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Post by MelanieCarmichael on Sept 30, 2021 8:04:10 GMT -6
I love the idol twist. And if Evvie can pull off a women’s alliance for the first time in a very long while I am so here for it. But Tiffany is absolutely a challenge liability. Agree on all points. Ditching Voce in favor of Tiffany, who colossally screwed up the challenge and made them go to tribal when they had a lead, was short-sighted. Or at least vote out Xander, who is clearly a threat. It's clear that while Evvie is very interested in a women's alliance, which is commendable, Tiffany is for Tiffany and doesn't really care that much (which, it's an individual game, but she was so obvious about it being all about her). And what makes Evvie think the women on the other tribes will be for a women's alliance? I'm not seeing anything to indicate that.
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Post by junch817 on Sept 30, 2021 11:01:54 GMT -6
I can’t believe they switched to vote out Voce! Why would they listen to Tiffany when Eevie knew exactly what his idol requirements were and that he didn’t have a vote?! So dumb! They should have voted out Tiffany. I did like her initially, but it is clear to see she is holding them back and she is also a bit crazy.
Those phrases are ridiculous. I like the twist of all three needing to be found, and that they don’t get a vote until they have all been found, but 1, it said risk/reward on the outside so who knows if the person that DOES find it would open it, and 2, is Xander just supposed to continue to say that ridiculous phrase at every single immunity challenge? It sounded completely bogus the first time and immediately puts everyone on alert. I feel like there’s enough drama with that idol already, just give them a normal phrase for goodness sake!
I didn’t think I would like Xander much, but there’s something about him that I do like. It might be his voice lol I think he has a pretty deep voice and in my mind it doesn’t fit with his body, but that makes me like it. 🤷🏻♀️
*crickets*
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Post by imapenguin on Sept 30, 2021 11:34:12 GMT -6
and 2, is Xander just supposed to continue to say that ridiculous phrase at every single immunity challenge? It sounded completely bogus the first time and immediately puts everyone on alert. I feel like there’s enough drama with that idol already, just give them a normal phrase for goodness sake! I would think now he just waits for one of the other phrases to be said. Did it say he has to say it every time? But unless they told me I had to I wouldn’t be bringing up butterflies again until I heard from the other 2.
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Post by MelanieCarmichael on Sept 30, 2021 11:57:39 GMT -6
and 2, is Xander just supposed to continue to say that ridiculous phrase at every single immunity challenge? It sounded completely bogus the first time and immediately puts everyone on alert. I feel like there’s enough drama with that idol already, just give them a normal phrase for goodness sake! I would think now he just waits for one of the other phrases to be said. Did it say he has to say it every time? But unless they told me I had to I wouldn’t be bringing up butterflies again until I heard from the other 2. He doesn't have to be the first one to say it at this point but will have to say the phrase each time if someone else says their phrase until all three have been said at the same challenge. Which, that is just stupid. Not at all obvious to everyone else what is going on.
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Post by armpants on Oct 1, 2021 4:56:20 GMT -6
I feel like keeping Tiffany was such a bad move. Evvie telling her they saw the note and know what it says and Tiffany not selling to listen would have done it for me. I feel like Tiffany would be a liability to have an alliance with, never trusting a plan. I guess we'll see how that goes.
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Post by Wtfshouldmynamebe on Oct 1, 2021 6:22:47 GMT -6
I feel like keeping Tiffany was such a bad move. Evvie telling her they saw the note and know what it says and Tiffany not selling to listen would have done it for me. I feel like Tiffany would be a liability to have an alliance with, never trusting a plan. I guess we'll see how that goes. Same. Tiffany will not listen no matter what and will continue to throw her freak outs. Plus, she is just horrible at challenges. They made a huge mistake - which is a shame because I liked the rest of that tribe.
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Post by imapenguin on Oct 6, 2021 20:26:42 GMT -6
Xander did an excellent job finding a way to repeat his phrase today. I’m wondering if they even hid all 3 clues at the same time or if they spread out the hiding for maximum drama.
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Post by junch817 on Oct 6, 2021 20:30:31 GMT -6
I must have missed when Brad decided he was close enough with Shan to tell her about all of his rewards, because the last thing I remember, is him telling her to her face that she was one of the two options to vote out during the 1st episode 🤔
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Post by budders on Oct 6, 2021 21:50:51 GMT -6
I'm curious now what will happen with the idol since Brad was voted out. Is the whole thing out of play since he is gone or will they hide it again? I would assume hide it, right? Poor Xander is looking at potentially several more times of saying his line if that's the case.
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Post by abbandkaa on Oct 7, 2021 6:27:10 GMT -6
I'm curious now what will happen with the idol since Brad was voted out. Is the whole thing out of play since he is gone or will they hide it again? I would assume hide it, right? Poor Xander is looking at potentially several more times of saying his line if that's the case. Unless they change it up this season, the idol will be rehidden. It suuuuuuuuuuuucked that Brad had so much he could have used to protect himself but was blocked by his "no tribal vote" rule attached. DAAAAAAAANG. I'm curious how the 3-party idol will work now; people are gonna catch on when a new person starts talking about broccoli and poor Xander has to bring up the butterflies again - I'm surprised the blue team still hasn't found that dang thing!!
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Post by lucilleaustero on Oct 7, 2021 7:08:39 GMT -6
This season is awful. They spend an entire episode on Brads advantages only to vote him out. Literally, every single scene, except th3 challenge, was about advantages.
I am just watching out of habit, at this point. DH already threw in the towel. There is no character development. It is like they wanted to check boxes for diversity and leave it at that.
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Post by jinkies on Oct 7, 2021 7:14:07 GMT -6
I wonder if losing his vote sealed Brad's fate. If Ricard and JD were going to vote Brad, Shan didn't really have a choice. She didn't have the numbers to get JD out. That would have been the best move for her though since he gave her an advantage that she could have kept for herself.
Poor Xander. I don't know how he will work the butterfly line in a third time. He really shouldn't even try to say it until both other lines have been said because he's already pushing the limits of how much he can work it into conversation.
I was relieved for the yellow team to finally win immunity.
I don't have any idea who anyone is on the blue tribe except for Naseer.
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Post by abbandkaa on Oct 7, 2021 7:46:58 GMT -6
jinkies, I agree about Xander, it would be best for him to wait at this point, and if he's smart he will; as people find the idol and read the phrases, the lightbulb will go off for them. You'd hope. I was happy yellow finally won, teams would have had to switch buffs right quick if yellow kept losing. lucilleaustero, that's an interesting point, I'm hoping the pace will pick up a bit and what seems performative settles down. I like that they're making changes, but they don't need to announce every baby step they make for attaboys. We can pick up subtlety, Jeff & TPTB - just move it forward.
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Post by lucilleaustero on Oct 7, 2021 7:55:28 GMT -6
lucilleaustero, that's an interesting point, I'm hoping the pace will pick up a bit and what seems performative settles down. I like that they're making changes, but they don't need to announce every baby step they make for attaboys. We can pick up subtlety, Jeff & TPTB - just move it forward. It feels like virtue signaling just to appease advertisers. This could have been done in a totally different way.
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Post by Wtfshouldmynamebe on Oct 7, 2021 21:20:15 GMT -6
This season is awful. They spend an entire episode on Brads advantages only to vote him out. Literally, every single scene, except th3 challenge, was about advantages. I am just watching out of habit, at this point. DH already threw in the towel. There is no character development. It is like they wanted to check boxes for diversity and leave it at that. This is the issue with 3 tribes and their set up of advantages. Every single episode has been about the advantage (going somewhere) and the challenge. I love that they added the diversity to the casting, but they seem to have changed the game to reduce actual gameplay (could be reduce number of days).
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Post by armpants on Oct 8, 2021 4:21:00 GMT -6
Advantage overload for sure. I'm awful about remembering people so early in the game, but this season is especially bad since the majority of time seems to be advantage focused.
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Post by MelanieCarmichael on Oct 8, 2021 8:26:14 GMT -6
This season is awful. They spend an entire episode on Brads advantages only to vote him out. Literally, every single scene, except th3 challenge, was about advantages. I am just watching out of habit, at this point. DH already threw in the towel. There is no character development. It is like they wanted to check boxes for diversity and leave it at that. Same. They are getting way too complicated and cutesy with all these advantages and HII conditions. I miss the days of Rob and Sandra coaching contestants. I was so excited for this show to return and now I almost don't even care anymore. Brad could grate, but I liked him. I have a soft spot for the older folks, especially as I'm not closer to their age than the 20-somethings. I actually like everyone on that tribe except I'm not the biggest fan of Ricard. He's not on anyone's radar and he should be as he's running that tribe. It's also annoying that they are constantly talking about swaps. Yes, they've done that but they've also allowed a tribe to dwindle to nothing (remember Stephanie, the tribe of one?) so they shouldn't make any assumptions. Good for Xander for working butterflies into the conversation but what was with the obvious glance over to Brad?
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Post by imapenguin on Oct 13, 2021 20:52:03 GMT -6
JD was so dumb and I still don’t understand Shan’s song.
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Post by lucilleaustero on Oct 14, 2021 14:27:16 GMT -6
That episode was more character/ relationship driven than any episode I can remember in a long time. I really enjoyed it. I am rooting for the Mafia Pastor to take it all the way. I also hope JD comes back for a returnee season as his story feels unfinished.
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Post by Wtfshouldmynamebe on Oct 14, 2021 20:58:04 GMT -6
I am not happy with this season. It’s just lacking in everything. I need more camp issues and actually people that know what they are doing.
I liked JD, wish he would have stayed. But, oh well.
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Post by junch817 on Oct 14, 2021 21:26:34 GMT -6
I love Shan and I really like Genie too. There’s something I just don’t like about Richard. I’m glad JD left; he was too cocky.
I enjoyed watching the blue team try to lose the challenge. And I laughed out loud at Evvie swimming in the wrong direction 😂
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Post by spicysalmonroll on Oct 18, 2021 18:37:34 GMT -6
Ugh I said on day 1 that I liked JD and that he wasn't going to last long. Too eager, too superfan. Shan is MF ruthless. Like how can a pastor be so evil? Lol I always chose 1 person first episode based on looks alone to root for and I chose Liyana. However you spell it
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Post by abbandkaa on Oct 20, 2021 7:48:58 GMT -6
Why is no one out Idol hunting at their camps? Especially Brad's team, knowing he was taken out with multiple idols in his pocket?! I'd be on that so fast!
This season the players seem to have so much sand on their faces, it is distracting as a viewer. Well, for this viewer anyway - so much sand near your eyes! I can't.
I was disappointed in JD and his departure, it's never the right choice to give someone your advantage to hold. COME ON. But I wonder if she is allowed to keep/use it herself or if it goes back into rotation.
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Post by imapenguin on Oct 20, 2021 9:14:01 GMT -6
abbandkaa, I’d bet people are looking for idols and just aren’t finding them and/or we just won’t see it until it’s relevant to whatever story they’re telling us.
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Post by spicysalmonroll on Oct 20, 2021 12:07:39 GMT -6
Sydney was obnoxious when she was like wow they all hate me because I'm smart and attractive and they wish they were me. OK girl, slow it down.
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Post by abbandkaa on Oct 20, 2021 12:41:39 GMT -6
spicysalmonroll, YES!! THAT!!! and the title of the episode "don't hate me cuz you ain't me" OH PUHLEAZE.
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Post by lucilleaustero on Oct 27, 2021 19:43:43 GMT -6
Pretty sure this is my last season viewing Survivor. I just cant with nine thousand differemt twists every episode and none of the twists are interesting.
I started watching Survivor Australia and it is amazing. I wish the American version would be more like the Australian.
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Post by jinkies on Oct 28, 2021 7:59:53 GMT -6
My opinion is that the game of survivor is interesting enough on its own-- I like seeing how people are able to build and/or manipulate relationships to win. One or two twists in a season keeps things from being too predictable, but that's enough. Multiple twists per episode just make the show hard to follow. They are essentially playing a different game than the first 40 seasons because of so many changes and twists.
I'm trying to stop comparing it to previous seasons and decide if I like it as its own, new, game. Jury is still out.
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Post by armpants on Oct 28, 2021 8:47:46 GMT -6
I was kind of bored with the episode last night and didn't really find the final twist to be that shocking. I did like seeing the alliance form with the POC though. That was the one highlight.
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Post by lostinfaith225 on Oct 28, 2021 10:52:49 GMT -6
I was kind of bored with the episode last night and didn't really find the final twist to be that shocking. I did like seeing the alliance form with the POC though. That was the one highlight. Agree with all of this. I’m over all the twists. Just stick with the immunity idol and see what happens.
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