Survivor - Heros vs Villians

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by Moonliner

I Don't know, go back and look at it again. Russell is practically laughing while he's making the offer. Russel gets quite when he's down, boisterous when he's up. I'm going to stick with my Russell goes far prediction.

No way. He looks her straight in the eye and is deadly serious. You can see the earnest longing in his eyes. He is not f'n around, he's begging.

[Moonliner]

Another episode down and my boy Russell is still kicking.

If the teaser for next episode actually happens (which I'd bet heavy against) it will definitely make top 10 moments in all of survivor history.

Spoiler:

The Hero's discuss giving Russell an immunity idol

I am somewhat concerned about the future however. The editing is showing Russell as the master manipulator, totally in control of everything... Are they building him up so his fall makes for better TV? I hope not.

It was interesting that Russell voted for Candice despite Sandra's ear-worm regarding Coach and that Coach went home despite Russell not voting for him.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Moonliner

It was interesting that Russell voted for Candice despite Sandra's ear-worm regarding Coach and that Coach went home despite Russell not voting for him.

I hadn't noticed that until someone at work mentioned it. After some searching, the going theory is that he probably threw a vote Candice's way in service of the "girl alliance" ruse. That way if the Heroes learn what vote counts were, it supports their misconception. Makes sense to me.

I did like that Sandra exposed a major weakness in Russel's game. Even though she was aided by the facts that she was only sort of lying and that voting coach out fit into a larger strategy Russel had, it still makes it clear that his "don't try to get sneaky on me or you're gone" ultimatum can be used to manipulate him.

Coach, you remain dumb. Jerri, you remain dumb. Amanda, you remain smoking hot, but also remain horrible at appearing sincere while humoring someone (referring to the scene where Candice was trying to get her to turn against JT).