Survivor: Samoa

[srmom]

Yeah, y'all are right, strategy wise he's made some blunders that have just worked out right. But, he's also been able to read things pretty well, at least he sniffed out the plot to get them to vote for John, and has kept his tribe in line - but they don't really have any choice.

Now that the numbers are aligned, it will be interesting to see how things start moving. New alignments may happen.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by srmom

Now that the numbers are aligned, it will be interesting to see how things start moving. New alignments may happen.

Aligned how? If Shambo stays with Foa Foa, they have 5 members, and Galu has 4. Unless of course John plays it smart and switches tribes.

While it might be a waste of an idol, I think it would be hilarious if Russell tells John that everyone is voting for Natalie, or something, after having given Natalie his idol to use. Everyone votes for her, so Russell holds up his end of the bargain, and he can play clueless when she uses it and another one of the Galu members goes home.

Just a thought

[ASTalumna06]

I know I'm double posting, but I just had an awful thought... what if Shambo switched again and helped to blindside the rest of Foa Foa?

None of the members of Galu were fond of her to begin with, and now I'm pretty sure they REALLY aren't happy with her for turning on their tribe. She has two options:

1. Stay with Foa Foa. If she makes it to the final 3, the jury will be made up almost entirely of Galu members. The only Galu who might vote for her is Erik, simply because he's thrilled with the idea of his team burning for blindsiding him.

2. Switch to Galu. If she switches back to Galu and helps to take out the rest of the Foa Foa tribe, she'll have made probably one of the best moves in Survivor history. There's a good chance she would gain some respect from her other Galu members, and she'll have a better chance of receiving more votes if she makes it to the final 3.

To be honest, I think her better option would be the latter.

[MysticCat]

^^^ I don't know -- Shambo hasn't shown much ability to think strategically so far. Most if not all of her decisions have been emotional.

That said, the preview for next week certainly seems to show Shambo, joined by Dave, John, Jaison and Mick leading the charge against a male Dave describes as "a cancer." I doubt that's Brett, so that leaves Russell -- and it does sound like Russell. Are we being misled again, or have they finally caught on to Russell? I wonder if his (over-)confidence has finally outrun his ability.

Although, it's not clear that Shambo, Dave and John are talking about the same plan as Shambo and Jaison.

Hmmmm.