Thursday, November 19, 2009

The Hits Keep Coming

Oops he did it again! He couldn’t, could he? No…could he? Oh yes he did! Russell “Hall Of Famer” Hantz did indeed do it again. I don’t know who was the most exuberant at the conclusion of tonight’s episode of Survivor Samoa. The obvious choice would be the mullet-licious Shambo, although the Hall of Famer looked fairly pleased. And don’t overlook jury member Erik who could hardly contain his joy when Jeff Probst announced who the eleventh person to leave Samoa was. There were quite a few giddy people after the tribe had spoken tonight.

And I was one of them.

What a night! It started out predictably with Laura whining, bitching and moaning and Shambo acting like, well, you know…she was acting like Shambo does. Same old, same old. The action did pick up at the Reward Challenge.

Aiga was broken into two teams of five each. The team of Laura the whiner, Natalie the scrumptious, Brett the nondescript, Dave the gaunt and of course, the Hall Of Famer, beat out John the rocket scientist (honest, he is), Shambo the mullet queen, Monica the Laura-wannabe and the two guys who never win anything, McDreamy and Jaison.

The reward for their victory was a plane ride to a lovely little island, a Sprint camera for taking pictures and a lunch consisting of hot dogs, mac ‘n’ cheese, succulent fruit and several delicious pies.

Oh ya, and a clue to the new Hidden Immunity Idol back at camp.

Once the winners returned to camp Aiga, the race was on to find the Idol. For once the members of the old Galu tribe knew exactly what to do, follow the Hall Of Famer. Hell, he found the first two without the aid of a clue and this time he had a clue. All they had to do was let him lead them to the Idol.

They sent mean and vindictive Laura along with Dave, who is a fitness instructor to trail the Hall Of Famer. Well, I hope none of Dave’s clients watched tonight, because he couldn’t keep up with him. The Hall Of Famer left them both in his dust.

And, yes he did it again! Do you see why I called him an instant classic last week? He is, without question, the Survivor Hall Of Famer.

Next up was the Immunity Challenge. It was paramount for the old Foa Foa members that Shambo’s nemesis, Laura not be victorious in the challenge. Laura not having immunity would all but guarantee her elimination.

She did not win Immunity when the unthinkable happened and McDreamy finally won a challenge. It now looked like her fate was sealed and she would be excused from further competition.

Not so quick! In another unprecedented Survivor season 19 moment, the former Galu tribe decided to develop a strategy. Their well thought-out plot appeared to have worked when the vote at Tribal Council ended in a tie; with Laura and Natalie each receiving five votes each.

The next step was a second vote with Laura and Natalie not participating. If this vote ended in another tie, the eight people that voted would draw stones with one person drawing the “bad stone” and be sent home.

Okay, I said it was a well thought-out plot, I didn’t say it was very clever.

Unfortunately for Laura, John the rocket scientist flip-flopped on her in the second vote and she was sent packing. I guess she wasn’t around when John said, “It’s becoming impressive and bordering on annoying, how pathetic the analytical skills of the Galu tribe are.”

I couldn’t have said it better myself John, but then again, I’m not a rocket scientist.

Laura the Disgruntled

That being said, let’s sum up the result of Laura being voted off. Natalie is happy. Jaison is happy. McDreamy is happy. The Hall Of Famer is very happy. Shambo is extremely happy. I’m not too sure about John, but I am pretty sure that Dave, Monica and Brett are less than thrilled. I am positive that Laura is pissed. But what else is new?

And I am ecstatic. Until next week…from the booth.

5 comments:

Leplume said...

Hehehe, yes, that was a great show tonight! Russell is bordering on amazing now. Haha! Ah, hell, he's past bordering on it. He is probably the best survivor ever.

You know what? I didn't even realize there was someone named Brett on this show. I can't recall ever seeing him do anything or saying anything until tonight. And I was thinking, "Where the heck did that guy come from?" Haha! Talk about flying under the radar! That guy is all but non-existent!

Paul E. Vagnoni said...

Ah yes, Brett the nondescript…hee hee. Kelly was sorta that way as well.

I think Mark Burnett should come out with a Russell Hantz action figure. I know that I would buy one! What a great stocking stuffer!

Karen said...

Another fun show that involved hollering and cheering at the tv from these home viewers. The hollering started with Russell the sneaky smurf, finding the immunity idol AGAIN! Cheering ensued when Ms.Nasty finally got hers. Looking forward to next Thursday-altho I have to resist the urge to read your blog until AFTER we see it here-three hours later than you. K.

Paul E. Vagnoni said...

Karen, I was shouting here as well when the Hall Of Famer found his 3rd Hidden Immunity Idol.

Unfortunately, you might be disappointed next week. I found the following headline on Survivor: Samoa: "Recap on Thanksgiving, Finale on December 20".

Looks like we will have to wait another week!

Greg Turco said...

Russell, Russell, he is undeniably a good player, and I could not believe he found the idol again. He has a clear pathway to the final three now.

Poor Laura. I liked her infinitely better than Shambo or Russell. Galu's overconfidence has caught up with them.

Shambo is a dumb as a dumpling, but she may make it to the end since she is Russell's puppet.

Rocket scientist John's analytical skills did not help him realize that he is going home pretty soon with his new alliance.

I also don't understand why these losers keep voting the women off, and letting the guys stay. The guys are a much bigger threat.