"Houdini Magic"

It's time for another Survivor post. I am still in shock that no one has realized Russell's true nature. Then again, somehow people like him always seem to get on the jury. However, it looks like the merge is happening next episode. By the way, Russell was so quotable that all odd episodes, and the one that is coming up, all come from quotes by Russell. When that happens they need to vote him out ASAP. I hope they find out his secrets and break free of his control unless he fools them into taking him to the final 2 (or 3, I'm not sure). Once his seeds take root, it may be hard to break free.

Anyway, the challenge was a game of concentration. They could choose to take the point or the item they just matched. Everyone took the points except for one thing. Galu took the fire starting kit. This may not seem like a good idea, but it was. It came with a tarp; this could help if there is ever rain again. However, they could have done well with some of the matched items. You don't absolutely need eating utensils, but it would be a good idea to think about taking the spear-fishing kit. Their original one doesn't work anymore due to Shambo's folly. An even better idea would have been the mosquito net. It just rained a lot. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in water. These eggs will hatch into hungry babies. Mother mosquitoes feed their babies with blood. Mosquitoes could have malaria, and bug bites are annoying regardless. It makes sense, one of them better not be taken out due to malaria. I also really doubt that they will be able to convince them to feed their young nectar instead of blood.

This episode, I began to dislike the male members of Galu. They have formed an alliance and are planning on manipulating Shambo by making her leader and hoping that she’ll be so caught up in power that she won’t realize their true intentions. I knew Dave was bad and I think I didn’t like Eric. As for Brett and John, I don’t know much about Brett. But, I do know John somewhat, he didn’t seem this manipulative. I just hope that this is all Dave’s doing.

In Tribal Council, it was a choice between Liz and Jaison. I don’t know why they chose those two; they are both really good members. Anyway, wouldn’t they be thinking about the merge? Wouldn’t it be best to get rid of physically strong, manipulative player, who lies a lot and speaks with a slight accent? Apparently, Russell still has hold of the tribe and struck down Liz. Don’t get me wrong, I like Jaison, it’s that venomous Russell that I don’t like. I hope he forgets his hidden immunity idol when they go for the merge. Better yet, he should just give it to Ben, so he won’t have to lie anymore about having it.

As it is clear, my festering dislike for Russell still persists. I really hope he gets voted out soon.

P.S. Yes, I know I talk about Russell too much.