Survivor Insider: Episode 12

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Joan

Tuesday, January 15, 2002 - 08:01 pm Click here to edit this post
Sorry for the delay folks! I am back in town now and actually managed to avoid all talk of Survivor until after I had watched my tape and found out first hand the results. :)

The boys compare facial hair—Ethan, Lex and Tom are sitting around. Ethan grumbles at his beard and scratches it. Tom asks if it is bugging him because he thinks it looks good as opposed to Lex’ that has a bit of “salt n’ pepper.” Lex says he knows. Ethan likes Lex’ better because his own is curly and not really soft yet so when he sleeps, it digs into his face. “It is still in the pubic stage.” Lex’ is soft and Tom’s is even softer because he had it before he even came out there. Lex likes his because it isn’t all scraggly anymore even though it is salt and peppered. Lex comments that Brandon’s was really bad because it had a bunch of patches of skin in it. Tom says he is going to do what Frank’s did and just have the beard end a bit under his chin instead of going all down his neck. Lex says he is going to trim his just above his Adam’s apple and Tom and Ethan tell him he needs to go higher up his chin. Ethan doesn’t care, he is shaving his for sure. Lex tells Tom to shave the part of his beard that goes all the way up to his eyebrows. Lex doesn’t have that problem and Ethan had never noticed it on Tom. Lex says Tom could cover his whole face in hair and look like a monkey! Tom already feels like one. They discuss different ways to shave their beards to look sharp. Tom thinks Lex should shave his to where it is just one little “string” that goes down from his ears and across his jaw. Ethan says no, Lex would look like a “homeboy.” Lex says he is going to do his like the guy from Spinal Tap. Ethan laments that his beard is still so thin along the corners of his mouth so he cannot make a handlebar moustache. Tom wants to blacken the area under his bottom lip and let it grow long. Lex tells him that that is called a “soul patch.” Ethan used to have a small line running from his bottom lip down to his chin. Tom wonders whether anyone would notice if he blackened that one piece of beard. Lex says yes because all the rest of Tom’s hair is grey. Tom takes his hat off and rubs his bald head. He explains that he wears his hat to protect his head because last summer he didn’t and his head burned. Even after it had healed, it still flaked and looked like dandruff. “It was terrible!” Someone told him that wearing a hat would pull all his hair out but he would rather be “bald headed than blind!”

Encounter with a hyena—Ethan, Lex and Tom look to have just woken up. Tom says they need to get to work and he doesn’t know why they didn’t just give them a 4-wheeler so they could run down there and get the water. A group of birds fly overhead with some music in the background. Tom and Lex recognize them and Lex guesses that they are cranes. Ethan runs toward the edge of the boma having spotted a hyena. Lex points out that the cranes have their “crests(?)” straight up on their heads. They figure the cranes must have found a kill. Lex attributes the increased animal activity to the light rains they have had. Tom has noticed a lot of zebras around. Last night Ethan heard a roar and then zebras “honking.” Lex says he heard a lot of it too. Tom wonders if the hyena is after the cranes but Lex says hyenas normally don’t hunt birds like that because they are scavengers. Lex observes that the birds are not even afraid of the hyena and are going near him. Tom jokes about Frank getting his spear. Lex says that hyenas usually travel in packs like dogs but even now and then you will get a lone one like the one they are watching now. Two cranes waltz right by the hyena and one spreads and beats its wings. They guys laugh at the way the bird is showing off. Lex thinks the hyena is still looking for the kill.

Sweet dreams of food—Ethan, Tom, Lex and Kim sit around together in the morning. Ethan had a dream that Kelly had won a RC and got to go out to a beach house but that afterward, everyone got to go and there was thick cinnamon raisin French toast. Ethan poured a whole bunch of syrup and melted butter on top and scarfed it down. Lex dreamed, for some reason, of hard store bought oatmeal cookies, the Mothers brand. Everyone tries to describe them but they are not getting it right and Lex tries to describe the kind he is thinking of. In his dream, there were ten different varieties of them, some with icing on top, and he was eating bag after bag after bag of them. Tom likes to eat macaroons with peanut butter on them. “Not macaroon macaroons? Macaroons are a Jewish thing” Ethan says. Ethan and Kim try to describe the kind they are talking about and Tom just looks confused.

Fond reminiscences of SURVIVOR AFRICA—Tom remembers how hard the first three days were. Before he left, he told his son they’d probably find him dead out there before he came home. Those first three days surprised Ethan as well. They were not what he thought they would be. Lex was just stunned that it was real and that they will actually let you pass out, etc. When Tom heard the lions, he realized that they were not being protected out there. Kim realized that the challenges could be dangerous too. They all list the parts of them that have been bruised, sliced, and otherwise hurt. Tom remembers Silas laying under the water tower just drinking and drinking. Lex is surprised that they allowed him to do this and were not rationing the water. Kim says that they actually were but compared to what Silas was used to, what he got was a lot.

Lex & Jeff Probst give toys to Wamba’s children—Jeff and Lex are in the hospital with some of its staff. Jeff explains that they have brought some toys for the children. A doctor says this is good because sometimes the children are in the hospital for a long time and are left alone. Lex kneels down and opens the box in front of some of the kids. He hands out brightly coloured toy firetrucks, matchbox cars, stackable rings, a telephone and other plastic toys. One of the doctors says “Santa! Santa!” (I am not sure if that is a Swahili word but I am guessing he means it in the English context.) Lex is grinning very widely as he makes his way between the box and the table full of children and he is almost laughing with happiness. (This clip may have been intended for the show because it has the signature music in it although it is worse than a home video with the camera swooping all over.) Lex and Jeff move around the room watching the kids with the toys and occasionally helping them with them. The kids are totally engrossed. Several nuns and nurses also stand around in the room.

Ethan’s a pretty horny guy/Lex on sex—Ethan worried about sex before he got to Africa because he is a “pretty horny guy” who loves girls and loves sex. To be honest though, he has not had one thought about sex since he has been out there. He has never thought “God, I’ve got to get laid.” He had expected to be a “sex crazy guy with all these half naked girls out here” but he hasn’t kissed anyone and even hugging is not attractive to him. He has no sexual desire at all right now but he is sure it will come back when he gets some energy. Maybe it is a mental thing because it would be a waste of energy to think about how to get a girl. It is also physical because after a long soccer game, you are really drained and “don’t wanna...do that.” Out there, you are tired all the time, dehydrated and hungry. Cuts to Lex. Lex also wondered before he came whether he could come out there for 39 days and “be horny the whole time.” He is really surprised to find that “your sex drive…at least my sex drive has been curbed the whole time I’ve been out here!” He is not sure if it is diet, his focus on the game or fatigue.

T’s chances are slim & none, & Slim just left town—At this point, Theresa is spending every minute thinking about what to do and even wakes up through the night thinking about it. She cannot take naps during the day anymore knowing this is her last day if she cannot pull something out. Normally she cannot sleep on TC days but especially so now. For the last 48 hrs at least, this has been on her mind. She talked with Kim about a few options but she knows her chances to pull something off are slim. She desperately needs to win immunity but knows she is up against four strong people and her chances are slim. She will still “try my darndest to win it” but she is looking at every other strategy she can. She has talked to Kim, Tom and Ethan but the guys’ alliance is so strong that it will be hard to break through. She and Kim are on the same page but to make a difference for her, they have to get someone to break. Theresa will fight every inch of the way until she doesn’t have any more hope though. “It’s looking pretty…pretty grim.” She and Kim talked about voting for Lex but they need one more person to avoid a tie. Tom said he shook on an alliance on the second day but T doesn’t know how he can stick with an alliance like that. Tom wants Lex off which he revealed at the last two TCs but he cannot vote him because of the agreement and wants everyone else to do his “dirty work” for him so he can still look like the “good guy.” Tom is playing both sides in T’s eyes and, from watching others who have done this, she doesn’t think it will work out for him. Ethan yesterday mentioned that he would think about it. Lex is winning RCs and Ics including a “beautiful automobile.” Lex has had a good run in her opinion and even if he left tomorrow, he has done well. She is not sure that she and Kim will be able to get through the Lex-Tom-Ethan alliance but it is an option they are trying for.

Tom learns about Jews—Tom, Ethan, Theresa and Kim are laying around eating. Tom asks whether Ethan has ever seen a blonde haired Jew. Ethan says he has and Kim confirms that she has as well. Ethan mumbles something about Ronnie (Newburg?) being Jewish but Tom dismisses it saying he is a Baptist. Kim mumbles something else to which Tom saying “Ronnie Newburg, he just ignorant!” (I apologise, I really have no idea who they are talking about and it is hard to hear this clip.) Kim says that they went to “Jewish Mass” one time and there were blond haired blue eyed people there. Carrie in college (her daughter maybe?) was engaged to a guy named Kevin who was Jewish. All her best friends in high school were Jewish. Tom is surprised. “I prolly woulda had some but I ain’t ever seen none!” he exclaims then allows that he may have seen one but just didn’t know. He knows he’ll see some when he goes to NY though, “ a whole town of em.” Tom says he wouldn’t mind Ethan taking him to Mass sometime. Ethan and Kim correct him, “temple.” He says again he wants to go by the Temple. Ethan says alright and Kim warns him that you have to be quiet there. “What the hell do ya mean? Think I can’t be quiet?” he chuckles. “It’s in Hebrew you know” says Ethan, all the while laying with his back to Tom. Tom admits he doesn’t know Hebrew but he’ll just act like he does.

Is someone gonna visit Viagra Falls?—Tom speculates that the surprise visit may mean their going to see something. Kim agrees saying a visit does not necessarily imply a visitor. Ethan guesses it could be a visit to Mount Kenya. Tom guesses “Viagra Falls.” Lex and Ethan laugh and Ethan corrects him—“Victoria Falls.” Ethan guesses a resident of Kenya may visit them, perhaps a famous person or political figure. Kim reads the clue out loud again and affirms that visit does not mean visitor. Theresa sits eating out of a bowl this whole time. Tom wants to go snorkeling. He then clarifies that he doesn’t really mean snorkeling, he means where you “go underwater and swim with a tank on your back.” He finally remembers that it is called scuba diving. Kim examines the clue some more and wonders if the challenge will have something to do with a haiku. Ethan says maybe they will have to write one to which Tom loudly protests. “I can’t even say haiku!” Lex explains what a haiku is. He then tells them authoritatively that no one says “I am going to go visit a place,” the word visit is reserved for people that you would want to see—visiting with that person. (He speaks the King’s English, King Lex that is.) He doesn’t think it will be a visit from their families though. Ethan speculates that maybe the winner picks someone and they go some place. Kim wonders if they will visit another tribe. Tom asks who everyone put down on their application. (Perhaps they had to choose who they would like to visit if given the chance?) He himself put down his wife then laments that he can see her but nobody else. Ethan put down Mohammed Ali and Bob Marley.

Tribal Council voting—Kim votes for Theresa saying it “broke my heart” when she found out that T had lied to her earlier because she had thought they were very close and honest with one another. She knows it is only a game though and that they will be close friends afterward. Tom votes for “T-Bird” saying she has been a good friend but he had to vote for someone. She is the “second good friend I’ve got.” (He mumbles a bunch of other stuff but sounds like that guy on King of the Hill.) Ethan votes for “T-Bird” saying she is amazing and has more will than anyone out there. He was amazed by her winning the challenge where she kept her arm up and also by the time she came back to camp and started a fire on her own because she had never done it herself. He can’t wait to see her afterward. Lex votes for “T-bird” saying she is a “remarkable woman and a good friend.” “Take care my darling.” Theres votes for Tom saying it isn’t a vote of betrayal, it was “an agreed upon vote.” “Good luck buddy” she says as she kisses the ballot.

Ark

Tuesday, January 15, 2002 - 09:19 pm Click here to edit this post
Thanks once again. I've been checking everyday because I knew you wouldn't let me down.

About their beards. I think Ethan looked sooo much better with his beard and was disappointed that he shaved it off. I saw him on Regis & Kelly (I think) and it looked like he's growing it back. Maybe his girlfriend liked the look too.

Tntitanfan

Wednesday, January 16, 2002 - 05:18 am Click here to edit this post
Thanks, Joan! YOu have been missed -

Mindyrama

Wednesday, January 16, 2002 - 11:24 am Click here to edit this post
"Ethan’s a pretty horny guy. Ethan worried about sex before he got to Africa because he is a “pretty horny guy” who loves girls and loves sex."

Are you trying to torture me??

Joan

Wednesday, January 16, 2002 - 12:34 pm Click here to edit this post
lol I was actually really surprised to hear that about Ethan. He is so quiet plus I got the impression that he was pretty religious. There was also that clip with Lex and Tom giving him advice on picking up women so I pretty much thought he was a virgin. haha Guess I was WAY off.

Twiggyish

Wednesday, January 16, 2002 - 01:40 pm Click here to edit this post
You gotta watch the quiet ones..LOL

Moondance

Wednesday, January 16, 2002 - 02:00 pm Click here to edit this post
That's what my Mom always said!

He is a Scorpio! True ~n~ True!

Car54

Wednesday, January 16, 2002 - 03:34 pm Click here to edit this post
Did anyone see Ethan on Howard Stern? I heard he was MUCH more outspoken there!

Mindyrama

Thursday, January 17, 2002 - 08:27 am Click here to edit this post
DAMN!!! NO! I missed that one! What'd he say?? Anything new??

ps- (scorpios! yuck!)I swore myself off them a long time ago.

Lancecrossfire

Thursday, January 17, 2002 - 01:04 pm Click here to edit this post
Thanks Joan! Still learning things right up to the end.

Sunshinemiss

Thursday, January 17, 2002 - 03:01 pm Click here to edit this post
Thanks Joan, love the behind the scenes stuff, appreciate the time and effort.

Pamy

Friday, January 18, 2002 - 08:02 pm Click here to edit this post
thanks joan, great job as usual!!!!

Pamy

Friday, January 18, 2002 - 08:05 pm Click here to edit this post
thanks joan, great job as usual!!!!