Ep 12, 13 & Finale - The Orange Pearl and Beyond

[stephkatz]

I think Chris leaving was actually a great move and IMO, is the most beneficial to Gray. If somehow Justin can stay this round, it gives Gray such a great chance of getting to the end. 

I know people don't see Kim getting far if she can get out of this round but let's think about something, the jury is extremely bitter. It's possible that they would be bitter towards her, or at least she can play that strategy when it comes time to making people think she's a goat and helping her get to the end. I personally don't see it happening, but it could. 

If she doesn't go this round I'd be extremely surprised. Kim/Justin boots seem the most obvious and it's clearly what Adam was banking on with his breakdowns this round 

[maranda]

I was shocked that Kay actually gave up the idol to save Kim she was deadset

 on saving herself with it. Winning immunity right after to I am very surprised to say it but Kay is definitely someone I underestimated in this game. I wasn't surprised with Justin going he was messy .Gray it was just being unlucky but I think otherwise he had this game.

[mac]

Teirra latest journal is probably my favorite one she has ever done! finally a bit more in-sight on her game play. i'm shocked to hear her say she's considering taking out kim! I always just looked at her as being a sheep! Guess I was wrong!!! The only thing I didn't agree with in her video was that she feels like she has no shot at beating Kay at the end, it's kinda obvious how the jury feels about her at this point hAHA

[stephkatz]

I'm really loving Tierra, but a lot of it has to do with all the good players either leaving, or the fact that the jury is so bitter that a "power player" isn't going to win.

With that being said, Adam has a good shot of making the end because I think Kim is being naive and underestimating the girls, thinking that they will go with getting Adam out next. I do think a girl will win, but I'm kind of annoyed that this season has basically been "who will take Audrey's place as the newest iS female winner". It's not like if they win iS they'll get on Big Brother, so it's kind of ridiculous to keep playing with that strategy.

[mac]

Feb 8, 2016 21:34:26 GMT -5 stephkatz said:

I'm kind of annoyed that this season has basically been "who will take Audrey's place as the newest iS female winner". It's not like if they win iS they'll get on Big Brother, so it's kind of ridiculous to keep playing with that strategy.

I don't agree that this whole season has been that AT ALL! I also don't think any of the girls think that just beacause they win iS that they will get on big brother,I think that the ONLY reason Audrey has been mentioned is because SHE IS the last woman who has won the game and they want to break the trend of male winners.... imo it could have been any woman and they still would have mentioned their name! I just think this season  for the majority of it has been a battle of the sexes (ironic since the tagline is Fans vs Favs ) and a lot of the girls would just like a girl to win is all! TBH I'm ready for one to win too! 

[Host Sandy]

A rightful female will walk away with the title this season and I could not be anymore fucking pumped

[phil]

I'm still rooting for Martyna and Kay.

I loved Martyna's last video with the oil shot after she missed the challenge. Fight through the sleep deprivation Martyna, don't let your body say no. I almost died that final week of Botswana (anyone remember that?). I was literally really fucking , tired af, but I was determined to win and it worked!

[stephkatz]

who's actually surprised that Kim went? Honestly, I think Tierra might be able to prove herself this last little bit. Especially if she's at the end with Kay and Ginny which is what seems likely now depending on the last challenge and whether Martyna will win it or not.

[phil]

I'm not very surprised Kim went. Kim is a good ass player.

[mac]

Feb 12, 2016 23:16:21 GMT -5 stephkatz said:

who's actually surprised that Kim went? Honestly, I think Tierra might be able to prove herself this last little bit. Especially if she's at the end with Kay and Ginny which is what seems likely now depending on the last challenge and whether Martyna will win it or not.

Tierra playing the game for maybe 1 episode is not deserving  of a winner tbh! She really has not done anything the whole entire game, I can't think of any big moves she or ginny for that matter actually made (that went through)  The only girls left that deserve the win imo are either Martyna or Kay

[mac]

I'm not surprised Kim went either, in kay's journal she talked about this a while ago, actually if you look at her journal pretty much everything has gone Kay's way so i'm so really impressed with her game-play also considering the fact that she was basically out the door at the start until she got together an "underdog" alliance and turned things around for herself, not to mention her finding the idol with NO CLUES !!! (side not) I'm not sure the players know that she did that judging by journals... If kay makes it to the end and does a good job outlining all the moves shes made (and there's been a lot) i really don't see how she couldn't win! But then again this jury does seem very bitter!

If Kay does not win I think Martyna has also played an amazing game and would be a tough beat at the end! She has for sure like kay been underestimated and has without a doubt held her own when it comes to social game and not to mention her being a challenge BEAST! Her only negative I would say is her following kay for the majority of the game... The only time I can think she didn't follow her was the Des vote...

As far as Tierra and Ginny go they are the two people I think deserve to win the least! Starting with Ginny her game-play has been the worst out of everyone left in the game probably! I mean at the tribe swap she went from being in the best position for being the swing vote to the worst and basically getting voted out the game by legit everyone! Game-play has nothing to do with ginny making it this far, LUCK has for sure been on her side, and I can't think of any reasons why she should win! As far Terirra goes she has done nothing substantial at all either besides follow kim/kay... I've seen a HINT of gameplay in this last few episodes but girl.... THE GAME IS ALMOST OVER!!!! Too little too late!

The sad part is I can see this jury awarding Teirra the out of spite of the others ! GL LADIES!

[mac]

Also I forgot to mention I'm bummed Kim left! She was an amazing player! But it was the right move for the remaining ladies if they want a shot at winning! KIM CONGRATS ON THE GLORY SPOT <3

[stephkatz]

yea I don't see Ginny winning, and even though Tierra could win because of the bitterness of the jury, I still think if you go back and look at the journals and watch the game knowing where she places, you see how she deserves where she is. It's not necessarily a strategy you can see right away, or even that most people are even able, or willing to partake in, but those that do, like Natalie White for example, or even Danni Boatwright, end up coming out champs.
I don't think she's going to end up winning because I do have faith in Kay being able to charm the jury, but I can't sit back and not see her deserving it.

[stephkatz]

This has to be one of the most LULZY Final 3s.... if you would have told me at the beginning of the game these three would be facing the jury, I think we all would have died of laughter. I can't wait to see how this ends.

[brady]

So glad a female is winning this game but this final 3 WOAH never saw it coming.
Kay played a fucking amazing game and if she gets robbed then it just speaks volume to the bitterness of a jury.
Tierra played the game her own way and I respect it but Kay did everything right and i just feel that's who deserves it.
Either way between those 2, I would be happy with either winning.

This was a different season than most others which such strong female players so it was fun to watch and im excited to see who the next sole survivor is!