Gargamel wrote, "I’ve come to the conclusion that I like the 39 day format much more than the condensed 26 day format." Then sushipup2 responded, "Gargamel, no, there are still the number of hours of the shows aired, regardless of the 26 or 39 day format." Yes, sushipup2, the number of hours aired on tv remains the same, but I agree with Gargamel that the pace of the development of the show is much faster. There used to be a Tribal Council every three days, now it's every day. We would see what happens when the tribes get tree mail, and there were the days between Tribal Councils when the tribes would have a whole day at camp to search for idols and plot and scheme with other tribe members.

I've only watched the first half so am not going to read the comments above. But last week at tribal when revealing who was voted off, Jeff said "second person voted off the island." Did I miss something? I do know that one person had to leave due to medical issues, but wasn't last week the first tribal counsel? Did I miss a week? It does usually take me a few weeks to learn peoples names etc. I was quite impressed with the two who solved the ring puzzle seemingly quickly. Also wondered if there was some rule that the bag being filled with coconuts had to be dragged within a certain distance from the pile. Because it seemed like they were dragging the bag close to the pile then picking up a coconut and bringing it back to the bag. I should watch it again. I'll be back to comment on this weeks show. No one I know watches and Reddit posters seem to study the game so closely that they compare current to previous plays and challenges and just lose me completely. I don't have favorites yet but do like the two players who seem to be flirting with each other. I hope they can avoid being targets, but that's unlikely.

OK! Yam Yam is Puerto Rican and the Y is pronounced like a J. Had to go to Yam Yam's private online feed for THAT explanation. And...Carolyn does have a REAL idol. Quote: About Sara.... Not only did she have the unused Inheritance Advantage from Journey Island, but she also was in possession of what she thought was a real immunity idol, but was actually the birdcage fake planted by Carolyn.

I felt bad that Kristina wated her idol on Steven. Also her meltdown about her mom made me tear up. I was sorry to see Jawan go. The nice people almost never win. I cant stand Rizo, Sage or Savannah. Rizo was very sneaky with his fake idol. I hope he gets voted out soon. I kind of like Sophie.