Episode 7: "Million Dollar Decision"
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Relive in pictures what seemed like the best of times, but suddenly took a dark turn to the worst of times.
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Keith offers a 1-second recap of the pre-merge (and the merge) -
So it turns out Keith was a little upset Baylor and I voted against him! Who could have predicted? -
I could have... -
Look, Keith, we were in a bind. I was worried Dale might play an idol and get Baylor out, so we had to make sure YOU were voted out instead. No offense. -
I'm starting to think Missy cares about Baylor more than she cares about me. -
Keith, gesturing excitedly -
Ep1 Supertease flashback: 'I'm glad he's gone!' -
Good news, everyone! We don't have to spend half the episode with the Coyopas any more! We're merging! -
Further instructions: Go back to Coyopa's camp. There is no escape. NO ESCAPE. -
I'm wearing a merge buff, but they colored it slightly lighter blue to hide that the merge they just announced is coming. Hooray, technology! -
Again, hooray, technology! -
DJ JC celebrates the merge by cranking out some sick beats on his invisible turntable -
Alec: Indeed. This is why I am preparing my running shoes. #basicallyabadass -
Baylor: I'm getting signed to Merge Records? Hallelujah! -
I hope they're not making us lug all this crap up the hill, just so we can lug it back again. (Spoiler alert: They are.) -
How much rice do you think Probst will trade us for this? -
I'm getting a confessional? It's not even my birthday! -
This would have been a far better tribe name than #Huyopa -
Spoiler alert: You won't be saying that at the end of this episode. -
It's so awesome to get something other than the three pounds of rice Missy keeps forcing me to eat! -
Lobster? Without a lemon/butter dipping sauce? Julie was right. This is almost unbearable. -
It take a lot to make a stew / A pinch of salt and laughter too! ... -
I wish Jeff Probst was here, so we could trade him this brownie for more rice. -
We had to sit there, eating! In the sun! Oh, the heat! -
Wow, these buffs look TOTALLY different from the one I'm wearing -
Wait, I get a confessional? Oh yeah, it IS my birthday. -
Now, let's forget this trail mix was ever in here. -
It's nice to be merged with Wesley. Seems like I'm forgetting something. Oh well, probably not important. *Spit* -
It's nice to be merged with Baylor. I sure hope she's still my BFF! -
Great moments in continuity, part 1. Hunahpu-buffed Julie starts hiking. -
Great moments in continuity, part 2. Cut to Huyopa-buffed Julie, now nearing camp. -
So Jon, are we cool? Sure! Good. -
So Missy, are we cool? Sure! Good. -
Ooh, I know! The Krispy Krabs! All in favor, raise your pincers. -
How about a name that combines the two tribe names in such a way as to avoid recognizing that 5 of the first 6 boots were from Coyopa? Such as... Coyopu? -
Wait, I'm in this episode twice? Crap, I'm getting voted out, aren't I? -
What am I forgetting? To spit? *Spit* Nope, that ain't it. -
Okay, let's divide and conquer, Reed. I'll take Baylor, you take... Keith? -
Not *excited* excited, but you know what I mean. Also not *see* as in actually look at you. -
Growl/Hiss -
Well, can't you give it back? I might need it after I vote you out! -
Well, technically you're not really contestants, but since you're cute and obviously have a blood relationship, sure... go grab a pair of buffs. -
But Mooooom! Josh said he still likes me! -
Oh, Baylor. You may be 20, but I can still infantilize you on national TV! -
Look Baylor, sorry, but my Day 1 alliance is more important than yours, because I'm the mommy and you're my baby. -
Bigger! Smile bigger! That's not big enough! -
Not before marriage, Josh. Not before marriage. -
Put your application for an alliance on that pile over there. We'll consider them in the order in which they were received. Thank you, come again. -
We're not actually going to consider them ALL, are we? I mean there's two of them! -
I don't want to alarm you, but Reed and Wes and I have all had confessionals. Something really bad is about to happen, isn't it? -
The merge changes... EVERYTHING -
Seems legit -
You mean me, right? I've still got it! John tells me that all the time. -
It's weird that you called me out here to do a confessional and asked me about the trail mix in my bag. How did you know? -
Survivor: San Juan del Sur, in one picture -
Meanwhile: 'Ohhhhh! The heat! Can't stay vertical!' -
Oh man! All that was in here was a hashtag! Those only have, like, 300 calories a piece. -
Seriously, we're about to run out of awkward angles from which to film you! -
Too many cooks! Too many cooks! ... -
What? So we stole it out of her bag. After we told her to put it in there in the first place. Clearly she's the one in the wrong. -
Jon: J'Accuse! -
So anyway, this episode is going to come down to Josh vs. Jeremy, right? -
Thank you, Sra. Martinez's kindergarten class at San Juan del Sur Elementary. It looks awesome! -
Muffin tries to work her magic on Probst -
Hello! I'm married! Only for the second time, even. -
Too many balls! Too many balls! ... -
As it turns out, they either skipped or didn't air the first stage. Eh. Whatever. -
Throwing in the reins -
One of several points at which we wished these were slingshots -
And again... -
Hooray, this is almost over. -
Jon and Keith, holding their balls up, for all the world to see. Or at least the subset watching Survivor. -
This is edible, right? -
Hey, you narrowly beat me to win immunity on my birthday! Thanks, Dad. -
Why is that blue-shirted feller still touching me? Should I ask him to stop? -
He let go eventually, but I had to whoop him a few times. He'll learn. -
Sigh. So glad I shrunk my stomach for weeks for this. -
I sure would like to dip some trail mix in this hot water! -
I'm no chef, but I'm guessing that might not be as tasty as you think. -
Man, you want me to give *another* confessional about the trail mix? I'm starting to wonder why. -
Good. Give in to your anger. -
Anger? It's more of a boredom. -
Eh. I did what I could. -
Apparently the kissing marathon at the swap wasn't because they had briefly lived apart -
Too many cooks! Too many cooks! ... -
More importantly, where's the machete? -
Too many cooks! Too many cooks! ... -
Go away, chyron! I'm trying to hide! -
Relax, Julie. I'm just here to film a sizzle reel for my next talk show attempt. -
Okay, we'll pretend you just said something shocking. Perhaps about the results of a paternity test? And... action! -
Too many cooks! Too many cooks! ... -
Please. This is NOT something that people enjoy watching. I'm outta here. -
Too many Probsts! Too many Probsts! -
Now too many cooks could spoil the broth, but they fill our hearts with so much, so much LOVE! -
Please stop. This season doesn't even HAVE an intro. -
Oh, Julie quit? That's SUCH a shame for the people in her alliance. -
Too many cooks!
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