So, the twistiest Survivor episode ever, I’m thinkin’. Good thing I kept track of who was Ravu and NewMoto, because after all the switching around last night, even I’m confused. (And yes, I had Stephanie, but her name is Stacy. Sorry!)

Once again, Yau proves that he is Mighty Mighty for a little old dude. At some point, they might want to consider just how big a threat he’s been. He’s been fundamental in almost every victory his various teams have acheived. Of course, once it gets down to individual stuff, if it’s a strength battle, he’s going to have trouble, but thus far, he’s found a way to be a dominant factor. I would dearly, dearly love to see him win this thing. But it’s going to be tough!

So…with the final twist, the losing Immunity/Reward Challenge Team - Bula Bula Pt 2 - goes directly to Tribal Council, do not pass go, do not stop. And, as fate would have it, all the key players are on that team. Idol totin’ Mookie, Stacy, and Dreamz. Boo is the only one escaping certain elimination by being on the winning team. Rounding out the group is Michelle and Alex. And I had NO idea what was going to go down. Way too many options in play, including the idol. As much as I am not a Mookie fan, and often not a Dreamz fan, both of those guys at least have serious game. I just hoped they would figure out exactly when to extract themselves from the Alex/Edgardo core duo. I was happy to see they’d at least figured that out. I don’t want either of them to win, but Alex/Edgardo both get on my nerves with their game play, so I just want to see them thwarted by those they assume are weaker than themselves. Stacy, I’m on the fence about, but generally I think she’ll go snake if given the chance.

My heart is really with Yau, Earl, and Michelle. That would be a most awesome final three. Boo is delusional if he thinks he was ever in any kind of commanding role, but the man can cook, and Cassandra seems like a sweetie, but too big a swing vote and not strong enough in competitions to really earn devotion.

So, we’re at Tribal Council and I’d laugh and laugh if Alex goes home. So many plans thwarted. And it would be interestig to see what Mookie and Dreamz might do, just for entertainment purposes. Also fun? The idea of Rocky and Lisi being stuck in sequestercamp together. Ha! (And I had to wonder what the hell they must have been thinking to see the random group of people at tribal, but I guess it kind of was cleared up during the Q&A.) Which, Probst stirs the stuff again. What totally sucked is that he essentially let them communicate through Alex’s answers. I really hated that. Defeat the purpose much? I’d have much more preferred it to be totally blind. Still might have lost the one I wanted, but it would have been far more suspenseful.

I had to pray that Mook and Dreamz flipped and took out Stacy, and to my shock, they showed Mookie’s Stacy vote. And hope began to grow within! Come on, Dreamz!! Also - first time the idol has actually been in play. Glad to see Mookie playing that smart. (I know, I know. Mookie. But it’s just until Alex and Edgardo go, promise!)

So…Sob!!! Stupid Dreamz!!!! Bye bye, Michelle! I loved your spirit and platform flipping enthusiasm. Earl and Yau will be crushed. But it makes the whole idol thing way more interesting. Ha ha, Alex. Ha ha.

Which brings us to this week’s winning SHaQ Attack Blog Babe!

You were given a chance to win a free book if you got any of the following right. The more right answers, the more chances you got.

Who goes home on Dancing With the Stars - Leeza. A lot of right answers on that one. (A lot of relieved Blog Babe’s too, no matter who you voted for.)

On American Idol - it was (finally!) Haley. More correct answers went into the pot.

And on Survivor - Michelle, from NewMoto went home. SOB. And, alas, more correct votes went into the pool.

But, just like on Survivor, there can only be one winner…and this week, the winner of the free book is? Blog Babe Jennifer K!

Yay! Woo hoo!

Next week? A Very Special SHaQ! Stay tuned.

In the meantime, have a great weekend. And thanks for keeping my pup in your thoughts. I’ll take all the good vibes I can get.

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