SURVIVOR - Redemption Island

[Hewson]

I'm really not getting the criticism here. How is that any different than praying before a sporting event or a test?

I believe Big Mac is referring to Krista's exit interview(as was I previously) where she said it was OK that she lost to Matt, because they decided beforehand it was God's will as to whatever the outcome would be...not them praying beforehand.

My 2 cents is that if there is a God, he's got more important things to concern himself with than a duel on Redemption Island on a reality show.

 

[ramblin rose]

Phillip is on crack but lol.

Fucking Stephanie. I like her. I dont think she can beat Matt though. He's just kickin everyone's ass.

Is Philip on FB? You need to friend him,

 

[deep]

Ralph is lucky to be cruising through
he never does anything at the challenges
he reminds me of a kid on the playground jumping up and down saying 'give me the ball' and then when he gets it, he drops it.

 

[Carek1230]

Me thinks that was a big mistake what they did to Stephanie.

 

[Sicy]

Is Philip on FB? You need to friend him,

Lol he's not. I've been asking around. I have tons of pics to tag him in!

 

[MrPryck2U]

Ralph is lucky to be cruising through
he never does anything at the challenges
he reminds me of a kid on the playground jumping up and down saying 'give me the ball' and then when he gets it, he drops it.

Actually, Ralph is doing just fine. In the challenges that his tribe has won, he was highly instrumental. Plus, he's got that hidden immunity idol thingie, so he's got that going for him. I think it would be highly inaccurate to say he's been "cruising through". He's been one of the hardest workers at his camp and it's not like he's been sandbagging it through the challenges that his tribe has lost.

 

[Hewson]

it's not like he's been sandbagging it through the challenges that his tribe has lost.

Except of course the one where the whole team sandbagged it.

 

[MrPryck2U]

Except of course the one where the whole team sandbagged it.

Yes, but they successfully had Russell removed from the game as a result, so their "strategy" worked. I didn't agree with them throwing the challenge, but they did it together. Obviously, it's foolish to single out Ralph and say he is just cruising through when he is one of the best members of his tribe.

 

[Daddysgonnapay]

Lol he's not. I've been asking around. I have tons of pics to tag him in!

Stealth! as a former FBI, CIA agent it is imperative to keep his identity under wraps!

 

[BigMacPhisto]

Ometepe will win the next two ICs. Zapatera will vote out David (for being un-loyal in the last episode) and Sarita (because they aren't too fond of her and because they know she'd be the last Zapatera member voted out at the merge because of her perceived weakness).

Merge will occur at ten. Rob's tribe will have a 6-4 advantage and toss out Ralph, Mike, Steve and Julie in that order. They'll trick Ralph by pretending they aren't voting for him right at the merge and that Mike's the target.

Matt will come back in either the first merge episode or the one after, forcing him to join Rob's alliance since at best he could only help Zapatera end up one behind Ometepe (or down 6-4 if he joins in the second merge episode). Plus, Andrea will want to stick with her own tribe.

Once it gets down to the Final Seven, things will get exceptionally crazy. Only thing for certain is that there's no way Rob's tribe is going to let him get anywhere near the finals. I imagine Matt will also have a huge target because of his underdog story potentially being a $1 million ticket.

 

[MrPryck2U]

I'm not a big fan of predicting things. I just like to watch the season unfold.

 

[Sicy]

Me too. That stuff makes my brain hurt

 

[brooklynmike]

It's tough predicting things because they try to throw you off through the editing and they do a damn good job.

I'll be DVR'ing and watching later tonight after the setlist party

 

[Hewson]

It's tough predicting things because they try to throw you off through the editing and they do a damn good job.

When we're watching if anyone is said to be going home for sure, wife and I say "he/she's safe" and if anyone is edited to be definitely safe, "he/she is going home".

 

[Hewson]

Previews really give too much info on next week. Not that it wasn't expected, but surprise us a little.

 

[Carek1230]

I am so sick of the former CIA Agent. I'd like to see him in his pink tighty whiteys get eaten by a shark!

 

[MrPryck2U]

I was happy to see Sarita go. Even funnier was when she didn't even take her stuff with her. I'm glad David survived.


As for Phil, I think he is beyond Coach annoying. He is Shambo annoying.

 

[Sicy]

Rob is hilarious.. throwing the clue in the volcano

Phil is slowly losing his mind. I think he definitely adds some entertainment to the show as a lot of the other are just plain boring.

Matt could possibly win this while thing.

 

[BigMacPhisto]

Phil is slowly losing his mind. I think he definitely adds some entertainment to the show as a lot of the other are just plain boring.

That's why I'm confused that Jeff is hyping this up as one of his favorite seasons. Phillip is the only truly entertaining new castaway that will reach the merge. One All-Star type contestant making the merge does not a great season make....that would put this one on par with Fiji & Samoa.

Boston Rob & Russell have given the producers what they wanted though, and I shudder to think how boring this season would've been without them. The two basically sent their tribes in a certain direction from day one, unsurprisingly. Aside from crazy Phillip, they seem like the only other contestants that will have a real impact on this game in any strategic or entertaining sense.

God, I can't stand Ralph. Russell said he would walk around talking about how "he'll be the fan favorite"...his intelligible nonsense against David being a lawyer was one of the season's most cringe-worthy moments. Thankfully, his edit has been very subdued and under-the-radar thus far, hopefully preventing him from receiving a spot on a future season.

 

[2861U2]

Does the RI concept remain the same once we start getting jury members? I.e. the person losing the duel just goes right to the jury, I assume?

 

[Hewson]

Does the RI concept remain the same once we start getting jury members? I.e. the person losing the duel just goes right to the jury, I assume?

You obviously missed next week's preview.

 

[Hewson]

Anybody notice Grant hit all 6 hoops for his tribe and caught all but one launched ball last week...methinks he could dominate individual immunity challenges.

 

[Sicy]

You obviously missed next week's preview.

I missed it too.. what did they say? I know there's a merge but I didnt hear about RI.

 

[Hewson]

I missed it too.. what did they say? I know there's a merge but I didnt hear about RI.

Spoiler

Winner of Matt vs Sarita goes back into game

Some folks may not want to know even though CBS broadcast it and will undoubtedly do so in commercal all week.

 

[Sicy]

Ok that's what I thought from the beginning.

 

[phanan]

Yeah, that preview sucked. Let's just give away the whole episode...

The strategy of going with David over Sarita won't matter now - if anything, it's made it worse for them. Although they might band together in an effort to get rid of Rob.

 

[Carek1230]

Isn't that really going to be the focus though, to get rid of Boston Rob? I mean, they don't have Russell to play with so all target will point to Rob. Poor Rob.

(I do think he will survive though).

 

[Hewson]

Rob's better socially (by a mile) than Russell, has a great read of the other players and has an immunity idol, so I think he'll hang for a while, but ultimately there'll be an attempt to get him out...though I wonder, I if I were say Grant and Natalie (or whoever), wouldn't I want Rob with me in the final 3, figuring it'd be pretty easy to argue against giving the million to someone who is playing for the 4th time, and already won the million by marrying into it.

 

[brooklynmike]

I don't know, I think Rob is playing this game at a much higher level than previous seasons. Just when you think things are gonna turn on Rob they cut to a clip of him describing how he's staying a step ahead.

 

[brooklynmike]

Rob's better socially (by a mile) than Russell, has a great read of the other players and has an immunity idol, so I think he'll hang for a while, but ultimately there'll be an attempt to get him out...though I wonder, I if I were say Grant and Natalie (or whoever), wouldn't I want Rob with me in the final 3, figuring it'd be pretty easy to argue against giving the million to someone who is playing for the 4th time, and already won the million by marrying into it.

I think Rob will solidify his team, methodically pick off the other tribe one by one, then start eating his own.

He's gonna keep Grant and two of the girls with him. Then, he'll get tight with one of the girls and promise to go to the finals (probably the one who is least likeable/ does the least work). They'll team up to boot Grant, then boot the other girl.

Rob will beat the girl by virtue of being a brilliant player and a general dislike/ disrespect of the girl he takes to final 2.

I 100% guarantee it. But I could be wrong