A Bold Statement on X
Venus Vafa, a contestant from Survivor 46, has sparked an unexpected rivalry with one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks—the Empire State Building. On Wednesday, May 22, Vafa took to X (formerly Twitter) to express her feelings about the towering skyscraper, which has stood since 1931. “The Empire State Building is lowkey ugly yall,” the 25-year-old reality star wrote.
Empire State Building Strikes Back
Her blunt opinion quickly caught the attention of the official Empire State Building account. In a playful yet pointed response, the building’s social media team fired back, quoting Vafa’s tweet with the sarcastic comment, “How’s that idol treating you?”
The comment was a reference to Vafa’s exit from Survivor 46, where she placed seventh. Despite holding onto a hidden immunity idol that could have saved her from being voted out, Vafa chose not to use it at Tribal Council. This decision led to her ousting, marking her as the third consecutive Survivor contestant that season to be eliminated while still in possession of an idol.
Empire State Building Adds Fuel to the Fire
The feud didn’t end there. A few hours later, the Empire State Building responded with another jab, sharing a photo of Survivor host Jeff Probst standing on top of the building, wearing a buff from Survivor 45. “I would know when to use my idol #Survivor #Survivor46,” the building captioned the image, clearly continuing the playful banter.
Venus Doubles Down on Her Criticism
Vafa, not one to back down, doubled down on her stance, calling the Empire State Building “a bleak bricked bad built butch building” in another post, accompanied by a photo of her at Rockefeller Center. Her comments ignited further responses from fellow Survivor contestants, many of whom weighed in with humor.
Support from an Unexpected Ally
One of the most notable defenders of Vafa was Quintavius “Q” Burdette, another Survivor 46 castaway, who found himself eliminated right after Venus. In a fiery post on X, Q came to Vafa’s defense, writing, “Aye not about to let anyone else pick on the planet from our season! That’s my job, back off @EmpireStateBldg BIG MISTAKE.” Q, who had clashed with Venus during the game, became an unexpected ally in this off-screen drama.
The Survivor Fanbase Reacts
Vafa’s remarks have attracted attention not only from her fellow castaways but also from former Survivor players. Hai Giang from Survivor 42 humorously posted, “I’m sorry but getting dragged by a 94-year-old building is crazy.” Meanwhile, Survivor alum Eliza Orlins, who appeared on two seasons of the show, expressed her excitement with, “This is MAKING MY WHOLE DAY!” Owen Knight from Survivor 43 joined in with laughing emojis, highlighting how much the feud has captivated fans of the show.
What’s Next for the Feud?
While the playful social media spat between Venus Vafa and the Empire State Building might be nothing more than lighthearted banter, it’s certainly sparked widespread attention and amusement from Survivor fans. Whether or not the iconic building will engage further remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure—this feud is anything but ordinary!