Well, it's nothing compared to the posts by VS, but here is what I saw from this episode...

Mogo Mogo

Lex - Taking the dangerous position of tribal leader. I think he's safe for now, but it will be very interesting to see who goes next. Hopefully Kathy talks some sense into Lex and Jerri is the next to go... Lex needs some strong people on his side come the merge.

Kathy - Interesting edit. Clearly jealous of the Chapera situation, and looking to exploit being the 'one' brought over. Definitely more attention than in previous episodes, but no doubt in part to the role of the kidnapped tribemate. Also, I found it interesting that they focussed on Kathy after the challenge, and she almost looked like she was crying. Not sure if this was a one-shot thing to make her being chosen seem that much nicer, or indicative of her emotional state in the game. I think she's good into the merge, but as per Big Tom's strategy talk <GASP!>, she'll probably be pagonged along with the rest of her tribe (barring a last-minute Rupe-Jenna L-Kathy coalition forming).

Ethan - I don't think he's the next to go. And I do think he's the next to go. His editting almost followed the OFG theory, except he got to apologize twice. I think he has the sympathy edit, and will survive to the merge. Not sure how long he can last without some IC wins at that point though.

Jerri - She got her revenge, and she was shown being the pain in the A$$ we all remember. She lasts as long as Kathy can tolerate her bad vibes. Story arc for her (outlasting Colby) appears to be done. Did make an interesting comment about being underestimated. We'll see dear, we'll see.

Shii Ann - I think she's in a good place, at least as good as any Mogo Mogo can be. She's attached to the core alliance with Lex and Kathy, but perceived as less of a threat than either of those two (what with Kathy visiting the enemy)

Chapera

Rawb- Same edit, with some hints of love AND conflict in the next episode. I still think he's around for a good while.

Amber - She was there, but barely. Again, she's sitting pretty (although looking a bit emaciated).

Alicia - Very quiet in her editting too. I keep wondering if the girls on Chapera (Amber, Jenna L and Alicia) are smart enough to start plotting Rawb's demise. Again, looks like she's around for a couple episodes yet.

Tom - He talked strategy for just about the first time in all of his Survivor appearances. And then he danced some more. Almost like we're being told he ain't as dumb a hick as he can appear....

Rupert - Seemed reasonably happy if somewhat aloof this episode. Appears to have been taken by Rawb as a threat. I think Tom's comments may indicate he will help foster that feeling. If and when Chapera goes to TC before the merge, Rupert could be in serious trouble.

Jenna - Seen strategizing, otherwise not much. Well, she made an attempt at the Tom-dance as well. I still say she's around for a loooong time yet.

The most interesting thing will be what happens if/when there is a dispute at Chapera between the alpha males, and how the tribe survives going into the merge if they don't go to tribal council... it could be the one opening in their armour of numbers that does in Romber.

MEmacmur