Very interesting, observant, and very persuasive. And very long but worth the read.I think the jury should be considered to be not out with Bret yet just because of his name. Maybe because of his Boston-ness, but not because of his name (apologies to Ayak and other Bostonians - but not to Rob.)
Great capture of the bug-eyed expression from Jessica. Combined with the hands in face of Ken, that pretty much provided the visual encapsulation of the episode.
While I agree with you on your assessment that she probably didn't see Adam's HI, I would not put Hannah in the Goat column yet. She, like Michele, had her moment of underlined importance, and I think her and Michele's story arcs have begun.
I like Michaela's spirit and IMO she definitely is a shooting star. But that straightforward no-holds-barred attitude carries with it possible co-tribemate irritation factor, and can be her downfall (just as it was with Lucy). It could very well spell disaster for her, especially with a whole new set of tribe mates with which she needs to establish new relationships.
You didn't comment on Taylor, so I can't comment on your comments of him. But if you had, I would have responded that he reminds me that brain development scientists report that the brain doesn't really complete it's development until it is about 22 years old, and that his lack of a physiologically completed brain is reflected in his actions and words. His best use in this world at this point is as a lab specimen. It is a sad observation that his libido seems to be at full strength, which would increase his chances of procreation and a resulting evolutionary backslide for humanity.
Hopefully Will's offspring will mate with Taylor's somewhere down the line and nullify this retrograde Darwinism.
Great assessments though, Michel, you have a keen eye for between the lines detail.
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