always enjoy the Fallen Comrades portion of the final episode and leading up to the final immunity challenge. This challenge was awesome and as Jeff said, it was the closest challenge in history, especially for a final immunity challenge. I'm glad Russell got the immunity, but would have been ok if Parvati got it as well. Actually it would have been interesting if Parvati would have got it to see if she would have gotten rid of Russell and kept Jerri. I thought Parvati was going to get it there when she was walking right down the middle, right towards it, and Russell and Jerri were going along the rope.
Jerri gets voted out, which was the correct move, from Russell's perspective. If he would have voted out Parvati, instead of Jerri, then he would have looked even worse than he did, at least to the Jury.
In the final tribal council, I thought that all three opening comments were good, but I thought that Russell and Sandra's were a little better than Parvati's. I thought the Jury's questions/comments pretty much sucked. Once again we had a bunch of jury members going on and on about morals and playing the game with integrity. While each person has to make that decision for themselves, this game is about manipulating and deceiving. I really expected more out of an all star jury, since they should have realized that.
With that said, did they get the vote wrong? It is hard to say.
Sandra didn't have the strategic game that Parvati and Russell had, but she did try to get the Heroes to get out Russell, but they were too stupid to listen to her. I think that by her pointing that out, that swayed several to vote for her. Sandra is a great talker and her game was similar to her game in Pearl Islands.
Russell once again lacked the social game necessary to win. As Rob pointed out and Russell just about admitted, he only plays to get to the end and not to win. That reason alone prevents Russell from being called the best player to ever play the game. By his logic, he played twice and made it to the end twice, yet didn't win, but he can't be the best because Sandra did the same thing, but won twice. Russell really needs to pay attention, should he be asked back again for another all star season.
Parvati played as good of a strategic game as Russell, but had the benefit of playing a great social game as well. She is also good in challenges, which helps to save your butt sometimes. In my mind Parvati deserved to win this season and I still believe that Parvati is the best player to ever play the game. I think the reason why she didn't win is that she really didn't do that great at answering the questions, which surprised me, and Sandra did a great job of answering the questions. I'm not so sure that her being in an alliance with Russell hurt her, but I also don't think it helped.
All in all this was the best season to date. It would have been really fun to see this cast play each other as complete strangers, just to see how different it would have turned out, because I think it would have been completely different.
The reunion show was good as always, at least since Jeff started doing them, and while I was happy Russell won the America's vote over Rupert, I disagree with America's vote for dumbest move. Here were the scenarios:
Colby taking Tina to the finals - While this was dumb from an economic standpoint, Colby did stay true to alliance, so I don't think it was that dumb.
Tyson flipping to vote out Parvati - This was a pretty dumb move, especially since his side had the numbers, but he was trying to make a move and it would have been brilliant had it worked. So definitely not the dumbest move.
James getting voted out with two idols - This was not the dumbest move, although it was dumb. It is more that it was being naive, not dumb. It has happened to others since as well.
J.T. giving Russell the idol - As Jeff said, this was a great move in theory, should Russell had actually been in trouble, but he wasn't. This is similar to the move Tyson made, trying to make a move in the game, so definitely not the dumbest move. Also J.T.'s move didn't cost him immediately.
The dumbest move by far is Erik giving up the immunity idol and getting voted out at that tribal council. When you are at the end of the game, you never give up your necklace, unless you know 100% that you are safe and are controlling the game. This rarely happens and it is much better to give up a hidden immunity idol, which is done after the vote, than to give up a necklace before the vote. So America missed the mark on this one and Erik still holds the dumbest move distinction, in my mind.
So now we have some time to ponder the past 20 seasons, before the next season begins. So look for my blogs once and a while and I'll definitely will be back in full force for season 21.
Until next time... The Tribe has spoken.
As suspected, with Colby's loss at the immunity challenge proved to be the final nail in his coffin and I loved his I'm resigned to going speech, then a little bit later he tries to work on Russell. Finally nice to see Colby actually play the game. He made it farther than I expected him to and it was also good to see that the animosity between him and Jerri, that existed in the All-Star season, seems to have disappeared.
I always enjoy the Fallen Comrades portion of the final episode and leading up to the final immunity challenge. This challenge was awesome and as Jeff said, it was the closest challenge in history, especially for a final immunity challenge. I'm glad Russell got the immunity, but would have been ok if Parvati got it as well. Actually it would have been interesting if Parvati would have got it to see if she would have gotten rid of Russell and kept Jerri. I thought Parvati was going to get it there when she was walking right down the middle, right towards it, and Russell and Jerri were going along the rope.
Jerri gets voted out, which was the correct move, from Russell's perspective. If he would have voted out Parvati, instead of Jerri, then he would have looked even worse than he did, at least to the Jury.
In the final tribal council, I thought that all three opening comments were good, but I thought that Russell and Sandra's were a little better than Parvati's. I thought the Jury's questions/comments pretty much sucked. Once again we had a bunch of jury members going on and on about morals and playing the game with integrity. While each person has to make that decision for themselves, this game is about manipulating and deceiving. I really expected more out of an all star jury, since they should have realized that.
With that said, did they get the vote wrong? It is hard to say.
Sandra didn't have the strategic game that Parvati and Russell had, but she did try to get the Heroes to get out Russell, but they were too stupid to listen to her. I think that by her pointing that out, that swayed several to vote for her. Sandra is a great talker and her game was similar to her game in Pearl Islands.
Russell once again lacked the social game necessary to win. As Rob pointed out and Russell just about admitted, he only plays to get to the end and not to win. That reason alone prevents Russell from being called the best player to ever play the game. By his logic, he played twice and made it to the end twice, yet didn't win, but he can't be the best because Sandra did the same thing, but won twice. Russell really needs to pay attention, should he be asked back again for another all star season.
Parvati played as good of a strategic game as Russell, but had the benefit of playing a great social game as well. She is also good in challenges, which helps to save your butt sometimes. In my mind Parvati deserved to win this season and I still believe that Parvati is the best player to ever play the game. I think the reason why she didn't win is that she really didn't do that great at answering the questions, which surprised me, and Sandra did a great job of answering the questions. I'm not so sure that her being in an alliance with Russell hurt her, but I also don't think it helped.
All in all this was the best season to date. It would have been really fun to see this cast play each other as complete strangers, just to see how different it would have turned out, because I think it would have been completely different.
The reunion show was good as always, at least since Jeff started doing them, and while I was happy Russell won the America's vote over Rupert, I disagree with America's vote for dumbest move. Here were the scenarios:
Colby taking Tina to the finals - While this was dumb from an economic standpoint, Colby did stay true to alliance, so I don't think it was that dumb.
Tyson flipping to vote out Parvati - This was a pretty dumb move, especially since his side had the numbers, but he was trying to make a move and it would have been brilliant had it worked. So definitely not the dumbest move.
James getting voted out with two idols - This was not the dumbest move, although it was dumb. It is more that it was being naive, not dumb. It has happened to others since as well.
J.T. giving Russell the idol - As Jeff said, this was a great move in theory, should Russell had actually been in trouble, but he wasn't. This is similar to the move Tyson made, trying to make a move in the game, so definitely not the dumbest move. Also J.T.'s move didn't cost him immediately.
The dumbest move by far is Erik giving up the immunity idol and getting voted out at that tribal council. When you are at the end of the game, you never give up your necklace, unless you know 100% that you are safe and are controlling the game. This rarely happens and it is much better to give up a hidden immunity idol, which is done after the vote, than to give up a necklace before the vote. So America missed the mark on this one and Erik still holds the dumbest move distinction, in my mind.
So now we have some time to ponder the past 20 seasons, before the next season begins. So look for my blogs once and a while and I'll definitely will be back in full force for season 21.
Until next time... The Tribe has spoken.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Episode 13 - Time to Tie Die
Once again a Hero goes home with Rupert and personally I'm glad to see him go and I really do hope Colby is next. The reason is neither Rupert or Colby have played the game well enough to deserve to win, so I'd rather no Heroes be left at the final 3, so that isn't a reason for the jury to vote for them.
Sandra was smart to play the idol, although it looked like Rupert was going regardless, since Parvati won the immunity challenge. I'm really hoping the final three is Parvati, Russell and Sandra, because I don't think Jerri deserves to win, but if Russell is now being true to Jerri, instead of Parvati, then it is possible Parvati could be out after Colby.
I love the family episodes and I loved how close it came at the end. I think Jerri should have taken Russell, but not because he is in an alliance with her, but because he came closest to winning the challenge. Parvati would have been the next choice.
So let's look at the final 5:
Colby - I have always been a fan of his, but in this case, he doesn't deserve to win. He has practically lucked himself through this game and never seemed like he had a strategy, other than to be aligned with Tom. I think he is gone next.
Jerri - While Russell declared alliegence to her, I'm not so sure he wants her in the final 3. I could actually see her winning if it came down to her, Russell and Sandra in the finals.
Sandra - I've always like Sandra too but I don't think she has played well enough to win this time. I initially thought she may win, but the only way I see her having a shot is if Russell and Jerri are sitting next to her. Even then, as I mentioned above, I think Jerri might actually get the vote, but then again, Sandra did try to help the Heroes, after the merge.
Russell - Will not win regardless. Once again his social game, or lack thereof, will cost him. That is why I no longer think he is the best Survivor to play the game, even though I still think he deserved to win last season.
Parvati - If she makes it to the final, then I think she has this game won, which will be the second time for her, which will make her the best player in Survivor history. Not only winning twice, but her style of game play is great. She excels at the social game and through that can be very manipulative. So I'm actually rooting for her to win.
So until Sunday... the Tribe has spoken.
Sandra was smart to play the idol, although it looked like Rupert was going regardless, since Parvati won the immunity challenge. I'm really hoping the final three is Parvati, Russell and Sandra, because I don't think Jerri deserves to win, but if Russell is now being true to Jerri, instead of Parvati, then it is possible Parvati could be out after Colby.
I love the family episodes and I loved how close it came at the end. I think Jerri should have taken Russell, but not because he is in an alliance with her, but because he came closest to winning the challenge. Parvati would have been the next choice.
So let's look at the final 5:
Colby - I have always been a fan of his, but in this case, he doesn't deserve to win. He has practically lucked himself through this game and never seemed like he had a strategy, other than to be aligned with Tom. I think he is gone next.
Jerri - While Russell declared alliegence to her, I'm not so sure he wants her in the final 3. I could actually see her winning if it came down to her, Russell and Sandra in the finals.
Sandra - I've always like Sandra too but I don't think she has played well enough to win this time. I initially thought she may win, but the only way I see her having a shot is if Russell and Jerri are sitting next to her. Even then, as I mentioned above, I think Jerri might actually get the vote, but then again, Sandra did try to help the Heroes, after the merge.
Russell - Will not win regardless. Once again his social game, or lack thereof, will cost him. That is why I no longer think he is the best Survivor to play the game, even though I still think he deserved to win last season.
Parvati - If she makes it to the final, then I think she has this game won, which will be the second time for her, which will make her the best player in Survivor history. Not only winning twice, but her style of game play is great. She excels at the social game and through that can be very manipulative. So I'm actually rooting for her to win.
So until Sunday... the Tribe has spoken.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Episode 12 - Two Tribal Coucils and Candice and Danielle gone
Another great episode and a bold move by Russell and it could be a great move or it could be a bad move, but either way, it may cost him the game. Before I get to that, lets step back a little bit.
The first challenge was amazing to watch everyone step down so quickly and it came down to Parvati and Rupert and Parvati won. The twist was a clue to a hidden immunity idol, which Sandra found, but Rupert was smart to put a rock in his pocket to cast doubt and it worked. The girls were dumb to vote off Candice instead of Colby, because it cost Danielle the game. If they would have voted Colby, Russell wouldn't have questioned his alliance, meaning he wouldn't have seen the need to get rid of Danielle or Parvati. This is also where Russell's paranoia may have hurt him or may have made it a brilliant move. By breaking up Parvati and Danielle, he prevents a possible problem later, but he has also assured that Danielle will not vote for him, should he make the finals. Also there was talk that they thought there would be a final two, but they are being observant, since the jury started with 12, which means there will be 9 jury members and 3 finalists.
Moving on to the second challenge, Russell was a beast and deserved to win that challenge. Colby was disappointing and really not anything like the person we saw in the Outback. The challenge worked out well though as Parvati or Russell could get immunity and only Rupert was what could have changed things. But ultimately Russell won and then pitted Danielle and Parvati against each other and Danielle dug her own grave at Tribal Council, as I believe that Jerri wasn't planning on voting for her. So was it a good move by Russell, let's analyze it:
Keeping Danielle and not making the waves would have kept the peace and assuming that Parvati wouldn't have turned on Russell (something I think she would do eventually), then they had their final 3. I think Parvati would have won in that scenario.
Getting rid of Danielle, Russell splits up the dynamic duo of Parvati and Danielle, which I think was something that needed to happen at some point, but the way it was done has cost Russell one vote for sure. I will be really shocked if Russell get's Danielle's vote, should he gets to the end. I'm not sure how the rest of the jury feels, but I don't think they like Russell either and it really depends who he brings to the end. I really don't think that Russell will go with Rupert and Colby, at least longer than one vote, if at all.
So I think that Russell's best bet in the finals is to sit next to Parvati and Sandra because I think if Rupert or Colby make it to the end, with the Jury consisting of mostly Heroes, they will win. With that said, I don't think Russell will be able to win. I don't think the Jury is going to care that Parvati and Sandra have won previously, if sitting next to Russell.
My personal preference is that either Russell or Parvati would win this game, because I think they are the best two players in the game and in the history of Survivor. I really think Parvati is a better player, so I really hope she wins again. For some reason though I think Sandra may get to the end and may end up winning again.
The previews make it seem like all hell is breaking loose, but I think that is more editing than anything. I think Russell is playing Rupert and Colby and one of them will go home.
So until next week... the Tribe has spoken.
The first challenge was amazing to watch everyone step down so quickly and it came down to Parvati and Rupert and Parvati won. The twist was a clue to a hidden immunity idol, which Sandra found, but Rupert was smart to put a rock in his pocket to cast doubt and it worked. The girls were dumb to vote off Candice instead of Colby, because it cost Danielle the game. If they would have voted Colby, Russell wouldn't have questioned his alliance, meaning he wouldn't have seen the need to get rid of Danielle or Parvati. This is also where Russell's paranoia may have hurt him or may have made it a brilliant move. By breaking up Parvati and Danielle, he prevents a possible problem later, but he has also assured that Danielle will not vote for him, should he make the finals. Also there was talk that they thought there would be a final two, but they are being observant, since the jury started with 12, which means there will be 9 jury members and 3 finalists.
Moving on to the second challenge, Russell was a beast and deserved to win that challenge. Colby was disappointing and really not anything like the person we saw in the Outback. The challenge worked out well though as Parvati or Russell could get immunity and only Rupert was what could have changed things. But ultimately Russell won and then pitted Danielle and Parvati against each other and Danielle dug her own grave at Tribal Council, as I believe that Jerri wasn't planning on voting for her. So was it a good move by Russell, let's analyze it:
Keeping Danielle and not making the waves would have kept the peace and assuming that Parvati wouldn't have turned on Russell (something I think she would do eventually), then they had their final 3. I think Parvati would have won in that scenario.
Getting rid of Danielle, Russell splits up the dynamic duo of Parvati and Danielle, which I think was something that needed to happen at some point, but the way it was done has cost Russell one vote for sure. I will be really shocked if Russell get's Danielle's vote, should he gets to the end. I'm not sure how the rest of the jury feels, but I don't think they like Russell either and it really depends who he brings to the end. I really don't think that Russell will go with Rupert and Colby, at least longer than one vote, if at all.
So I think that Russell's best bet in the finals is to sit next to Parvati and Sandra because I think if Rupert or Colby make it to the end, with the Jury consisting of mostly Heroes, they will win. With that said, I don't think Russell will be able to win. I don't think the Jury is going to care that Parvati and Sandra have won previously, if sitting next to Russell.
My personal preference is that either Russell or Parvati would win this game, because I think they are the best two players in the game and in the history of Survivor. I really think Parvati is a better player, so I really hope she wins again. For some reason though I think Sandra may get to the end and may end up winning again.
The previews make it seem like all hell is breaking loose, but I think that is more editing than anything. I think Russell is playing Rupert and Colby and one of them will go home.
So until next week... the Tribe has spoken.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Episode 11 - Flip Flop Amanda's Gone
Another week, another idol played, even though it wasn't needed, but I think Russell was smart to play it, because he was marked, but he found out about it. I think that Candice flipping was a good move for her, because even if she stayed with the Heroes and Sandra, she may not have been any better off. With Sandra flipping as well, that puts a target on her head, but from the previews it appears that the Villains are breaking up... but don't always believe what you see in the previews.
The reward challenge was fun and I always like it when the pressure is on and the last person comes through. Colby got to spend the night with two girls and watch them fight over an immunity clue. Amanda gave back the clue, which I'm not sure I would have done. Danielle may have found it, but possession is 9/10 of the law and she was dumb to put it on the ground. She should have sat on it like Russell did when he found the idol. If Danielle was smart, she would have gone looking for it by herself and not told anyone until she found it, but since it has been played, the idol will be back out in circulation. I'd love to see Russell find it again, without a clue.
The immunity challenge was great. Russell had a great base, but could have made it a little smaller and still had the stability. Jerri was so close to knocking hers down, but she played it smart and it was nice to see her win immunity.
Now that there are only 3 Heroes left, one would think that they will get picked off one by one, but if the Villains are fracturing as the previews indicate, then that will benefit the Heroes. It shall be interesting to see. I think there may be some truth to the fracturing, but I bet that either a hidden immunity or the immunity necklace will save the targeted villain and Colby will go home. Why Colby, because he is the biggest immunity threat and Jerri will want to outlast him again.
So until next week... the Tribe has spoken.
The reward challenge was fun and I always like it when the pressure is on and the last person comes through. Colby got to spend the night with two girls and watch them fight over an immunity clue. Amanda gave back the clue, which I'm not sure I would have done. Danielle may have found it, but possession is 9/10 of the law and she was dumb to put it on the ground. She should have sat on it like Russell did when he found the idol. If Danielle was smart, she would have gone looking for it by herself and not told anyone until she found it, but since it has been played, the idol will be back out in circulation. I'd love to see Russell find it again, without a clue.
The immunity challenge was great. Russell had a great base, but could have made it a little smaller and still had the stability. Jerri was so close to knocking hers down, but she played it smart and it was nice to see her win immunity.
Now that there are only 3 Heroes left, one would think that they will get picked off one by one, but if the Villains are fracturing as the previews indicate, then that will benefit the Heroes. It shall be interesting to see. I think there may be some truth to the fracturing, but I bet that either a hidden immunity or the immunity necklace will save the targeted villain and Colby will go home. Why Colby, because he is the biggest immunity threat and Jerri will want to outlast him again.
So until next week... the Tribe has spoken.
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