Bhanu begs, pleads, and cries all to no avail.
I hope this doesnt sound mean.
Im not trying to be mean.
Bhanu Gopal on ‘Survivor 46’.Robert Voets/CBS
Because what I am about to say is, in some ways, a compliment.
In other ways, perhaps considerably less so.
The guy was just too pure for this game.
Kenzie Petty, Tiffany Ervin, Bhanu Gopal, and Q Burdette on ‘Survivor 46’.Robert Voets/CBS
Its not just that Bhanu didnt play well.
There have been plenty of people folks that have even wonSurvivor that made foolish moves.
The problem with Bhanu is that he didnt makeanymoves at all.
Maria Gonzalez, Charlie Davis, Tim Spicer, and Jem Hussain-Adams on ‘Survivor 46’.Robert Voets/CBS
He did haveonemove, and that move was pretty much to incessantly beg others for help.
Find me anything else besides begging.
And what Bhanus begging may have lacked in quality, he made up for with sheer quantity.
The Yanu tribe in a ‘Survivor 46’ challenge.Robert Voets/CBS
That last one wassuuuuuuuuuuuperdifficult to watch, and just kinda sad.
Wow, and I thought his yelling atJessduring the challenge was intense.
Its been a lot.
Tevin Davis, Jeff Probst, Hunter McKnight, and Liz Wilcox on ‘Survivor 46’.Robert Voets/CBS
is one of the most brutally real things I have ever seen on my TV set.
I cant stop thinking about it.
You want a scene that showsSurvivorat its most raw and uncompromising?
Moriah Gaynor on ‘Survivor 46’.Robert Voets/CBS
Look what the game did to this poor guy!
Because bless his heart, Bhanu was simply not made forSurvivor.
And he would be the first person to admit it.
Jeff Probst on ‘Survivor 46’.Robert Voets/CBS
He was incapable of keeping secrets, incapable of strategizing, incapable of even standing up at times.
Bhanus ouster was so assured that Probst didnt even make the tribe go through the charade of casting votes.
There was absolutely no need to play it out.
Hunter McKnight and Tevin Davis on ‘Survivor 46’.Robert Voets/CBS
I recognize that a little Bhanu goes a long way, and we got alotof Bhanu this season.
I am guessing too much for some of you out there.
But he was also a flavor ofSurvivorcontestant we have never seen before.
Tiffany Ervin, Kenzie Petty, and Q Burdette on ‘Survivor 46’.Robert Voets/CBS
(I lost track of how many times I mentally screamed DUDE!
WHAT ARE YOU DOING?)
But his experience also said so much aboutSurvivorand how the game can chew you up and spit you out.
Jeff Probstused to often say that Survivoris an ass-kicker, and we just saw someone get his ass kicked.
And seeing just what an ass-kickerSurvivorcan still be.
I will say, I love this move by Jem.
A wise philosopher namedKeith Naleonce opined thatSurvivoris not fun.
My guess is Bhanu would agree.
But Siga isallabout that fun, and mischievous fun is the best kind of fun.
That enabled the culprit to push that narrative and sow doubt about two of the men on the tribe.
Or Take the rings… like!
as Maria might say.
No place to hide, baby!
It also can create story as it did here with Maria for the person who falters.
Look, nobody wants to point fingers, but everybody wants to watchother peoplepoint fingers.
Thats why we enjoy these shows.
Unfortunately, the folks on Siga are just too nice to complain about one of their own.
Or maybe they were just too busy looking for a non-existent advantage.
Anyway, Yanu won!
And that is not a typo.
But even when Yanu wins, they kinda dont.
Is Soda starting to fizzle?
Tevin had noticed Soda having lots of one-on-one conversations and worried she was making too many connections.
Also, shout-out to some pretty spectacular fish cleaning and gutting by Tevin.
Just like they do it in Mayberry, I imagine.
I now present a few of those questions to you.
Im fascinated by the decision making process.
You would think sporting footwear while swimming would not exactly qualify as wise.
And you would be right.
That said, I have no clue what Tim, Q, and Ben were doing wearing shoes here.
I also have no idea why I care.
Not unlike Faith No More, I care a lot!
DEFEND YOURSELVES AND YOUR TERRIBLE FOOTWEAR DECISIONS, GENTLEMEN!
This seemingly nonsensical footwear strategy brings us to my next question.
QUESTION 2: What is Venus doing?Did you see it?
Because I definitely saw it.
This season has beenveryheavy on players holding their noses while jumping into water.
That has not been my experience, but at least I can understand the logic behind it.
Again, seems wildly unnecessary, but I get the thought process.
Which brings us to Venus, who did the best jump into water inSurvivorhistory.
Because what Venus did will confoundSurvivorhistorians for ages to come… or until Probst retires.
Venus leaped off the tower and immediately held her nose as she began her descent.
But then, she did something remarkable.
She held her nose, and then moments before impact with the water… LET GO OF HER NOSE!
All of a sudden, black is white.
Up is down.Island of the Idolsis thebestSurvivorseason everandMicronesiais a complete dumpster fire.
I MUST UNLEARN EVERYTHING I HAVE LEARNED!!
Am I to believe that Venus was holding her nose because she did not wantairto get in it?
Thats why many Tree Mail messages and challenge names come from rock lyrics, or song and album titles.
Always nice to see Probst having some fun and survibe-ing out there.
I know, I know… Who the hell is Rick Barry?
Rick Barry was a basketball player, and a damn good one, back in the 1960s and ’70s.
He is actually the only player to lead the NCAA, ABA, and NBA in scoring.
He also had a dope combover, but thats neither here nor there.
The dude was money.
And it works here.
I discovered this while shooting on thatGhost Islandchallenge.
Tried it a few times overhand and wasnt even close.
Switched to underhand and was almost automatic.
Because you get a much better arc on the ball that way for shots like this.
As soon as I saw Hunter go underhand, I knew the competition was over.
Tim and Q, however, went with the standard cooler-looking overhand basketball form and got smoked.
But hey, at least they had their shoes on!
Okay, I should probably wrap things up.
There is no other honest way to say it.
He moved to the U.S. and even got on his favorite TV show.
I sound like Q!
Am I coaching Bhanu up right now?!
Is this my water well pep talk?
Is Bhanu now thePhillip Sheppardto myBoston Rob?
Dynamic duo, baby!
And dont forget to get take a gander at whatProbst had to sayabout this weeks episode.
Enjoy all that, and Ill be back next week with another scoop of the crispy.
