Survivorhas had many incredible feats over 43 seasons.
I have already exhaustively reconstructed thebest moment inSurvivorhistoryto an obsessive degree, and nothing will ever take its place.
How is that even possible?
The cast of ‘Survivor’ 43.Robert Voets/CBS
How is it conceivable for a contestant to so clearly and blatantly smite theSurvivorGods with absolutely no repercussions whatsoever?
What could possibly explain such madness?
Were they eaten by “the Monster”?
Jeff Probst on ‘Survivor 43’.Robert Voets/CBS
Are they too busy bartering for beads?
Blindsides arealwaysfun and exciting!"
(Do I even need to reveal what happened just moments later?)
The Baka tribe on ‘Survivor’ 43.Robert Voets/CBS
WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING, GEO?!?
It’s like you are practically daring them to snuff your torch!
And yet they didn’t.
Lindsay Carmine on ‘Survivor’ 43.Robert Voets/CBS
Evidently, Jeff Probst was right: This truly is a new era ofSurvivor.
Instead, it was Lindsay who left the game.
Yes, the same Lindsay I almost made my episode 1 pick to win it all.
Man, dodged a bullet there.
Like many a player before her, Lindsay went full Black Sabbath mode and became paranoid.
For Lindsay, there was no almost.
She also may have madeSurvivorhistory in the process.
James went for Linsay.
Ryan opted for Linsey.
(Not even close.)
Cassidy tried with Lyndsay (Closer).
And Karla gave Lindsay a shot.
I feel sorry for all four of them.
Apparently, Lindsay’s behavior upset theSurvivorGods more than Geo’s insolence.
We’ll see if that gets him next week.
I don’t understand anything about that move… and I love it.
I don’t understand.
Did he not expect all of them to show up for the challenge?
Like, is staying back at camp optional?
To be clear, I don’t think Probst made any sort of mistake or anything.
I think he was just being super random.
And then he doubled down on that randomness and actually left it in the edit!
Why would he do that?
I have no idea, but I’m so happy that he did.
Each tribe had a player that had to walk across a stretch of sand on two blocks.
I have no idea!
But again… fun.
That’s because Vesi had no flint, and therefore no fire.
So, after ending victorious, they asked Probst if they could trade their reward.
“Oh boy, they’re in trouble now!”
I thought to myself.
Or he is going to take away their ability to rob another tribe of an item.
But, to my utter shock, Probst did neither of those things.
you might always trade for a previous reward and give up your fish."
Is this a thing?
AreSurvivorplayers allowed to just say “No thanks!”
to a reward and ask for a previous one instead?
“Hey, Jeff.
The spa getaway sounds great, but we’ll take the blankets that other tribe got 7 days ago.
Thanks, anyway!”
What in the name of Elyse Umemoto is going on here?
Where’s the negotiation?
Where’s the making them work for or give up something?
Instead, the tribe received a basket of fruit and a tool kit, which seems… random.
Honestly, I’m not even really complaining about this development.
I’m just confused by it.
But if that was the case, then why offer a rewardTHAT REQUIRES COOKINGin the first place?
Make it for pizzas!
Speaking of weird, let’s talk more about Cody.
First off, you had Cody and Dwight debating which of them should go to make the decision.
I’m shocked that came from someone without kids of his own.)
You also had a Vesi disagreement over what item to steal.
“This tribe is missing some grit,” Cody complained.
“It’s not about what we’re getting.
It’s what we’re inflicting.”
And then Cody took over.
Instead, he proved why salespeople actuallyareso dangerous, turning in a truly masterful Angelina Keeley-worthy negotiating performance.
And that, my friends, is LIVIN!!
Picking a Side
What’s this?
Two challenges in an episode?
Well, hello there, old schoolSurvivorvibes!
But I don’t want to talk about any of that.
But no, Baka didnotlose, due to some help from an unexpected ally Vesi.
After the red tribe finished first, they immediately started helping Baka on their triangle puzzle.
But was it asmartdecision?
There are clear potential pros and cons.
nobody can catch-up and pass you!
You’re already finished!
That’s what winners do!
In this case, the winners also helped snag the losers.
We’ll see how that decision plays out long-term.
There is nothing more dangerous in this game that an unpredictable alliance partner.
Every move in your game depends on knowing what your allies will do.
(AskBoston Robhow things worked for him after Tyson switched his vote inHeroes vs.
But what about the next vote?
Or the vote after that?
Would she get cold feet?
Had she just pulled a James and copped a chill then she would still be in the game.
But she’s not.
The show moves on.
Hopefully Lindsay will be able to move on as well.
But we’re not ready to move on.
We’ll also be talking with Lindsay, but that interview will be delayed until Friday.
I don’t know why.
