Rupert Playing A Good Game???
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Lorry

Friday, October 10, 2003 - 08:55 am EditMoveDeleteIP
There's been a good bit of speculation as to how well Rupert is doing, and if his strength will be his downfall after the merge.

From my point of view, I'd like to think Rupert is playing a smart game. He left Drake, but he also left the idea that Burton should go... and lo and behold, quite surprisingly, Burton is gone.

That's pretty smart.... get rid of the other muscle, assuring Rupert that the competitions, once they are merged and it's every man/woman for theirselves, will be easier for him to win.

In the meantime, he's going to be the hero for the Morganites... gain their respect, and perhaps their alliance when it comes to the merge.

IF... that's IF Rupert is really playing the game smart.... JMO

Or, am I fooling myself? What do you think? Do you think Rupert orchestrated Burton's leaving? Who would Rupert want out next?

Maris

Friday, October 10, 2003 - 10:11 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I dont know if Rupert is playing a good game. He is playing a game that will take him to the merge. I see him being evicted if he Sandra, Christa and Trish cant keep their alliance. If they stick together then I see them as the final four with rupert remaining till the final two.

At some point though if there are more men going into the merge, Rupert will be first on their list to go.

Denecee

Friday, October 10, 2003 - 10:30 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I think Rupert is playing from his heart. He's just a big ole pirate who wants his bounty. I think Christa has a crush on him. Burton didn't have a clue who Rupert was or he would have never came to Rupert to oust Christa.

Mack

Friday, October 10, 2003 - 10:51 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I think Rupert is playing the game well but maybe it's just because Rupert is being Rupert and it works in that environment. The fact that he works with troubled teens is enough to make him my favorite. He's "street smart". It's one of the hardest fields of social work or psychology today and I have a great deal of respect for him. Combine that with how he's playing the game makes me want him to win. My concern is that after the merge a group of the weaker players will get together and vote him out as a threat.

Pantageas

Friday, October 10, 2003 - 11:20 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Rupert seems to be playing a strong game in keeping his tribe together, and supporting them any way he can. However,I don't see him making the moves that will take him far after the merge. Maybe he can start doing that by spending some time in the Morgan camp...

Maris

Friday, October 10, 2003 - 11:31 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree Pantageas. The one thing about Rupert is he is not a stupid man. I am betting he will be working very hard with the Morgan tribe to get their trust.

Enigma2

Friday, October 10, 2003 - 12:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Under the theory that good, strong competitors are eventually considered to be a threat, I think that at some point, Rupert will be voted out.

But in the meanwhile, I intend to enjoy him for as long as I can.

Makays

Friday, October 10, 2003 - 12:11 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
After the show last night I started to wonder if:

The big what if:

Next week they give Rupert the choice to stay with the Morgan tribe or return to his original tribe.

I wouldn't put it past MB to try and even up the two tribes for a more even competion till they merge.

With maybe a stipulation that if Rupert stays with Morgan they can't vote him out. He has immunity till the two tribes merge.

If that scenario should happen, and I'm Rupert, I would have a tough desicion. Stay and be safe for a few weeks or go back to Drake because if he didn't he would be betraying them.

Cinbins

Friday, October 10, 2003 - 11:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think Rupert is being Rupert. He is good!

Lorry

Saturday, November 08, 2003 - 07:56 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Have any of us had a change of heart on this subject? Are we soon to see a very different, a very aggressive Rupert now that the merge has happened???

Jami

Saturday, November 08, 2003 - 09:11 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I think Rupert is playing the best game possible. He is strong and can win challenges.
He is a provider.
And it seems he has a good core group (Christa and Sandra).
But so many things are out of his hands.
But here's to hoping he prevails!

Sunshyne4u

Saturday, November 08, 2003 - 07:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think that Jami has hit the nail on the head. Rupert only has Christa and Sandra firmly in his corner. Andrew would have been 'in 'with Rupert after a day or so post merge...but he was voted OUT. Jon? I am not sure if he is a Rupert fan.
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At this point, I think Rupert did play a good game. BUT he allowed the Drake tribe to split into TWO factions quite early in the game....if he had confronted Burton, Shawn and Michelle and cleared the air the Drake tribe would have been more unified and strong. They wouldnt have thrown the comp just to try to get rid of Burton.
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It was interesting to me that Rupert cleared the air with Burton about the bullying that had occurred previously. This alliance could be the best thing at this time for both of the strongest guys in Balboa.

Lauram

Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 07:40 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Sunshyne ITA that it was GREAT that Rupert confronted Burton. That shows a lot of inner strength on his part. He was able to recognize that all the jocks made fun of the little fat guy and he seems to have come to terms with it in his life. Now he is able to be stronger than those jocks and make them feel small for Burtons teasing.

You go Rupert!

And, I think it was very big of Burton to simply say he was sorry. He didn't try to backpeddal by saying "I only meant it in fun" or "Oh, I didn't say it that much" or "Hey shawn was doing it too". He did take responsibility for his actions and I give him credit!!

Go Burton!!

Llkoolaid

Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 10:33 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Lauram, I agree with your above post. I think Burton and Rupert will make a great team but wonder if the little weasle will put a wedge in there. Jon has got to go or Rupert is in trouble.