Survivor Vanuatu: Episode 9
"Sarge, We Salute You!"
By Alisa
November 15, 2004
No one was more shocked than Sarge (besides me) when Twila chose to vote for him along with the women despite having found out that she had been outplayed and outright lied to by Julie who had told her that she was promised the same deal; making it to the Final Four with Sarge and the boys.
The Early Show
The plan went swimmingly. The women did their part by voting off Sarge along with the help of Twila and Chris (surprise surprise!) who, for some unknown reason and despite pledging his fidelity to Sarge, chose to vote him out. The only guy true to his initial alliance and last agreement was Chad who, by all rights should win the whole thing just because I couldn't stand to see any of the women or Chris get their hands on any of that million dollars.
On Friday morning, when the future Mrs. Moonves, Julie Chen, interviewed Sarge, he had nothing but a smile on his face. He didn't hold any grudges nor grouse about the tribemates who voted him out. As an aside, Rory, the week before, had nothing nice to say about anyone. Back to Sarge: He said it had been a great experience and now he was returning to his beautiful wife of twenty years and to train the men for whom he can serve as a fine example of a decent guy.
But what about putting a dress on Twila and taking her to dinner because she was such a lady?
This Season's Show In General
Some people have likened it to Survivor: Africa in terms of non-excitement, but I think that each series takes on its own flavor and none of them are alike or uneventful. This season's dynamics have been unique in the strength that the women displayed right from the start, and despite the different temperaments, no one other than Rory has been in the least bit controversial. Is that good? Not really. Is that bad? Not really.
It didn't match up to Borneo, Outback, the Marquesas or Pearl Islands, but it's like playing the hand that you're dealt. Until you turn those cards over, you don't know what you have, and then it's time to play it. Okay, dammit, I'm still upset that stupid Vincent went to Hong Kong and lost everything including the Grand Waimea Hotel-I can't help it, I'm hooked on North Shore, okay?-to those card sharks over there.
Unanswered Questions
No one appears to be starving or losing tons of weight. A reference was made early on to manioc which was also a staple food in an earlier series, but why is no one griping or lying around too weak to do anything? They are eating plantains and coconuts, but it's kind of a mystery to me that they're not wasting away.
Suggestions for Future Generations of Survivor
Can we please stop dividing tribes into men/women or even dividing them at all? It would be great to have everyone together right from the start and individual effort and immunity would be the order of the day. Then we'd see what the game is all about. One tribe and allegiance only to yourself. That's the way to go.
Alisa loves the Ocean, granola and winemaking. When not busy with that, writing is her biggest thrill, well almost. She can be reached at california_girl100@yahoo.com
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