Episode 2 - "Why isn't N*SYNC song of the season?"

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As the round closes on Jessica being voted out of the Favorites, the reaction from the other two tribes is nothing short of shocked! The tribes believe it to be a message of ruthlessness, Jessica might have stuck her neck out and sacrificed her vote but that doesn't mean you're going to be around for the long haul.

With Daniel and Ginny receieving the second highest amount of votes they were given a clue to the location of the HII. Daniel took a clue regardless whilst Ginny has been on the hunt and to be fair she's doing a good job at it. Gray has found the Chakras but there's no Idol waiting for him so he knows someone has got it, it's figuring out who.

Daniel picks up the white pearl and gets the double vote
Jela picks up the black pearl and gets her vote blocked

[mandy]

I'm so shocked that Jess went out first. Wasn't she carrying her tribe in the challenge? I guess it goes to show you that anything can happen in these games, but seriously...WHAT. THE. FUCK?!

[mac]

I'm still a bit shocked and sad about Jess, it's almost like i'm in denial

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Really not right that Jessica got voted out. At least at their next tribal, Daniel has an advantage with the pearl when he decides who he may want to target. At least he kept his word when he said he wouldn't vote for her.

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Ganden were right to vote out Jessica, according to what was going on she dominated over the calls be they voice or text when she was around and there wasn't much deviation from that. As much as she's well liked the early days are about keeping a harmonious atmosphere and that wasn't going to happen with her in the group setting whereas with Ginny she only had very short bursts of annoyance it could be controlled a little easier.

Switching gears to Palpung there isn't really much to focus on right now, the collective mindset is Kay is contributing the least and once she's booted out they'll be able to become a more cohesive unit.

Over on Dontok there is a power alliance of Kim, Stewart, Justin and Zac. Once the iSL interview with Prod goes up we mention it quite heavily in the Dontok review but it's very much as Mrs. Robinson deal, Kim has the most experience compared to the rest and she's snapped up arguably the three strongest guys - Stewart has the Idol and whenever there's talk of it he panics, it's fortunate for him that nobody else on the tribe has gone searching for it but it's still crazy early in the game.

Justin took a massive risk this round by exposing his alliance to Katie who the rest of the tribe see as the weakest link and tried to help her out by having himself sitout of the challenge so she can prove her worth and use it as leverage to keep her around for his own game, which again, IT'S A MASSIVE RISK because if it works he'll have the numbers and force Desireé and Tierra to the bottom of the tribe.

[stephkatz]

Jan 7, 2016 0:56:05 GMT -5 @constance said:

Really not right that Jessica got voted out. At least at their next tribal, Daniel has an advantage with the pearl when he decides who he may want to target. At least he kept his word when he said he wouldn't vote for her.

Let's hope, for entertainment sake, it comes down to him using his idol on himself and then voting someone out with the double vote. That would be an epic round. 

I also hope that Justin's plans backfire, if only because I happen to like Des and Tierra and would hate to see players I like keep getting voted out. 

[andiipants]

Bye Jess. It sucks she's already gone.

Also, just wanted to say I thought it was pretty smart of Daniel to have Ginny vote for him & Daniel vote for her.

[stephkatz]

Banks: why do you want to keep losing? going into a swap/merge anything, without numbers on your side is NEVER a good thing.... you're making this game a lot harder on yoursef. Although I do like his idea... why keep around people who you don't trust? it's definitely a common move, to try to target people who you don't see yourself working with in later situations, because they can only hurt you.

Ginny: It seems like people are trying to use her to theiir advantage? IDK if Ginny quites sees that but we'll see. I like that she knows her place in the game. She was "brought" into the 4 person alliance that she knows about of Jela/Gray/Chris/Sherry but she knows she doesn't trust Sherry, she knows that someone has the idol, and she feels like Daniel is a good ally for her being on the bottom also. It does seem like she's on the same page as Banks, without even realizing it, putting Sherry and Chris on the chopping block. The Daniel/Ginny alliance is godly. I love that conversation they had when Daniel was drunk.

[stephkatz]

Justin is my iS crush of the season. I'm not sorry about it. WHY ARE YOU SAVING KATIE? Des is awesome, I don't want her to go. If you save Katie because she'd be loyal to you... UGHHHHHHHH

Adam: Oy. his conversation with Kay. I love Adam a lot. He knows how to make his relationships work and even if he's not "in" the core alliance, he has people giving him intel and that's a great spot to be in.

Desiree: she sounds defeated? I wonder if she's scared she's leaving? or is just sad they might lose the challenge.

Eric: I wrote about this before but my post didn't save... the card he sent to Adam was HILARIOUS. I died. Bye Kay. it seems she's a goner if they lose. Legit this whole confessional was about how he doesn't like her....

Gibson: calling out Mama Kim. For some reason, I see Adam as more in control of this bond than Gibson is. He's a bit too much. I don't think he's as good as he says he is.

Dustyn: He needs to start playing and finding a place... if he only relies on Tanya I don't think it's going to get far. Luckily, this round seems like an easy vote, so he still has some time to find his place within the tribe.

Jela: always killing it. And I love once again, that this tribe is starting to agree on people that I am ok with getting rid of. Bye Sherry, she seems to be starting drama just to start drama and luckily, her tribemates aren't having it.

Kay finding the idol. Literal WTF moment. This is going to be an epic tribal council and I'm going to feel so bad for Gibson. I think it's ridiculous that she won't show her face on camera. It's really shallow, not my thing. You actually have some pretty good ideas. You don't realize that Adam is in with the #Naptime alliance, but it's good that you're trying. Obvs things will change with the idol now though. You're not dumb, but you're also not a threat. OMG "THE SEASON OF KAY" YES. That is the episode title right there.

Kim: I'm disappointed with her. I know that in Desiree's confessional she talks about her schedule so I understand her point. Maybe I just like Desiree too much so I don't want Kim going against her like she is.

Lilly: HOLD UP. Eric is blaming a PW for telling Kay the alliance??? That's BS, but thanks Eric for not trusting us boo. I feel like Lilly will most likely NOT stay with the boys. They seem to get on her nerves. No idea WHO she'll work with, probably find new allies in a swap or merge situation.

Tanya: Tanya commenting on Kay's chemical peel. They don't get along. She's nervous about being stuck with her. I understand that... oy, comparing her to Felix. I agree Tanya, I always had a hard time with hunts because I had no one to help me with entries, but I'd do my best, and for iS, you do what you can.

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Kay needs to be really careful with this vote, she might have an Idol but it doesn't mean she's out of the woods yet. Palpung are really irked by her behaviour so the best thing she could do is try and focus the attention onto Dustyn and preserve her idol for the future though lets be real, she won't gain favor regardless and as long as Palpung exist and she's in the roster she will be on borrowed time.

The Sherry/Ginny feud continues with the entire tribe seemingly on the side of Sherry and with their date at Tribal looming it should be straight-forward. They could go left field and boot Daniel but that's a risk considering the amount of effort he puts in.

Dontok are slaying, Justin's plan seems to have worked and Katie should now have some credibility in the tribe and it masks the Mrs. Robinson alliance. I'm looking forward to their first trip to Tribal because it's going to be a hard sell to take anyone out besides Katie or Desireé - Tierra was impressive this round, good on her.

[mac]

DONTOK
This tribe is by FAR the best of all three tribes! They for sure have their shit together! Standing out the most so far for me is Justin and my bae STEWART!!!! They are a bit boring especially out of the three tribes, they are strong but....... BORING! Sorry I know it's not all about drama but I LIKE TO BE ENTERTAINED! But I see a few of them making it really far!

GANDEN
Sherry was on my tribe for all of 24 hours and created A MONTHS WORTH OF DRAMA in her short time with us... So am I shocked she's the focal point of a war between herself and Ginny??? NO! I'm interested to see who comes out on top between the two, right now as of how things stand my money is on Sherry! It's kinda crazy how Sherry went from the top (basically controlling who went home) To what appears to be at the bottom! You'd think she'd learn her lesson from Botswana on not being a crazy bitch! BUT LOVE THE DRAMZ! 
Chris Brown is really starting to grow on me! I'm impressed with his ability to adapt and I can see him being a dark horse in this game, moving on.......... Banks is literally one of the most cockiest arrogant people i've ever seen play this game! I thought he would learn from his atrocious game-play in Botswana but apparently NOT! He's even worst than ever! Lucky for him he has JELA to back up his craziness! But the fact that he wants to lose every challenge just proves how bad he is at this game, I don't see him lasting long after a merge... I JUST PRAY HE DOES NOT BRING JELA DOWN WITH HIM (side note) I think it's cute how all the guys on Ganden pretty much want to fuck each other! #THOTS

PALPUNG
Going into this season I KNEW from watching her play on Andaman Kay would be one of those people that the cast either HATES or LOVES, on her original season she was lucky enough to have people that loved her......... NOT SO MUCH WITH THESE PEOPLE LOOOOL let me not even sugar coat it, THEY HATE HER! SHE IS ALL THEY TALK ABOUT IN THEIR JOURNALS Almost all the episode titles in everyone's journals are about her and how annoying she is! I can see where they are coming from she can be a bit over the top, but hell SO CAN I! I was going to write my entry on how Kay would 1000000% be going but to my shock, i wake up to her finding an idol? WTF FVDHVDF$%#%?? IS THIS REAL LIFE? She would be the LAST person on her tribe I would have ever even guessed to find that thing! But looks like she knew she was going and spent the entire searching for that thing! (wouldn't be me) !

According to her journals everyone is ignoring her but a few people, AND I NEVER DID GET THIS STRATEGY? On my season I TALKED TO EVERYONE! The people I wanted out I GAVE THEM EXTRA ATTENTION! It's just funny to me how they are all shocked that she figured things out, like kay is obvs not the smartest but it does not take a genius to know somethings not right when you're being ignored! Kudos to her for figuring things out and finding that idol! Her best luck is to rally up some numbers, but I guess she already tried that and flopped? I'm assuming she will go out the door right after she plays her idol! BUT THIS TRIBAL WILL BE INTENSE! Hopefully she can take out a big target on her way out (Gibson or Eric)

I'm really impressed with Eric's game! He has these people in HIS control and is pretty much running his tribe! But when you get the title of (leader) that can be dangerous in the game! It will be one of the most iconic moments in iS if Kay idols him out! But I think she would end up taking out Gibson! But then again in Kay's last journal she was mad at Adam??? So who knows with this girl! NO ONE IS SAFE!!!! UGH IM SO EXCITED!!! If Eric can skate by this shit I see him making it to the end! Last but not least Tanya! SHE IS PLAYING A REALLY GOOD GAME! I like that she is trying to be more in the background as opposed to her last season where she was pretty much the glue that held her alliance together! I see her making it far too!

THIS NEXT TRIBAL WILL BE FUCKING CRAZY! THAT FACT THAT KAY'S CRAZY ASS HOLDS ALL THE POWER JUST LETS ME KNOW ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN! AND.....
I....
CANT....
WAITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

[andiipants]

I just have to say waking up to Kay finding the idol was such a surprise. I didn't know she had it in her. Way to go Kay! I hope she plays it smart & makes a move that shocks everyone.

[maranda]

Dontok
Let's face it the they the boring tribe compared to the other two . I am disappointed in Kim she's not really out there doing what she normally does in games and the she's experienced will only get her so far. Stewart is this seriously his first game? Like beyond impressed with him and could watch his confessionals all day long he is going to be the one to watch in this game. But seriously picking up on the fact Daniel posted x amount of times and has the idol he is on point! Desi girl the tech excuse is old and she needs to play more and let go of the paranoia and be the Desi I know and love on facebook. Tierra wow tattoo she went in this balls to the wall and I am impressed by her and feel the first round bumps are over for her and she's in a more comfortable place. Justin is smart sitting out but feel bad Katie blew it for him but luckily he is basically with everyone and it won't matter can't say he didn't try to save you girl. The rest don't really have much to say about them yawn.
Ganden- UM wow first you got rid of Jessica when she would of killed this challenge for you . Sherry haha wow going off on Ginny when you didn't pull your weight yourself smart move . I would be shocked if she didn't go this round you dug your grave honey now lie in it. I feel Ginny handled her as well as she could but she got lucky with the drama cause it brought away from them maybe trying to go for Daniel this round. Daniel is smart but I think all the scheming may catch up to him and if Ginny was more with it would see thru it all. Jela haha I love how she tells it how it is and see her getting her way this tribal even without a vote. This tribe is crazy but fun to watch and you really dunno what to expect from them.
Palpung- Kay like wow maybe you should get a chemical peel every round if it means you here to play. I think she will go right after she uses that idol though if she doesn't get her social game together there is people like Dustyn she can pull in . Her move about nap time was smart she definitely could be one to watch if she would be more active if your tribe isn't talking with you call them up it works both ways! Gibson is in trouble if Kay uses this idol I think he is too loud and too proud and it's gonna bite him in the ass. I think after this tribal it's gonna be crazy for this tribe .

[andiipants]

I just wanted to say I'm so happy for the three people that found that idols. I'm kind of surprised I guess in a way they were all found so fast, but at least we know people are paying attention & here to play. 

Stewart has really impressed me this game so far. I, for one myself would not know this was his first game by the way he's playing. I'm glad he found an idol even if he needed Zac to help him find the last chakra. The fact that Stewart has already predicted that Daniel has an idol was pretty incredible. I remember back in the day post counts were always a huge thing to look at because they could tell you so many different things about a player. Overall, he's one of my favorites in the game. Also, it looks like Stewart & Zac are having a huge bromance if there talking over five hours a day.

Daniel finding an idol made me happy because I loved watching him play last season. This season being the first person to find an idol I think he is going to use it wisely. He seems to have a good idea of what is going on in his tribe. I'm kind of loving the Daniel & Ginny alliance. I feel like that was so unpredictable. I think he's kind of saving Ginny in a way too tho. Also, telling her their going to be the last two standing from their tribe made Ginny feel secure. Smart move! I don't think she's sway away from him. Good Luck Daniel!

Just waking up to Kay finding an idol was remarkable. I'm still in awe that she found one. Not that I don't think she's capable of finding one, I just hadn't really sensed the dedication from her up until this point. It seemed to come in the nick of time for her considering she is on the ousts of the tribe. Also, its good that she knows she is on the ousts & its going to blow everyone away when she plays her idol out of no where. I think her tribe very much under estimates her in the game, but really you should never under estimate anyone in the game of Survivor. Get 'em girl!

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This round is going to end in a very interesting way, with a lot of people (within the game) angry I believe. With Kay finding an idol, she has the opportunity to take out Gibson or anyone she chooses. If it were me, although Gibson is loud and gets very vocal very fast, I would want to take the head of an alliance out, someone like Eric because he is leading that four person alliance of him, Gibson, Lilly and Tanya. Either that, or just have fun and blindside Adam (but that really won't do much).

Still happy that Daniel has an idol because I do not want him to go so soon, but he has an extra vote at this tribal I believe, and with Jela not allowed to vote, maybe he can get something done that he wants to get done with him, Ginny and Chris Brown? Who knows.

Love, love, love Stewart! He is such a awesome guy! He's doing a great job and has really made a lot of effort in doing things in his tribe! Every time I see him, I feel like I am watching Gannon play because of his personality, . He is so nice and straightforward too! Love him, hope he does well!

TIME FOR THE QUESTION EVERYONE SHOULD ANSWERRRR
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Most Likely to be Booted from Palpung and Ganden?: Gibson (Palpung) or Eric (Palpung) //// Sherry (Ganden) or Jela? (Ganden)

With how Kay feels about Gibson, it is very obvious that she is probably going to get him out, although a very nice option would be to get out Eric because of how things are going down recently. The bigger move would be Eric, but I see Gibson in the lights more than him. As for Ganden, I definitely believe Sherry will be the one to go because of how she has been rubbing the tribe the wrong way with her attitude and the argument she had with Ginny. With Jela, I highly doubt it...but..I just have a feeling Daniel would blindside her for some reason and I can't necessarily explain how. It's a complicated thought, but I don't see him doing that most likely.

Least Likely to be Booted from Palpung and Ganden?: Tanya (Palpung) / Gray (Ganden)

Tanya seems to be in a very good spot on her tribe and if another scenario in which she did nothing wrong and played a good game gets her out of the game by any means other then voting, then I am literally going to have a breakdown. That would NOT be fair to her. As for Gray from Ganden, he seems like he is in a really good spot and doesn't have to worry about anything..other than who has the idol!