Survivor Samoa Episode 3 "It's called a Russell Seed" Who goes Home Next is it Ben or Ashley
Posted: Friday, October 02, 2009
by Teresa Ortiz
Freelance writer/Speaker
The morning of Day 7 Russell of Foa Foa meets Ben on the beach to tell him Ashley was pushing for him to be voted off at the last tribal council. It seems Russell's only mission is to create distrust in the tribe. Unfortunately, his "It's called a Russell seed", plan as he put it, has caused this tribe to focus on who is going home next instead of winning the challenges.
It doesn't take long for another uproar in camp to breakout. Jaison makes a bold move and spreads word that it is he or Ben as he is convinced Ben is the one causing dissension among them. Russell was faced with a choice: does he give in to Jaison's request to get the others to trust him, or does he stick to his guns and convince all the others to vote for Ashley?
Meanwhile Galu sits comfortably at their camp celebrating another victory by beginning their morning with a session of yoga led by Laura. Shambo has begun to feel on the outs with her tribe. She made a good point and had good reason to be upset with the "yoga class" because there was no food, no water, and no firewood ready for the day and night ahead. Perhaps purple is getting a little to comfortable with their winning streak…
Later in the day, tree mail revealed the next challenge. Tribes would battle it out for immunity and reward. Two members of each tribe had to swim out to retrieve four blocks that had different colors on each side. On their way out, they were met with two opposing tribe members who did their best to slow their opponents pace. Upon returning with all four blocks, tribe members had to stack the colored boxes in Rubik's cube style – the blocks could not have the same color showing on either side.
For the third time in a row, purple would walk away with immunity, but not before the leader would choose the reward for his tribe. "Comfort" or "Function", Jeff says, as he revealed a pile of pillows and towels and a kit containing a tarp, kettles, and cooking utensils. Russell (2) chose comfort. Clearly, the ladies were happy, the men, not so much.
Russell chose Shambo to be the one who would join the yellow tribe through tribal council the next evening. It was evident she was happy with the choice as she wasted no time making friends and giving hugs to all the members while complaining to them about her own tribe – a stark contrast from their last guest.
Once at camp Russell explained to the guys that it was important they keep their women happy. They didn't say much to him, but while the women cuddled with the pillows, the men talked about how useless the pillows would be when the rain comes their way. Will this choice of comfort backfire on Russell and bring the first feud to this tribe?
Tribal council day 8 – things heat up and all but fists fly between Jaison and Ben while Natalie sat between them trying her best to lean back out of harms way.
With a unanimous vote, Ben goes home. Russell the puppet master is still running the show. It was a smart move on his part to side with Jaison on this one and get the others to vote for Ben. Ashley was spared – this time.
Will yellow bounce back from this loosing streak? If they would stop working against each other, they just might. Then again, maybe this is exactly what the puppet master wants, his tribe members are dropping like flies and no one suspects he is the cause.
Previews for next week's episode reveal a major storm. Will purple "throw" their game to teach Russell (2) a lesson? Tune in next week to find out.
31 days and 16 people left to go. Who will be voted out next?
© Teresa Ortiz
And other nations worry about the dumbing down of America;is it any wonder that prevalent popular T.V. and the general public who watches it is so retarded?This show,as described, sounds like a color war at a camp for kids with special needs;do most educated people really watch this dribble?Thank God for the channel selector and the ability to change the channel!Mr., Mrs.,Ms., or Miss - (Did I get all of them?) Some people enjoy the escape of the harsh realities of the real world. It doesn't mean they are retarted or uncaring or lose their intellegence. Thanks for sparing a few minutes of your time to click on and open this article, read it, and leave a comment. I wouldn't compare the participants of this game to the kids with special needs at camp, that would be insulting to the kids. Blessings to you. Teresa
really?to quote you;"It doesn't mean they are retarted or uncaring or lose their intellegence"(do you SEE?! its;"retarded" and "intelligence";youve more than proved my point about how such viewing dumbs us downPlease excuse my typo's. Some of us are not perfect. But if you want to get picky, it's you've not "youve". If it makes you feel better to call me retarded and unintelligent, I am happy for you. You win. :-)Oh, I found one more typo of yours - you wrote "its" when it should be It's. I guess it's easy to see other peoples' mistakes and not our own. And now I am ashamed of myself because I allowed myself to get sucked into this petty issue. This was supposed to be a light-hearted read not a battle. I guess you and I are not much different than Ben and Jaison. Maybe it's a human thing and not an American thing. Again, you win.
T, you've given a great recap and conversation for the show, although I am not a watcher of it. I can act like I am a watcher after reading your submission, thanks :)Hi Ronyae, glad you enjoyed the read - thanks for the great comment even though you don't watch the show, I appreciate the support. It's nice for a break from the madness. Hugs, TYes it is, indeed T.
Hi Teresa.I am glad you are this recap. Where I am right now, there is no TV so your article gave me that chance to know what is happening in Survivor Samoa Episode 3. Thank you.Blessings.NenitaHi Nenita, thanks and your are most welcome :-) No TV? For the most part, that is a good thing. Many blessings to you and yours! Love, T
Teresa,Again, you have explained it well. I think I would be more impressed with this show, however, if it relied less on eliminating the enemy and a lot more on winning by strength, deed, and ability. It is too 'catty.' Is that a word?Thanks for the update,Hi Nancy, thanks for the comment. This is my goal; to learn to recap something in a more journalistic style than I have ever done before. I think I am learning a lot more than I am realizing. What I appreciate about the show is what I have seen in the past shows; team work, strategy, and watching people who do not stoop to such levels as I have seen on this season's yellow tribe. In the past, several people have won without ever telling a lie, and without deliberately hurting another person. Instead, they sat back, obeserved, and made others think they had an alliance, but they never committed either way. They were physically and mentally fit and they made it all the way. This is what I am waiting to see emerge. Plus, I admire the fitness of these competitors. It's true every season has its best and worst personality types - if the show were boring, nobody would watch. :-)Honestly, if I could afford a month off work, stand to eat fish and could lift 10 or more lbs, I'd be tempted to try out for the show. I often ask myself, would my faith and lifestyle win out in my strategy when a million dollars is on the line? Could be a real test of character...hhmmm."Catty"? Most definitely, but in trying to learn how to report details, I am trying to keep my personal feelings toward some of these players out of it. I don't know if what I am trying to do here will be successful, but it can't hurt and we are never going to grow as writers if we don't step out of our comfort zone.Thanks for the support, it means the world to me :-) Hugs, TeresaI am so glad to hear that you are learning more than you realize. That is exciting, isn't it? (Incidentally, loved your comment about youve to Anon. Way to go girl!)Thanks, Nancy - Commitment to complete a specific writing assignment and in a certain time frame is a biggy :-) It's easier when I am teaching a class once a week, because that in itself keeps me functioning in time sensitive commitments, but writing, I tend to slack. I have to say, you inspired me to do this. I had been thinking a lot about your writing challenge a few months back and how you felt when accomplished that goal - so like it or not, you are the reason you get to read about Survivor. hee. hee!Yay - the anon thing - sheesh :-)Guess what, Teresa?That site started another 100 articles a day campaign and I agreed to myself to do it and then this week decided against it after reaching 43. The time commitment is too much and, in the long run, I didn't think it was worth missing what I've been missing at SW. The Warp keeps me going and growing! (Of course, there is probably an article in the 2nd 100 as well because I have difficulty accepting the fact that I am not completing an assignment.)
I loved this article, Sis, especially the words "Foa Foa!"What show is this again?Oh, yea. Sorry!Thank you O faithful one, for reading. I'm going to have to find out what Foa Foa means in Somalian. Britt's boyfriend's family is from there and his mom is fluent in the language. I'll get back to you on this, I know it is of utmost importance to you. :-)
