Mia Galeotalanza wrote:You may have mentioned this already, but I forget. Any chance you can either pull up bios for the returners, or have them fill out a new one, like some sort of questions relating to how they feel about returning?
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Most of you probably don't remember Jake or didn't appreciate him that much, but I definitely did. I loved Jake and I was so pissed and bitter about his blindside because I think he could've been amazing had he made it longer. As many know, I'm a huge fan of emotional players. His bitter vote for Helen? Priceless. His big heart reminds me of myself and had he made it longer, I definitely think he could've stirred up some trouble. He wasn't afraid to make decisions that suited himself and I appreciated that about him. He just left too early icon_cry
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Strategically, Jake ranks above Jan because he was at least trying to make some moves, it's not really his fault he was both hoodwinked by Brian & sent Ted packing with a misread message. But again, like Jan & Ken before him, he simply wasn't doing enough socially - to all but ignore Penny and Erin even when his tribe was down to five players standing just isn't going to cut it on a tribe that small.
What Jake brought to the game emotionally was pretty beautiful I have to say. It's a rare thing to see a player so torn up over a vote - and then that heartfelt apology to Helen followed. I believe that was truly written from the heart, where other players might have written it as a 'tactic' which is simply adorkable. Again, credit to your casting Jeff, Thailand's 'Erin's Boot' episode was one of the truly touching moments in Survivor, and Stranded Jake was every bit as empathy-driven.
I have to say he's the one boot so far I really regret, watching him struggle ethically with his decisions if he got into the later rounds would have been a emotional rollercoaster. Watching the confusion set in when he rejoined with Ted would also have been laffos.
I'm also quite glad he got to prove himself as a challenge contributor in the counting challenge.Players wrote:Jake (TC): It really pains me to vote out anyone. I have only known them for a few days but I honestly love them all and I feel really bad right now..
Brian (Confessional): Jake acts like he doesn’t really understand this game and is trying to figure it out. I think he is genuinely struggling trying to adapt to the board, but I also feel like he’s smarter than he is leading on as far as strategy goes
Ted (Confessional): I'm leaving this tribe because Jake is a liar. I don't trust him a single iota. I got a PM from Brian, the subject of which was: "Re: are you for ted?" addressed to me and Jake. The text of it was about how he thought Ken was "fishier" than me.
Then, what do you know, I get a vote (probably from Jake) about how "fishy" I am. Coincidence? I think not.
That is why I'm pissed off and want to leave the tribe. I don't like Jake.
Helen (Vote): This is the toughest vote yet, but we need a strong tribe. I'm terribly sorry and hope you understand.Jake's Final Words wrote:I feel like I left at a perfect time. The two tribes weren't feuding at all (which I was getting REALLY tired of) and it felt good for me to be at peace in the game. I did my part in the challenge pretty much perfectly and our tribe was super united, even at TC. I just felt really at peace that night.
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I want Ken to give ORGs another shot in the future because I do think his strategy was viable. I don't think his execution was the best, especially considering the sabotage twist, but it's mostly from a lack of practice. He is a smart player, and someone who is passionate about the game. I would like if it ever did return to ORGs, to allow himself to develop more of a personality. He was very robotic and cold, which always turns people off in the long run. I think he forgot that he was playing with real people. He was very active in the LL, which I obviously appreciate.
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IDK what to make of Ken really. I think he came into the game with an overly cautious approach. Every time he tried to fly the flag for tribal unity, it came off as more and more suspicious. Only Jake fully trusted him I think, and was toying with the idea of a all-male alliance but didn't get it together in time. He probably would have survived the night of his boot at Jan's expense had he not tried to oust Ted - ironically he was suspicious of Ted taking the clues, and people were happy enough to write Ken's name down for pretty much that exact reason icon_lol
Plus again, very little PM activity, he nearly talked exclusively with Brian & Ted at the start. By the time he added Jake and Helen to his chatmates it was already too little too late. He tried to argue his case against Jan, who replied that she was more social than Ken, and I laughed at the time. Yet now I think of it, it was really Jan's bond to Erin that may have saved her - the same Erin that Ken neglected to PM even once in the game - so Jan may very well have been right. icon_surprisedPlayers wrote:Ken (Confessional): Right now the person I get along best with, is Brian. I talk to Ted a little but, but I am suspicious of him. I wont point any fingers though. For one, I have no absolute proof who took the deal. Secondly, if I point fingers at people, they might think I am trying to deflect the target off of myself, so I am just going to let it go, for now.
Brian (Confessional): You can’t expect to stay safe in a Survivor game if you only talk to two people and tell one of these people you don’t trust the other.
Ted (Confessional): I'd bet Ken will start pointing fingers at others. If a third person takes it, that would be hilarious. People will start to confuse this game with Cluedo in seconds. Personally, I would attempt to blame Ken in the shelter with the machete.
Erin (Confessional): Anytime someone talks about the clues to the HII, Ken responds in a very suspicious manner. When we were talking about the plan to share the idol clues, he seemed hesitant. Very suspicious...
Ted (Vote): You are legitimately the most annoying person I have come across in this game. I can't stand your constant talk of the Asteria tribe's dynamics, and to be perfectly frank, I can't stand you. I'm almost 100% certain you fancy yourself as such a strategist that you've been taking the idols for the last two rounds, and that pisses me off to no end. If you really wanted to get to know the inner workings of the Asteria tribe dynamics, you should have joined them today. You're a dolt, and you need to get off the Helios island right now. - Sincerely, Ted Rogers Jr.Ken's Final Words wrote:My only regret was not being more vocal about my distrust of Ted. If we had more time to talk about how to vote I could have defended myself better.
That being said, I love his continued interest in the game and his activity levels in LL is the driving force thats pushing the rest of the pre-jurors hang around so big time kudos for that.
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