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The most compelling plotlinesnever made it out of the pods, and from there, the season was toast.
But a lackluster season is no less fun to recklessly litigate social politics over.
Thus, were back with another power ranking, and dont worry, we make no promises of niceness.
15.Dave
15.
His actions have spoken for themselves,and his words have doubled down on his actions.
On to the next one.
14.Mason
14.
Flip-flop found its pair in the end.
13.Ben
13.
Bens main character flaw is a lack of applied critical thinking.
On one hand, who can blame him?
Why would they be anything but paper thin?
On the other hand, and to Saras main point, we exist in the context.
Theres no power in blind faith.
12.Meg
12.
Speaking of a lack of intellectual rigor, a Joe Rogan fan has entered the pods!
Well, not really, but its not Megs penchant for conspiracy that handicaps her connection in the pods.
Its not even anything she does or says.
Lucky for her, she didnt have to, since Madison backed down and chose Alex.
11.Alex
11.
Alex is a hung jury come to life.
There is such a thing as being understanding to a fault.
10.Monica
10.
9.Sara
9.
Sara is a little too smart to have taken so long to reach a final decision about Ben.
Ben, to his credit, and also his probable shame, didnt even lie about his stances!
8.Devin
8.
And, no, he wasnt manipulated into signing the prenuphe had his mom look it over!
7.The Spirit of Christmas and Its Grasp on Daniel and Taylor
7.
A love of basketball, shared belief in conspiracy,Lee Ann Womack.
But never has a couple bonded over something as inconsequential and juvenile as a shared love of Christmas.
So it makes sense that their shared interest (singular) is just as surface level.
This commentary, to be clear, is not to disparage the strength of their relationship.
After all, they were the only couple from the season who made it past the altar.
Best of luck to Taylor and Daniel, and may your Christmas cards forever sleigh.
6.Joey
6.
It doesnt take a scholar of human behavior to understand the key in of man Joey is.
He is the golden retriever personified.
He is a cartoon voice actor that hasnt yet been cast.
He is the man who inhabits theViktor the Viking suit,if not physically then spiritually.
The friendly power of the Midwest courses through his veins.
5.This Exact Look That Laurens Friend Delaney Gives Dave After Their Workout Class
5.
If looks could kill, etc.
4.Madison
4.
3.Virginia
3.
Our dark horse of the season was none other than Virginia.
2.Lauren
2.
Therein lies her true power.
1.Elder Sisters
1.
An undeniable force loomed over Minneapolis this season: the influence of the elder sister.
In terms of fucked-up family dynamics, this archetype is topped only byBoy Moms.
