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Or, to put it another way… PEOPLE ARE LOSING THEIR DAMN MINDS!
Those things look relatively sane compared to the moves made in this episode by players (winners!)
who you would expect better from.
Lets start at the end with that disorderly Tribal Council and the elimination of a bonafideSurvivorgreat, Kim Spradlin.
An entire ocean separates the playstyles of Kims two seasons.
She sauntered to victory, never once losing control of the game or her temper.
But its a risk that ultimately undoes her game a risk that should have never even crossed her mind.
Almost 20 years later and that sweet-and-salty spread is still tempting castaways into making bewildering choices.
But at the final eight in a game for $2 million?
In a challenge that offers Immunity to both the last man and woman standing?
Thats what makes Kims decision to step down so absurd to me.
I dont want to just pile on Kim, though, as Michele and Nick also take Jeffs bait.
With Tony now on the back-burner, the group defaults to the previous target, Jeremy.
This, in itself, is an odd choice.
I mean, after she tears into him, of course.
To earn back some trust, he winds up telling both Sarah and Ben that he has an idol.
Ben is another player guilty of nonsensical gameplay this episode.
Ben takes this so personally that he refuses to even speak to Jeremy.
If one person is playing well right now, its Tony.
She hands Jeremy her 50/50 Coin.
Bear in mind, Michele spent FOUR TOKENS for that advantage.
And its not as if the power was expiring, it can still be used at the final seven.
Idol Thoughts
A coconut marathon on the Edge for more fire tokens.
Natalie is still a beast.
Adam speaks for me when he says, Im so unfit.
And Rob hasSurvivorStockholm Syndrome with the way he continues the challenge long after hes lost.
Hes like the reverse Sandra.
