i have a hard time picturing ethan quitting (for the reasons many have pointed out above), although i can easily imagine him throwing a hissy fit that frightens the producers. after losing 2 asses this season, i think mb and crew would be very jumpy about any mumblings and dissatisfaction and do whatever it takes to insure ethan stays (even if it's just to be booted at a subsequent TC).

but i also have a hard time understanding why mogo mogo would boot ethan next. i mean, having got rid of colby and lost the following challenge, you'd think they'd be willing to keep some "strength" -- particularly knowing that ethan will have a target on his back as a previous winner. furthermore, since jerri and shii ann are both highly annoying and relatively weak, they seem like far more likely candidates for the next boot.

and since jerri's storyline has climaxed with the ousting of colby, she really does seem prime to go.