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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 11:38 am
I don't think Russell was voted out because he's a good game player in fact, the actuality is he hasn't won in 2 attempts. He was voted out because he acts smarmy, is untrustworthy, a known liar, a saboteur of his own tribe, and seems to be lazy around camp. Why do people think he’s a good game player. Did he get any votes in the finale, I can’t remember. Actually I would have loved if he went to the final 2-3 and lost again. He plays a losing strategic game and whoever hooks up with him will win the game in the end…if they make it to the end.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 11:47 am
Bingo, Lilfair.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 12:16 pm
Which is why it may have been poor strategy to eliminate him. You're golden if you go to the end with him. He couldn't even get any votes when he was up against two people who had already won a million dollars on Survivor.
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 12:20 pm
Jimmer
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 12:53 pm
But then again... you could be penalized in votes for bringing Russell to the end. The jury may feel you voted out someone that was worthy of making it to the end, to keep Russell who did nothing to make it to the end. In Heroes v. Villains, Parvati, who played a great social game, couldn't get the "Russell stink" off her when it came to jury votes.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 12:57 pm
Yes, but his sleez factor and his disposition trumps keeping him around. It's miserable enough out there not to want to deal with his obnoxiousness. It doesn't matter he's gone. 3 strikes and he's out....so now the game begins without him. I would have completely changed my opinion of Russell if he didn't leave in felling to his knees weeping. It would have appreciated him if he went out head held high and not thrown his tribe under da bus....not that anything he said will help the other tribe....they are weak weak weak.
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Maris
Member
03-27-2002
| Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 12:58 pm
The problem with bringing Russell to the end if you are a player, is spending 29 days wondering whether he is targeting you, getting everyone against you, lying to you, etc. He isn't a strong physical competitor so I would have kicked him off first week. I love Boston Rob, love watching him and have been a big fan ever since his first stint on survivor. But I tell you this, if I was on that Island, I would be gunning for him and would make it my mission to get rid of him too.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 1:12 pm
What Maris said. If I was on the island (and I like Rob too) I would keep Rob around until the merge, making sure that I kept in his good favor, and then work to get him out after that. He is strong and likeable and would probably be fun to have around camp, but after it gets to individual tasks I would want him gone.
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Tater
Member
03-19-2003
| Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 1:38 pm
I am so very glad Russell is gone. IMHO He over stayed his welcome by two seasons. Watching him break down and then return to normal so quickly just reinforced my opinion.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 2:12 pm
Am I the only one who'd never heard of Rochambeau before last night? Je suis une ignoramus!
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Whoami
Member
08-02-2001
| Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 2:27 pm
Me either Tish. I had to look it up.
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Darrellh
Member
07-21-2004
| Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 2:32 pm
I've heard of it, but only from watching Southpark
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 2:36 pm
and Bill and Ted
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Whoami
Member
08-02-2001
| Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 2:36 pm
Hmmm....I didn't see Russell falling to his knees. I even watched it again just for that, and all I saw was when he bent over, resting his hands on his knees. Did I miss something?
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Brenda1966
Member
07-02-2002
| Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 2:48 pm
You're not the only one Tishala! I hadn't heard of it either. I figured he meant rock-paper-scissors. Learn something new every day!
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Konamouse
Member
07-15-2001
| Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 4:53 pm
If you watch The Big Bang Theory, you know it's "rock-paper-scissors-lizard-Spock"! it's easy to beat Russell at tribal...but it's hard to get there with him in the game unless you are his "chosen one" b/c he will lie to your face and stab you in the back. they all know how he plays and how he is nasty in the confessionals (has he ever said anything "nice" about any one else in the game???) his ego and sense of personal entitlement is disgusting and i'd only trust as far as I could toss him. Rob is similar (lies to your face) but he also says it like it is and if you are eliminated-blindsided, it's for a valid game reason beyond "he/she's stupid" (ala Russell's opinion). yup, Rob is very dangerous in this game and if he makes final tribal, he's going to give all the logical reason for him to win and they will be quite valid. don't take him with you to the end, that's for sure.

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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 8:39 pm
Warning: Keep your barf bag handy. From my favorite exit interview site. They do ask Russell good questions tho. Exclusive: Russell Hantz talks about 'Survivor: Redemption Island' realitytvworld
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Kappy
Member
06-28-2002
| Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 8:50 pm
I don't know. I'm as sick of Rob thinking everyone is suppose to obey him and do as he says as I am of Russell. They both have a sense of entitlement that is just boring to see repeated over and over. I want to watch the newbies fight it out.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-02-2002
| Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 9:12 pm
The thing with Rob is that he says a lot of it tongue in cheek, whereas I don't think Russel is joking. I think Rob plays it up for the cameras, but I think Russel is just being Russel -- no act!
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Colordeagua
Member
10-24-2003
| Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 9:38 pm
I don't like Russell's reality -- even if Survivor is a reality show.
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Shenanagon
Member
07-28-2009
| Friday, March 11, 2011 - 2:14 am
ya me either Color but I have to hand it to Russell that he was 100% into the game which I do appreciate. That said I wouldn't trust him for cheap change.
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Shenanagon
Member
07-28-2009
| Friday, March 11, 2011 - 2:15 am
I think Rob is smart in that he doesn't react to all the girly flirting in a way to sideline his plans. He uses everything and he's going to need to because right now his tightest ally is Pink Undies lol
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, March 11, 2011 - 5:24 am
i think his biggest ally is Grant
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-28-2004
| Friday, March 11, 2011 - 7:05 am
My DVR took a dump on me the other night and recorded only the first 10 mins of the show. Is there a good place online to watch?
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Friday, March 11, 2011 - 7:39 am
ITA, Brenda! Rob has a great sense of humor and plays to the camera in his confessionals -
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