LAST EDITED ON 03-12-11 AT 01:36 PM (EST)

We've seen rocket scientists and doctors fail miserably at this game so it isn't really a question of intelligence. The game is all about Trust and trust is a very weird thing in this game. It makes you do things and prevents you from doing others at the same time.

Take Natalie for example, but the same could be said of Grant and Ashley: Why would she question Rob if she trusts him? A simple question could get Rob to turn on her. Remember Marisa. Why would she worry about the idol? She's safe from the vote. There is nothing as good in this game as knowing that you don't have to worry going into a TC. It is extremely rare. (unless you are called Yul)Why make it look like you are worried?

The only one that should have worried was Andrea, and, sure enough, she was the one asking about Rob's disappearance. We only see a few seconds of an action that lasted more than 15 minutes so we don't know exactly what Andrea did after that. You could argue that she should have been the one looking for the idol but that's how Kristina got in trouble. Andrea probably looked around but discreetely, nothing that was good enough to show on TV. What else could she do? Turn the camp upside down? That would have meant that her name would have been on the parchment.

Even if Andrea was suspicious, she was trying to show that she was back in the fold and, for one TC at least, it worked: Her name wasn't brought up. She must have been very relieved to still be playing the game after that TC. Even if everyone told her how they were voting, she must have been almost certain that she was the target until Kristina and Phillip went at it.

ETA: As for how Boston Rob does it, I think it's because he is one of the few that can truly play without trusting anyone but still project that he is trustworthy. Add an uncanny wit that enables him to manipulate others and you have an out of the ordinary player that, since you are a fan of the game, I suggest you find a way to appreciate.