Survivor Samoa – The Snake devours the Snake!!!! (Warning Spoilers) - Week 10

United States
November 23, 2009 9:04am CST
Sorry so late, I didn't get to watch until last night. Who can out Snake the Black Mamba? The answer is “so far no one”. Russell is by far the smartest Survivor to ever play the game. It make Richard Hatch look like the village idiot. Boston Rob look like chump change. One clue was enough for him to get it this time and right after Dave look under the exact rock where it was located. LOL. Then Russell takes off and Dave tries to follow him only to run in circles back to the place they were looking. And ta-da, there it is. As if that wasn’t good enough, he did not even have to use it. Classic! Oh Laura…Poor Laura trying to finally play the game and what happens? She forgets that this is an INDIVIDUAL game and only 1 person will win One Million Dollars. Think about this Laura. If it was another tie again John would have been on the chopping block and could have been sent home. John is not stupid. He was able to guarantee a place in the top nine by flipping. Hero Worship Was it just me or did Dave come running up to Russell like a kid running up to his favorite ball player? “You were awesome” That was so funny. Dave is like a little kid worshipping his idol not realizing that his idol will soon be tying the noose around his neck. And when the lever is pulled by Russell and Dave is kicking his feet, he will still be looking over at Russell with that big smile of sweet surprise and a twinkle in his eyes thinking “how cool is this, Russell hung me out to dry. I am so honored.” LOL What are they thinking? DAVE…COME ON!?!?!? “I’ll go with lady luck”. I believe John is correct in stating that these people just are not thinking. And then they come up with the idea to put John’s neck on the line. What are they thinking? That John will go along with it? How stupid is that? Galu may have reigned in the challenges, but John is the only one with a head on his shoulders. Final Four And because of that last sentence I believe John will be Russell’s next target. John is the only other one playing the game and Russell knows it. Remember people Russell is loyal to NO ONE. At least no one who has the ability to out wit him. So he will try to keep Foa Foa and Shambo tight for a few more tribals. Then he will get into a serious game. So we come to the final four. I believe that if Russell does not get rid of John soon, he may be undone. I also believe that if Foa Foa takes the time right now to turn on Russell it will be to their demise. So here is how I see the final 4 Russell Shambo (unless she crosses Russell) Mick (So happy I can put him back on the list) Natalie Time will tell.
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@emilie2300 (1882)
• United States
24 Nov 09
Russle is awsome - I love this survivor series this season
Yes in deed Russle is the smartest and cleverest player of them all. I hope he makes to the finals. He always makes the game alot of fun and interesting. I love watching him and glad he was picked for the show. I will still never forget the eposode when they thought he was going to be kicked off and he whipped out the amunity idol.
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• United States
24 Nov 09
He is a good player. The key to his game is the desparation of his fellow foa foa tribemates. because they were so far behind they will take a bigger step to make sure Galu can never recover. I see bret or John leaving next, although Monica is another canidate.
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• United States
27 Nov 09
Yes I can see Monica leaving. I can believe last night all they did is re cap the show. I was hoping to see the next episode of survivor. Well we will now have to wait till this Thursday to see what will happen.
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• United States
8 Dec 09
Hey great discussion started (a little late) for Week 12
@stephon8 (300)
• Philippines
24 Nov 09
My final four is Mick, Shambo, Natalie and Dave. I know! unbeleivable, Russell is an all-star. One of the best season yet!!! One Million Dollars is alot of money, the Philippine Survivor franchise only gives around Sixty Thousand Dollars for the winner. Still a big money but nothing compared to the American franchise. Game is almost the same, the only difffrence is they allow razors in the island. How come the girls here dont have armpit hair after 32 days in the island, i guess they are worried for the reputation of all the girl castaways here cause most them become instant celebrity.
• United States
24 Nov 09
Russell most definately is the top dog when it comes to this game. I have never seen someone plan and then work the plan so flawlessly.
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• United States
8 Dec 09
Hey great discussion started (a little late) for Week 12
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@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
23 Nov 09
doubleloveyou, Well, like you said, it was really a race to survive between Laura and Russell. So, you can imagine the tension between the both of them and the former Foa Foa tribes. Everything was hanging on the balance for everyone. I nearly fell off my seat when Russell got his hands on the 3 hidden immunity once again and so timely too. The game would have swung in favor of the former Galu and I just enjoyed the look on their faces. The fact that the Foa foursomes existence till today is really admirable and a survival feat. Monica is just unbelievable trying to put John on the chopping board. Stupid is as stupid as it could get and I was wondering why she did not go for someone from the former Foa Foa. So, I was not surprise that John did not went along on the 2nd vote and that Laura will be voted out since she did not win individual immunity. Great series and certainly still end to end here.
• United States
23 Nov 09
One of the best seasons yet. This ranks right up there with All Stars and Pearl Island. Russell is slick that is for sure. I think all he does is contemplate his next move. He is able to read people and the use that knowledge to play people. That was probably the smartest thing that john could do was to switch. There is no way I would put my nexk on the line if I knew I could be for certain that I could stay. Great job John. At the same time, like I said I think that will put his head on the chopping block with Russell. Pastor G
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• Singapore
23 Nov 09
doubleloveyou, You are right about John, as he already sealed his fate when he seek for a Foa Foa member on the next tribal. Bargaining with Russell? I just do not know what he is thinking or not there. Lest he wins individual immunity at the next challenge, I think he will be the next likely tribal candidate. (Biting my nails as we speak.) So, let's wait and see.
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• United States
23 Nov 09
Yes, John does have a target. Hopefully he will be able to stay for a little while, but I believe Russell will see the threat and eliminate it.
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• United States
23 Nov 09
Well I was wondering where this post has been...i've been looking for it all weekend.. Wow...Russell....all I can say is I am impressed! I dont know what this guy is like as a person and I still dont think i would like him much...but you gotta give him respect for the way he is playing this game! I definately want to see him in the final two now...lol....i mean from a game point of view he deserves to be there! Shambo though? Really? I dont see her lasting much longer....but maybe you see something i dont..... I think Russ will wait a little while before getting rid of John though because hes the only other one there being smart and russ will need his help... Dave is an idiot! Well it is turning into a pretty good season anyway!!
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• United States
23 Nov 09
Sorry it was so late to get this post out. I was so busy this weekend I was not able to watch any tv until last night. It was well worth the wait though. Shambo I think is going to be Russell's tag along and that is why I think that she will make it to the end. Unless of course she decides to double cross him. Then she is in trouble.
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• United States
8 Dec 09
Hey great discussion started (a little late) for Week 12
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@uicbear (1900)
• United States
24 Nov 09
I really disliked Russell when this season first started. I think what irritated me the most was that he was trying to hurt his own tribe (remember when he dumped the water canteens?) It also irritated me, personally, how everyone just went along with what he was saying and that no one was able to out-talk him. But, that's the game I guess. He has been able to get out his biggest threats and the others are just going along for the ride. He has also been smart getting the idols. John is right though, no one else is really thinking. They all know that Russell is the biggest threat, but they are clueless as to what to do.
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• United States
24 Nov 09
You are right. Everyone else is playing the part of the "Deer in the headlights". They see the truck coming but all they can do is stand there and watch it run over them. Russell has got to be one of the "Most loved to hate" survivors ever. He has made this season, hands down. I hope he gets to the end.
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• United States
8 Dec 09
Hey great discussion started (a little late) for Week 12
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• United States
23 Nov 09
My final four is somewhat like yours: Mick Natalie Shambo Dave Althought I wouldn't be surprized if John outsmarts everyone. Still hesitant on putting Russel up there. If these players were smart, they would do anything now to get Russ off since it is obvious that he is the smartest player there. Although, he may make it to the show when he can no longer play the idol, and then they will boost him out. However, even if he doesn't win, I would almost bet that he wins something for being the most popular playing among the viewers, at the reunion show. I would certainly vote for him, because he is the main attraction of this whole season I don't think Russel will try to get John off so quickly. Since John jumped ship, Russell may play into it for a little while, and act grateful that John sided with him and Shambo. However did you notice that it is Shambo that is doing alot of Russell's dirty work? Shambo has to be careful not to go against Russel on this week's show. Her deal with John doesn't sound to swift, that she is willing to vote for someone on Russell's team.
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• United States
23 Nov 09
One thing I never do is put a lot of stock in the previews for the next week. I know that the previews are there just to bait you in. Much like last weeks previews looked as if they were voting Russell off this week, that was the furthest from the truth. I think Russell will try to hold on to the immunity idol one last time before using it. Perhaps he can win immunity. You never know. In any case I see John on thin ice. Russell does not need him because now with Shambo they have the majority. The big question is "Will Shambo turn on Russ?" I think she may still have an eye on ousting Monica. I think besides John Monica has the most influence and intelligence.
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• United States
8 Dec 09
Hey great discussion started (a little late) for Week 12
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@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
8 Dec 09
Three weeks since you posted this and I think maybe, just maybe the others are getting on to Russell. But will he get wind of it and deflect the arrows? It will be very interesting to see...
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• United States
8 Dec 09
Yeah you made it. LOL. I posted last weeks too.
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@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
8 Dec 09
Missed it, must go look. :-)
@leenie50 (3992)
• United States
24 Nov 09
Hey Pastor, The last few days have been a little rough for me so I got confused with 9 & 10. Last episode was a thrill. I've known from week two that John was much smarter than anyone seem to know. I suspect that Russell will keep him around for a while until he gets rid of the other galu people. One thing that Russell loves is loyalty. once he has converted another loyal soldier, he seems to feel more powerful. Loyalty is think is far more important than the fear of a threat. He also doesn't like stupid people. So when it comes down to the final 4, I'm going to say Russ, Mick, Shambo and Natalie. That is until someone gets smart enough to finally realize how big a threat Russ is. I think it is possible that John might be the only one who can bring Russell down. Of course that won't any time soon. Of course I've been wrong before. Leenie
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• United States
24 Nov 09
Russell cares about loyalty but I think he cares about being the smartest out there first. He knows that the only way they will beat him is to outsmart him. He does not need John any more. With Shambo he has 5 against the others 4. Soon everyone will be dispensible. He already knows who he wants in the final with him. He knew that after the first 10 days I would assume. his only downfall would be to trust Shambo too much.
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• United States
8 Dec 09
Hey great discussion started (a little late) for Week 12
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@leenie50 (3992)
• United States
8 Dec 09
Pastor, What happened to the post for last week? The one where John got voted off? Did I miss something? Leenie