That one was predictable. Though I'm sill, looking forward to see how the new teams will look like.


Thankfully, both of them are gone now.

An unfortunately dull episode of Survivor. Kind of disappointing considering how amazing the first two episodes were. I miss having two separate challenges per episode.

But oh my god, Crazy Fisherman Jimmy is INSANE. I'm so happy he got voted off so I don't have to deal with him anymore.

I'm torn between wanting to find Marty smarmy and admiring him for his aggressive gameplay.

Also, Holly is still batshit crazy, as evidenced by her "...sorry about your shoes" when voting.

In other news, Naonka continues on her quest to be the most horrible person who has ever lived. Calling Kelly B. a "charity case" is really revolting. I actually laughed at her crying in the preview for next week's episode. She's so frickin' hateful, and she's also so clearly trying to play up this hellish persona for the cameras that I want to slap her. Perhaps scariest of all, Naonka makes me miss Russell. RUSSELL. Terrifying.

Brenda, on the other hand, is awesome...despite choosing to be allied with Naonka's vile ass (which is admittedly smart considering she technically has the idol). She rocked the challenge and is a breath of fresh air on that tribe.

Why does Alina look so much like Amber (of Rob and Amber)? It's kind of uncanny. Also, Purple Kelly has not had a SINGLE confessional or line of dialogue this entire season. It's totally reminiscent of that other chick named Kelly from Samoa who never spoke and then got blindsided by Russell's immunity idol.

I'm really glad the tribes are shuffling next week. Mostly because it means there's more of a chance for Naonka to get knocked down a peg.

I missed last week's episode but caught this one.

I still don't get why or how the older tribe would want to vote off JJ. Did they just not like him as a leader because it seems like that one smarmy guy who got Jimmy T voted off wants to be leader yet not at the same time.

I really thought Jimmy T had saved himself with his speech and it seemed like a couple of the members were definitely gonna get rid of Danny but that didn't happen. I mean, why would hang on to a player who doesn't even compete in challenges when the other team has a real handicapped girl competing all the time. It made no sense to me.

Finally, I think that guy is gonna get played. Why did that girl give Nakia the immunity idol anyway? Why she told him about her relationship with the black girl too is a bit surprising as well. People can't keep secrets on that island and by telling someone it's bound to leak out eventually.

Libs.

You and I are thinking alike!

I miss Jimmy Johnson. Marty is not nearly as smart as he thinks he is. Naonka may be one of the worst humans of all time. Overall I'm worried about this season. I haven't found anyone to really cheer for.

This feels like Fiji all over again

There might not be anyone to cheer for (at least not so far), but I think this has been a very fun season so far and feels like a fresher show than ever. With the reshuffle things will only get more interesting.

Also is it just me or is anyone else bothered with the hidden immunity idols? Why are they in a shape of a key? It would be great if those actually weren't the immunity idols but they needed to unlock something. And it would be cool it the lock was on the Medallion. Then it would make more sense why it has to go from one tribe to another.

Dang, that was kinda disappointing, I liked Tyrone. He just had the misfortune to end up with Crazy Lady Holly and Doesn't Know What's Going On Dan from his old tribe. And we were semi-close to actually getting rid of NaOnka, so that was added sadness. Speaking of Dan, why were he and his bad knee never in the conversation as someone to vote out (and it looks like he wants out next week anyway)? Yve also seems doomed, which sucks because she's appealing.

And about NaOnka: for all of this witch's trying to seem all intimidating and treating other people like shit, she crumbles because of rain in one day? Are you kidding me? I had no sympathy for her. When she said she's gotten more "support" from these other Survivor contestants than the actual people in her life following her divorce, did that surprise anyone? At least she's not on the same tribe as Kelly B. anymore so we don't have to hear her talk about the damn leg anymore.

Also, why on earth did Espada kill the chicken but not the rooster? Roosters don't lay eggs, chickens do! Insanity.

Alina and Jane seem to have benefited the most from the tribal switches. I like the composition of the new La Flor, although I hope Jill manages to survive despite her association with Marty.

I won't miss Tyrone. And he was the star of one of the creepiest scenes of this year's Survivor - the chicken bone chewing scene. WTF? Who chews on a chicken bone? Cats? Dogs? Maybe if their owner wants to risk them having a diarrhea. Humans? Most definitely not.

Naonke went from being a bitchy sorryass to being a sorry sorryass. It wasn't much of an improvement but it seemed like she got hold of her meds which I'm sure she's taking.

Yeah Libs I was wondering too why they went with a hen and not with a rooster. Rooster's meat is a little less tender, but I don't think they'd notice the difference in their situation and as you said - hen's lay eggs!

I didn't like they way the tribes got mixed. I'd prefer the thing they've done before - select captain's and then the one from the older tribe picks the one from the younger tribe, the one from the younger tribe picks the one from the older tribe and so on and so on... That way the mix would've been more interesting.

This way they basically gave away the younger people complete control.

Look at that, an immunity challenge where two of the "older" women (Jill and Crazy Holly) won individual immunity. I hope that shut up Probst for 5 minutes or so.

I was pretty upset Kelly B. was voted out for such petty reasons that she can't even help. She seems like an intelligent and sweet girl, and I was rooting for Marty to finally shut up and just get voted out already. But you can't always get what you want, I guess. At least the idol still being in the game could make things more interesting. Also, NOT voting for Marty in the tiebreaker made ABSOLUTELY no sense to me. I still don't get it.

Yve's departure was telegraphed the minute they finally started giving her significant screen time this episode. This was also a tough boot to take, as she was so much more scrappy and interesting than Useless Quitter Dan, who has gotten seriously lucky week after week.

Is Purple Kelly actually mute? Survivor has given people total non-edits in the past (Brett and that other Kelly from Samoa come to mind) but it's becoming kind of laughable at this point, especially considering she's a member of the dominant alliance.

I guess Jane is my favorite right now. Brenda is playing the best game by far, though. This season is starting to seriously sag after it started so promisingly. I just want something to get shaken up in a big way.

Yeah. I don't get why people switched over to Kelly B. The point was to get out the immunity idol. This way they could've get ridden of the idol AND Marty. Obviously Brenda stirred the pot wrong herself with her comments.

I'm sad to see Yve go. Dan is one of the most useless persons on Survivor ever.

I always like double elimination weeks. This one wasn't the best one but it was good. And yeah - this season started off pretty strong but it has been a bit non eventful for an episode or two.

I think that has ruined the season. Having two challenges creates more pressure for the contestants and makes for more interesting viewing. I am going to watch the latest episode over the weekend, but I am leaning towards not watching anymore. It is so boring and the contestants are dumber than usual. So far, this has been an awful season.

I agree. How this guy remains in the game befuddles me. He openly admits he can't do some challenges and they've seen him sit on the sidelines, so he can't give 100% effort in the game. I guess the team keeps him on because he's a good follower and can't be voted off at any time. It'd be crazy if he made it to the final four somehow. It'd be terrible, but crazy.

Sash is a dumb boy. Purple girl actually got some screen time this episode. But I completely get why they thought no one would care about her, she seems sooo bland and has that girlie stupidity syndrome.

Can the merge finally happen?

What on earth was running through the minds of the La Flor tribe? First, Marty idiotically agrees to give up his idol and we all wait for his inevitable ouster. But, no, wait...they just vote Jill out instead. Why? What was the point? I'm not understanding the logic or lack thereof here. To quote Shii Ann: stupid, stupid, stupid people. I still really enjoy Jane, though! She can stay.

Speaking of Jill, I liked her a lot but I think it was clearly a mistake to stay on a sinking ship and continue aligning herself with Marty. She should've tried to do what Jane did.

I wondered if TPTB were trying to give Naonka a more sympathetic edit the last few episodes, but her scary anger problems appear to be back in full force (I like how Alina crying over food actually upset her, and then of course the preview for next week). I totally laughed when Fabio peed in the water and she was up next to jump in it, though.

Oh, look, Purple Kelly gets her first confessional...and now we know why she never got one before.

I like Jill a lot. But she was never meant to survive... Jill and Holly are the first "older" females that are actually pretty competitive in physical terms.

Well, Alina and her near-identical resemblance to Amber (of Rob and Amber) got screwed. She seemed like a nice person and the animosity towards her (and Kelly B. earlier on) never felt explained. Why was she so hated and what exactly did she do that made her so "shady"? At least she made it to the jury.

Oh, and..."dirt squirrel"? What is that about? Benry is a gross creep.

Marty's tirade at tribal council was so obnoxious and condescending. I keep wanting him to get voted off and then it doesn't quite happen. He is right that Jane will win if she gets to the final tribal council. Primarily because Jane is freaking awesome. I don't really care she seems to have a screw or two loose in the big ol' noggin. She's definitely my favorite, and she's definitely playing the best game unless others take notice.

I don't even know what to say about Naonka anymore. She has gone so far past having typical social norms and understanding how people actually behave in a functional world that I almost feel sorry for her. Also, she farted during her interview about stealing the food. Like, really.

Also, I think Fabio is a sleeper in some sense of the word. I think he's smarter and more competitive than he's making himself look like to this crew, which is to his credit. I don't hate him.

marty actually played that very well. we'll see if it works out though.

Fabio is most certainly a sleeper.

I think Brenda still has the best chance of winning this game. She reminds me a bit of Parvati.

I realized that I actually have no one to root for this season.

I actually like having Marty around. If anything it's hilarious to see Jane all pissed about him and trying to vote him out every time but she always fails. It's kinda like waiting for Godot as it looks to me that Marty could make it far. He certainly gets only 2 jury votes so there are 7 or 8 more to be distributed, depending if we have final 2 or 3. So it wouldn't be crazy if people pushed him until the end. And he does make a point that Jane is a big threat if she makes it to the end.

Also Benry if anyone is a dirt squirrel it's Brenda. God those teeth. They're so small and creepy. Naonka is Crazy-Onka...

I don't get why everybody thinks Alina is that bad, I certainly do wonder if its editing or its just people gang banging on her...

NO!

Marty was a cool player. I'll miss him.

Jane is the one I despise this season. Corn pone bitch needs to go home.

I hope Fabio, invisible Kelly S., or Sash wins.

fixed

i'm hoping Fabio and Brenda make it all the way.

Jane sucks.

YES! buh bye Marty! Nayonka was fucking awesome tonight. love her!