[S40.E13: The Penultimate Step of War]

6 hours ago, GaT said:

Like others here, I don't understand why people aren't voting out Tony, or at least look up in the trees before they have a conversation.

Or, oh I don't know, talk strategy literally ANY OTHER PLACE THAN THE WATER WELL?!   (Not unless  Sarah led them there knowing that Tony would be lurking in the Spy Nest.)  But you couldn't get me to say 2 words of strategy near the water well based on Tony's history.

[S40.E13: The Penultimate Step of War]

So, what Michelle did with that coin counts as a "flip?"  Not that it mattered---she would've been safe anyway but I'm just saying...

2 hours ago, vb68 said:

In other news Nick is a big dumb idiot.

And why is NO ONE targeting Tony??  

The fact that Michelle is the only one to mention his name is truly mind-boggling.  Dumbass, smug Sarah goes scurrying back to the others to condescendingly laugh about Michelle pointing out the obvious?  I guess in her mind, she's played as good a game as Tony??  I hope she's cringing in embarrassment as she watches this play back but I doubt that she has enough self- awareness, even now.

 

1 hour ago, blackwing said:

I'm glad that Jeremy was finally voted out.  He deserved it.  Hated his bug eyed "please Michelle" pleading with his eyes and I was happy she declined to give it to him.  I don't understand why Jeremy was so attached to Tony.  Why couldn't Nick, Michelle, Jeremy and maybe Denise band together to vote out Tony or Ben?  

Since when did Denise get in bed with Tony?  Wasn't she on the bottom before?  In the second hour, why didn't Michelle, Denise and Nick try and get out one Ben or Tony?

I thought Jeremy's pleading, hopeful face was the cutest thing I saw in the whole two hours.  Cracked. Me. Up.

I understand why J was so tight with Tony.  2 weeks straight, Tony really helped him survive the vote and he seemed to really think they were in lock-step.   But I need to know when Denise and Ben became so tight?  That's the one that seems to be out of left-field for me.  

It may have been strategy, but I couldn't stand Denise's "I'm ready to go" act. That would've been beneath me.

Go Michelle, I guess?  I really can't stomach any other players right now.

[S40.E12: Friendly Fire]

2 hours ago, fishcakes said:

As for Tony's bent arm in the challenge, back when Shii Ann won this challenge in All Stars, someone noted that she was the only one who held her arm locked straight and everyone else's was bent and that person said it's easier to hold your arm up straight rather than bent. My totally unscientific opinion (based on holding my arm up bent and then holding it up straight) is that that person was correct. The weight of the arm seems to distribute more evenly when the arm is straight; when it's bent, I can feel the weight in my upper arm. I'm not surprised Kass is fomenting conspiracy theories about it, though. She's such a bitter llama.

 

Thanks for the explanation and sharing the results of your experiment. 🙂.  I give zero effs about Kass and her conspiracy theories but I did mention to Mr. Suite that everyone but Tony looked so stretched out and awkward--as the challenge went on, Tony's bent arm just seemed to be an advantage for his balance (at least from my perspective). 

 And yes---Kass is such a bitter, irrelevant llama.

 

1 hour ago, skybolt said:

She could've definitely handled that better. She could've nicely told Jeremy, "I understand your situation, but I've already made up my mind and am ready to vote. Please don't take it the wrong way". Really, anything would've been better than the hand to the face. It was like she took out all her anger of players scrambling again at tribal to not go with the easy vote, on him.

THIS.  I've been a Denise fan all along but that really rubbed me the wrong way.  And I didn't take Jeremy's reply to be a threat but more of a shocked reminder that she could need him tomorrow.  I hope they find a way to mend that rift.  I have a feeling that Denise will seek J out and apologize firstly because she seems like a mature, cool person who briefly lost her shit but mainly because she's found herself on the wrong side of the vote for two Tribals straight so she needs allies.

[S40.E12: Friendly Fire]

I don't think the game is rigged for Tony but I swear, he looked to have more slack on his chain than anyone else because he had a bend in his arm---everyone else's arm appeared to be straight in the air.

Nick is the most unconvincing liar ever.

10 days left in the game and people stepping down for peanut butter.  Insane and infuriating.

Jeremy has nerves of steel because I would've played that 50/50.

Sarah.  GAH.  I'm hating her more than Ben now and that's saying something.

I really need to see the vote breakout--I have no idea what votes went where.

 

[S40.E11: This Is Extortion]

5 minutes ago, ProfCrash said:

I don't have a problem with strategic game play, and Kim, Denise, Nick, and Sofie are more strategic players. I just want to see more of that being aired. 

Good point.  I'm calling them snoozes (maybe unfairly) but it's because we're seeing very little of them actually strategizing.  And I agree--I admire a strategic game as well, probably moreso than someone who just outright dominates in a physical way.  But damn if Tony hasn't won me over with the perfect blend of humor, hustle and strategy.  

[S40.E11: This Is Extortion]

29 minutes ago, ProfCrash said:

Michelle looked a little too smug at tribal. Yes, she was going to be on the right side of hte vote but she wasn't even the first or second person to be involved in the plan. She was told who to vote for and that was it. So the smug look was over the top. Relief would make sense but not smug.

 

I agree 1000x.  So funny to me that she was whining to Rob about being labeled an Undeserving Winner and she's fallen right back into that sort of gameplay this season.  And she's not alone.  Ben, Kim and Sarah are snoozes.  Even Nick has been fairly invisible.   And for all her analysis about resume-building, Sophie was a snooze too.   (A strong competitor but a snooze nonetheless.) I am happy to see Tony ramp up the action in all his Tony Mania.

 

10 hours ago, Growsonwalls said:

Guys Cirie Fields' instagram does these hilarious endearing color commentary. Check it out. Tbh I;m so relieved that Cirie on SM is exactly the same Cirie we see in the game -- sharp, funny, awesome. And she still works at a nurse too.

I signed up for Instagram just to hear Cirie, that's how much I love her.  Thanks for the intel, Growsonwalls!

[S40.E11: This Is Extortion]

My emotions went through the wringer with this episode.  

At first, I was throughly pissed with Tony and Crew that they had the nerve to be annoyed with Jeremy playing his Safety.  "How dare Jeremy not let us vote him out!"   And on top of that, he finds an idol??

But then my annoyance switches to Parvati.  Because once again, she tries to take credit for something someone else does.  Nat found the wine bottle, Nat figured out that the clue was hinting about something being back at camp and Parvati gets to narrate the stealth plan about recovering the Extortion advantage and how to use it?   Whatever.

Ben really is useless.  King Goat.  And Michelle and Kim are Goats-In-Waiting.

So Tony deciding to switch the target to Sophie gives me more joy than should be allowed from just watching a show.  Sophie and Sarah were waaaaaay too comfortable.  Break that shit up.  Kadooz to the editors for throwing me off because I really, really, really thought Jeremy would never believe Tony.  That blindside was perfection **chef's kiss**

I just remembered, Tony flying around with that bag, gleefully thinking that he really had an Advantage from E0E was some seriously funny shit.  He was so giddy thinking that he could play that against someone and then he reads, "This advantage is being played against you."  I hollered.  You visibly saw the defeat wash over him.  In hindsight, I love that he scrambled and got the payoff together but when it happened, I was convinced it sealed Jeremy's fate.  Especially when Jeremy came SO CLOSE to winning Immunity.  I thought he stepped down because he felt safe in his alliance with Tony.  Or did he lose his balance?  Either way, I thought that was his ticket home.  I can't believe this show can be this good 20 years in.

[Celebrity IOU - General Discussion]

1 hour ago, alexa said:

But they like to entertain!  And they have to be able to see the kids playing right over there!  lol.  It does really get old.  Kind of like in House Hunters for a while every homeowner wanted granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, or the house was plain junk.

And don't forget the Double Sinks in the bathroom!  When did this become a thing?!  Do you know how often I need to share a bathroom with someone requiring a second sink?  NEVER!  

I halfway expected PBs to squeeze the double sink requirement into Jen's nook.  LOL

[Celebrity IOU - General Discussion]

1 hour ago, topanga said:

Maybe the aunt likes being away from the chaos and noise when she's cooking.

This is a great point.  I'm already irked beyond explanation that every. single. home show has to have an Open Floor Plan concept.  I live in an old, charming home with a walled off kitchen and I love it.  I'd be livid if someone "surprised" me with an open floor plan. 

[Celebrity IOU - General Discussion]

Just found this show last night.

Can I just say that I love me some Brad Pitt?  I'm glad he seems to be at a point in his life where he is just happy.  I mean, you never know what someone is going thru but he looks happy and was so excited to do something for Jean (who seems to be such a sweet, humble woman.)   I think he may have teared up more than Jean when he saw the pic of her parents.  So cool.

I loved Melissa's big, loud Irish Catholic family.  She and her cousin were so cute together.   For as much as they clowned the "Before" house decor, I thought everything was lovely and immaculately kept. (Well, maybe not that ugly green carpet LOL) I cackled at her Uncle Joe's chair.  My dad's recliner can relate.  

8 hours ago, biakbiak said:

Melissa becoming so much more successful and famous than Jenny who’s assistant she used to be will never not delight me. 

Well, I just learned something new...I never put that "Mccarthy" name connection together.  And I will join BiakBiak in said delight!

[S04.E02: Lowkey Distant]

1 hour ago, Empress1 said:

 

9 hours ago, link417 said:

So many funny moments, but I hollered when that condom plopped outta nowhere! (Well, we know where...)

I said "OH NO" out loud, by myself, when it fell out.

 

I was horrified and not ready for that level of reality.

I love the show but I'm really kind of over the extended sex scenes.  Molly & Andrew's did make me laugh though--"Take all the cake!"  

Issa is better than me--no way I could be cool and jokey with my ex's new boo.  Nope.  Ain't that much growth in the world.  Still not sure how I feel about Condola.   But Lawrence definitely leveled up from bank teller Tasha and "I'm too cool for school" Jasmine.

Taurean is just a dick.  A rude, arrogant dick.

[S40.E10: The Full Circle]

I really Cannot. Stand. Sarah.   I hope her whiny, entitled ass gets on Tony's last nerve and he abandons that stupid Cops R Us loyalty.  Jeremy was right to want to split up she and Sophie.

Jeremy's one daughter was his straight-up twin.  I'm not mad at him playing his advantage.  I really thought his whole Firefighter "You go, we go" code would kick in and he wouldn't play it but I think that whispering unnerved him---no one seemed to be checking in with him.

I still love Rob above all others but I will be rooting for Tyson to get back in again from The Edge.  He was pissed.

 

[S04.E01: Lowkey Feelin' Myself]

I'm really happy this show is back too.  After I binge watched the HBO marathon on Saturday, I was ready to jump back into Insecure.  So far I'm not really feeling the sex montages (just extra for no damn reason) and I sometimes I found myself straining to follow Issa & Molly's "banter."  But I will deal because this is such a good show.

Molly is ridiculous.  Andrew was nothing but charming, fun and HONEST with her and she's sulking like an 11 year old---they really have to develop her character more this season.  

Who knew that Paula Jai Parker could play a role relatively straight?

More Kelly, please!

[S40.E09: War is Not Pretty]

5 hours ago, ByaNose said:

I think the reason they are keeping Tyson in the game is because he won’t win. I think the general consensus by the previous Survivors is that they hated EoE and that Chris Underwood won. I get the feeling the jury won’t award someone who won their way back in the game. He could make the Final 3 but I don’t think he’d win. IMO!!!!

I thought of that too but Devins made it back from EoE and I definitely thought he should've won.  Chris?  Not so much.  

Thanks for all the clarification on the "fleur de lis" pronunciation.  During that whole exchange with Adam & Michelle, I really got the impression that the editors were clowning him with the subtitles--implying that he was mispronouncing.   Learn something new everyday.

[S40.E09: War is Not Pretty]

Kind of a snoozer tonight.  Just a few thoughts:

I can't believe that no one picked Denise in the Reward Challenge.  I actually think she's the strongest woman there despite being petite.

Michelle.  Girl, just stop.  You did NOT want Wendell gone.  

Ummmm, why does Sarah think she is immune to vote-out talk?  They need to bounce her ass next.

1 hour ago, Growsonwalls said:

Was surprised that Parvati told everyone about the 50% coin she won. The old Parvati definitely wouldn't have. 

I have never cared for her but I was really annoyed that Parvati acted like she found that clue on her own accord.  Dani figured out the hint---she should've kept her mouth shut and looked by herself when she had the chance.  But the EoE crew just seems to be more kumbaya than anything else.  

I'm really, really surprised that Tyson doesn't seem to be on anyone's radar.  Weird and more than a little foolish on their parts.

[S40.E08: This is Where the Battle Begins]

1 minute ago, skybolt said:

Other than the idol search, Tony is playing a similar game to his first season.

I don't remember liking Tony all that much from his season (probably because I adored Woo) but I'm finding myself highly entertained by Tony this season and I honestly wouldn't be mad if he went all the way to the end.  I thought last night's episode was a little dry but he really cracked me up with his comparison of lack of fire tokens to being a broke kid in the bodega.  Hilarious.

And I really expected there to be some sort of frantic idol search after the merge.  I'm sure these veterans thought to search the food, the water well and everything in between but I guess they just didn't show that.  

[S40.E08: This is Where the Battle Begins]

I really can't stand Adam and I couldn't believe how whiny and close to tears he seemed pre Tribal Council.  I can't believe he won before---no wonder I don't remember him at all.

Tyson's purchase of peanut butter doesn't seem so foolhardy now.  He did well in that challenge.  I wonder how he will hide his big jar from the merged tribe?  

That rain looked miserable.

I wish I could care more about Wendell being bounced but I'm really indifferent.  I'm glad Jeremy and Denise are safe for the moment.

And finally, 

Yul is beautiful.  That is all.

[S40.E07: We're in the Majors]

1 hour ago, Bouffe said:

13 hours ago, LadyChatts said:

I feel somewhat robbed they didn't bring JT back.  The idea of him, Ben, and Adam on a tribe feels like a weekly 3 Stooges episode.

That thought made me laugh out loud! JT was not the brightest player but I always enjoyed watching him. Adam, not so much. He's condescending, and I dislike the "whoa is me" kind of play he's got going on.

Hold up, now!  Did you forget Fabio?  I guess he could be Shemp.  

[S40.E07: We're in the Majors]

9 minutes ago, DannyRugg said:

I guess I'm the only person watching who enjoys Ben. Yeah he made a couple of mistakes early on, but he's a powerhouse in the challenges and I enjoy his quirky humor, such as changing his voice when talking to nutty Adam. I know I will now get totally slammed.

Awwwwww....no Survivor shaming allowed here.  LOL.  

Ben doesn't bother me at all.  Truth be told, I like him way more than Adam or Sarah.  I can't stand either of them.  

[S40.E07: We're in the Majors]

10 hours ago, Growsonwalls said:

 

A few thoughts:

- I'd love to see an IC that isn't "a bag of puzzles." Jesus. Remember the "old school" challenges that were much more creative?

- Wendell and Michelle are that annoying couple that breaks up a party with their loud annoying arguing and just as everyone is peaces out of the party they're in the bathroom having makeup sex. 

 

 

10 hours ago, princelina said:

I hope so too!  Clearly he's a dick and she's the kind of girl who likes to chase guys who are dicks.  She gave him a fire token to make him happy with her? And then that little chin tickle she gave him after they voted off Yul?  Barf.  I don't mind Adam.

Add me to the list of peeps who would like to see a different challenge than "bag of puzzle pieces" - how about a good old fashioned "how well do you know your tribemates" quiz, or one where they get to break each others urns?

 

9 hours ago, LadyChatts said:

Yeah, her whole 'I just wanted to see you shake in your boots' was stupid.  I think she's looking for something from Wendell, and that's why she doesn't want to vote him off.  Whether it's an apology or what I don't know.

I'd like the new schoolers to play without idols, advantages, twists, and minimal scrambling.  I also miss the days of skimpy rewards.  Even when castaways got blankets and pillows it was like two, not a whole bedroom set.  And their food rewards were usually gone within a couple of days (besides the chickens).  Now food rewards last them longer.  

I really want a throwback coconut chopping challenge.  That totally turned the tide of the game in Marquesas.

Add me to the list of viewers who are longing for a different type of challenge.   Princelina, get out of my head!  I was just thinking of the days of, "Which tribemate is the most annoying?  Reveal..."

LOVED those challenges for how they played into the social aspect of the game (and for how mean they were!). Maybe we'll get some of those post-merge.

The puzzle overload is annoying but that being said, my heart was in my throat for that last second win by Denise & Jeremy.  The way I screamed, "YES!" when that final piece clicked in place...

Rob--You are the best that's ever played.  Batting .750  for fire tokens!

Sandra is a quitter.  Who knew?  She had kind of grown on me after her Russell Hantz Smackdown but this season reminded me of why I never really cared for her.  

Wendell and Michelle can't be gone from my screen soon enough.  LadyChatts, you know what Michelle wants from Wendell and it ain't an apology---unless "apology" is your euphemism for dick.

[S40.E06: Quick on the Draw]

11 hours ago, tvgoddess said:

And to this day, I'll never understand why these people orgasm over peanut butter. All the way back to Jenna and Heidi in Amazon. I mean, it's just...peanut butter. It's not that big a deal and it doesn't taste that good. Slow your roll, Tyson.

I love peanut butter but I don't think I could eat big scoops of it without an ice-cold glass of milk to wash it down.  Boiled well-water just wouldn't suffice.  But, I swear, Tyson makes me laugh.  Pretending to take a whiz, sticking the advantage in his "man-panties."  Never change, Tyson.

Wendall is an arrogant fuck this time around isn't he?  But if he continues to savagely disregard groveling Michelle, then I am all for his fuckery.  He is really proving her to be the Underserving Winner that she's been labeled---she's a mess this season.  And I absolutely love how Parvarti could gain no traction with Wendell or Yul.  You could tell she was unnerved by how immune they were to her charms.  Heh.  'Bout time.  

Denise.  BOSS gameplay.  Serves every one of them right for underestimating her.  SO pleased that Jeremy is still in the game (with his advantage!) and Yul got a token.  

 

[S12.E18: A Greek Tragedy in 6 Acts]

16 hours ago, Vanderboom said:

I liked the relationship discussion on the way to the wine tasting. I didn't agree with everybody, but it was good to see them talking like adults. 

But did you see Kenya engage in that discussion?  NOPE.  Ken was sitting there, furiously "texting" hoping she could sink into the bus cushions and disappear.  

She is such a nasty piece of work.  Bitch knew full well she was trying to one-up Cynthia and embarrass her about the wines and then when production called her on it, you saw the venom overtake her whole demeanor.  

I don't like Nene either but when I tell you I LIVE for Mrs. Leakes scalping Kenya every chance she gets.  Kenya couldn't deal with Phaedra and she damn sure can't handle Nene Leakes either.   And I am here for it.

[S40.E05: The Buddy System on Steroids]

I was too bummed to post last night because I kept hoping that Rob would work some magic and remain in the game.  Sigh.  Now I can only hope that his new tribe loses every single challenge and get picked off one by one.   The fact that a bunch of grown ass winners sat around in camp all day just because Rob told them to, was sending me.  

11 hours ago, peachmangosteen said:

Nick telling Parvati he had a crush on her in high school was way too cringeworthy for me. And for Parvati as well it seemed!

Another sigh.  I like Nick so I was screaming at the TV, "Noooooooo!  Don't tell her!"  And then he did.  And she flashed her 82 teeth at him and all I could think was that we are witnessing, "Erik The Sequel."

 

[S40.E04: I Like Revenge]

20 hours ago, Rachel RSL said:

I know this won’t last but all my faves are in a good spot right now and every time Sandra survives a TC, it both astonishes and delights me. I love her! She proudly sits out challenges and she openly says she’ll vote for anyone as long as it isn’t her yet they all love her. Her social game is killer!

Other than watching Natalie continue to be a beast, I could do with 95% less EoE. I mean, I really like him, but I didn’t need the epic saga of Ethan going up a hill. 

 

I must be getting sappy in my old age because I actually didn't mind the "inspirational" EoE segment and I usually roll my eyes all through those.  My heart was breaking for how depleted Ethan was and I was worried that they would pull him from the game.  SO happy that he recovered and finished.

I absolutely loved how Ethan, Amber and Dani all seemed to be in complete awe of Nat.  She is the definition of Beastmode.

 

19 hours ago, ljenkins782 said:

Tyson giving his token to Nick was interesting. Not sure if it was a desire to see the world burn kind of move or if maybe he has an interest in preserving the people he feels less threatened by in the event that he returns to the game. If they can give their tokens to anyone at all, he could have helped his "poker alliance" buddies on the other tribe, but chose not to. Would be curious to hear his reasoning on that one. 

Exactly what I expected---Tyson would bequeath his token to Rob or another "veteran" player on Sele.  I'm not mad that it went to Nick.  I need to know why everyone was so intent on saying that Nick blew the puzzle when there were two people bumbling and fumbling.

18 hours ago, ByaNose said:

Frankly, I was surprised that Rob was on the puzzle again. Not just because he (they) blew it last week but I must be blanking out but I don’t recall Rob being a puzzle whiz to begin with. In his four times playing the game what is his puzzle win/loses? Obviously, the tribe hasn’t had any problem with him doing them but I just don’t recall it being his Survivor wheelhouse. I could be totally wrong though. 

I don't recall his exact record on puzzles but Rob is a whiz on them.  That's what makes him such a deadly combo--his physical dominance is equally matched with smarts and social skills.   But last night's comeback was on a whole 'nother level.

Adam groveling was some funny shit.

[S12.E16: In the Name of Charity]

Eva got herself a real gem, didn't she?  Mike was the best thing about the show tonight and he did that off the cuff. 

Now, the Amazing Grace "singer?"  No comment.

Marlo's nephews.  So cute.  I'm glad they didn't leave.

I feel like Marc hates those cameras and the associated nonsense so much, it puts him in a bit of a rage trying to pretend for them.  No sympathy for Kenya there.  She knew the man had no desire to be filmed before she "married."  (And yes, my use of air quotes is quite deliberate because I'm still unconvinced that they ever really married.) . She probably pressured ol' boy to film a few scenes so she could get a check.  Well, be careful what you wish for.