I haven't watched the bonus clips. I think they aren't available to Europeans, stupid CBS.
Comments on the episode as I watch it! Almost like live-tweeting, except it's not live and not on twitter.
First of all, what the heck was Josh doing last week, AGAIN?? Why has he lied about his vote to his alliance TWICE in a row now, if he still plans on kicking Baylor before any of the guys? He seems to be massively overplaying for no reason. I think a almost any alliance would see him as a really really sketchy character right now, but I guess it's working with this group since everyone still seems to trust and like him.
If Drew ends up being the one that quits, I'm going to be slightly pissed at the editors. They really are shoving their dislike of him down our throats. He literally hasn't come off well in any of his scenes.
Jeremy is getting a great edit. I didn't like him mouthing off to the other tribe when he saw that Val was gone, but other than that, he is getting a lot of positive screen time. I'm really enjoying his confessionals about Drew.
Rocker was obviously put to a very uncomfortable situation because of Val's idiocy, but telling Jeremy that he tried to lobby for her as hard as he could in front of his own tribe wasn't really the best or even a remotely good way to go about solving it.
Not that I expected him to be the smartest of cookies.
This duel should be right up Reed's ally, although Josh could also be good at it so maybe it's not the greatest match-up. Some of these parent-kid pairs ought to be better, and now I'm positively surprised that Wes realized it and volunteered. He is actually playing a great under the radar game, he's in a majority alliance and seems to be well liked and hard working.
I like Keith too, seems like a good guy. What a sympathetic family! I'm actually warming up to this cast, even if the general gameplay hasn't really been all that impressive (read: it's been terrible) this far. At least I'm developing a root/don't root for relationship with these people.
edit: Okay, I guess Keith isn't so super open minded about homosexuals after all, this confessional about sleeping on different sides of the fire with Josh is pretty questionable.
John quietly saying "I did everything I could brother, I swear to you" to Jeremy is much better, even if it doesn't seem to helping at all. If I was Jeremy, I'd believe him because he really is too dumb and proud to lie about something like that. I'm somewhat disappointed in Jeremy for not seeing that, or not even being open to hearing his side of the story. The anger seems to be clouding his judgement badly, which doesn't bode well for you in the game. I can't really bring myself to feel bad for Julie, even though I should. Like, yeah, it's unfair her position weakens because everyone hates John, but also, you are dating John Rocker, so.. what did you expect?
Some really good looking shooting strokes in the challenge, especially Rocker, John and Jeremy (I'm a basketball fan). Dale seems to be a great diplomat, first trying to calm John down after the challenge and then offering to go get water because he sat out the challenge.
I'll say this in Rocker's credit, he really doesn't seem to be a homophobic person, as far as I can tell he is perfectly comfortable working with Josh and being his friend. Of course he is very mean person and has a TERRIBLE temper, but I'd say he is more politically incorrect than actually discriminating towards minorities (of course, being politically incorrect is discriminating in itself, but.. he is a very dumb guy). Oh, now he is floating the idea of voting out Dale, which I think will backfire just because the edit has been showing Dale in a very positive light, and this episode has really been focusing on how many people dislike Rocker. Everything seems to be pointing towards him getting blindsided with an idol. I wonder why no one wants to align with Dale? He seems like a great guy. Yes, he is weak physically, but he also knows his limitations.
The four that plans on blindsiding Rocker really should have told Jacelyn to keep her mouth shut at the tribal so that John wouldn't play the idol. If they did and she still went ahead and said that a guy might be going, god that is stupid, so stupid. Wes's clean-up of her mess was elite though, my respect for him just keeps on rising. Jacelyn, on the other hand, I think is just an idiot.
I'm glad to see Rocker go. It was a fun run, but this is a good and fitting ending to that story. Fwiw, I think this will actually improve his general image. I think he portrayed himself as an ass, but not really a bigot, racist or a homophobe. I really like that he went out saying "well played", I always always have so much respect for people who can do that. Honestly, I think I could get along with Rocker. He just seems like a ridiculously difficult personality, not necessarily a bad guy at heart. Of course, the show is heavily edited and basically everyone but Dale the super diplomat hated him, so what do I know.
Good casting choices:
Rocker+Julie - He WAS great TV. Also, to his credit, despite not being a smart guy, he really tried to play the game. Julie seems like she might actually be more than a (big) pair of boobs with diamond earrings (on the island? seriously?), but being Rocker's loved one is a pretty big setback for obvious reasons. Him going home was the best thing that could have happened to her game, she might have a fair chance again now.
Wes+Keith - I wasn't too hot on them at first, but they are growing on me. Wes might go really far, he had a super strong episode.
Twinnies - I guess they are good casting choices. Nadya going first and Natalie staying was probably the dream scenario though.
Jeremy+Val - Val played a terrible game, but at least she didn't just lie down ad die. Jeremy is of course a very good casting choice all around. I really hope he can get over Val being gone now that Rocker is out. This might have actually worked out perfectly for him.
Josh+Reed: Both are actually playing, and Josh is taking the narrator role, giving pretty good confessionals, even if his gameplay seems erratic at times.
Bad/meh casting choices:
Alec+Drew: They just seem like douches with no real personality. Boring.
I like Dale, but I didn't even remember her daughters name.
I like Baylor, but the mom has only been good for a couple of lol confessionals this far.
Jacelyn seems like an idiot, and Jon has been pretty bland this far, really dislike them.
edit: I might have too much time on my hands.