The black team got all their screen time in the first 15 minutes, much of which was spent starting their fire. So it was just you. (sorta)
The part that really bugged me was the editorial choice to have SO MUCH screen time dedicated to the “do we or don’t we throw the challenge”, then they throw the challenge (in a way that seemed obvious enough to me that I hope someone from another team speculates on it onscreen next week), then Billy makes a last dash effort to not get voted off, then they have tribal council and Billy solidifies the whole --why do we want him on our team thing.
Overkill. Way overkill. Show some more of the other teams, please.
And I was thinking there was another time when one of the guys asked him to help build or gather something, and tho he agreed, his body language was essentially a huge :rolleyes:
The way he lacked any social skills - not making eny effort to impress/help his team, and slipping into stalker mode - made me wonder if he inhabits a subculture that effectively insulates him from the way folks interact out here in the rest of the world.
Word to that, Eureka. I’d really like a little more exposition with the white and black tribes, both of which seem pretty useless to this point. The black tribe just can’t seem to get it together during the challenges, and the white team can’t make the tiniest decision at camp without going at each other’s throats. Here’s a tip to the younger white guy: When “Flicka” seems more mature and rational than you, it’s time for a little self-examination. Build yourself a rock garden and work on finding your “center.”
We saw the Asians and Hispanics snag a chicken or two, does that mean the other two tribes didn’t do that? Did they even think of it?
I’m rooting for tha Asians so far. Smart, strong team that’s getting along for the most part. I think they need to get over Cao Boi’s sense of humor though and just let him fly that jackass flag.
Word to everyone who said the losing teams need to stop sending the smart strong players to Janu Island. As soon as Jeff asked them to choose I was shouting “FLICKA! FLICKA!” Alas, they didn’t hear me.
My wife and I were both half asleep during TC (watching it late after putting the baby to bed and watching The Office), and we had to zip back and hear it again when Metal Billy professed his love for Candice. Bill, you’re lazy enough to fit in with that team, but I still don’t think you have a shot, man. After he explained himself we went back and zaprudered the little moment between the two of them, and while it was weird the first time, it was extra weird and hilarious watching it again knowing what was running through his metal-addled mind.
I’m torn on the whole challenge-throwing thing. It was a stupid move strategically, but I’m almost a little glad it happened because it looked like the black team would lose again. Is it just me, or do they seem feel like they’re representing their race more than the other teams. The white team for example either doesn’t talk about it or doesn’t give a rat’s ass. They’re not representing anyone, they’re just 5 jackasses on a TV show, and they seem to know it. The black team doesn’t appear to have this liberty, and I’d imagine that kind of thinking can weigh you down a little. I hope they can pick it up soon.
Lady Of The Lake, you can get the episode from the iTunes Store for two bucks, but check CBS.com first. They have an “Innertube” program where I think you can watch the episode for free.
A new reality show, coming soon from FOX! (I kid, but then again, it could be coming soon, for all we know. And I’ll totally watch it, because I don’t think I want to have a life.)
This season of Survivor may be unique in that in every previous season, I’ve found at least one person I could root for. Of course, often that person was voted off very early on, but at least they EXISTED. This time, I couldn’t care less. That’s not to say I don’t find this season interesting, because I do…but I don’t care who wins it, frankly.
I’m wondering… For the last few series the tribes have been supplied with a basic food. Sacks of rice or corn, something like that. And to a large degree that was all they ate.
But watching a tribe sit around on its collective ass until it’s time to scoop some rice into the pot is nowhere near as interesting to watch as the tribe having to get out and hunt or trap their food, with the risk of failing and going hungry.
So I’m wondering if they crew didn’t happen to turn a couple dozen chickens loose on the island. Or maybe turning a few loose every couple of days.
Here’s my thoughts: by setting this precedent, tribes could decide beforehand to wait and share a reward if they’re leading. So in the next reward challenge, the Asians might stand around and wait for a second place Whites and then simultaneously declare victory. This could build some goodwill and maybe get the same treatment back in the next challenge. Two of the tribes could team up against the other two.
Booting Billy is a strategic mistake, but they did give Billy plenty of chances to fit in. He didn’t even bother to come to the tree mail, that’s weak. Ozzy is egotistic and immature, but a few sleepless nights around a snorer can understandably drive him nuts.
Go Yul! Way to figure out the clues. Let’s hope you are more successful with the idol than the last two guys who found it.
AFAIK, there has only been one other Hidden Immunity Idol in the series, so there was only one other guy who found it before Yul. Also, that guy, Terry, made it to the final three without ever using the idol, so he was pretty successful.
The thing that made me dislike him was that he blamed his lonerdom on his lack of affinity with Hispanic culture. That’s a cop-out. He would have been a loner regardless of the makeup of his team, simply because a guy like that wants to be a loner. It was the role he carved out for himself the moment he put on that shirt and headscarf. Which begs the question: Why would he sign up for this show? Did he think he was going to be put on a team full of other metal heads?
I’m all about individualism, but you’ve got to know how to play the game. And overt individualism is not a good strategy on Survivor. His ass deserved to be kicked off for failing to get this.
That said, I hate that his team decided to throw the challenge. They weren’t even trying to put on a good effort, and that sucked big time. Also, the editing sucked. As Eureka said, they really took all the suspense away, at the expense of the other teams’ screen time. Instead of showing the boring “should we throw the challenge?” debate, they could have focused on another team’s drama. Then, the big “secret” about the team throwing the challenge could have been revealed at TC. As it stood, going into the challenge the audience kinda knew what was going to happen, who was going to lose. I knew that the black and white team were safe, simply because they got little screen time.
He or she is likely referring to Gary Hogeboom, the quarterback from whatever season that was that Danni won it all. It was hidden in the forest somewhere, not on an island. And I don’t recall what he ended up doing with it.
Oh my God! You’re right! I can’t believe I forgot all about that! :smack:
Yeah, he wound up using it to move into the final 6 IIRC…sorry guys, my bad, definitely.
Chickens are pretty omnivorous. They eat leaves and grass and grains and bugs - pretty much anything. A friend of mine has some, and dandelion leaves are their favorite treat. And Polynesians have been carrying them from island to island for thousands of years, so I’m not surprised they’re all over the place.
Perhaps they were egg laying chickens. Aren’t there special chickens that lay eggs daily?
I have to watch the survivor live today to see what Jenna says about Billy. I’ll come back and report once I do.
When I first mentioned it, I was referring to Gary (from Guatemala) and Terry (from Exile Island). God, I loved Gary, way back when … especially when he referred to the Hidden Immunity Idol as “the little immunity doll.” That was pretty sweet.
Anyway, now that Yul has the Hidden Immunity Idol, what happens when someone gets sent to Exile Island? I mean, I know what happened last time, but is there any chance they’ll do something different this time? Maybe bury some matches or snacks or something? Or one of those cans of peanut brittle that you open and the springy snakes pop out? Or a smelly old sock and a note that says, “Haha sucker!”?
That’s what Yul should have done! If I found that sucker I’d gather up twigs and make my best Blair Witch Project looking stick-doll, put it back in that box, and bury that em effer. Can you imagine how hilarious it would be if someone else found it, and presented it to Jeff at TC?
I loved the “Oh shit”, expression on Cristina’s face, when Billy first mentioned the love thing. Then the confussion, when she realized he wasn’t talking about her.
