March 1

The ClubHouse: Archives: -- SHOW SUMMARIES --: March 1

Lisa

Sunday, March 04, 2001 - 04:37 pm Click here to edit this post

The show began with the Kucha Tribe returning from tribal council in the rain. They were all soaked and their tent was leaking. There was a huge storm with thunder and lightning.

Day 16 – Michael at the Kucha camp said he has been changed by the way of life they have been living. Alicia said there are 4 more days until the merger. 10 players will be merged together. The pressure is on Ogakor to win next so as to not go into the merger at a disadvantage. At the Ogakor camp, Jerri complained about how hungry she was. She said she might go psycho if she doesn't get chocolate and that it releases the same endorphins as sex. Amber and Jerri went on and on about chocolate and Colby knew Jerri was not talking about: chocolate but more about sex with him. Colby said they were driving him nuts "bring on Kucha and get rid of these goons" was what he said. The two were yelling their heads off about chocolate and other foods and Colby was getting very agitated.

The Kucha Tribe discovered that they could eat the chicken feed. They thought it was good so fried some up. It was popping like popcorn. They all chowed down on it. The tribe was so happy while the other camp was starving. They made the chicken feed 3 times a day and really had no idea what they were eating. At Ogakor - Jerri and Amber found some green tomatoes on a vine. Keith wanted Jerri to wait until they ripened, but Jerri refused and began to fry them up. The two were fighting back and forth... Colby said he was about to lose it with the two of them. Keith was a chef yet Jerri basically told him he doesn't know what he's talking about. Tina said Jerri makes her feel uncomfortable, they are always walking on eggshells. Not many of them liked her fried green tomatoes. Colby ate them and seemed to enjoy them.

Day 17 – The tree mail told them that they would be competing for a picnic. Jerri was very excited and ran along yelling and carrying on. At the Kucha Tribe, they feared being in the dark but liked the idea of a picnic. They decided to practice for the challenge by blindfolding each other and being led by one person as per the clue. The other tribe just lounged around talking about the picnic and following yoga headed by Jerri. The tribes met Jeff for the challenge. He gave them an example of what they would be playing for - one dorito per tribe and a mountain dew. Each tribe shared the dorito and drink. Each tribe must select one set of eyes and the rest will be blindfolded. The leader will have to navigate their team members through a series of tasks using only their voices sitting on a perch. Jerri was the caller for Ogakor, and Nick called for Kucha. They players had to pick up logs and move them forward completely blind. Ogakor seemed to be leading after the tribe filled their buckets with water. But right at the end, Kucha came from behind to win the Doritos and Mountain Dew and the Ogakor Tribe were bitterly disappointed. Colby was particularly angry and threw a bucket of water at Jerri. Amber looked like she was going to cry. In the meantime, Kucha chowed down on chips and drinks, while dancing in front of their rivals.

Day 18 – Tina at the Ogakor camp said that it was a "have to win" day for the tribe. Jerri felt that everyone was being lighthearted so she left the camp and went for a walk. Colby sat alone and thought about the game. Jerri said she was looking forward to getting into the other tribe. At Kucha - Michael caught 2 fish only and chowed down on popcorn. Michael was blowing on the fire and inhaled smoke. He passed out in the fire and burned his hands severely. He ran into the water with his teammates trying to help him. The medics were called in immediately to look at him, but the skin was coming off his hands. He screamed in pain. Nick explained that when it first happened, he thought Michael was having a seizure. The medics arrived and Michael asked them for drugs because the pain was too great. They gave him an anesthetic. They wrapped up his severely burnt hands and helped him out of the water. A helicopter arrived to take him away to the hospital. The others consoled each other as Michael left the camp. The others said goodbye to him in his stoned state. The girls cried while the boys comforted them.

At Ogakor, Jerri picked up the mail to discover there was an accident at the Kucha camp. She returned to tell the others the news. The immunity challenge was cancelled and all five of them will go to the merger. The tribes are now equal at five. The tribe speculated on what could have happened at the Kucha camp.
Elisabeth at the Kucha tribe said how hard it was to see the accident happen to Michael as they've all bonded as a group. Rodger talked about how the team would have to win this thing together now, and how possibly the accident might have brought them all closer. Jeff said the merger will be intense and figures Ogakor will have compassion for the tribe, but were not part of the experience. Jeff felt that their tribe had them at a disadvantage and that his tribe will eat up and spit out the Ogakor tribe. The tribe cooked their supper in silence and said a prayer for Michael's surgery on his hands.

The show ended with a word from Michael - saying how the game was about playing for him, not winning per se.