Survivor

[india7]

That was Stacy - Michelle's already on the jury. There were several episodes I missed, but from what I understand from the recaps, Lisi and Stacy (and sometimes Boo) were really really nasty to Dreamz and Cassandra when they were all on the same tribe together. And alot of the people on the forums seem to have a theory that once the tribes shuffled, and Lisi was split off from Boo and Stacy, then Boo and Stacy kind of got nicer. Sort of like when they were around the influence of a nasty person, they seemed more nasty, but around nicer people they seem nicer. So it could be that alot of them are remembering what Stacy was like when she was meaner. Or, maybe she just has that kind of personality that other people don't like. But I do know that part of it was from her behavior earlier in the game.

[soul]

That's very true, but Hatch and Will had a plan. Dreamz seems like a nice enough guy, but he doesn't seem very bright - his blabbing just sort of works out for him, up to this point. He votes or plans his votes with his emotions, based on who was nice to him or not. Now, granted, there's no rule that says you can't vote for someone you don't like, but is that rush of emotions going to get you ahead in the game?

That very well be all true, but when it came to Lisi, it was either him or her to be voted off, so naturally, that was a smart campaign on his part to get her voted off the tribe.

In regards, to Michelle, he voted for her over someone he really hated and that was Stacy. Essentially, he was not voting with his emotions.

He said he voted for Michelle, because of her statement, but if Michelle had stayed in the tribe, there would be no bargaining chips for Dreamz in the one sure bet alliance he did have. He knew Earl said he didn't fully trust Dream and was leaning more towards Boo than Dreamz as a new member of their alliance.

Dreamz had to show him that he was trustworthy by singing like a canary. It worked and now, he's in another alliance.

As the merge occurred, I think Dreamz entertained the thought of expanding his possibilities, which was to get hooked up with as many alliances as possible. He was offered the 4 Horsemen alliance (Mookie, Alex, Ed, Stacey and Dreamz). However, Stacey wasn't a sure bet; Dreamz knew she hated him. Plus, he was kind of irked that the other members didn't tell him right away when they found the II, so it was just smart on his part to seek other possibilities.

Plus, he knew he wasn't in the best light with his alliance, because Mookie alerted him that they would be the first to be picked off.

However, it was an alliance he had in his pocket as oppose to a possibility with Earl's alliance.

However to get back with your statement that he appears to vote with his emotions. You have to remember that he voted for Michelle over Stacey, and he hates Stacey.

I think he knew that it would had weaken the alliance that he was in for sure.

I was thinking long and hard about whether he had some smarts, and I have come to the conclusion that he does.

Remember, he did come second in the challenge after Cassandra over who knows what other people are thinking in the game.

Now, he's in with Earl, Cassandra, and Yao-Man. If that alliance remains on top, Dreams will outlast them, because of his physical strength, which he hasn't shown too much of at this time. Which I think is very smart, because they always aim to get the biggest threat off, first.

Conclusion, Dreamz is smart. Didn't think so at first, but after much thought, I figure he's playing the dumb card.

[india7]

But see... I think he's only accidentally smart. Not that I'm gonna argue against anything that weakens the four "Horses' Asses" alliance, so I guess I have to give him that much credit!

[forever1267]

Another pretty good episode. Just what is going on here?

I wonder how long it took Mookie to figure out that one of those votes to oust him was Alex'.

Stacy's remark "They'll be lucky if they even get fed" might be more proof that she really is a bitch like Dre(amz) and Cassandra said.

I dislocated my kneecap over 20 years ago, and I can still have phantom pains from there. I have sympathy for Boo, and will generously volunteer an all-over body massage.

[Deleted]

I missed it last night because I was engrossed in the Democratic Debates so I am glad to come on and find that Yao-Man and Earl are still safe. Sounds like I didn't miss too much but I expected that as it would be impossible to top last weeks amazing episode.

[thingamajig]

it would be impossible to top last weeks amazing episode.

Actually there was quite a bit of good stuff of the "The Four Two Horsemen cackle about how much smarter they are than everyone else while getting completely hosed" variety.

[prydainprincess]

How much do I love that these nutjobs thought that people would turn on Yau-Man because he didn't revela that he had the idol, but instead they are OUTRAGED that someone would go through personal belongings. Hah. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite seasons ever!

[thingamajig]

prydainprincess said:

How much do I love that these nutjobs thought that people would turn on Yau-Man because he didn't revela that he had the idol, but instead they are OUTRAGED that someone would go through personal belongings. Hah.

I know! As soon as they were all, "We're gonna tell everyone we went through Yau-Man's personal belongings and found the idol that he selfishly kept a secret ZOMG!" I thought, "Bitches, please. They are going to be so pissed at you for digging through someone else's stuff." And I was right, ha!

[fairfox]

I think Alex and Mookie were/are playing a really bad game. Where does Alex get the idea that he's some kind of master strategist who just happens to have been screwed over by game-twists? he and mookie, and now just he himself, as obvious targets, could have parlayed that card into trying to get the weaker members of the Earlliance (Boo, Stacy, possibly Dreamz) over to their side by making them understand that, most likely, if Mookie and Alex are picked off, they're obviously next to go. They/Alex didn't even TRY that strategy. Alex is an ass.

And am I the only one who doesn't reeaally like Yao Man? i don't hate him but I'm starting to find him a little...smug.

I have sympathy for Boo, and will generously volunteer an all-over body massage.

Well you're going to have to fight me for this privilege. Seriously, Boo is so hot I think I ovulate everytime he takes his shirt off on camera. The knee thing was awful but the writhing in the mud thing? Ummm...yeah. Liked it.

[forever1267]

well, at least TPTB tried to make some drama out of the last 20 minutes, and really Alex was right. Here's where the backstabbing really begins.

That white water rafting was awesome. Gorgeous cinematography as always.

I'm so glad Cassandra, My Offfice Pick, is aligned with two different teams. I could finally win this season, after having Ian the "I would rather drop out than have no pride" about 3 seasons ago.

Boo continues to be smokingly hot. He must stay only for, um, research purposes on how chest hair grows in Fiji.