The Beginning of the End
Last week was the Survivor Auction, Cochran bought an advantage that won him individual immunity and Malcolm bought a clue that didn't pan out - leaving him vulnerable and, ultimately, the person voted out.
Enil Edam - Night 30 (At least the tribe is still named after Malcolm's mother :)
Eddie and Reynold are back where they started - but they are taking the fact that they are still there as a positive. You never know what could happen.
-Reynold is talking big, saying he could see himself winning every immunity which makes Andrea nervous and sends her running to talk to Cochran about making a plan to get him out.
-Cochran is not the little Harvard nerd trembling in the bushes this time, he's ready to suck up all the power and take control of the game with no reservations. (Meaning Reynold better win immunity or he's gone.)
Enil Edam - Day 31
Tree Mail tells them its another immunity challenge today and they will be going to tribal council. Erik is disappointed, he was hoping for reward but they know they have to keep Reynold from winning and vote him off.
IMMUNITY CHALLENGE (Already?)
They must balance on a triangular platform in the water with their feet perched on very narrow footholds - at regular intervals they will move up, bringing their legs closer together and their bodies higher out of the water - making it more difficult to balance. Last person standing wins Immunity and, in addition, they are playing for Reward in the form of information - Jeff has a little scroll in his hand (there is still another hidden immunity idol out there after all, since Malcolm couldn't dig it up.)
-They get going and almost immediately Jeff offers anyone who wants to step out of the challenge a plate of donuts and a glass of milk. Eddie and Erik agree to both take Jeff up on the donuts and they jump off their platforms (Seriously? Eddie, what are you thinking? He's SMRT that one.)
-15 minutes in they are allowed to sit for a second to adjust their feet and move up to the next ledges. And Jeff offers three hot dogs and a soft drink. Cochran says he's going to take it, okay? (Are you asking or telling them? That is not how you take control dude.) No one but Reynold supports Cochran's decision but he's out anyway - leaving it to the ladies to beat Reynold. Cochran knew he couldn't last that much longer so he might as well get something. As long as one of them wins...
-30 minutes elapsed and they move up to the top of the triangle and it's hard even to stand on - everyone is having to check their balance... and a big gust of wind take Dawn out... then Sherri is out... leaving Reynold standing against the two little girls, Brenda and Andrea. Reynold nearly falls a couple times, he has to make a few huge recoveries but finally he can't hold on anymore and drops.
-Brenda looks over at Andrea and says he's gone, what do you want to do? Andrea is not jumping off, she'll be happy for Brenda if she wins though - so Brenda asks if she's nervous or something? Brenda's not going to quit either... basically they are both very polite but the game is still on, the ladies are fighting for that necklace.
-3 hours in they are both standing solid and Brenda & Andrea decide to add a 4th level just to get this over with - they decide to lift one leg... and Brenda loses it, leaving Andrea who wins Immunity and the clue. (There was talk of them sharing the clue when they were negotiating, I don't know that it still stands with Andrea winning fair and square.)
Enil Edam - Day 31
They return from the challenge and Reynold is feeling sorry for himself, he says this is the perfect time for one of the Favourites to make a move and blindside a power player (but I don't see that happening, and I don't think he really does either.)
-Andrea thought once Reynold fell out Brenda would just let her have immunity but she didn't, proving that she is a big threat to her. Andrea is really regretting promising to share the note with Brenda (oh, so that was still a thing...) It's the clue that Malcolm had to the hidden immunity idol - and Andrea decides in order not to appear suspicious she's going to share it with her alliance (so much for sharing it with Brenda only huh.)
-They all trek out to the water hole and start digging and Erik is the one to find the idol... and immediately hands it over to Andrea (oh)
-Cochran is thinking great, I can tell Erik when to play the idol and he'll listen... then Erik gives it to Andrea and Cochran's thinking, "Did he learn nothing?"
-Andrea is all flush with idols, wondering if they should blindside someone now before they see it coming. Blindsides need to happen before they happen to her.
-Andrea is talking to Cochran and Sherri and broaches the subject of who they should get rid of from their own alliance - she is thinking Brenda because of the fight she put up today, and she's really good in the water challenges and then Dawn, (cause she's so gosh darn nice?)
-Cochran finds the shift interesting; how self interest is rearing it's ugly head and people are more worried about winning the end game than the group winning. He just wonders if the timing is right.
-Andrea also talks to Dawn about blindsiding Brenda, sites her threat in challenges and she hasn't pissed anyone off... Dawn really wants to see Reynold go to ease her mind but she also seems okay with taking Brenda out (but who's going to find your false teeth for you then?)
TRIBAL COUNCIL (#1? It's only 20 minutes in, there must be two Tribals this episode.)
Malcolm looks so pretty with his clean flowing locks :)
So, Eddie & Erik opt out of the challenge early on for food. (Oh, Phillip didn't like that, apparently only a deep seated childhood trauma should make you opt out of a challenge.) Eddie, being on the outs, what was your rationale?
-Honestly, I knew I wasn't going to be able to stand on that thing for very long so I sacrificed security and self pride for some donuts.
So then Cochran drops out of the challenge then Dawn & Sherri and finally Reynold... why, if it's such a tight group of six, did Brenda & Andrea stay up there for so long?
-Brenda - When do you ever get the chance to test yourself like that? Not that it was fun, but I'm glad that I got beat as opposed to jumping off.
Reynold, did you see them not making a deal and jumping down as a sign that maybe they are not so tight and maybe there is a chance for me in there somewhere?
-Yeah, I'm a guy that everyone assumes is going home but I could be a great instrument for anyone to use for any moves you want to make.
-Cochran agrees it's timing, the trick is to make a move the second before a move is going to be made against you - and it takes a lot of self awareness to pull off something like that. (Brenda is nodding with a 'heard dat' look on her face... but I don't think she really did.)
Dawn, no matter how comfy you feel, there's always the possibility it's you tonight.
-Always, that's why the longer I play at both sides of something the harder it is to trust because I know I've not been trustworthy at times.
Andrea, what Dawn said is the most honest thing ever said - the paranoia stems from the fact that you know what you're capable of.
-Andrea agrees, you start to think that all these very capable people around you could be flipping at any moment - it only take one person to flip and I'm gone.
Eddie, best thing you can hear. That they are questioning people in their own six?
-Absolutely - blah, blah, blah, maybe I can squeeze in.
Andrea, we're on the cusp of when you start thinking, who do I want left in this game.
-Definitely, Reynold & Eddie, they're backs are against the wall and they are two votes you can use to vote out an Erik, Cochran, Dawn ... or Brenda. (Oh, a little pause before she said Brenda...)
Or Andrea.
-Or Andrea, but not tonight. (She's got a big ol' necklace on to prevent that.)
Time to Vote:
Brenda votes for Reynold and says she thinks things would have gone better for him if he had been a bit more humble in this game. (Ha, masterful understatement there.)
Tallying the Votes:
No one plays a hidden immunity idol.
Erik - 1
Sherri - 1
Reynold - 1
Eddie - 1
Reynold - 2
Eddie - 2
Reynold - 3, 4 - And finally we get rid of the used car salesman - see you buddy!
He's got to make a statement: It's been a blast, can't wait to see what happens. (Just go.)
So with Reynold going that takes Gillian H, Susan M and Lois & Dave L out of the pool.
-Reynold has last remarks but do we really care? Nope.
Enil Edam - Night 31
They return from voting Reynold out and they are all feeling a huge relief to have him gone (even Eddie since he's still there.) Andrea is talking about blindsiding someone again - she tells Cochran this may be the time to do it. She's thinking Brenda (see above) and Dawn because she will turn on anybody at any second (that's a new argument after tribal) - she's thinking B should go first.
-Cochran tells the camera that Survivor is a game of big moves and Andrea is willing to make a big move but once again, it's a move he doesn't agree with.
-He goes and talks to Brenda and Dawn and Dawn says the next target should be Eddie, easy, done. Cochran says Andrea won't vote for Eddie and she's talking you two right now.
-That gave them a little pause - but Brenda bounces back quickly - Andrea wants her out, she now wants Andrea out. She says they have to get everyone together and blindside Andrea.
-Cochran is just worried about her having the hidden immunity idol - he says she's one of the last independent thinkers (as they show her lightly scratching Eddie's back... the question is, does he scratch hers?) and that is a dangerous thing. If she doesn't win the next challenge or play her idol, she may be going home.
IMMUNITY CHALLENGE #2
-They will push a buoy through a series of obstacles to a post holding a key, once they have the key they will unlock a chest containing puzzle ladder rungs. First person to complete their ladder, climb to the top and raise their flag, wins immunity. (No reward)
Off they go and Brenda & Erik are off to a quick start - Erik and Cochran are the first to start on untying the knots to get the key... everyone gets to the post - Erik and Andrea are the first two to the chest but the rest of them trickle over, leaving Cochran the last on his knots. Andrea and Brenda are doing the best at finding the ladder rungs but everyone starts catching up... Erik finds his groove and he takes the lead again - ERIK wins Immunity! (That guy needs a cheeseburger, yikes, looks like his belly button is hitting his spine.)
Enil Edam - Day 33
They return from the challenge and Erik says he's learned from his past mistakes, he knows the immunity idol is a safety blanket that will keep him in the game (don't give it up!)
-Andrea is still working the Brenda blindside angle, (threat, nice, yada yada, you get the drill) - she tells Dawn & Cochran this is what she wants, Eddie will vote however she says, and she thinks she'll have Erik and Sherri. She tells the camera, "this is what I wanted, I talked to everyone and now Brenda's going." She tells Dawn & Cochran she's going to hold on to the hidden immunity idol in case she feels threatened, she will play it. But she's pretty confident her ducks are in a row.
-Andrea is talking to Cochran about worst case scenario: If they go to the final three with... Eddie, lets say...
Cochran says: We'd lose.
Andrea: Do you really think so? I think we'd have a better chance than with Dawn or Brenda (no way! He's the last standing Fan - Dawn & Brenda have been followers throughout - I'd still vote for Cochran but I think Eddie could get out-last votes.)
-Cochran says he hasn't been able to bring up Eddie's name for the past 10 days without Andrea saying he's harmless, she controls his vote (exactly, you don't want her to have two votes - sheesh.)
-Cochran goes and tells the rest of them that Andrea is talking about Eddie sliding into the final three and they are all convinced she has to be the next to go.
-Cochran tells the camera that Eddie is moving up on Andrea's priority list and Cochran doesn't seem to be on it. He wants to be on everyone's list. He admires Andrea for having a plan but, if he's not a part of her plan, then she's not going to be a part of his.
-Cochran talking to Sherri, Dawn & Brenda says as a precaution they could split their votes, in case Andrea does play her idol then Eddie would go home - they are all okay with Eddie going too.
-Brenda knows she's in huge danger but she just has to let it ride.
-Cochran has to once again put his trust in the Ice Cream scooper that gave up his idol [Erik] - Cochran tells Erik the plan to vote Andrea out - and says they may split the vote but he wants to make Andrea feel completely comfortable so she doesn't play the idol.
-Andrea also talks to Erik, the Ice Cream Scooper - tells him the vote is Brenda tonight and she's glad he won - she would like to go to the end with him.
-Now the Ice Cream Scooper has some plans of his own. Andrea has promised him final 3 and he thinks she means it (yeah, you learned a lot) Cochran hasn't offered him final three. If they split the vote, he could take out whoever he wants. Erik feels like he's the one in control (don't let it go to your head!)
TRIBAL COUNCIL #2
Reynold comes in with a ridiculous moustache... where did that come from?
Eddie, you're the last one from outside the group of six, if they want to get rid of you it's easy but they could also make a move tonight and keep you, cause you'll still be in the same spot tomorrow.
-Absolutely, Cochran talks about timing and if it were to happen, tonight would be the perfect time for it.
Brenda, if you don't make a big move tonight, what happens tomorrow?
-Something's gonna happen. People are going to start lying to each other and doing all the things that come with Survivor.
Sherri, do you believe people are not lying to each other right now?
-Oh, I definitely believe people are lying to each other (uh duh). She's pretty sure she's been lied to.
Cochran, do you feel you've been lied to?
-Oh absolutely. Multiple people have told me they want to go to the end with me when they probably don't want to go to the end with me and I've made similar promises that are similarly dishonest. So I'm just as guilty as a number of people here are.
Andrea, how does Cochran saying that make you feel?
-That makes me nervous. But she admits she's no different.
What was in the clue you got for Reward?
-Whatever, I have the hidden idol, but everyone knows that.
Cochran, that's huge, having an immunity idol on day 33 with 7 people left.
-Just as big as the necklace Erik has around his neck right now. You can usually only play it until the final 5 so there are limited chances for her to play it if she chooses to do so.
Andrea, is that the big question? It's a huge advantage if you use it wisely.
-Exactly, if I ever feel paranoid I can just play it - and my paranoia is pretty high so I could play it and they could be going home.
(Dawn, Cochran and Brenda have "oh crap" looks on their faces.)
And it's time to vote:
Andrea votes for Brenda - tells her the balancing challenge proved she was a threat and needed to go.
Brenda votes for Andrea - says she's a sneaky, sneaky girl, always ready to blindside someone - but I don't think you're ready for this one.
Tallying the Votes:
Anybody playing their hidden immunity idol?
Nope. (That made Brenda & Cochran smile.)
Brenda - 1
Andrea - 1 (oh, she didn't like that)
Eddie - 1, 2
Andrea - 2 - "WHAT?" Andria shrieks - but she's smiling (to cover the tears?)
Brenda - 2
ANDREA - 3 - That's enough, ANDREA is voted out. "Oh you guys! That's good. That's really good." (Somehow, I don't think she really means that.)
So, with Andrea leaving us unexpectedly (but excellently) that takes Jeremy N., Vikki M. and Donna P. out of the pool. (But it was fun!)
Next week: Brenda is talking about taking out Cochran. Erik is withering away and needs food. And surprise visits from home undo Dawn & Sherri (great, another crying episode - ugh.)
Andrea's last thoughts: She was confident about this plan she had cooked up but she should have known when you are the most comfortable is when you get voted out. She is keeping the hidden immunity idol around her neck as a souvenir to remind her about trusting people too much. (Should remind you not to be so cocky.)
Have a great rest of your week everyone.
Coleen
Last week was the Survivor Auction, Cochran bought an advantage that won him individual immunity and Malcolm bought a clue that didn't pan out - leaving him vulnerable and, ultimately, the person voted out.
Enil Edam - Night 30 (At least the tribe is still named after Malcolm's mother :)
Eddie and Reynold are back where they started - but they are taking the fact that they are still there as a positive. You never know what could happen.
-Reynold is talking big, saying he could see himself winning every immunity which makes Andrea nervous and sends her running to talk to Cochran about making a plan to get him out.
-Cochran is not the little Harvard nerd trembling in the bushes this time, he's ready to suck up all the power and take control of the game with no reservations. (Meaning Reynold better win immunity or he's gone.)
Enil Edam - Day 31
Tree Mail tells them its another immunity challenge today and they will be going to tribal council. Erik is disappointed, he was hoping for reward but they know they have to keep Reynold from winning and vote him off.
IMMUNITY CHALLENGE (Already?)
They must balance on a triangular platform in the water with their feet perched on very narrow footholds - at regular intervals they will move up, bringing their legs closer together and their bodies higher out of the water - making it more difficult to balance. Last person standing wins Immunity and, in addition, they are playing for Reward in the form of information - Jeff has a little scroll in his hand (there is still another hidden immunity idol out there after all, since Malcolm couldn't dig it up.)
-They get going and almost immediately Jeff offers anyone who wants to step out of the challenge a plate of donuts and a glass of milk. Eddie and Erik agree to both take Jeff up on the donuts and they jump off their platforms (Seriously? Eddie, what are you thinking? He's SMRT that one.)
-15 minutes in they are allowed to sit for a second to adjust their feet and move up to the next ledges. And Jeff offers three hot dogs and a soft drink. Cochran says he's going to take it, okay? (Are you asking or telling them? That is not how you take control dude.) No one but Reynold supports Cochran's decision but he's out anyway - leaving it to the ladies to beat Reynold. Cochran knew he couldn't last that much longer so he might as well get something. As long as one of them wins...
-30 minutes elapsed and they move up to the top of the triangle and it's hard even to stand on - everyone is having to check their balance... and a big gust of wind take Dawn out... then Sherri is out... leaving Reynold standing against the two little girls, Brenda and Andrea. Reynold nearly falls a couple times, he has to make a few huge recoveries but finally he can't hold on anymore and drops.
-Brenda looks over at Andrea and says he's gone, what do you want to do? Andrea is not jumping off, she'll be happy for Brenda if she wins though - so Brenda asks if she's nervous or something? Brenda's not going to quit either... basically they are both very polite but the game is still on, the ladies are fighting for that necklace.
-3 hours in they are both standing solid and Brenda & Andrea decide to add a 4th level just to get this over with - they decide to lift one leg... and Brenda loses it, leaving Andrea who wins Immunity and the clue. (There was talk of them sharing the clue when they were negotiating, I don't know that it still stands with Andrea winning fair and square.)
Enil Edam - Day 31
They return from the challenge and Reynold is feeling sorry for himself, he says this is the perfect time for one of the Favourites to make a move and blindside a power player (but I don't see that happening, and I don't think he really does either.)
-Andrea thought once Reynold fell out Brenda would just let her have immunity but she didn't, proving that she is a big threat to her. Andrea is really regretting promising to share the note with Brenda (oh, so that was still a thing...) It's the clue that Malcolm had to the hidden immunity idol - and Andrea decides in order not to appear suspicious she's going to share it with her alliance (so much for sharing it with Brenda only huh.)
-They all trek out to the water hole and start digging and Erik is the one to find the idol... and immediately hands it over to Andrea (oh)
-Cochran is thinking great, I can tell Erik when to play the idol and he'll listen... then Erik gives it to Andrea and Cochran's thinking, "Did he learn nothing?"
-Andrea is all flush with idols, wondering if they should blindside someone now before they see it coming. Blindsides need to happen before they happen to her.
-Andrea is talking to Cochran and Sherri and broaches the subject of who they should get rid of from their own alliance - she is thinking Brenda because of the fight she put up today, and she's really good in the water challenges and then Dawn, (cause she's so gosh darn nice?)
-Cochran finds the shift interesting; how self interest is rearing it's ugly head and people are more worried about winning the end game than the group winning. He just wonders if the timing is right.
-Andrea also talks to Dawn about blindsiding Brenda, sites her threat in challenges and she hasn't pissed anyone off... Dawn really wants to see Reynold go to ease her mind but she also seems okay with taking Brenda out (but who's going to find your false teeth for you then?)
TRIBAL COUNCIL (#1? It's only 20 minutes in, there must be two Tribals this episode.)
Malcolm looks so pretty with his clean flowing locks :)
So, Eddie & Erik opt out of the challenge early on for food. (Oh, Phillip didn't like that, apparently only a deep seated childhood trauma should make you opt out of a challenge.) Eddie, being on the outs, what was your rationale?
-Honestly, I knew I wasn't going to be able to stand on that thing for very long so I sacrificed security and self pride for some donuts.
So then Cochran drops out of the challenge then Dawn & Sherri and finally Reynold... why, if it's such a tight group of six, did Brenda & Andrea stay up there for so long?
-Brenda - When do you ever get the chance to test yourself like that? Not that it was fun, but I'm glad that I got beat as opposed to jumping off.
Reynold, did you see them not making a deal and jumping down as a sign that maybe they are not so tight and maybe there is a chance for me in there somewhere?
-Yeah, I'm a guy that everyone assumes is going home but I could be a great instrument for anyone to use for any moves you want to make.
-Cochran agrees it's timing, the trick is to make a move the second before a move is going to be made against you - and it takes a lot of self awareness to pull off something like that. (Brenda is nodding with a 'heard dat' look on her face... but I don't think she really did.)
Dawn, no matter how comfy you feel, there's always the possibility it's you tonight.
-Always, that's why the longer I play at both sides of something the harder it is to trust because I know I've not been trustworthy at times.
Andrea, what Dawn said is the most honest thing ever said - the paranoia stems from the fact that you know what you're capable of.
-Andrea agrees, you start to think that all these very capable people around you could be flipping at any moment - it only take one person to flip and I'm gone.
Eddie, best thing you can hear. That they are questioning people in their own six?
-Absolutely - blah, blah, blah, maybe I can squeeze in.
Andrea, we're on the cusp of when you start thinking, who do I want left in this game.
-Definitely, Reynold & Eddie, they're backs are against the wall and they are two votes you can use to vote out an Erik, Cochran, Dawn ... or Brenda. (Oh, a little pause before she said Brenda...)
Or Andrea.
-Or Andrea, but not tonight. (She's got a big ol' necklace on to prevent that.)
Time to Vote:
Brenda votes for Reynold and says she thinks things would have gone better for him if he had been a bit more humble in this game. (Ha, masterful understatement there.)
Tallying the Votes:
No one plays a hidden immunity idol.
Erik - 1
Sherri - 1
Reynold - 1
Eddie - 1
Reynold - 2
Eddie - 2
Reynold - 3, 4 - And finally we get rid of the used car salesman - see you buddy!
He's got to make a statement: It's been a blast, can't wait to see what happens. (Just go.)
So with Reynold going that takes Gillian H, Susan M and Lois & Dave L out of the pool.
-Reynold has last remarks but do we really care? Nope.
Enil Edam - Night 31
They return from voting Reynold out and they are all feeling a huge relief to have him gone (even Eddie since he's still there.) Andrea is talking about blindsiding someone again - she tells Cochran this may be the time to do it. She's thinking Brenda (see above) and Dawn because she will turn on anybody at any second (that's a new argument after tribal) - she's thinking B should go first.
-Cochran tells the camera that Survivor is a game of big moves and Andrea is willing to make a big move but once again, it's a move he doesn't agree with.
-He goes and talks to Brenda and Dawn and Dawn says the next target should be Eddie, easy, done. Cochran says Andrea won't vote for Eddie and she's talking you two right now.
-That gave them a little pause - but Brenda bounces back quickly - Andrea wants her out, she now wants Andrea out. She says they have to get everyone together and blindside Andrea.
-Cochran is just worried about her having the hidden immunity idol - he says she's one of the last independent thinkers (as they show her lightly scratching Eddie's back... the question is, does he scratch hers?) and that is a dangerous thing. If she doesn't win the next challenge or play her idol, she may be going home.
IMMUNITY CHALLENGE #2
-They will push a buoy through a series of obstacles to a post holding a key, once they have the key they will unlock a chest containing puzzle ladder rungs. First person to complete their ladder, climb to the top and raise their flag, wins immunity. (No reward)
Off they go and Brenda & Erik are off to a quick start - Erik and Cochran are the first to start on untying the knots to get the key... everyone gets to the post - Erik and Andrea are the first two to the chest but the rest of them trickle over, leaving Cochran the last on his knots. Andrea and Brenda are doing the best at finding the ladder rungs but everyone starts catching up... Erik finds his groove and he takes the lead again - ERIK wins Immunity! (That guy needs a cheeseburger, yikes, looks like his belly button is hitting his spine.)
Enil Edam - Day 33
They return from the challenge and Erik says he's learned from his past mistakes, he knows the immunity idol is a safety blanket that will keep him in the game (don't give it up!)
-Andrea is still working the Brenda blindside angle, (threat, nice, yada yada, you get the drill) - she tells Dawn & Cochran this is what she wants, Eddie will vote however she says, and she thinks she'll have Erik and Sherri. She tells the camera, "this is what I wanted, I talked to everyone and now Brenda's going." She tells Dawn & Cochran she's going to hold on to the hidden immunity idol in case she feels threatened, she will play it. But she's pretty confident her ducks are in a row.
-Andrea is talking to Cochran about worst case scenario: If they go to the final three with... Eddie, lets say...
Cochran says: We'd lose.
Andrea: Do you really think so? I think we'd have a better chance than with Dawn or Brenda (no way! He's the last standing Fan - Dawn & Brenda have been followers throughout - I'd still vote for Cochran but I think Eddie could get out-last votes.)
-Cochran says he hasn't been able to bring up Eddie's name for the past 10 days without Andrea saying he's harmless, she controls his vote (exactly, you don't want her to have two votes - sheesh.)
-Cochran goes and tells the rest of them that Andrea is talking about Eddie sliding into the final three and they are all convinced she has to be the next to go.
-Cochran tells the camera that Eddie is moving up on Andrea's priority list and Cochran doesn't seem to be on it. He wants to be on everyone's list. He admires Andrea for having a plan but, if he's not a part of her plan, then she's not going to be a part of his.
-Cochran talking to Sherri, Dawn & Brenda says as a precaution they could split their votes, in case Andrea does play her idol then Eddie would go home - they are all okay with Eddie going too.
-Brenda knows she's in huge danger but she just has to let it ride.
-Cochran has to once again put his trust in the Ice Cream scooper that gave up his idol [Erik] - Cochran tells Erik the plan to vote Andrea out - and says they may split the vote but he wants to make Andrea feel completely comfortable so she doesn't play the idol.
-Andrea also talks to Erik, the Ice Cream Scooper - tells him the vote is Brenda tonight and she's glad he won - she would like to go to the end with him.
-Now the Ice Cream Scooper has some plans of his own. Andrea has promised him final 3 and he thinks she means it (yeah, you learned a lot) Cochran hasn't offered him final three. If they split the vote, he could take out whoever he wants. Erik feels like he's the one in control (don't let it go to your head!)
TRIBAL COUNCIL #2
Reynold comes in with a ridiculous moustache... where did that come from?
Eddie, you're the last one from outside the group of six, if they want to get rid of you it's easy but they could also make a move tonight and keep you, cause you'll still be in the same spot tomorrow.
-Absolutely, Cochran talks about timing and if it were to happen, tonight would be the perfect time for it.
Brenda, if you don't make a big move tonight, what happens tomorrow?
-Something's gonna happen. People are going to start lying to each other and doing all the things that come with Survivor.
Sherri, do you believe people are not lying to each other right now?
-Oh, I definitely believe people are lying to each other (uh duh). She's pretty sure she's been lied to.
Cochran, do you feel you've been lied to?
-Oh absolutely. Multiple people have told me they want to go to the end with me when they probably don't want to go to the end with me and I've made similar promises that are similarly dishonest. So I'm just as guilty as a number of people here are.
Andrea, how does Cochran saying that make you feel?
-That makes me nervous. But she admits she's no different.
What was in the clue you got for Reward?
-Whatever, I have the hidden idol, but everyone knows that.
Cochran, that's huge, having an immunity idol on day 33 with 7 people left.
-Just as big as the necklace Erik has around his neck right now. You can usually only play it until the final 5 so there are limited chances for her to play it if she chooses to do so.
Andrea, is that the big question? It's a huge advantage if you use it wisely.
-Exactly, if I ever feel paranoid I can just play it - and my paranoia is pretty high so I could play it and they could be going home.
(Dawn, Cochran and Brenda have "oh crap" looks on their faces.)
And it's time to vote:
Andrea votes for Brenda - tells her the balancing challenge proved she was a threat and needed to go.
Brenda votes for Andrea - says she's a sneaky, sneaky girl, always ready to blindside someone - but I don't think you're ready for this one.
Tallying the Votes:
Anybody playing their hidden immunity idol?
Nope. (That made Brenda & Cochran smile.)
Brenda - 1
Andrea - 1 (oh, she didn't like that)
Eddie - 1, 2
Andrea - 2 - "WHAT?" Andria shrieks - but she's smiling (to cover the tears?)
Brenda - 2
ANDREA - 3 - That's enough, ANDREA is voted out. "Oh you guys! That's good. That's really good." (Somehow, I don't think she really means that.)
So, with Andrea leaving us unexpectedly (but excellently) that takes Jeremy N., Vikki M. and Donna P. out of the pool. (But it was fun!)
Next week: Brenda is talking about taking out Cochran. Erik is withering away and needs food. And surprise visits from home undo Dawn & Sherri (great, another crying episode - ugh.)
Andrea's last thoughts: She was confident about this plan she had cooked up but she should have known when you are the most comfortable is when you get voted out. She is keeping the hidden immunity idol around her neck as a souvenir to remind her about trusting people too much. (Should remind you not to be so cocky.)
Have a great rest of your week everyone.
Coleen
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