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flf, you might want to read cl's posts a little closer. I don't think predicting a Stephen/JT final two is quite the same as Stephen + someone other than JT. I'm with cl on this one, they are manipulated as equivalents in every sense. Strategically and socially they share similar strengths. They're scenes are almost perfectly divided in half, to the point where I'm thinking the editors are building episodes around how they can draw the most parallels between the two edits.

I was with you on the distinction that Stephen talks about himself whereas JT talks about the both of them, but even that was challenged this episode. Right after JT's talk with Stephen about trusting each other, Stephen gets a manipulated confessional where he discusses how "we" are controlling the game. He then goes on to explain how Timbira members will be picked off. I'm fairly sure (though not 100%, I'll have to rewatch the episode for that) that his "we" was referring to the Jalapao 3, but the edit makes it seem like he's specifically referencing himself and JT. Stephen definitely talked about "we" this episode.


Erinn is a great character when she gets to shine, but I can't justify her as a winner. Firstly, her receiving more jury votes than any of the remaining contestants (besides Coach) would be unjustified (not just surprising). Secondly, it seems like she's getting the "already a winner" edit from a personal growth story which will satisfy us when she gets her boot. And lastly, she seems to be denied the really prime opportunities to explain her reasoning for the boot. We don't really know a lot about her role in some of these boots, which is alarming.

Completely unrelated:
Am I the only one who is actually enjoying this season? I know everyone seems to be bitching about the editing and how awful JT and Stephen are, but I think I genuinely like all the characters (or at least appreciate them, Coach is getting more bearable). In fantasy land, I'm totally pulling for an Erinn/Taj or Erinn/JT F2.