SURVIVOR: COOK ISLANDS - Official Thread

My somewhat fertile brain | 24 August, 2006 | Cuz_it_aint_their_money

[cuz_it_aint_their_money]

Yes FReepers and FReeperettes, its time once again for another season of Survivor.
This time they are in the Cook Islands, in the middle of the South Pacific.

I was going to start off this thread by informing you all about how Mark Burnett’s Production Company has decided to split the tribe along ethnic backgrounds. But that subject has been pretty much beaten to death on at least three different threads. So. . . .

I would like to point out that for all their talk about “minorities” not applying to the show as much as “whites” and about how they had to send their casting producers out to round up minorities, they apparently didn’t have to look too far.

Of the 20 contestants recruited for this season, no less than 13 are from California!
And of those 13, NINE are from the greater Los Angeles area!
So much for diversity!

[silent_jonny]

He's a real prince, isn't he?

[EmilyGeiger]

Oh that's what that sound was I kept hearing. :)

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

The only thing she uses her brain for is to keep her ears apart.

[mystery-ak]

another reason to hate him...hehe

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

What a jerk.

[EmilyGeiger]

He killed a baby bird???? What kind of DU'er is that nut anyway? Somebody please call PETA!!!! Use the lefties against the hippie, PLEASE!!!

[EmilyGeiger]

LOL! So that's what my brain is doing on the days I forget to use it!!! LOL

[silent_jonny]

Use the lefties against the hippie, PLEASE!!!

"Dude, we can't go after one of our own!"

;)

[EmilyGeiger]

Oh my, I forgot about those loons from the Cindy Sheehan camp, LOL!

[MomwithHope]

I wasn't that crazy about Cowboy but could not stand his rant. He must be believing the old DUmmy spin about the draft coming back. I wish Yul would have kept the idol to himself. He said he would save Becky but if she had gotten the votes tonight he would have been a fool to save her this early in the game. They should have an IDIOT Survivor where they use all the past Idiot players. Couldn't you see Shane, Cowboy, Johnny Fairplay, that gay guy who shot the arrow, can't think of anyone else right now.

[SoothingDave]

You're kidding, right? I'm shocked, I really am shocked.

C'mon. He's in the fashion industry.

And calamari is squid, not octopus.

SD

[EmilyGeiger]

I didn't say anything about calamari, that was someone else. :)

[SoothingDave]

I know. I just didn't feel like making a second post.

SD

[cuz_it_aint_their_money]

Well Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s Monday so that means its time for:
A SURVIVOR RECAP

If you haven’t had a chance to watch last week’s show yet and don’t want it spoiled, read no further.

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Turn back now!

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This is your last chance!

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OK, don’t say I didn’t warn you!

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The New Aitutaki Tribe – (Red Buffs):
Becky, Candice, Cao Boi, Jessica, Jonathan, Ozzy, Sundra, Yul

The New Raratonga Tribe - (Blue Buffs):
Adam, Brad, Cristina, Jenny, J.P., Nathan, Parvati, Rebecca, Stephanni,

The LOSERS! Sekou, Billy, Cicilia

NEW TRIBES, NEW ALLIANCES
Cecilia Voted Out

On night nine during a tense Tribal Council, Cecilia Mansilla, the 29-year-old Technology Risk Consultant from Oakland, California, leaves the game in a five to three vote. Presumably in a secure position, the decision came as a shock to the unsuspecting Cecilia as Jessica and Cao Boi switched their votes in the final hour.

Disappointed in the swift turn the game has taken, Cecilia delivers her final words. "This vote tonight, it's insane. It's just a testament as to how quickly the game can change. But I have no regrets. I had a great time."

LIGHTENED LOAD

Returning to their camp after a calculated vote at Tribal Council where Billy professed his admiration for Candice of the Raro tribe, Aitu discussed the probability of Billy's love affair. "All the stuff that came out of Billy's mouth tonight was just ridiculous. Words can't even describe the Candice situation. If it's true it's true, but, it's not true," notes a smirking J.P.

BROKEN RECORD

In the early light of day, the Puka tribe is greeted with a slew of new non-stop stories from Cao Boi. Aggravated with Cao Boi's garrulous behavior, Brad sums up his frustration on the matter: "I have had a sort of coming to Jesus in my own mind with Cao Boi. I really in my heart of hearts don't think he's all there and will ever be there… unless he's medicated."

FOUR TRIBES BECOME TWO

The four tribes are in for a surprise when they convene for their next challenge. To the shock and disbelief of all Survivors, Jeff Probst commands, "Drop your buffs. You have been living together as tribes divided based on ethnicity. It is now time to integrate." In a series of random selections, two new tribes are born. The Raro tribe now consists of Nate, Rebecca and Stephannie from the old Hiki tribe, Brad and Jenny from Puka, J.P. and Cristina from the Aitu tribe and Adam and Parvati returning to their home at Raro. The new Aitu tribe consists of Yul, Becky and Cao Boi from the old Puka tribe, Sundra from Hiki, Jonathan, Candice and Flica from the old Raro tribe and Ozzy and Cecilia returning to their old camp at Aitu. Anxiously the two new tribes depart for their new homes.

MELTING POT

Rejoicing as the new Raro tribe arrives at their camp, Stephannie puts the mixture of ethnicities that make up her new family into perspective. "The way our tribe is blended at this point… you really don't see color, you see the heart of that individual and what they're doing to make your tribe stronger. That's what this is about." However, a warm welcome is not the only thing on the new tribe's mind as Brad reveals the game is on. "It's going to be all smiles and pleasure to meet you, and [we're] glad you're here but in the back of your mind, it's a game and you're in it to win it for yourself. First and foremost, cold hard cash."

IT’S NOT PERSONAL, IT’S BUSINESS

As the new Aitu tribe settles into their camp, Candice, Becky, Jonathan and Yul waste no time forming a tight alliance of four. Needing a fifth person to give them a number advantage in their tribe, Jonathan pulls in a hesitant Flica as their fifth. Weary of his plan, Jessica laments, "Jonathan wants me to stay in the alliance from our original tribe. I'm just kinda playing my cards, like I'm not really thinking about alliances. I'm just here to make friends and see what happens and try to go as long as I can with out feeling fake."

IDOL CHATTER

Later, in a move to solidify his relationship with Becky, Yul confides to her that he found the hidden Immunity Idol at Exile Island. "I think it's a huge advantage in this game to have someone you can absolutely trust and I think given our backgrounds and common interest, I felt comfortable disclosing the information to her," explains Yul.

CATCH OF THE DAY

With the abundance of strong young men on her tribe, a flirtatious Parvati casts her net: "I decided to work Nate. I'm absolutely going to flirt. It's what I do best." Meanwhile, Nate is busy catching his own prey as he spears a giant octopus. Reveling in his success, Nate gushes, "Yeah, we're eating this fool tonight!"

IMMUNITY CHALLENGE: STEEPLE CHASE

The two new tribes face off on the battlefield for the first time as Jeff Probst explains the rules. The tribes will be clipped together by a rope carrying 15 pound sand bags each. They will start on opposite sides of the course, racing through knee-deep water to catch the other tribe. If a tribe member drops out they must give their 15 pounds to someone from their tribe, doubling that person's weight. The first tribe to tackle a member from the other tribe to the ground wins Immunity.

The challenge begins as the tribes tirelessly trudge through the water, attempting to make up ground on each other. In a strategic move, Aitu decides to have all their women drop out in order for the men to run the course and catch Raro. Despite their heroic attempts, Raro proves too strong as the overpowering men dominate the challenge and tackle Aitu.

Raro wins Immunity and the right to send a member of the losing Aitu tribe to Exile Island. Raro selects Candice from the new Aitu tribe, thus saving her from Aitu's Tribal Council.

GAME ON, FOR SOME

With Candice on Exile Island, the tables turn on the alliance of Becky, Yul and Jonathan when Cao Boi targets Becky as the weakest link on the tribe. "We're all voting for Becky. Cao Boi, myself, Cecilia Sundra and Flica seem to have some sort of agreement and we'll see if it stands," states an uneasy Ozzy. Getting wind of the new plan to oust Becky, Jonathan and Yul scramble to save Becky and their alliance. "Trying to convince Flica and Cao Boi to vote with us is the key. If not, then all bets are off and it's going to be a whole different kettle of fish," states a worried Jonathan.

At Tribal Council, Jonathan and Yul's bargaining pays off when Cao Boi and Flica help save Becky and vote Cecilia out, five votes to three.

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I’ll be back Thursday with my picks for the week. Until then,
Take care,

Freepmail me if you want to be added to or removed from the Survivor Ping List.

[silent_jonny]

"I have had a sort of coming to Jesus in my own mind with Cao Boi. I really in my heart of hearts don't think he's all there and will ever be there… unless he's medicated."

LOL! I missed that the first time through.

[EveningStar]

Hey, cuz. Have you seen this yet?

Survivor Cook Islands Parody on MadTV

[cuz_it_aint_their_money]

That was pretty cute. Not sure is would be sanctioned by the suits at SeeBS, but I liked it!

[cuz_it_aint_their_money]

The New Aitutaki Tribe – (Red Buffs):
Becky, Candice, Cao Boi, Jessica, Jonathan, Ozzy, Sundra, Yul

The New Raratonga Tribe - (Blue Buffs):
Adam, Brad, Cristina, Jenny, J.P., Nathan, Parvati, Rebecca, Stephanni

The LOSERS!
Sekou, Billy, Cicilia

Greetings fellow Survivor Fans!,

Its Thursday, so that means its time for another:

Survivor Ping!

The title of tonight’s episode is: "Ruling the Roost"

And from the official SeeBS website we get the following clues:

Feeling vulnerable, Ozzy proves his worth by catching a feast of fish. As the only member left from his original tribe, would this be enough to keep him safe? By itself, no. However it does help the tribe to win the Immunity Challenge, which in turn saves him for at least 3 more days.

One tribe finds itself divided: men against women. Can they find a way to pull together and work as a team or will their division be their downfall? That would be the Raratonga tribe. Even though Parvati tries her best to charm Adam and Nathan with her wiles, I think its just to keep them off their guard while the rest of the women band together and gang up on the men.

When Candice returns from Exile Island and is questioned about why she thinks she was sent away, she plays dumb and avoids discussing her ties to the other tribe. Will her tribe's growing suspicions put her in jeopardy or has she talked her way out of trouble? I think that the Jonathan, Candice, Yul and Becky alliance will hold for some time. Although Ozzy tries his best to drive a wedge between Candice, Yul and Becky.

J.P.'s dominance and controlling demeanor around camp angers some of the women in his tribe, will this behavior put a target on his back? Yep! So much so, that J.P. is my pick to get the boot tonight.

It appears as if we will have two Challenges tonight.

The Reward Challenge appears to involve diving/jumping from some high masts out in the water, followed by a swimming underwater task. I think that Raratonga falters here and that sets them up for another fall during the Immunity Challenge.

The Immunity Challenge appears to involve four members of each tribe lugging a large sled/raft through the jungle, while the other four members are retrieving stuff from the water. Like I said before, Raratongs also looses this challenge and is sent to Tribal Council.

Well, there you have it:

Cuz’s Weekly Survivor Picks!

Reward Challenge Winner: Aitutaki
Sent to Exile Island : (A wild guess here!) Adam
Immunity Challenge Winner(s): Aitutaki
Tribal Council Bootee: J.P.

I’ll be back Monday morning with a recap, so till than,

Take Care,

FReepmail me if you want added to, or removed from the Official Survivor Ping List.

[sarasota]

I missed last week's episode so thanks for the detailed update!

[ken5050]

FYI..CBS.com/innertube has all the previous Survivor episodes available