Running the Show
The episode opened on Redemption Island - Night 24
After last week's non-elimination round (sorta) Jim joined Ozzy and Keith on Redemption Island and filled them in on the last immunity challenge, "Whitney won, can you believe it?" (Why, cause girls can't win? Didn't tell them you were the first out, did ya big man.) He likens the former Upolu to a cult - everyone eating 'as a family' - and thinks if Coach can keep his hold on his disciples, he'll have a good shot at winning. Ozzy makes a stupid comment about not saying 'I told you so' (You told them what? You were as surprised by Cochran's defection as the rest of them - Argh, Ozzy's cockiness is so off-putting. You really need to get over yourself, dude.)
Te Tuna - Night 24
They return from Tribal Council and Coach starts preaching that Jim was the most dangerous kind of guy - he's your friend to your face but when the chips are down he won't do squat for you - now that he's gone we will grow as a family even more so... (come, have some Kool-aid... yeah, it's creepy.)
-Coach tells us Survivor 101, Rule 37 - people on the bottom of the alliance better not feel like they're on the bottom or they're going to scramble and try to find a better position in the game. That's why he keeps talking to them about unity and respect (and making them all think they're making their own decisions when it's really the pony-tail...)
-Whitney isn't buying it - Coach is running things like he's Jesus but all 7 of them can't go to the end - how can these smart people be so stupid?
Te Tuna - Day 25
Cochran is out doing Tai Chi with Coach this morning - yes, he has a new disciple... Cochran says, as embarrassing as it is, he is drinking the Coach Kool-Aid but in tiny sips - if you're not on the cult leaders side, you meet your untimely death (see, not so stupid.)
-Coach tells Cochran that he's scared - Albert may try something and Brandon is squirrely - he thinks he may get blindsided.
-Cochran asked if Coach thinks they will vote him [Cochran] out 7th, and Coach says he'll do everything in his power to see that doesn't happen - but he's really not running things though everyone thinks he is.
-Cochran is alarmed to hear Coach is worried and smells a power struggle afoot between Albert and Coach. He's not so comfortable with his place in the tribe anymore.
Redemption Island - Duel
Everyone is there to witness the duel. All three of the guys will compete. Only the last man standing will continue on, the other two are out for good and will become the first 2 members of the jury.
The Duel: They will stand with two poles balanced on the backs of their hands wedged under a horizontal board high above them - if they lower their hands at all, the poles will drop and they will be done.
They begin - and, as usual, Jeff will not shut up... after 10 minutes they are all still in it - polling the tribe, Brandon and Rick are rooting for Jim, Whitney says she's rooting for Keith and Ozzy is totally on his own. Then Jim loses a pole and he's first out. It's down to Keith and Ozzy and they are both wavering a little, one pole is on the edge for both but it is Keith that loses it and Ozzy just looks over at the tribe... So dramatic, like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8of00uEVRRA (or google dramatic groundhog.)
They man hug - "go get 'em, bro."
-Ozzy gives a cocky bastard speech about eating well on Redemption Island, feeding all comers but then beating them... and he seems to think he'll get more votes at the end because he hasn't back-stabbed anyone... (They still won't vote for you if you're a cocky *sshole.)
And with Jim and Keith being eliminated, Wendy E, Cara L, Kim A, Jodi S, Bob L and Bernice R are out of the pools as well.
Redemption Island - Day 26
Ozzy heads off fishing on his own and he's loving it, it's his own private paradise. He likes that he doesn't have to worry about the politics of the end game of Survivor - he has no worries, he has the skills to survive and recharge without having to deal with people. (Ah, but ask Russell, successfully dealing with people is a requirement to win the game.)
Te Tuna - Day 26
They're not having any luck fishing with the nets - giving credence to Ozzy's claims they'd miss his food gathering (but Upolu didn't have them before so I think they'll be fine.)
-Dawn is talking to Cochran and basically tells him she didn't blow the whistle on his flipping so he owes her and she wants to stay in the game. He tells her they're interests may intersect here. He's either got to believe Coach's assertions that he won't be 7th man out or he's got to look at making a move, possibly with Whitney and Dawn.
IMMUNITY CHALLENGE
They must balance a bowl filled with rice on top of their heads (on a beanbag for stability) then race across two teeter-totters and dump their rice into a container at the other end. If at any time they touch the bowl on their head or if it falls off, they have to go back to the start. First person to fill the container and tip the scale/raise their flag - wins immunity.
-Off they go and it seems like the men are having more of a problem - all the girls and Brandon are the only ones not having to start over. Cochran is proving as awkward as usual.
-It comes down to Brandon, Sophie and Dawn being the only ones getting multiple bowls across and it's SOPHIE who wins immunity.
Jeff tells them there will be a twist at Tribal Council... which will only be revealed at Tribal Council.
This gives Dawn hope - she and Whitney can't give up - anything could happen.
Te Tuna - Day 27
They return from the challenge and Cochran is feeling his usual post-bad performance anxiety. He feels fortunate that Dawn & Whitney are in a worse position than he is tonight but when Jeff mentioned a twist he's assuming it is a double elimination and if they vote out one and then have another immunity challenge and the other wins - he could be the next to go. (Wow, he is possibly right but he could also be Way over thinking this too.)
-Dawn talking to Whitney, she thinks it's going to be her tonight. But they are ready to try and make a move... with Albert? Whitney lays it out - Brandon is too loose a cannon, Rick isn't even playing the game, Edna is too far up Coach's butt... Albert seems the best bet (that was a very succinct analysis - I may have underestimated the twangy blond.)
- Whitney tells Albert that Coach is going to take Sophie & Edna to the end with him so if he's going to make a move, they are votes he can use - they have no alliance to anyone at this point. Albert seems open to the idea - he wants to curry favour with the Savaii jury members and feels like if he offers up Edna now, they can afford to lose her and it won't hurt him too much. They just needs one more vote.
-Coach is skulking around and Albert makes a quick departure, but they noticed and Brandon says, "I thought we weren't going to talk to these people"... David Koresh... I mean, Coach, did not look pleased.
-Albert and Cochran are playing chess/checkers and Albert starts working him - you are definitely 7th, now is the time to make big moves... he's pushing all Cochran's hot buttons... and Coach is closely monitoring the situation.
-Albert & Cochran then gather some wood and Albert brings Sophie along and lays it out for her - we're never going to get Edna's vote so lets garner favour with the two free votes that are here now and make a big move. Sophie says Albert is starting to show his true colours but they are similar to hers - they are both strategic and they want to win the game. (Oh, this is the first time I've seen her waver from the program...) Sophie is the swing vote and she's weighing what will take her farther in the game.
-Coach is definitely suspicious, he sees Albert talking to everyone and knows he's playing for Albert now - either playing for jury votes or hoping to make a move. Coach gathers the alliance and decrees that if anyone votes against the 5 - it is instant death - instant death. (They are all so dramatic! But if you smell smoke, run.)
TRIBAL COUNCIL
First time with Jim & Keith there as the jury.
Dawn, once the immunity challenge was over and you didn't have immunity, your job becomes find a crack or create a crack - how did this afternoon go?
-I think it's time for them to use us but the people that I see in 5, 6, and 7 position seem to be content to stay at 5, 6 and 7.
So your pitch is 5, 6 & 7 come with us and we are the final 5. Whitney, who do you see as 5-6-7.
-Cochran is 7, that is all I know. (Smart girl.)
Cochran, how does that make you feel? This is not the first time this topic has come up (and Jeff is stirring the pot.)
-I'm aware I'm a late comer to this group but I'm confident if I do reach that position I'll be able to do some maneuvering... (all the Savaii people are shaking their heads.)
But Jeff isn't letting him off that easy: You're telling me as an avid fan of this game that you are not thinking beyond 7? You're there. I'm assuming tonight it's Dawn or Whitney or there is a crack in this group and someone's about to get blindsided. If not, you are going to be very late to a party that's not going to be interested in letting you in the door.
-Right, I am starting to think in the future tense and what I would like to have happen when there are fractures, because fractures are inevitable. (Oh, he's still trying to get out of answering the questions... but Jeff will not let up.)
True or False - this is a great time for somebody to make a big move.
-This is the ideal time to make a big move. There are two desperate people who will be loyal to whoever is willing to buy them more time and as a Survivor fan, I like to see big moves.
Dawn, what's your best move?
-My best move is that I have nothing but loyalty. I've been a competitor in the game and my word has been kept and the people I spoke with today know that I will definitely stand behind you.
Coach, how concerning is this to you? One person switches and the control of this game slips away.
-It is always a concern, I'm always thinking about it and we have some thinkers on this tribe - but I don't talk much and I'm not running this alliance (Whitney rolls her eyes to the jury) I know people have to make big moves in this game and I watch, I stress, I worry, I trust, I believe... all of those emotions all day long - it drives me crazy (ooh ooh - like no one else - ooh ooh - she drives me crazy, and I can't help myself. Fine Young Cannibals - look it up.)
Whitney, when Coach said he wasn't the leader, you smiled and rolled your eyes...
-Did I? Well, I've been observing and it seems like everyone always reports back to Coach, you have to assume that's the position he's in, right?
Albert, does that surprise you?
No, it doesn't surprise me at all - it has been widely interpreted by the Savaii tribe but I don't see him as my leader or the leader of this tribe, he may just be a figurehead (oh, that word made Coach jump like he'd been stung) or he may actually be pulling the strings - it's very natural to make that connection from Coach to leader.
--Now Coach puts up his hand-- I don't feel like I'm the leader of this tribe (I call B*ll Sh*t!) but I like to hear information. Information is power in this game so I take it and I file it away and will I use it when my life is in jeopardy out here - which could be coming fairly soon - yes. (Threats now... huh.)
Time to Vote:
Whitney votes Edna and really hopes there are 4 more of those.
Tallying the votes:
No one plays a hidden immunity idol.
Dawn - 1
Edna - 1
Dawn - 2
Edna - 2
Dawn - 3, 4, 5 (Crap! She's my girl.) Off she goes to Redemption Island.
TWIST - they are going right into another immunity challenge with another vote to follow.
IMMUNITY CHALLENGE - 2
Jim rubs his hands together.
Jeff is going to ask them some survival related questions - answer right, you stay in, answer wrong you are out of the running. Last person standing will win Immunity. They have answer cubes behind them and they get started.
-First question - they need to drink a gallon of water a day to stave off dehydration (really? that's a lot) - Albert, Edna and Rick are out.
-Next - T or F - Coconut crab named because it's favourite food is coconut - True - Brandon and Cochran are out.
-Next - soft flesh inside stem of fallen coconuts - Heart of palm - Coach is out and it's down to Whitney and Sophie (and Cochran is pooping his pants.)
-T or F - although delicious - you should not try to remove giant clams from the ocean as they are considered dangerous - this will decide it... False! And Sophie wins Immunity again.
They vote again.
Tallying the votes, again:
Cochran - 1
Whitney - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5... and the country singer heads to Redemption Island as well.
Next week: Brandon stops catching fish and starts catching heat - everyone is starving and they want him out now... and the Dragon Slayer upgrades his name: "My name now should be Zeus." (What? Why not Jesus?) Cochran: I think Zeus ate his children. (ha ha ha - then it would be appropriate.)
Redemption Island: Dawn and Whitney reunite with Ozzy and Dawn is anticipating much chaos on the other side now that they have to start turning on each other.
Have a great weekend everyone,
Coleen
The episode opened on Redemption Island - Night 24
After last week's non-elimination round (sorta) Jim joined Ozzy and Keith on Redemption Island and filled them in on the last immunity challenge, "Whitney won, can you believe it?" (Why, cause girls can't win? Didn't tell them you were the first out, did ya big man.) He likens the former Upolu to a cult - everyone eating 'as a family' - and thinks if Coach can keep his hold on his disciples, he'll have a good shot at winning. Ozzy makes a stupid comment about not saying 'I told you so' (You told them what? You were as surprised by Cochran's defection as the rest of them - Argh, Ozzy's cockiness is so off-putting. You really need to get over yourself, dude.)
Te Tuna - Night 24
They return from Tribal Council and Coach starts preaching that Jim was the most dangerous kind of guy - he's your friend to your face but when the chips are down he won't do squat for you - now that he's gone we will grow as a family even more so... (come, have some Kool-aid... yeah, it's creepy.)
-Coach tells us Survivor 101, Rule 37 - people on the bottom of the alliance better not feel like they're on the bottom or they're going to scramble and try to find a better position in the game. That's why he keeps talking to them about unity and respect (and making them all think they're making their own decisions when it's really the pony-tail...)
-Whitney isn't buying it - Coach is running things like he's Jesus but all 7 of them can't go to the end - how can these smart people be so stupid?
Te Tuna - Day 25
Cochran is out doing Tai Chi with Coach this morning - yes, he has a new disciple... Cochran says, as embarrassing as it is, he is drinking the Coach Kool-Aid but in tiny sips - if you're not on the cult leaders side, you meet your untimely death (see, not so stupid.)
-Coach tells Cochran that he's scared - Albert may try something and Brandon is squirrely - he thinks he may get blindsided.
-Cochran asked if Coach thinks they will vote him [Cochran] out 7th, and Coach says he'll do everything in his power to see that doesn't happen - but he's really not running things though everyone thinks he is.
-Cochran is alarmed to hear Coach is worried and smells a power struggle afoot between Albert and Coach. He's not so comfortable with his place in the tribe anymore.
Redemption Island - Duel
Everyone is there to witness the duel. All three of the guys will compete. Only the last man standing will continue on, the other two are out for good and will become the first 2 members of the jury.
The Duel: They will stand with two poles balanced on the backs of their hands wedged under a horizontal board high above them - if they lower their hands at all, the poles will drop and they will be done.
They begin - and, as usual, Jeff will not shut up... after 10 minutes they are all still in it - polling the tribe, Brandon and Rick are rooting for Jim, Whitney says she's rooting for Keith and Ozzy is totally on his own. Then Jim loses a pole and he's first out. It's down to Keith and Ozzy and they are both wavering a little, one pole is on the edge for both but it is Keith that loses it and Ozzy just looks over at the tribe... So dramatic, like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8of00uEVRRA (or google dramatic groundhog.)
They man hug - "go get 'em, bro."
-Ozzy gives a cocky bastard speech about eating well on Redemption Island, feeding all comers but then beating them... and he seems to think he'll get more votes at the end because he hasn't back-stabbed anyone... (They still won't vote for you if you're a cocky *sshole.)
And with Jim and Keith being eliminated, Wendy E, Cara L, Kim A, Jodi S, Bob L and Bernice R are out of the pools as well.
Redemption Island - Day 26
Ozzy heads off fishing on his own and he's loving it, it's his own private paradise. He likes that he doesn't have to worry about the politics of the end game of Survivor - he has no worries, he has the skills to survive and recharge without having to deal with people. (Ah, but ask Russell, successfully dealing with people is a requirement to win the game.)
Te Tuna - Day 26
They're not having any luck fishing with the nets - giving credence to Ozzy's claims they'd miss his food gathering (but Upolu didn't have them before so I think they'll be fine.)
-Dawn is talking to Cochran and basically tells him she didn't blow the whistle on his flipping so he owes her and she wants to stay in the game. He tells her they're interests may intersect here. He's either got to believe Coach's assertions that he won't be 7th man out or he's got to look at making a move, possibly with Whitney and Dawn.
IMMUNITY CHALLENGE
They must balance a bowl filled with rice on top of their heads (on a beanbag for stability) then race across two teeter-totters and dump their rice into a container at the other end. If at any time they touch the bowl on their head or if it falls off, they have to go back to the start. First person to fill the container and tip the scale/raise their flag - wins immunity.
-Off they go and it seems like the men are having more of a problem - all the girls and Brandon are the only ones not having to start over. Cochran is proving as awkward as usual.
-It comes down to Brandon, Sophie and Dawn being the only ones getting multiple bowls across and it's SOPHIE who wins immunity.
Jeff tells them there will be a twist at Tribal Council... which will only be revealed at Tribal Council.
This gives Dawn hope - she and Whitney can't give up - anything could happen.
Te Tuna - Day 27
They return from the challenge and Cochran is feeling his usual post-bad performance anxiety. He feels fortunate that Dawn & Whitney are in a worse position than he is tonight but when Jeff mentioned a twist he's assuming it is a double elimination and if they vote out one and then have another immunity challenge and the other wins - he could be the next to go. (Wow, he is possibly right but he could also be Way over thinking this too.)
-Dawn talking to Whitney, she thinks it's going to be her tonight. But they are ready to try and make a move... with Albert? Whitney lays it out - Brandon is too loose a cannon, Rick isn't even playing the game, Edna is too far up Coach's butt... Albert seems the best bet (that was a very succinct analysis - I may have underestimated the twangy blond.)
- Whitney tells Albert that Coach is going to take Sophie & Edna to the end with him so if he's going to make a move, they are votes he can use - they have no alliance to anyone at this point. Albert seems open to the idea - he wants to curry favour with the Savaii jury members and feels like if he offers up Edna now, they can afford to lose her and it won't hurt him too much. They just needs one more vote.
-Coach is skulking around and Albert makes a quick departure, but they noticed and Brandon says, "I thought we weren't going to talk to these people"... David Koresh... I mean, Coach, did not look pleased.
-Albert and Cochran are playing chess/checkers and Albert starts working him - you are definitely 7th, now is the time to make big moves... he's pushing all Cochran's hot buttons... and Coach is closely monitoring the situation.
-Albert & Cochran then gather some wood and Albert brings Sophie along and lays it out for her - we're never going to get Edna's vote so lets garner favour with the two free votes that are here now and make a big move. Sophie says Albert is starting to show his true colours but they are similar to hers - they are both strategic and they want to win the game. (Oh, this is the first time I've seen her waver from the program...) Sophie is the swing vote and she's weighing what will take her farther in the game.
-Coach is definitely suspicious, he sees Albert talking to everyone and knows he's playing for Albert now - either playing for jury votes or hoping to make a move. Coach gathers the alliance and decrees that if anyone votes against the 5 - it is instant death - instant death. (They are all so dramatic! But if you smell smoke, run.)
TRIBAL COUNCIL
First time with Jim & Keith there as the jury.
Dawn, once the immunity challenge was over and you didn't have immunity, your job becomes find a crack or create a crack - how did this afternoon go?
-I think it's time for them to use us but the people that I see in 5, 6, and 7 position seem to be content to stay at 5, 6 and 7.
So your pitch is 5, 6 & 7 come with us and we are the final 5. Whitney, who do you see as 5-6-7.
-Cochran is 7, that is all I know. (Smart girl.)
Cochran, how does that make you feel? This is not the first time this topic has come up (and Jeff is stirring the pot.)
-I'm aware I'm a late comer to this group but I'm confident if I do reach that position I'll be able to do some maneuvering... (all the Savaii people are shaking their heads.)
But Jeff isn't letting him off that easy: You're telling me as an avid fan of this game that you are not thinking beyond 7? You're there. I'm assuming tonight it's Dawn or Whitney or there is a crack in this group and someone's about to get blindsided. If not, you are going to be very late to a party that's not going to be interested in letting you in the door.
-Right, I am starting to think in the future tense and what I would like to have happen when there are fractures, because fractures are inevitable. (Oh, he's still trying to get out of answering the questions... but Jeff will not let up.)
True or False - this is a great time for somebody to make a big move.
-This is the ideal time to make a big move. There are two desperate people who will be loyal to whoever is willing to buy them more time and as a Survivor fan, I like to see big moves.
Dawn, what's your best move?
-My best move is that I have nothing but loyalty. I've been a competitor in the game and my word has been kept and the people I spoke with today know that I will definitely stand behind you.
Coach, how concerning is this to you? One person switches and the control of this game slips away.
-It is always a concern, I'm always thinking about it and we have some thinkers on this tribe - but I don't talk much and I'm not running this alliance (Whitney rolls her eyes to the jury) I know people have to make big moves in this game and I watch, I stress, I worry, I trust, I believe... all of those emotions all day long - it drives me crazy (ooh ooh - like no one else - ooh ooh - she drives me crazy, and I can't help myself. Fine Young Cannibals - look it up.)
Whitney, when Coach said he wasn't the leader, you smiled and rolled your eyes...
-Did I? Well, I've been observing and it seems like everyone always reports back to Coach, you have to assume that's the position he's in, right?
Albert, does that surprise you?
No, it doesn't surprise me at all - it has been widely interpreted by the Savaii tribe but I don't see him as my leader or the leader of this tribe, he may just be a figurehead (oh, that word made Coach jump like he'd been stung) or he may actually be pulling the strings - it's very natural to make that connection from Coach to leader.
--Now Coach puts up his hand-- I don't feel like I'm the leader of this tribe (I call B*ll Sh*t!) but I like to hear information. Information is power in this game so I take it and I file it away and will I use it when my life is in jeopardy out here - which could be coming fairly soon - yes. (Threats now... huh.)
Time to Vote:
Whitney votes Edna and really hopes there are 4 more of those.
Tallying the votes:
No one plays a hidden immunity idol.
Dawn - 1
Edna - 1
Dawn - 2
Edna - 2
Dawn - 3, 4, 5 (Crap! She's my girl.) Off she goes to Redemption Island.
TWIST - they are going right into another immunity challenge with another vote to follow.
IMMUNITY CHALLENGE - 2
Jim rubs his hands together.
Jeff is going to ask them some survival related questions - answer right, you stay in, answer wrong you are out of the running. Last person standing will win Immunity. They have answer cubes behind them and they get started.
-First question - they need to drink a gallon of water a day to stave off dehydration (really? that's a lot) - Albert, Edna and Rick are out.
-Next - T or F - Coconut crab named because it's favourite food is coconut - True - Brandon and Cochran are out.
-Next - soft flesh inside stem of fallen coconuts - Heart of palm - Coach is out and it's down to Whitney and Sophie (and Cochran is pooping his pants.)
-T or F - although delicious - you should not try to remove giant clams from the ocean as they are considered dangerous - this will decide it... False! And Sophie wins Immunity again.
They vote again.
Tallying the votes, again:
Cochran - 1
Whitney - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5... and the country singer heads to Redemption Island as well.
Next week: Brandon stops catching fish and starts catching heat - everyone is starving and they want him out now... and the Dragon Slayer upgrades his name: "My name now should be Zeus." (What? Why not Jesus?) Cochran: I think Zeus ate his children. (ha ha ha - then it would be appropriate.)
Redemption Island: Dawn and Whitney reunite with Ozzy and Dawn is anticipating much chaos on the other side now that they have to start turning on each other.
Have a great weekend everyone,
Coleen
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