Board Thread:Season 11 - Polynesia/@comment-10863763-20131221073751

Hello jury. I’m not going to sugarcoat anything, or beat around the bush, I feel as if I deserve to win this game 150%. You’re all smart enough to know the game you signed up for, and know that the Final 3 is not a time to be bitter. All I ask is you vote for the player you think played the best, whether it be Thad, Val, or me. Now, let me explain why I believe I Outwitted, Outplayed, and Outlasted better than my other 2 competitors.



I’m not going to talk shit or bash Val or Thad, but I will tell you why I deserve this game more than both of them. This is my game, from beginning to end.





I started out by making alliances with a majority of my original Tuamotu. Out of everyone, Thad and I got off to a great start, and knew we had similar mindsets going into this game. We formed a majority alliance of 6, me, Thad, Maya, Alex, Bob, and Chris. We were sitting in a very good position, up until the tribe swap. I made sure to literally make a connection with everyone on my tribe and get to know them. You need to establish trust at a very early stage, just so as the game progresses, you’re the person people trust and come to. The tribe swap put both tribes with Rapa majority. This nearly screwed over my game completely, but thankfully I was voted one of the highest ranking members on my tribe and got to choose my own fate. I knew having the first pick in the tribe swap was huge, so I made the smartest decision of the season for myself, and picked the lowest ranking member of the opposing tribe, Val. Although Val was fairly weak in competitions, she knew she was a sitting Cochran on Rapa Nui. We talked, and she decided to align with me. I knew I was a target of the vote, and decided to make my first fake idol. I showed it to Kacey, got it circulating, and took the target off of my back. We sent Kacey packing, then Paul, and had the numbers on our tribe. As the merge eventually hit, I knew it was our 5, to their 4, and Aaron floating, not really being 100% with us. So, I came up with the plan to take out Aaron to ensure our numbers going forward, and that’s exactly what we did. Aaron could’ve flipped and been higher on their totem pole than on ours. We knew the idol wouldn’t be wasted on him, and we got Eden to play his idol. This left the other side with one idol, and down in numbers. Eden and Phil were picked off next due to their high standing on their tribe and I knew they wouldn’t work with us no matter what, to take anyone out Jay or someone on our tribe if necessary. The next vote was definitely the toughest. This plan was devised by Jay and I, as I knew Maya was super close with Bob, and could flip on us at F6, F5 if she wanted to. So, we got the 2 Rapa’s to agree to vote Maya out, and blindside her. I knew she was smart enough to take me out before F3, and I couldn’t have that happen. Kevin was one of my closest friends, but I knew he couldn’t make the end either, so the next vote we all came to an agreement to take him out and flush Jay’s idol. Final 5 was when I planned on taking Bob out, because he, just like Maya, wanted me gone before the conclusion of the game. Him, Val, and Jay came with me with their plan of voting Ted. I knew their plea seemed a bit much, so I played my idol on myself, voiding three votes and eliminating Bob from contention. The Final 4 immunity was easily the most difficult challenge I had to compete in. If I lose, Thad could’ve turned and taken me out. I ended up going from 11 pm to 9 am, and barely beat Jay, who we NEEDED out. Eventually, Jay goes home, we end up here.





The reason I’m sitting next to Thad and Val is very strategic as well. Both of them have done things that have warranted a bit of disdain. Thad, has spoken his mind from day 1. He’s said some questionable things, and I know for a fact not everyone sees eye to eye. He was my #1 ally, but also somewhat controversial. Don’t get me wrong, Thad was a very smart player, and understood the game, I just think at times his social game lacked. Val, didn’t make many moves on her own as she was very busy, which is understandable. A very sweet, endearing lady that almost went home first. She might not have been the strongest player out here, but definitely she surprised me. I just don’t think either of them played strong enough games, and neither excelled in all 3 aspects of survivor: physical challenges, strategy, and social gameplay. In which I did.





Every move that Thad has made, I made right with him. But there has been plenty of moves I’ve made completely by myself. I’ve made social connections with everyone to play this game, and I’ve gotten to know you guys on a personal level. I’ve made fake idols that have taken the target completely off of my back, I’ve found a real idol, I’ve won 11 challenges, scoring higher than anyone in this game 10 times during those competitions. Every single time I cast a vote for someone, they went home. I’ve had 0 votes cast against me that have counted. I was the biggest immunity threat, yet no one wanted me gone before it was too late. I’ve done what it takes, while staying in control this whole time. Everyone of you is sitting on this jury, because I had a play in taking you out. I don’t think I’ve ever disrespected you in a malicious manner. I’ve lied, I’ve told you things and went back on my word, but this is Survivor! This is a game in which lies and deceit are found at every corner. I was in danger to get voted out 4 times out of 14 due to my challenge wins and my idol! I solidified my safety, on my own. Every move I wanted to make has taken place, and none of my plans have failed to this point. My game was to ensure the trust of those around me, so I was in control to make moves when necessary and having the numbers to do so. I’ve worked the hardest, I’ve made the big moves, and I deserve to win Survivor Polynesia. Good luck Thad, and Val. Thank you guys.

  