‘Survivor’ favorite ousted
By Casey Gillis on Apr. 18, 2008
OK, did that really just happen?
Did my beloved Ozzy, the challenge dominator and overall gamer, just get voted off the island on “Survivor”? Really?
That had to be the biggest blindside in the reality show’s history!
The worst part is Ozzy could’ve stopped it by playing his hidden immunity idol. But he decided to trust his alliance — or, more specifically, Parvati and Cirie, who totally sold him out.
But, really, Oz, how could you not use the idol? James had already voiced his uneasiness that Parvati might flip on your alliance. Attention future “Survivor” contestants: if you have an immunity idol, you use it.
That was a big error in judgment, but I actually think Ozzy’s real mistake came earlier, during the immunity challenge. Dude had just been on a reward trip, where he gorged himself on food, and he leaves the challenge for three chocolate donuts? Huh? He could’ve easily outlasted Jason and Parvati, but he got too comfortable. Figured he’d be safe no matter what.
While we’re talking about the challenge, what were Cirie and Erik thinking when they left for a bowl of candy after only 20 minutes? Any “Survivor” fan worth his or her salt knows that the food offerings get increasingly better as time wears on. Why not hold out for something more than a bowl of gummy worms? It boggles the mind.
I’m not even going to talk about the whole deal Jason made with the tribe. It was a stupid move, and he’s lucky to still be around.
In the end, I guess you have to admire Parvati and Cirie’s game — it was a smart move to get one of the strongest players out. It’s just disappointing because Ozzy deserved to win the million. He’s one of the best players the show has ever had, and it’s such a shame to see him go.
But I think the ladies, in all their hurry to get rid of Ozzy, are going to have a problem on their hands with the obnoxious Jason. He’s proven himself to be almost as dominating in the challenges. What will they do if he keeps winning immunity, and they eventually have to turn on each other?
He’s gotta go next week, but I have a bad feeling they’re going to target James, my other favorite, instead.
I know I shouldn’t hate on their sudden girl power. It would definitely be cool to see a group of ladies stick together for an all-female final four.
But it would help if I actually liked any of them. Amanda isn’t too bad (loved her budding romance with Oz), but I can’t stand fans Alexis and Natalie. What have they done to deserve the million bucks? I’ll tell you: nothing.
I’m mad at Parvati for turning on Ozzy, and Cirie just isn’t the same sweet person she used to be. She’s playing a seriously underhanded game.
I don’t like the other two guys still around either. Jason and Erik, both of the shaggy, Farrah Fawcett hairdos, are annoying. Jason thinks he’s God’s gift because he beat Ozzy at one immunity challenge. Get over yourself. And Erik doesn’t have a backbone. He’s a follower, which can only get you so far in the game.
So it’s up to James, the gravedigger from Louisiana, to win it all.
But what do you want to bet that he gets fed up with everyone around him and just gives up? You really couldn’t blame him.
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