Rocket scientist John calculated the correct answer when he complained about his alliance mates’ lack of “analytical ability” during Thursday’s episode of “Survivor: Samoa.”
In other words, they aren’t too bright.
And so the ex-Galu alliance lost another member to crafty Russell and his former-Foa Foa pals. At a dramatic Tribal Council, the first vote ended in a 5-5 tie between Laura and Natalie. In the re-vote, John switched his ballot to Laura, and finished off his Galu alliance in the process.
John calculated that it would be better to end up in sixth place rather than take a 50-50 shot at regaining control of the game at a 1-in-8 risk of ending in 10th place.
Too much math? It was for the rocket scientist.
Of course, John is still in the game, and anything can happen - like Russell and pals coasting to the finish, with a Hidden Immunity Idol in hand and a huge advantage in strategic thinking.
The core Galuvians remaining - Dave, Monica and Brett - need a miracle to survive the next three TCs. Then John will.
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Poor Kelly Sharbaugh.
I must admit, even though CBS already told us that Russell Swan would be the castaway hitting the deck Thursday on “Survivor: Samoa,” the episode managed plenty of drama anyway.
Ahh, that felt good. Sitting back on the couch with a drink and a bowl of ice cream, watching people suffer. It’s one of the many great things about “Survivor”: experiencing deprivation vicariously.
