Board Thread:Season 46 - Kariba/@comment-34175753-20180414161154

Hey guys 💕

So, like the others, I’d like to congratulate the three of you on making it all the way to the end! Personally, it’s been an incredibly fun season and getting to know the likes of you three and my fellow jury members, has been all the more worth it!

However, what’s a good speech without a bit of harsh criticism? This might get a bit wild, but think of it as a heavy use of hyperbole... I just want to comprehend some of your justifications for receiving my vote.

Vincent.

It’s a downright fact that our conversations were stiff and limited at best. I don’t know whether that’s because of laziness from both parties or just simply because our personalities and gameplay choice didn’t necessarily mesh well with one another. The issue here is, I don’t understand what I’m rewarding if I was to vote for you. There’s no doubt that you’re boastful about your social game, but I’d much rather donate to a worthier cause; someone who was capable of harnessing and exhibiting all facets of a player who truly deserves to win.

I’m happy you addressed the fact that some of your challenge performances were mediocre at best, heck even mine were lacklustre, but the one individual immunity isn’t enough to truly prove to me that your physical game is worth any credit. As for your strategy, it truly was convincing. I not only speak for myself when I say that, I truly believed you weren’t a threat. So I guess I applaud that? As a way of truly differentiating yourself from the other two candidates, what was your most impactful, albeit strategic, move this season?

Jake.

A legend. The self-proclaimed goat himself. On multiple occasions you labelled yourself as such and at this point, do we classify it as a lie? Something you conjured up as a way of getting close to particular individuals who were more expressive about their thoughts? You managed to fool me with all the self-deprecation. Which is where the problem occurs here. You were quick to aver the ‘goat’ narrative, so you can imagine my shock whilst reading your speech. It’s honestly iconic how your entire game does a complete 360 over the course of two weeks.

In the process of exuding the perception that you’re a trailblazer, I cannot fathom the validity of a few of your ‘claims’ when the Jake I know, is completely different to the one that wrote the campaign speech. I don’t know, it’s just peculiar... I’m not bitter per se (RT: hyperbole), but at this point, it seems that in the process of showcasing the moves you made, you’ve blurred the lines between what you actually did and what others spearheaded with your contribution.

As a way of wholly convincing me that the claims in your speech are authentic, what was the initial purpose of branding yourself as a goat? Since, let’s be real, someone with three individual immunities and a couple of idol plays up their sleeve, doesn’t actually qualify as one.

Roisin.

Now this is the biggest surprise of the season. What an absolute queen. I was left stunned after reading your speech because of how self-aware you are. The fact that you addressed the little connection we had regarding Hunters’ Lodge targets and that I was yours, is cute. I accept your indirect apology for blindsiding me, but I understand - it’s a game and the one you’ve manifested is worthy of recognition.

I definitely never expected you to be sitting at the Final Tribal Council and I just want to apologize in advance for that poor initial judgement of your character… You outlined your entire game and strategy in such an articulate manner that, honestly, I can’t pick fault. I can’t find anything to criticise, to be fair. However, if there was anyone from the jury who had managed to make the FTC with you, who would’ve been the most threatening and why?

I may have insinuated which way I’m swaying in terms of my final decision. The boys might have a bit of extra work to do, but I’m still open to flipping last minute.

YOU’RE ALL GREAT, don’t get me wrong, I’m just being incredibly picky and extra as fuck, so high-key I hope you don’t take the negativity to heart. I’m just having a bit of fun and there’s nothing worse than a dry, disengaging speech xo.  