Post by Jeff Probst on Sept 2, 2015 21:14:42 GMT -5
Episode 2
"A Little Socially Awkward"
Alina, Brendan, Colby, Erinn, Ethan, Ken, Morgan, Shirin.
Artis, Bob, Cassandra, Russell, Tina, Twila, Wendy.
"A Little Socially Awkward"
Alina, Brendan, Colby, Erinn, Ethan, Ken, Morgan, Shirin.
Artis, Bob, Cassandra, Russell, Tina, Twila, Wendy.
Voiceover - Previously on... Survivor!
We could see the group of survivors arriving in a jeep.
Voiceover - When the game started, tribes were divided based on age.
Jeff Probst - This season, it will be a battle of the ages!
Voiceover - It was young...
We could see the younger tribe, Chencha, wearing green buffs.
Voiceover - ...versus Old!
We could see the older tribe, Gorgora, wearing dark red buffs.
Voiceover - They first competed in a reward challenge : A camp with a shelter, and fire going already.
Jeff was handing both tribes a map.
Voiceover - But in order to win it, they had to get there first, in a one mile hike.
We could see an overview of the Ethiopian savanna.
Confessional Artis - I just told the other tribe that we're gonna put up a real fight and now we have to do an agility challenge?! Seriously? With all these old people?
Voiceover - In a very close finish, Morgan arrived first, leading her tribe to victory!
Jeff Probst was also at the camp, waiting on either tribe to arrive first. He was smiling at Tina and Morgan who were both about to arrive at camp, running.
Morgan arrived first, and Jeff raised his hand.
Jeff Probst - Chencha wins reward!
Voiceover - So far, Chencha has taken the journey easy, as they didn't have to make much work.
We could see the younger tribe playing around, or talking and laughing around campfire.
Voiceover - On the other hand, Gorgora had to make their own camp and fire.
We could see Bob putting his glasses over dry cut grass, while Artis would be cutting down wood to make the shelter.
Voiceover - Within that time frame, an alliance was formed between Artis, Bob, and Tina.
Bob - I think me, you, and Tina should make an alliance so that we can protect each other.
Artis - That sounds awesome! I was thinking the same thing.
Confessional Artis - I'm estatic, because those are the people that I really wanted to align myself with.
Voiceover - In the immunity challenge, it was Chencha who prevailed again.
Ethan just finished filling the barrel for his tribe.
Jeff Probst - Chencha wins immunity!
Voiceover - Sending older tribe to tribal council...
We could see the Gorgora tribe walk to tribal council.
Voiceover - Where they voted out their weakest member!
Jeff Probst - Keith, tribe has spoken!
Keith's torch get snuffed.
Voiceover - Fifteen are left... who will be voted out... tonight!?
GORGORA, NIGHT 3
It was the night, and the older tribe were walking back to camp, leaving their torches away.Russell - Wow. Stick to the plan!
Artis just laid his torch on a tree.
Confessional Artis - 
Keith was a decent guy but he just didn't step up to the plate in these first three days and he did have to go, but if we lose again it's going to be a much tougher vote. I think Russell is going to be the next to go. He's kind of crude, and is a little socially awkward towards people. Just tonight he was telling everyone to dance with him, and nobody was into it at all. He also does this thing where he's like "Don't be afraid to come and talk to me ladies, I don't bite. Hueheueheheheh." That's Russell.
Keith was a decent guy but he just didn't step up to the plate in these first three days and he did have to go, but if we lose again it's going to be a much tougher vote. I think Russell is going to be the next to go. He's kind of crude, and is a little socially awkward towards people. Just tonight he was telling everyone to dance with him, and nobody was into it at all. He also does this thing where he's like "Don't be afraid to come and talk to me ladies, I don't bite. Hueheueheheheh." That's Russell.
Most of the tribe were getting into their mosquito net, about to sleep for the night. Only Wendy and Russell were not. Wendy was looking at them.
Wendy - Good night loves.
Artis - Night, Wendy.
While they were going to sleep, Wendy was now whispering with Russell.
Wendy - I didn't vote for you.
Russell - Who the hell voted us? Crazy.
We could see Twila in her mosquito net while they would wonder.
Wendy - I really don't get it! It doesn't make any sense.
Russell - No, it doesn't. Wowzers.
Wendy - Well, we better keep both eyes open from now on, cause clearly someone is trying something against us.
Russell - Definitely. I have your back, Wendy.
Wendy - I have your back too, Russell.
Russell nodded.
Confessional Wendy - 
I know Keith voted for me or for Russell. So we DEFINITELY have someone who voted or for me or for Russell. It will be a terrible thing if we lose the next immunity challenge. I can easily be the next one to go. I really hope Keith voted for me because it would be perfect if someone already wanted Russell out because Russell is SO DUMB, oh my God, the challenge was a nightmare because he couldn't understand anything.
I know Keith voted for me or for Russell. So we DEFINITELY have someone who voted or for me or for Russell. It will be a terrible thing if we lose the next immunity challenge. I can easily be the next one to go. I really hope Keith voted for me because it would be perfect if someone already wanted Russell out because Russell is SO DUMB, oh my God, the challenge was a nightmare because he couldn't understand anything.
While she would talk about him, we could see Russell going to sleep in his mosquito net.
CHENCHA, DAY 4
A baboon was screaming at the dawn of the day. It was still raining, but still very lightly. We could see Ethan licking wet leaves away from the camp, trying to get something in his stomach. The rest of his tribe mates, in the exception of Shirin, were still in the shelter, struggling to wake up. All of a sudden, Shirin would wake everyone up, screaming.Shirin - HEYA!!!
Brendan woke up slowly, looking at her.
Brendan - That sounds terrible, hey girl, hey?
Alina was laughing.
Shirin - We're gonna eat some cups of rice!
Shirin handed spoons of rice to some tribe mates, early in the morning. Erinn took that spoon of rice and found it to be delicious.
Erinn - It sucks the only thing we're getting is wet leaves.
Alina - Yeah, I don't even know how that is helping us.
Ethan was still licking a leaf.
Erinn - It really isn't.
Shirin - Who knew that dewdrops had nutritional benefits?
Everyone nodded.
Shirin - We'll have to eat rice.
Shirin laughs outloud.
Shirin - Like... a lot of cups.
Erinn - Dang it.
Erinn just finished her small portion of rice, before a mosquito would land on her piece of wood.
GORGORA, DAY 4
The sun was at its peak on the camp, and we could see some Gorgora tribe members working. Tina was just back with the bucket of water, and she walked by the shelter, where she would see Cassandra laying there.Confessional Tina - 
There are some people who do absolutely nothing in tribal work... named Cassandra. I don't think she even knows we have tribal work to do. Then there's people who only do tribal work when prompted to catch food or something... named Russell. We also have a group who just go and do shit all willy nilly and not strategically, like placing a log on the fire right after someone else did... when the logs are good for a while. Thanks Wendy and Twila. At least we don't have to catch enough food for Keith anymore... Good riddance.
There are some people who do absolutely nothing in tribal work... named Cassandra. I don't think she even knows we have tribal work to do. Then there's people who only do tribal work when prompted to catch food or something... named Russell. We also have a group who just go and do shit all willy nilly and not strategically, like placing a log on the fire right after someone else did... when the logs are good for a while. Thanks Wendy and Twila. At least we don't have to catch enough food for Keith anymore... Good riddance.
While she would talk about Twila and Wendy, we could see them gather fire wood.
Artis just came by and asked Tina to come over. She followed, only to be led to Artis and Wendy standing above a dead snake. They were trying to catch it, but would frighten everytime they would reach their hands next to it. They would do it repeatedly, until Tina decides to snatch it by herself, and put it in her bucket.
Confessional Tina -
We get notice that there's a dead snake.. and one person can snatch it.. fast forward to Wendy and Artis trying to snatch the same dead snake approx seven hundred thousand times. IT'S DEAD. STOP STOP STOP BEING SO STUPID AND ANNOYING.. JUST LEAVE THE TRIBE WORK TO ME.. I GOT THIS.
We get notice that there's a dead snake.. and one person can snatch it.. fast forward to Wendy and Artis trying to snatch the same dead snake approx seven hundred thousand times. IT'S DEAD. STOP STOP STOP BEING SO STUPID AND ANNOYING.. JUST LEAVE THE TRIBE WORK TO ME.. I GOT THIS.
CHALLENGE FIELD
We could see the challenge settlement in a vast and clear area of the savanna : There were one slingshot for each tribe, placed in parallel to a series of seven colored (green or red) vases placed at different levels. Nearby, Jeff was waiting on the tribes to come.Jeff Probst - Come on in guys!
The younger tribe entered the field first, followed by the older tribe.
Jeff Probst - Chencha, take a look at the new Gorgora tribe, Keith voted out last tribal council!
No one reacted much, and Jeff continued.
Jeff Probst - For today's challenge, you'll be taking turns to throw with a slingshot.
We could see a dream team person using a slingshot.
Jeff Probst - You are all responsible for breaking ONE vase for your tribe.
We could see a ball breaking a vase.
Jeff Probst - First tribe to break all their seven vases... wins reward!
We could see all seven vases locked down.
Jeff Probst - Wanna know what you're playing for?
Everyone - Yesss!
Jeff lifted the blanket to reveal the reward : there were plenty of masson jars containing different kitchen supplies with a label on each for : raising, flour, popcorn, pickling spice, plain bread crumbs, etc. There would also be a skillet, and a frying pan.
Jeff Probst - Kitchen supplies and equipment!
Everyone - Ooooooh!
Jeff Probst - Chencha, you have one extra member, please sit someone out!
Alina raised her hand and already walked away.
Jeff Probst - Alina is sitting out... Take your spots, we'll get started!
Everyone were now ready to start. Morgan was on the slingshot, against Twila from the other tribe.
Jeff Probst - Survivors Ready? GO!
Morgan and Twila both landed their ball, but they went way too far, missing their shot. They would keep trying, getting closer to their target everytime... Morgan took a pause, focusing on the second vase from the left, while Twila would aim at the third from the right. They missed their throw again.
We could have a fast forward of them missing, over and over... until Twila succeeds, and one red vase just shattered.
Twila immediately switched over with Artis, who already has put the ball in the slingshot, and threw it far away. But too far away, he missed his shot. On the other hand, Morgan finally landed her ball on the vase she was focused on.
Morgan ran back to her tribe to switch, while Artis just missed again.
Morgan - Ugh, I can't believe Twila beat me by one throw.
Erinn - Big difference...
Morgan - But Twila doing better than me, no matter how slight the difference, is super embarrassing.
The younger tribe were laughing, as Ken was now up on the slingshot, against Artis. After a few misses from both of them, they surprisingly both smashed their vases at the same time.
Ethan and Russell immediately went up for their tribe. The latter one placed the ball on his slingshot, while Ethan just threw one already, but missing. Russell's ball dropped at his feet, and he had to place it again. We could see Ethan trying a few more times, until he finally hit his target.
We could see Russell sweating and continue to miss his throws, while Erinn just went up for her tribe. She placed the ball on the slingshot, but she misses. Russell just missed again, but he almost had it. After a few more misses, Erinn and Russell were very focused, and they finally fired... right on their vases. They shattered in hundred pieces.
Jeff Probst - Chencha are in the lead, but this is not lost for Gorgora!
Shirin and Tina took place on the slingshot for their tribe. They both missed and placed another ball again. We could see Tina's ball almost hitting the vase, but it misses. Shirin was now sitting on her butt, trying to get a strong throw, but it went too far away. Tina, on the other hand, just made a hit.
Cassandra just swapped places with Tina to get the next vase. She placed the ball on the slingshot, threw, and it went too short. Shirin just missed again, but decided to sit on her butt again for this next one.
Jeff Probst - Shirin, sitting on her butt!
Both her and Cassandra threw with their slingshot, but only one of them hit a vase, and it was the younger woman.
Colby quickly ran to swap place with Shirin, throwing a ball already, while Cassandra was taking her time more, but both of them still missed. We could see a fast forward of plenty of balls flying around, going nowhere with this. We could also hear the sound of the slingshot throwing everytime, both of them throwing, back and forth... until we hear a vase shatter. Colby had just made a hit, followed right by another hit from Cassandra when a vase shattering could be heard.
Jeff Probst - Gorgora with two vases left, while Chencha are down to one! This is it!
Brendan just walked up to his slingshot, while Wendy ran there, put a ball, and threw without looking, trying to save some time. The ball went no where. Brendan just placed his first ball on his slingshot, ready to throw.
Jeff Probst - This could be it!
He released.
His throw landed on the vase right on his first shot, and the vase shattered on the ground.
Ethan - Woah Brendan!
Jeff raised his hands in the air.
Jeff Probst - Chencha wins reward!
All Chencha members were celebrating their victory, gathering each other, high fiving, and screaming, while Gorgora were not happy.
Jeff Probst - Congratulations, you earned kitchen supplies and equipment, come grab it!
All Chencha tribe members walked to Jeff and helped to grab different masson jars. Erinn was taking the frying pan and skillet.
Jeff Probst - Gorgora, I got nothing for ya! Grab stuff, and head back to camp!
We could see them roll their eyes and gather their bag, while Chencha were smiling on their way out to camp, among them, Ethan.
Confessional Ethan - 
I thought I did the best in the challenge again but then Brendan goes ahead and steals my thunder. But I still did freaking awesome.
I thought I did the best in the challenge again but then Brendan goes ahead and steals my thunder. But I still did freaking awesome.
CHENCHA, DAY 4
We could see the green flag of Chencha planted in tall grass, as the tribe would arrive at camp, hands full with their reward. "Let's place them inside the shelter"- said an unknown male. The group walked inside the shelter, and we could see them place their masson jars. Ken was reading the labels, curious of what his tribe won. Erinn, on the other hand, just put the skillet and frying pan near the campfire. Colby was watching the rest of the tribe comtemplating their masson jars, he was thoughtful.Confessional Colby - 
I have no alliances whatsoever and I haven't talked a lot with my tribe so I need to move my ass and start talking. I've been trying to ''work around camp'' so they see I'm not weak but there's only so much I can do. Also, if we go to tribal it'll be hard to determine who should go.
I have no alliances whatsoever and I haven't talked a lot with my tribe so I need to move my ass and start talking. I've been trying to ''work around camp'' so they see I'm not weak but there's only so much I can do. Also, if we go to tribal it'll be hard to determine who should go.
Colby made a sign of hand to Erinn that he wanted to talk to her, so they took a walk in the savanna, away from the rest of the tribe.
Colby - Everyone is pretty quiet.
Erinn - Yah, it's weird.
Colby - It would be cool if we could work together.
Erinn - Yah, it would be.
Colby stared at her and gave her a golden texan smile.
Erinn - Oh, you mean like alliance? I thought you meant challenges.
Erinn chuckles.
Erinn - Yah, that would be cool as well!
Colby - Haha yeah, sorry for not being clear.
Erinn - No worries, this just made me happy. My day is made now!
Colby - Haha, I feel honored.
Erinn - I feel honored you asked me!
Colby winked at her.
Erinn - Well, I assume we need an alliance name.
Colby - I'm terrible with that.
Erinn - Not as terrible as me.
Colby - We'll think about it!
Erinn - Definitely.
Confessional Erinn - 
I just formed yet another alliance, with Colby. He asked me. I am thinking I am in a good position within my tribe right now, but I don't want to have an alliance with everyone *laughs*, or I'll be screwed.
I just formed yet another alliance, with Colby. He asked me. I am thinking I am in a good position within my tribe right now, but I don't want to have an alliance with everyone *laughs*, or I'll be screwed.
We could see them continue and inaudible conversation, while Colby would confess as well.
Confessional Colby -
Hope I'm wrong, but she sounds really fake, and I don't trust her at all.
Hope I'm wrong, but she sounds really fake, and I don't trust her at all.
After their conversation, we could see a rat wandering around in the grass. Actually, we realize that Ken was following it, making noises with his teeth to entice it. He eventually succeeded capturing it.
Ken - Yeaaa!
We could imagine that it was probably trying to get away from his hands, because he was agitated and working hard to keep his hands closed.
Confessional Ken - 
I have captured a rat. I named it Charizard. I'm pretty sure I've contracted some kind of horrible virulent disease. Some would say that this will probably be a bit of a disadvantage in a game that's all about survival, but I look at it this way: Someone annoys me? I'll spit in their canteen and make them horribly ill. The other tribe tries to poison our food supply? No worries, my immune system is already kicked into high gear from sepsis. If Charizard is radioactive, I can gain all of his powers, like Megaman, and lead a new life of crime fighting as the superhero Ratman. Rats have amazing abilities, like being able to compress their bones to squeeze through holes a fraction of their size, falling from heights of over four stories without sustaining physical damage, and many other things. It's possible that this horrible viral infection will have adverse side effects, but I hadven't nooticid andythning difffffffrennnt we;ioj as4 g'j#@l
I have captured a rat. I named it Charizard. I'm pretty sure I've contracted some kind of horrible virulent disease. Some would say that this will probably be a bit of a disadvantage in a game that's all about survival, but I look at it this way: Someone annoys me? I'll spit in their canteen and make them horribly ill. The other tribe tries to poison our food supply? No worries, my immune system is already kicked into high gear from sepsis. If Charizard is radioactive, I can gain all of his powers, like Megaman, and lead a new life of crime fighting as the superhero Ratman. Rats have amazing abilities, like being able to compress their bones to squeeze through holes a fraction of their size, falling from heights of over four stories without sustaining physical damage, and many other things. It's possible that this horrible viral infection will have adverse side effects, but I hadven't nooticid andythning difffffffrennnt we;ioj as4 g'j#@l
GORGORA, DAY 5
A bunch of zebras were eating grass, before we have a view on Gorgora camp. Wendy was going to tree-mail with Artis.Wendy - I'm a little worried.. I got a vote last tribal council, so things are not good to me, as you can see.
Artis - Yeah! I was wondering about that. It was probably Keith but then Russell got a vote too.
Wendy - Exactly... You are right.
Artis - I wouldn't worry about it too much.
Wendy - But honestly, I feel like I'm not being good enough, like... for the tribe.
Artis - How so?
Artis just opened the tree-mail, and retrieved the rolled parchment that was in there. He stopped to listen to Wendy, after he closed the tree-mail box.
Artis - I've noticed you help out around camp often and you were good at the last two challenges.
Wendy - It's hard to say, but I feel like I'm not close to anyone, and I will be easily voted out for this reason.
Artis - Well, do you talk to a lot of people?
Wendy - Not really... I try to.
Artis - Have you tried Cassandra? She's pretty nice.
Wendy - Oh, Cassandra is amazing. We talked a lot after the first challenge, really liked her... we have many things in common, but we never talked game.
This catches Artis' attention.
Confessional Artis -
I ask if she's talked to Cassandra. Wendy lights up and sings praises about Cassandra and how they talked and talked, which struck me as odd because Cassandra had told me that she doesn't talk to anyone! I'm going to have to keep an eye on my girl Cass, because she easily has the best social game here and if she's been sneaking around and gaining everyone's trust without being obvious about it, then she's going to be in a dangerous position.
I ask if she's talked to Cassandra. Wendy lights up and sings praises about Cassandra and how they talked and talked, which struck me as odd because Cassandra had told me that she doesn't talk to anyone! I'm going to have to keep an eye on my girl Cass, because she easily has the best social game here and if she's been sneaking around and gaining everyone's trust without being obvious about it, then she's going to be in a dangerous position.
Wendy - Actually, I never talked game to anyone, that's bad for me.
Artis - There's still a lot of time left, and I don't think much is happening right now. The Keith vote was pretty unanimous.
Confessional Artis -
Wendy mentions that she isn't feeling very secure within the tribe due to receiving a vote at the last tribal council and doesn't have strong connections to anyone. I think 'great, I can butter her up and be her best friend. She seems like a nice person, and she's been decent at the recent challenges, it wouldn't be a bad thing to be in her good books.
Wendy mentions that she isn't feeling very secure within the tribe due to receiving a vote at the last tribal council and doesn't have strong connections to anyone. I think 'great, I can butter her up and be her best friend. She seems like a nice person, and she's been decent at the recent challenges, it wouldn't be a bad thing to be in her good books.
Wendy nodded, and the tribe were now gathered together around the campfire and shelter, for the reading of tree-mail.
Artis - "Two of you will be holding the security of the tribe, while they try to take it away from you and send you to tribal council."
Russell - Immunity challenge today.
Artis looked over at the tribe.
Artis - Who wants to do endurance? I'm down.
Russell - Not me! *chuckles*
Bob - I can do it.
Twila - Me too.
We could see them continue to talk about the challenge, until it was time to go, and they were gathering their bags. Artis just put his bag on his shoulder.
Confessional Artis -
This morning we got treemail for the upcoming immunity challenge, and I'm ready to go. It said something about endurance, and I am just ready to give it all I got. I may end up wearing myself out or breaking something, but I am so invested in fighting for this tribe.
This morning we got treemail for the upcoming immunity challenge, and I'm ready to go. It said something about endurance, and I am just ready to give it all I got. I may end up wearing myself out or breaking something, but I am so invested in fighting for this tribe.
CHALLENGE FIELD
We could see the settlement of the challenge in a vast grass area in a hollow valley. There were a pile of (artificial) coconuts, and a throwing line. A few meters on the other side of the line, there were four stations, two for each tribe. These stations were supporting a net, that would eventually be held by a rope. Nearby, Jeff was waiting on the tribes to come.Jeff Probst - Come on in guys!
We could see both tribes entering the field at the same time, with Alina holding the immunity idol for her tribe. They finally arrived, and stepped on their mat.
Jeff Probst - First thing first...
Jeff walked to Alina, and she handed him back the immunity idol, which he put back to its original spot.
Jeff Probst - Immunity is back up for grabs!
Some people were smiling.
Jeff Probst - For today's challenge, two members from each tribe will hold on to a rope, connected to a net.
We could see someone holding a rope, which kept the net suspended in the air.
Jeff Probst - While members of the other tribe will attempt to shoot coconuts in that net.
We could see someone shooting coconuts in the net.
Jeff Probst - The more coconuts in the net, the heavier the net becomes.
We could see the net filling itself with coconuts.
Jeff Probst - Until you can no longer hold on!
The net drops on the ground.
Jeff Probst - Last tribe standing... wins immunity!
Jeff taps the immunity idol.
Jeff Probst - Chencha, you have one extra member. Cannot sit the same people from back to back challenges. Alina has to play.
Ethan - I sit out.
Jeff Probst - Ethan sitting out this challenge. Take your spots, we'll get started!
Erinn stared at him walking away.
Confessional Erinn -
I officially dislike Ethan more. He literally said he was sitting out. Like he could of at least asked politely and waited for tribemates to respond. Whatever, he can piss everyone off because it means if we have to go to tribal, we will have a good target
I officially dislike Ethan more. He literally said he was sitting out. Like he could of at least asked politely and waited for tribemates to respond. Whatever, he can piss everyone off because it means if we have to go to tribal, we will have a good target
Everyone had now taken their spots. Bob and Artis were holding the net for Gorgora, while Brendan and Colby were holding for Chencha. The rest were ready to run to the coconut pile to throw them in the nets.
Jeff Probst - Survivors ready? GO!
All holders were holding their rope connected to an empty net, while all throwers would be rushing to the coconut pile, where we could see Tina, Alina, and Erinn grab an (artificial) coconut. The two younger women ran to the throwing line, and dumped both of their coconut into Bob's net. On the other side, Tina just landed a coconut in Brendan's net.
Tina - No need to resist my coconuts... love them!
Twila just missed a throw.
Brendan flipped his head around to respond.
Brendan - It's okay ladies. I love cougars.
He saw Wendy coming.
Brendan - Oooh, a new lady lookin' for some fun?
Wendy - Oooh sure baby, I hope you are ready!
She crawled down right before tossing her coconut at the best of her strength, and it fell right into his net. Twila just missed another throw.
Brendan - You have no idea how to throw, do you?
Twila - There's a reason I have a blue collar job in highway construction.
On the other side, we could see Ken and Shirin missing their throws, followed by Alina and Erinn who were still teaming up on Bob. Erinn missed, but Alina scored. We could see that Bob's net was getting a lot heavier, compared to Artis' who was empty, and Brendan/Colby whom coconuts were split to one another.
After seeing Bob sweat for a while, and Alina adding another coconut in his net, he finally dropped it.
Jeff Probst - And with that, Gorgora are down one member! This is all in Artis' hands!
Now that Bob dropped, all Chencha were now teaming up on Artis. We could see a fast forward of coconuts flying and dropping into nets. Brendan had the least amount, but still required force to hold on. On the other hand, Artis and Colby were struggling with holding their net. Artis just recovered after almost dropping, and Colby was yelling his pain.
Suddenly, Russell comes near the throwing line... and successfully throws a coconut into Artis' net.
Artis - Russ stop!
It took all of Artis' voice to say that as he was struggling to hold on. Russell just stood still, watching his tribe's net almost dropping, lost.
Russell - I'm so lost.
Twila gives him a sign of hand to come over to the other side, and meanwhile, he was blocking Erinn's way who was coming with another coconut. She almost tripped.
Erinn - RUSSELL GET OUT.
She just missed her throw, so she had to return to the coconut pile, where Russell had just reached. He picked a coconut, and this time, ran to the right side. Twila just missed throwing in Colby's net, when Russell just arrived with his coconut. He threw it, but rather than ending up in the aimed net, it hit Colby's head.
Colby - UGH. Russell, please.
Colby just took a long breath in order to keep holding his net, while Russell went to the coconut pile again. He whispered to himself.
Russell - I hate Colby.
He picked the coconut, but when he turned around, Artis just dropped his net.
Jeff Probst - Chencha wins immunity, again!
Brendan and Colby both dropped their nets to join their tribe who were celebrating and screaming as a group.
When everyone were back on their mat, Jeff handed the immunity idol to Colby.
Jeff Probst - Well earned, you are safe tonight at tonight council!
Jeff then looked at Gorgora, who were not happy.
Jeff Probst - Gorgora, I can't say the same thing, one of you is going home tomorrow night. Grab stuff, and head back to camp!
Some people picked up their bags, but Russell kept his arms crossed, glaring at Colby on the other tribe.
Russell - Colby, you suck and have no life.
Colby - Aww you guys... sorry for wanting my tribe to win.
Russell rolled his eyes, and now, everyone were leaving the place.
Confessional Russell - 
My tribe sucks... my tribe sucks so much I hate them they are the reason we will lose.
My tribe sucks... my tribe sucks so much I hate them they are the reason we will lose.
We could see Artis also walking, and it was now his turn to comment.
Confessional Artis -
I've been waiting around all day, mentally and psychically prepping myself for this challenge. I was focused, I was disciplined, I hung on so hard. Bob dropped out after like five minutes and left me to carry all the weight, and I was so ready to go for so long, but I let my team down. I had so much contempt for the green tribe as they patted themselves on the back and took the immunity idol away.
I've been waiting around all day, mentally and psychically prepping myself for this challenge. I was focused, I was disciplined, I hung on so hard. Bob dropped out after like five minutes and left me to carry all the weight, and I was so ready to go for so long, but I let my team down. I had so much contempt for the green tribe as they patted themselves on the back and took the immunity idol away.
CHENCHA, DAY 5
The silence of the savanna was quickly broken at the Chencha camp, when the tribe arriving, yelling.Colby - WOOHOO!
Confessional Colby -
It's funny that I'm being hated by Gorgoro for kicking ass in the challenge, especially by Mr. I-can't-follow-directions Russell. *Laughs* Well, they can kiss my hot ass! I'm happy that I proved myself as a strong competitor instead of sitting pretty like Morgan or nerding out like Kenny.
It's funny that I'm being hated by Gorgoro for kicking ass in the challenge, especially by Mr. I-can't-follow-directions Russell. *Laughs* Well, they can kiss my hot ass! I'm happy that I proved myself as a strong competitor instead of sitting pretty like Morgan or nerding out like Kenny.
Brendan - YAYAYAYA!
Erinn just put the immunity idol inside their hut.
Confessional Erinn -
We were awesome beasts. I really like Colby, Alina, and Brendan now. Like the four of us is the main alliance I really want to have.
We were awesome beasts. I really like Colby, Alina, and Brendan now. Like the four of us is the main alliance I really want to have.
Erinn joined Alina, Brendan, and Colby near the campfire, and sat down with them.
Erinn - GREAT job everyone.
Alina - Per usual.
Erinn - This is four wins in a row!
Brendan - We are on fire.
Confessional Alina - 
I'm not in any alliances. I have good relationships with some people and I think it's mutual that the people I do enjoy and nurture a relationship with feel similar to me. I feel a four person alliance slowly brewing and I want to keep that idea present. Brendan/Colby/Erinn/Myself all kind of hinted a four person alliance with each other but nothing was set in stone. I personally love the idea.
I'm not in any alliances. I have good relationships with some people and I think it's mutual that the people I do enjoy and nurture a relationship with feel similar to me. I feel a four person alliance slowly brewing and I want to keep that idea present. Brendan/Colby/Erinn/Myself all kind of hinted a four person alliance with each other but nothing was set in stone. I personally love the idea.
Later, Brendan and Colby were talking to each other near the water well.
Brendan - You did AWESOME. I feel closer because of this haha.
Colby - Haha, we both did. Hopefully, we can work together!
Brendan - I know, I would love that. You, me, Erinn, Alina would be so strong!
Colby - I'd be fine with that! I'd be down!
Brendan nodded, smiling. Far away from their conversation, Shirin was brushing her teeth with a piece of wood, looking at them talking, but couldn't hear.
Confessional Shirin - 
Because we haven't lost yet, we haven't really been forced to strategize or think about the future of this tribe beyond our current streak. People tend to get bored of not having to actually play the game and end up overplaying as a result. It might be quiet for now, but fear not,winter drama is coming.
Because we haven't lost yet, we haven't really been forced to strategize or think about the future of this tribe beyond our current streak. People tend to get bored of not having to actually play the game and end up overplaying as a result. It might be quiet for now, but fear not,
GORGORA, DAY 5
We could see a lion growling in the savanna, before the tribe would arrive at camp, putting their bags down. Wendy was the first one to do so, she did not look joyful.Confessional Wendy -
FUCK RUSSELL! He is the stupidiest player EVER! We lost again but HONESTLY, I was the one who worked the HARDEST today! If they vote me off they deserve to lose all challenges til the end!
FUCK RUSSELL! He is the stupidiest player EVER! We lost again but HONESTLY, I was the one who worked the HARDEST today! If they vote me off they deserve to lose all challenges til the end!
We could see a bunch of ants moving out of their anthill, before Artis and Bob had their meeting in private.
Artis - Okay, so what's the plan?
Bob - I think it'll be Russell. He's been the biggest hinderance so far.
Artis - That's what I was thinking. He threw a coconut at me!
Bob - He tried throwing one at me though I was already out. So yeah, hopefully we can start winning after this.
Artis - I hope so too. Nobody else on our tribe is terrible.
Bob - Exactly.
Confessional Artis -
As soon as we get back to camp, I begin talking to everyone. First was Bob, who came up with the idea of getting Russell out. It makes sense, because he has really sucked during challenges and isn't that fun to be around.
As soon as we get back to camp, I begin talking to everyone. First was Bob, who came up with the idea of getting Russell out. It makes sense, because he has really sucked during challenges and isn't that fun to be around.
The setting changed quickly when Artis pulled Cassandra aside as well.
Cassandra - So, do you have any thoughts?
Artis - I've been talking to a few people, and Russell's name is being brought up.
Cassandra - That's what I was thinking.
Artis - I didn't really like him anyways.
Cassandra - Yeah hahaha. He was throwing coconuts at you, what the fuck?
Artis - Hahaha, that was hilarious.
Cassandra - Hahahah, yeah.
Confessional Cassandra - 
I haven't been too social this round, unfortunately. But luckily, I guess Russell has been even less social than me. He was messing up and doing it all wrong. So after we lost and I touched base with Artis, he said people were already suggesting Russell. So I guess this should be another easy vote.
I haven't been too social this round, unfortunately. But luckily, I guess Russell has been even less social than me. He was messing up and doing it all wrong. So after we lost and I touched base with Artis, he said people were already suggesting Russell. So I guess this should be another easy vote.
We could see the sun continuing to shine as Artis was now talking with Twila under the shadow of a tree.
Artis - Do you have any thoughts about tribal council?
Twila - As long as it's not my name being written down, I'm fine with whoever.
Artis - Hahaha. I think it's going to be Russell, that's what people are saying.
Twila - Fine with me.
Confessional Artis -
I went over to Twila and Cassandra and they agreed to climb aboard. It looks like Russell is going home.
I went over to Twila and Cassandra and they agreed to climb aboard. It looks like Russell is going home.
Cassandra just arrived, but Artis left, to leave Twila and Cassandra alone.
Cassandra - What are you thinking?
Twila - I'm fine with whoever, as long as I don't see Twila on those parchments.
Cassandra - Yeah hahahaha. I am kind of leaning toward Russell, because he kind of sucked at that challenge.
Twila - I'm fine with that... I heard Artis is leaning that way too, so that would be the best bet if we want to stay in the majority.
Cassandra - Oh good, yeah that should be a good way to get majority then, because we only need four votes.
Twila - Yeah... it would be us two and Artis, so we'd only need one more.
Cassandra - Awesome, I'll talk to Bob.
GORGORA, DAY 6
After seeing a strange unidentified bug climbing on a leaf, we were on the sixth day at Gorgora camp. Russell cornered Twila somewhere.Russell - Any idea on vote?
Twila - I'm not going to lie, because I know how it feels to be blindsided... I've heard your name being thrown around.
Russell - Really? By who? *chuckles*
Twila - Pretty much everyone I've talked to.
Russell - K, thanks. That's so unfair.
Twila - I can see where they're coming from, because you did mess up part of the challenge for us.
Russell no longer laughs.
Russell - Please don't vote me.
Twila - I honestly don't know what I will do, because if I don't vote with the majority, that just paints the target on my back and I could be next should we lose another challenge.
Russell - Possibly.
Twila excused herself with a shrug and Russell pulled Tina aside.
Confessional Tina -
The plan is for Russell to go. he is terrible.. he is terrible at challenges.. he is terrible at tribal work.. why do we have him? This will be nice. Less water and less food to worry about. and no more having to explain the challenge approx fourteen times and doing everything for him.. yay!
The plan is for Russell to go. he is terrible.. he is terrible at challenges.. he is terrible at tribal work.. why do we have him? This will be nice. Less water and less food to worry about. and no more having to explain the challenge approx fourteen times and doing everything for him.. yay!
Russell - I heard my name was going around by Twila.
Tina - Who were you thinking about voting?
Russell - Twila.
Tina laughs very outloud.
Tina - She tells you that your name is going around and you're ready to turn on her like that?
Russell - Yes. Better her than me. What do you think? Or should I vote Bob?
Tina - Well, who do you think is the weakest between the two of them?
Russell - Bob would be blindsided.
Tina - Yes, he definitely would.
Russell - Since he was out in the challenge. I'm definitely down if we can get a few.
Tina - Alright.
The clouds moved at a faster pace, as players were hurrying to finish their strategizing. Tina reached Twila.
Tina - Have you heard anything about the vote? So far I've talked to Russell and he said he wanted to blindside Bob.
Twila - Cassandra and Artis have both told me they want Russell out, and Cassandra told me Bob does too. I'm leaning towards voting Russell, because Bob has done a lot to help us at camp, and he does more for the challenges than Russell does.
Tina - I talked to him he said you told him his name was being mentioned.
Twila - Yeah... I was just trying to be nice because I know how it feels to be voted out when you have people lying to you and telling you that you're completely safe.
Tina - Oh I know, I think that was nice of you.
We couldn't hear more of their conversation, as a grasshopper just jumped off a piece of grass, near where, Wendy and Russell were talking.
Russell - How should I vote?
Wendy - I have no idea... do you have any idea? I was wondering the same.
Russell - No idea, I need to know a name.
Wendy - Did anyone tell you anything?
Russell - No. I'm worried.
Wendy - I'm worried too, no one is talking game.
Russell - I know, but I'm not voting you for sure. You have my word.
Wendy - Thanks Russ, I'm not voting you either. Try to find out what's going on. I'm worried.
Russell - I'll try.
Confessional Wendy -
Oh well, it's easy to see that me and Russell are the two 'outs' of the tribe. No one talks game with us. *Laughs* I wish I had a way to keep Russell.. but I'm not even good enough to save myself.. How I'm gonna save Russell when I am in danger too?
Oh well, it's easy to see that me and Russell are the two 'outs' of the tribe. No one talks game with us. *Laughs* I wish I had a way to keep Russell.. but I'm not even good enough to save myself.. How I'm gonna save Russell when I am in danger too?
The sun was almost settled down, and a bunch of birds just flied away. Bob and Tina were sitting at the campfire, adding wooden sticks in the fire at times.
Bob - I still don't understand him. At all.
Confessional Bob - 
I personally have lobbied for Russell... we could have won if it wasn't for freaking Russell pulling his stupid act. But with Twila spilling the beans to Russell, he's voting for me. Makes me wonder if I'm getting more than one vote tonight. Hopefully Cass and Wendy don't flip or I'm toast.
I personally have lobbied for Russell... we could have won if it wasn't for freaking Russell pulling his stupid act. But with Twila spilling the beans to Russell, he's voting for me. Makes me wonder if I'm getting more than one vote tonight. Hopefully Cass and Wendy don't flip or I'm toast.
Tina - It's bizarre.
Bob - Artis is good with voting Russell.
Tina squinted her eyes when hearing that, but Bob didn't notice.
Tina - Good, because he really is a hinderance.
Bob - Yup.
Bob replaced his glasses on his face, while Tina would continue staring at him.
Confessional Tina -
One thing that is bothering me is the way bob told me "artis is good voting for russell." Well fucking great Bob, why are you being the middle man? Why can't me and Artis talk like two human beings in an alliance with you. Why do you think you need to be my messenger. This makes me think Bob is trying to control more and more and must be dealt with. Russell did say he wanted to blindside Bob... maybe its something I should consider..
One thing that is bothering me is the way bob told me "artis is good voting for russell." Well fucking great Bob, why are you being the middle man? Why can't me and Artis talk like two human beings in an alliance with you. Why do you think you need to be my messenger. This makes me think Bob is trying to control more and more and must be dealt with. Russell did say he wanted to blindside Bob... maybe its something I should consider..
The sky was now orange, as Wendy was getting ready to meet Russell before tribal council.
Wendy - Any news? Who do you think is our weakest link?
Russell - Not me. *chuckles* I think Twila is... Twila told me, you and everyone vote me.
Wendy - She told what? I didn't even talk to her today. Nobody told me anything.
Russell - I'm voting Bob.
Wendy - Really? Have you heard about anyone voting him?
Russell nodded.
Confessional Wendy -
Twila told Russell that everyone is voting him out - including me! I know it's the obvious vote because Russell is really dumb and can't do anything properly but how I'm suppose to know that he is the vote since no is saying me anything? Honestly, right now I want to vote Bob, because Russell is a vote that I think I can control... Russell talks to me. Bob never. I really really really hate Bob.
Twila told Russell that everyone is voting him out - including me! I know it's the obvious vote because Russell is really dumb and can't do anything properly but how I'm suppose to know that he is the vote since no is saying me anything? Honestly, right now I want to vote Bob, because Russell is a vote that I think I can control... Russell talks to me. Bob never. I really really really hate Bob.
Wendy was gathering her torch while she would speak her mind in confessional, and other tribe mates were doing it, except for Russell, who stood in the middle of camp, waiting on everyone to be ready.
Russell - I'm ready to dance at tribal.
Russell starts dancing, as the sun was settling down.
TRIBAL COUNCIL
The tribal council setting was slowly approaching, along with an ethiopian themed music. We could see the seven members of Gorgora walking in one straight line to the constructed village with their lighted torches in hand. They entered tribal council, one after the other, as Jeff would look at them entering. Tina put her torch on a hold, followed by Russell and Cassandra. Bob just sat down. Jeff sat down too, ready to begin tribal council.Jeff Probst - I'm seeing you guys here again! What the hell?
Cassandra - Ugh, I know right?! I do feel like we really gave our best effort at the challenge, so I don't think we should beat ourselves up for it. The other tribe just did better.
Russell started dancing, and he started getting a few glares for his weird behavior.
Jeff Probst - Tina, do you feel like the tribe has had any benefits in voting Keith last time?
Tina - Absolutely. It's less water to collect and less food we need to try to capture during the day. It may be a minimal benefit, but getting rid of the dead weight and making the tribal work a little easier is so worth it.
Jeff Probst - Artis, why did you step us as a holder for your tribe?
Artis - Well, the tree-mail said that two people were going to be doing endurance, and I thought that I had an advantage and I was more than prepared.
Jeff Probst - Bob, you were the first one to drop your net, how did it feel?
Bob - It sucked really, cause they were just pounding me with coconuts and I was prepared.
Jeff Probst - Russell, I noticed during the challenge that you would throw coconuts at your own tribe's nets, why's that?
Russell - Jeff, I got mixed up.
Jeff Probst - Mixed up?! You thought the net Bob and Artis were holding were from the other tribe? I'm confused!
Jeff makes his usual confused expression.
Russell - I threw in the wrong net, but then got into the right net.
Jeff Probst - And at the end of the challenge, you started insulting Colby, why him?
Russell - He is an ass, me and Wendy don't like him.
Wendy makes a wondering face.
Russell - He has no life. I hate Colby.
Jeff Probst - Really? What has he done?
Russell - He is stupid and won't win this game.
Jeff Probst - Cassandra, you think insulting members of the other tribe is a good or bad strategy?
Cassandra - Ah unfortunately, I don't really think it is... Eventually, we are going to be combined with them, and we don't want them to hate us!
Jeff Probst - Tina, how should the tribe be voting tonight?
Tina - We need to vote off whoever the weakest link is. We've lost four challenges in a row, and it's just unacceptable. This can not continue if any of us want a chance to make it deep into the game.
Russell - There are team challenges. It's not just me or Keith, it's our damn group. We suck, and Colby is kicking our asses.
Tina - I guess we can all be seen as weak links.. we must be if we can't beat this group of young'uns!
Jeff Probst - Artis, if everyone has a weakness, what would be yours?
Artis - In terms of challenges, I'm pretty bad at puzzles and mental games. Luckily we haven't seen any of those yet.
Jeff Probst - Bob, what about you?
Bob - Personally, I think my weakness is communication, but I've been trying to be a bit more social with everyone. I might be overestimating what I think I can do too, cause I'm not as young as I was, haha.
Jeff Probst - Wendy, you received a vote last tribal council, why do you think someone has voted for you?
Wendy - I think Keith was the one who voted for me. We never talked, that was fair enough... I voted for him too.
Jeff Probst - Do you expect one again?
Wendy - I really hope I don't receive votes today but.... Yes, it's a tribal council and I don't have an immunity necklace on my neck so I can really be voted.
Jeff Probst - Alright, so that closes it out! It is... time to vote! Russell, you're up!
We could see castaways walking up to the voting podium, one at a time, until Russell, Bob, Wendy, Artis, Twila, Tina, and Cassandra had all voted. We didn't see who anyone voted for, and Jeff was about to go.
Jeff Probst - I'll tally the votes...
While he was gone tallying votes, we could see Bob fixing the ground, followed by a flame, and ending up with Russell fixing his hat. Jeff just came back with the urn.
Jeff Probst - Once the votes are read, decision is final. Person voted out will be asked to leave tribal council immediately! I'll read the votes...
1st Vote...
1 Russell.
Russell dances on his seat again.
2nd Vote...
2 Russell.
Russell - That's me. Whooo.
3rd Vote...
3 Russell.
Russell - Whooooooo!
4th Vote...
3 Russell, 1 Bob.
5th Vote...
And the second person voted out of Survivor : Ethiopia...
6 Russell, 1 Bob.
Russell - Yup.
Russell stood up, trying to hug every one really quickly, until he put his torch in front of Jeff.
Jeff Probst - Russell, tribe has spoken!
Jeff snuffed his torch, and his flame went in smoke. He walked away.
Russell - Bye.
When Russell left tribal council, Jeff looked at the group.
Jeff Probst - This was a unanimous decision, but if you want a good chance at winning this game, you might have to start thinking of winning challenges... Grab torches, head back to camp!
Everyone stood up, and walked away from tribal council.
FINAL WORDS
Russell was telling his final words after his elimination.Final Words Russell -
Well I had a blast. I have no regret. I went home because our tribe is full of deadfish and ducky players, they saw me as a threat. Bob, he's going down, Colby will take him down! I enjoyed dancing. Cass Twila Wendy and Tina, they are good dancer's! I think my tribe is on a losing streak! *dances * Thank you for having me. But I'm ready to get to my ranch back home. Luv Russell.
Well I had a blast. I have no regret. I went home because our tribe is full of deadfish and ducky players, they saw me as a threat. Bob, he's going down, Colby will take him down! I enjoyed dancing. Cass Twila Wendy and Tina, they are good dancer's! I think my tribe is on a losing streak! *dances * Thank you for having me. But I'm ready to get to my ranch back home. Luv Russell.
VOTES
While Russell was telling his final words, we could see whom everyone voted for.Artis voted Russell.
Bob voted Russell.
Cassandra voted Russell.
Russell voted Bob.
Tina voted Russell.
Twila voted Russell.
Wendy voted Russell.