Back at Say Tuna camp, we get the inevitable portion of the episode where they make us feel like there is a chance someone else will be voted out, yet everyone involved knows that’s not the case. I still love how these people give these interviews on camera about how they’re thinking about voting someone else out when after you see the vote, you KNOW they never thought twice about it. Just another way you can tell the Producers have a lot to say about how the show goes. They probably write out a script for each person to read in those interviews. God knows they need to write it for Brandon. Although, he has trouble with spelling words, so I’m sure his reading may not be the best, so maybe they let him wing it.
Edna’s speech about how the tribe always talks about honor, loyalty, and integrity but then allowing Brandon to act the way he does was perfect. If that speech didn’t get her butt saved, then there was nothing that would have worked. But, we all know CBS wasn’t going to allow Brandon to go home before boring old Paper Mache Hat, so even though her argument was compelling and correct, it didn’t matter. In a “real life” game, her speech would have turned some votes to getting rid of Brandon, seeing as how he’s a piece of sh*t and doesn’t deserve even the opportunity to win $1 million, but everyone sees him as less of a threat to win the money if they take him to the Final 3. But, in my way of thinking, if I’m on the Jury, I’m voting for Brandon to win because he is the guy that should have been voted out every other week but managed to stick it out again and again. In a season where nobody did anything, I’d almost have to vote for the person who seemed like the least likely to win, but ended up making it to the Finals anyway. Kind of like Evel Dick in his Big Brother season. He was up for elimination almost every week, or at least the main target to be voted out every week, yet every week someone else was getting sent home, mostly because of back-alley deals made by Dick and other contestants. As a Savaii member who didn’t really know Loco all that well (all they’ve seen of him is what he’s done at Tribal council, which albeit is enough to know he’s f*cking insane), they’d have to assume he’s been making all kinds of deals to stay safe. I don’t want him to win the money, but if Ozzy doesn’t make it to Final 3, if the Jury was going to vote on game, he might end up winning.
Comment of the night goes to Edna when she busts out, “I’ll eat a piece of his sh*t.” If I were Albert, I would have made her do this. I would have went to Coach and followed him around with a coconut, so he could dump inside it, then take it to Edna and watch her chow down 2 girls, 1 cup style, except she’s playing the part of both girls. If anyone ever eats a piece of human sh*t, they’re getting my vote to stay one more day on some stupid island, playing some stupid game that they have no shot at winning, anyway. That is dedication. That would show me she’s more dedicated than the fat people on Biggest Loser trying to lose weight to save their life. Do yo thang, Paper Mache. Take some initiative and go find that turd yourself and bring it to them, barbeque it a bit over the fire and have yourself some Steam Fried Turd. It’s probably tastier than most other things they’ve had on the island.
As it is, we head over to Tribal, where Edna tells Probst that she was trying to get Brandon voted out, Brandon shows once again that he’s delusional by thinking he’s doing right in the game and not being all too sorry about it. But, hey, at least he did spell Edna right. I consider that a victory. If I were Probst, I would have called off the next Immunity Challenge and given Brandon the necklace right on the spot. Kind of like a spelling bee title.
I liked Probst pointing out the obvious with his “Now what?” Exactly. Now what? My guess, Rick goes next. Albert after that. Sophie after him. Then, maybe after Ozzy beats Sophie, the Final 3 becomes Coach, Ozzy & Brandon. It just seems like that is the way the show is going. I have no idea when they are going to bring back the person from Redemption Island, but it would seem the most obvious thing to do is to just have a final Duel to produce the final member of the Final 3. That would be the best option. There is no sense in voting out another person now, having a Duel, and then having that person rejoin the Final 4 or 5, only to have another vote happen after that. I think I’m right here. And, if I’m not, CBS is stupid and this Redemption Island thing was a failure.
With that, I’m out. I guess I’ll go enjoy another cup of coffee.
Next week it is,
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After Cochran made the comment last week about Probst not knowing any other colour than blue for a shirt – which I had never noticed before – I kept myself occupied during this episode with the only interesting aspect I could find – waiting to see what colour of shirt Probst wore each time we saw him. And wouldn’t you know it – blue every time! Every single time. This is now what my survivor 42 mins will occupy – watching for the Probst blue shirt. Thanks to Cochran for pointing out something interesting for me to do during these episodes!
On a Community note – how cool was the animie scene last week over foozball? They are so creative. I am looking forward to tonights show. I don’t even allow myself to watch any of the preview commercials, even for a second, as I don’t like the surprise ruined.
I watched for the blue shirt too! Now thats some funny stuff. I think Ozzy picked Brandon in hopes that Brandon would maybe want to pay back a favor or something. That guy is LOCO! When his dad and him were hugging did you see the way he was clinging to his shirt. I don’t know about you, but I don’t hug my dad like that. It is weird that Brandon’s wife didn’t come on the show, I can’t wait to see what she looks like!
Dammit, I forgot to mention how I was focused on whether or not Probst was always in blue! I had it written in my notes, but I really don’t read them too much when I’m writing anymore! My bad.
As for Community, I actually watched Dragonball Z with my younger nephew back in the day, so I did enjoy that part. I didn’t think it was all that funny, but I did enjoy it bringing back some memories. I thought it was a lackluster episode, overall, in the funny department. Hopefully, it’s a better one tonight!!
Scott, you’re hilarious! I, too, was keeping an eye on Probst shirt.
mtmom – I noticed that about Brandon hugging his dad too! And when they were taking pics with that camera, Brandon put both arms around his dad’s neck like he was a baby monkey or something. It was so weird! I had to rewind it and watch again.
Not to mention, the whole calling him “bro” thing. I’m willing to put money on it that he was just a buddy of his back from home. Who calls their dad “bro” like that? Plus, that guy did not look like he was old enough to have a 19 or 20 year old son, but we do live in the day and age where babies are having babies, so who knows…
Your Final 3 is Coach, Sophie and Albert 🙂
As much as I’d like to see your theory as the final 3, its already been leaked.
Rayva, what is your source? Ive seen several different “spoilers ” for F4, none that I feel are the least bit reliable ..
I’m totally bummed that I missed Jeff’s shirt color!! I must’ve been dozing…again.
There are so many different spoiler lists out there. Every single one that I’ve seen was proven wrong at some point during this season, so I don’t believe any of them actually have reliability behind them. We will just have to wait and see…