Karma's A Bizzle

Karma's A Bizzle is the ninth episode of Survivor: Borneo.

Day 24 (Night)
The final eight return to camp having just blindsided Uri from the game, with Tia, Razzy, Olivia and Sarah all feeling surprised by the outcome, having been under the impression that it was Danni who was going home. Danni puts her arms around Teddy, thanking her old friend for supporting her through the troubles. Danni begins to gloat somewhat loudly about surviving tribal, while Eli and Alice remain gracious, not wanting to rub salt in the wound. "rattana"

- When we got back to camp Danni was acting a little... Rudely? I love the girl to death but I mean she should have acted passively. I understand she hasn't had a tribal like this yet in the sense that she got someone she majorly disliked out without hurtin' any of her friends in the process. She did wind it in after a minute or so but I could see that the others, Tia in particular, were getting annoyed by her behavior.

No one goes immediately to bed, with the four members in shock staying up to get answers, while the other four decided to humor them with answers.

Razzy takes Tia off to the side, going into the shelter to sleep, they are not followed by Olivia and Sarah, who instead decide to speak to Teddy alone. Eli, Alice and Danni sit by the fire talking quietly, waiting for Razzy and Tia to fall asleep before they share the shelter.

"rattana"

- Myself and Olivia realize that we need to take our games into our own hands to do well. It's clear that if we stay in the situation we're currently in that things wont go our way, so its time for us to get our game really going, because after last tribal I realized I don't want to be the laughing stock of the game if I make it to the final few.

Day 25
Upon awakening on Day 25, the Rattana tribe have trouble getting Razzy out of the shelter, for the simple fact that one of his dreadlocks had become lodged between a piece of the bamboo surface. Teddy, Tia and Sarah spend time trying to free Razzy from the shelter, with Tia finding it particularly amusing. Despite acting annoyed, Razzy clearly finds the situation funny himself, even when clearly in discomfort from his hair being pulled when trying to free himself.

"rattana"

- So Razzy wakes up this morning and as he tries to get up to do the water he comes flying back down, because his hair somehow got lodged in the bamboo flooring of our shelter. Now we couldn't just pull him free because it was clearly hurting him, and to get the hair out we would have to take apart the flooring. So we had to commit black murder and cut off one of the dreads. Of course we needed someone heartless and cruel to do the deed, so I was right in there with the knife cutting away at Razzy's hair.

Tia cuts through the dreadlock with one of the tribes knifes, and after a few minutes manages to use the blunt knife to free her friend. Razzy puts on a sulking face in a jovial manner while looking at his half a dreadlock which is left in the shelter floor, Sarah goes below the shelter and pulls it free, bringing it up and handing it over to its rightful owner; Razzy.

"rattana"

- Today we lost a good member of our tribe. One of my dreads. He was just like Julia, inseparable from the shelter, but because of the nuisance he caused he had to be sent home (laughs)

After the ordeal concerning the dreadlock, Tia decides to take the opportunity to see if Teddy is firmly now with Eli's alliance. Teddy seems somewhat disinterested in talking strategy, feeling that it is getting out of hand, he states that he is willing to talk about strategy before tribal council, as only then will they be sure what moves need to be made.

Teddy walks off with Sarah, meeting with Olivia who is waiting for them by the shore.

"rattana"

- Olivia and Sarah seem to want to move on from our previous... Lack of bonding? I don't know what to call it. But if they're both willing to work with me in this game then they'd be the perfect duo, as they both fail to have much chance of winning, and they'd be good to go to the end of this game with. Maybe better then three likeable individuals.

"rattana"

- This is where things will change, from this day on. We've got Teddy to talk with us, and we hope that from there things can develop. I gotta get talkin' to Razzy and Tia, as they're like myself and Sarah, free agents. The five of us can go far, and because my only chance to win is to 'go to the end with Sarah'... Then it'll have to be me and her in the finals, because I intend to win this game.

Eli, Alice and Danni spend the day quietly doing chores around camp, seeming somewhat oblivious to the attempts of Sarah and Olivia to turn the game in their favour.

"rattana"

- I definitely was grateful seeing my family after all this time, but I think it's effected me negatively somewhat. The last few nights I've been thinking about him and the rest of my family more often. It's almost that seeing my family is being taken for granted and now I expect to be able to see them more often... When in reality it'll be another twenty days until I see them... Which is hard. (wipes tears)

Challenge: Survivor Obstacle Course

A web course with 16 legs, each leg had a medallion with the castaways number on it. First castaway to get back to the center of the course with all of their 16 medallions wins. If they fall of the course once, they are automatically out from the challenge.

Reward: A barbecue feast and letters from home.

Winner: Olivia (shared with Sarah) After winning, Olivia is given the choice to take one other castaway along with her. She picks Sarah, and the two depart to enjoy the barbecue. At the reward, the girls cease any strategic talk, and spend their first few moments enjoying the food that they have been deprived of for twenty five days.

"rattana"

- I am so grateful that my main girl Olivia took me here with her! We had literally every kind of meat possible... Sausage, chicken, hamburgers... I wanted to cry it was so good.

The girls get talking about the situation back at camp, agreeing that they should get Tia and Razzy working with them, and that if they can pull Teddy in then they would be able to vote for one of Eli's group, getting control of the game. Before the girls can finish their talk, Jeff appears, holding two letters. Olivia realizes they are from home, bursting into tears. Sarah begins to cry, reading her letter from her mother, which is in Spanish. While reading her letter out loud in Spanish, while crying hysterically, something Olivia finds heartwarming and hilarious at the same time. Olivia reads her letter, which is from her mother, with her father adding a small section at the bottom. "rattana"

- Receiving a letter was so rejuvenating, and it feels as though this is a sign that I get this moral from my mother while I'm attempting to change this game. I think that we're meant to succeed with this, and that we can get control in this game, something we haven't had in a while.

The two girls finish the reward, before returning to camp, telling the tribe about the good time they had. Olivia briefly speaks with Tia, stating that they need to talk soon, but Tia mentions they wont get time on their own until the next day when other members have gone off to fish or collect water.

Day 26
Day 26 begins with certain tribe members singing happy birthday to Tia, who is turning 26. Razzy sings solo for a while, displaying his talented voice, which causes Tia to laugh and cry at the same time, Teddy hands Tia a bowl of rice with a small burning stick inside it to represent a candle. Danni, Sarah, Olivia, Alice and Eli sing in the background, wanting to allow Tia to enjoy her day. "rattana"

- The guys were so sweet singing for me today, making me feel a bit more comfortable despite not being around my family, who I miss so so much.

Razzy shouts for Tia to blow out her 'candle', which she does, while laughing. The group cheer as she does, before enjoying her 'birthday rice'. "rattana"

- I'm all for celebrating peoples birthdays out here. But it was a bit inconvenient that we have to give someone EXTRA rice on their birthday, despite the fact we're already running out of the limited supply we have left. Maybe I'll say its my birthday tomorrow, maybe I want extra portions of rice (laughs).

Teddy begins to fix the camp in the day, which has deteriorated in the last few days. Tia relaxes on her birthday, with Razzy, Sarah and Olivia sitting with her, silently talking strategy together. Danni sits in the shelter, looking at her cap, which is beginning to fall apart.

Danni somewhat overhears the group, and decides to question them.

Sarah and Danni begin to bicker, clearly showing their disliking for one another. Tia eventually gets involved, telling Danni that she needs to stop causing problems, to which Danni responds by saying she is simply speaking the truth, and that the four of them cant accept that. "rattana"

- Sarah is horrid... We haven't liked each other for the whole time we've been together. The only way to have someone like her like you is to sit around and gossip about people. I'm slightly frightened as to what I'm becoming, it's like normal nice Danni is out the window and I'm becoming this tough... monster... It's scary that this is what living with Sarah does to you.

"rattana"

- Danni is just awful. She did nothing but cry with her old friend and as soon as we got that waste of space out she's been a bitter b***h. She goes after Ben, she goes after Uri, now she's after me and Tia. Well it stops NOW. She can head the hell home because we're sick of her!

Razzy decides to attempt to plant seeds in Teddy's head, discretely walking over to talk with him.

"rattana"

- Planted the seed. Praying to God that this can work out now. If it doesn't then it's just my time to go, I cant argue with that.

"rattana"

- One of the problems that arise when you work with someone like Danni, Alice or Eli... Is that they're all liked... Where as Olivia, Sarah, Razzy and Tia have strong clear faults about them. I didn't want to think much about strategy since last tribal but I have no choice, if I want to win the game I have to constantly think about the game. Maybe working with the three I joined last tribal isn't wise, I could definitely see them outlasting me in the long run, and easily beating me at the end.

Eli and Alice sit together fishing, discussing their friendship as opposed to the game, which they feel isn't going anywhere other then a likely tie at the next tribal.

"rattana"

- Eli has been my rock in this game. I can say it a hundred times and people wont understand how much we've needed each other. I couldn't have got this far without him, and neither him without me. I would give him contact details but the only place he'd be able to write it down is a leaf, and we don't want Sarah getting hold of my contact details (laughs)

"rattana"

- Today was a nice day... I think I've decided that winning isn't much to me anymore, as strange as that sounds I'm happy with how I've played, and I'm happy with I've found a lifelong friend in Alice. I hope that in the future we can stay friends, and maybe she can come and visit on the ranch one day, I can go visit her in the city. Of course I'd have to get a change of clothes, I don't want to walk in looking like Woody the cowboy while everyone else is in fancy suits. I was excited to hear Alice saying "y'all" the other day too, she's picking up a little country after hangin' with me.

Day 27
The tribe receive tree mail informing them that they will be facing their third immunity challenge. Tia, Sarah, Olivia and Razzy discuss the challenge, noting that it serves little importance as to who wins, as their votes will be going to either Alice, Eli or Danni. Sarah feels as if she is in trouble, noting that she would like to win immunity to avoid the other four putting her into the tie that she expects will occur. Alice, Eli and Danni also feel little to no importance as to who wins, expecting the same tie that the other group expect. Teddy however, wants to win the challenge, not wanting to take any chances, knowing that things can easily change in the game, as shown by the last two eliminations. "rattana"

- I have a feeling that the other three, maybe even Teddy, want me out of this game. To win immunity would guarantee my safety, something I really need right now.

"rattana"

- It don't matter that I don't feel either side want me out, because we know how easily things turn in this game. I am going out today playing as hard as I can, because safety tonight is paramount that I make it through these next few tribal councils, ensuring I can get to the end of this game. Once I'm safe, then I'll start to think as to how I'll be voting at this upcoming tribal.

Challenge: Squared Off

The castaways started on a square and moved one square at a time. As they moved, they had to flip over the square they were just on. Each castaway would go until they could no longer move. Last person standing wins immunity.

Winner: Teddy Rattana return to camp, with Teddy pleased that he has managed to win immunity. Danni feels concerned with how the challenge went, with Eli and Alice being targeted by the others, and Teddy not siding with Danni's side, and instead playing on his own and somewhat helping to trap Danni, causing her to lose the challenge. "rattana"

- This challenge was really telling in that everyone helped their own side, trapping people from the other... alliance. Teddy seems to still be taking his position in the middle, for some reason actually leaning more towards helping out Olivia and Tia in the challenge.

Danni walks over on her own in order to get Teddy on his own, but Tia refuses to leave Teddy alone for them to talk, instead stating that she and Teddy are going to chat in private. Danni and Tia begin to bicker over talking to Teddy, but are interrupted by a snake which has found its way into the camp. Tia backs away from the snake, leaving Teddy to deal with it. Tia decides to take the snake as a sign. "rattana"

- I believe God is good and he is gracious, and I have asked him for strength in this game. Me and Razzy be prayin' to him asking for a way to get back into this game. Today a snake comes into our camp... Funny how the snake comes over just as Danni does. In my opinion, Danni is the snake. Now Teddy removed the snake, this is definitely a sign that tonight we need to vote for Danni, and that Teddy will help us. I don't normally let fate or signs control my game but to me this is one we cant ignore, voting for Eli or Alice would be a mistake, it has to be Danni. She is the 'snake', and it has to go, Karma's a bizzle.

Tia, Razzy, Olivia and Sarah get together and discuss the vote, with Tia mentioning that they should vote for Danni, later explaining about the snake and that it is a sign. Razzy laughs, but agrees to vote for her. Olivia also agrees, hoping to get Teddy on side. Sarah is happy on the vote, but confused on the reasoning. "rattana"

- So Tia says we voting out Danni and I thought that was fine... Then she says it's because God gave her a sign by sending a snake into the camp. Like hello this is Borneo there are snakes everywhere. I believe in God but I'm certain he doesn't give a f**k about something as insignificant as Danni and her removal in the game.

Danni speaks with Teddy, stating that they should vote out Sarah, due to the problems she causes at camp and that things will genuinely get easier once she goes. After speaking with Danni, Teddy is approached by Tia, who states that they should vote out Danni, due to the fact she is a threat to win the game, and that to keep her or to stick with Eli and Alice would be foolish, as he is handing one of them the win. Teddy seems to be considering his options, believing both to have positives and negatives. "rattana"

- Tonight at tribal council I face another tough decision. I'm not enjoying becoming the swing vote as it means I annoy groups of individuals. I can go with Danni, Eli and Alice... Who are more trustworthy in my opinion, but definitely stronger competition. I'd probably end up with fourth place if I go with them. Or I can go with the other four, guaranteeing me at least fifth place... Maybe only fifth place. They're easier to beat, but I'd most definitely be at the bottom, unless they stupidly allow me to infiltrate them. Because the four consists of two duos they'd likely both look to me at the final five... But that raises an issue of me annoying two more people, on top of three if I vote against Danni tonight. (shakes his head)... You can see I've become some sort of strategic mess today in that all I can think about is the game... I might just rely on challenges after tonight because it's the only way I can truly make the end. Do I go with those who aren't as loyal and easier to beat, or the tougher competition who will keep me guaranteed to the final few... It's horrible... Jesus I miss sitting with Larry talking about cigars... (laughs)

At tribal council the group look at Uri, who walks in clean shaven as the first jury member. He glares at Eli as he sits, while Eli smiles and shakes his head. When asked about the tribe they confirm that a split is definitely in existence, with things much clearer then they have been throughout the game. Sarah mentions that it's simply two sides fighting to get the upper hand, and that which ever side does will likely make up the last few in the game, everyone nods their heads at this statement, including Danni. When asked who she thinks the biggest game player is, Tia mentions Danni, as she has flipped in the game and constantly looks for ways to antagonize others. Danni shakes her head, stating "pot calling the kettle black", as she is the one antagonizing people. Tia bursts out exclaiming why race is being brought into it, causing everyone to burst out laughing, while Tia looks confused. Teddy shakes his head, acting in the same manner as he has done at the previous tribal, taking notes in order to pick a side. Alice talks about work ethic, stating that the "other four" don't pitch in and help, making them appear unlikeable in comparison to "her four", causing Razzy to butt in, proclaiming that it "isn't four but three", as Teddy is clearly on the bottom. Eli then mentions that if Teddy was with the other group he would be on the bottom too. Olivia then states "they're not denying it", in response to Eli not stating Teddy wasn't on the bottom. When asked who feels in danger, everyone puts their hands up, apart from Teddy, who wears the necklace. When asked what they feel the outcome will be, all the players say a tie, as they would be surprised if anyone had the bravery to flip. When the votes come in, Teddy proves he has the guts, viewing Alice, Eli and Danni too strong to go to the end with, sending Danni home in a 5-3 vote, as Danni leaves she seems visually disappointed in the outcome, wiping her eyes as her torch is put out. Alice and Eli look shocked, with Alice turning to Eli and saying "back in the bottom old buddy", before burying her face in his shoulder. Teddy purses his lips, not responding to the thanks Razzy, Tia, Olivia and Sarah give him, wondering if his decision was a wise one.

Voting Confessionals
"rattana"

- Sarah, tonight I hope its you. You have this attitude that is just unpleasant. But good luck and I hope you've enjoyed your time out here.

"rattana"

- After I don't know how many days I'm so thankful to be writing your name down for a SECOND time. This time I hope its final.

"rattana"

- We haven't really spoke, you seem a bit reluctant to talk to me... Say hi to Uri if you see him.

"rattana"

- I hope that the work I've put into these last few days pays off, if it doesn't then at least I can say I tried.

"rattana"

- Danni, you're a cool chick. It's a shame we only got to work together for one round. Shame to lose someone so fine. Catch you later.

"rattana"

- Bitter is the word that just epitomizes you. Sore loser.

"rattana"

- This is not a vote that is in any way personal. It is not because you flipped on me before, it is not because you put me in this position to begin with. It is because you are one of the biggest threats in this game, along with Alice and Eli. The three of you have fought so hard, and to go up against you in the end would be pointless, as you would surely wipe the floor with me. Take this as a compliment, because it truly is one.

"rattana"

- I have grown to dislike you these last few days. When I first met you I thought you was really cool and sweet, how wrong I was. Goodbye.

Final Words
"rattana"

- Sucks to go home. I made a big move a few rounds ago in getting rid of Ben, its a shame I couldn't do the same for other people I disliked. I don't want to see Tia, Sarah or Olivia do well because all three of them are quite nasty individuals, particularly Tia who is showing her true colors. I'm guessing Teddy flipped on me, I'm disappointed but not angry. I cant condemn him for that, it'd be pot kettle black... Oh wait I don't want to make it a race issue do I (laughs)... I've enjoyed my time out here and I want to wish my friends still in the game luck! Love you all.