Thursday, October 29, 2009

The Dirty Dozen

Due to the collapse of Russell the black-hearted last week, Galu was left without a leader. Without consulting the ladies of their tribe, the Galu men decided they wanted Shambo and her spectacular mullet as their new leader. Under Shambo’s leadership, Galu didn’t miss a beat, trouncing Foa Foa in both the Reward and the Immunity Challenges on tonight’s episode of Survivor Samoa.

Tonight’s elimination of Liz leaves Foa Foa with only four members to compete against the eight remaining for Galu.

With the odds heavily stacked against them, things don’t look very good for the scrappy Foa Foa crew. What does this do to the diabolical plans of Russell the evil sock burner? Jeff Probst had the quote of the evening when he closed Tribal Council by saying to Foa Foa, “You might not be very good at challenges, but you are getting real good at blindsiding.”

They have had enough practice, they better be good at it by now.

Fortunately for Foa Foa, it looks like that all might be changing next week. The coming attractions give all indications of, dare I say, a merge. Members from both tribes were shown eating together and celebrating while sporting brand new blue buffs.

The merge! Twelve remaining competitors. An even dozen. A dirty dozen.

This dirty dozen is made up of the following Survivor hopefuls:

1. Russell the evil sock burner and fiendish mastermind
2. Jaison, who doesn’t seem to want to play anymore
3. Mick, nicknamed “McDreamy”
4. Natalie, who I pray stays around as long as possible
5. Shambo, the dimwitted queen of all things mullet
6. Laura, the Harley riding, Starbuck drinking Christian lady
7. Monica, who makes me sick every time she opens her mouth
8. Kelly, who I haven’t seen open her mouth
9. Erik, the tree dweller who can’t believe how fortunate he is
10. John, who has thankfully quit wearing those bright blue Speedos
11. Brett, the pleasant T-shirt designer
12. David, the Mick Fleetwood wannabe

That’s whom we have left, the dirty dozen that will be competing for the $1,000,000 and title of “Sole Survivor”.

Here is a quick recap of those who have already left the game and don’t even get to be on the jury.

Episode 1 – Marisa, Foa Foa
Episode 2 – Mike, Foa Foa (medical) and Betsy, Foa Foa
Episode 3 – Ben, Foa Foa
Episode 4 – Yasmin, Galu
Episode 5 – Ashley, Foa Foa
Episode 6 – Russell the Black-hearted, Galu (medical)
Episode 7 - Liz, Foa Foa

That’s it for tonight, time for me to watch the World Series. However, before closing, I have to share with you this Russell the evil sock burner moment from tonight’s episode. Upon discovering that the visiting Laura studied theology, Russell broke into a villainous grin and told her, “I can spot a Christian a mile away.” Then he proceeded to lie to her about the Hidden Immunity Idol.

Do you think there might be a rotten egg or two in this dirty dozen? Until next time…from the booth.

4 comments:

Leplume said...

Don't count good old Shambo out. I've started to really like her bumbling ways and the fact that people on the other tribe really like her could mean that the merge is just what she needs to get ahead. Of course, Foa Foa has to be the worst tribe in Survior history! Haha!

Paul E. Vagnoni said...

Mary, don't get me wrong, I still have a soft spot in my heart for our girl Shambo. But you have to admit, she's not the sharpest knife in the drawer.

On the other hand, I find myself pulling for Russell the evil sock burner more and more. It goes against the way I usually root for someone, that's why it concerns me.

Please don't tell FSG Auntie Janet if you see her! Hee hee…

Greg Turco said...

I think Russell's days are numbered as Foa Foa is going to get voted out, and at most one will escape. There is no chance that 3 Galu will defect. Russell's only chance is to win immunity, but that will only put a bigger target on his back.

Russell is a good player even though he is a jerk. Too bad the team was so weak, because I think he has just one more episode left.

Paul E. Vagnoni said...

Greg, hopefully Russell the evil sock burner will be around more than one more show, remember that he has a Hidden Immunity Idol in his possession. I know he is a jerk, sort of a necessary evil.

Erik, my early pick to go all the way, is still around. Other than that, I just hope that Natalie hangs around as long as possible!