Sorry these keep coming in late. Once my life settles down (haha) I will be much more prompt! For now, here's a bare-bones post:
The Standings:Giant Bloody Brazilian Cola - Moon: 55 points
1. RC (13.5 pts)
2. Skupin (15.5 pts)
3. Jeff (9.5 pts)
4. Abi-Maria (16.5 pts)
The Clap - Bag/Leah: 36.5 points
1. Pete (15.5 pts)
2. Carter (9.5 pts)
[3. Angie (0 pts)]
4. Lisa (11.5 pts)
Love Line: Old Balls & Tiaras - Doug/Bri: 32.5 points
1. Penner (9.5 pts)
2. Denise (2 pts)
3. Artis (15.5 pts)
[4. Katie (5.5 pts)]
I'm on Dregs! - Michal: 12 points
1. Malcolm (13 pts)
[2. Dana (-4.5 pts)]
[3. Dawson (3.5 pts)]
[4. Russell (0 pts)]
Power Rankings:
1. Love Line: Old Balls & Tiaras - Doug & Bri are lucky that Jeff made the right decision. If Red Team was up in numbers then I think getting rid of Penner. But since they are down in numbers they should keep him around. He can either be wily & steal over Yellow players, or he'll make an obvious target to vote out (if blindsided) giving Jeff & co a little more time to manuever.
2. Giant Bloody Brazilian Cola - Moon is still doing well but his team seems like it's on a self-destruct path. It will be really important for RC to convince Skupin to switch sides come merge time. Right now I think he's too clueless to realize that he's in serious danger. If RC can pull that off, then this team has a chance.
3. The Clap - Bag & Leah's team seems to be full of whiners right now! Lisa is actually doing incredibly well & being smart about laying low. Carter looks like he's about to vote himself out of the game, though, and Pete is all bark & no bite.
4. I'm on Dregs! - Malcolm is better at a catching game than a former pro baseball player. Looking on the bright side!
Douche of the Week:
I'm voting for Michael. Why would anyone eat uncooked rice? It almost seems like he's trying to get himself voted out!
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Monday, October 22, 2012
Philippines: Episode 5
I'm a bit disappointed in Survivor for merging the blue tribe so quicky - I'm also annoyed at the dull way they did it. While we were watching, Ben suggested that maybe they'd do a schoolyard pick, where Malcolm & Denise got to pick people to join their "new" tribe. That would've been cool. On the plus-side though, neither appear to be in any imminent danger, so diving head first into a tribe full of backstabbers & broken alliances doesn't really seem to have affected their chances of winning the game.
The Standings:
Giant Bloody Brazilian Cola - Moon: 44 points
1. RC (10.5 pts)
2. Skupin (12.5 pts)
3. Jeff (7.5 pts)
4. Abi-Maria (13.5 pts)
The Clap - Bag/Leah: 28.5 points
1. Pete (12.5 pts)
2. Carter (7.5 pts)
[3. Angie (0 pts)]
4. Lisa (8.5 pts)
Love Line: Old Balls & Tiaras - Doug/Bri: 23.5 points
1. Penner (7.5 pts)
2. Denise (0 pts)
3. Artis (12.5 pts)
4. Katie (3.5 pts)
I'm on Dregs! - Michal: 9 points
1. Malcolm (10 pts)
[2. Dana (-4.5 pts)]
[3. Dawson (3.5 pts)]
[4. Russell (0 pts)]
Power Rankings:
1. Love Line: Old Balls & Tiaras - Doug & Bri are in great shape. It's amazing how Penner went from alone, alliance-less & declared "first out" to ruling the red roost. His transition was so smooth too, it was quite professional. He didn't even hurt anyone's feelings doing it! How often does that happen? Denise is still a huge threat & her being 4th to the men's alliance is a great position for her to be in. I think she could beat these guys in some of the individual challenges, forcing them to take out each other before her. I have high expectations for the perennial threat of Doug & Bri this season.
2. Giant Bloody Brazilian Cola - Moon has a solid lead with almost all-yellow team. However, he doesn't seem to have any closers. A few could definitely have some deep runs, but I don't think he's going to keep up the point-winning pace he's on now. RC needs to make some moves for this team to have a chance at the win!
3. The Clap - Bag & Leah are getting demoted to 3rd because Pete's not as smart as he thinks he is. As Ben noted, he really should have asked if Malcolm had an idol. I also think he's completely failing to recognize what a huge threat Malcolm is to him. Malcolm is like a better version of Pete (better in the wilderness, better at the social game - in a non-douchey way) and his first line of order should be to take him out. But his ego is probably blinding him to the fact that he can't control everyone and this will probably be his downfall.
4. I'm on Dregs! - My team name did not disappoint this season, although the team itself has. Losing both my dregs in 1 episode is probably enough to seal up the Loser category for me... or to paraphrase the wise Penner: "Now I am down 1 one person... that gap at this stage in the game may just be insurmountable.” Malcolm will have to do more than win to keep me in this game. Beast mode?
Douche of the Week:
I'm voting for Dana. Weak sauce lady.
The Standings:
Giant Bloody Brazilian Cola - Moon: 44 points
1. RC (10.5 pts)
2. Skupin (12.5 pts)
3. Jeff (7.5 pts)
4. Abi-Maria (13.5 pts)
The Clap - Bag/Leah: 28.5 points
1. Pete (12.5 pts)
2. Carter (7.5 pts)
[3. Angie (0 pts)]
4. Lisa (8.5 pts)
Love Line: Old Balls & Tiaras - Doug/Bri: 23.5 points
1. Penner (7.5 pts)
2. Denise (0 pts)
3. Artis (12.5 pts)
4. Katie (3.5 pts)
I'm on Dregs! - Michal: 9 points
1. Malcolm (10 pts)
[2. Dana (-4.5 pts)]
[3. Dawson (3.5 pts)]
[4. Russell (0 pts)]
Power Rankings:
1. Love Line: Old Balls & Tiaras - Doug & Bri are in great shape. It's amazing how Penner went from alone, alliance-less & declared "first out" to ruling the red roost. His transition was so smooth too, it was quite professional. He didn't even hurt anyone's feelings doing it! How often does that happen? Denise is still a huge threat & her being 4th to the men's alliance is a great position for her to be in. I think she could beat these guys in some of the individual challenges, forcing them to take out each other before her. I have high expectations for the perennial threat of Doug & Bri this season.
2. Giant Bloody Brazilian Cola - Moon has a solid lead with almost all-yellow team. However, he doesn't seem to have any closers. A few could definitely have some deep runs, but I don't think he's going to keep up the point-winning pace he's on now. RC needs to make some moves for this team to have a chance at the win!
3. The Clap - Bag & Leah are getting demoted to 3rd because Pete's not as smart as he thinks he is. As Ben noted, he really should have asked if Malcolm had an idol. I also think he's completely failing to recognize what a huge threat Malcolm is to him. Malcolm is like a better version of Pete (better in the wilderness, better at the social game - in a non-douchey way) and his first line of order should be to take him out. But his ego is probably blinding him to the fact that he can't control everyone and this will probably be his downfall.
4. I'm on Dregs! - My team name did not disappoint this season, although the team itself has. Losing both my dregs in 1 episode is probably enough to seal up the Loser category for me... or to paraphrase the wise Penner: "Now I am down 1 one person... that gap at this stage in the game may just be insurmountable.” Malcolm will have to do more than win to keep me in this game. Beast mode?
Douche of the Week:
I'm voting for Dana. Weak sauce lady.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Philippines: Episode 4
Sorry for my delayed post! I updated the scores & then completely forgot to add my own opinion to it! =)
If you watched this episode in Colorado you probably missed most of the immunity challenge because of a breaking news report. I read up on what happened & the summary is: blue team started off strong, but Denise was slow on the obstacle course & Malcolm messed up the part where you swing a ball at the pots & that's how they lost.
The Standings:
I'm on Dregs! - Michal: 9 points
1. Malcolm (0 pts)
2. Dana (5.5 pts)
3. Dawson (3.5 pts)
[4. Russell (0 pts)]
The Clap - Bag/Leah: 18.5 points
1. Pete (7.5 pts)
2. Carter (7.5 pts)
[3. Angie (0 pts)]
4. Lisa (3.5 pts)
Love Line: Old Balls & Tiaras - Doug/Bri: 18.5 points
1. Penner (7.5 pts)
2. Denise (0 pts)
3. Artis (7.5 pts)
4. Katie (3.5 pts)
Giant Bloody Brazilian Cola - Moon: 29 points
1. RC (5.5 pts)
2. Skupin (7.5 pts)
3. Jeff (7.5 pts)
4. Abi-Maria (8.5 pts)
Power Rankings:
1. Love Line: Old Balls & Tiaras - Apart from having the creepiest name among a very questionable group this year, Doug & Bri probably have the only team with 2 legitimate prospects to win the season. Who knows what will end up happening in the long run, but Penner & Denise both appear to be powerhouses.
2. The Clap - I think Pete could do very well for himself, but he may get distracted by having too much fun manipulating his teammates & forget that he's playing for $1 million. Too much of what he's doing now is a sure way to get backstabbed right after a merge.
3. Giant Bloody Brazilian Cola - Moon's team is crushing right now, but is on the edge of a bloody civil war that could take down his entire stable. I also have concerns about what's happening this week with Jeff's knee. He can't stay in the game if he gets a knee brace, right? That just doesn't seem fair to me.
4. I'm on Dregs! - I'm not earning points now & it seems really unlikely that I'll start earning points if I make it to a merge. Hoping the Red Ladies will do some serious backstabbing to get me back in this game!
Douche of the Week:
In a weak week of voting Abi-Maria took it down last week. Your vote actually counts here, please do it! I'm going to have to go with Abi-Maria again... right now she's setting herself up for the DoW sweep for the season I think!
If you watched this episode in Colorado you probably missed most of the immunity challenge because of a breaking news report. I read up on what happened & the summary is: blue team started off strong, but Denise was slow on the obstacle course & Malcolm messed up the part where you swing a ball at the pots & that's how they lost.
The Standings:
I'm on Dregs! - Michal: 9 points
1. Malcolm (0 pts)
2. Dana (5.5 pts)
3. Dawson (3.5 pts)
[4. Russell (0 pts)]
The Clap - Bag/Leah: 18.5 points
1. Pete (7.5 pts)
2. Carter (7.5 pts)
[3. Angie (0 pts)]
4. Lisa (3.5 pts)
Love Line: Old Balls & Tiaras - Doug/Bri: 18.5 points
1. Penner (7.5 pts)
2. Denise (0 pts)
3. Artis (7.5 pts)
4. Katie (3.5 pts)
Giant Bloody Brazilian Cola - Moon: 29 points
1. RC (5.5 pts)
2. Skupin (7.5 pts)
3. Jeff (7.5 pts)
4. Abi-Maria (8.5 pts)
Power Rankings:
1. Love Line: Old Balls & Tiaras - Apart from having the creepiest name among a very questionable group this year, Doug & Bri probably have the only team with 2 legitimate prospects to win the season. Who knows what will end up happening in the long run, but Penner & Denise both appear to be powerhouses.
2. The Clap - I think Pete could do very well for himself, but he may get distracted by having too much fun manipulating his teammates & forget that he's playing for $1 million. Too much of what he's doing now is a sure way to get backstabbed right after a merge.
3. Giant Bloody Brazilian Cola - Moon's team is crushing right now, but is on the edge of a bloody civil war that could take down his entire stable. I also have concerns about what's happening this week with Jeff's knee. He can't stay in the game if he gets a knee brace, right? That just doesn't seem fair to me.
4. I'm on Dregs! - I'm not earning points now & it seems really unlikely that I'll start earning points if I make it to a merge. Hoping the Red Ladies will do some serious backstabbing to get me back in this game!
Douche of the Week:
In a weak week of voting Abi-Maria took it down last week. Your vote actually counts here, please do it! I'm going to have to go with Abi-Maria again... right now she's setting herself up for the DoW sweep for the season I think!
Friday, October 5, 2012
Philippines: The Draft & Episode 3
Wednesday was the Survivor draft followed by the third episode of Survivor: Philippines. There was some debate watching mixed in there too, but it didn't take much politicking before we were ready to watch a much more entertaining form of competition. That being said, the group generally agrees that the next presidential election should mimick the Survivor format more. Each candidate would be on a tribe & Americans could evaluate their effectiveness at getting along with others, being a good leader, etc. all while watching them starve & fend off the connivers on their own tribe. Wouldn't you want to watch that too?
Without knowing very much about many of this season's contestants, we all feel like the draft went well. None of us feel like we have a bad team... at least not yet! Only time & TV editing will reveal how good we are at analyzing cast videos, making inferences from the previous episodes, and following our gut.
The Rules:
We made very few rule changes - we only added a med-evac penalty, and then changed what the prize was for the winning team. This year we're bumping the monetary prize up to $15 per team & we're also adding a trophy! That's right, Survivor Pool now comes with memorabilia. Here's how it's scored:
Placement Points
Final Tribal Council: 20 + 5 pts per vote
Jury: 10
Challenge Points
Wins a team reward challenge: 2
Wins a team immunity challenge: 3
Wins an individual reward challenge: 4
Invited to share a reward challenge: 1
Wins individual immunity challenge: 6
Sits out a challenge: -2
Hidden Immunity Idol Points
Find the other tribe’s hidden immunity idol: 10
Find your tribe’s hidden immunity idol: 5
Plays hidden immunity idol at tribal council (success v. fail): 10/-5
If you play hidden immunity idol unncecessarily during the last tribal council you can play it: 0
If you don't play your immunity idol on the last day you can play it: -5
Plays a fake immunity idol: -10
Creator of fake immunity idol, if played: 5
Miscellaneous Points
Douche of the Week (overall player who wins the title the most): 10
Buy bad item at auction/don't buy an item at auction: -2
Buy good item at auction: 2
Having the fan favorite: 5
Quitters: -10
Med-evackers: -5
Cost to trade a player during the draft (charged to each team involved in the trade): -2
The Teams:
Michal: 8 points
1. Malcolm (0 pts)
2. Dana (5 pts)
3. Dawson (3 pts)
4. Russell (0 pts)
Bag/Leah: 7 points
1. Pete (2 pts)
2. Carter (5 pts)
3. Angie (0 pts)
4. Lisa (0 pts)
Doug/Bri: 10 points
1. Penner (5 pts)
2. Denise (0 pts)
3. Artis (2 pts)
4. Katie (3 pts)
Moon: 14 points
1. RC (2 pts)
2. Skupin (2 pts)
3. Jeff (5 pts)
4. Abi-Maria (5 pts)
A couple things:
1) We didn't think about the fact that 2 tribes kind of win, but only 1 gets the real win. As a compromise, I gave the top 2 tribes points for winning a reward, but only the top finisher the points for winning the challenge. That being said, the rule does state "winning immunity" so I didn't really follow the rules on this one. Please everyone voice your opinion on how we should deal with the 3-tribe-dilemma & I will adjust the points accordingly.
2) Please also tell me your team name! Team names are due by Wednesday, otherwise I will make a bad one up for you
3) Don't forget to vote for your Douche of the Week, aka best rule ever. My vote this week goes to Skupin for telling Artis not to dive in face-first or he'd break the mask & then doing that exact thing 2 seconds later. Slow clap for you, Skupin - keep up the douchey work!
Without knowing very much about many of this season's contestants, we all feel like the draft went well. None of us feel like we have a bad team... at least not yet! Only time & TV editing will reveal how good we are at analyzing cast videos, making inferences from the previous episodes, and following our gut.
The Rules:
We made very few rule changes - we only added a med-evac penalty, and then changed what the prize was for the winning team. This year we're bumping the monetary prize up to $15 per team & we're also adding a trophy! That's right, Survivor Pool now comes with memorabilia. Here's how it's scored:
Placement Points
Final Tribal Council: 20 + 5 pts per vote
Jury: 10
Challenge Points
Wins a team reward challenge: 2
Wins a team immunity challenge: 3
Wins an individual reward challenge: 4
Invited to share a reward challenge: 1
Wins individual immunity challenge: 6
Sits out a challenge: -2
Hidden Immunity Idol Points
Find the other tribe’s hidden immunity idol: 10
Find your tribe’s hidden immunity idol: 5
Plays hidden immunity idol at tribal council (success v. fail): 10/-5
If you play hidden immunity idol unncecessarily during the last tribal council you can play it: 0
If you don't play your immunity idol on the last day you can play it: -5
Plays a fake immunity idol: -10
Creator of fake immunity idol, if played: 5
Miscellaneous Points
Douche of the Week (overall player who wins the title the most): 10
Buy bad item at auction/don't buy an item at auction: -2
Buy good item at auction: 2
Having the fan favorite: 5
Quitters: -10
Med-evackers: -5
Cost to trade a player during the draft (charged to each team involved in the trade): -2
The Teams:
Michal: 8 points
1. Malcolm (0 pts)
2. Dana (5 pts)
3. Dawson (3 pts)
4. Russell (0 pts)
Bag/Leah: 7 points
1. Pete (2 pts)
2. Carter (5 pts)
3. Angie (0 pts)
4. Lisa (0 pts)
Doug/Bri: 10 points
1. Penner (5 pts)
2. Denise (0 pts)
3. Artis (2 pts)
4. Katie (3 pts)
Moon: 14 points
1. RC (2 pts)
2. Skupin (2 pts)
3. Jeff (5 pts)
4. Abi-Maria (5 pts)
A couple things:
1) We didn't think about the fact that 2 tribes kind of win, but only 1 gets the real win. As a compromise, I gave the top 2 tribes points for winning a reward, but only the top finisher the points for winning the challenge. That being said, the rule does state "winning immunity" so I didn't really follow the rules on this one. Please everyone voice your opinion on how we should deal with the 3-tribe-dilemma & I will adjust the points accordingly.
2) Please also tell me your team name! Team names are due by Wednesday, otherwise I will make a bad one up for you
3) Don't forget to vote for your Douche of the Week, aka best rule ever. My vote this week goes to Skupin for telling Artis not to dive in face-first or he'd break the mask & then doing that exact thing 2 seconds later. Slow clap for you, Skupin - keep up the douchey work!
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