Survivor Samoa start Sept 17

[Ghoulish Delight]

I almost liked Betsy (the police officer), with her excellent read on Russel, until all she could muster was "woman's intuition" as to why she didn't trust him. Lame.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

I almost liked Betsy (the police officer), with her excellent read on Russel, until all she could muster was "woman's intuition" as to why she didn't trust him. Lame.

Agreed. I was hoping that she was convincing tribe members off camera that he was slime, so that we could have a nice surprise at the end. No such luck.

I'm all for the occasional villain, but the quicker Russell goes, the quicker I will be able to enjoy this season. Riles me up too much.

[Moonliner]

Russell Russell, Russell...

How do despots come to power? I think we might get a microcosm view this season. Offers of protection to followers (ie the "dumb blond alliance"), swift retribution to enemies, Russell is starting off as quite the strongman.

Every individual on the tribe now knows that Marisa went home solely because she went against Russell. That will weigh into their future decisions and desires for self preservation.

I think I might go reread "Lord of the Flies"

[Betty]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

I almost liked Betsy (the police officer), with her excellent read on Russel, until all she could muster was "woman's intuition" as to why she didn't trust him. Lame.

No kidding! But it's early - and he could railroad her just the same. There's being "right" and there's being a "target". Better to bid her time a bit and see how things play out. She's probably just happy she wasn't the first to go.