Episode 3!!! It was my least favorite of the season but it still manage to provide some crazy drama and weird monkey activity. I feel like the boot was pretty easy to figure out and the dynamics of the tribes didn't change but were only highlighted. Either way, time to dive in!
Vote blowback/NC dynamics
So Nina becomes very down in the dumps about the vote and her position. I can understand how frustrating and annoying this could be for everyone. I'm sure Nina has gone through some tough experiences because of her disability BUT you can only play that card for so long before it becomes redundant. Jenn had a good point about how Nina's problems aren't her lack of hearing, it's her attitude.
That smile is photoshopped
It was great to see Joe make an attempt to socialize with her and make her feel welcome. It shows that Joe is very aware of the importance of unity and needing to keep everyone comfortable. I think those qualities are really going to help when he jumps to a new tribe after a swap.
Monkey Loving/WC dynamics
Not the showmance I was expecting...
Shirin is crazy, literally insane. I don't know what was more strange, her watching them from start to finish or how excited she was to tell everyone the great news. I think the relationship between Carolyn and Shirin is not as strong as it was during the first episode. Shirin's actions and demeanor show a real lack of social awareness. Her idea of calling off the idol search wasn't the most graceful thing ever. It reminded me of that guy who knows he's about to lose a board game so he tries really hard to just make the other person call it a tie.
I don't know how I feel about Joaquin's reaction to Shirin, but I have to say that I think he's more in the right. He knows that he's on the outs so he can look for the idol as much as he wants. I also really think that he made the right call of showing the clue to Tyler. He shows Tyler that he trusts him and that he wants to work with him. I'm really hoping that Tyler/Carolyn/Joaquin can make something happen moving forward and take out the nudist duo.
Yo Momma/BC dynamics
This tribe is a complete mess but they can't seem to lose! Everyone (maybe not Kelly and Sierra) on this tribe is doing something wrong! Dan can't keep his mouth shut, Mike demands too much from his team, and Rodney can't take a mom joke! I have been high on Rodney as a player these last two episodes but I'm starting to see some weakness now. It's great that in his confessionals he's talking about how he needs to relax and let other people bury themselves but it doesn't do anything if he just blows up on people anyway!!!
I don't think Mike is playing a good game at all but I don't defend Lindsay at all. Her comment was super offensive and she had no reason to take it to a level like that. Mike might not be a social genius but his intentions are good, he just wants to help everyone survive and keep the team strong. If they keep winning and make it to a swap or merge without having to vote anyone else off, I think some people are going to really regret the way they've treated each other.
Immunity Challenge
There really isn't much to say about this challenge except No Collar sucked...like BAD. Where is the strategy in completely ignoring one of your teammates? The worst part is that even with Jeff constantly nagging them for there stupid strategy, they stuck to it for the entire challenge! This really shows how bad the Vince vote has hurt them. This once strong tribe has now become a complete and utter joke.
No Collar Tribal/Vote
As soon as NC came back to camp, it didn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that Nina was in trouble. The edit flirted with the idea of Will being the boot instead, but I think Nina was a no brainer. Even though Will has been absolutely useless in challenges, Nina has no loyalty to the NC tribe and would flip on them in a heartbeat.
The Right Call?
I think this was the best thing to do for the tribe. If someone is obviously against the tribe, it's best to cut them out as soon as they can. They must be anticipating a swap in a round or two, so it makes sense to cut the person that's less likely to flip and betray them. I blame both parties for the Nina alienation but alas, it is what it is.
Next week on Survivor...
Well what do you know, Blue Collar fighting? I'm in shock! Word on the street is that we're getting a two hour episode next week. I predict that we're going to have an easy boot and then a swap of some sort. As dysfunctional as BC is, I think odds are that NC loses again and we see Will leave the game. I'm really excited to see what a swap brings and who stays on top and who loses it all. Should be fun! :)
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