That night, everyone gets ready for their first night as a single tribe. Alexis is already wrapped around Ozzy as they talk about Ozzy, because that's pretty much all Ozzy likes to talk about. It seems really abrupt that they're laying there like that until Ozzy tells us that they were together on Exile Island, so it was nice to be able to spend more time with her. Off to the side, a spurned Amanda looks on jealously, telling us (and Cirie) that she really, really wants Alexis gone. Oh, Amanda. You are better than this. Call me!
The next morning, Jason talks to Ozzy, expressing his devotion and respect for Ozzy. If there's one thing that all these idiot fans seem to have in common, it is an unwavering devotion to Ozzy for little to no reason. Dude, does no one remember Yul? He was the absolute shit. I do not understand why these people to not subscribe to his semi-monthly magazine instead. "Jason is a fan of mine." Ozzy says, with a straight face. There are about three things that are absolutely hilarious about that statement, if you think about it.
Jason tells us again how lucky he is to have the hidden immunity idol. The music of Wow, What An Idiot plays as he searches the new beach for a place to hide it. He finally settles on a tiny alcove in a rock face, proud of himself. Nearby, Eliza and Parvati gather coconuts for everyone. Eliza, knowing that she's probably screwed if she doesn't address Parvati (since she seems to be the social king of the hill this season, inexplicably), awkwardly broaches the subject of unity amongst the fans. It's the least subtle thing ever, the way she does it. I mean, Parvati was even uncomfortable, and Parvati is kind of a little dull sometimes. Parvati basically tells Eliza that she doesn't know whether all of the Favorites are sticking together, and she doesn't want to tell Parvati one thing and then do another. In confessional, she tells us how untrustworthy Eliza is because she'll always deal with other people at the same time as she is dealing with you. Parvati, of course, is totally not doing that right now.
Yes it's hard, but at least they let me keep my brows waxed.
She has totally not been doing that so much that she's forced to pull Amanda aside and tell her all about all the sneaky shenanigans she's been working since the switch-up. When Amanda hears about Parvati's new alliance with Alexis and Natalie, she is unhappy, to say the least. Well, unhappy would be the wrong word. She's livid, but she hides it well. "I have some questions about Parvati now" she tells us. Yeah, I have some questions, too, like 'Why the hell are you people letting her call the shots? Does she have one of those crazy hypnotic pinwheels in her bikini or something?' Dear Amanda: You are awesome and smart, and better than this. We all saw it last season.
After the treemail arrives (something about drowning), Jason pulls Eliza aside. He's decided that if he wins individual immunity, he'll give his immunity idol to Eliza and they can get rid of Ozzy. Eliza, because she doesn't know that the idol is fake, smiles a giant smile and gets all excited that she has a glimmer of hope. The music of Wow, What An Idiot starts again. Dude, Eliza has nothing to do with this idiocy. It's not her fault that Jason has a fake idol! Don't try and make her look dumb, because she's so obviously the smartest person on this show right now.
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Comments (10)
I also liked Eliza and was sorry to see her go. The exchange between her and Jason over the fake immunity idol was awesome and I don't think she was dumb to play it at all. I'm sure she knew it wasn't real, but knew it would flush out the fact Ozzy had the idol if she did play it.
As long as she stops mooning over Ozzy and gets her head back in the game, I would be ok with Amanda winning. And even though I don't like her as a person and she sucks in challenges, Cirie has made some strategic moves and power plays subtly over the course of the game.
1 of 10 | Posted by Snackycakes420 | Posted on April 19, 2008 3:10 PM
I actually really like Erik. I find him adorable in a naive, little puppy kind of way.
I hate Parvati. So much. Actually, I pretty much hate all of them except Erik. I don't mind Cirie or Amanda either.
I serious ROFL'd for about 5 minutes when Jason said, so earnestly, "But...it has a face!" Seriously dude. It looks like it was whittled by a 5 year old.
I don't really know who I want to win this season. I find James amusing, but I don't want him to win. Natalie and Alexis are totally forgettable, Jason's an idiot, Parvati's just horrible, Ozzy is annoying, Amanda is playing a stupid game, Erik is just Ozzy's little lapdog and Cirie. Well, I think I want her to win, out of all of them. At least she has brains. Sort of.
2 of 10 | Posted by georgiababe | Posted on April 19, 2008 9:38 PM
I try not to be critical because I'm sure there's plenty of time spent putting together these recaps but why do the Survivor recaps take so long? Most of the other shows are posted within 2-3 days of being aired but the Survivor ones are usually posted a few hours before the next episode. Not to mention the recap from the March Madness 2 week layoff was still posted the day of the next new episode and this one was put up the day after a new one was aired.
Besides this, I love the recaps.
At least Ozzie is gone. Nice blindside! I loved his bitching afterward.
3 of 10 | Posted by Anonymous | Posted on April 20, 2008 11:53 AM
I am with you there "anonymous". Big Brother is on 3 nights a week and is usually posted that same night, if not the next day. I mean, this was posted after this week's episode even. I know I don't post things, but it just seems so late compared to other shows...
4 of 10 | Posted by JustJesse | Posted on April 20, 2008 1:40 PM
I gotta go with the two above me. I know someone will say that we should appreciate the recappers for doing what they do since they don't get paid and whatnot...but if you can't post a recap in a timely fashion- then don't volunteer to be a recapper.
A lot of times I don't get to watch the actual shows and the recaps are what I go by. I didn't even know ozzy was booted until I went to another site.
5 of 10 | Posted by serjen | Posted on April 20, 2008 2:28 PM
Schoonie, your recaps are always worth the wait, but I'm REALLY looking forward to your recap of last week's show. One of the best "Survivors" ever.
6 of 10 | Posted by JasonR | Posted on April 21, 2008 7:41 AM
I'm not entirely sure what Eliza has done that's made her so smart or awesome. She formed poor aliances that didn't pan out. She performed well at challenges and didn't do enough to toot her own horn.
When the tribes were mixed up she didn't do anything to get in with alexis or natalie (a clear option for a new aliance). From what we saw (which is highly edited and therefore misrepresentative), she simply relied on her tribe to continue winning challenges.
If her tribe had lost a challenge, she'd have been one of the first picks to go after Kathy, who lucky for her, removed herself from the game.
I mean Jonathan is only one man.
I'm still on the Cirie bandwagon--have been all along. She's so subtle, I love it--she quietly plants seeds in people's minds and then moves along. After last week's episode, I think there's no question that Cirie is the smartest one out there (eliza included).
7 of 10 | Posted by lawyerjenn | Posted on April 21, 2008 7:50 AM
All I can say about Eliza is, she's studying to be a lawyer!? What kind? There's no way I'd want someone that annoying and grating representing me.
As for her "playing" the fake idol, she didn't. She knew it wasn't real, therefore, the whole idea was to 'out' Ozzy. Which is FINE WITH ME. Saint Ozzy deserved it, and deserved what he got last week, too.
So she wins points for craftiness I suppose.
8 of 10 | Posted by Memememe | Posted on April 21, 2008 11:10 AM
schoonie, please post soon! i can't wait to read your recap on the last one.
9 of 10 | Posted by chibby | Posted on April 22, 2008 2:22 PM
So what language do people from Micronesia speak?
10 of 10 | Posted by smaile | Posted on April 22, 2008 3:43 PM