Big Ball, Big Mouth, Big Trouble: Margaret & Brian Voted Off

With 18 contestants, I knew we were headed for one of these double Tribal Council episodes. I love it. I could care less about the silly reward challenges. Let's commence with the scheming and voting off.

Nakum won the cool non-immunity challenge, in which teams attempted to roll a giant ball over a goal line (it was more interesting than that sounds). Although, they still had to go to Tribal Council, Rafe was safe as he won an individual immunity challenge (with an assist from Judd, who gave him the answer to the word game puzzle). As the winner, Rafe also got to attend Yaxha's Tribal Council.

But first Nakum had to hash things out. After a few beers, Judd's boorish personality reared its ugly head. He may or may not be justified in his Margaret behavior, but he isn't justified in thinking his sh*t doesn't smell. Just because Bobby Jon & Brandon aren't on the team anymore, it doesn't mean he's God.

At Tribal Council, Judd & Margaret got into it, with more than just a little goading from Jeffy. I think Margaret knew she was a goner and so she had no fear of calling Judd out. Judd, she said, is a bully. Well, no kidding, he's a huge bully who won't even let the other players finish their sentences. Rafe in particular seems scared to death of him.

Anyway, Margaret was predictably voted out. She left the area without a word or even a backwards glance at her tribe. I don't blame her. Judd, Princess Stephenie and the gang treated her like crap.

Nakum, on the other hand, is still the love tribe. While Brian wants to vote out Bobby Jon, it appeared that Amy (who is injured again) and Brian were the real targets. Because Nakum is full of cool people, instead of ripping on each other, the tribe falls all over itself to praise both Brian & Amy. While Probst characterized this as sneaky, I think they honestly all like each other and didn't want the person who was voted out to feel bad.

But, before Nakum can vote, Probst reveals yet another twist. As the individual immunity winner, Rafe will also be able to bestow immunity on one member of Nakum. He does so but it's not revealed to Nakum before their vote.

I'm not at all surprised that Brian is voted out 5-1. However, I was a little surprised that Rafe gave immunity to Gary. I thought he'd give it to Amy so that Nakum would be forced to keep an injured player.

11 players are left and here's how I rank them, from my least favorite to my most favorite.

11. Princess Stephenie: I cannot wait until this entitled loser gets voted off. I'll wish I had Tivo so I could watch it over and over again. Even in slow motion.

10. Judd: At first I liked Judd, but now I agree that he's a jerk and a bully.

9. Lydia: She's short and cute, but she's useless. She's a physical liability and she's not even making up for that by being sneaky or interesting.

8. Cindy: Who?

7. Jamie: At least he's cute, although at this point he's little more than a Judd hanger-on-er.

6. Rafe: My favorite Nakum. He has this look of perpetual sadness on his face that just grows on me.

5. Amy: Tough as nails. She's really impressed me.

4. Gary: I actually like Amy better, but I think the whole plotline of Gary trying to hide that he's some washed up ex-QB is hilarious. I don't want it to end.

3. Bobby Jon: He's as dumb as a box of rocks, isn't he? But he is awfully nice and cute.

2. Danni: She's so much better than I thought she'd be. She's just a tomboy with a good head on her shoulders.

1. Brandon: I like Brandon so much better than anyone else. Unfortunately, he seems like that guy that's going to get voted out and just miss the jury because he's too much of a threat. I'll miss him.

Next week's predicted boot (I'm basing this on no spoilers, just my guess): Amy

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