Survivor: Nicaragua Wed, Sept 15**No Spoilers**

[southernbohemian]

Naonka is trash... there is really no other way to put it.

Also the older tribe is a bunch of losers for voting out Jimmy J.. now they won't win anything ever!

I really hope the other girls find the Immunity Idol before Brenda and Naonka. I loved it when Fabio was complaining that they smashed all of the bananas.

Didn't they use to give out the immunity idol clues or something? It seems like now everyone finds the clues in a group, when it seems like at one point, individuals were finding the clues.

Neither team has my respect right now because they're not playing the game longterm. There was no way that Jimmy Johnson should have went home already - he might not have been physically up there, but he was a good leader and strong mentally. AND HE COULDN'T HAVE WON THE MILLION DOLLARS. The guy (Randy?) who wanted him out "to get the game started" is an idiot - he's trying to be like Russell or something. Jeff was completely right - if other people aren't playing the game - that gives you an advantage. The last thing you do is point it out to them.

I think the older team is going to self-destruct now that their leader is gone, because too many other guys on that team want that title.

 

[PixieDust32]

She's the first villian on the next Heroes vs. Villians season if it ever comes up.

She would need a brain for that. She is just a obnoxious ghetto crazy woman. She picks fights with the wind, I thought I was watching some clip from the soup, from one of those dumb realities.

CBS needs ratings and she makes ratings, I feel sorry for people like that, they are so full of themselves.

 

[PixieDust32]

I really hope the other girls find the Immunity Idol before Brenda and Naonka. I loved it when Fabio was complaining that they smashed all of the bananas.

Didn't they use to give out the immunity idol clues or something? It seems like now everyone finds the clues in a group, when it seems like at one point, individuals were finding the clues.

Neither team has my respect right now because they're not playing the game longterm. There was no way that Jimmy Johnson should have went home already - he might not have been physically up there, but he was a good leader and strong mentally. AND HE COULDN'T HAVE WON THE MILLION DOLLARS. The guy (Randy?) who wanted him out "to get the game started" is an idiot - he's trying to be like Russell or something. Jeff was completely right - if other people aren't playing the game - that gives you an advantage. The last thing you do is point it out to them.

I think the older team is going to self-destruct now that their leader is gone, because too many other guys on that team want that title.

I was rooting for the elder because they look more into the game, the young were just a bunch a immature egocentrics, but oh I was wrong. I agree with you, those 2 wanted Jimmy out from the beginning, they were just jealous because he is a great leader, they wanted them to be the center of attention. Once again, the ego had won, me me me me and me

And the other tribe... well

 

[MoneyNeverSleeps]

Forgot to comment on that. I was so mad but then when I watched his parting comments, I'm thinking he maybe kind of gave them the 'ok' to vote him off> What do you think?

Hmm actually I think he was just being a nice humble guy and admitting that he was one of the weaker players just based on physicality. However his intelligence and communication skills blow away anything the other players have to offer. And to Marty who is a huge loser.. he may have gotten the best of Jimmy J in this game but nothing he does the rest of his life will even come close to equaling Jimmy J's success. So go eat a bag Marty.

 

[MoneyNeverSleeps]

She would need a brain for that. She is just a obnoxious ghetto crazy woman. She picks fights with the wind, I thought I was watching some clip from the soup, from one of those dumb realities.

CBS needs ratings and she makes ratings, I feel sorry for people like that, they are so full of themselves.

I literally almost had to turn off the tv when she had her little 1 on 1 time with the camera. My ears were getting ready to bleed.. I hate the way she talks, looks, and acts. One of the most repulsive characters to ever grace Survivor.

 

[Jennasis]

Naonka is a vile trashy individual. My guess is she won't last, and certainly she has no hope of winning a million bucks if she somehow weasled her way to the end.

 

[krcit]

Hmm actually I think he was just being a nice humble guy and admitting that he was one of the weaker players just based on physicality. However his intelligence and communication skills blow away anything the other players have to offer. And to Marty who is a huge loser.. he may have gotten the best of Jimmy J in this game but nothing he does the rest of his life will even come close to equaling Jimmy J's success. So go eat a bag Marty.

I guess I was just trying to make myself feel better about him getting voted off I hope the old team loses now because of that incredibly stupid move!

 

[GJM]

I can't believe Naonka is a PE teacher - she would never be teaching my child!

 

[Robinrs]

The show is now a turn off, giving Naonka all that unnecessary air time and getting rid of the coach. UGH.

Karma is a you know what and that sorry excuse of a PE teacher will have to face her students and the way she treated Kelly, it's inexcuseable and disgusting.

keetmommy, God bless you and your family.

 

[tinatark]

Both tribes need to understand that right now their goal needs to be winning as a team - and voting off the strongest people, whether physically (younger tribe last week) or strategically just doesn't make sense, until the merge.

I don't get the doctor on the older tribe - she told the idiot *where* the HI was, and is now sitting back while he is informing the tribe that *he* found it, etc... and is blindly following him. Maybe that's her strategy.

Naonka - wow - she is just unbelievable! She said in the previews, the amputee-girl needs to watch out around the fire - insinuating she would throw her prosthetic into the fire!

She's nasty, too... stuffed the HI clues into her bathing suit BOTTOM!

As far as her behavior - even if she was raised in the 'hood, or whatever, if she is a teacher, she has graduated from college, and received much training... no excuse for her behavior, and I agree with pp who said they are glad she's not their kids' teacher! She is horrible!

As far as bad guys go, I prefer Russell - we saw it from home, and he somehow was a "nicer" bad guy, if that makes sense - this idiot seems to have no redeeming qualities.

 

[happygirl]

The older tribe are stupid for getting rid of Jimmy J, when he was able to do things around camp where as Dan is going downhill quick, I think Jimmy J should have never said he was the weakest link that was STUPId on his part.

Nanoka or whatever her name is I HATE her almost as much as I hate Russel. This girl has no class at all. I feel so bad for Kelly, when she pushed her kelly should have told her off.

 

[tammymacb]

We call Naonka "Ghetto Fabulous" .

After the vote last night, DH said he may stop watching for the rest of the year. He was bummed they voted off JJ.

I'm having a hard time finding a redeeming quality with ANY of the players right now. Between rude and stupid there appears to be little else. ( BTW, I know that's not necessarily true- it's all how the show is edited )

I'm not voting for anyone, yet. But there's a few on the "old" tribe that I want to see get their tail whipped....I'd also like to see Ghetto Fabulous get a good old faceplant in the sand.

 

[HonnyDipp]

Naonka teaches gym? Wow. It reminds me of the joke I once heard that those can't teach, teach gym. I thought that was a cruel thing to say, until I saw what that tacky broad did for a living. She is more suitable to be on the Bad Girls Club instead of Survivor

 

[DisneyMomx7]

I seriously want to reach through my tv and hit her....she is making me not even want to watch....Now we have a daughter who is going through and amputation next week so maybe I am overly sensitive but OH MY GOODNESS she is rude!!!!

I am right there with you. Just to let you know my ds had Ewing's Sarcoma (bone cancer) 23 years ago. He had his leg amputated and underwent a year of intensive chemo. He is now 26 and doing wonderfully. He even played high school football! It tears your heart out at first but these kids have some kind of inner strength that will help you get through it. I will keep your family in my prayers.

That girl is the biggest piece of trash I've ever seen. I can hardly stand to watch her. If I had a student in her class after seeing that I would make sure to pull them out of that class so fast her head would spend - wouldn't that be karma if she got fired after the airing of Survivor.

 

[HonnyDipp]

Forgive me if this has already been posted. Jeff Probst posted this blog this morning, he talks about what Nakonka really did when she attacked Kelly last night, apparently, we saw the edited version:

http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/09/30/jeff-probst-blogs-survivor-nicaragua-episode-3/

 

[Kirby]

Jeff's blog:

Sorry bout smushing the bananas.”
Naonka, Survivor: Nicaragua 2010

Okay I need to preface this blog by saying that I’m very frustrated at the moment and therefore may very well write things that I later regret. Which really means that I’ve already considered if I’ll regret the comments and have decided I don’t care if I do regret them, which means I really don’t/won’t regret them at all. I know what I’m writing it and my intention is clear.

The two big reasons for my frustration:

1. Naonka
2. Marty

Naonka wins out because my frustration with Naonka touches on humanity. I was so disturbed by what I saw and heard in this episode that I could barely write this blog.

My frustration with Marty is much less emotional. It’s based on his out of control arrogance and ego and is probably just me talking to myself. That’s usually how it goes, right? It’s not ever about the “other person”… it’s always about you. That’s what my shrink says anyway. Yes, I’ve already emailed her for an appointment.

JIMMY JOHNSON
Before we get to my frustration, let me share my sadness that Jimmy Johnson is gone.

I’m probably just star struck but I really enjoyed having him around. I think he had a big target on his back from day one. He’s just too popular, too successful and too financially well off to really have a shot at winning this game. But he was a true Survivor fan. He applied three times to be on the show and I am so happy he hung in there and ended up on the show. It was a real treat for all of us and I’m guessing a real treat for a lot of fans as well.

I stand by my earlier statements that in voting him out the older tribe voted out a proven leader and the truth is they don’t have anybody to take his place. It damn sure ain’t you, Marty. I know you are very successful in your normal life, but on Survivor, the only thing you’re capable of leading are the lambs to the slaughter. Your tribemates are the lambs and the game is the slaughter.

Marty doesn’t understand Survivor 1/10th as well as he thinks he does. Never has. I’m not saying Marty can’t or won’t make it to the end, lots of people make it to the end, never fully understanding the game they are playing. But the only way Marty wins is if he takes a jury full of his older tribemates with him and at the rate they are losing challenges, that seems unlikely. (I warned you I was in a mood.)

Here’s the latest proof that Marty is being driven solely by ego and not the amazing game play as he keeps professing:

Marty: (To Dan) “Can you imagine what your friends in Manhattan are gonna say when you say you blindsided Jimmy Johnson.”

Yeah, I think they’re gonna say you missed the forest for the trees. You were conspiring about who to vote out with the one guy you should have voted out! Dan is still in this game. Now that’s amazing game play.

HAS ANYBODY SEEN JILL?
Jill is also disappointing me. Maybe it’s just a theme today: Disappointment. Could it be that I am just disappointed in myself? Maybe. I’m having a good hair day, so it can’t be that. I just had a big breakfast, so it’s not low blood sugar. Who knows.

Anyway, Jill is disappointing me because Jill should be doing much better. Jill understands the game as well or better than anybody on her tribe but she is too weak to take over.

First she gave the idol to Marty and now she’s giving her vote to Marty. She says “whatever” but I don’t buy it. I don’t know what is going on but she’s much tougher and stronger than she is showing.

I had such high hopes for her being a leader. She should have the idol in her pocket, nobody should know about it and she and Jimmy Johnson should be leading this tribe. Did you see how much fun they were having when they were all fishing together? Jill what are you doing?

Instead you have Marty, Jiimmy T and Tyrone doing the leading. If this is your fantasy Survivor line up, you’re screwed.

Marty, Jimmy T, Tyrone, if you’re mad at me, go back and read the opening paragraph – it’s all about me. This has nothing to do with you. Nadathing.

By the way, Marty, the other people are playing the game. Just because they’re not playing the way you want them to doesn’t mean they’re not playing.

I will give Marty credit for sharing the idol. Normally I’d consider this a monumental mistake, but given the vibe on this tribe, I think he was smart. It makes him look like a bit of a decent guy and nobody on this tribe (except maybe Jane) is smart enough to figure out how to make it work for them…or against Marty anyway. He’s safe for the moment.

SIDE NOTE: HOWLER MONKEYS
The Howler monkeys are everywhere in Nicaragua. They make a very loud “howl,” they sit up in the trees and throw sticks at you.

Jimmy Johnson wasn’t the only one howling back at the monkeys.

After challenges the crew would drive back through the jungle, along a long, winding, bumpy road and you could often hear the monkeys screaming. We’d often pull over just to listen and watch. Sure enough you find yourself trying to speak to them by howling back. Sometimes they responded and you felt like Jane Goodall.

FABIO
Yes I know I keep calling him Jud. Sorry. I’m not living with him 24/7. I didn’t realize how strongly the nickname had attached to him. If he lasts longer I’ll figure it out. But, how can you not dig Fabio…at least a little bit. I love that he wants to be kept around for more than “just being funny.” It’s like the hot girl who says “there is more to me than just my looks.” There probably is, but nobody cares!

Fabio, keep being funny and stop over thinking it. Funny can get you a long way in life, just like being hot. Look at Sarah Silverman… hot and funny = major success.

DAN
“I’m as strong as any of the women.” Uh, no you’re not. I don’t think Dan could beat anybody, including the unnamed “moose” he referenced. Dan, you’re a really charming guy who I like quite a bit but I am amazed you passed our physical. But you did and there you are still in the game and two other people from your tribe are gone. Okay, Wendy was justified. Ah heck, maybe Jimmy J was too.

NAONKA
Okay let’s get to it – the thing that is really bothering me today. It’s you, Naonka. I am so torn over what I saw in last night’s episode.

You KNOCKED DOWN A WOMAN WITH AN ARTIFICIAL LEG! ON PURPOSE! SPECIFICALLY BECAUSE YOU KNEW THAT WOULD THROW HER OFF BALANCE SO YOU COULD STEAL A CLUE THAT SHE FOUND FIRST!

Whew. That felt good. I feel better already.

Here’s my dilemma. Naonka’s argument is simple: “It’s a game. I should use anything to my advantage and I did. Tough beans that Kelly B has an artificial leg. Not my problem.” I can’t argue against that. She’s right. Technically.

But man, my gut turned when I saw the scene. Keep in mind I do not watch tape on location so I had no idea this had gone down and how physical it got between Naonka and Kelly B.

Had I known, I’m not sure if I could have contained myself the next time I saw Naonka. Okay that’s a lie. Of course I could have contained myself, but I certainly would have looked at Naonka a bit differently.

And then to offer an apology to the tribe for “smushing the bananas…” That was the line that hung in the air for me. She made a conscious decision to apologize for the bananas but no mention of Kelly B. (And for the record, those bananas are the equivalent of gold bars on Survivor. She ruined a big chunk of the reward they just won.)

Naonka: “I got hood. Not ghetto.” I don’t even know what that line means, but the inference is that she knows what she did was rough and that makes it even worse.

For me it just comes down to fairness in life. Yes, you can argue that Survivor is a game and anything goes and if you say that I will nod and agree with you. This is just my own point of view. For me, there is a “fairness in life” philosophy that would prohibit me from taking that kind of advantage from someone like Kelly B. I know Kelly can take care of herself but an artificial leg is not a real leg. It does not and cannot do every single thing a real leg can and when it comes to balance Kelly B is at a disadvantage.

I really found it distasteful.

I will offer this, Naonka you should be writing for a television show. You would have to write alone, because nobody would last with you in the same room, but you spit out some of the most honest and compelling comments I’ve ever heard a person say. They’re not always pleasant but they are revealing of your character and that makes them on some level worth exploring.

Make no mistake, you are a villain. I don’t think anybody watching this season would disagree. Doesn’t mean you can’t get to the end, but I would bet my house and everything in my bank account you can’t win. Then again, I thought Sash would be first off. So what do I really know.

This is Survivor folks. Bringing together a cross-section of America. Forcing them to live together, while battling against each other. It can be a nasty game.

See ya Jimmy J. Hope to catch a game with you one day.

 

[Kirby]

Forgive me if this has already been posted. Jeff Probst posted this blog this morning, he talks about what Nakonka really did when she attacked Kelly last night, apparently, we saw the edited version:

http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/09/30/jeff-probst-blogs-survivor-nicaragua-episode-3/

Oops! We had the same thing in mind.

I read on down through people's comments under Jeff's blog and one mentioned that Nayonka has in her bio that she works for the YMCA and is a personal trainer/pe teacher. If that's the case, then I'm happy that she doesn't work for a school but sad that she's working with children at the Y.

 

[DMRick]

I can't stand Nak, but we watched it a few times, and the tape didn't seem to stop and restart. I saw them 'fighting' over the clue, but I didn't think Nak actually pushed her down. They both had their hands in the basket and were scrambing for the clue...I think they both wrecked the bananas. I thought they were both pretty rough trying to be the first to get the clue. They seem to be giving Nak a lot of camera time.

 

[Robinrs]

Oops! We had the same thing in mind.

I read on down through people's comments under Jeff's blog and one mentioned that Nayonka has in her bio that she works for the YMCA and is a personal trainer/pe teacher. If that's the case, then I'm happy that she doesn't work for a school but sad that she's working with children at the Y.

That's better because at least she's not employed by a school system. She shouldn't have access to people, period.

 

[HonnyDipp]

Oops! We had the same thing in mind.

I read on down through people's comments under Jeff's blog and one mentioned that Nayonka has in her bio that she works for the YMCA and is a personal trainer/pe teacher. If that's the case, then I'm happy that she doesn't work for a school but sad that she's working with children at the Y.

NO worries! Jeff also posted a link on Twitter this morning! So it looks like great minds think alike! Looking forward to this season's reunion show cause something tells me this chick is just getting started!