Survivor 47

[idigTexas 2321]

I did not have "Sue and Teeny sniff out the truth to eliminate Genevieve, leaving Rachel on the wrong side of the vote" on my bingo card.  It won't be enough to sway the jury unless Rachel doesn't make the final three, but at least they both finally did something to significantly impact the game.  I was beginning to think that we might actually end up with Genevieve versus Rachel at final tribal, which would have been an epic showdown, but no such luck.  

2 hours ago, Alfalfa said:

I was debating the value of Sue playing her idol for herself. Obviously it is a guarantee to avoid any surprise elimination, but in terms of building a resume, does it actually change anything for her big picture? I’ve thought about what I’d do if in similar position. Does revealing an unplayed, surprise idol work better during jury questioning? You could argue it as a feather in the cap moment that you had safety all along and didn’t use it, could be interesting but maybe the jury just acknowledges you weren’t a threat, big deal. The other option is use it to manipulate last night’s vote and covertly save Sam or Genevieve as a big wow moment, but then I wonder if either Genevieve or Sam would have used that gesture against her and vote her out. Ultimately, I think it’s a nonevent for her but I’ve wondered what the best gameplay would have been for someone in that position. 

That's a really good question.  For me, an idol only counts on one's résumé if it is played in an impactful way (playing it or threatening to play it to produce a desired vote).  Kudos to Sue for finding it and keeping it a secret to all but Caroline, but she missed multiple opportunities to put it to good use and to establish herself as a real player.     

I'm hoping for an all girls final tribal, just to hear Teeny's and Sue's arguments for winning.  It's unlikely, as Sam can probably win a fire challenge, but at least we'll get to hear one of them try to make a case.   

Edited Thursday at 11:33 PM by idigTexas

[Bevo&Pevo 5507]

That is how you get rid of a snake.  Cut the head and the rest is doomed.

At the next challenge, Rachel should just ask the others if they want her to participate or not.  Plant a little more doubt in their minds.  Evidently, she's got fire making down pat. 

The ball and stand challenge was pretty intense. 

[Chuckie Finster 22977]

14 hours ago, idigTexas said:

I did not have "Sue and Teeny sniff out the truth to eliminate Genevieve, leaving Rachel on the wrong side of the vote" on my bingo card.  It won't be enough to sway the jury unless Rachel doesn't make the final three, but at least they both finally did something to significantly impact the game.  I was beginning to think that we might actually end up with Genevieve versus Rachel at final tribal, which would have been an epic showdown, but no such luck.  

That's a really good question.  For me, an idol only counts on one's résumé if it is played in an impactful way (playing it or threatening to play it to produce a desired vote).  Kudos to Sue for finding it and keeping it a secret to all but Caroline, but she missed multiple opportunities to put it to good use and to establish herself as a real player.     

I'm hoping for an all girls final tribal, just to hear Teeny's and Sue's arguments for winning.  It's unlikely, as Sam can probably win a fire challenge, but at least we'll get to hear one of them try to make a case.   

What?  Rachel/Sam/Sue voted for Genevieve.  Teeny (for some reason) voted for Sam, alongside Gen.

And there was definitely some flashier way for Sue to use the idol but 1) to know that you need to be creative with an idol would require Sue to have an accurate view of how her game is perceived, which I'm not sure she does and 2) I'm not sure it would have even mattered in her case. 

Rachel would be one of the best recent winners.  Sam would be fine.  The show should be cancelled if it's either of the other two.

[idigTexas 2321]

10 minutes ago, Chuckie Finster said:

What?  Rachel/Sam/Sue voted for Genevieve.  Teeny (for some reason) voted for Sam, alongside Gen.

And there was definitely some flashier way for Sue to use the idol but 1) to know that you need to be creative with an idol would require Sue to have an accurate view of how her game is perceived, which I'm not sure she does and 2) I'm not sure it would have even mattered in her case. 

Rachel would be one of the best recent winners.  Sam would be fine.  The show should be cancelled if it's either of the other two.

You are right.  For some reason I thought I saw Teeny holding a Genevieve vote during the credits.  Never mind.  Teeny continues to be completely lost.  That makes me feel better about Rachel.  I thought telling Sue about her idol might have been a mistake, but it appears that it was the right move.  

[kevwun 16268]

Sue is getting taken to final tribal council because everyone thinks they can beat her, but she doesn't realize that.  She would be a nightmare on the jury because she will hate everyone if she gets voted out.

Edited Friday at 03:50 PM by kevwun

[thrillhammer 686]

3 hours ago, kevwun said:

Sue is getting taken to final tribal council because everyone thinks they can beat her, but she doesn't realize that.  She would be a nightmare on the jury because she will hate everyone if she gets voted out.

thats the way it should be.  you should hate everyone.  they probably all lied to you.