S45.E01: We Can Do Hard Things LIVE CHAT

[Lady Calypso]

Just now, LadyChatts said:

I'm still in her camp, and in her defense, in previous seasons sometimes contestants took an advantage for themselves over getting something for their tribe.  So I can't blame her for thinking that.  She just needs to remember to not say the quiet parts out loud.

I think she's coming off way too strong. Don't IMMEDIATELY start telling people "oh, they FOR SURE took the reward" when the two are still coming in on the boat. Talk to them first, analyze the situation, reflect, keep that thought in your head and then voice it LATER.

[PaperTree]

Why would they hide the stuff if they won?

That would really be cutting off your nose to spite your face.

[LadyChatts]

Just now, Lady Calypso said:

I think she's coming off way too strong. Don't IMMEDIATELY start telling people "oh, they FOR SURE took the reward" when the two are still coming in on the boat. Talk to them first, analyze the situation, reflect, keep that thought in your head and then voice it LATER.

I think she thinks she was smart for not volunteering to do that challenge, so therefore her tribe will think she's got their best interest at heart and not hiding anything from them.  I don't know what she's thinking, unless she feels it's creating paranoia, but she doesn't have a good read.  I think right now, if they lose, someone would have to screw up pretty bad to take the target off her back.  

[Lady Calypso]

Now, I'm critical of Emily but I get her thought process. She's not even wrong in considering it and not wanting to believe Kaleb or Sabiyah coming back with nothing.

But this is a sign that Emily's gonna crumble in the game if she can't get her paranoia in check. This behaviour is what makes people go early, because they start overthinking, start talking too much and, thus, get on people's nerves when they have a tribemate who can't trust anything or anyone. And if there's no trust, why would you keep said tribemate?

[Lantern7]

Virgo Alliance?

[ChiCricket]

28 minutes ago, Straycat80 said:

Reba, Lulu and Bella? I like these music themed names. 
Man, if you can’t get up a ladder, I’d be worried for other physical challenges. 

I'm going to remember the tribe colors by the first letters of the names...so Reba=Red, Bela=Blue, and Lulu= Lellow 😁

[susannot]

Glad that Hannah and Brandon bonded.  A therapist and a person who needs therapy.  Beautiful!

[Straycat80]

Really, the September girls are going after the physically strongest player on the team? 

[LadyChatts]

Kendra has hopes that because she and her female tribe members have September birthdays that makes them kindred spirits of a female alliance.

They want to target Jake because he's a lawyer.  Okay, so I guess for someone people a profession matters.  I still fail to see the big deal.

[Lantern7]

It’s a shame there aren't challenges where occupations can be exposed. Why should ex-pro athletes have all the fun?

[truthaboutluv]

2 minutes ago, LadyChatts said:

  She just needs to remember to not say the quiet parts out loud.

And that's where the confrontational part of my comment comes from. She could have saved that comment about what Bruce said to her tribe when they were alone. Sort of, "yeah I'm not buying that no advantage spiel." And some would have likely agreed with her. 

Instead she loudly calls the guy out, not really knowing much about him and let's face it, he really did leave before doing anything. He didn't even make it to the first Immunity Challenge. And 

[iMonrey]

Not all lawyers are smart. Just watch Dateline.

[Lady Calypso]

Just now, LadyChatts said:

Kendra has hopes that because she and her female tribe members have September birthdays that makes them kindred spirits of a female alliance.

They want to target Jake because he's a lawyer.  Okay, so I guess for someone people a profession matters.  I still fail to see the big deal.

They may want to rethink their target, as their tribe doesn't look TOO strong, especially against Bella/Bello/whatever the Blue tribe name is. 

[LadyChatts]

Is Emily trying to get herself voted out?  Trying to be the villain because she wants to make reality TV a career so she's trying to be noticed?  I don't get what she's doing!

[MerBearHou]

Don’t take a shot every time someone says “lawyer” — you’ll be smashed in no time.  

[Straycat80]

They’re right, Emily is Debbie Downer. 

[Lantern7]

Emily? At least the shelter isn’t below sea level.

[susannot]

1 minute ago, iMonrey said:

Not all lawyers are smart. Just watch Dateline.

Or Trump indictments et al.

[Pepper the Cat]

No idol hunting yet?

[LadyChatts]

Okay, after hearing her tribe talk about the pyramids, I don't blame Emily for tanking her chances.  

[Lantern7]

Isn’t “Sifu” the word for “master” or “mentor”?

[Pepper the Cat]

Spoke too soon!

[Lady Calypso]

Well, at least Emily's self aware.

But girl, you gotta FAKE IT.

[LadyChatts]

Just now, Pepper the Cat said:

No idol hunting yet?

Heavy metal tai-chi guy on Reba is on the move.

[Lady Calypso]

Sifu: NOBODY KNOWS I'M LOOKING FOR AN IDOL!

The Reba Tribe: I guess Sifu's off, looking for idols again. Let's go find him!

[LadyChatts]

Okay, Heavy Metal guy needs to work on being stealth.  

[truthaboutluv]

Well now I feel a little bad for 'ol Emily, who apparently is also just awkward asf. Her being on the chopping block is being too heavily telegraphed so I doubt she's the first one out. 

eta: And of course everyone knows "stealth" dude is obviously looking for an idol or an advantage.

[LadyChatts]

So apparently Austin is idol hunting, and doing a much better job at being sneaky about it.

He finds a Beware Advantage.

[Lantern7]

Does anyone ever think of passing on the Beware Advantage?

Edited September 28, 2023 by Lantern7

[LadyChatts]

So Austin has a series of tasks to find the idol.  He loses his vote until he finds the it.

First task?  Decipher the code on the tribe's flag (I knew those letters were going to mean something).

[MerBearHou]

My prediction — Hold up the bottom half of the page to the symbols on the flag.  Move it around until you see words form.  Flag has the top half of words.  

[jsm1125]

Why oh why does production think the Sweat vs. Savvy challenge is compelling TV? 

[susannot]

I like both Owen and Sifu.  Good, because I don't think either one of them will go home.  I think it's between Emily, Jake, and Brandon.

[Lantern7]

Challenge Time!

[Lady Calypso]

Oh, and here we go!

Climb up something, slide into mud, toss something somewhere, climb BACK up something, then solve a puzzle!

HOW ORIGINAL!

[LadyChatts]

2 minutes ago, MerBearHou said:

My prediction — Hold up the bottom half of the page to the symbols on the flag.  Move it around until you see words form.  Flag has the top half of words.  

I actually felt like he might be able to figure it out if he analyzed the cut off letters he had.  The first word looked like Dig, which is obvious.  If he could figure out some of the rest of the words he might get it.

[Lantern7]

Just now, Lady Calypso said:

Oh, and here we go!

Climb up something, slide into mud, toss something somewhere, climb BACK up something, then solve a puzzle!

HOW ORIGINAL!

Why screw with what (Probst thinks) works?

[LadyChatts]

Just now, Lady Calypso said:

Oh, and here we go!

Climb up something, slide into mud, toss something somewhere, climb BACK up something, then solve a puzzle!

HOW ORIGINAL!

Wonder if anyone built this challenge in their backyard to practice on.

At the very least, you need to have a coconut court in your yard to practice shooting if you plan on doing Survivor.

[dizzyd]

Nice idol 

[Straycat80]

Oh no, wasn’t this the challenge that injured Bruce last time? 

[dizzyd]

Watch your head Bruce 

[Lantern7]

“Keep your head down!” Probst wants to give Bruce the money right now.

[LadyChatts]

I thought it was early for a challenge, but didn't realize it'd been an hour!  This episode is flying by.

[MerBearHou]

Just now, LadyChatts said:

I thought it was early for a challenge, but didn't realize it'd been an hour!  This episode is flying by.

I just thought the same thing!!

[truthaboutluv]

Just now, LadyChatts said:

I thought it was early for a challenge, but didn't realize it'd been an hour!  This episode is flying by.

Was just thinking the same. This actually hasn't felt like a supersized episode. 

[LadyChatts]

Lulu is really bad at these challenges so far.

[MerBearHou]

I guess anyone named Reba, Lulu or Bella (Belo) couldn’t try out for this season.  

[Lady Calypso]

Just now, truthaboutluv said:

Was just thinking the same. This actually hasn't felt like a supersized episode. 

I don't know whether that's a good thing (that they seem to be at a good pace for a 90 minute episode) or a bad thing (emphasizing how bad the modern edit has been).

[Straycat80]

I see Belo going to TC. 

[LadyChatts]

Just now, Lady Calypso said:

I don't know whether that's a good thing (that they seem to be at a good pace for a 90 minute episode) or a bad thing (emphasizing how bad the modern edit has been).

Future episodes might be more telling.  The premiere always hits a little different, as there's more to pack in.  Next episode everyone is more settled, there will of course be the aftermath of TC, challenges, but more down time, too.    

I wonder if "Lulu's in dead last" will be the theme of the season.