S37.E12: Are You Feeling Lucky?

[Whimsy]

One castaway will earn a one-in-six chance at the title of Sole Survivor after winning a crucial immunity challenge.

[dizzyd]

Well, Davie for episode MVP for the reward, his  "Nick, you're smart but I'm smarter" read of the fake HII, the getting of the advantage and the divine intervention on the HII! 

Another reason I couldn't be on this show, is I could never want to spend 39 days with Angelina without my ears bleeding and my eyes rolling into the back of my head. Omg, just stfu about your stupid rice! That wasn't even a smart negotiation. 

Once again, whether I like them or not, I give each of them props for playing the fuck out of this game and to editing for keeping me in suspense till the votes are read. We got Nick to waste his idol and poor Christian called it last week, he was going to see Gabby soon, he knew he was a dead man walking, but he went out with class. 

[mojoween]

I really hope that Davie talks about fried chicken all day every day because otherwise Nick clapping him on the shoulder when Jeff said “fried chicken” was a tad unseemly.

In other news, can someone please explain to me WHY those damn grey yoga pants are SO unflattering?

Oh.  Wait.  I get it.  It’s because they’re attached to that obnoxious personality.

I GAVE YOU RICE!  I DON’T WANT TO USE THAT CURRENCY BUT BY GOD YOU ARE MAKING ME DO IT!

Balls.  Balls balls balls.  Both of Davie’s balls drop at the same time and I am sure Davie is thrilled about that.

NOOOOOOOOOOOO why couldn’t Davie Nick and Christian just stay together to make ME happy?  Why didn’t Davie play the second idol for Christian????? 

[vb68]

Well that sucked majorly.

[Ms Blue Jay]

NoooooooooooooooooOOOOOOoooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooOOOOOOOOOOOO

If Davie had only played his idol for Christian!  That would have been the play of all plays.

Nick ----- how could you..........

I'm crushed.  There are such a bunch of people I don't CARE ABOUT left in this game.  It's all *them*, and Davie and Nick left.  I'm only seeing now how much I care about Christian until it's far too late.  

Edited December 13, 2018 by Ms Blue Jay

[LadyChatts]

Noooooo.  And that shot of Christian’s snuffed torch *sigh*  At least he was looking on the bright side in his final words.

And Nick went and wasted his idol.

I really wanted to punch Mike this episode. Angelina was more annoying this episode if that’s possible.  Seriously that girl needs to take herself down about a hundred notches.  

Edited December 13, 2018 by LadyChatts

[ghoulina]

Angelina : "Davey....Davey....Davey....can I get some of that reward?"

 

Goodbye, Christian. You will be missed. But Mike was right. The time was ripe.

 

I'm now rooting for Nick or Davey. 

[Rachel RSL]

You guys, I can’t with Mike. Every time someone comes up with a good plan, Mike screws it up. I knew they never should have told him about the Nick blindside. Stupid Mike. GAH!

That being said, this season continues to be awesomely entertaining! Every TC is insane. I can’t believe it’s already the finale next week! I’m so sad to see Christian go but we all knew it was coming.

I love Davie! He was smart enough to know that Nick was lying about finding the idol under the raft, he was smart enough to not risk his vote, and the cherry on top was when he didn’t choose Angelina for the reward. That was hilarious! On one hand, I kind of feel bad for her but, on the other hand, I really hope there’s a montage on the reunion show of all the times Angelina begged for something and didn’t get it.

Probst was over-the-top with the balls jokes tonight. Plus, he said “guesstimate” so now he must die.

Edited December 13, 2018 by Rachel RSL

[Straycat80]

Oh please don’t let Angelina, but but but I gave you all rice, make it to the end! Christian played a good game, wish he could have stayed, he deserved to. 

[wallflower75]

*weeping* I knew when Davie played his idol for himself that Christian was gone.  Now who the heck am I supposed to be rooting for?  (Davie, I guess?)

Dear Angelina, you were a terrible negotiator who tried to give everything away for rice.  You're lucky Jeff only asked you to sit out a challenge.  If he'd taken everything you offered, they'd have nothing but rice and be more miserable than they are now having to listen to you talk about how you sacrificed ONE IMMUNITY CHALLENGE for rice.  So please shut up.  Kthanks.

[cooksdelight]

Oh, Angelina, honey .... those gray leggings were not a good fashion choice. Especially when you’re running and the camera catches you from behind. It’s like Jell-O trying to escape from the lunch sack. Or maybe her brains, mixed with rice.

Nick is starting to remind me of Matthew McConaughey ... or however you spell it. 

I don’t like Mike anymore. He’s the poster boy for shit-stirrers tonight.

Davie, you put all the pieces into place and it worked. Brilliantly!!

[Ms Blue Jay]

17 minutes ago, ghoulina said:

Angelina : "Davey....Davey....Davey....can I get some of that reward?"

Next week the reward HAS to be a trip to a Jacket Factory.  And I need Nick or Davie to win it.  And for them to not share it with Angelina.

Why did Davie share the reward with Kara?  I missed his whole loyalty pledge to her.  How has Kara been looking out for Davie this whole time?  Can someone explain?

Davie's been my number 1 (well, along with Carl) since Day 1, so I'm okay, but damn.  I would have rather Nick left than Christian.  Davie ran out of steam in saving his BFF right when it counted.  F***ing Nick

Edited December 13, 2018 by Ms Blue Jay

[Haleth]

Ok, did everyone laugh or roll their eyes when Angelina started in about the rice again and was practically begging to go on the reward?  Davie?  Davie?  Davie?

Sorry to see Christian go but it was necessary for everyone else to make that happen. 

I wonder how angry Nick will be at Mike for telling him Davie was voting for him, causing him to waste his idol. 

Davie for the win!  He smelled out Nick's fake idol and was relentless about finding the real one.  AND he never told anyone!

[vb68]

I had no idea what was going to happen at the start of that TC, which is exciting of course, but I didn't think it would be Christian.

Nick was an idiot tonight. Finding your own fake idol? That's the definition of "too cute by half" and just bad juju.

[mojoween]

3 minutes ago, Ms Blue Jay said:

I’m only seeing now how much I care about Christian until it's far too late. 

Same!  I nearly came to tears which shocked the holy hell out of me!  I mean, Christian is no Yul, but I came to adore that boy.

[truthaboutluv]

Despite all the talk that was going on this episode, I just had a feeling at the start of the episode that no matter what happened, this was the end of the road for Christian and so said, so done. I'm with him in his closing remarks in still being in awe that the other players seemed to believe he was such a formidable threat. I liked Christian and I'm honestly still confused as to why the players all seemed to believe he was this huge threat as soon as the merge happened. 

I have to say that other than Davie and Nick, I don't really care for any of the players left. And it is funny that after all these moves the Davids did to get themselves out of the deficit, the game is ending with four Goliaths to two Davids. Something tells me Mike especially is going to revert to Goliath Strong and gun for Nick and Davie, both of whom were already being thrown around and neither of whom have any more protections. 

eta: As soon as Jeff asked if anyone wanted to make a case to Davie to be chosen for the Reward, I knew Angelina would pipe up and something tells me the producers did as well which is why Jeff threw that little part in. Because she's so annoyingly predictable. 

Edited December 13, 2018 by truthaboutluv

[Ms Blue Jay]

17 minutes ago, Rachel RSL said:

Probst was over-the-top with the balls jokes tonight. Plus, he said “guesstimate” so now he must die.

"Is it worse when your balls stick together, or when they separate?"

"Angelina's balls are dropping."

[CraftyHazel]

If David had played his idol for Christian, though, he’d have been tied with Alison for most votes and may have gone home.  Nick was pissed at him, and there’s no guarantee Alison would have gone instead.  Besides, I hope Davie wins...dude makes me smile.

Edited December 13, 2018 by Marmiarmo
Autocorrect: Pissed does not mean the same thing as pushed.

[Ms Blue Jay]

15 minutes ago, mojoween said:

Same!  I nearly came to tears which shocked the holy hell out of me!  I mean, Christian is no Yul, but I came to adore that boy.

I'M ALMOST IN TEARS TOO!  NO ONE IS MORE SHOCKED THAN I AM!  "No more votes.  Please."  Awwwwwwwwwwww.

It even made Mike change his vote to (???? Davie or Alison I forget)

[Eolivet]

And then Mike -- whose idea it was to take out Christian -- doesn't even vote for him?!

What an interesting way to send Christian off. We barely saw him this episode after being such a huge character all season. I guess that's one way you hide an "obvious" vote in plain sight, but wow.

The breakdown on those votes were beyond interesting. Nick, Kara and Angelina for Christian? Nick is stone cold. I can't decide whether I respect it or not.

[Ms Blue Jay]

15 minutes ago, Marmiarmo said:

If David had played his idol for Christian, though, he’d have been tied with Alison for most votes and may have gone home.  Nick was pushed at him, and there’s no guarantee Alison would have gone instead.  Besides, I hope Davie wins...dude makes me smile.

You know what you're absolutely right.  I take back what I said.  You're right.  Screw that.  I needed Davie to stay or I would have walked into the ocean.  

[LanceM]

Yeah I am ten years old and I was cracking up with Probst said "everyone grab your balls"

Angelina inadvertantly getting Nick to waste his idol was hilarious.

I am so glad Christian is gone.

[Ms Blue Jay]

17 minutes ago, vb68 said:

Nick was an idiot tonight. Finding your own fake idol? That's the definition of "too cute by half" and just bad juju.

But they all fell for it minus Davie, even SuperGenius Christian, and nOBODY voted for him.  It was a great play actually.  When he told the truth to Davie it also sealed Davie's loyalty to him.

[susannot]

I HATE ANGELINA!!  Bitch claimed she gave up the rice reward out of pure selfless angelic goodness.  Yet she keeps throwing it in people's faces all the time.  You would not get a single vote at Final Tribal, B..ch.

 

So sorry to see Christian go.  4 Goliaths, 2 Davies.  If either Nick or Davie make it to Final Tribal, they will win as the jury will be mostly Davies.  I'm OK with either one of them but I adore Davie.

[EllenB]

This is such an enjoyable season.  I don't really dislike any of them, nor am I rooting for anyone in particular.  It may be the first season that's been possible for me.  I think Angelina is cluelessly hilarious, so I want her in as long as possible, and unlike so many here, I enjoy Mike.  He's a blunderer instead of a strategist sometimes, but it's fun that he THINKS he's playing hard.  And good for him winning immunity!  With Christian gone, it'll be interesting to see who rises to the top.

[Ms Blue Jay]

19 minutes ago, cooksdelight said:

Nick is starting to remind me of Matthew McConaughey ... or however you spell it. 

He's totally a young Matthew Mc.  Like in A Time to Kill (1996) when he first came on the scene and he was so young and beautiful with that Southern drawl.  And that golden tan. I think the same every week.

[Rachel RSL]

2 minutes ago, Eolivet said:

What an interesting way to send Christian off. We barely saw him this episode after being such a huge character all season. I guess that's one way you hide an "obvious" vote in plain sight, but wow.

I know, right? I had convinced myself that, by some miracle, Christian must be safe this episode because they barely focused on him at all. Sneaky editors!

[truthaboutluv]

2 minutes ago, mojoween said:

Same!  I nearly came to tears which shocked the holy hell out of me!  I mean, Christian is no Yul, but I came to adore that boy.

It may have just been played up by the editing but I found the jury's reaction interesting. If they truly were as affected as they seemed then I guess that's the reason he was such a huge threat. Unfortunately, I do think as I suspected earlier in the season, Gabby ended up being the downfall to his game. The Carl vote which was largely driven by her annoyance of Carl, did them in and then she turned on him immediately after that vote, causing him to have to use his idol to save himself. And then after that there was nowhere left for him to hide. Had the Carl vote not happened, I'm pretty sure that the first person the Davids would have flipped on was Gabby and of course then go after Alison and who knows what happens after that. 

[Lantern7]

Goodnight, sweet nerd. Rest until Night 39, then the Reunion (where Probst will give him the most attention), and then the inevitable return trip. He has to be on the short list, right? Besides, if Cochran got a second chance to win, why not Christian?

I'm still not 100 percent invested (can't pick out Angelina from a crowd), so I'm probably off when I think Davie is getting the Winner's Edit. He's smart, funny, and his name is "Davie," which is the best name to have when the theme is "David vs. Goliath."

Balls jokes! Because Probst is twelve, you see. And he did say "guestimate," which . . .  no. "Estimate" implies guessing, I shouldn't have to feel like Grammar Fascist for pointing that out.

Who has the most votes cast against him/her in a season?Ad how close did Christian come to that mark?

[PaperTree]

Gabby gets her heart's desire and Christian is kicked off the island.

Well done winning reward Davie.  Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.  Makes a deal with Kara to whack Nick.

Angelina - "I hate to play this card, BUT".  Honey, it's not a "card", you are not playing cards (which I love), it's desperation.

It's a ploy, an act, a con.  So she goes all "revenge rice" so they can all be hungry later.

Kara gives dumb Allison a great plan to take out Nick, so she immediately runs to Mike to spill her guts after being told not to.  

I like to think my old busboy experience would help me in this immunity challenge.  I noticed they all did it right-handed.  My left is the one with the balance.

So of course Immunity Mike wants to be kingmaker and go for Christian.  Then he spills to Nick about Davie.  I wish he were going tonight.  Good thing Davie found the idol and decided not to gamble.  

It should get around pretty quickly that talking to Mike is a bad idea.  I didn't think he could annoy me more until tonight.

"New Tribals"  Meh.  Nothing new.  Sandra got the whole "tribal to tribal" thing decades ago.

Nice play with that fake idol.  Now they all know he tried to feed them a big chunk of bullshit.

I'm so glad he burned the real one too.

[vb68]

1 minute ago, Ms Blue Jay said:

But they all fell for it minus Davie, even SuperGenius Christian, and nOBODY voted for him.  It was a great play actually.  When he told the truth to Davie it also sealed Davie's loyalty to him.

Well yeah, he's still there. But he burned his real idol , got rid of a solid ally, and exposed himself.   

[cooksdelight]

I wish they wouldn’t slap together the finale with 6 people still left. Takes all the fun out of the time at camp, the chatter and strategy, the rewards, etc. I feel so cheated .....

[Ms Blue Jay]

21 minutes ago, Haleth said:

I wonder how angry Nick will be at Mike for telling him Davie was voting for him, causing him to waste his idol. 

And how Davie will feel that Nick felt the need to play the idol.....  Davie's so much more clever than we all can even dream.

19 minutes ago, susannot said:

So sorry to see Christian go.  4 Goliaths, 2 Davies.  If either Nick or Davie make it to Final Tribal, they will win as the jury will be mostly Davies.  I'm OK with either one of them but I adore Davie.

Survivor:  Davie versus Goliaths

[Bryce Lynch]

Such a great episode!  I had no idea who was going home.

I was afraid Nick was going to go home with an idol in his pocket.  When Angelina told him he probably didn't need to use it, I figured you should always do the opposite of what she says, so I wanted him to use it.  Anyway, it is better to use an idol and not need it, than to need it and not use it.

I love watching Angelina comically suffer.  She is almost Michael Scott like with her lack of self awareness.  

No surprise she tried to play the Rice Card again.  "Davey, Davey....". Great stuff.

The votes were very weird.  Mike talked so much about wanting Christian out, but voted for Davey.  Nick wanted Davey out, but voted for Christian.   

I wonder if Davey and Nick will patch things up, since neither of them voted for the other.

[LadyChatts]

8 minutes ago, truthaboutluv said:

Despite all the talk that was going on this episode, I just had a feeling at the start of the episode that no matter happened, this was the end of the road for Christian and so said, so done. I'm with him in his closing remarks in still being in awe that the other players seemed to believe he was such a formidable threat. I liked Christian and I'm honestly still confused as to why the players all seemed to believe he was this huge threat as soon as the merge happened. 

Same.  I have been so excited every week to watch but tonight I almost forgot it was on and didn't care.  I knew something was up lol

I want Nick or Davie to win.  Kara would be a distant third but I can not stomach the thought of an Angelina win (and I know Mike and Alison have no shot).  

[Haleth]

So what was the vote breakdown?  I missed the end. 

[cleo]

The Davids did it to themselves, watching the last few eps, after that high when they finally had the numbers, was like watching a tragedy, seeing how their decisions one by one were their undoing.

At this point I am good with anyone winning except Mike, who I hate, and Allison, who has just done nothing.

[Ms Blue Jay]

18 minutes ago, PaperTree said:

Kara gives dumb Allison a great plan to take out Nick, so she immediately runs to Mike to spill her guts after being told not to.  

Hahahhahahahaha.  Don't remind me.  I freaking can't stand Allison.  Oh my god she gets on my nerves.  Oh my god.

Alison:  I'm about to make a big move
Translation:  I'm going to tell Mike about Kara's move

[Haleth]

1 minute ago, Ms Blue Jay said:

Hahahhahahahaha.  Don't remind me.  I freaking can't stand Allison.  Oh my god she gets on my nerves.  Oh my god.

Alison:  I'm about to make a big move
Translation:  I'm going to tell Mike about Kara's move

Can she put that on her résumé?  Idiot.  I wish she had been voted out instead of Christian. 

[Ms Blue Jay]

15 minutes ago, Haleth said:

Can she put that on her résumé?  Idiot.  I wish she had been voted out instead of Christian. 

I want to cry!!!!!  Such a wasted opportunity.  Then it would have been 3 Goliaths versus 3 Davids/Davies and just such a beautiful ending to this wonderful season.

[mojoween]

13 minutes ago, Marmiarmo said:

If David had played his idol for Christian, though, he’d have been tied with Alison for most votes and may have gone home.  Nick was pissed at him, and there’s no guarantee Alison would have gone instead.  Besides, I hope Davie wins...dude makes me smile.

Oh my bad!  I was thinking Davie had two idols after he found the one tonight.  

Somehow I thought he used that other one previously, then found another one so had a spare to use on Christian.

[Souris]

Ugh, it’s totally gonna be three Goliaths in the final, and it’s gonna include Mike and Angelina, and that will SUCK. They’re awful. Davids screwed it up starting with the Carl vote. Why did they not just stick together?? They started cannibalizing too soon and totally ruined it.

I want Davey to win. That’s it.

Edited December 13, 2018 by Souris

[LadyChatts]

5 minutes ago, Ms Blue Jay said:

Hahahhahahahaha.  Don't remind me.  I freaking can't stand Allison.  Oh my god she gets on my nerves.  Oh my god.

Alison:  I'm about to make a big move
Translation:  I'm going to tell Mike about Kara's move

I don't get this girl!  Every week it's "I'm going to make a big move" which results in her just going with the majority and doing nothing.  Or squealing.  I wish she had been voted off already.  She's perfect F3 goat fodder, though.

[Ms Blue Jay]

15 minutes ago, LadyChatts said:

I don't get this girl!  Every week it's "I'm going to make a big move" which results in her just going with the majority and doing nothing.  Or squealing.  I wish she had been voted off already.  She's perfect F3 goat fodder, though.

I think this is what they call "The Laurel" around here and my only comfort is that no one will remember her come Survivor S38.

[wallflower75]

Just now, LadyChatts said:

I don't get this girl!  Every week it's "I'm going to make a big move" which results in her just going with the majority and doing nothing.  Or squealing.  I wish she had been voted off already.  She's perfect F3 goat fodder, though.

I suddenly find myself picturing a final 3 of Angelina, Mike, and Alison, and pitying the poor jury who has to pick between them.  Ugh.

[Haleth]

4 minutes ago, Souris said:

Ugh, it’s totally gonna be three Goliaths in the final, and it’s gonna include Mike and Angelina, and that will SUCK. They’re awful. Davids screwed it up starting with the Carl vote. Why did they not just stick together?? They started cannibalizing too soon and totally ruined it.

I want Davey to win. That’s it.

 

Mike and Alison are this year's goats so I fully expect at least one of them to make it to the end. Dammit. 

If the jury has to choose between either of them or Angelina it will ruin what has been up til now an excellent season. Please Santa, bring us a satisfying result!

Edited December 13, 2018 by Haleth

[ByaNose]

I’m sorta worried of a Final 3 of the Goliaths with Mike, Angelina & <insert name>. I don’t see Mike & Angelina getting any votes and it’s a blowout. That might ruin the season for me. LOL!!!!

Edited December 13, 2018 by ByaNose

[LadyChatts]

1 minute ago, wallflower75 said:

I suddenly find myself picturing a final 3 of Angelina, Mike, and Alison, and pitying the poor jury who has to pick between them.  Ugh.

Maybe Jeff can just call it a night and say we'll try again next season.  This season has been great and a final 3 like that would tank it.  I really hope Nick or Davie win.  Kara has at least tried to make moves, so I'll give her that, but Nick or Davie please.

[wallflower75]

1 minute ago, ByaNose said:

I’m sorta worried of a Final 3 of the Goliaths with Mike, Angelina & <insert name>. I don’t see Mike & Angelina getting any toes and it’s a blowout. That might ruin the season for me. LOL!!!!

The only way a final three with Mike and Angelina gets saved is if Davie is the third person.  I might be willing to accept Nick.  Kara...I don't know.

[Melina22]

I've seen skinnier Survivors but is this the dirtiest, most bedraggled bunch ever? Or were they just soaked for the whole episode? Either way, the strain is really telling on them. Yet somehow Davie still has the drive to get up predawn and go wandering around the island. Respect. 

But in happier news (for me) that tribal was such a nailbiter. Knowing the people going into it had 5 different agendas just made it more chaotic and delicious. It's like every minute brought a new surprise to me, the Survivors, and the jury. Excellent. 

Can't wait for the next Ponderosa.