LAST EDITED ON 04-03-16 AT 01:43 PM (EST)

This was one of the most ridiculously over-the-top episodes I've seen in awhile for one contestant. Aubry's edit was almost Mike-esque in how over-the-top it was. They're able to present this episode in a way that demonstrates how screwed Aubry is, and yet not place any of the blame at her feet.

In reality, the Brains are losing their numbers and can't get the swing votes. But it's not Aubry's fault! It's Debbie's fault, for being too aggressive and not having a bedside manner! Nick loves Aubry!

In reality, Aubry's game was probably done. But don't worry, because of her close relationship with Neal, he's totally going to play the idol for her!
(They could have really underlined how screwed Aubry was last week by having a Neal confessional saying he's really not sure if he wants to use his idol on her. Instead they kept it completely up in the air, making Aubry look safer than she actually was. For Jeremy in SJDS, they basically stated that he was pretty much done if Julie didn't quit.)

In reality, it's a bummer that Neal got medevac'd. But who cares about Neal, what's really important is how it affects Aubry's game!

It is so funny what a subtle edit she got pre-merge, to suddenly it being the Aubry Show at the merge. And for a kind of character who would be very likely ignored in a lot of circumstances! I mean, don't get me wrong. I like Aubry, she is this nerdy internet guy's kind of player. But she's not usually the type that the show is trying to get the casual viewers behind. It's almost too obvious, how over the top it is. We said the same thing about Mike at the time, however.

Michele is the alternate pick, although I kind of want to dump her because of how tiresome the Edgic Cult of Michele is. While I can see them spin it into a Michele win by visibility and POV alone, I feel like her story is still kind of unsatisfying. I still like her more as a losing finalist than a winner. But if it's not Aubry, it's probably Michele.

Cydney is still my sneaky Natalie Anderson UTR pick. Another little scene showing how clever Cydney is (talking about bulge-y Neal). Not holding my breath, but I could see it happening.

Debbie, meh. The only way she gets away with the playing-too-hard negative connotation is if she's another Tony. It is hard to predict when another super rare Tony comes along.