TV Review: Survivor: Micronesia - Their True Sides Show
Published April 05, 2008
For those who don’t know, Survivor wasn’t on last week and that’s why there wasn’t a review. I don’t think they know that people like me have short attention spans and can’t wait two weeks for a new episode. I had to read my last review to piece the episodes together.
A variety of sayings could be used to describe this episode: "Your true colors finally shows," "what goes around comes around," or even "no pain, no gain." I wasn’t entirely impressed with the show itself; however, I found the outcome incredibly enjoyable to watch.
The episode began at the Malakal camp the night after they voted Tracy out. Erik was excited to be the last fan remaining on the tribe, yet he seemed troubled by that fact as well. Basically, he figured that if they didn’t win the next immunity challenge he would be going home. I can understand how that could ruin your mood to celebrate. Erik’s strategy was pure and simple - their tribe had to win the next immunity challenge.
The next morning, Ami and Cirie had gone out in the forest to catch crab. The previews made this look really important, but it certainly didn't appear that way.
Later, Ozzy and Ami had a deep conversation. He told her that he was afraid that once the merge happened he would have a target on his back. Ami lied through her teeth and promised Ozzy that she had nothing to do with Tracy’s attempt to get rid of him, nor would she ever get rid of him.
Personally, I don’t like Ami. Her first time on the show she seemed very quiet and I couldn't really understand her personality. Now, she’s lied so much, and flipped-flopped so many times, it’s impossible to tell who she’s with. I can take lying in this game, but flip-flopping? That’s a pet peeve of mine, take a side and stick with it.
At the Airai camp, the tribe mates suffered from boredom. Parvati had noticed a rat over by the forest and murmured something about eating it. Jason took her seriously. He cornered and hit the rat with an oar. Jason felt bad for the rat, but was excited to eat it. You ever stop to wonder what was going through that rat’s mind before he died? I had to stop myself from feeling bad for it as Jason and Parvati discussed the proper way to cook him. I‘d also like to wonder what these people were thinking. It was a rat! Ever heard of the Black Plague? How about rabies? It was a recreation of Old Yeller just waiting to happen.
- TV Review: Survivor: Micronesia - Their True Sides Show
- Published: April 05, 2008
- Type: Review
- Section: Video
- Filed Under: Video: Reality TV, Video: TV Recap, Video: Television
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- Writer: Katelynn Phillips
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Good review, as always. I also thought Ami's "thank you" to Eric was on the witchy side. Look forward to reading the next one.
Yeah, I had to watch the entire episode on the survivor website, because I had missed the first part. It was an okay episode, you really didn't miss that much. I'm still rooting for Ozzy to win, but this all girl alliance spells trouble (until they start hating each other that is.
Thanks for the comment, Maddy,
Katelynn.
Thanks Peggy, wans't Ami just being awful to Erik? I'm glad she's gone. She's one player we can do without.
Thanks,
Katelynn
Being away for a couple of weeks I find myself no longer caring. I don't see any smart calculating people, just groups winning out. Nice move by Erik to out Ami, but will it transfer to the merge? I think Chet left a bad taste in my mouth with his terrible, selfish game play. I don't see myself making the finale at this point.
Altough I see where your coming from El Bicho, I can't see myself dropping out at this point (and it's not just because I do the reviews). I think this seasons is alot better then some of the seasons in the past. It's no All-stars 1, or Pearl Islands, but it's still really good. I think the players just need to take a giant step up. Especially with the merge coming.
Thanks for the comment,
Katelynn








I missed survivor! It didn't tape! I spent a half an hour trying to get it to work on my computer, but it didn't!
Grr.
Thanks for the recap.
I hate Ami too. Evil. Tries to get rid of Ozzy. I like Ozzy.
Maddy