Survivor - China

AlphaFrog · #1 11-09-2007, 11:08 AM

I know James doesn't like Courtney, but it's really not about who you like...he knows Courtney is usually privvy to the "inner circle" of Todd and Amanda, and if she could have made the deal on the DL, and played it off like she was giving James the necklace because she was sick of Jean-Robert and wanted to see him go, she would end up with an idol, and no one except James knows she has it. James keeps that info secret in exchange for info on what Todd and Amanda are discussing. That could eventually get them both to the final four with Todd and Amanda. If James and Courtney stuck to that alliance, even though they don't like eachother, they could have very well ended up as the final two...keeping in mind that Courtney is THE person you want to bring to the Final 2 with you, that would have worked 100% in James' favor, even if he hates her.

Now, I realize that all of that is way beyond the intellect of both James and Courtney...but it would have been great strategy.

AlphaFrog · #2 11-15-2007, 09:58 AM

Who are we voting for to go home tonight?? What strategies should be used???

I really think that if James doesn't win immunity, they need to get a couple people to vote against him, and let him know it (Todd: Psst - James, I heard Peih Gee and Eric talking about voting against you-you need to use that idol) so that he'll use up those idols. They could convince Peih Gee, Eric, Frosti and Denise that they're all voting for James, and meanwhile Todd, Amanda, and Courtney all vote for Peih Gee...although that strategy is pretty transparent. Also, they really don't NEED to actually vote for James - just let him think they are. Either way, I think James only has a couple more tribals to use the idols, so he probably needs to go ahead and use them. I'm assuming that sometime in the next 3 weeks he'll win an individual immunity, so he should be safe until at least the final 4 or 5.

I really hope that JuryFodder (aka Courtney) ends up going home, just because she's that damn annoying, but I don't think anyone will be that stupid. I think Peih Gee needs to pack it up, because she's more than likely going home.

RBL · #3 11-15-2007, 10:19 AM

As much as I like James and want to him in the Finals.... I just dont see it happening. James is on the outside of a tight alliance with two decent strategists(Todd and Amanda). Everyone knows he has the Idols and NO one is approaching him with a deal.. that is telling if you ask me. He may squeeze into the Final 5 but I don't see him going further than that

SWTXBelle · #4 11-15-2007, 10:37 AM

A lot depends on how many immunity challenges James can win.

MysticCat · #5 11-15-2007, 10:57 AM

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A lot depends on how many immunity challenges James can win.

I think Todd and Amanda made a mistake by not blindsiding James last week.

AlphaFrog · #6 11-15-2007, 11:09 AM

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I think Todd and Amanda made a mistake by not blindsiding James last week.

Agreed. It seemed a little crazy when they were first showing previews, but now, not so much. Also, I agree with the assesment I read that said that Todd should ASK James for one of the immunity idols, instead of being mad that he didn't offer to give one back. James has nothing to loose by giving one up, and everything to gain.

MysticCat · #7 11-15-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

Also, I agree with the assesment I read that said that Todd should ASK James for one of the immunity idols, instead of being mad that he didn't offer to give one back. James has nothing to loose by giving one up, and everything to gain.

I agree as well.