Survivor China OFFICIAL THREAD

[bellytimber]

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Boo to the producers for not having at least one pure strength challenge or one where you at least have to run a little bit. They knew James would win it and thus produce less drama. I guarantee you next week they'll be some type of obstacle course.

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yeah, I admit I thought that too. But I read a few seasons ago when some producer said they have everything determined before the season starts and can't manipulate it. Actually I think they're still overreacting to when Ozzy was such a challenge monster. Also, all the knucklehead strategy this season has just made me miss Yau-Man...I still think Dreamz screwing over Yau was the most riveting thing to ever happen on this show (and haha I'm still pretty indignant about it too).

[DeuceKicker]

I'm late to the party so not much to add except that throughout the thread I've agreed with wisehand's thoughts, and I like keepitreal's passion.

James reminds me of an episode I saw of Survivorman, when Les said if you're stranded in a the desert, drink your damn water! They regularly find people who die from exposure and dehydration with half-filled canteens lying next to them because they were hoarding it.

Of course, had he been following my advice he would have used them already, but better to waste it to ensure you stay in the game than waste it and gain nothing. Besides, who woulda thunk he'd go 0-fer?

I think James had an excellent chance to win if he made it to the top two or three. A few might have resented his early domination, but I think most would applaud it--especially since he was also the hardest worker around camp.

And anybody using poker analogies should get a tempban.

[ata]

James' slowplay allowed his opponents to hit their draws... terrible move.

[4thstreetpete]

It's very easy now after watching the show to blame James but in all honesty even a blind bat would've known to use the idol tonight. Like seriously, James was such a terrible player strategy wise. There were only 7 players left and since he couldn't use the idol when it's final 4 means he only had to win 1 more immunity challenge out of 3. He had two idols ffs.

James sealed his own grave when he decided to keep both idols very early in the game. He should've gave at least one to Todd. Why he didn't do this is beyond me. It could've cemented his alliance with Todd instead it left Todd with ill feelings towards him. IMO James played the game by himself even turning on his closest alliance JRB and Denise by not allowing them in the loop.

James got what he deserved, I thought he played terribly. How he expected to hold 2 immunity idols and still fly under the radar is beyond me.