Say Goodbye to Mr. Paranoia: Jamie
To quickly recap what has happened in the two in-between
episodes, we merged after Amy's removal from the Mayan Empire.
The remaining Yaxha were then told to go to the Nakum camp
immediately, where they didn't exactly get a warm reception.
Jamie proved to be especially annoying. The old Yaxhans tried
to work hard and put themselves in the new Xhakum tribe, but
it didn't really help. In fact, Jamie made it especially clear
that one of them was in danger, and it turned out to be Brandon's
time to get evicted, basically because Bobby Jon pleaded to
Stephenie to at least make the jury. She honored his request,
but just barely, because at the next Tribal Council, Bobby
Jon was sent home after Gary pulled out a miraculous Hail
Mary with his finding of the 'Extra' Immunity Idol. Gary knew
he was targeted for that tribal council, and after realizing
Judd had lied to everybody about the true location of the
Immunity Idol, found it and used it. The backup target, Bobby
Jon, got put on the chopping block and sent home. Which now
brings us to the most recent episode!
Muddy Reward Challenge and Sapped
Strength
I bet Cindy was bummed when she got teamed up with Lydia
for this challenge - Lydia managed to get to the pot of corn,
but on the way back, couldn't even make it without literally
pulling herself to the end with her arms. It really wasn't
much of a competition at that point, as the Stephenie-Danni
team combined with the Gary-Judd team is pretty much unstoppable.
I have a feeling that Lydia couldn't have finished that even
if she and Cindy had honored Jamie's urgings of finishing
regardless. I love Cindy more and more as she basically told
him to shut the hell up - it's over! The actual reward was
sweet, and the inklings of a new alliance are intriguing,
with a Danni-Gary-Judd-Stephenie final four being quite unstoppable.
Of course, this most recent tribal council might have driven
a stake through this, as Judd may not feel the love much anymore.
Of course, if he gets sent home, it means no more blurry Judd
shots. Yay for that to stop! Blech.
Immunity Up For Grabs
Cindy gave Rafe a good run for the money at that Immunity
challenge - and she just passed Gary at that semifinal point.
I am rooting more and more for Cindy to go far. Rafe creeps
me out, but he honestly has the most power right now. I don't
think Stephenie will make it to the final two, but at least
she will have made it farther than last time. Plus, I don't
think anyone will award her the million for the sake of her
being a DoOver. But back to Cindy - she's definitely got the
motivation to go far, and she has a very calm and rational
head on her shoulders. She wouldn't let Jamie egg her on to
get mad at Gary for voting for her at the last tribal council
- she recognizes it as a game and knows you'll get votes.
Plus, she knows how to answer Jeff's questions at tribal council
- honesty mixed with non-abrasive answers. Her response to
if you have to lie in this game was very diplomatic - 'lies
are a part of the game'. She didn't she lied, yet didn't say
she hasn't lied either. Clever. She needs to make a power
move though to stay in this, and I'm not sure she will do
this. Guess we'll see!
Farewell to Schizo
I'm glad that Jamie ended up going this week. I was almost
certain they'd keep him around just because he was so desperate
to make the Final 6, but it is thus obvious that his paranoia
was not overedited. He was making drama where none needed
to be, and when you have an irritant like that around camp,
it needs to be removed. His insistence at reassurance and
deals were maddening. And it shows that Rafe has lots of power,
because all he needed to do was convince Lydia, and then Stephenie
went along. The funny part is that Judd wasn't a factor in
this vote, meaning I have a feeling Judd is about to go home.
Because when you get that blindsided, that means you're no
longer in the power structure.
Final Thoughts
This season has gotten progressively better as we get closer
and closer to the end. I'm happy to see Stephenie in the power
player position, but she has to be careful now. She's an easy
target and an easy reason to get voted out, so she better
make some strong alliance deals now if she expects to stick
around.
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Other's Thoughts:
C-Money speaks!!!!!!
Okay…
okay… I’ll write to you about Survivor. Last week
was just fucking pathetic, okay? I cannot believe that all
those people believed Jamie. He’s a freak, he’s
a loser and a lose cannon. Then he flat out lies to Gary and
then goes and tells everyone he lied to Gary. Methinks, I
would have gotten rid of him (and still will) VERY SOON!!
So this
week, as soon as they all get back from tribal council, Jamie
starts the shit again! He tries to make people mad, tries
to start fights… He’s got problems, serious problems
and I’m hoping he doesn’t win immunity again,
cuz he needs to go.
What a
nasty reward challenge, huh? That mud was deep and thick and
poor Lydia! She’s so short and has such thick legs…
I can see how it was tough for her. And, of course, Jamie
has to speak. “Keep going. Finish the game.” I
think I liked it better when he didn’t say anything
and just sit there with that serial killer look on his face.
I still think he is a serial killer who got on the show to
get away from the police. Judd, Stephanie, Gary and Stick-chick
get to take a shower and sleep somewhere nice. We got to see
another fat naked guy, but this one isn’t gay.
While
the “big people” are away, Jamie starts going
after Rafe. Poor Rafe, he may be a little weenie, but he’s
an honest, good guy and he just doesn’t trust Jamie
(who would???) I think Rafe was right to be honest with Jamie
and tell him he cannot give his word to Jamie… Gary
did the right thing by asking Judd and Steph what was going
on. Gary hasn’t done anything wrong but be someone in
the background. He’s not that strong and he doesn’t
say much (from what the editors show us). I don’t see
how he’s such a threat… Plus, the fact that he
found the idol! That was great and I was so happy to see him
bring it out at tribal council last time. Almost throwing
it in Jamie’s face. The bastard.
How sweet
that the winners of reward challenge got to see videos of
their families! I even got a little tear-y eyed… (sniff)
Immunity
challenge was pretty tough. I hate the rope ones… It
was so good to see Rafe win it too!!! I hope they all smarten
up and get Jamie out of there, but I can see keeping him too
because if anyone was up against him in the end, they would
win for sure… But he’s just too freaky for me,
man. I wouldn’t be able to sleep with him on the island.
It’s
amazing how Jamie keeps talking about other people. He is
such an ass. He has changed people’s minds about others
just to make himself look better. I know I’m seeing
all this from the other side, but man, why don’t the
other tribe members see it too? Whatever… it’s
tribal council time… Oh YES!!!! Buh-bye!!! Idiot! And
he leaves like an asshole would… Judd looked pissed,
he wasn’t in on this vote, so I’m wondering how
it’s going to be back at camp next week…
HAPPY
THANKSGIVING YA’LL!!!
Byron chimes in?
Linus laments?
Mom mumbles?
Fox pontificates?
Robbie ruminates?
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