Day 21 - Tribal Council #10

[Linda]

I think everyone has a decent shot at winning should they make an end. There isn't a dud left in terms of a story of how they overcame, or how they dominated. Each person here is strong in at least one facet of the game, and is a survivor. There's no bad player here

So, if I may, does this translate to, "Yes, Holly. I 100% think I can win."?

um...depends on how you mean the question

if it's "will you win if you make te end", no I am not 100% sure. Am I 100% sure that I have a possibility of winning should I get there? Yes. But I'd say that about anyone here

[Mia Galeotalanza]

Can I get a question?

Gabe, what have you done for yourself to ensure that you will not only get to the end, but that you can win? Or is the best of Gabe still yet to come?

I don't like this question because it makes me feel like I haven't really done anything in the game. But I guess I've just tried to be nice to everyone I could be nice to. That's about as far as it's gonna get.

Well, Gabe, obviously I'm here to pick your brain.

Does the fact that this question makes you feel like you haven't done anything worry you at all?

I mean, this is the Final 9. Some red flags should be going off here if you don't think you can win.

[Patricia]

I think it's too early to say who does and doesn't have a chance at winning. Most of your argument at FTC is 'how you got the finals on your own merit' and that is mostly crafted on the coming rounds, and less based on what has happened thus far.

I disagree. The entire path is important, not just the end. Some players have a difficult early game but are then able to cruise to the end. Many are the opposite. Many aren't targets either point, but also aren't in anyone's end plans and make it. Every story has its worth, and it isn't based on when the most interesting parts are

Oh I'm not saying that the early and mid-game is unimportant! That can still be a huge part of your argument, but you can't make the FTC without doing SOMETHING at the end game. Even if all that something is is aligning with the right person. And that is the most important part because it doesn't matter how good your game is if you don't make it.

[Gabriel]

Well, Gabe, obviously I'm here to pick your brain.

Does the fact that this question makes you feel like you haven't done anything worry you at all?

I mean, this is the Final 9. Some red flags should be going off here if you don't think you can win.

It does worry me. I don't want to be seen as someone that hasn't made their impact on the game. That's the thing I want the least.

[Holly Hoffman]

I'd like to point out that the only reason I'm as abrasive and hated as I am is because I've been targeted for no reason since the merge. I really doubt I'm going to be thinking that clearly after that.

Do you feel it unfair that you have been targeted? Does it have anything to do with your pre-merge immunity from the Cacique role?

[Linda]

I think it's too early to say who does and doesn't have a chance at winning. Most of your argument at FTC is 'how you got the finals on your own merit' and that is mostly crafted on the coming rounds, and less based on what has happened thus far.

I disagree. The entire path is important, not just the end. Some players have a difficult early game but are then able to cruise to the end. Many are the opposite. Many aren't targets either point, but also aren't in anyone's end plans and make it. Every story has its worth, and it isn't based on when the most interesting parts are

Oh I'm not saying that the early and mid-game is unimportant! That can still be a huge part of your argument, but you can't make the FTC without doing SOMETHING at the end game. Even if all that something is is aligning with the right person. And that is the most important part because it doesn't matter how good your game is if you don't make it.

fair enough! I can see that. I just hope jury members take everything into account was all I was trying to say

[Patricia]

Patricia, when's the best time for a game winning big move?

It's entirely dependant on the move. Like Rob Cesternino once said, you try to figure out where you are in the pecking order, and you make your move just before they're about to get you.

[Mia Galeotalanza]

Let's talk about... close pairings.

There's always been talk about Sean and Vee being close, but is it possible that there might be other "pairs" in this game, too?

And if there are, is there ever going to be a point where it isn't smart to stick with them, or is that the best way to the end? With a pair who may or may not get credit for your successes?

[Kim P]

Patricia, when's the best time for a game winning big move?

It's entirely dependant on the move. Like Rob Cesternino once said, you try to figure out where you are in the pecking order, and you make your move just before they're about to get you.

[Sarah]

I'd like to point out that the only reason I'm as abrasive and hated as I am is because I've been targeted for no reason since the merge. I really doubt I'm going to be thinking that clearly after that.

Do you feel it unfair that you have been targeted? Does it have anything to do with your pre-merge immunity from the Cacique role?

Yes, yes and I'm going to say right now. I wish that I had never asked for the role. It's been nothing but trouble for me. Peter should have gotten it.

[Gina]

Gina, do you think you have reached your full potential in this game?

I don't think anyone has. However, I think I've played a great game thus far and hopefully I'll have more to play after tonight.

[Sarah]

I wish I had the chance to start over and play the game all over again. No Cacique. No immunity. Just Sarah playing the best way she can. Also, I'd like to point out to the hosts that I wasn't sugarcoating anything in my app. I'm a self-fulfilling prophecy.

[Holly Hoffman]

At this time, all votes are final.

If anyone has a Hidden Immunity Idol and would like to play it on themselves or someone else, you now have 5 minutes do to so.

I'll go tally the votes...

[Mia Galeotalanza]

Votes due in less than 1 minute

[Sean]

I'd like to point out that the only reason I'm as abrasive and hated as I am is because I've been targeted for no reason since the merge. I really doubt I'm going to be thinking that clearly after that.

Do you feel it unfair that you have been targeted? Does it have anything to do with your pre-merge immunity from the Cacique role?

Yes, yes and I'm going to say right now. I wish that I had never asked for the role. It's been nothing but trouble for me. Peter should have gotten it.

you did great. it was a tough spot to be in with everyone looking to you for things. Not easy for sure.

[Lindsey]

Let's talk about... close pairings.

There's always been talk about Sean and Vee being close, but is it possible that there might be other "pairs" in this game, too?

And if there are, is there ever going to be a point where it isn't smart to stick with them, or is that the best way to the end? With a pair who may or may not get credit for your successes?

During the last TC when Sean mentioned pairs I was lost but I get it now

[Mia Galeotalanza]

Let's talk about... close pairings.

There's always been talk about Sean and Vee being close, but is it possible that there might be other "pairs" in this game, too?

And if there are, is there ever going to be a point where it isn't smart to stick with them, or is that the best way to the end? With a pair who may or may not get credit for your successes?

During the last TC when Sean mentioned pairs I was lost but I get it now

Care to explain this, Lindsey?

[Sarah]

Yes, yes and I'm going to say right now. I wish that I had never asked for the role. It's been nothing but trouble for me. Peter should have gotten it.

you did great. it was a tough spot to be in with everyone looking to you for things. Not easy for sure.

Alright. Well, I wish you the best of luck in this game. Kick some ass.

[Lindsey]

This is the time where I would be playing my idol tonight if I had one. RIP in peace Lindsey Richter

[Linda]

*camera zooms into everyone looking to see if anyone has the idol*