Survivor: Samoa

[AlphaFrog]

I was clueless going into Tribal. First it was Laura, and that didn't work out - then it was Monica, Russell (but then not for real - only to flush the idol), Jaison, Erik, Monica, Jeff Propst (I liked that comment that Shambo could vote Propst for all he cared).

Did Erik really think that Natalie, Jaison and Mick would go along with pretending to vote Russell to flush the idol?? I think FoaFoa was on to something when they said that they were at least going into the merge united, while Galu was divided. Erik was SOO funny trying to argue in Tribal that Galu was still one strong united team. Was he really that clueless? I really hope that FoaFoa does stay united. It would be the second time in a row that the tribe that went into the merge weaker pulled out a victory and rule the other team.

The previews make it look like Russell is in trouble next week. While I really do think he started scrambling too early and showed his cards to everyone, rarely does the person who looks in trouble in the previews really go home.

[SydneyK]

Ditto to all points above.

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

The previews make it look like Russell is in trouble next week. While I really do think he started scrambling too early and showed his cards to everyone, rarely does the person who looks in trouble in the previews really go home.

You're definitely right about this. I couldn't believe he went around to each Galu member and told them he had the idol. To do that, and to also tell each one that he hadn't told anyone else, was pretty short-sighted.

I'm still kinda puzzled by Russell. I don't like him much, but there are times when he seems to be playing Survivor as well as I've ever seen it played. Then again, there are times when he makes extremely obvious (from the viewers' POV) mistakes. I like it when there are players like this - those who I don't want to see win, but who I also don't want to see get voted out. Strange, I know.

I was happy to see Eric go home. Based on the votes, I suspect Shambo will be on the chopping block next week (despite the previews that suggest Russell is in trouble).