Hey, Ill make you all a deal.
Thats important to note, because later in the film…
You know what?
Go ask John Travolta.
“Plan Z” – Noura Salman on the fourth episode of SURVIVOR: Island of Idols airing Wednesday, Oct. 16th (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS Entertainment ©2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.Robert Voets/CBS
Hell give you the full rundown.
Instead, we can dissect every awkward, glorious moment of Nouras visit to Island of the Idols.
So many elements of this to get into.
As Tommy so eloquently stated, My whole game is aboutloweringmy threat level.
If only there was someone who didnt know how to play and was a little off their rocker.
Oh, right, Noura!
Noura volunteered because, as she would say later, I am not a typicalSurvivorplayer.
I feel like a novice in this game.
Well, she proved it with that move of volunteering to go to IOTI.
Noura is too easy to get out now.
That was her strength.
The only thing that could make Noura a target is making herself a threat.
Instead, she tried to make a move, which brings us to… How are…things?
Its been a while, right?
When was the last time we saw each other anyway?
No, seriously, tell me.
This weeks passage comes from the chapter titled Turn the Tables in Your Favor.
What bang out of clothes they wear, how their hair looks, their weight, etc.
They are constantly on display for criticism.
You bet your ass it does.
IM NOT THINKING TWICE!
Whoa, that was fast.
And that pretty much sums up Noura.
No pros and cons lists.
No haggling to see if she could get a better deal.
Noura saw a shiny object and she grabbed it.
Kind of like the way I grab a Milwaukees Best without asking too many questions.
Questions like: Should I perhaps one day start drinking a beer that doesnottaste like piss?
Boston Robs take on his visitor was pretty blunt.
Noura is the last person youd want in the caller position, said the Robfather.
She cannot coherently communicate anything to anyone.
Shes living in Noura world.
But how would she handle it when she returned to her tribe.
Which brings us to…
THE LIESo what would Nouras strategy be when she got back to her beach?
The way I see it, there were two decent options.
Then she would say she agreed and then they told her she had to be the caller.
Thats why I prefer Option 2.
Just say, Guys, you know how loud I am.
Heres a chance for me to put that to good use.
I think I would be really good at this.
If they pick you, great!
You just won an advantage.
If they dont, you lose your vote but you at least dont seem as shady.
Noura, however, did not do either of those things.
When they pressed her further, she floundered and just told them to agree and say yes.
Not what they were gathering.
How they were divided up.
Or any other stages of the contest.
Just that they couldnt see.
And when they started to practice, it was an unmitigated disaster.
Noura was terrible in the role.
So what would happen once they got to the challenge… And then he asked Vokai which of them was sitting out the contest since they had one extra member.
The answer came back: Noura.
That is ice cold.
And I love it because its the twist none of us saw coming.
(Takethat, M. Night Shyamalan!)
Other times, it is just so damn obvious.
The fact that Noura thought the tribe would buy what she was selling is somewhat staggering.
(I do get the feeling that we missed a scene explaining this, however.
Was the practice so bad that they told her she had to step aside?
Did she finally tell them the truth?
Regardless, Noura provided a one-person clinic on how tonotplaySurvivor.
I have to imagine thats whatThe Boston Rob Rulebook: Strategies for Lifemust read like in the Upsidedown.
Essentially, do the exact opposite of what the Robfather would do in any situation.
Okay, a few other things to hit on quickly before we wrap up.
Never leave one person alone back at camp.
The key was how calm he was narrating the puzzle for Kellee.
Very measured in tone and speed.
Has Jason gotten back in his tribes good graces after his initial idol hunting misstep?
At the very least, he has allowed bigger targets to emerge.
Karishma called her tribe a bunch of pansies.
Ill just leave that one there for you all to digest as you see fit.
Chelsea and Dean should have known better.
No, Chelseas relationship with Dean made them both targets.
Last episode, they got rid of someone who wanted to work with them in Vince.
Its like you are asking to give up your numbers advantage.
By gunning for Chelsea, Missy made Elaine nervous.
Answer: She would.
Missy has to be careful about overplaying her hand.
Not to mention she may now have two fewer allies after next weeks tribe swap.
That gets at the dynamic ofSurvivorso well.
But thats part of the game.
It definitely is fun.
But she was right, it was fun.
You know what else is fun!
And we once again have one from this week that you’ve got the option to see above.
Not only that, butwe asked Hostmaster General Jeff Probstto weigh in on Nouras terrible lie.
And for even moreSurvivorscoop follow me on Twitter@DaltonRoss.
What did you make of Nouras decisions, and the tribes choice to kick her out of a challenge?
Are you as confused by the Chelsea ouster as I am?
And what was your favoriteSurvivorflashback they showed this week?
Hit the message boards to weigh in and Ill be back next week with another scoop of the crispy!
