OK, well let's start with how I love that Cochran and I used the same Manson reference to refer to the "Family" that Coach has created.... I think he knew that he wasn't getting in that easily. That's the thing about families... it's pretty hard to be the new guy. So let's discuss the "Family."
So brilliant on Coach's part, right? Call it a family, become the head of said family, talk a LOT about loyalty, honour, respect and follow it up with actions. Coach, so far, hasn't betrayed anyone in his original alliance. If there's one thing you should always remember about Coach is that no matter how much the clever Survivor editors make it look like he might flip... he won't. That's his schtick. He wants to win the game "with integrity"... which, don't get me started... but it's still at least a game strategy, right? I do love a player with some game strategy!
Here's the thing though... How do the other players think they're going to beat Coach? I suppose they all just count on winning immunity to the end... but then what? If it's say, Albert vs. Coach in the final.... ummm... how does Albert figure he'd get more jury votes? I suppose you count on the fact that Coach will betray or back stab someone along the way, but he won't. See above. Coach has an order, and he's following it to a T. Sadly for Cochran & Edna, they found out that they were on the bottom of the order. Cochran did his best to stay (we'll talk about this in a bit) but Edna was pissed. Edna all this time has figured she's tight with the group... that "they're all equal." Edna also believes in the tooth fairy. She must, because, ummmm... girlfriend, it's Survivor. No one is equal. Can't blame her, though, and by the looks of next week's show, it seems that the order may get shaken up a bit.
So back to Coach... If I'm Edna & Cochran, I'd think I'd put Coach forward as a potential vote rather than Rick. Rick should already know he's not top-3 material. Though, we've finally heard a few sentences from him.... like when he said to Edna that he calls Albert "Prince Albert" because he's so lazy.... hee hee. Edna & Cochran tried to use the Prince comment to turn Albert against Rick... and I think it did tick him off a bit... but not enough. But why not vote off Coach? He's a strong leader who's holding all the cards at the moment. And, he has the immunity idol. No one is willing to go against the head of the family, but in keeping him in that position, they're also kind of handing it to him.
I do find it interesting that the strategy - at least for Coach - is not to take the weakest players with you to the end.... You'd think taking Cochran and/or Edna would be a good idea. But again, Coach is sticking to his original five for now. (Remember, it was five plus Edna?) Still, if I'm Coach, taking any of Brandon, Albert or Rick is probably guaranteed money anyway. Only Sophie, to me, is a threat because she wins challenges and she's got some legit strategy going on. The other ones... not so much.
Cochran tried to stay. He's a smart, smart little weasel. He told them it's his birthday coming up - which it was totally not. It did get him a shower & massage - as a reward, given up by Albert. Not entirely sure why Albert gave it to Cochran and not to his closest pal, Sophie.... except maybe he's just trying to be nice? I kind of do think Albert is chomping at the bit to shake the game up & maybe wanted to show that he's in favour of Cochran over the cowboy... but my feeling is that Sophie wears the pants in this branch of the Family. So in addition to the birthday thing, Cochran also tried to guilt the tribe into keeping him by saying they owed him. Well, no one really likes to be told they owe someone something, right? He's like that friend who can't just buy you a beer and be done with it, but has to REMIND you every time... "Remember when I bought you that beer two months ago? You OWE ME!" Ugh... Cochran's social (and likely beer drinking) skills let him down on this one. At the end of the day, even if some wanted to keep him around, the Family stuck together and that's the only reason he got the vote. It's too bad he had to use the word "humiliating" about seven times during Tribal Council.... that in itself I think just reminded everyone that yeah, they might feel a bit bad, but he is annoying, so it's ok.
Aaaaaaaaaaand Baby Hantz had yet another breakdown at Tribal Council where he did his usual 1) crying and 2) laying everything on the table. "I'm just going to say I'm voting for Cochran this time and Edna next time. There you have it." My BF Jeff's eyes just about popped out of his head. Is this a liability, he asks the tribe. Not if you're on Baby's side, says Coach. Too true. Baby, like Coach, will not waver in his loyalty. Baby's an easy vote, he'll do what you say, and everyone knows he's Loco. Read: PERFECT person to have with you at the end. Hell, he would probably just give Coach the money. Something again last night about just trying to be good.... I don't know. Dude has troubles. I don't even think Manson has this many inner struggles....
Oh yeah, then there's Ozzy, who handily defeated Whitney & Dawn at a dish stacking challenge. (Did you feel kinda sad/proud of Dawn? I did... She's one of the few who I actually believe when she says the experience will change her... Whitney... meh. I'm happy for her that the canoodling with Keith can start up again and I hope they make beautiful, snobby babies together.) Ozzy will make it to the end. He just will. I completely love his game though I don't love Ozzy himself. The stoner Tarzan thing is getting a bit old and yeah, yeah, we know you can fish. Good for you.... I love how determined he is to win.... and I totally hope it's Coach & Oz in the final. Both have played well... both can play the loyal warrior card... I love that it could actually be a tight race based on tribe lines. Both have been brilliant players in their own way. I give the edge to Coach in that he's HAD to play more strategically whereas Ozzy's physically winning his way to the end. And ummmm... why is Coach looking better to me these days? The starving actually suits him I think....or maybe I dig a man in black knee socks...? I would go to his tai chi class. Just sayin'.
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