Fool me twice ...

Just a few thoughts on tonight's episode of "Survivor" (CBS, 8:00) ...

First of all, Oh Em Gee! Russell has become one of the top 3 people to ever play this game. EVER! The guy has found not one, not two but THREE hidden immunity idols with little or no clues. This guy's instinct on where to look for those idols is amazing! Galu members knew the only way they were going to find it was to follow Russell around all day. Even after he managed to shake Dave in a sprint through the jungle, I still didn't think Russ would be able to find a third one. But of course, he did. Now the guy I absolutely DETESTED in the beginning is the guy I'm rooting for.

I was with John in his anger over being volunteered to take the votes. Galu was stupid for not running their plan by him. Besides, who would have volunteered for that? Obviously Dave and Monica were not going to. I don't blame John one bit for flipping, but I would've never guessed that Foa Squared would be winning the numbers game at this point. Pause it: I'm even more surprised that Jaison is still around.

The Tribal Councils from Samoa have been some of the best ever. I can count on one hand the number of tie votes. That made tonight's blindside of Laura that much sweeter. The look on Erik and Kelly's faces from the jury were priceless, but Shambo, you could've contained your glee just a little bit.

For the record, Rupert and Richard are the other two. Must be the Rs.