This is often the case, where the key to success is one step ahead of everyone, or even squelching potential revolts before they can happen. Tyson definitely succeeded here.

You have no proof of that.

Nah, I meant Colton. I'm the rare pro-Colton, anti-Caleb type.

Basically, the only time the show ever focused on how people perceived Monica in the game it was either: A) annoyance at her paranoia/overall presence (Colton, Tyson, Kat, Laura M, Gervase) or B) exasperation at their fate now being tied to her (Ciera, Hayden, Tina). So that's the story the show told, which let us…

I think he may have. It just doesn't look that way to us because we watched an edited version of a season in which he never got the chance to. So there was little point in building a story of "will Gervase flip on Tyson", because the storyteller knew the answer to be "no".

They were not wearing much clothes on the island, so that helps.

Or (in the case of Kim and Boston Rob) is in a situation where nothing that happens at F4 will matter (as they are already immune and in a position to win no matter what). At that point, it can be helpful to not reveal to the jury that you have the idol and had been lying to them about it the whole time.

I also agree that voting out Ciera at F5 was the right move. If it had been Laura M or Hayden, then they're the bigger target (immunity-wise). But Ciera vs Tina? Ciera is the bigger threat by a significant margin (F3-wise).
That said, I'm not sure it was worth Gervase potentially alienating Monica in order to achieve…

Who do you judge more for their current choice of mate: Hayden or Colton?

It was funny.

I'm with you @avclub-080acdcce72c06873a773c4311c2e464:disqus

The make-up gun is always set to whore for reunion shows. I've chosen to view it as a charming reminder that these people are not professional celebrities.

I will throw purple stones.

Clearly, Cochran has now entered all phases.

I've watched the first three Ponderosa videos (for some reason), and in each them, the guys have lost close to 20 pounds. Which is pretty significant for lean dudes like Aras and Vytas.

Danni is the biggest underdog winner and in this scenario, would be the best parallel to draw from. Fabio counts. Probably Vecepia as well (although she wasn't particularly well liked. Just moreso than Neleh). Sandra the second time a bit too.

Ultimately, this is all theoretical, because it's not going to happen. But if it were to happen, it would be too amazing to ignore. And, again, Tyson wouldn't look so good anymore. So she moves up in peoples' estimation while he moves down.

That's why I said almost all. I knew John had won some (didn't know the exact number, but knew it was multiple). But the vast majority were either Candace or Laura M.
Now one thing that makes that statistic a little less impressive is the multiple times it was three women facing each other, which of course would…

A thought I've had since recording and started to discuss here that I want to spell out: I'm now convinced that IF Ciera could make the final three, she would win, and win comfortably, against anyone (even Tyson).

The new podcast is up, with special guest @Adam B. Have a listen to prep for this Sunday: http://purplerock.podomatic…