KittyMom4

I thought both bakes were dumb, I was fascinated with the "imprime" swiss roll but Priya was the only one who seemed to know how to do it well. Then the main heat with weird macaron flavors and a hot pepper twist, just no. Paul is a hot mess and he's lucky, IMO he wasn't in the bottom 2 last night. I actually feel he should have been there more than Priya did. He's gotta go.

Pet peeve with my local Panera: we always use rapid pick up, which means you order on line and go pick it up yourself. They used to have a large shelving unit where they'd place the bagged up orders with your name on it. It sat right next to where you pick up your in-house orders. Then they moved it behind the prep counter (prob because orders were getting stolen) which was annoying because you had to wait for one of the workers to notice you and then they had to stop prepping to grab it and hand it to you. They have now moved it to behind the ordering counter. There is no signage tp tell whether if you're supposed to wait in line with people placing orders or if you're allowed to skip the line and go to the counter so they can grab it for you in between orders. Its always awkward, I either wait in line behind someone ordering for 5 different people or I look like a line cutter. Argh!

Kyle really did do a poor job of deflecting from Kamilla, I don't think David was bullying so much as trying to figure out where Kevin was coming from. I really like the Kyle/Kamilla alliance and that they are both fighting for one another.

I wouldn't say she flew under the radar, she was just not a threat and she had it good in her original tribe but now that the numbers are dwindling she thinks she's been "playing the game all along" and wants to make a move. And that move as @Skooma so eloquently put, was DUMB. Yes to everything above! When you are not a physical threat and not in a strong alliance, the worst thing you can do is start pissing off those that are. The quiet, sneaky approach would have worked much better for her. I am not sorry to see her go, she brought nothing to the game IMO.

@Ilovepie I do agree there have been some spectacular come backs, (and when it's a team I am rooting for I was more than happy to see the time advantage), however I think more often than not it became a 'done deal' when there was a giant time difference between the starting teams and the last place team(s). Good navigation skills and attention to detail make a much more exciting watch, IMO. I am enjoying this season much more than I thought I would. I feel like there are more evenly-abled teams and the challenges have been interesting.

I will be alone at my table but I like the bunching at the beginning of the leg. I hated how far ahead the lead teams got, knowing that there was no way the last team was going to catch up. The advantage the first place teams get is the prize that Phil hands them. The advantage should come with getting to the task the quickest and/or completing them quickly. Jonathan can leave any time. So can Ana's "c'mon babe!". Ick.

I for one like this rule, mainly because it eliminates one person getting blamed for losing the challenge for the team and in the same breath, one person taking credit for winning the challenge for the team. It also keeps the player who thinks he/she is the best shot, best puzzler, etc from not allowing anyone else to take over.

Hahaha, so much this! My thought is they don't want to scare off self-taught or home bakers from trying out of the show so they keep one or two of them around for a few bakes and then they can say "Oh well, we gave him/her advice and they didn't use it." He should have been eliminated on the first episode. YES! And if you know the theme of the show (spring, holiday, Halloween, etc.) then study and practice with colors and shapes that will be used. I forget who the baker was on Halloween Championship but she said "I don't normally do this type of decorating". My eyes rolled so hard I got a headache.

You are not alone, I felt the same way. I don't watch Survivor to for the emotional moments, I watch it because I like the strategy and gameplay. As soon as Joe went to Eva I hit the FF button. I couldn't believe how long I ff'd, it went on forever. On the other hand, I was enthralled at the new Vula tribe's bonding over their shared family struggles, I found that moment heartfelt and inspiring. It wasn't a show of hugging and tears, just relating to one another.

I was rolling my eyes as well, as he should, it was not his fault she did not make enough cake batter, and it was not his fault she didn't pivot to a simpler decorating plan once she realized how far behind she was. The challenge wasn't the TEAM going home, just that they would be in the bottom and one would go home. I felt bad that he gave up so much of his decorating time trying to help her finish. Those who are saying Priya should have said something to Kareem, maybe so but Kareem strikes me as someone who, while sweet and ambitious, doesn't have a clue what he's doing here. All he needed to do was look around and he would have noticed he wasn't doing it right. I am assuming there is some kind of 'tutorial' off screen that explains what Minecraft is and even if there isn't, a simple observation of the other teams would have clued him in.

@Wiendish Fitch I am in the same boat as you. I am fastidious as well (my dad did lose all his teeth due to poor dental hygiene) I brush 2-3 times a day, I floss every night, and use a fluoride rinse. At my last visit the hygienist said I had a lot of tartar build up, I asked what I could do to prevent that, and she recommended an electric toothbrush. Said the rotating movement is better to remove the tartar buildup. We'll see at my next visit, although I have noticed a difference when I feel my teeth. I'm close to 60 and feel the same way as you! It took a long time for me to be comfortable with who I am and what I like and I am enjoying every minute of it. I will not have fashions, trends and fads dictating what I'm allowed to wear, eat, do, or feel.

I grew up in a very small town and graduated in '85. I knew everyone, even if I didn't know them well, I would recognize familiar faces or names. I've been gone from there since '87. It is strange to go back there now (my parents still live there), I know no one. My parents will mention names that I have no idea about. It is a natural transition, families move on, kids settle in other areas, it's just a strange feeling to see another family living in my best friend's old house. Thank you for saying this. I was raised Catholic but no longer practice the religion, do I still talk to God? Every day. Are my parents disappointed that I no longer go to church? Sure, but I don't need to sit in a church to feel better about myself. My pet peeve today: thinking I would have an easy commute to work with so many people being remote or off for the holiday week, but no, there was an accident, and the expressway is backed up, leaving me to creep along in deadlock for 45 minutes for what is normally a 20 minute drive. Do the sheriffs/pd sit at entrance ramps and direct you to an alternate route? Nope. Instead everyone is still piling up on entrance ramps hoping to squeeze in. No way to turn around at that point so it just gets worse and worse. I don't listen to local radio, I do podcasts or Sirius XM to avoid the annoying local morning shows so I did not get a traffic report either. Ugh.

It's not helping, if anything it draws more attention to her face. I've always admired how good everyone's skin looks at tribal, most likely the lighting is kinder there, but it's horrifying to look at Sue in daylight or firelight. I know women who look like her, exactly like her, and even with make up and contouring there is something so off-putting seeing how plastic their faces ended up looking. Great descriptions of everyone, nailed it.

Smug is all she can pull off with her skin pulled so tight it looks like it's ready to snap. Jeebus, does the woman never splash her face with some water now and then? And yes, why is no one telling her she has dirt all over her face, especially before they go to tribal? Editing to say that I hadn't read all the comments, so finding out she was using mud to contour made me roll my eyes so hard. I get the vanity but what in the world? Is this a version of the Emperor's New Clothes?

Yea, it was cute but wasn't as impressed as the judges were. But for 30 minutes, it was a good idea. I thought a cook book/recipe book, and she could have done a MUCH better job of it. I think she struggled as time went on. Overall did well. And yes, "Lady Flava" needs to be retired, sheesh. I was a fan but she has been on my last nerve the last couple episodes. Rooting for Rafi!