But, for some reason, I don't despise Janu, like say..... Osten!

Janu Janu Janu! I don't despise what you did nearly as much as I did when Osten quit in the Pearl Islands because let's face it: Osten quit because he acted like a skinny little girl. You quit because you are a skinny little girl and frankly, you knew you weren't liked around camp and knew you had no hope of ever winning. I even will give you props for realizing that you knew you had achieved what you wanted to, and I'll be more than happy to admit that you did pretty good for someone as skinny as you. I'm disappointed that you weren't able to keep it together, because you started off very strong, and you still even kicked butt in the challenges, including this episode. I am glad that you decided to do what you did and when you did, because I couldn't take it if my girl were to be voted out, and Hobie is definitely happy now that......

Stephenie's still here and Koror, look out!

Based on the previews for next week and by what Janu just did, the guys are in a world of hurt. The weakest member is gone now and your chief female rival, Stephenie, is still here and is now on the rampage to stay in the game after once again being so close to getting voted out. She knows she has to turn things around and she has to do it now. If I were her, I would focus my sights on Greg NOW. I don't like him at all (I respect his gameplay, make no mistake, but when he's targeting my girl, it's ON), and he needs to go if Stephenie is going to survive. Once his dissension is gone, Tom and Ian will more than likely keep Stephenie around till the final 4 and Jennifer and Caryn will drop by the wayside on the way there. I was in agony when Stephenie started crying at Tribal Council, because it WAS going to be her tonight. She is so lucky. I want her to win so bad, but something tells me she will have to fight for the Final 4 at every step and she'll never be able to trust anyone. That's okay, a million dollars will help you chill out.

Those Challenges

The tower challenge was cool, but c'mon, how freakin' cool was that drowning challenge? Janu gave up quite easily, but Jeff was being evil! In a side note, I think it would have been cool to go and be on your island for a little bit. Obviously it would hurt someone's standing if they were precarious, but Janu wasn't precarious at all. She was out. So no big loss, and she got to have some renewed faith in herself. But back to the challenge. How did Tom's head stay above water so long? I really suspect that his end of the cage was higher, because I just don't see how while everybody else was underwater, he still had plenty of room. Maybe it's a factor of head sizes. I'd be screwed.

Final Thoughts

Awesome episode. I didn't expect Janu to quit and fully expected and dreaded Stephenie's removal. Yay for full reversals on those expectations. Next week definitely looks like the game is on - if Stephenie can create a women's coalition and one that actually stays together (I hope you all learned from Vanuatu), then it would be interesting to see them pick off the men one-by-one. I'm just interested on if they pick off Tom or Greg first, immunity not withstanding.

Other's Thoughts:

C-Money speaks - Howdy!:

Wow, after a long week at work and a very good squadron picnic (where I ended up with a Pie in my Face, as usual), I get home and find out the roast that I had planned on cooking in the crock pot all day had been unplugged by one of my wonderful children this morning before he had left for school. So, here I sit, waiting for my dinner to get done and hoping this episode will be a good one.

So far, pretty good. Janu is flipping out and Katie is getting all bent out of shape about it. I like the fact that the drama has finally begun. So we begin with the reward challenge. And, oh what a surprise, Janu and Caryn are doing nothing to help with the challenge. Just sitting there and hoping that Tom and Greg will get things done. This challenge is brutal! That stuff looks exhausting, I'm about to fallout just watching all the swimming, climbing, carrying. Man. Janu, what's up with this??? You are actually working for this win? I cannot believe that you even contributed. Of course, editing kept their eye on her. Katie as well or lack of her participation. Gotta have that instigation going, huh? So, Tom, Greg, Caryn and Janu win a feast, booze and just a good time. Janu ends up puking (hey Robbie, did you get to see it???) After all that eating and puking they bring some food back to the others and Janu digs in with them!!! How rude!! That is just plain old tacky. Then Caryn goes and helps herself too! Haven't you had enough??? Good grief!

On to immunity (dinner is just about done - woohoo!!) Holy crap! If you can handle drowning, you win. If you can't, you will be deserted on another part of the island. Man, this one is very creative. Janu is the first one to bail (of course) and then Jeff calls everyone out for laughing at her. I like the fact that he did that. Showed how rude they were being to her even if she is a wuss. I don't know about you, but it seemed like the ladies' side was a little lower than the guys side of that thing. Tom wins again. If they can keep him from winning one of these, they HAVE to get rid of him. So now what happens to Janu? Where will she go? How will she make it and she is STILL eligible to be voted out tonight.

So, Gregg gets the rest of the tribe to change their minds and see Stephanie for what she is, a threat. Helps them decide that she is the one to go. Janu does a great job of making fire, has some kind of epiphany and is ready to leave now.

Tribal Council was very odd. Lasted a long time and Jeff was doing one hell of a job getting people to talk. Stephanie knew she was going, brought out the water-works and said her peace. Janu basically said she's lay her torch down so Stephanie could stay and Steph changes her mind, "Don't do it for me... do it for yourself". Either way, Janu did. Steph stays (and better take advantage of it), and I'm wondering if this is a first? Is this the first time someone laid their torch down? Outside of All Star game.

So, next week, things will be interesting. Steph can no longer trust anyone, how will she handle it? Have a good week!!


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