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Expedition Robinson: The Aftertalk

Expedition Robinson episode 25

Episode 25. Is it just me or does it feel like we, as viewers, are also in a tough Expedition? We've been sitting in front of the TV for almost thirty hours now, so we've almost spent a workweek watching how other people survive. And where have we ended up at this moment? Not even at the semi-finals yet. Just realize that for a moment. But hey, it is getting more exciting, because this episode was quite a rollercoaster.

1. That Annemiek can still muster the energy to be so unpleasant with so little food and under these harsh conditions.

2. I mean: save that energy and go all out during the challenges. She did that in the previous episode (and then she was nice, until she won) and then she took it with flying colors.

3. It's actually quite silly that Winner's Island can also be something bad. Can you refuse it? Like: thanks, I'll take not being voted out, but I'll just stay on the old familiar island?

4. A culinary challenge would genuinely be really fun. Good idea from Sandra. Make the best dish with Robinson ingredients.

5. Miiii gado, this challenge would really not be for me. The obstacle courses, being active, I'm all in for that, but standing still and focusing: nah, not for me.

6. Anyway, I would have dropped that knife right away due to clumsiness.

7. From now on, I'm also going to listen to Yuki's album when I need to focus. Honestly: great music to lie on the couch with.

8. And indeed: crappy game.

9. Do I enjoy that Annemiek wanted to send Sandra away and that she ends up winning the challenge? Oh, definitely. Something with karma?

10. It's a bit (okay, a lot) unfair: the rules were that you had to keep your arm straight and Sandra's was almost at 90 degrees. That's what you get when you don't send any presenter to the challenge.

11. Loooove it. ‘Hey Annemiek, do you say hi to them? Joejoeeeee.’ Byeee Felicia.

12. Well, well, well: they are really throwing food around this season. And that pizza just looks good.

13. But seriously... This isn't a very fair challenge, is it? The heavier your body, the more advantage. And as much as I want to see men and women equal, many men do have an advantage here.

14. Prediction: Yuki is going to ace this challenge without anyone else starting on the puzzle.

15. Another prediction: behind the scenes, they have definitely discussed that this challenge couldn't really happen anymore.

16. Okay, prediction one didn't exactly come true, but that second one has definitely been the case.

17. What. A. Beast. Anouk. I had long since given up, impressive, this.

18. This is so easy to say, lying lazily on my couch, but that puzzle doesn't look that difficult, does it?

19. If Jasmine wins it, I'll eat my shoe. That can't happen. No, no, no.

20. NOOOOO. How then?! How. Then?! And Britte totally insincerely: ‘Good for you.’ Everyone is bummed.

21. Because this now also means that she can't be voted out, and this is literally the only way she would get another episode further.

22. Annemiek, are you paying attention? You can also choose to share it with your campmates. Neither of you is really safe, so these are smart moves.

23. Okay, I was pretty mean about Jasmine, but maybe after 25 episodes I'm getting used to her or she's just become nicer. Either way, she's actually quite okay.

24. What is happening here? Expedition Naaiinson, Expedition Achterbakkinson, whatever you want to call it: it has really started now.

25. That once so strong trio is no more. R.I.P. They still remain my favorites.

26. My feeling during all the talks about plans to vote people out:

27. Seriously, anything can happen with this Island Council now. I don't understand anything anymore.

28. Oooohh, ballsy move, Yuki. Keep that ring with you. No one has used it this season, right? I too like to live dangerously.

29. Wow. Okay. Processing this. René out? Whut? What kind of episode is this, man.

30. And it's really a shame, because René was such a fun player. And funny. And so sportsmanlike in how he handles it. I want to join Yuki and René for that beer after the show.

31. Next week: Annemiek is spreading the joy around in other camps. Sunshine in the house.

32. Of course, we end again with the funniest tweets.