Survivor

Seven cheeseburgers, James?  Really?  Maybe he should quit his job digging graves and join the World Eating League (or whatever it's called) with Joey Chestnut and Kobayashi.  That was impressive. Usually on Survivor when Jeff Probst tempts the castaways prior to an immunity challenge, almost no one gives and eats the proverbial apple.  The sheer arrogance of James, Todd, Courtney, and Denise was a little offensive, but also refreshing, in that it was a clear show that the final five, barring unforeseen immunity wins, will be James, Todd, Amanda, Courtney and Denise.  I never understood why more Survivors don't give in to Probst's enticing offerings (I guess honor and dignity are two reasons), when they're in no danger of being sent home.  To be fair, those cheeseburgers did look tasty. 

Survivor and CBS can edit the next couple episodes however they want, but Erik and Peih-Gee are on their way out.  If Courtney can cold-heartedly expel Frosti, her little co-hort, from the game without bating an eye, she's not ever going to flip.  I'm wondering – was that little quasi-middle school romance between Courtney and Frosti overblown by CBS?  Was something really going on there?  What was the combined weight of that couple on last night's show?  Less than 200 lbs?  Denise is probably the only member of the five-pronged alliance capable of breaking off, but the numbers aren't there anymore. 

Funny moments from last night's show:

Peih-Gee being verbally punched in the ear by James after the reward challenge, followed by her pouting and dramatically jumping in the water.

Jean-Robert as a member of the jury.  He couldn't have been more pissed off.

Erik winning over the hearts of Amanda and Courtney with his goat impression.  Is that really all it takes, ladies?  A goat impression, some eyeglasses and a quiet disposition?  Seems easy enough. 

James waking up the troops with his “Good Morning!” song. 


Survivor: China Likability Rankings

#7 – Peih-Gee Law – Ice queen. 

#6 – Courtney Yates – What the hell were those voices last night?  God, that was annoying.

#5 – Erik Huffman – I hate goat noises. 

#4 – Denise Martin – Still (still!!!) I don't know much about Denise the person.  But, that being said, she can serve me sloppy joes any day. 

#3 – Todd Herzog – I've gone back and forth on my opinion here.  But, he's playing the game, remaining flexible, and he hasn't been a jerk while doing so. 

#2 – Amanda Kimmel – I think “adorable” is a pretty good word for Amanda.

#1 – James Clement – He's gone from quiet and boring to loud and hysterical.


-Oscar Dahl, BuddyTV Senior Writer
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