Thankfully, the producers squeezed two tribal councils into one episode. However, with Redemption Island still in play, they don't seem to be getting rid of many people. The season ends May 15th. That leaves time for four regular Wednesday episodes before the two-hour Sunday finale. Even if next week opens with a three-person duel which eliminates two of them, there will still be 10 Survivors remaining. How are they going to get down to five for the Sunday finale in 3 1/2 episodes? They must have another double-tribal council lined up somewhere.
Anyway, nothing too surprising to report regarding Mike and Dave's ouster. As for camp life, Rob has turned into Jim Jones minus the cyanide - but, can you blame him? He doesn't want his tribe to flip, but he also doesn't want Zapatera to like any of the Ometepe left. Rob wants Zapatera's votes at the final tribal, and it's hard to vote for sheep. Rob is giving them no choice. Who looks sillier, the controller, or the one being controlled?
There's no evidence that anyone is thinking about the endgame except Rob (who has the hidden immunity and knows who he wants with him at the end - Philip & Natalie). Natalie's plan is to report everything to Rob and hope he takes him. What's Ashley's plan? Grant's? Grant must know they're going to target him when they get to six. Is he ready for it? Does Andrea have a plan to split up Natalie and Ashley?
Survivor hooked me from the very first episode when the 16 castaways hit the beach in Borneo, and all went in their own direction not wanting to take instructions from anyone. One of the main themes of the series has been - how do you get people to work together when they are competing against each other, and no one has any formal authority? Natural leaders have always been targeted, and rarely successful. Democracy has never worked (tribes who vote on a leader crumble). This season is the first time where a single leader has thoroughly imposed his will on the others. It's fascinating, and creepy. I can't wait to see how it ends. I'm starting to think that Rob might actually win - though my gut tells me Ometepe will revolt against Rob at some point.
I find it hard to believe that Julie was truly offended by Ometepe's lack of compassion in voting Matt off. Julie is looking for reasons to dislike Ometepe, and Ometepe isn't giving her many - so she has to manufacture some. This is a woman who has mocked her own tribemates (Stephanie, Russell and Krista). Who is she to assume the role of island ethicist? Yes, what was done to Matt was cold - but people who throw challenges have no right to comment on it. The misfortune being heaped on Zapatera is much deserved. Let it be a lesson to anyone who plays this game - don't throw immunity challenges on Day 8.
Where is Tyson when you need him? In Heroes v. Villains he was there to tell Coach not to wear feathers to tribal and to do his Tai in private. Philip could use a guy like that right now. Having said that, can the producers report on Philip's words and deeds without the campy music? I believe they even switched on the hokey soundtrack when Philip was talking about his grandfather. It was a tad disrespectful.
I guess Dave isn't such a puzzle wiz after all? Grant beat him handily building the pyramid - and Mike looked to be ahead of him also. Was Sarita right? Does Dave freak out under pressure? That's good news for Matt.
Finally, after the first tribal, Jeff said to Zapatera as they were leaving that if you want to stay in the game you have to dig deep. Jeff uses that phrase a lot, but he really emphasized the words "dig deep" this time around. Is there a buried idol back at camp after all?
Anyway, nothing too surprising to report regarding Mike and Dave's ouster. As for camp life, Rob has turned into Jim Jones minus the cyanide - but, can you blame him? He doesn't want his tribe to flip, but he also doesn't want Zapatera to like any of the Ometepe left. Rob wants Zapatera's votes at the final tribal, and it's hard to vote for sheep. Rob is giving them no choice. Who looks sillier, the controller, or the one being controlled?
There's no evidence that anyone is thinking about the endgame except Rob (who has the hidden immunity and knows who he wants with him at the end - Philip & Natalie). Natalie's plan is to report everything to Rob and hope he takes him. What's Ashley's plan? Grant's? Grant must know they're going to target him when they get to six. Is he ready for it? Does Andrea have a plan to split up Natalie and Ashley?
Survivor hooked me from the very first episode when the 16 castaways hit the beach in Borneo, and all went in their own direction not wanting to take instructions from anyone. One of the main themes of the series has been - how do you get people to work together when they are competing against each other, and no one has any formal authority? Natural leaders have always been targeted, and rarely successful. Democracy has never worked (tribes who vote on a leader crumble). This season is the first time where a single leader has thoroughly imposed his will on the others. It's fascinating, and creepy. I can't wait to see how it ends. I'm starting to think that Rob might actually win - though my gut tells me Ometepe will revolt against Rob at some point.
I find it hard to believe that Julie was truly offended by Ometepe's lack of compassion in voting Matt off. Julie is looking for reasons to dislike Ometepe, and Ometepe isn't giving her many - so she has to manufacture some. This is a woman who has mocked her own tribemates (Stephanie, Russell and Krista). Who is she to assume the role of island ethicist? Yes, what was done to Matt was cold - but people who throw challenges have no right to comment on it. The misfortune being heaped on Zapatera is much deserved. Let it be a lesson to anyone who plays this game - don't throw immunity challenges on Day 8.
Where is Tyson when you need him? In Heroes v. Villains he was there to tell Coach not to wear feathers to tribal and to do his Tai in private. Philip could use a guy like that right now. Having said that, can the producers report on Philip's words and deeds without the campy music? I believe they even switched on the hokey soundtrack when Philip was talking about his grandfather. It was a tad disrespectful.
I guess Dave isn't such a puzzle wiz after all? Grant beat him handily building the pyramid - and Mike looked to be ahead of him also. Was Sarita right? Does Dave freak out under pressure? That's good news for Matt.
Finally, after the first tribal, Jeff said to Zapatera as they were leaving that if you want to stay in the game you have to dig deep. Jeff uses that phrase a lot, but he really emphasized the words "dig deep" this time around. Is there a buried idol back at camp after all?
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