Survivor Ponderosa: David vs. Goliath juror no. 4 serenades us

The first of two boots in Survivor: David vs. Goliath episode 10 arrives at Ponderosa with a “live for the now” positive attitude.

Warning: This post will discuss the events of Survivor: David vs. Goliath episode 10 as well as showcase their Ponderosa video.

Half of the reason why the first Immunity Challenge of Survivor: David vs. Goliath episode 10 is so fantastic is due to the physical limits the final two competitors put on themselves. It’s been a long time since an endurance challenge lasted beyond the five-hour mark, as Alec Merlino pleaded to Christian to drop out due to him being safe and Alec needing it.

A Han Solo-like “I know” showed Christian was in it to win it, and even though the length of the challenge pushed Tribal Council to the following night, Alec Merlino could not delay the inevitable. He was voted out unanimously in a 9-1 vote and sent to Survivor Ponderosa as the fourth member of this season’s jury.

Even though defeat was harsh and overwhelming, Alec Merlino faced it head-on with a smile on his face and a full belly. Having won so many Reward Challenge feasts was the reason why he was targeted in the first place; he was such a challenge threat. Yet, it also made him one of the more energetic players to meet and greet their fellow jury members, as his positive vibes seemed to gel with everyone.

He even continued the unspoken tradition this season of waking up John Hennigan very early on his first morning with a song, as he busted out the guitar and serenaded the professional wrestler with the hottest frat boy track you would see that one guy try to pull off at a college party back in the day.

Even with the questionable intentions of waking up fellow jurors, you could tell that Alec Merlino lived up to his chill lifestyle, reflecting well off of others’ inputs and had real heart-to-hearts with other players. He did not look like the kind of guy that would just say “F— it” and keep to himself.