On the Next Survivor (11/17)

[Shady64]

Some feel vulnerable, and some feel sure of who should go, leading to an unpredictable Tribal Council. Will the strong survive, or will the weak slide by?

I think this is a Judd boot. Jamie is the obvious target, that's why I don't think he's gonna go. They want us to think it's Jamie, they've never been so point blank about the boot clue when we all knew it was going to be him last week if not for Immunity.

I'd guess Jamie and Gary feel vulnerable and Steph and Judd think Jamie should go and are counting on the sheep to follow along with them. But Rafe and Cindy will throw in their lot with Gary and Danni for a Judd boot. I'd venture to say Jamie would jump at voting Judd to save his own neck. "better you than me". That being the "unpredictable" part of the clue, catching Judd and Steph by surprise. Then the colorful exit?? We can only hope

[cable101]

They want us to think it's Jamie, they've never been so point blank about the boot clue when we all knew it was going to be him last week if not for Immunity.

Obvious boots do happen; remember Roger from the Amazon? The first post-merge episode was dedicated to his arrogant defeat, and the crumble of the men alliance at the hands of Rob and Alex. The boot was very clear and straight-forward, but we all watched until the end because every single one of us wanted to see it happen.

However, the more I think about it, the more it seems that Jamie's set-up for the vote is a bit too obvious. When I predicted him as this week's boot, I completely ignored the promos for this upcoming episode, which focus on Jamie. This would usually mean that he's safe for this week. Everything points to him getting sent packing, but maybe it's that simple fact that means he won't go.

Maybe tonight's episode will more exciting and unpredictable than I thought.

[Shady64]

However, the more I think about it, the more it seems that Jamie's set-up for the vote is a bit too obvious.

I agree, it just seemed too obvious. I don't recall all seasons but who else besides Roger was promoted as the obvious boot and did get booted? It's not that often they don't try to fool us. They go through so much trouble trying to hide the real boot with misdirection every episode, every season.