Talk:Chump Change/@comment-9949103-20190706222546

Once again, incredibly thrilling and amazing episode. Loving the dynamics on both tribes and this cast just continues to impress me more and more every episode.

Though this was definitely the least exciting vote out so far, it was very necessary in my opinion. I knew from the beginning that Walker would not be long for this game and I'm very glad to have been right about that prediction. Even though he certainly brought the entertainment and drama, his attitude and continued rivalry with Dakoda was starting to get real old and real ugly so I'm happy to see that finally be put to a stop with his exit.

Honestly, this was Dakoda's weakest episode for me. Up until he made the comments about their identity, I actually agreed with what Walker said at Tribal. Dakoda wasn't "biting her tongue" in any sense of the word this episode, they kept on arguing and bickering with Walker and calling attention to both of them, whether it be initiated by them or him. Their paranoia also wasn't a great look, though I am happy to see them not being portrayed as just an underdog or a helpless victim. Overall, I still like them after this, but I'm staying reserved about their future in the game.

On Pamona, still loving everyone! Sad we didn't get much Betty content but the setup of the two pairs is really interesting and I LOVED the scene where Benny was feeling all confident and telling Ashley about Betty's idol whilst Ashley is in possession of said idol. Pure gold! Ashley, even though she has gotten decent screentime so far, has always felt like more of a background character to me. But after this episode, it is clear that she has many places she could go and many people to screw over along the way and I am totally here for it. Between trying to vote out the woman who gave her an idol AND exposing Peter as Corinne's husband, I'm super excited to see where she goes from here.

I also love Ivan too. He's been very quiet and invisible so far but it was nice to see his friendship with Ashley develop a bit and to get a sense of where he is in terms of strategy. Everyone seems to be underestimating him a lot, but I have faith he won't go the way of Jay and will actually get some balls to make a move or do SOMETHING crazy.

And before I forget to say it, BG and January are still the best players left in the game. I freaking called that BG had that idol and I'm SO glad the two convinced Peter and Dakoda to switch the vote to Walker. Everything that they said about Derek was completely true. Derek has no place in ANYBODY'S games right now, and that includes both tribes! He's much less likely to flip back to his old tribe that he badmouthed and mutinied from than Walker, the guy who has been at the bottom for days now and is just biding his time for a chance to flip. Definitely the right call and I am SOOOOOO happy that he won't be around to potentially screw up their plans anymore!

Go Ashley, Betty, Elvis, Benny, Ivan, BG, January, Peter, Dakoda, and Olivia!<3

(Basically everyone except for Derek, who doesn't get a rant this episode because he was incredibly boring, dry, and repetitive so he doesn't get any more than this blurb)