As a seasoned Survivor enthusiast who’s been watching the show since its inception, I must say, this latest episode was as thrilling as a Thanksgiving turkey that’s both juicy and well-cooked. The strategy, the alliances, and the dirt on Sue’s face – it all made for an unforgettable viewing experience.
Today is the eve of Thanksgiving. Many folks are out enjoying time with their loved ones, giving their all to make those gatherings special. Those who are working are merely putting in minimal effort, counting down until Cyber Monday for something exciting to occur. It appears this episode of Survivor follows suit. Although it’s a step up from the holiday-themed episodes consisting of leftover footage, it still leaves much to be desired. Apart from a moderately tense immunity challenge, the episode moves slowly, waiting for the impending vote. I appreciate the 90-minute format, but when there’s as little action as in this episode, it seems like an endless queue, similar to airport security lines on (would you believe it?) the day before Thanksgiving.
At the beginning of the show, Sue finds herself feeling excluded after her close companion Gabe was ousted the previous evening, with everyone except her privy to the plan. Initially angry at Caroline for what she perceives as betrayal, Sue expresses her doubts about trusting someone so unloyal. To mend fences, Caroline approaches Sue and explains her vote, revealing that she feared Gabe’s strategic moves could jeopardize her own game. She hinted that if they both made it to the end, Gabe might eliminate her like people prepare to dismantle Stove Top stuffing on Thursday afternoon. Moved by Caroline’s honesty and reassurance of their continued alliance, Sue appears to soften towards her.
Gathering at the water source, they encounter four additional contestants to form an alliance, much like leftovers from a large feast. Sue, Caroline, Teeny, and Andy find themselves in this situation following the departure of Gabe, as well as losses by Rachel (Sierra and Anika), Teeny (Sol), and feeling abandoned by Genevieve’s betrayal. The group, relieved they no longer have to remember names like Buku, Tofu, or Luba, decide that the five of them can band together against the three perceived threats: Kyle, who dominates challenges like Super Mario with an endless supply of stars; Genevieve, a cunning player capable of weaving a dream catcher while eliminating others; and Sam, a young and athletic competitor causing unnecessary concern.
Prior to taking on the challenge, there is a preparatory phase, and only Sam and Genevieve express interest because they understand their current position is low and require Jeff Probst’s unique assistance. Rachel joins in as well, despite producers usually disallowing hats. She correctly chooses a stone and participates in the game. The game consists of five rows filled with numerous balls, which Jeff seems to find amusing since he often mentions them. With all the balls scattered about, it creates many opportunities for him to say “balls,” causing laughter at home. The table puzzle is connected to strings that are anchored to weights; as the weights descend, they will eventually pull the table into the ocean. Quite dramatic, isn’t it? This challenge seems more like a rebellious teenager grounded from social media for a week than a serious competition. That’s the level of intensity it exudes.
In essence, Rachel managed to finish the puzzle successfully without losing her vote or forfeiting an opportunity, which turned out to be a ‘Steal-a-Vote’, an unpopular counterpart of Whac-a-Mole. Upon returning to camp, she shared that they had failed a test, a table ended up in the sea, and the Fijian authorities had threatened to arrest their team due to pollution near their beautiful island coastline. This season has been less complicated by tricks and advantages compared to some previous ones, and so far, these elements have played a minimal role in the gameplay, which is quite refreshing.
Next up is the challenge, and we’re really waiting to see whether or not Kyle can pull off his fifth win, putting him in a tie with several other players for winning the most individual challenges in one season. It’s the classic challenge in which there is a wobbly table, and the players have to hold a rope and stack a bunch of tiles on it, saying “IMMUNITY.” As always, some players go fast, some players go slow, but here’s one thing about them tables: They turn. But, also, they wobble. Kyle, Genevieve, and Sam get close. Wobble. They’re done. Teeny gets close. Wobble. She’s done. Sue gets close. Wobble. Wobble. Wobble. Finally, Rachel gets very close and is edging her way back to the end of the challenge, and Kyle picks up the pace, waiting for a wobble that never comes. Rachel gets to wear the world’s ugliest immunity necklace that probably has rabies, scabies, and inconsolable babies.
Let’s discuss something else before addressing Kyle heading home. May we briefly touch on Sue’s facial appearance? I don’t mean her attractiveness, as I find Sue quite beautiful for her age, but rather the fact that her face often appears dirty. This isn’t a hypothetical question; I genuinely want to understand. You see, after 47 seasons of Survivor, no one has ever looked like they’ve been using dirt as makeup. While everyone typically looks thin, haggard, and somewhat unclean, Sue seems unusually dirty. Could we perhaps send her to a clean-up station, sponsored by Dove, so she can wash up? [Editor’s note: Sue claims she is contouring with dirt.]
Was it because Kyle, Sue’s lifelong adversary, was about to be expelled for sure that she decided to wash her face? We all were aware of this impending event, weren’t we? There were attempts by some members of the main group, specifically Rachel and Andy, to vote out Genevieve instead, as they viewed her as a greater threat than Kyle. However, these efforts seemed to fall on deaf ears.
In simpler terms, Andy was extremely convincing in his attempt to convince Teeny and Caroline, using solid reasoning and data, just like a massive discount on DVD players wasn’t appealing to anyone. However, I side with Andy, as I believe immunity isn’t that crucial. Sure, it can have a significant impact towards the end of the game, but at this stage, it might only alter the sequence of eliminations, not saving a player’s game entirely. To support Andy’s argument, everyone is aware that no one has ever won more than five challenges in the history of the game, since Jeff announced it after Andy’s fourth win. Given that the record for six challenges hasn’t been broken in 47 seasons, Andy could only hope for another win, which is unlikely according to his calculations. Even if they voted out someone else this week and Andy won the next week, the five players would still be able to eliminate him after they removed Sam and Genevieve. In essence, while a win might affect the elimination order, it doesn’t change who gets eliminated.
Furthermore, Andy and Rachel are spot-on when they point out that Genevieve’s gameplay is riskier than navigating a bustling street during rush hour in a downpour. Even without winning, she possesses the cunning ability to sway other groups and alter their votes, making it all the way to the end.
Even though I’m calling from the cozy warmth of my home on the eve of Thanksgiving, summarizing the events, I can understand their sense of urgency. If I were out there, I might feel like Teeny and Caroline, thinking, “It’s foolish not to act now, as there may not be another opportunity.” Indeed, they chose what seemed best for them in this situation.
At this stage, it appears that tribal council is irrelevant, as it seems Genevieve is the likely winner since no one else appears to be changing their vote. We can only guess why Kyle voted for Teeny, as it doesn’t seem to make much sense. In the end, Kyle is eliminated, causing a burst of excitement from Sue that echoed even under the ocean. As he departed, Kyle demonstrated grace and sportsmanship, perhaps giving him a chance to reunite with his family for Thanksgiving, as this episode was relatively uneventful for him.
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2024-11-28 06:55