Reality TV

I have to apologize for not posting a recap of last week’s action.  I had the computer in my possession but Natalie convinced me that I didn’t need to use it, so I left it at home.  Boy, do I feel silly now!  Seriously, I’m sorry I haven’t posted on Survivor in the last few days.  I just had one of those crazy-busy weeks that unfortunately put the blog on the back-burner.  I’m back now, though, with another round of power rankings: 

1. Cirie-In an unpredictable game, one thing has remained constant.  Cirie has played a very smart game, stirred up a ton of trouble and kept quiet in the process.  If its possible to control the game and fly under the radar at the same time, she’s doing it. 
2. Amanda-She was loyal to Ozzy, but Parvati and Cirie are loyal to her.  She’s in an interesting spot right now-she is on good terms with the two remaining men in the tribe.  Might they get together to blindside one of the girls?  She’s got to know the guys are more trustworthy.
3. Alexis-The good news?  She’s in the “all girl” alliance of 5.  The bad news?  She’s not in the “all girl” alliance of 3.  She and Natalie should look ahead and take out Cirie, Amanda or Parvati before they’re doomed to finish 4^th and 5^th, but I don’t think she’s smart enough to do that.
4. Natalie-The same situation as Alexis, with one difference.  Even if she figures out that Cirie, Amanda and Parvati will get rid of her right after the guys are gone, her obvious man hatred will blind her to the logic of getting rid of “the big 3″ first.
5. Parvati-Yes, she’s in an alliance with Amanda and Cirie, but she’s so untrustworthy right now she may have made herself a target.  The CBS preview says that one person in a power position suddenly finds him/herself fighting for their life.  Could it be Parvati?
6. Erik-Why is he this low in the power rankings?  Simple.  He’s a guy.  The way this season has been going you can’t count anybody out, but his gender has him on the outside looking in right now.
7. James-He’s in the same boat as Erik, but he’s a bigger target since he’s such a physical threat.  On top of that, I don’t think he’s bright enough to realize he could get Amanda and Erik together in an attempt to blindside one of the other girls.  

Which guy will decide not to use the immunity idol this week  person will be voted out of the game this week?  Stay tuned for another round of previews and recaps!  May the tribe speak clearly to you!