WATCHING : Survivor Heroes vs Villains Finale

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::DRUMROLL::And the winner is...::DRUMROLL

Sandra!*doing the crazy happy dance*.Was I surprised? Hell, yeah!Let me do a short evaluation of each finalist and tell you why:

RUSSELL : Well, he is an asshole.There was no way in hell,-you know, his home town- that he could win.Him not grasping that, is still beyond me.I just can't get it in my head how a person can be so ignorant after he went to all this trouble to show and actually be proud of his immense megalomania and self love.I mean, didn't it cross his mind even for a second, that most people don't like that?There's more to the game than strategy and he ought to know that, seeing how he lost in Season 19.But instead of changing HIS game, he expected everyone else to change THEIR vote.Such things do not and will not happen.And I am very glad they aren't.Well, they did happen once, all the way back to Season 01 and Richard Hatch,who Russel has probably idolized before going into the game.But that was 10 years ago and it was the first Survivor ever.They kinda played it by ear and unfortunately, that was the result.It is no wonder though, that no person like Richard has won Survivor since.That didn't seem to bring down Russell at all, as he continued to believe that everyone would vote for him because they ought to respect his game.When no one can respect you as a person, they cannot respect your game.It's as simple as that.As Candice said, he took it a bit too far.Malevolent things he did or said where not necessary, which means he sucked at the social game, which means he couldn't win.Even at the very end, the last tribal council, he was adamant about his actions throughout the game,  refusing luck was part of it.He didn't get a single vote and still he didn't seem to get it!Ugh!I hope we will never get to see him play the game again.

PARAVTI: She is another story entirely.Or isn't she?She played a different game than Russell, full on strategic and physical, yes, but different.She didn't back stab anyone and she stayed loyal to her alliance, even putting her neck on the line so as to secure it, when she gave both her immunity idols to Sandra and Jerri.But who gave her the idols?Russell.And the one she desperately needed when in Villains tribe to save her butt?Russell again.She was very close to Russell throughout the whole game and even though she used him as she very correctly said "Because no one else would take her", she was not the instigator she was in Fans vs Favs and I think in the end the jury couldn't tell those two apart.It was a bit unfair to Parvati because she played a hell of a game. But having to vote someone that was very close and often depended on the person you absolutely despised,is difficult and complicated. Despite all that though, I was 100% sure that she would win.But...

SANDRA:Needless to say her game compared to Russell's and Parvati's was night and day.She was not strong physically, she didn't win any individual immunities and she never had a hidden immunity.Well, except for that one time, which she actually didn't need to play it.She was also on the outs when it came to the main Villain's alliance ,Russell, Parvati and Danielle and she did everything she could to survive another day.And she did.She was also very likable.She was not out to get anyone (except Russell), she didn't have bad relationships with anyone.On the contrary, she had great relationships with the Heroes, as she desperately tried to save them after the merge, but to no avail.Heroes, whose number was big in the jury, understood that (a little too late) and they gave her the million.Being clever and opinionated, never taking crap from anyone, never being scared of Russell, all the while making him think she is no threat at all, makes her more than deserving to win in my eyes.Bravo!

Final 3 never appealed to me and I think it's a bad way to end a very good season.Final tribal proved that.It lacks the excitement of the final 2, who to chose to compete with and all that drama was,in my opinion, necessary especially this season.That being said, I think that Heroes vs. Villains was an awesome season with, though it didn't look that way at first, fantastic players.

Next stop : Nicaragua!

*I can begin to describe my admiration for the man named Jeff Probst. He is just brilliant!

WATCHING : Survivor S20 EP13

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So, Rupert is out.

Unfortunately, I accidentally found out about that this morning, while searching for Life At Ponderosa videos of Danielle, because I was curious to see how the welcoming party went.But lo and behold, I found one with Danielle's face on it and I thought that was it, but when I clicked on it, it said "Life At Ponderosa Rupert Pt.2" *sigh* That's internet for you!

What I found interesting about this episode, though in general it was kinda dull, was Russell's attitude towards the game.I thought he was out of his mind voting Danielle out and deciding it so spoteniously and so careslly, when he had nothing and no one to back up his plan.But, after thinking it over, I've got to admit it was a good strategic move, even if it didn't seem that way at first.But now, I am absolutely sure he has lost his marbles!Being mad at Jerri for not picking me for the challenge win and deciding to flip?That's just plain stupid and selfish.He seems so unable to concentrate on anything because he is overwhelmed of the fact that he is not in control, that he was,practically, never in control.He gave his idols away to save other people, he had no idea who had the other two, he was not in on the plan to throw out Candice, nothing!And he thinks he has done so much for this girls, he said it himself, and he brought them all the way to final five and they still don't bow to him, they still don't respect him.That's what will cost him the game, in my opinion, because even he makes it to the final two, no one will vote for him.No one.

When I saw him promising final 3 to Rupert and Colby, I was smiling and saying to myself "Come on, don't waste your cunningness and your villain wit on those two.They are out!" because I thought he was just playing with them.But when I saw that we was actually considering,nay,planning to vote Parvati out, I was shocked!Granted,great strategic move on his part, but it was a shock, regardless.And if she hadn't won immunity, I think he would have gone through with it.Speaking of immunity, 3d endurance immunity after the merge?The ones Parvati ALWAYS wins?Come on!!!!Could it be any more obvious that they trying to have a two-times winner for the first time? Well, it seems pretty obvious to me.The way I see it, if Parvati makes it to final 3 or 2, she is guaranteed to win,no doubt in my mind.Regardless who is up there with her.Villains claim that Rupert and Colby are such huge threats for the jury votes.Have you not played Survivor 2 or 3 times???Nobody is gonna vote for Colby and maybe JT,Amanda and Coach would vote for Rupert, but that's it.Startegic players have won the game so many times.Ring any bells Parvati? So unless Russell gets Jerri and Colby to vote out Parvati, they don't stand a chance.

Don't forget : Survivor Heroes vs Villains finale is on Sunday!


*edit(just a tiny one) : If Rupert had listened to Sandra from the beginning, he could definitely make it to the finals.She tried to save his butt and be on his side so many times and he didn't listen to her.She told him to get rid of Russell and he goes yapping to him that she is still after him.WTF?You're trusting Russell now, trying to be on his good side? The man you said you despised and loathed with all your might?And you're still wondering why you haven't won?Pff!
What also got a huge eye roll from me,was Jerri's comment on Sandra and Parvati giggling at Russell's threats."Why do you want to upset Russell? Are you crazy?" Oh yeah?Why is that exactly?Granted, he's appearance is somewhat intimidating,all troll-like and stuff, but come on.The girls know that at this point in the game, Russell cannot scare anybody.Ultimately,he will have someone alongside of him at the last tribal, and whoever, WHOEVER that is,Russell cannot and will not win.

WATCHING : Survivor S20 EP10

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!!Un-fucking-Real!!

This episode made me so glad I started watching Survivor, I can't even tell you!

But let's start from the beginning:

Merge happens, and when Villains, carrying what it seems their entire camp, walk towards Heroes' beach, JT, eagle - eyed that he is, spots Parvati immediately."Wait, what's she still doing here?And Russell is here,too?OMG, I've been played!I can't believe I trusted Russell, a man I haven't spoken to for more than 2 minutes in the entire game,with my,MY,immunity idol.Oh, I swear on all that is holy and on my cattle,I'll kick him out and he won't even know what hit him!Just wait and see,Russell!" 

He seemed to say.

What he did say was "Wait, is this Parvati?Wow, she must have played a hidden immunity idol, just like my Russell-boy did!Oh, fudge!" 

Later, when he "confronted" Russell about it, he told him what he had planned with his concubines to say,and what the Heroes stupidly suspected : that Parvati had a hidden immunity idol,she played it and Courtney was out for some reason.And JT didn't question that for a second, saying to Rupert "See?I told you he was solid". I mean, is he for real?? I was so frustrated with him, I started laughing hysterically, because I really couldn't believe anyone can be THAT stupid, let alone a previous winner. 

But then Rupert talked to Sandra, and she filled him in, saying that there never was an all-women alliance and that Russell is the kingpin and Parvati is his second in command.Rupert, despite the humungus amount of hair in his ear, listened to her and believed her.Well, not completely, God forbid!, but enough to go to the others and say  "Guys, maybe we shouldn't trust Russell".JT was all "come on, man" and "you're getting paranoid" and "Russell promised to give me one of his kidneys so I believe I can trust him" and (with a chuckle) "That's why Rupert has never gone far in the game, because he doesn't know how to stategize. Hey, Rups man, leave it to the experts, OK?"

Whatever.

However, they all decided to play it safe and only pretend to vote Parvati, in case she indeed had a hidden immunity idol,so they would both flush out the idol and get to kick some other Villain out.In addition(yes,it gets better!)Russell is pretty anxious about Parvati getting voted out.So after a lot of thought,of about 5 seconds,he decided to give his well earned idol to Parvati, to save her bony ass AGAIN!Little did he know, that she had one already!Oh, the joke's definitely on you this time Russ!That girl is gooood!She even has THE KING (of all slimy and evil) wrapped around her finger!That's saying a lot!

Then Amanda goes and talks to her.Why on earth??She tells her that she has her back and all that nonsense and Parvati, tells her she has a hidden immunity idol.Amanda secretly likes that,because she knows that their plan is now made complete:let Parvati suspect she's out and if she doesn't win individual immunity(Danielle won,btw),she plays the hidden idol,a villain goes home and we win.We're so cunning, I can't even stand it!

Not.

Her big mouth betrayed her, when she practically forced Parvati to play the idol, telling her that she will most definitely get voted out.Of course,Parvati isn't stupid.She is the queen for a reason, you know.She knew right on the spot that Amanda was lying and she decided to do something that nobody,I mean NOBODY, would see coming.Something magical!

Tribal council.Jeff asks questions and gets evasive answers, except for Russell,as always.When Parvati said she feels like the leper of the tribe, Jeff asked her if that's because she was used to getting so much attention by everyone.Love you,Jeff.Love,love,love!

And we get to the vote.Heroes vote for Jerri and Villains for JT(obviously not that big a threat, you guys!)Jeff asks if anyone has the hidden immunity idol.Silence.All heads and cameras turn to Parvati.She reaches in her bag.Heroes nod thinking "I knew we shouldn't trust Russell!But now we know".Parvati doesn't keep the idol for herself, though.She gives it to Sandra.What the fuck????Why did she give it to her?Chocked laughter from the Heroes,thinking she gave the idol to the wrong person.And then P. reaches in her bag one more time.And gives her second idol to *drum roll* Jerri. Everyone freezes.JT moans and groans knowing he's out,Rupert looks like he's gonna tear his beard off with his bear hands and Russell,oh Russell looks piiiiiiissed!!!Because not only he didn't appreciate giving P. his idol and not even using it to save her own self, but also because she had another one he didn't know about.And you know that if you lie to Russell, you'll burn in hell for all eternity!Maybe longer!

"You have some 'splaining' to do" he told her with menace and everything went black.

Oh,JT was voted out.Under any other circumstances I would a care a little bit, but he basically kicked himself out so I couldn't care less.

So, everybody is game now.No idols(I'm sure they will plant new ones soon, just for Russell.With his name on them).Only advantage is Villains' numbers, which I wouldn't count on,because Sandra desperately wants to flip so she can vote Russell out.Now, about Russell and P. I don't think their alliance is broken, but  Russell will definitely be more sceptical when it comes to her.After all, she made him look like a fool, and that is not something he is gonna forgive and forget.I enjoyed watching him look humiliated so much,that I think congrats are in order.So,cudos to P.Even though, I never liked her, she is admittedly one hell of a player!

WATCHING : Survivor S20 EP 09

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It really happened.No smart editing, no nothing.Just stupidity at it's very,very best.JT gave Russell the hidden immunity idol.To save himself from the vote and join the remaining Heroes after the merge, in a powerful alliance of 6,till the end.Amanda(who would have thought?)had some reservations, which she expressed while interviewed privately.Not to the rest of her tribe,seeing that the idol was part hers,but to the camera.All the other Heroes were overly excited to give Russell the idol and when they went back to camp from their immunity challenge win, they almost restrained themselves from doing the happy dance,because they were certain that this move was THE move,and would benefit them immensely. As Colby said "This is Survivor history".Well, it sure is,fake Superman!

And as if giving Russell the idol wasn't enough, JT wrote him a note.Oh, the note.Words can't even describe what I felt when I saw him read it out loud to the rest of the Heroes to gain their approval.Maybe he wasn't confident about his grammar,I don't know."Pity" is not a strong enough word."Frustration" is close,but still not cutting it.I'm frustrated because these morons are actually forcing me to root for Russell, which is completely against everything I believe in.Unreal.

"Now,I don't even have to find idols.People are actually giving me idols" - Russell

*Parvati has found herself another hidden immunity idol, which she showed Danielle.But not Russell.At least not yet.See, Heroes?She didn't even tell her BFF about the idol she found,whereas you just handed the only leverage you had in the game to a complete stranger. Tsk,tsk.Parvati was right.How was JT able to win Survivor, is beyond me.

*Courtney was voted out.

WATCHING : Survivor S20 EP 08

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Heroes won.Both challenges.Coach is out.Bored.

However, 2 extremely important things happened in this episode: 

1. Heroes think that because Rob is out, there is a dominating women's alliance at the Villains' camp.WHAT????? I knew the Heroes were stupid, but I didn't think they'd be THAT stupid.And JT whispering to Russell to hang in there??Are you freaking kidding me???Of course, Russell ,the ultimate evil that he is, immediately picked up on this, and I could already hear the cogs in his brain turning, trying to work this unexpected gift to his advantage.And he has every right to.He's playing with a bunch of morons to win a million dollars.It's a fact.Also, getting rid of Coach,without even voting against him,strengthens the "Women are out to get the men" notion.Brilliant!
2. Next week's episode preview.Oh My God!!!!!If there is a merge in the next episode ,and something tells me there will be, and JT actually does what he says he'll do,give Russell the hidden immunity idol so that he can rescue the men from all the blood sucking women over there and no other member of the Heroes tribe even tries to oppose to that,he might as well give him the money right there and then,because, without a doubt,Russell will be the winner. It will top all of the other stupid moves that went on in the game of Survivor, that's for sure.Or maybe it's just another smart editing,who knows? Ahhh, can't wait for next week!!!

ps.What's Colby still doing there??
pps.Coach is the first member of the jury.Just thought I'd mention it.

WATCHING : Survivor S20 EP 07

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When this season of Survivor started, I was supporting the Heroes full heartedly. There were people in the Villains' tribe,I wished I'd never have to see again-ever!I mean Coach,Russel,Tyson and Rob??Come on!Blah!

Then Heroes collapsed like a flan in a cupboard.Suddenly I started looking at the villains' camp with new eyes.Again Tyson justified my opinion of him, not a surprise.Stupid, stupid man.Coach I still don't like and probably(surely) never will.And that leaves us with Russel and Rob.And I am telling you now that not in a million years did I think that I would ever bring myself to like Boston Rob. Russel is so disgusting and lame,a slimy little troll indeed,I can't stand the sight of him,that Rob seemed liked the most honourable man in comparison.But all that is pointless, because Rob is unfortunately out of the game.Way too early.The main reason I was so excited to watch Survivor every week, was to see Rob trying to get rid of Russel or Parvati and vise versa.Now Russell, the king of all things evil, will rule and lead his little concubine herd to the merge, until-crossing fingers-someone with half a brain, will decide to take him out. Doubtful, since the played hidden immunity idols are back in the game and he will probably find them all buried in the jugle calling to him and will lie in bed with them and stroke them every night .The only ones I trust with this unbearable task-kill the Devil- are J.T and Parvati, who I also can't stand.Yeah, yeah, Parvati and Russell are great players and blah blah, but do you really wanna tune in every week and watch them talk complete rubbish and being ridiculous,without no one,and that is I think the most nerve wracking thing,thinking that they should have thrown them out at the very first tribal council? I know I can't stand it.

Oi, I'm afraid it's gonna be a loooong season!

As for the mutineers, Jerri and Coach, I will only say this : Jerri-I'm giving you 3-4 weeks, tops.Let's see how you like it when Russell, who you trust so much, even though you know nothing about him,will throw you out of the game when you've served your purpose.

Coach - I think Rob's line as he was leaving the tribal council says it all : "You're a little man".