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I just got a call from my sister screaming "BIG GIRLS UNITE!!!" so I take it West Coasters have had sufficient chance to see the outcome, but I put up the disclaimer just in case.
I was so incredibly happy with the winner! But I was super shocked, too. I thought for sure Anya had it locked up until Fatima was eliminated. I figured out a pattern back around Cycle 6--the girl whose name is called first in the last episode rarely ever wins. Usually, the girl who is almost elminated pulls it out in the end. I've thought for weeks Anya would take it, but when Anya was called first, I knew whoever the judges kept would win. I am sooooo ridiculously happy, I know my neighbors think I'm nuts because I sure did scream the walls down.
I wish it had been Toccara who was the first full-figured winner, but I'm happy with this, too!