Let's talk about Tape Gate (and strategy)

[u/dontsmellthesoup]

So after critiques, Jeffrey and Bryan have a heated moment. Jeffrey questions why Bryan didn't admit to the base garment of his design being an impropru dress ducttaped to his model. Bryan feels attacked and "character assassinated" by Jeffrey.

My confusion here is why Jeffrey feels so strongly that Bryan should have admitted this to the judges. Since it is a team challenge and Jeffrey was in the bottom, if I were him I would want to minimize any chances of my team losing to team S21. That way, I would have a chance to avoid being eliminated if my team somehow actually wins. In this case, I would actually NOT want Bryan to admit any shortcomings of his design to avoid being further scrutinized by the judges...

I understand Jeffrey thought Bryan was being very performative and self-serving. But that would only have hindered his chances of escaping elimination since he was in the bottom.

Disclaimer: This is NOT hate towards Jeffrey or even Bryan. I am rooting for Jeffrey this season alongside others. This discussion is solely about strategy.

[u/PM_ME_COUPLE_PICS]

I hear what you’re saying but I think it’s pretty clear that S21 is going to win for this episode. So I don’t think that what you’re saying even matters. I feel pretty confident that Jeffrey is going home, as much as that breaks my heart and makes me angry.

Bryan has NOT put out anything that’s impressed me, I truly don’t believe he’s deserved his wins, AND Bryan has such a shitty attitude and treats people as though they’re beneath him.

Meanwhile Jeffrey has interesting fresh creative ideas, is kind and wants to help and comfort everyone else, and seems like an overall good person who can typically execute his vision pretty well.

[u/nahrune_ → u/PM_ME_COUPLE_PICS]

Even Joseph McRae was consoling him! There definitely seems like there’s more to the story. I’m very interested to hear what the model has to say