Laura's viperous poison got satisfyingly snuffed on Survivor on Monday night in a twist of karma and lack of insight.
On one hand you can't believe that Galu could have destroyed their majority as they have yet on another it makes sense when you think about how often it's happened in previous seasons.
They've plummeted from an eight-vs-four majority at the merge to a three-vs-six minority in double-quick time.
They've plunged for 10 key reasons:
1) Laura's obsession with being in a clique that she considered "good enough" for her and her refusal to acknowledge the existence of Shambo. Yes Shambo's fem-mallet's a problem but it doesn't deserve the evil Laura directed towards her.
Even at Tribal Council - when Jeff asked about the members of Galu - it was too astounding how Laura excluded Shambo as a member. The way she's consistently ignored her existence has been a very low blow and also symbolic of a bully.
2) Galu's over-confidence right from the start of the merge when they snuffed Erik. They believed they were invincible against dwindling numbers and totally disrespected the impact of the players they've turned on.
3) Mick's winning immunity which gave the old Foa Foa the edge they needed.
4) Delusion. It's very obvious that neither Laura, Dave nor Monica have any sort of grasp on reality. Laura proved this beyond a doubt when she claimed that she was voted out because she's a physical threat. It's the stock phrase Survivors always use to make themselves feel better but in her case I reckon she actually believed it. Bah!
5) Russell and his endless idols. They've given Shambo the power she's needed from her allies and gave her the necessary firepower to smite Laura.
6) The disrespect directed towards John by Galu. Something you
don't do to someone who thinks they're so super. He was very justified in being annoyed by their decision to use him as a decoy. The way they did it sucked - as if he needed to accept any consequences and move on.
He made the right move casting his second vote for Laura - he would definitely have been in jeopardy had she stayed. This way he can try to wangle a fresh alliance.
7) The close relationship between Natalie, Mick, Jaison and even Russell. None of them have been clique'y nor venomous to each other. It could be because they're underdogs but probably not, particularly when it comes to Natalie, Mick and Jaison.
8) Dave and his lack of brainpower. He's so dense you can't believe he remembers any gym moves to teach the people he's personally training.
9) Shambo's numerous visits to the old Foa Foa before the merge, which built her tight relationship with them - yet another huge mistake made by Galu.
10) Monica's blind dedication to Laura, for no reason whatsoever. Someone mentioned that they have an older/younger sister thing going on - if you ask me Monica's simply been manipulated.
And she's headed on her way OUT. Her and Dave will be history soon I'm sure. Probably before Brett who's going to be vaguely interesting for the first time. He spoke for the first time last night, when he was reading the clue, but other than that he hasn't done a thing which will probably work in his favour now.