So with the number of contestants down to 10, my initial reaction is that the merge is happening this week.  But in typical survivor fashion…you never know what will happen next.

Tomorrow’s show should be interesting.  The previews have been hinting to the Hidden Immunity Idols and should help to set the stage for the next 1/2 of the game.

Also I am curious if anyone is feeling like this is a great season or if it is just so so.  I know personally it just is not keeping my attention.  I like it and usually at this point I have my favorites and so forth but I still feel like they are trying to hard at playing the game now 15 seasons in…

So let me know what you think….will the merge happen and will it make the show a little more interesting?

Thanks for being a part of the Survivor Blog!

Jeff Probst

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Hello fellow Survivor fans! Once again I have returned from the far east with another “peek behind the scenes” of our favorite reality show Survivor. As I have stated in previous articles, Survivor has quite a large support system working long, grueling hours behind the scenes to produce the sleek finished product we all enjoy every Thursday evening. Sure, we all know that it takes quite a bit of effort to produce anything for television these days, but I thought you would enjoy another look at the what it takes to transplant a part of the “Hollywood” machine to a little known area of the most “enigmatic”, if you will ?, country on Earth.

Let’s take a look…

Ok gang, let’s talk toilets!
The video from a Survivor point of view was very informative and entertaining. But, and there must always be a “butt”, pun intended ?! When the clip reached the part about having to explain to the Chinese how to use a western style toilet, I just had to know why??? C’mon a toilet is a toilet right? Wrong? I did a little more peeking and found out why. I really do wish that I didn’t.

Please view at your own risk…..lol!!!

Just another quick look……

And finally friends, if I have any after this posting, this one is not for the faint of heart. This final clip just makes you proud to own a proper potty ? !

There you have it. You may not want it, but I think we all have a better idea of what it is like to leave our comfortable homes and “go native” so to speak.
Now it is your turn to speak, did I look a little too far behind the scenes this time?
Tell me what you thought about Base Camp. And if you have traveled abroad and encountered a different way of taking care of business, please share with us……

ENIGMA signing off…

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Last week….well…. no reward challenge due to the switch.  But, never fear, there was a Tribal boot.

This will be quick blog.  Busy here on the homefront.  My apologies for not getting this written sooner.

The Tribes had to choose two members they wanted to come over from the other side.  Fei Long chose Frosti and Sherea.  Zhan Hu chose Aaron and James.  Thing is Zhan Hu thought they were getting the two from Fei Long without having to give up any of their members.  Duh!

The switch happens and the games begin.

Immunity Challenge:

The two females on Zhan Hu thought it would be strategic to throw the competition so that one of the switched (James or Aaron) would be voted out… and what was their thinking?  Go figure.  Guess they don’t count on Fei Long voting out either Sherea or Frosti if they lose next time and Zhan Hu would gain on the lopsided numbers?  Geez.

End Result:  Aaron is voted out.  But, get this… Aaron thought he was going with his new tribe and cast his vote for James.  Ding dong!

The Hidden Immunity Idols were not shown to be found yet.  The previews do try to indicate that they are spotted this week.  Unless it is clever editing.  Will see.

Let’s talk it up….

See Ya on the Blog,

RHSC

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Now, that was a cool Reward challenge tonight.  Fireballs had to be maneuvered between and on sticks to a device, up and into the device, then, the lit fireworks.  Loved it.

Reward:  Fei Long 

Great reward it was.  A local family came to the tribe and taught them the art of fishing.  Watching how they used the birds to catch the fish, alongwith the net avenue.  Too cool.  This is one of the main parts I love about Survivor.  The local customs and way of life.  Learning that other parts of the world are creative, logical, smart and utilize simplicity to it’s fullest grandeur.

Gotta give Jean -Robert kudos for being the language translator.  Don’t know if it was the editing, but, he came across in a better light, overall, tonight.

Fei Long elected to kidnap Dave…who, proceeded to show his ‘plumber’s crack’ to the tribe.  Dave..oh ..Dave… has a thing for sharing his naked body parts.

Dave shares the hidden Immunity Idol clues with…. Todd.  Now, here is a Strategist.  Todd knows how to work people, without seeming shady or overbearing.  Todd now has 3 clues.

Back at Zhan Hu.  Sherea is not expending hardly any energy.  Leaving the chores to the rest of the tribe.  The tribe members realize how much Dave does.

Immunity challenge:  Fei Long again.

It was great to watch.  Battle armor and sling slots.  Breaking of vases.  Reminded me of the times I played paintball with the anticipation of hitting a target.

Back at Camp:

It becomes obvious that the boot vote is going to be between Dave and Sherea.

Voted Out:  Dave 

I do like the way Jeff P. brings up what the cameras have witnessed.  He digs into the lead in that a member is lazy at camp.  And, then, Sherea tells how she is really pulling her weight in the challenges and camp.  Yeah, right Sherea.  Like the audience, us, are blind and stupid.

I really think Zhan Hu made a huge mistake by not voting out Sherea this week.  Time will tell.

Weekly Confession:

HELP!…. Please don’t make me look at Sherea laying around on her lazy behind in her bra anymore.  I confess.  I want her gone…gone…gone.

Time for ‘Do Tell’: (This will be a Weekly Addition also…same as ‘Confessions’)

Do Tell what Ya’ll (Southern version of the Northern ‘Yous Guys’…which is translated via the MidWest/West…as ‘You’) think of the Following:

Is it just me or is Sherea really really obnoxiously lazy and rolls her eyes a LOT.?

Will we see a turn around in Jean-Robert?

Your opinion on Todd making it to Final 3 and will Amanda be there with him?

Are the females still infatuated with James?

Why haven’t we seen/been discussing on the blog here…more of Eric?  He’s a cutie pie.

See Ya on the Blog…..

RHSC

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OK, OK. So it took me awhile to catch up I admit I watched all 3 episodes on inner-tube last night. Ready for the equivalent of my Evil Dick from BB8, I sit down, daughter out with husband at softball, glass of wine in hand ready to be amused and shocked????

By the 2nd episode I’m asking myself “Why in the world did they get rid of Chicken??” Where is the oomph here. This guy gets naked in a competition wait at one point weren’t they all getting naked?? Then I am watching a cafeteria lady (who BTW reminds me of the lady Adam Sandler sings about 20 years before her prime)get-pushed off a dock by a bunch of anorexic Nicole Richie’s (sorry Lionel). My gosh are you kiddin me here?

I am flabbergasted is that a word??? That’s my excitement? Maybe ED just set the bar a little to high for me, because the anorexic girl and the gay flight attend overhearing the grave digger and poker player saying who they want out is not giving me a choke hold here?? Is it just me?

I tell you I was glad to see Sister Christian go and the blonde smaller pocket size version of “China” go. Maybe it’s just to early, maybe the Sangria was too sweet but Survivor be it beautiful in China isn’t grabbing me by the Buddha if you know what I mean..

I am favoring the gravedigger and NO Jeff NOT BECAUSE his body is “Greek god-like” lmao… I like how he is quietly working and winning or at least doing his part for his side. Yeah so what he said to Jean Paul or Pierre or Robert whatever who he wanted gone. Those little sniveling rats shouldn’t't have been listening. The poker player picked up on Todd from the giddy up..

My predictions or favorites??? The grave digger and the poker player. I like them both. Now why Jean Robert would think James would want the 70 pound cynical freak from New York I don’t know, but he is good at reading people. Maybe James is just used to seeing that sunken in cheek chic look?? How can a woman let herself get so little before going on survivor knowing you aren’t going to be eating. Hey maybe that’s her strategy she knows how to starve already sooo???

Anyways looking forward to hearing your opinion guys and girls.

Just a Jersey girls opinion anyway

Hope

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Well… the mighty tribe Fei Long lost two in a row this week. Reward and Immunity. This season is pretty dang physical. Dontcha think. (oh great. Now, I’ve got the Olivia Newton song going round and round in my head ‘Let’s Get Physical’).
Reward: Zhan Hu. Comfort items won. Pillows, Lanterns, Tarp, etc.:

Immunity: Zhan Hu

Voted Out from Fei Long: Leslie…known as ‘Mom’ got the boot.  Most really wanted Jean-Robert to go…but, he does have the strength for the challenges right now and they are wise to stay strong physically.  Other than that, I do believe Jean-Robert would have been gone.

Summary:

Leave it to Jean-Robert to boast and have Courtney and Todd overhear him and James talking about getting laid via Courtney and winning a million bux all in the same timeframe.  In your dreams only Jean-Robert.  In your dreams.  Like any of the women would want to even accidently touch Jean-Robert..much less have sex with him.  I have to admit I was disappointed to see James enjoying time with his and Jean-Robert’s conversation.  Maybe it’s just strategy..but, with Todd and Courtney overhearing it all, I’d say JRobert and James days are numbered once a merge happens.  I figure Fei Long will keep them around to have the numbers going into a merge.

Of course, we’ve seen twists…so, is a mix-up/switch on the horizon?

Up to this point, I wasn’t liking Todd a lot. Things changed, in my own personal opinion, of him this week. The dude is playing a smart game. Very smart. He should last a long time. His and Amanda’s alliance (with Aaron as the add on) is a force to be reckoned with. Mentally.

The Reward challenge was a test of brute strength in knocking each other off the planks into the water. Women against women. Men against men. The women of  Zhan Hu were tough.

Dave’s intimidation move was to do the challenge butt naked. Who knows, maybe, the other guys inner psych did take a hit seeing it.

They kidnapped (part of the Reward challenges this season) Leslie. Tonight Leslie returned the favor to Jamie by giving her the clue to the ‘hidden’ (which really isn’t hidden this year) Immunity Idol at each tribe’s camp.  Tonight’s scroll contained two clues. We, the audience, know where the idol is..in plain view.  The clues have already stated this.  Recall… last week Leslie shared her info with Todd so he also knows a ‘clue’. It didn’t show Jamie sharing her info with anyone.

Jean Robert…get a clue. The females do not want you trying to cuddle them at night. They are creeped out by you.  And, please pull your pants up…the camera person, thank goodness, blurred out your netherlands area.  I’d rather see Dave’s bare butt…than what Jean Robert was trying to show off.

Leslie made a graceful exit tonight. Kudos to her.

Next week, we get to see the armor worn in war. Oooolala. Cool!

By golly, if the Survivors can mud wrestle, throw each other around, we can have our own fun on this site.  And, yes, we are known for our ‘gossip’ in these blogs.

Weekly Confession:  Don’t believe what they say about me & certain other regulars here.  It’s just not true.  Well…. mostly not.   Kinda not.  Alright.  O…K.  Most of it’s right on target.

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