When you're giving back, it's not always about the amount of money or goods donated. There needs to be some connection with the receiver or some personal thought that makes the receiver feel special, not like just another charity case. Taking the extra few moments to go the extra mile tells a person that you understand them and appreciate what they are going through. That's what makes a give really big.
At this point in the game we’re really starting to get to the micro-details. We’re having to look at not just how much people did, but exactly what they did and how effective or necessary it was for the people who needed it.
The thing about Kim is that she was still letting herself get lost every five seconds. She could have dealt with that by sorting herself out with a navigation system and turning up to places on time, but unfortunately, she didn’t.
I think Eric is a wonderful person who really has the big give spirit. He has done some great things for other people on the show and off. I know he is a fan favorite. And In terms of the show, he was a real contender, I thought he may even make it to the end. But on this episode somehow he got off track. He did give away alot of money and that was great... but it felt to me that he got flustered by not keeping his promise of going back to pay for Ralph White's funeral. At the end, he seemed a bit rushed and got everyone a load of gift cards...
It was very clear when we totted up what everyone did that Kim and Eric had to be the ones to go. I never like the goodbye bit but when it comes down to it, we can only do our jobs and judge them on what they did, nothing else.
As for why people had a hard time giving their money away, I think spending money on yourself can be quite easy. But if you’re given the task of spending a large amount of money on other people, quickly and in a way that can make a sustainable difference to them, it can be difficult.
The pressure's definitely on now that the contestants know they have to make every penny they spend count towards doing something good for other people. It's bloody hard… especially with only 24 hours to do it!
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