Survivor commentary

Are you a survivor? Let's find out. Consider this scenario:

Q: On the eve of tribal council, you are informed that either you or another tribemate of similar age, gender and physical stature will be sent home. In reaction to this troubling news, you would

a) Quietly band together with the other would-be loser and approach the two young women in the ruling alliance about switching their votes. Suggest that perhaps they should rethink their strategy of hitching their wagon to a certified nutbar who's going through extreme nicotine withdrawal and has already threatened to quit the game and a flake who kept their "secret" alliance secret for all of three hours. Point out that the women currently outnumber the men and they could solidify this numeric advantage by ousting the lunatic.

b) Quietly shed a few sad, sad tears and blame your demise on the fact that the cool kids don't like you.

A: Let's just say that one of these strategies might keep you in the game for more than 6 days. The other probably will not.

Yes, that was a pathetic display of passivity on the part of the older ladies last night. There are times in the game when the numbers are against you and there's just not much the targeted player can do to prevent the inevitable. Last night was not one of those times.