A Smile, Velvet Gloves and a Dagger in My Pocket

A Smile, Velvet Gloves and a Dagger in My Pocket
Episode Information
Version	United States
Season	Fiji
Episode Number	12/15 (213)
Original Release	May 3, 2007
Viewership (in Millions)	13.74
Ratings/Share (18-49)	4.6/14
Episode Chronology
Previous	"Blackmail or Betrayal"
Next	"I Wanna See If I Can Make a Deal"
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A Smile, Velvet Gloves and a Dagger in My Pocket is the twelfth episode of Survivor: Fiji.

Story

“	Alex makes a desperate move to save himself. Alex, who knows he's next to be voted off, attempts to sway Stacy back to his side. Boo's motor mouth is driving the tribe crazy. One castaway proposes a compelling argument at Tribal Council which causes others to rethink their strategy.	”
—Episode Synopsis

Challenges

• Reward
• Immunity

Challenge: Hungry For Love
Each contestant has ten minutes to rip shreds of meat from a hanging slab of beef and place it into a basket for weighing. The three players with the most meat on their plates all win reward.
Reward: A flight to one of the most beautiful places in Fiji followed by a river raft through the rainforest. The winners will dine on a big lunch. The first placer also gets an advantage at the next Immunity Challenge.
Winners (in order of finish): Boo Bernis, Dreamz Herd, and Yau-Man Chan (exiled Earl Cole)

Challenge: Twisted
The seven contestants must dig in a marked lane for three climbing steps. First two move on. Those two (and Boo) must slot the steps into provided holders around a 12-foot pole in the water, making a pseudo-staircase until they can get on top to grab a flag.
Additional Stipulation: As part of the Challenge Advantage he won by coming in first in the Reward Challenge, Boo Bernis would skip the first round of the challenge to automatically enter the final round.
Winner: Boo Bernis

Tribal Council

Tribal Council 12: Bula Bula
Voted Against	Voter
Alex (6 votes)	Boo, Cassandra, Dreamz, Earl, Stacy, Yau-Man
Yau-Man (1 vote)	Alex
VOTED OUT: Alex Angarita

Voting Confessionals

Edited versions of Alex's and Yau-Man's confessionals were aired. Alex “ (voting against Yau-Man) Nothing personal, Yau-Man. Just trying to stay in this as long as I can. Best of luck. ” Boo “ (voting against Alex) It's just the way the ball bounces. Good luck. ” Stacy “ (voting against Alex) This is one vote that should have counted last week. Game over. ” Yau-Man “ (voting against Alex) Goodbye. It's finally time for you to go. We tried it once and it didn't work. Now it will work. Thank you. ” Earl “ (voting against Alex) You put up a good fight. I respect that. ” Dreamz “ (voting against Alex) Sorry, bro. ” Cassandra “ (voting against Alex) Hi. You played a really good game. ”

Final Words

	Alex	“	I know that I played this game to the best of my ability. I gave it 110% every single day I was out here. For all the kids who feel like their situation is hopeless, just remember to never stop dreaming, never stop fighting. You can and will amaze yourself. I think the six remaining members are living in a dream world if they think that they're not gonna have to backstab each other in there. I mean, things are going to get very ugly at this point.	”

Still in the Running

Jessica 19th

Erica 18th

Sylvia 17th

Gary 16th

Liliana 15th

Rita 14th

Anthony 13th

Rocky 12th

Lisi 11th

Michelle 10th

Edgardo 9th

Mookie 8th

Alex 7th

Boo Bula Bula

Cassandra Bula Bula

Dreamz Bula Bula

Earl Bula Bula

Stacy Bula Bula

Yau-Man Bula Bula

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