[Susie Smith]

The Survival Sequences challenge was a bit of a blur, with you emerging as the winner! Congratulations!! Everyone seemed to agree to send Heather packing, and just like that we’re down to 7! 

1.      That challenge was a doozy! Did you have any particular strategy for Survival Sequences?
2.      Was voting out Heather YOUR idea, or did you go along for some reason? If it wasn’t your preference, why did you go along with it?
3.      Do you have any true ride or dies at this point? Do you think you’re theirs? Who thinks you’re loyal to them, but you’re not?
4.      Who do you think is the biggest threat to your torch right now? What will you do about that?
5.      Who do you think is most likely to give a bitter jury speech?
6.      Have you made any big moves so far this season? What were they?
7.      What would your fellow tribemates find the most surprising to learn about you? 

We've been loving all the confessional videos that so many of you have been making! If you haven't already, we encourage you to record a shortish video on YouTube, mark it as 'unlisted,' and share it with us! You can talk about your thoughts on the game and share your answers to the confessional questions.  If you need some inspiration, here’s a reaction video Cakes did after making the merge in one of her ORGs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLHZ9YH_HJE 

[Shan]

1.      That challenge was a doozy! Did you have any particular strategy for Survival Sequences?
I took the gif apart in photoshop and quickly wrote a list of the frames during other peoples' turns.  When the gif changed to the second one the beginning order was largely the same so it was easy to edit.  For the final one my only strategy was to pay attention and trust the universe that it was my turn to beat Deshawn in another photo finish lol.  Little did I know how close it was going to be, lol.  Tbh I think Deshawn is a fat cunt for interrupting my two-part response.

2.      Was voting out Heather YOUR idea, or did you go along for some reason? If it wasn’t your preference, why did you go along with it?
Nope It was my own fault I guess because I couldn't be here all day yesterday until minutes before the challenge.  I had a big audition yesterday and it went well but went way over so I was not around for discussions until after the challenge.  I'm still struggling a little with the amount of time I have available.  Not to mention the amount of energy-- the late nights (by late I mean past 9 lol) are rough because I have to be up at 6:30 most mornings and then deal with work and a toddler all day, then all the toddlers here.  I'm fuckin tired man.  Heather told me 50 times that if it was looking like her name to not fight the vote.  She told me that repeatedly the past couple days.  I wasn't sure if that meant she had something up her sleeve or if she was ready to be out or what.  Leslie also seemed to want Abe out but told me she couldn't swing it right before we lost messages.


3.      Do you have any true ride or dies at this point? Do you think you’re theirs? Who thinks you’re loyal to them, but you’re not?
I think Leslie.  I'd say Evvie also but I can't beat them in the end, and they have a lot more control here than they want people to think.  I realized how big of a problem Evvie is last night.

4.      Who do you think is the biggest threat to your torch right now? What will you do about that?
Xander/Abe/Deshawn I think are the biggest threats to me staying alive.  Evvie/Abe/Deshawn/JR/Xander I think are the biggest threats to beat me in a FTC though so... lol.  I'm wondering if going with JR/Leslie if it's a f3 is my best chance because they might split the underdog votes.  I also wonder if Xander/Leslie would be a good idea, but Xander has a lot of friends in the game.  I don't think he has much to show for his game but he's very likable and that could fuck me.  I also wonder if Abe has lost enough fans that a me/Abe/Leslie f3 is a favorable set up for me.  It's hard to know.  I do strongly feel that I need Evvie on the jury, both so they can't beat me at the end and also because they (and Leslie and Abe) have seen more of my game than most and can help me with the other jury members who haven't.

5.      Who do you think is most likely to give a bitter jury speech?
In general?  Heather.  Towards me?  Probably Sara.

6.      Have you made any big moves so far this season? What were they?
I have tried I do think I was instrumental to the Sara vote because I put my foot down about it finally.  I also think I've done a lot to save Leslie and JR and I don't think I'd be this far without them.

7.      What would your fellow tribemates find the most surprising to learn about you? 
Many will be surprised to find out I have a kid, probably, unless someone blabbed (which they might have by now).  I only told a couple people.  Gamewise I think they'll be surprised at how many people think they have me in their pocket.  Evvie/Leslie/Abe/JR all tell me a lot (and Heather before she left) and I think that has been largely under-seen until maybe around now.  I don't pretend like I know everything, but for someone who has been largely outside of a lot of group relationships here I think my individual relationships have been key.  Will I have a Scooby Doo reveal at an FTC?  Idk but that's bugging the shit out of me lol.  I think I lost my chance at a truly winning game at the Jaime vote.  Not that I CAN'T pull off a win at this point, but  it may have been an easier sell if things had gone my way at the merge.

[Shan]

I know I always say this, but I really think it's me this round  

[Shan]

Ok so Abe/Deshawn/Evvie(/Xander?) are calling all the shots, Leslie and I are the goats, and JR won't be a problem after this round unless he wins immunity.  At which point, I'm sure it'll be me or Leslie, probably me because they think I'm strong at challenges.  Annoying.  If the 3 of us could just make it one more round we'd have the power to at least force a tie.  These fat cunts gotta go.

[Shan]

What the fuck kind of question did Jeff just ask me I had to check 50 times to make sure I hadn't accidentally voted publicly or something.  Quit fucking with my head  

[Susie Smith]

Dang! You're still my winner pick in my heart. I hope you enjoy hanging out in the jury!

You can still talk in here, too; only lurkers and hosts can see what you say, so you can say whatever you like.

You mentioned knowing when you "Lost Evvie". Could you elaborate on that when you have a moment? Thank you!

Also, exit videos are all the rage around here! We'd love to see one, maybe with a few more of your fur babies? LOL, if you want. Post them in here to retain game integrity. Cheers!

[Shan]

I need to know if this is Jeff’s least favorite season of Stranded ever Also where are people recruiting for orgs nowadays? I’m considering playing again But not being so cautious next time

[Jeff Probst]

[Shan]

Does that mean you're not going to tell me if we're your least favorite, or you don't want me to be recruited for any more orgs?