S44.E13: Absolute Banger Season LIVE CHAT

[EllenB]

I don't want to hear any damn sob stories this late in the game, Carson.

[LadyChatts]

Just now, jsm1125 said:

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.

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?

This is why I think they need to scrap the final 4 IC and just let them all make fire.  Either the first one to get fire wins immunity and then there's a traditional vote, or whoever finishes last gets eliminated.

[truthaboutluv]

Well it looks like of the Tika 3, Carson is the worse at making fire. 

[LadyChatts]

Carolyn is the only Tika member not stressing about making fire, but both her and Yam Yam want it for their resume.

Now her and Yam Yam are comparing their fires.  

[MerBearHou]

Ok, I LOLd when Yam Yam said “I saw Carson making fire on day one — he no good”.

[LadyChatts]

Okay, Carson hasn't been my favorite, but I do feel sorry for him here.  

[mojoween]

“I saw Carson, making the fire …

… he’s not good.”

Yes, that made me laugh right out loud.

[truthaboutluv]

Lordy, is Carson as bad as Jesse at making fire?

[EllenB]

Damn, this Yam Yam and Carson scene is really sweet.

[Maggie Mae]

Now I am really liking YamYam!

[Lady Calypso]

This finale has had some really nice Tika moments. 

Carolyn/Yam Yam and Carson/Yam Yam's scenes were really great; it showcases why the three stuck together all this time.

[willco]

I guess it's as good a time as any to make my annual threat ( which I never adhere to : "If ---- wins, I swear I'll never watch this show again ! " This year it's Yam Yam. He just annoys me.

[iMonrey]

Nobody got stick thin skinny this season. Even Carson still looks toned. That one extra week must make a big difference. Or else they're just eating a lot better now.

[LadyChatts]

Just now, Lady Calypso said:

This finale has had some really nice Tika moments. 

Carolyn/Yam Yam and Carson/Yam Yam's scenes were really great; it showcases why the three stuck together all this time.

Carson and Carolyn seemed close, and I wish we had gotten more insight into their relationship.  He didn't even want to entertain voting her off, and Carolyn seems like she was going to stick with him no matter what.  

[PaperTree]

2 minutes ago, truthaboutluv said:

Lordy, is Carson as bad as Jesse at making fire?

Or is this just a set up?

[LadyChatts]

Just now, iMonrey said:

Nobody got stick thin skinny this season. Even Carson still looks toned. That one extra week must make a big difference. Or else they're just eating a lot better now.

I think it's location too.  Fiji isn't exactly harsh like Cambodia or Marquesas or Africa was.  Seriously, even the jury doesn't look any different from when they are voted off.  I remember getting thrown off when they'd walk in all clean and dolled up.  

[PaperTree]

Just now, iMonrey said:

Nobody got stick thin skinny this season. Even Carson still looks toned. That one extra week must make a big difference. Or else they're just eating a lot better now.

Yeah.  Another of my trash wallows is Naked&Afraid and they lose like 30 lbs in 3 weeks.  no thanks.

[Pepper the Cat]

If you win immunity you keep immunity.

[PaperTree]

Just now, Pepper the Cat said:

If you win immunity you keep immunity.

X gets the square!

[Lantern7]

One TAR teaser. Just one. All I’m asking for.

Jury is stunned with Heidi wearing the necklace.

[LadyChatts]

I don't care how good a move it is to make fire, there is no way I would risk giving up my spot in the final 3.

[Straycat80]

Does the jury really care that you can make fire? Is that deciding their vote? I don’t think so. 

[Lantern7]

Just now, Pepper the Cat said:

If you win immunity you keep immunity.

Cut to Erik at home bowing his head for the millionth time.

[LadyChatts]

Just now, Straycat80 said:

Does the jury really care that you can make fire? Is that deciding their vote? I don’t think so. 

I think they might use it as their excuse for why they vote for someone if that person has nothing else going for them.  

[Lantern7]

“I’m a pyro. All scar tissue under this beard!”

[Carey]

1 minute ago, Lantern7 said:

One TAR teaser. Just one. All I’m asking for.

Jury is stunned with Heidi wearing the necklace.

I'm not.  I was on a call for a half hour.  So that's what it took for Heidi to win at the best time!

[Pepper the Cat]

Stupid Heidi.

[Lady Calypso]

Yep, I had a feeling this would happen.

[Lantern7]

It’s all about the (figurative) balls. No one wants to cop out.

[KaveDweller]

When they came up with this stupid final 4 fire challenge, I don't think they expected that people would start to give up immunity. They need to rethink it and go back to a straight vote. 

[Lantern7]

I’d say Carolyn just won, but I’ve been wrong lots of times before.

Oof, she’s being too relatable for me.

[truthaboutluv]

My prediction of Caroline winning still holds. She's now in the F3

[LadyChatts]

I love Carolyn's facial expressions.  Even if they are visually saying the quiet part out loud, but I think she might have wanted to the chance to prove her chops.

[Straycat80]

I’m so tired of the crying and sob stories. Get on with the fire making. 

[iMonrey]

Just now, KaveDweller said:

When they came up with this stupid final 4 fire challenge, I don't think they expected that people would start to give up immunity. They need to rethink it and go back to a straight vote. 

They pulled this gimmick out of their ass to save a fan favorite. And they've had to stick with it ever since to justify it.

[PaperTree]

Well played Carolyn!

 

I know I'm weird and proud of it!

[EllenB]

Carolyn, this season is ALL weird kids from 5th grade. You're not that special when everyone is special.

[dizzyd]

SMH 🤦🏻‍♀️Carson has been practicing everything, I think he’s faking incompetence 

Edited May 25, 2023 by dizzyd

[Lantern7]

All-Tika F3 back in effect. Probst much be tenting out so bad right now.

[LadyChatts]

Just now, KaveDweller said:

When they came up with this stupid final 4 fire challenge, I don't think they expected that people would start to give up immunity. They need to rethink it and go back to a straight vote. 

Sooner or later something will happen that Jeff doesn't like, and he'll get rid of it.  He'll make up some excuse, but the reality will be someone "broke" the idea, or one of his absolute favorites get voted out.

And no Jeff, I do not need a big bowl of popcorn for this.  Again, this is not must see Survivor.

[PaperTree]

3 minutes ago, Pepper the Cat said:

Stupid Heidi.

Careful what you wish for!

[mojoween]

8 minutes ago, PaperTree said:

Yeah.  Another of my trash wallows is Naked&Afraid and they lose like 30 lbs in 3 weeks.  no thanks.

BRB, signing up to be on that show.

[Lamb18]

I'm glad Carolyn is safe.

Thank you, Heidi!

Wow, Heidi is going to do fire when she doesn't have to. I think I'd play it safe.

[MerBearHou]

Prediction:  this will be over quickly

[Straycat80]

I hate this whole fire challenge, always have. I think Heidi will win. 

[LadyChatts]

I'm actually rooting against Heidi here.  I don't really care who wins, but dang, that would just be a Survivor boneheaded move that she gave up F4 immunity.

[Lantern7]

At least we’re spared a Carson/YY battle. That would’ve been painful.

3 minutes ago, iMonrey said:

They pulled this gimmick out of their ass to save a fan favorite. And they've had to stick with it ever since to justify it.

I don’t think it was specifically to save Ben, but I feel it was set up for an alpha dude that could’ not seal the deal at final immunity. And that was Ben.

Edited May 25, 2023 by Lantern7

[Lamb18]

Let's see who gets the good spot and who has the bad spot.

[truthaboutluv]

Except Heidi, Carson made clear he's not great at making fire so I'm not sure taking him on is this big deal that she thinks it is. 

I don't know that I buy that the jury, if they weren't already leaning to Heidi will completely vote for her because of this move. But then again, last season, I spent the entire finale saying any of the 5 is winning EXCEPT Gabler and well, Gabler won. So what do I know. 

Will be hilarious if Carson beats her and so in the end the Tika 3 still make it to the Final 3.

[Lamb18]

That lady on the Secret commercial looks like Meghan Markle.