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Post by imapenguin on Oct 28, 2022 23:36:20 GMT -6
I miss the 39 day game, as well, but I think Jeff has said they don't plan on going back to it. I'm sure we talked about it in Season 41 or 42, but I don't know how I feel about the challenge to make it to the merge. I appreciate that they're trying new things (I think ... but I'd also like to see an upcoming season that just takes it back to basics) and enjoyed the twist initially, but I don't know that I want this to be a permanent thing. I like the merge feast and all that comes with it. I don’t mind the challenge to make it to the merge without the hourglass twist. The hourglass twist sucked.
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Post by budders on Oct 29, 2022 20:55:50 GMT -6
I miss the 39 day game, as well, but I think Jeff has said they don't plan on going back to it. I'm sure we talked about it in Season 41 or 42, but I don't know how I feel about the challenge to make it to the merge. I appreciate that they're trying new things (I think ... but I'd also like to see an upcoming season that just takes it back to basics) and enjoyed the twist initially, but I don't know that I want this to be a permanent thing. I like the merge feast and all that comes with it. I don’t mind the challenge to make it to the merge without the hourglass twist. The hourglass twist sucked. Agreed. I like that it was made very clear that it wouldn't be taken away from the winning team and that it was all straightforward. I also like that the extra player was responsible for their own fate by choosing to align with one of the teams.
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Post by jenna on Oct 30, 2022 15:34:48 GMT -6
I like this twist better for sure too, and I like the mixed challenge where half of them are safe…i think it would be cool if they still had the official merge feast after that vote though so you still get some of the structure of a classic merge
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Post by jenna on Nov 2, 2022 19:01:12 GMT -6
I love Jeanine going “let me be an asset”, I really hope she can work something
The emotional moment after the first part of the challenge felt a bit forced. Idk we get it Jeff but we don’t need a touching moment every challenge, they’re not gonna leave someone stuck in a net
Ugh at the sausage fest for the final round of immunity
Lol I wrote this before the last round of the challenge where it got worse 😂 I literally said shut up out loud to my TV at Gabler
I hope him winning is gonna make him a threat and they’ll get rid of him next but I don’t want to get my hopes up he’s getting so much time in the edit
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Post by jenna on Nov 2, 2022 19:02:09 GMT -6
It feels like they used a lot of the episode on the challenge, it’s 8:35 and it’s the commercial break after. I would rather see more strategy.
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Post by jenna on Nov 2, 2022 19:02:36 GMT -6
WHY can’t anyone keep Knowledge is Power a secret?! What the hell James blabbing to multiple people immediately
That thing being hidden in the water well to be found by four people at once makes it kinda blah. I’m surprised no one else tried to beat James to it but that’s the problem with advantages when they’re out in the open; they’re dangerous to have too
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Post by jenna on Nov 2, 2022 19:03:24 GMT -6
Omg Jeanine just have her idol to Dwight and Noelle gave hers to Owen. I really hope another woman doesn’t go home dammit
Edit: Okay not a woman but damn did the three black dudes just split the votes
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Post by jenna on Nov 2, 2022 19:27:52 GMT -6
Tribal council hasn’t been very interesting this season, probably because everyone is just saying kind of general things trying not to give too much away. I’m not sure what it is this season, maybe it’s me 😆
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Post by jenna on Nov 2, 2022 19:37:06 GMT -6
Are any advantages secret? I thought Karla’s but now that other players traded their idols that were made out the beads and everything I’m confused. Also I’m sure I’m forgetting stuff…
Jeanine - idol…which just left with Dwight I guess? Noelle - steal a vote Karla - idol James - knowledge is power Cody - idol
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Post by jenna on Nov 2, 2022 22:51:35 GMT -6
I forgot to mention Cody’s wrestling story 😆
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Post by jinkies on Nov 3, 2022 8:44:08 GMT -6
I was trying to think of what would have been James' best move with the Knowledge is power. Everyone knew he found something, but didn't know what. Maybe he should have said it was something like a steal a vote?
Gabler's stories were ridiculous. He is good tv but I wouldn't last 2 hours with him, especially if I were hangry LOL.
Once Dwight saw that his name was in the mix, could he have given Jeanine her idol back? He didn't, so I assume it is gone. But wondering if it was a rule or if they were really both so convinced he was safe.
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Post by abbandkaa on Nov 3, 2022 12:29:14 GMT -6
jinkies, I was wondering if he gave it back before leaving Tribal, unseen by viewers. I think he and Jeanine were highly convinced he would be fine - she even reassured him while votes were still being read! I thought James was nuts not to use his knowledge is power - but I couldn't remember if he knew Gabler had an idol for him to take (which would have been my move!). Good on Gabler for lasting so long, and digging deep by naming this minute after X then Y then Z - but it was a bit much after 30 minutes The heart of Noelle trying and pushing herself is so damned impressive.
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Post by junch817 on Nov 3, 2022 17:03:09 GMT -6
I think Ryan and James are playing terrible games. Ryan wanting to start an alliance of the 7 who were safe last week was so beyond ridiculous. James told people he wouldn’t touch the power until after tribal and then immediately lied in a way where anyone could easily find out because they knew where to look. Just so dumb. And Gabler. Gosh. He is just too much but I do admire his determination in that challenge and while it was a bit showy, I thought it was sweet and I truly believed it helped him to stay focused. I was really impressed. Challenge aside, the dude has to go. Ugh he is a terrible player too.
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Post by MelanieCarmichael on Nov 3, 2022 19:43:18 GMT -6
Ugh that Jeanine’s idol went home with Dwight. Gabler’s idol expired after last week’s tribal so I don’t think James could have asked about it.
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Post by jenna on Nov 3, 2022 20:16:40 GMT -6
I saw in Dwight’s exit interview that he did leave with the idol
Which is a bummer for Jeanine but maybe it’ll be better than having an idol everyone knows about
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Post by jenna on Nov 3, 2022 20:23:27 GMT -6
The Knowledge is Power thing is hard too cuz it’s such a big confrontational move to steal someone’s advantage, so you’re making an enemy and gaining an idol that is public info. I wish the producers would stop trying to force it into the game 😝
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Post by budders on Nov 4, 2022 14:33:21 GMT -6
I was trying to think of what would have been James' best move with the Knowledge is power. Everyone knew he found something, but didn't know what. Maybe he should have said it was something like a steal a vote? Gabler's stories were ridiculous. He is good tv but I wouldn't last 2 hours with him, especially if I were hangry LOL. Once Dwight saw that his name was in the mix, could he have given Jeanine her idol back? He didn't, so I assume it is gone. But wondering if it was a rule or if they were really both so convinced he was safe. According to what I heard on one of the RHAP recaps today, Dalton Ross has asked this question and the second that the first vote is read, nothing can be exchanged anymore.
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Post by spicysalmonroll on Nov 8, 2022 8:00:39 GMT -6
I miss the old ones too, I feel like seasons 10-20 were the best. Everyone was actually building and hunting and fishing. And they did the separate reward challenge and immunity challenge and if you sat out in 1 you had to play the next.
But anyways, I like this cast. I think it's awesome where Jesse has come in life. On the first day, I always choose a random person based off nothing to root for and this time I chose Dwight. So now he's gone, I'll prob root for Jesse.
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Post by GameNight on Nov 8, 2022 10:29:33 GMT -6
I just watched the episode. I'm not sure why the recent seasons don't seem as good, but I agree. I was reading about the shortened season and complaints that viewers can't remember who was on which original tribe after the merge because there just isn't enough time to fully get into it, so conversations around votes is confusing because no one can remember tribe allegiances or alliances. I was also reading about the increased number of players who are "super fans" and how they play a different game. There are people on the cast that I like but overall it just seems fine. But, I imagine I'll keep watching as long as it's on.
I did like the idea of asking players to break up into pairs ahead of the challenge.
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Post by jenna on Nov 9, 2022 20:01:26 GMT -6
Dammit! I was hoping for a more exciting vote
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Post by jenna on Nov 9, 2022 20:49:54 GMT -6
Okay but I kinda love Dwight lying in his exit interviews so we can be surprised about the idol
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Post by imapenguin on Nov 10, 2022 7:45:01 GMT -6
The way I gasped when Jesse revealed he had Jeanine’s idol 😂 That’s amazing. He’s a front runner for sure.
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Post by spicysalmonroll on Nov 10, 2022 8:06:59 GMT -6
Dammit! I was hoping for a more exciting vote Me too, it's so boring when they just pick someone "weak" for the sake of nothing rather than an actual game threat.
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Post by abbandkaa on Nov 10, 2022 9:03:02 GMT -6
Dammit! I was hoping for a more exciting vote Me too, it's so boring when they just pick someone "weak" for the sake of nothing rather than an actual game threat. THIS I enjoy a good blindside, sure - but keeping weak players is a weak move IMO, when they take a threat out unexpectedly, I dig it.
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Post by GameNight on Nov 10, 2022 10:55:45 GMT -6
I was surprised about the Dwight-Jesse idol exchange. I really hope Jesse does as Karla has and doesn't mention it to anyone.
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Post by jinkies on Nov 10, 2022 18:49:02 GMT -6
Okay but I kinda love Dwight lying in his exit interviews so we can be surprised about the idol Dwight says he never lied, he just answered very carefully. Along the lines of "Jeanine did not get her idol back," which was true. I'm so glad he didn't spoil it for us-- it was a fun reveal. I think Karla and Jesse are front runners for sure.
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Post by jenna on Nov 10, 2022 19:51:18 GMT -6
I was surprised about the Dwight-Jesse idol exchange. I really hope Jesse does as Karla has and doesn't mention it to anyone. It’s interesting that the only hidden idols in the game are kept by maybe the closest pair, Karla and Jesse
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Post by junch817 on Nov 11, 2022 21:30:38 GMT -6
I’m ready for Sami to go. He’s so full of himself and I’m so tired of hearing him talk about being 19 - no one cares! I was so glad Owen won immunity. It broke my heart when he compared it to his childhood and not being included in things. I was annoyed when James lied to Owen to try and get him to sit out of the comp… I appreciate the gameplay, but it was too obvious and I don’t like James, so I’m glad Owen didn’t give in.
I would like the next boots to be Ryan, James, Gabler and Sami in any order. I like the other 6 and would be happy to see any of them win (Jesse, Cody, Owen, Karla, Noelle and Cassidy)
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Post by jenna on Nov 16, 2022 23:36:45 GMT -6
My brain is still processing the episode but I was doing a happy dance when Noelle started talking about her plan and Owen made it through the week
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Post by abbandkaa on Nov 17, 2022 7:44:33 GMT -6
Big ups to Karla!! She is doing so well and I'm so proud of her for how she's playing the game, but even more than that are her self-realizations! She's becoming stronger and stronger in every way and it shows. Way to get crafty, Noelle!! I loooooove that it worked and sent James home - he had a little temper tantrum, didn't he? Marching over in a huff to the jury bench instead of walking out with his snuffed torch mmmbyeeeeeeeeeee Tribal blindsides are so fun to watch unfold!!
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