buh-bye.

A few weeks ago, I was sooo mad at those dumb Zhan Hu girls, Jaime and P-G, for brazenly throwing a challenge, and so early in the game. Yes, they had a strategy, which was to maintain their numbers for the post-merge Tribal Councils, but considering how often things change in the game of Survivor, both with alliances and with the rules of the game, it was a pretty disgusting gamble. I wanted to smoosh Jaime's face in the mud for all her smirking, particularly since it seemed like my favorite player, Grave-Digging James, would be the next on the chopping block. James, of course, was no fool and understood what was happening. Ultimately, Aaron was voted off instead of James, but according to the girls' strategy, the next challenge would be thrown as well, and James would then go home.

Of course, luck and circumstances changed, James was given the Hidden Immunity Idol by Fei Long tribe, and the girls realized of their own accord that throwing challenges is stupid. So they won the next time, James stayed, Useless Sherea went home, and this week the two tribes merged.

But karma can be such a beautiful thing. When P-G and Jaime acted like such little twits two weeks ago, my only wish was that they would get bitten back just as hard for their poor strategy and ill will. This wish was amplified as they pondered this week whether James might actually be loyal to Zhan Hu, post-merge. As if!

So, James found the Hidden Immunity Idol on his own tribe's beach, leaving him with two to his name (score). Then, Jaime found the Pseudo Immunity Idol, and became fully convinced that she had the right item. Throughout the episode, she congratulated herself for having this so-called secret weapon, and for being so much smarter than she looked, for being no Jessica Simpson.

Best lines of the night:
“There is no way this dummy [Jaime] would have picked it up thinking it’s the Idol. It would have to say Immunity something on it. The thought of this woman having a blank one, I would not be able to take it. I would pass out in pure joy. My head would explode! Please let that happen! Please!” -James

“Wow, does she [Jaime] have to catch up! She’s on the small bike in the back peddling as fast as she can!” - Todd

All in all, this Survivor ep was an absolute classic. Before Jeff tallied the votes, Jaime stepped up to ask about her Non-Immunity Plaque and of course was denied. She was sent packing, the rest of the tribe smirking all the while at the big ol' "Dumber than Jessica Simpson's Pet Doggy" sign hanging on her back. Bye, Jaime!

And James, just keep your wits about you; watch out for that wily Todd. P.S. Love your public assessment of Jean-Robert! He is a poker player and absolutely shouldn't talk so much.