S44.E13: Absolute Banger Season LIVE CHAT

[Lamb18]

I think Yam-Yam sent a vote Heidi's way in case Lauren found the idol.

[truthaboutluv]

Well damn, the Tika 3 of nerdy Carson, weirdo Carolyn and loopy Yam Yam truly took this to end. Of course that's probably because despite all their weirdness and nuttiness, all three were actually very smart players. Much smarter than the other players gave them credit for and realized too late. 

[LadyChatts]

1 minute ago, truthaboutluv said:

Well damn, the Tika 3 of nerdy Carson, weirdo Carolyn and loopy Yam Yam truly took this to end. Of course that's probably because despite all their weirdness and nuttiness, all three were actually very smart players. Much smarter than the other players gave them credit for and realized too late. 

Except Frannie, but no one apparently wanted to listen to her.  Glad she at least has that on her S44 resume.

Likewise, Lauren wanted to split the vote when Brandon went home, but Brandon refused.  So some boneheaded decisions really helped the Tika 3 get this far.

Edited May 25, 2023 by LadyChatts

[Lady Calypso]

Yep, the contraption ball challenge.

[mojoween]

Good gravy this Tribal is super extra.

[Lantern7]

Matlock revival. Why?

1 minute ago, Lady Calypso said:

Yep, the contraption ball challenge.

I motherfuckin’ called it!!!

[LadyChatts]

So if a Tika member wins immunity, then it'll be Heidi in fire making.  I guess they'll try and put their strongest fire maker against her if they truly want to take it to the end together.

And this IC again?  I felt like we already had this one this season.

[Pepper the Cat]

I bet Carson built a mock set up and has been practising.

 

[Lantern7]

Just now, LadyChatts said:

And this IC again?  I felt like we already had this one this season.

Different layout,though.

[MerBearHou]

Spectacular view — I mean, WOW.

[LadyChatts]

I feel like this could be anyone's to win.  So there's that.

[Straycat80]

We know Carolyn won’t win this. I can see Carson probably winning, he’s probably already practiced at home.  

[Lady Calypso]

Carolyn's out.

I had a feeling once I saw her drop her second ball too close to the first.

[mojoween]

Carolyn’s shrieking and drama and huffing and eye rolls are why I never warmed up to her.

Don’t get me wrong - my eyes are often betraying me and giving away my irritation, but she’s on TV and I am not.

Hate the ball challenge.  The one where you have to stack letters was missed this season.

[Pepper the Cat]

Well done Heidi!

 

[Lamb18]

I have a feeling Carolyn is going to go out first.

I thought Jeff said to drop the ball in your shoe. But I think he said chute.

[truthaboutluv]

Caroline's already screaming...WTF?

[Lady Calypso]

I guess Global is ahead of CBS, because we got to the winner already.

[Wildcard]

Quote

Matlock revival. Why?

Kathy Bates.. I'm there

[LadyChatts]

Just now, Lady Calypso said:

I guess Global is ahead of CBS, because we got to the winner already.

Yeah, I'm at the point where Carolyn just dropped.

[Grizzly]

My back would hate this challenge.

[Lantern7]

Waiting for Carolyn to charge at Probst with the free hand.

[willco]

Was just about to post Carolyn has no chance, and then...

[Straycat80]

I have to give Carson, YY ad Heidi credit for their concentration considering Carolyn screaming and Jeff’s incessant talking. 

[dizzyd]

I like Carolyn outside of challenges. She had no concept of spacing in this challenge so I’m glad she went out fast and spared my ears. 

[willco]

2 minutes ago, Pepper the Cat said:

Well done Heidi!

 

Wow you are way ahead, Yam Yam just dropped here.

[Straycat80]

Oh wow Heidi wins. Game on! 

[Lamb18]

Someone has a spider on their ball chute.

[MissR2424]

Carolyn put balls in almost at the same time. She has no common sense

[truthaboutluv]

I had a feeling Heidi would win. For some reason, this challenge always favors the player who never won a previous immunity challenge - Romeo anyone?

[dizzyd]

Wow Heidi! That was a biggest one to win and her 1st. Carolyn got her wish, someone from Tika on the jury, careful what you wish for.

Edited May 25, 2023 by dizzyd

[Lantern7]

HEIDI WINS! DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES?!?

And she spoils the all-Tika three. Fire-making challenge is gonna be emotional AF.

[LadyChatts]

1 minute ago, Straycat80 said:

I have to give Carson, YY ad Heidi credit for their concentration considering Carolyn screaming and Jeff’s incessant talking. 

I loved his "this challenge is all about concentration" as he yammers on and on.

I'm happy Heidi won, simply to shake up the final 3.  I mean, she could have won in fire but I'm glad Tika has to be at her mercy.  

Oh, but Heidi says she might make fire.  

1 minute ago, Lamb18 said:

Someone has a spider on their ball chute.

And I so appreciated the close up production provided.

[MerBearHou]

Help me out — why would Heidi volunteer to make fire tonight?

[truthaboutluv]

So let us see how much the jury feels about the Tika 3 and if Heidi has some strong bonds on the jury. 

eta: I am so tired of people winning the F4 immunity and wanting to give it up to make fire and "prove themselves." It will be interesting to see who Heidi picks to send straight to the F3.

[MissR2424]

4 minutes ago, dizzyd said:

I like Carolyn outside of challenges. She had no concept of spacing in this challenge so I’m glad she went out fast and spared my ears. 

No common sense

[mojoween]

Ew.  Worst possible outcome, IMO.

Although if she wants to fail at fire, I’m all for that.

[Lady Calypso]

Just now, MerBearHou said:

Help me out — why would Heidi volunteer to make fire tonight?

To give herself a big move on her resume, as she feels like she doesn't have anything.

[Straycat80]

Just now, MerBearHou said:

Help me out — why would Heidi volunteer to make fire tonight?

I don’t understand this either. What if she loses? 

[willco]

Just now, MerBearHou said:

Help me out — why would Heidi volunteer to make fire tonight?

The idea that if she wins the fire challenge, it's one more thing to brag about in your pitch to the jury.

[Pepper the Cat]

There is no way Carson has not been practicing fire making

[PaperTree]

Just now, MissR2424 said:

No common sense

Common sense isn't that common😎

[Grizzly]

Heidi was the one who made fire for her tribe on day 1. She's practiced.

Edited May 25, 2023 by Grizzly

[MissR2424]

Heidi made fire quickly in episode 1. 
carson did not

[LadyChatts]

1 minute ago, MerBearHou said:

Help me out — why would Heidi volunteer to make fire tonight?

Last season the jury made such a big deal about Gabler beating Jesse in fire that I think if people weren't using that as their standard to want to go to fire, they will in the future.  It's one of the reasons I find it annoying.  Especially now.  Imagine how great it would be for Tika to have to scramble and turn against each other because they couldn't vote for Heidi?

[jsm1125]

I hate this concept that many jurors have that giving up immunity to go to fire is worthwhile and impressive. It’s ridiculous and essentially implies that that immunity was worthless. Having said that, S43 hadn’t aired before S44 flew out to film, so S44 wouldn’t have gotten inspiration for fire from S43.

Am I hearing things, or did Probst claim that Heidi had been the only one before the F4 challenge to have never won individual immunity? What about Carolyn?

Edited May 25, 2023 by jsm1125

[truthaboutluv]

2 minutes ago, Straycat80 said:

I don’t understand this either. What if she loses? 

According to her reasoning, she feels like the others have a stronger resume than her and that by giving up immunity and making fire, it will impress the jury.

[Lantern7]

Whuh oh. Carson is getting performance anxiety.

I can’t laugh at his self-doubt. Too relatable for me.

[Lady Calypso]

I really like this Carolyn/Yam Yam scene. It's the only one where I really feel their friendship.

[LadyChatts]

So Carson apparently had no issues making fire at home, but has had little luck out here.  The way he keeps harping on himself being a threat makes me think either he's going to fire, or he goes to the final 3 and loses.