Ok who is going to watch Survivor with me?

hbcheryl

I set it to record on my DVR I just went to watch and it didn't record, guess I'll have to go on to the CBS website tomorrow and watch grrrrrr - stupid Hopper

ananda8

I don't think what I am about to say is a spoiler, but it appears that the tribes are made up of sane people although one of them is surprisingly clumsy.

pip57

And one is not a savvy as he thought!

riley702

I said I wasn't going to watch this time, but I'm so weak. 

LOL, pip! He really did outsmart himself, didn't he? He was overthinking and over strategizing too early, with his alliances with everyone that he promptly revealed and with his unnecessary fake-out "I really should go home (vote out Russell)." Umm, you really should have just said "Vote out Russell, but we'll let him think it's really me."

And Mike Skupin was on a self-destructive roll last night, wasn't he? You could almost say he was on fire! OK, that was really bad, but funny. Loved his tribemate's assessment, "Mike's a complete mess. It's not funny that he gets hurt, but it's funny that it happens over and over again. And we really haven't gotten into a situation where he can get seriously injured, but we'll see what happens when we have a fire." I gasped, like "Did he really just go there?" and then started laughing because it was true.

I think I'm starting to remember I didn't like Russell the first time around, before his medivac from the game made me feel sorry for him. He's a bit bossy and bad at interpersonal skills. Speaking of which, so was Penner last night. I really liked Johnny Blue-Eyes his previous outings, but he did himself no favors by not fraternizing with his tribe, and making it really obvious he was looking for the idol. And what was Russell thinking, opening the clue to the idol on the beach in view of Zane? Idiot.

Speaking of the idols, someone on a different board was speculating last night that the idols are really those decorative pieces on the top of the rice supply. The clue did say it was right under your nose... Remember China, where the idols were the decorative wooden plaques on the pagoda/gate thingy standing in each camp?

ananda8

riley,

I think you're right.  Next week I'll take a close look at the rice boxes.

pip57

Good point about the idol.  That would be a great 'hiding' place.  And how do you remove it without the tribe noticing?

Here is a pregame summary of Zane by a blogger.  They were right on! 

http://www.realitytvcalendar.com/shows/survivor25/bios/zane.html

Omaz

Oh yeah - and how about that fire starting - they did great!

Jaybird627

I haven't watched it yet, have been too busy to, but recorded it. Or I may just watch on cbs.com as that's quite easy. I will report back on my opinion before the next airing. I did find it interesting that it was 90 minutes this time. Anyone else?

riley702

Yay! That IS where the hidden immunity idol was! I think they should have booted ole "Headlights".

DC197

My son lives in Wash. DC and is friends with Sarah Dawson on the Kalabaw tribe.  Sorry, I don't have any spoilers.

riley702

She seems to be doing OK for the moment.

pip57

My dh was right.  He said that the idol was the handle on the lid.  But didn't anyone on the tribe wonder where it went?

ananda8

I was thinking the same thing.  Perhaps they did and it was edited out just to come up later. 

riley702

That's probably right - it wasn't an issue since the red tribe didn't go to TC this episode. Prediction - when they DO talk about it, the red tribe is going to TC!

Omaz

Just finishing up Season 1 Borneo on DVD.  Really enjoyed it, especially the commentary on some of the episodes, like the season finale.  Now, I think we will watch All Stars.

ananda8

This season is actually interesting.  There are no crazy or stupid people.  Now that it's down to two teams, the personalities of the players should start to come out. 

Omaz

I agree, I always like it toward the end when you can get to know the people better.

riley702

Does anyone else think that slack-jawed, mouth-breathing Carter must have had a secret lobotomy? Just me?

Why is Jeff Kent so keen on getting out Penner instead of Skupin, if he doesn't want a returnee to win? He already doesn't get along with Skupin, so why target the returnee he has an alliance with? Also, if no one wants a returnee to win, wouldn't it make sense to take them to the final with you, so YOU get the votes?

I HATE Abi with the heat of 1,000 burning suns. What a smug little bitch, who is also dead wrong about RC. I can only hope Pete back-stabs her, too, just for the fun of it (can't think of any other reason he set up RC except for causing trouble just because he thinks it's fun). I can only hope Abi's behavior bites her in the ass hard, and I want the day-after interviewers to rub it in her face that she imploded a loyal alliance for no good reason. 

Really rooting for Denise. I like Malcolm, too, but I'm unsure about that forced alliance with Lisa because she found his idol. I'm not sure she won't go running back to Skupin, et al.

ananda8

I like Malcolm, Denise and Penner.  If they made it to the final three I wouldn't know who to cheer for.  This is getting to be an interesting show.  Notice they are spending a bit more time on the interplay between the contestants and less time on the challenges.  I think this is a good thing.

pip57

I'm rooting for Denise.

DC197

Lisa is flying under the radar and could go far.  I do hope Denise is one of the final three, and would like it if she won, but usually when it gets toward the end, no one will want to sit next to her in the final.

ananda8

If she makes it to the final three, she will end up in the final two by winning the stamina challenge.  She is one strong and determined woman.

pip57

I really like Lisa.  However, I think she will sabatoge her chances by saying more than she should to the wrong people.

Omaz

I am rooting for Malcolm.  He is trying hard and seems smart.

riley702

Oh, my! I don't want to ruin it for the West Coast folks, but damn, what a show! Craziest TC possibly ever, with everyone blurting out secrets and alliances and targets like there was truth serum in the drinking water, and somehow still a bitter, bitter exit speech.. I'm still not entirely clear who was truly with whom and who was a secondary alliance, and what was plan A, plan B, E, or 6 (Is that what Lisa called it?).

Penner on a rant was fabulous, Carter is still blurting out secrets to the wrong people, Abi is still mean and stupid, Lisa may be developing nicely as an evil mastermind, and Skupin is still clueless. And what a fantastic Immunity Challenge! And I still love Denise and Malcolm. Gracious, I feel like I need a ciggie, and I don't even smoke!

pip57

What about those votes.  Skupin and Jonathan?

Spirit_eyes

I'm an addict.

Not a fan of skupin. Don't expect Jonathan to win.

Cheering for Lisa, and the sex therapist lady.

riley702

I'm very disappointed with Skupin. He seems to be clueless and drifting. He frequently looks surprised by the vote, which should have clued him in that he's outside the loop. He doesn't really seem to care, though; happy to be a hanger-on instead of making moves and playing the game.

I think Denise is playing a great game, better than Malcolm. Wasn't impressed with Lisa at first, but she's "awake" now and playing hard. I can't believe no one outed Jeff Kent.

pip57

Lisa's problem is that she just can't seem to keep secret info to herself.  She just has to tell someone.

I don't understand why Jonathan didn't vote with the group of 6 after he suggested it at Tribal Council.

riley702

Was he serious, though, or just attempting to cause chaos? How many people actually change their vote based on what happens at TC? I'd bet darned few. It can blow up in your face too easily.