At said Tribal council, Abi wants to punch Lisa in the face after Lisa tells Jeff that Abi was not graceful towards her. Seriously, though, what about Abi says graceful?
“The game got bigger than the money.” True words, Skupe. True damn words. I have a feeling that if I ever played the game of Survivor, I would start out being all about the money, but around Day 2, it would become about more than just that. It’s a game, and everyone loves to win a game they’re playing. Plus, it’s a social game, where you are meeting people you absolutely despise. And, when you’re playing a game against people you despise, it becomes more about ending their game. Not even necessarily winning, but just outdoing the people you hate. I know how I am in competition, and that is exactly how I’d be. I wouldn’t be proud to come in 5th place over a person I hate coming in 8th, but it sure would give me some solace on the night they went home to know that I’m still in the game when they’re gone. So, it’s not necessarily about the ending, but while you are playing, who you are doing better than and who you are taking part in getting the hell out of the game. I hear you, Mike. I like it.
Oh God, Abi, someone just put her out of her misery. Lisa just got done getting obliterated (as Pete would say) at the last tribal council, talking about how she wants to stick together with you, and how they need to save Mike Skupin and keep the Tandang alliance going, and you still want to talk about how you can’t trust her. Lie to Jeff, answer his question as a joke, do something other than giving people to cross you.
Hahaha, Artis’ face after seeing his name written down was PRICELESS!! And, he ended up getting voted out!! Nice move. I still think it should have been Pete going home, but at this point, the other alliance finally got one of the Tandang to switch over, so the tide is turning. Let’s see if they can keep that tide from shifting back, though.
I will add that I can appreciate Artis’ exit speech. He went out with some grace. He could have easily been pissed off and swore everyone up and down, but instead he realized it was just a game and went out a better person than I would have. Kudos.
I’m not sure yet if next week is a new episode or not. I know sometimes before holidays they like to show those special clip episodes, so we’ll have to stay tuned for that. I’m actually hoping for a break, and being able to go to sleep before 2 in the morning the day before Thanksgiving, especially because I may be playing some football that morning. If that happens, God help me if I’m up late the night before. I may not be coming back the week after that…
Until next time,
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Good column. I enjoyed it.
Terrific recap, Scott.
Penner is brilliantly playing on Lisa’s newfound realization that she’s one of those people (child actors, first-generation Americans/Canadians, children of alcoholics / addicts / abusive parents / etc.) who “lost” their childhood by being placed in the role of caretaker / supporter / protector of their family / parents / siblings.
I believe her when she says that she feels that the 39 days on Survivor may be more important (to her) than the previous 39 years of her life.
Dear, sweet Lisa. Here’s hoping, once you’ve mourned your “lost” childhood and have worked through discovering your “new” identity, you’ll realize that no one had a “normal” childhood. Everyone feels that, as a child, they were burdened with unrealistic expectations, the need to please, and/or challenges that somehow damaged their soul or robbed them of their innocence.
I’m just hoping Penner doesn’t end up breaking Lisa’s heart by playing on her emotionality.
I can’t stand Ali – what an ugly personality that girl has! Pete rubs me the wrong way and I hope he’s the next to go. Carson won’t have to be voted out – if he loses any more weight, he’ll simply disappear.
Denise is still my favourite & wish we would have seen more of her this episode; but since she’s flying under the radar I guess there wasn’t much to see.
I’m also fond of Malcolm. His social game is awesome and he’s very likeable.
Penner and Skupin are both starting to grow on me.
One thing I can’t figure out about the ITMs. Why is it that they interview some people while they’re sitting in the water (Lisa and Malcolm in this episode) while others are interviewed on dry ground? It’s just seems weird to me.
I was fast asleep during last week’s show, so missed what was probably a really good episode. 🙁 But this episode was pretty darned good and I’m well and truly hooked on the show to the bitter end.
Cheers to Scott & to my fellow Survivor fans!
Penner was certainly playing Lisa like a fiddle, but I also hope that she finds some closure with this experience. She seems like a really nice person (especially because she was raised as a Hollywood child actor).
I don’t know if I agree that Lisa has a better chance with Abi, Pete, et al. I think that might be my heart talking because I would rather have almost anyone win except Abi or Pete – but if those two go next, the show might get boring (to be honest).
But I am still in the Malcolm/Denise camp and hope one of those two can pull it out after being in such a lousy tribe to begin with. The other two tribes never had to play the game for about two weeks!
I seriously think that Abi has a personality disorder and will walk into the final thinking she did nothing wrong. And I certainly pray no one takes her to the final three because she would definitely be easy to beat . . . .but I REALLY want to watch her head explode when she is voted out.
Great recap – thanks!
This definitely one of the better seasons of Survivor in a long time! Artis’ farewell speech was classy and I think he along with Jeff will vote for the best player rather than out of revenge. Although it may be smart to take Abi to the the end, I can’t take her anymore! She needs to go for my sanity! Blindside her and the drama will be great! I can even see her interrupting tribal while being on jury! I am rooting for Malcolm and Denise! They are playing smart games so far!