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Despite the relatively predictable outcome of Daniels elimination, the journey there has been anything but simple.
There is major chaotic energy in front of us, and Im absolutely here for it.
Its not as if Drea and Romeo arent thinking about their own games.
Thats something they hope can push them forward as a pair.
Currency is everything inSurvivor, she says.
Mike is another player carefully weighing up the individual and the team game.
Before the immunity challenge, he tells his tribemates that he doesnt intend to say his idol phrase.
Instead, he wants to go into the merge with his idol being a secret to the other tribes.
But that quickly changes once Drea and Maryanne both recite their phrases.
Regardless, all three idols are now activated.
However, the individual-slash-tribal conflict is perhaps best exemplified in Lydias decision to protect her vote during the Summit.
First, its nice to see Lydia finally getting some screen time.
Her opening up about her body-image issues and howSurvivoris helping her gain confidence is a really heartwarming moment.
Chanelle and Daniel are still dealing with the fallout of that disastrous tribal council.
Both recognize theyre on the chopping block and do their best to reintegrate into the tribe.
Daniels attempts are more public and desperate, overpromising loyalty to people hes burned already.
Thats ultimately what does him in.
Even as an ally, he could mess things up simply because of his blunderous nature.
Thats the kind of individual thinking required for the game once the merge hits.
My only concern is the fake merge-slash-hourglass twist making its unwelcome return and ruining all the fun.
Based on the preview, it sure looks like the same thing that happened at theSurvivor41 merge.
Survivor can really get in its own way sometimes, cant it?
And this season continues to prove it doesnt need twists and trinkets.
Idol Thoughts
The usually happy-go-lucky Taku tribe hit a bumpy patch this week.
Jonathan is getting irritated with Lindsay and Maryannes constant chatter.
And the tension almost results in an argument when Jonathan nearly chops Maryannes pinky toe off with the machete.
Shes so dramatic, he says as Maryanne tries to put in a personal injury claim.
