Survivor fans ready?
Well, here we are at season's end. And, guess what? I don't care for ANY of them! I find this is the most wholly unlikeable cast ever on the show! How's them apples?
If anyone, I'd have to cheer on the castaway who was my random blog pool pick -- Carolyn. She's played a strategic game as well as winning challenges. She's no spring chicken when it comes to the overall cast, so that's mighty good. It's hard to be an older woman playing the game. Just ask me.
Er, no. Don't ask me. I haven't been, nor will I ever be, on the show. I'll just mock them from afar.
The only other one I think quasi-deserving of a win would be Mike. That doesn't mean I particularly like him. It just means he's played the game and I apparently have grown used to the hoarseness of his voice.
As the show airs here on the East Coast, I'll update this entry with the major happenings. Refresh the page to get the latest news. As always, the real party is in the comments area. I hope to see you there with
Before we get into the show, here are the latest blog pool standings from that Lovely Lifeguard Laurie:
Carolyn - Jackie, TerryinTX
Mike - meb, Nickelpeed
Rodney - Margo
Sierra - Jennasmom
Will - Rbennie
Jury
Hali
Joe
Jenn
Shirin
Tyler
Dan
Let's get started!
Let's see how long the reminiscing takes. No wagering, please! Ding-ding! We have a winner -- eight minutes!
Finally, they're back at camp. Although all voted for Carolyn, it's Mike who is all alone.
Reward Challenge is a convoluted affair with tiles shuffleboard, balancing them on machetes machetes over obstacles and more. The reward is loved ones visiting. The winner's loved one goes back to camp with them. Plus, the winner will have an advantage in the next Immunity Challenge.
Mike wins Reward and the advantage! Guessing at the talk in camp, he's going to need it.
Mike's advantage is 30 minutes to explore the maze from the next Immunity Challenge. They will all be blindfolded and have to find four medallions and the Immunity Necklace. His Mom and he screw up and his advantage seems (at this point) to be knowing what the Immunity Challenge IS, not how to complete it.
And, the Immunity Challenge is on! Mike wins it, but I don't think it's because he had the advantage.
Carolyn has to go to her Plan B, her bond with Mike. Sierra, Mike and Carolyn agree with Rodney going before anyone, Will as a second choice. I'm good with that.
Rodney tries to get in with Mike. He does have a point that against him in the final, Mike would win. Rodney wants to push a Sierra vote.
Time for Tribal Council. We'll see if Mike really wants to play with players or will go with the easy win over Rodney or Will.
Rodney votes for Sierra with a bit too much confidence.
The tally -- Sierra, Rodney, Sierra, Sierra.
Oh, my. Whoa! Both Mike and Carolyn voted Sierra! Oh, my.
Into the Immunity Challenge! Untying knots to open a gate, water slides, keys, puzzle pieces. Mike wins with Carolyn second -- Will sucked at it and Rodney sucked even worse.
Rodney is sure the final three will be Mike, Will and Rodney. Hmm. Mike tells Carolyn he'll vote Rodney with her, the others will vote for Carolyn. He thinks it will end in a fire challenge and she can practice and win.
Mike tells us he'd rather lose to Mama C than win over two goats.
Tribal Council time!
The tally -- Rodney, Carolyn, Carolyn, Rodney ... as Mike promised. And, sure enough, it's a fire-making challenge. Carolyn didn't do all that well when practicing, but Rodney is pretty inept at everything. I guess we'll see ... after the commercial.
Dang, neither of them have a fire after twenty minutes! They keep getting replacement flints. The jury is yawning, now 45 minutes. 53 minutes. Rodney has had flame twice, now has fire. So does Carolyn. They have to burn through the rope. CAROLYN WINS!
Rodney is now on the jury. He's very bitter.
Jury ...
Joe -- You've got to earn it. Bring it. Earn my vote tonight.
Hali -- Mama C, stereotypical mother role disadvantage ... how did it affect game? Played hard, fought hard.
Rodney -- Will, how did you keep it real and will you keep it real with the jury? Try to make friends. It was all I had. Mama C -- power moves. Tyler, Dan. Hooked up with Mike. Plan A and back-up plans.
Tyler -- Mike, put all on jury. What did you bring in redeeming social manner? I saw paranoia. Mike wanted to do better socially, miserably failed at making bonds. "I suck."Carolyn -- I protected you, heartbroken, gutted. Redeem yourself. Most difficult vote. Survivor makes you do things to get to this point.
Sierra -- She asks Will which trait from the other two he likes in the game.
Jenn -- Addresses the jury and goes pro-Mike.
Dan -- Mike, Colby Donaldson proved just because you win idols, you don't win the jury. No necklace to save your ass tonight. Mike apologizes to Dan. Dan thinks it's the most genuine thing he's said since the auction.
Shirin -- She was hoping Mike and Will would be there. Will attacked her, Mike protected her. It was a million dollar moment for her. Doesn't mean Mike has her vote. Her vote goes to the one who played the best and that's Carolyn. Mike is like a howler monkey. Carolyn is a stingray. She was on the winning vote each time. Will is the dead fish.
Okay, Shirin wins for the jury appearances! She quotes Sue Hawk, let it be the way nature intended. I think it's the only time I've actually enjoyed her this season. She had to be working on that since going to jury.
The vote is on and we should soon whisk to Hollywood. Rodney voted Will so he has one vote. Hali voted Mike. Jenn voted Mama C. Dan looks all befuddled and slams his head. Maybe he abstains!
The tally -- Mike, Will, Carolyn, Mike, Mike, Mike ... MIKE WINS THE SEASON!
Mike is no longer eligible to be on next season. He had been a choice in the Second Chance listing.
Huh. Still unlikeable people at the reunion.
The Second Chance cast for the next season to be announced.
Kelly Wiglesworth
Kimmie Kappenburg (sp)
Jeff Varner
Keith Nale
Peih-Gee Lawe
Ciera Eastin
Vytas Baskauskas
Terry Dietz
Andrew Savage
Abi Gomes
Kass McQuillen
Monica Padilla
Kelley Wentworth
Shirin Oskooi
Steve Fishbach
Woo Hwang
Tasha Fox
Jeremy Collins
Spencer Bledsoe
Joe Anglim
Heading to Cambodia.
246 comments:
1 – 200 of 246 Newer› Newest»YAYAYAY let's go! Hi Jackie, thank you so much for giving us a place to go!
Hi everyone! Are we ready???
Hi Jackie and all who arrive. I brought lots of appetizers to the party. Soft pretzels with beer cheese dip, wings, chips and salsa. Dig in
Hello Jackie & Everyone!
I agree with you Jackie! Not really feeling it with any of these castaways.
Mama C or Mike probably deserve the win.
I have potato chips and sweet white wine!!!
Hi Monty ;-))
Hey Ed! The previews/commercials show Mike, Carolyn, and Will in the final 4 challenge. I'm hoping Rodney goes out at final 5. One can hope!!
I agree, would be happy with Caroline or Mike. Never Rodney, oh my NO!
I really like Mike. He has everyone against him.
There goes Rodney....
And, there goes Carolyn. Against Mike again. Darn.
Congrats to my TAR pool partners Nicklepeed & David! We got the win with Laura & Tyler.
That has been my 3rd 'Pool' win recently! Had Derrick in BB, Amy & Maya the Sweet Scientists on TAR, & now Laura & Tyler on TAR.
Gratitude to Margo & Laurie for the picks!!
Ed, your luck is amazing, lol. I've had one win in all these pools over the years. The goat farmers on TAR. That's it :)))
I'd like Rodney and Will to be gone.
I'd rather see the final 3 be Mike, Carolyn and Sierra.
But, if Carolyn has her way, she and her cronies will try to get rid of Mike.
If Mike is smart, he'd try to get rid of any of them.
Question is... will Rodney finally win a reward? Bahahaha
Thanks Monty maybe I'll hit the trifecta someday with a Survivor win!
Ed, I've never had a TAR win. I have had 1 or 2 Survivor wins. Can't remember which, though. LOL
Bring on the tissues
I was pleasantly surprised to finally have a TAR win.
Hope so Ed. I'd bet the Belmont if I were you, or play the lottery. :)))
Congrats on the TAR win Nicklepeed.
Fridays were not the best night for me to view the show but I did follow it.
Any girl who still calls their father Daddy is just fine in my book. I don't know about any of you, but I've already started crying. The loved ones always get me.
That makes me cry. I don't even like Will or Rodney, but that made me cry.
I feel the same as you, Monty. I had called my father daddy forever. I miss him.
Dang, Will was there first! Wow.
This looks like a BB challenge
Will... shaking my head
Yay!!! Go Mike!
You know Jeff is going to ask if they want to share the reward.
I wonder who will get this and who they'll pick.
YES
If Rodney mentions his birthday... I'm downing this drink.
Rodney shut out again!! ))
Oh wow, no sharing the reward? That surprises me.
I like Mike. I'd like to see him continue on. I know they would rather for him to go, but I hope he continues his streak.
Hello everyone. =)
Congrats back at you Ed. If I had known you won that many I would have paid someone off to match me with you sooner. lol
That is the only pool win I have for any of the shows.
I don't have anyone I really like for the win but I for sure do not want Will or Rodney any where near the final 3.
LOL David! Thanks!
Hey, everyone. Sorry I am late, but we had company for dinner.
I am going to be in & out a lot tonite. Gonna' give the remote a workout!
Watching both Survivor & the Cleveland Cavs playoff game.
I agree with you, David. I want the Final 3 to be Mike, Carolyn and Sierra. I actually do like Mike.
That's not that great of an advantage unless he can somehow memorize it
Oh no. It's not great for him. Dang. Hopefully, he'll do better on his own.
I do not want to see him go.
Hi Becky! I like Mike and Carolyn because they've both played a really good Survivor game. I didn't like either one in the beginning and that's usually how my favorites toward the end turn out.
I like Mike -- and not just because he is from TX. Did Momma C flip again?
Oh, good luck to the Cavs tonight. Not an NBA fan, but Cleveland is a home state team. Rooting for them, Ed.
If so, why?
This should be fun
I almost do not want to watch this. I really want Mike to win because if he doesn't, he gets sent home.
Sierra went right by that one
They always have the maze set at the wrong height for the guys. lol Lots of owwww's going on.
Go Mike
Wow, some of them just keep on passing them.
Come on Mike, one more. GO!!
Crap, can you imagine out Mike feels? They're all working together.
Come on Mike!!! Come on!!
Woohoo... YES
YES! Way to go Mike!
WTG, Mike!!!
YES!!!
Now they have to vote off one of their own. You've got to love that!!!
He's got to win or they'll vote him out.
Please let it be Rodney
I agree Monty, please get rid of Rodney. I will take Will as a close second to him though.
It's amazing how they manage to show commercials at the same time during different channels!
Penny, I agree with you and David on the final three.
Rodney needs to go. Please
I want to see then all scramble, now. LOL
This is a chance to get rid of Rodney. Carolyn is the only competition to Mike. I guess that is why she wants to get rid of him.
I think Mike works to keep Carolyn. I hope that doesn't bite him in the arse when it comes to final 4.
PLEASE
What bothers me about wanting that final 3, Becky, is will they vote Carolyn because they're mad at Mike.
Now you see Carolyn and Sierra going to Mike asking to align. But, Mike has a point, they were against him.
They'll say anything to stay in the game. I would not trust neither Carolyn and Sierra, Mike.
Rodney does have a point. LOL
But STILL GET RODNEY OUT!!!
What's Mike up to??
Here we go... tense
Alright - who do you think goes home?
Hi Folks
LOL, Dan the man. He's so arrogant!
Dan shakin' his head! Ha!
If they were really going to gang up on Mike, why didn't one of them follow him in the maze?
Hi Joe
Dan is killing me with his evil glare. He's such a dope!!
Dan is shooting arrows with his eyes. So sad, Loser.
If I were Mike, I think I would have wanted Will gone. Rodney might work with "the boys", i.e. Mike. Will is not going to work with Mike.
Don't make it Sierra
Hi, Monty.
$%##@!&&*()
That's stupid. Why would they do that? Why keep Rodney and Will? Stupid idea.
Dumb ass Will is going to float his way to the end...
I think Mike knows it's between him and Mama C so he stayed loyal to the guys. Hope it works for him.
So, that means one of these jerks will make it to the final 3.
I think Mike made a mistake. Darn. Neither Rodney nor Will deserve to make it to the finals. Will has already stated Mike would go home if he does not win the next IC.
Why reward him with more money? Crap.
You never know, Joe. Rodney could be this season's Woo. He wins final immunity and decides to take the best with him, LOL
Anyone else taping Letterman tonight? I am... can't believe it will all be over tonight. :((
Joe, the only way Rodney got two of the medals is because he bumped into Mike and hung on to him until Mike finally gave him the slip.
That's a big water slide. Love it!
That looks like fun!
GO MIKE
Oh, I am afraid to watch!!!
No way Will is winning this
Oh, I am afraid to watch!!!
Monty,
Carson, Leno, Letterman....times keep a changin'
I'm DVRing Letterman. He wasn't my all time favorite, but he is an end of a fantastic era.
Take your shirt off Mike!
Let's see how fast Will moves. LOL
Come on Mike
I know how you feel, Becky. I can't watch. LOL I want Mike to win. Everyone is against him, he needs to win this.
Come on Mike. You've got to move. Rodney can't win this.
I'm afraid Will is going to have a heart attack. Listen to him.
I know and agree Ed and Penny
I have to close my eyes...yikes!
YES YES YES
Awesome! Give him the $$$$
REally, Jeff? "MIke has one piece left? Is this it?" It's the light on the lighthouse, how could it not be the right piece? LMAO
Wow, Will sucking up hard!
This is wonderful!!!
YES! YES! YES!
Even though Mike is my pool pick, and he started out being bossy, I've learned to like him a lot.
He's tough. He deserves the win. He had every one against him; and he prevailed.
LOL Joe! Jeff really??
Honestly, if they oust Mama C., Mike has to walk over the jury. That was probably the best reason to oust Sierra last time. None of those 4 were going to take Mike.
Still not sure why none of them ever thought to work with Mike. It's like a 6-pack of eggs who kept banging their heads against a skillet. They broke there own alliance and they had no Plan B.
They should send Carolyn home. Oh, there are no more challenges. Never mind.
I did not like most of these 2nd chance people. The only one I realy liked was Spencer Bledsoe.
Hate to be that way, but they have to take out Mama C. I always want the strong to go to the end together, but they never do. Given the way it played out, it would be silly for Mike to keep Mama C. She's the only one who can make a case to win that isn't rooted in simple bitterness against Mike.
That might be the smartest thing Will has ever said...LOL
I don't know, Joe. I think Mike even beats Mama C, but I agree that she's his toughest competition this season and this vote.
I never understood that either, Joe. Why didn't they work with Mike? Instead, they did everything they could to stop him. It put a fire underneath him.
Will is not shy about how he feels about Mike. It makes me dislike him even more.
I don't blame Mike for not wanting to bring any of his originals with him.
Well, you know, Mama C., you were against Mike, too. You all need to work for it.
Wow!!
Aw, Mike... just take her to the final 3 and not put her through this. UGH
At least Mike gives Mama C a running chance.
They know the other 2 will vote for Mama C. It's the only way to give her a chance.
Dang, I don't want either Will nor Rodney in the final; but one of them will. Crap.
Drinking to Dan's tribal face. He cracks me up!
Dan is a jealous goat!
Drinking again
Dan eye roll & shakin his head....some things never change!
I'm drinkin now too!
Monty, Mike can't just take her. The other two guys are voting out Mama C.
The only way he can vote is with the guys or vote one of the other guys with Mama C.
So, the only way out is for a tie.
You're right Penny. DUH on me, LOL
Drinking to Dan's laughing
Not sure of Mike's strategy but he sure is a player!
Man, I hope Carolyn came make a fire before Rodney.
We know if Rodney loses, he will give his vote to Will, more than likely.
Ed, I think he will say that he did it so the toughest one would win. In other words, they have to EARN the win themselves.
Ooops, I meant I hope Carolyn can make fire before Rodney.
Mike kept his word, he was not going to let anyone from his tribe just waltz in with him.
It would be ironic if it's one of each collar. LOL
Come on Rodney, make it a clean sweep with losses. LMAO
Agree, Becky. They have to earn their spot. I just don't like it that Will is getting a free ride in to the finals. Irritating.
It may go to matches again... you never know :)))
OH man. Come one Carolyn. This is nail biting.
Bring on the matches
C'mon Momma C ...light my fire!!
I don't think either one of them have ever made fire.
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzz
When do the matches come out?
I agree, Joe. I don't think they gave Sundra and what's her name that many flints.
What in the world do these men have against women? The looks on their faces. Dan is as bad as Rodney.
NO!!!! Come Carolyn!!!!
Dan shushes Sharin 2 minutes after his muttering "Get Wood! Get Wood!"
Come on Mama C
No, no, not Rodney
WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!!! YES!!
Rodney goes to jury :)))
BYe Bye...So Long... Farewell
He's a sore loser, isn't he?
And I really wanted to hear his plea to the jury, LOL
I have been waiting all season to say, bye, bye, Rodney.
we'll see, but that is an awfully risky move by Mike. He may live to regret it.
Rodney's a sore loser, and an ass, but he may be right.
Well, I think Rodney and Dan are very disrespectful to women. Even Will got that way, too. It's terrible. They need a lesson on manners.
And, then Rodney calling Mike a redneck. LOL
Wow Rodney!! Sore much?!
Oh, Rodney, you are such a nasty person.
Did Rodney ever do anything meaningful this entire season??
I made a mistake with the 2nd chance people. Joe is in there an I definitely want him back in Survivor. And Mike and Vytas.
Mike is in the 2nd Chance. That means he didn't win this one I guess. :-(
Ed, I don't think he ever did a darn thing except run his mouth.
I didn't take away as much from Rodney's ten minutes later epiphany as Jeff did.
You got that right Becky!
Rodney and Dan will vote for Will.
What is Joe talking about with Mike. He worked hard, really hard!
Mike looks like this jury doesn't like you!
Maybe that is why mike's name is on the second chance list, a very bitter jury votes Mama C or Will enough to change the outcome.
Love it... Jenn is speaking to the jury and I think she's speaking more to Dan than any of them. LOVE IT
nice speech. Of course, they all hate her, so they'll probably vote against MIke as a result.
You go girl! Luv ya!!
WTF is Dan talking about?
Drinking
So bitter.
Mike really deserves it!!
Dan is such a bitter man. I can't stand Dan at all.
I do not blame Mike for wanting to go against the auction because he knew he was on the chopping block.
I think Dan is a bitter, bitter man; and he lied many times, too.
I actually love what she says. She's right. Dan is an idiot.
So, who do you think will win???
Definitely not Will....so is it going to be Mama C or Mike?
Some of these people are very bitter, though.
30 seasons!?!?!
Geez I'm gettin' old!
OMG.. a Sue quote. Interesting! I still think Mike wins!!
Such a mistake to take Mama C. Rodney would have got Dan's vote and no others. Mama C. could win it. In fact, Mama C. could win it BIG.
Don't feel so bad, Ed, 30 seasons is "only" 15 years. LOL. My students were 3 years old when the show started...
I think Carolyn deserves the win, Joe.
I'm not sure how to parse Sharin's suggestion. Does the stingray beat the howler monkey or the howler monkey beat the stingray? LOL. I think it depends on whether you are on land or in the water.
LMAO. Sue had a snake and a rat...
Momma C did make a pretty good case for herself. But I would still vote for Mike.
30 seasons, but only over about 15 years, Ed. We're still young, LOL.
Plus, Carolyn is my blog pool person! It's nice to have one in contention for the win for once!
Mike really deserves this win; but I think they'll vote for Mama C, just to spite Mike.
His problem was he is bossy. He wants to get things done immediately. I would never survivor on this show. I want stuff done now. Now! DANG IT!!
I still want Mike to win. He survived, really survived. And the only reason she's at the end is because of Mike.
I'm not arguing against Mama C., Jackie. I'm saying that she only has an opportunity to win because Mike went all Woo on us...
I would have a hard time, however, voting against MIke. I don't ever remember anyone ever making it to the end like that with EVERYONE trying to vote him out through 8 or 9 tribal councils.
I think that this jury is just bitter enough to not vote for Mike to win.
LOL, Joe on the years reference. I completely agree.
Will gets zero votes... just my guess
Oh, Jackie, thank you for hosting. I was not able to bew here for the final A-R because we lost our Internet, telephone and TV. That will teach you to think twice before bundling.
Dang... Rodney spoiled that
I think Mama C deserves to win, too. But, with what Mike had to go through and survive it; and the only reason she is there is because Mike alerted her to use her idol and the fact that the other two guys were voting her.
Jackie, are you staying here or moving to a new page?
DRINKING again
Rodney gave Will his vote.
They all look nice.
I bet Carolyn wins. I want Mike, but I think Carolyn got it.
Carolyn looks beautiful
Deserving winner!
He just escaped being Woo'ed...
Where's the BIG CHECK? LOL
WOW. I did not expect him to win by that much! That surprises me.
Yay, Mike!!!
WOOHOO
YES!!!! He deserves it!!!
I say it every season but they all look so different 'cleaned up'
Awww, he gave it to his mom!!!
Oh wow, Mike was in the top 10 for 2nd chance! Interesting!
Happy Dancing right now!!!
Becky - New page for what?
well, it's a result I can live with. For a long time, it was hard to really love any of them. But in the end you had to respect the way Mike and Mama C. played the game. So, I could have lived with either of them winning.
I would have voted Mike, however. The only reason to vote against him is because he was dumb enough to save Mama C. twice. LOL.
Holy Cow! I'm a double pool winner! TAR and SURVIVOR! Woohoo
We can keep here for the reunion.
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