Rupert falls short again!
Fresh from tribal council where Danielle took the fall for her "close" relationship with Parvarti, Rupert is feeling renewed and optimistic about his chances. He seems to think that if he can make it through to the final vote that the million dollars is his.
Parvarti and Jerri commiserated over Russell. Seems to be the same story as last season...people bitching and bellyaching about Russell, but then ultimately deciding to ride it out, "see what happens" and continue to work with him. I guess it worked out great for Natalie last season.
Russell, for his part, continued to try to spin lies that he had to get rid of Danielle because she was secretly planning to get rid of Parvarti. No one's buying what you have to sell, Russ.
Tree mail came in the form of a Sprint product placement. None too subtle, either. It's amazing what people will do for money. Ahem.
Sprint Palm Pre Sprint Palm Pre Sprint Palm Pre Sprint Palm Pre Sprint Palm Pre Sprint Palm Pre Sprint Palm Pre Sprint Palm Pre Sprint Palm Pre Sprint Palm Pre Sprint Palm Pre Sprint Palm Pre Sprint Palm Pre Sprint Palm Pre
The players got to see videos of their loved ones using the wonder Sprint Palm Pre. When Rupert's wife came on, my oldest shouted out "Rupert's got a wife like that?!? That's amazing!" I suspect she was imagining something like this.
The reward challenge was a Survivor plus loved one competition where the player would bring a bucket of water from the surf and toss it to their loved one's bucket. They would then use that water to fill another bucket to lift a flag.
Reward was a flight to the Alofaaga Blowholes with a nice picnic of burgers and soda with loved ones. Plus an opportunity to take the wonderful Sprint Palm Pre to record the trip. Lucky!
Rupert was paired with his (evidently) lovely wife, Russell with his wife (last seen at last year's final show dressed like a biker-stripper), Colby had his brother (who also seemed like a frat boy goofball), Parvarti had her dad (who now has logged more Survivor time than many actual contestants), Jerri had her sister (the two of them together made the most annoying mewling noises) and Sandra had her favorite uncle (favorite, because he was there when her mother died. No charges have been filed).
It's Rupert and his wife's anniversary! I'm sure when she thought about the possibility of spending an anniversary on a tropical island, Survivor had not popped into her mind.
The challenge was fairly entertaining. Colby almost immediately began fighting with his brother and blaming him for the water not falling into his pail. His brother seemed to be laughing at him. These guys must be a real riot at Thanksgiving. I'm guessing they have an annual T-Day football game, full contact with at least two fights and one concussion per holiday.
Russell's wife, while adding to the water from the bucket, spit to add volume. Now that's class.
Sandra yelled in Spanish for her uncle to cheat by stealing water from the people able to actually reach their partners. He just laughed. She must be a real joy at family events, too. I'm thinking fistfights and stabbing over Parcheesi.
Jerri and her sister went on to win and made more loud mewling noises.
Jeff allowed Jerri to pick two pairs to accompany her to the blowholes. She chose Parvarti and Sandra without much hesitation. Russell was not amused. He and his wife started whispering the horrible things they would do to Jerri and her sister during the finale show. I suspect those two are a real handful on "couples nights".
It was time for the loved ones to depart. Rupert and his wife were in full-on make-out mode and Probst had to pry them apart with a crowbar and a fire hose. I think she might have been trying to stow away in his beard.
At the blowholes, the group was greeted by a wizened old guy who looked a lot like Don Ho. Only less dead. He showed them the blowholes and entertained them by tossing coconuts into the holes to have them explode skyward.
Sandra: "I'd be scared to go by that hole...what if I fall in?" Don't worry, Sandra. I don't think the ocean wants you either.
Parvarti: "The best part of the trip was having the Sprint Palm Pre there so we could take all kinds of pictures!" Oh, well played. That's a shipment of twenty units to miss Parvarti's home.
The girls talked about how irritated Russell was to be excluded from the trip and made a pact that they wouldn't let him vote any of them out.
Russell, for his part, could barely contain his outrage that Jerri hadn't picked him. This was based solely on strategy, of course. It's not like he wanted a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the Alofaaga Blowholes with Don Ho.
Back at camp, the remaining men decided to form their own alliance. Perhaps it was time for Parvarti to go.
That night, when the women returned and everyone tried to sleep, Rupert decided it would be a good time to saw and break up firewood. I think he was cranking some Death Metal on the stereo as well. Needless to say, everyone was pretty irritated with him. At least he wasn't selling their shoes or burning their socks.
Jerri and Russell had a little makeup party. She confessed that the once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Alofaaga Blowholes compliments of Sprint Palm Pre was only "okay".
The Immunity Challenge was, unbelievably, another endurance challenge. Seriously, what is the deal? Can't we have some swimming, a race, a memory game...something besides watching these guys stand stock still for 20 minutes or more at a time?
Hang with me here...what about a Survivor Beauty Pageant? Seriously, how much fun would it be to see Rupert stalking up and down the runway with a come-hither look in his eye during the bathing suit competition. Would Russell try to "enhance"? Seriously, dude, we know that's a pair of frickin' coconuts in there! And then finding out during the talent portion if Sandra actually has any. Ah, well. Maybe next season.
This challenge was to stand still with two poles placed on the back of outstretched hands. The other ends of the poles would be pressed against a horizontal beam to keep them steady. If your pole slips, you're out.
Colby dropped his poles almost immediately. What a tool. Did someone do an identity check on this idiot?
Years from now we'll find out that this look-a-like killed the real Colby Donaldson shortly after his appearance in Survivor: All Stars and has been taking his place all along. You heard it here first.
Sandra, to no one's surprise, was out shortly thereafter.
Russell was next, much to his consternation.
Jerri was holding steady when Probst said "Jerri...poles are dead center right where you want 'em to be...they haven't moved...ooops." Nice jinx, Probst.
This left Parvarti and Rupert. Ever the bridesmaid, Rupert soon lost his grip and was out of the competition. Parvarti wins immunity!
Back at camp was the usual CBS fluff of trying to make us wonder who would be voted off that night. They showed a (now) typical blowup between Russell and one of his alliance (Sandra) and lots of sneaking around and whispering.
At council, Sandra opted to play her immunity idol. Mainly since this was the last day to play it. She thought about not using it, but then came to the conclusion that it certainly couldn't hurt.
I didn't notice any discussion from Colby in the entire tribal council. I wonder if he said anything at all. He was probably still irritated with his brother.
Rupert called for a Villain to flip that evening. It sounded a bit like barking into the wind.
The votes were read: Colby and Rupert's votes went to Sandra and were wasted. Everyone else voted Rupert, sending the psychedelic giant home. He took a long moment to glare at Russell.
This Sunday is the Survivor Finale! Who will make it to the final three? Will Mike Bonham achieve the first ever Survivorfest sweep and pick the final four contestants? Will anyone be able to think of anything nice to say about Candice during the obligatory run-through of the fallen contestants?
Find out next week on...Survivorfest!
Bonus for Dayton folks: On Wednesday, 5/19, there will be a fund-raiser at Campionis for my oldest daughter's Destination Imagination team to support their travel to the Global Competition in Knoxville later this month.
10% of all proceeds, dine-in, carry-out, catering and even margaritas will go to the team. Please support us in the form of wonderful pizza, awesome margaritas and even some raffles! We'll have people there all day, 11 AM to 10 PM. Hope to see you there!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Friday, May 07, 2010
Survivorfest week 12!
Candice goes down, followed by Danielle!
Tonight: Two immunity idols and two tribal councils!
Fresh from voting out Amanda, Jerri is ready to move on to Candice. Nice thank you for flipping her vote.
The Heroes are plenty unhappy with Candice as well. She was about as popular as an IRS agent at a Willie Nelson concert.
Rupert had plenty of anger to throw around. He's also unhappy with Russell who he now views as worse than Johnny Fairplay. Figuring he was headed home that evening Rupert decided to give Russell an earful at camp.
Russell not only took it, he dished out plenty as well: "You the second coming of Christ, Rupert!" Followed by "you a dumbass, Rupert!" I think Russell needs to make up his mind.
The immunity challenge was yet another endurance challenge. This time the players had one arm tied to a chain above their heads, tied to a big vat of colored water. Further, they had to balance on a small stool.
One minute into the challenge and Probst offered a covered dish to anyone who would drop out.
Immediately Sandra and Rupert were out. The dish? Milk and cookies.
A short while later Jeff brought out doughnuts and iced coffee. Colby couldn't drop out fast enough.
For a guy who was likely to be sent home that night, Colby sure didn't kill himself at this challenge.
When Probst came by with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, candy and milk Danielle, Candice and Jerri dropped out.
I can see the CBS executives hiding in the shrubs writing the following: "Note to self...no more endurance challenges after week 10."
Parvarti and Rupert were the only two remaining at the hour mark. Rupert eventually slipped off of his stool and Parvarti won immunity.
As a twist, Probst read a clue to a hidden immunity idol back at camp.
As soon as the tribe returned, they were off and hunting. Sandra came up with the idol. She hid it, and no one appeared to be aware she had it.
After a while Rupert got tired of searching and went to plan B. He pulled a large rock from the creek and stuck it in his front pocket.
Russell immediately noticed the new bulge. Anyone reading this who expects me to write something like "is that an idol in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?" shouldn't feel too disappointed right now.
Russell believed Rupert had the idol and instructed the Villains to split their votes. Jerri was successful in lobbying for Candice to be the other votee.
At council, Rupert lamented that there were only two Heroes left. Candice officially lost her power ring and cape when she voted Amanda off.
Candice feebly offered that Amanda would have gotten voted off anyway.
Colby: "I have no respect for the excuses!" Hey, Colby...you still have some doughnut on your chin.
Russell declared that Rupert was going home that night, breaching tribal council protocol by not at least pretending that someone else might be getting voted off.
Rupert, for his part, continued to hint that he might have found the idol.
Russell: "If Colby or Rupert didn't find the idol, then they gave up...and I don't think they would give up." Ummm, Russell did you see today's challenge?
Jeff called for the votes and asked if anyone had an idol they wanted to play. Sandra wisely kept quiet and Rupert not-too-subtly fondled his pocket. A good move in that there's a shred of doubt that he still has one.
The votes went in and Candice went out. When the Heroes heard the Villains would split votes, they dumped all of their votes on Candice.
I'm not sure how they knew the Villains would go that way. I thought they should've gone with Colby. I suspect Sandra might have told.
Candice: "I feel like I got thrown under the bus. Karma's a bitch sometimes." Indeed.
Back at camp, Russell was irritated with his alliance and himself for getting outflanked. He's also become worried about how close Parvarti and Danielle seem to be.
The next immunity challenge had three stages:
Stage 1: Players dug for a peg that would be used to slide through a peg maze and then, pointlessly I thought, break a tile. First five would advance. Rupert, Sandra, Russell, Danielle and Parvarti moved on.
Seriously, Colby, when Sandra is whipping your butt in challenges it's time to consider what drinking games you'll be playing with Coach at the Loser's Bar pretty soon.
Stage 2: The players would use pegs to climb a wall. The first three to the top would play for immunity. Russell finished first, easily navigating the wall. Rupert next, followed by Parvarti. Sandra had trouble figuring out how to get down.
Stage 3: A tile puzzle of the Survivor logo. Russell made fairly quick work of this, finishing just ahead of Rupert to win immunity.
Say what you will about Russell, but he always seems to bring his A-game to challenges late in the season.
A monsoon was waiting to greet the tribe as they returned to camp.
Parvarti seemed to be doing all of the planning. You could tell Russell didn't like being second fiddle. He thought it might be a good time to break up pals Danielle and Parvarti.
Russell: "Once Danielle is gone, Parvarti will be so scared that she'll stick to me and vote whoever I tell her to."
Russell told Parvarti that Danielle wanted her gone and he told Danielle that Parvarti was ready to see her go.
He underestimated how close they were. Parvarti was beside herself and insisted on speaking to Danielle.
Russell vehemently protested the move, which revealed that he was lying. As I've mentioned countless times, Russell is one of those liars who has the tell of getting really irritated when you doubt his sincerity.
Russell told Jerri that Danielle was the new target and if she didn't vote that way, she was likely the next to go. Parvarti and Danielle told her to keep her vote on Rupert.
Jerri, once again, was the linchpin of a critical vote.
At tribal council, Danielle seemed to be the only one who was unaware of who was running the show. I'm not sure if it's Russell or Parvarti, but it surely isn't a group that "makes decisions together".
Danielle outed Russell about his lying at council, much to Russell's chagrin. Russell continued to insist he was telling the truth. Russell, everyone is on to you now.
Danielle started crying. The long weeks and physical abuse seemed to be taking their toll.
Russell whispered to Jerri: "vote Danielle!"
The votes were in, no immunity idol was played and Danielle was voted out, just over Rupert.
Next week: Judging by the frosty look that Parvarti gave Russell I'm going on record as predicting that one of the two of them are going home next week.
We'll find out on the next...Survivorfest!
Tonight: Two immunity idols and two tribal councils!
Fresh from voting out Amanda, Jerri is ready to move on to Candice. Nice thank you for flipping her vote.
The Heroes are plenty unhappy with Candice as well. She was about as popular as an IRS agent at a Willie Nelson concert.
Rupert had plenty of anger to throw around. He's also unhappy with Russell who he now views as worse than Johnny Fairplay. Figuring he was headed home that evening Rupert decided to give Russell an earful at camp.
Russell not only took it, he dished out plenty as well: "You the second coming of Christ, Rupert!" Followed by "you a dumbass, Rupert!" I think Russell needs to make up his mind.
The immunity challenge was yet another endurance challenge. This time the players had one arm tied to a chain above their heads, tied to a big vat of colored water. Further, they had to balance on a small stool.
One minute into the challenge and Probst offered a covered dish to anyone who would drop out.
Immediately Sandra and Rupert were out. The dish? Milk and cookies.
A short while later Jeff brought out doughnuts and iced coffee. Colby couldn't drop out fast enough.
For a guy who was likely to be sent home that night, Colby sure didn't kill himself at this challenge.
When Probst came by with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, candy and milk Danielle, Candice and Jerri dropped out.
I can see the CBS executives hiding in the shrubs writing the following: "Note to self...no more endurance challenges after week 10."
Parvarti and Rupert were the only two remaining at the hour mark. Rupert eventually slipped off of his stool and Parvarti won immunity.
As a twist, Probst read a clue to a hidden immunity idol back at camp.
As soon as the tribe returned, they were off and hunting. Sandra came up with the idol. She hid it, and no one appeared to be aware she had it.
After a while Rupert got tired of searching and went to plan B. He pulled a large rock from the creek and stuck it in his front pocket.
Russell immediately noticed the new bulge. Anyone reading this who expects me to write something like "is that an idol in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?" shouldn't feel too disappointed right now.
Russell believed Rupert had the idol and instructed the Villains to split their votes. Jerri was successful in lobbying for Candice to be the other votee.
At council, Rupert lamented that there were only two Heroes left. Candice officially lost her power ring and cape when she voted Amanda off.
Candice feebly offered that Amanda would have gotten voted off anyway.
Colby: "I have no respect for the excuses!" Hey, Colby...you still have some doughnut on your chin.
Russell declared that Rupert was going home that night, breaching tribal council protocol by not at least pretending that someone else might be getting voted off.
Rupert, for his part, continued to hint that he might have found the idol.
Russell: "If Colby or Rupert didn't find the idol, then they gave up...and I don't think they would give up." Ummm, Russell did you see today's challenge?
Jeff called for the votes and asked if anyone had an idol they wanted to play. Sandra wisely kept quiet and Rupert not-too-subtly fondled his pocket. A good move in that there's a shred of doubt that he still has one.
The votes went in and Candice went out. When the Heroes heard the Villains would split votes, they dumped all of their votes on Candice.
I'm not sure how they knew the Villains would go that way. I thought they should've gone with Colby. I suspect Sandra might have told.
Candice: "I feel like I got thrown under the bus. Karma's a bitch sometimes." Indeed.
Back at camp, Russell was irritated with his alliance and himself for getting outflanked. He's also become worried about how close Parvarti and Danielle seem to be.
The next immunity challenge had three stages:
Stage 1: Players dug for a peg that would be used to slide through a peg maze and then, pointlessly I thought, break a tile. First five would advance. Rupert, Sandra, Russell, Danielle and Parvarti moved on.
Seriously, Colby, when Sandra is whipping your butt in challenges it's time to consider what drinking games you'll be playing with Coach at the Loser's Bar pretty soon.
Stage 2: The players would use pegs to climb a wall. The first three to the top would play for immunity. Russell finished first, easily navigating the wall. Rupert next, followed by Parvarti. Sandra had trouble figuring out how to get down.
Stage 3: A tile puzzle of the Survivor logo. Russell made fairly quick work of this, finishing just ahead of Rupert to win immunity.
Say what you will about Russell, but he always seems to bring his A-game to challenges late in the season.
A monsoon was waiting to greet the tribe as they returned to camp.
Parvarti seemed to be doing all of the planning. You could tell Russell didn't like being second fiddle. He thought it might be a good time to break up pals Danielle and Parvarti.
Russell: "Once Danielle is gone, Parvarti will be so scared that she'll stick to me and vote whoever I tell her to."
Russell told Parvarti that Danielle wanted her gone and he told Danielle that Parvarti was ready to see her go.
He underestimated how close they were. Parvarti was beside herself and insisted on speaking to Danielle.
Russell vehemently protested the move, which revealed that he was lying. As I've mentioned countless times, Russell is one of those liars who has the tell of getting really irritated when you doubt his sincerity.
Russell told Jerri that Danielle was the new target and if she didn't vote that way, she was likely the next to go. Parvarti and Danielle told her to keep her vote on Rupert.
Jerri, once again, was the linchpin of a critical vote.
At tribal council, Danielle seemed to be the only one who was unaware of who was running the show. I'm not sure if it's Russell or Parvarti, but it surely isn't a group that "makes decisions together".
Danielle outed Russell about his lying at council, much to Russell's chagrin. Russell continued to insist he was telling the truth. Russell, everyone is on to you now.
Danielle started crying. The long weeks and physical abuse seemed to be taking their toll.
Russell whispered to Jerri: "vote Danielle!"
The votes were in, no immunity idol was played and Danielle was voted out, just over Rupert.
Next week: Judging by the frosty look that Parvarti gave Russell I'm going on record as predicting that one of the two of them are going home next week.
We'll find out on the next...Survivorfest!
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