Board Thread:Virtual Tribal Council/@comment-1294345-20160922075848/@comment-2142533-20161022132408

Anyway, on the episode:

1. Those post-TC scenes of shows IMO why they may be the most trainwrecky tribe ever in recent years, at least strategy wise. David regretting his decision, then Jessica talking to Ken...about saving her...after HE voted against her...AND gave information about an advantage that could be passed to someone if she's voted off. I mean, I get that the Legacy Advantage was passable, but with that advantage so mysterious, I don't see the need for Jessica to say about it. Ken, of course somehow just shrugs it off.

2. We know about due to Buff spoilers, but the buffer castaway they gave to the tribe was surprising -- thought one would be exiled, although I am not sure if they have enough beaches for four camps. Talking about Ikabula, some might say Michaela didn't do well to hide her frustrations, but at the end she just kept it real and proved why she's an asset to the tribe, making fire. I wonder how Sunday and Brett going to escape this majority, as all of them were in the majority in Mill's only vote, and what's interesting though is only Jay the part of the "core" and most of them seem to have no close allies from what was shown. I have to say they look like a family (I'll call it the "Ikabula Bunch" haha): Sunday - Mother Brett - Father Michaela - Athlete Daughter Jay - "Dude" Son Hannah - Nerdy Daughter Will - Normal Son

3. is "Couple's Tribe", with Jessica-Ken and Figgy-Taylor, with Adam at the middle. Taylor just can't really hold himself (unless he was speaking about the sun when talking about whose hot), and I wonder if he's the one booted out first before Figgy. Talking about Figgy, I'm surprised SHE was the one who had initiative to make their relationship low-key, but we know that key won't last, haha. Adam -- you know what to do.

4. is quite a mess -- Chris vs. David/Cece and Zeke vs. Michelle were seen pre-Expansion, but now all 5 had to be on the same tribe. Chris seem to not let go of having revenge towards David, and decided to seemingly side with the Mills quite quickly. Michelle knows she's in trouble as Zeke knew about her plan to get out Mari, and I might say the edit really didn't shine bright with her this week. Chris and Zeke is such an odd pairing, bonded by college sports, and I might say Chris found a great ally I feel, although a part of me feels maybe Zeke should've gotten the initiative to know Chris than vice-versa (although it could be mutual). The tribe was quite bad in the challenge, with David botching just putting the ball in the placeholder.

5. I am wondering if Chris' move was emotional (i.e. wanting to destroy every Gen X that went against his way) or strategic (i.e. calculated risk in siding with Millenials even when the numbers are really quite against Gen X). I mean, Gen X currently has a 2-member deficit. You are in the only tribe with the majority being Gen X, and you have the option to boot one which is not that close to you (i.e. Michelle). However, he approached Zeke than vice-versa, which you would think you should observe first, rather than serving an ally on a plate (although maybe Chris did try to connect with Zeke first before doing the move). Also, his confessionals have been quite unflattering in terms of controlling his thoughts about David saying that he wants to strangle him (while it's just a joke, it just shows Chris isn't in the positive side with David, unless this somehow harmless banter and that he does this on Gen X). I mean, I get CeCe was bad, but why not Michelle, who actually plotted to go against Chris' plan, wanting to vote out David (which may be good for Chris)? I feel that Zeke was the best player in this scenario (being approached to an alliance, and probably talking to Michelle about who are they going to vote even though they seem to be at odds -- I think they're the swing votes this round, if CeCe actually went with Michelle's plan). I think if Zeke wanted Chris out (I am not sure why he should, though) I think Michelle and David will follow him. Zeke's the one with power, not Chris -- but then, it is the reason why he's the most vulnerable probably for David's possible idol play. Still, the CeCe boot is probably the best decision for the tribe in general -- while she seems nice, she really is just...there during the game.

So all in all great episode, 2nd best maybe after the Lucy boot. Swap dynamic is a bit interesting, and am rooting for Ikabula Bunch haha. I hope the CeCe boot works for Vanua though and with Ikabula will win immunity and we'll see Takali vote out someone. You what I mean. ;)