Survivor: Cagayan...Brawn vs. Brains vs. Beauty

Forgot to post last week but was shocked at the blindside of Cliff. Didn't see that coming as I'm sure he didn't either.

This week was surprised that Lindsey quit the game after Cliff was eliminated. I understand that her and Trish didn't get along but to quit over it was just crazy. What was odd was that Lindsey told Jeff that Trish pretty much verbally attacked her when they got back from tribal counsel but from where I was sitting it was the other way around. If your going to go at it over personality differences, take the high road and leave nasty comments about peoples looks out of it. Lindsey was hitting below the belt and blamed the attack on Trish and that wasn't right. Lindsey was a bit of a bully and I'm glad she's gone.


That move that Tony made during the camp raid might have been a very strategic move but was mean all the same. The one where he threw Jeremiah under the bus with the fake hidden immunity clue. I really worry about that guy being a cop. jeez...

I'm glad the immunity idols were flushed out for Tony and LJ.  And I'm SO glad Spencer has the new one.  He's the one I'm rooting for.

I have no idea what Cass is thinking by going along with eliminating all the females.  With Sarah, I could understand it.  But why not get rid of the stronger guys like Tony now?  I was expecting her to stay partnered with Spencer to guide their alliance to the end.  That went up in smoke.

This season is a tad confusing when trying to determine who will stick together.  But, so far, I'm liking it.

I just deleted my entire post.  UGH!  SO.....

rkc, I agree with all you wrote.  I think it's stupid to vote off all the females, annoying or not.  And Wu's actions were a complete turn-off to me, as well.  I haven't spoken with my grandson yet, but I'm sure he'll applaud the dirty-dealing.  When it comes to Survivor, he insists this is the way to win the game.  He tells me that if he were to play, I wouldn't recognize him.

Tony appears to be coated with Teflon.  And I'm SO glad Spencer found that idol.  He doesn't seem to be a target yet, but the day will come.  I'm at a loss as to Spencer's alliance.  I may not even be aware of the names of some of the people still under the radar.

Tony, LJ, Trish, Jefra, Jeremy(iah?), Wu

Spencer, Tasha, ?, ?

Who am I missing?

Unless Spencer keeps winning immunity, he'll be gone.  There's no one else I'd root for.  I don't know what kind of game Cass is playing but unless I'm wrong, her strategy will end up backfiring.

I was correct.  My grandson found nothing wrong with Wu's actions.  And he straightened me out about the alliances.  I'm SO confused!

Can't you just see Tony the cop planting evidence?  I hope this lying and deceit doesn't win it for him.  Wondering if Woo will be his next target - or if he'll be aiming at Spencer and Jeremiah.  I'm hoping there will be some second thoughts from his alliance about the way they ousted LJ.  They were so easily manipulated.

At least Spencer has another week.  I'd love to see him win.

It's not looking good for Spencer.  Darn!  Teflon Tony wins again.  I'm really sick of this slick, fast-talking con man.  If Spencer goes, I'm cashing in my chips and leaving the casino.  There's no one else I care about.

I used to be all about finishing what I started.  When it comes to television, I've given up this character trait.  As soon as I get bored or frustrated, I dump a show without reservation. 

And what was up with that second immunity idol?  Did I miss a clue that there was another one to be found?  I thought Tony was looking for the one Spencer found at the creek bank.  If so, he lives a magical life.  I hope his luck runs out next week.

They showed him "finding" the idol and kissing it, so it must be real.  But I don't recall there ever being a clue about a second idol.  Tony strikes me as a character we'd see as a dirty cop in a tv series.  He's underhanded and slimy.

I guess we can only hope the tides turn and Spencer gets immunity.  Didn't he use his idol this week?

Yes, Spencer did use his immunity idol this week, and the shame of it is that he didn't have to.


I agree with you, singly on what you've said about Tony. I definitely could see the sleazy cop planting evidence. He is really making me sick to my stomach. They would be smart to get rid of him whether they are in an alliance with him or not. I would like to think that if he is being so deceitful that people wouldn't vote for him to win but knowing how this show works he would probably win anyway. What makes me sick too is that Spencer said Tony told a lie and swore on his family that he was telling the truth. Who does that? What a sick individual. 

My daughter straightened me out about the second idol.  One was a regular idol, the second the "special" one, which is what Tony found.  Apparently, it can be used after the vote is read.  Maybe we'll get lucky and Woo will steal it from him when he isn't looking.  Personally, I'd love to see him reach into that bag and find that it's gone.  LOL

I think you and I are on the same page with the deceit, rkc.  I hate seeing this kind of behavior being promoted as a means to win anything.  As in much of what we see today, we get no "moral of the story."

I hear you, sla.  It's disgusting to see how many of these reality shows make it a point to feature the most dispicable of the participating characters.  It's sad to read a forum and see how many in today's society are entertained by the behavior - and actually support it.  They watch for the drama it brings.

Consider Abby Lee's Dance Moms.  Why would anyone watch a woman inflict mental and emotional damage on the little girls she teaches?  Yet she apparently is a popular bully.  I tuned out after only a few episodes.  I'm finding more and more, especially in the last year or two, that my purest form of protest is to turn it off.  As long as people watch this garbage, they'll continue to air it - and come up with even greater examples of dishonesty, cruelty and immorality.

I'm no prude or a self-righteous person.  I've done plenty, but my integrity and honesty is important to me.  I hate that our young are being exposed and swayed by what they view on tv.  The media is sending mixed messages.  Don't bully - but watch someone win by doing it on tv. 

Everything inside me wants to see Tony take a hard fall.

Yay, Spencer!  I held my breath when they went to council.  Thank heaven Tony's paranoia won out.

Two idols now?  Gimme a break.  I felt sure Spence would have the black stone. Couldn't believe it when Tony had it. * sigh * He has unbelievable luck.

The previews make it look like even Trish and Woo are ready to turn on him.  But he'll get a free ride with the "special" idol, even if they try to blindside him.  Once he knows they're out to get him, he'll start double-talking again.  Are they stupid enough to keep falling for it?  Next week, even his best bud, Woo, may be ready to jump his ship.

Problem is, they'll have to repeatedly hammer Tony.  I hope they can get away with it and he doesn't win immunity on top of every other advantage he has right now.

Tony gives one pause for thought when it comes to the integrity of our police forces.  Yet, he's the type of character they feature on these shows. 

If he ends up in the finale, I wonder what criteria the jury will use in their votes.  Will they say he played the best game?  Or will he have left too many sour grapes behind him?