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For 39 days, 16 castaways were stranded in Asia.  Every 3 days on the island became a 1-hour show.  The first contestant eliminated pockets $2500.  Each successive eliminated contestant wins more money, through the next-to-last Survivor, who receives $100,000.  The final Survivor wins a million dollars!

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Day 16: Heeeeere fishy fishy...

So Tom and Rupert are up and about before the sun... and Amber, and Sue, and Boston Rob, and Jenna, and Alicia. Mission: fish. They love the prospect, even though Tom is a bit nervous, as he may take the place of father with his angling skills. Rupert: "I like the fact that none of them could fish." Meanwhile, Sue's providing... snails. And I know how she feels at the moment. First no one likes those damn things, and now everyone likes 'em. Can't win, can you?

Then comes the drop. "Recollect!" Good head on her shoulders. Meanwhile, Rupert's getting dinner for the rest of the time on the island. Boston Rob's laughing it up. "He can continue to feed me until it's time for him to go. And that time will be determined by me." Robism 1: The way to a man's heart...

A bit later, we're starting to talk about the merge. And there will be one, because, well, this is Survivor and that's the way it goes until Mark Burnett can find a way about it. Rupert would be thrilled. Alicia is actually looking at Jenna and Rupert as swings because of their previous tribal lines. We then go back to who might've been gone from Mojo Jojo as a result of last night's Tribal. Sue and Tom both wish it was Hatch. Of course you know, it was Hatch. Sue's REALLY wishing for Hatch's removal. "He just gets naked. And at this point, we're over it. So yesterday, what happens at the challenge, he throws his hands up in the air, and thrusts his hips and starts rubbing himself upon me."

Pay careful attention, because this sets the tone for the rest of the episode. She swears that she'll hug every Mogo Mogo if Richard was voted off. Still replaying the moment in her mind, she can't sleep. She can only see Richard naked. "Why did he touch me? Why didn't he just walk past me?" Enter distraught, as Amber and Alicia notice, citing that her husband is watching. Alicia tries to comfort, but to no avail.

Boston Rob's ideas? "She's a smart player and she's trying to get some money out of it, or it's something that's really bothering her. But a situation this serious... you have to give her a benefit of the doubt. Nobody knows what Sue's thinking except Sue."

The day goes on, and Amber thinks that stuff's brewing. Sue's not even eating. She's not talking. She's basically saying, in different words, of course, "Stick a fork in me, I'm done." Rupert said that she could've handled it differently, like crying "Foul" instead of acting like Miss Priss.

Tom, on the other hand, is saying the same thing... with the words that I used.

Later still, Jenna, Amber, and Rupert talk alliances with Rob. "Rob and I are on the outs. We'll save you if you save us," Amber says. The four enter into said alliance, with Rob saying, "If you honestly honor your alliance, you go to the end, no matter what. Once it gets to the final four, every man for himself." even as he's not really trusting of Rupert at all. Robism 2: Keep your friends close...

That said, day 17, and... coffee MAIL!:

"You'll do some high steppin', while rewards sail through the sky. So wave your hands and stomp your feet, your taste buds will tell you why."

Food is on the way for someone, we think. Susan doesn't care. She's still not eating. Tom thinks that whatever she decides will hurt the tribe. She better get over it soon. But there would be no getting over, because it's time for...

R-CHALLENGE: Tribal Stompede (for various food items, including a shish kebab, and food prepping items)

Before the challenge, Jeff, being the ever-knowing producer now aside from the hosting gig, knows which buttons to push now, as he mentions Richard... and his little Richard. "Richard Hatch... sorta being inappropriate?"

Sue: "Sorta."

Jeff asks for any comments, and Sue launches a tirade to put her rat-and-snake bitchfest to shame.

"I was sexually violated. To have some guy come up...vhe passed a half a dozen people on platforms and never touched them. He went too far. He crossed the line and he crossed the line with me. Okay, I know you don't know, and you didn't see it because his back was to you and he's too big a (^_^) slob to see around. I was violated, humiliated, dehumanized, and totally spent, Jeff! It wasn't 'sort of', Jeff! His back was to you! I'm (o_O)ing spent, and I'm (O_O)ing done with this game! There's no way I can continue with my emotions pushed to the ground that much."

Definitely a major turn. Not even game-wise. Of course, Jeff being, well, Jeff, he makes it game-wise. Richard or no Richard, Sue Hawk is flying. "If we can, bring in this boat, ASAP." Apologies and hugs around as Jeff escorts Sue to her boat.

That done, Jeff suggests one of two things: either split the pot and talk about what happened, or compete as usual. Jenna likes the first idea. Everyone else says shut the hell up, Jenna, we're challenging, so the game continues. As it should.

NOW, as I was saying...

R-CHALLENGE: Tribal Stompede (for various food items, including a shish kebab, and food prepping items)

Six items: Sugar, pineapples, coffee, oranges, nuts, and beef. One big ass catapult and one basket above. The tribesmen must catapult one food item each into the basket and they cannot cycle until they have done so. First tribe with all six wins the food and the utensils for a barbecue.

Big Tom stomps away with the first try, but Jenna takes her sweet time and allows the Mogos to hit some more buckets. We catch up, but it's too little too late, as the Mogo Mogos take food back to their island and we Chaperas take... one less Sue.

Night 17: Sue's departure. No doubt, the forefront of conversation.

According to Rupert, she fell victim of her own greed, "when she said to me, 'I'm suing that (^_^) for ten million dollars.' I spent an hour trying to convince her that she could do whatever she wanted without throwing the game away." Now he figures that she gave the Mogos a hell of a gift. But they are still six strong, and pledge to stay that way. "No matter what."

Until the next twist.

Day 18: Mail...

"A friend of yours has left the game. There will be no challenge played tonight." And presumably, no Tribal either. A moment for Sue, if we can... Okay, that's long enough. Rice and whiskey all round. But none for Tom, as he looks like he's had enough, singing "Ding Dong, the Witch is Dead".

And now, Alicia's had enough. "I know Tom and Sue didn't get along, but his insensitivity in doing the 'Sue's Gone' dance I think is pretty crummy. We lost a valuable member of this tribe. Sue was hardcore!"

And, to an extent, so is Amber. Hardcore optimist. "We have our lows, but we have so many more highs." Yeah. You keep thinking that.