Survivor

[Rockinonahigh]

Im watching with a wary eye,russel needs to go imhp.Lisa I hope can stay an d have a decent chance.

[Parker]

I'm concerned for Lisa as well - that banker woman really decided at minute one that she didnt like or trust Lisa ("the older lady") and Lisa, who is normally a very personable and funny woman has sort of distanced herself from the tribe. She did *really* well in the challenge and I hope people notice and remember tat, but I think the first time her tribe loses, she might be gone unless she does something to show them that the Brazilian woman is their weak link in challenges and around camp.

I LOVE that Mike was one of the returning players - I, too, hope he and Lisa go far.

That Zane strategy was one of the dumbest things I have see on Survivor in a long time - and the fact that he thought that would work? Wow lol. There are 2 people on his tribe who I liked, but I am not good with the names right now - one was the therapist woman and the other was the guy with the long hair that she hangs with - I'd love to see them go far.


The 3 tribe thing: I have to wonder if they are going to keep it for very long .... when they did the female vs. male thing with them all living on the same beach, that only lasted a few tribals; so I am wondering if, after the next tribal when the numbers are even (16), they might tell everyone to drop their buffs at the beginning of the next episode (ep3) and then mix them all up into 2 tribes. Or maybe they will wait 3 more tribals - when there are 14 people ....

I think if Lisa's team can win another challenge and if the 3 tribes merge into 2, then she might have a shot at staying at least as long as the merge - but as it stands right now, she might be the first of that tribe to go and that would suck.

Regardless - should be fun to watch this season.

[gaea]

since this week was primarily focused on the tribe that lost last week as well as this week,.....I was glad to see Roxy get voted out i wasn't really a fan of hers after this episode, i like Angie and Malcolm and i like Lisa so i hope she continues to grow and find herself on this show.

[Dutch Leonard]

Our local CBS affiliate saw fit to air a debate between Leonard Boswell and Tom Latham (Iowa congressional race). Survivor was aired at 2:07 am this morning (after all the late shows and two infomercials).

Russell provided what may be one of the most iconic speeches of Survivor-right up there and maybe surpassing Susan Hawk's rats and snakes dying of thirst in the desert speech.

While everyone listened in disbelief, he said something along the lines of "God made me perfect so I'm not supposed to fail." He just did not understand why everything sucked so much for him.

And the tiniest tribe in Survivor history became even tinier. Would be funny if they didn't absorb them into the other tribes and they dominated and made it to the merge as a two man team. I mean, can they have the other teams sit out four guys for challenges?

[gaea]

lol that would be funny, did you see how the women snarled at that bs...?

Im hoping for the 2 that are left remaining on that tribe....I am pulling for them for sure.

I think that the 2 left will be absorbed into the other tribes next week.

[Dutch Leonard]

That kid calling Lisa "the Church Lady" and "sweet little old Lisa". Sheesh.

Gaea was right, the tiny two person tribe was absorbed into the other two tribes last week. This week we got the merge.

[Parker]

Originally Posted by Dutch Leonard

And the tiniest tribe in Survivor history became even tinier. Would be funny if they didn't absorb them into the other tribes and they dominated and made it to the merge as a two man team. I mean, can they have the other teams sit out four guys for challenges?

Actually, there was a tribe of one during the 10th season in Palau - one of the tribes just kept losing and losing and losing (like Denise and Malcolm's tribe) until it was down to Stephanie and a guy - they went to tribal and since they couldnt vote, they had a fire challenge and Stephanie won, making her the only surviving member of that tribe.

She was then absorbed into the other tribe, so there was no real merge that season - and I think that was the only season without an actual merge.

I really like Lisa, Denise, and Malcolm - I know he called Lisa the "church lady" (which made me think of Dana Carvey on SNL and I lol'd) and more then one of them has called her "old" - but I still rally like those 3 and would be so happy to see them make it to the final with Denise or Lisa winning at the end.

[gaea]

Originally Posted by Dutch Leonard

That kid calling Lisa "the Church Lady" and "sweet little old Lisa". Sheesh.

Gaea was right, the tiny two person tribe was absorbed into the other two tribes last week. This week we got the merge.

I missed the merge trick or treating with the grandkids....

Who got voted off?

[Dutch Leonard]

Originally Posted by gaea

I missed the merge trick or treating with the grandkids....

Who got voted off?

Another pretty brunette bites the dust. Penner played his immunity idol and dodged elimination. RC will be the first member of the jury.

[Parker]

Man, Probst called it last night when he said that last night's tribal vote may go down in Survivor history as one of the biggest lost opportunities. Man, that was dumb.

I mean, dont get me wrong - I didnt exactly like Jeff - he'd been becoming increasingly hostile for absolutely no reason, except that he didnt want a returning player to win. That was it - his whole reason for acting like more and more of an ass each week. It was weird to watch and made me wonder if there were a lot more things going on that they were leaving off the episodes or what.

But for Penner to talk all of those people into voting for Pete but then he turns around and votes for Abi instead? Wtf was that??

I know that Scupin also messed it up by voting for Jeff, but if Penner has stayed the course, there would have been a tie and they might have been able to get rid of Pete.

Speaking of Pete - what a horrible idea it was for Lisa to trust him with the info about Malcolm having an idol and her plan to blind-side him. I mean, she really had no choice because she had to talk to them to get them to vote for Malcolm (I like Lisa, but I'm glad it didnt work!), but Pete - he just ran right to Malcolm and then believed him when he said he didnt have the idol.

So yeah, last night was crazy and the tribal council was freaking awesome because so many people tried to throw others under the buss, secrets were brought out into the open, idols revealed, etc - it was a great tribal council. lol

Ok, enough venting - next week looks like Lisa might *finally* step away from the jerks of her original tribe and alliance and go with another alliance - this time, I hope she keeps a few more things closer to her chest (or vest, which ever you prefer lol)!

[LaneyDoll]

I liked Lisa when I was little and she was Blair. She has really not been in my radar much on this game.

But, something about her this last episode really rubbed me the wrong way. I think it was telling the secret about Malcolm's idol---and only because she found it in the way that she did. Maybe I do not want to think that she is devious?

I am, and have been rooting for Denise. I really like Jeff but he is gone so now Denise has my full support.

[princessbelle]

Finally got caught up with On Demand.

My fav is Denise. That girl is kick azz. Tough is an understatement. She has suffered so much with no food, always on the loosing side. I was so happy to see her eating those ribs!!!!

I feel she is genuine and i definitely have a Team Denise shirt on (figuratively)

My second pic would be tied with Lisa and Malcolm. Although, i agree with LaneyDoll, Lisa's actions by revealing Malcolm's idol, pissed me off a little.

All i can say is bless all of them. I wouldn't survive 2 hours at a place like that especially with no chocolate or sunscreen!!!!

Speaking of surviving....would be fun for all of us to have a comp like that. Maybe we can talk Medusa into organizing one!!!!! I'll take pictures. That will be my involvement.

[Parker]

I am so happy that Denise won - she was my 2nd favorite player behind Lisa from day one. I also think this was the first season of Survivor when my 4 favorite players made it to the final four and I would have been happy if any one of those four had won.

It was also really cool to see my girl, Lisa win the player of the game $100K

Good season - and next season should be a good one as well since it is another fans vs. favorites and if you can believe the pics they flashed on the screen, Coach, (bad) Russell, and Rupert will be among the faves playing.

[firegal]

Ditto Parker.

I just finished it ....devo. These two ladies were great,very different but great.

[sharkchomp]

This was by far my favorite season of Survivor. I'm so glad that Denise won! She really did play an excellent game. I liked Malcolm too but in the end she outwitted and outlasted him. I was also rooting for Lisa. I enjoyed watching her inner battle and that she found resolution and peace within herself in the end. I liked that she allowed herself to play the game. I also liked it when Denise said she wouldn't apologize for being up there in the final three. Great season!!!! I'm uncertain about next season, I like to see new faces and the 'favorites' thing is getting old to me. But... I'll watch anyway!

~~~shark~~~~~~~

[Dante]

Glad that Denise won also. Surprised that Abi went that far! Denise was a gamer. Malcolm was a threat due to his excelling at most challenges. I liked Lisa too. Glad she won some money. Survivor used to give away cars, but, haven't in a long time??

[Dante]

Next wednesday new season.....Fans vs Favorites. He's backkkkkk.....
Brandon Hantz! and remember nerdy, Cochran? and Phillip! lol Oh and Malcolm is back too..
Hoping gaea comes and helps me update this and get it going.
Survivors ready and GO!

[Parker]

Oh god, Phillip -- every time I see a commercial showing him, I cringe lol -- I hope he leaves his tighty-pinkies at home this time!

[gaea]

Here is a cast preview along with a link to the cast member pages


Im not sure how i feel about the returnees lmao.....this is gonna be a good one perhaps...

Cast Bio
http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/season/26/cast/

the frst 8 returnees.....um well i think im just gonna have to root for a "fan" and not a favorite.

It should be an interesting mix up with the returnees (fav's) my personal all time favorite is Rupert they should have brought him back

[Parker]

So, it isnt that I have no interest in Survivor this season - I am actually enjoying it - but I have no real vested interest in who wins or who gets voted off.

I am sure that will change right around the merge when the numbers are whittled down to a number my addled brain can manage, lol, that's what usually happens during seasons when I feel like this.

Of course, I was bummed to see Francesca get voted off -first- for the second time. I liked her more this time than last time, so to see her get screwed like that for a second time was not cool.

Also, while I am not rooting for anyone just yet, I did find myself hoping the fans would pull out a win tonight - they have only won, what, once, and since that have done nothing but vote people out, lose rewards, and even lose a player to an injury .... I felt bad for them and wanted to see them pull out an immunity win just so the underdogs could have a night off!