Karen's Nifty Notions

[Karen O'Neil]

First off I'd like to congratulate the both of you for making it to the end. I appreciate your honesty in stating that you both feel you're not the most deserving to be here because I think a lot of people will agree with you on that.

That being said I'm not sure what questions to ask either of you.

I completely disagree with Cassandra's strategy. I think it's a weak way to play. Cassandra you admitted to hiding behind others and can really sit here and tell me that that's a "good" strategy. You're here in the finals but I most certainly wouldn't say it's a good or even decent strategy. It's weak, at best.

So, tell me, why should vote you over Josh?




Josh, in my honest opinion I think you had a very unorganized approach in this game. It never once seemed like you were totally into the game at all. It was annoying at times because although I wanted to trust you I never really knew what to expect out of you. Although that may seem like it deserves credit as far as game strategy is concerned - I personally feel like it was just sloppy and you just didn't care.

Can you tell me specifics about what your strategy was coming into the game. I don't mean later on in the game when you decided to align with the guys but I mean when the game first started everyone generally comes in with an idea of how they want to play. I want to know if you came into the game with a plan.

[Cassandra Waldon]

Hi Karen!

Like I said in Kalia’s question, I was in more control of my game than Josh. I know that you don’t necessarily respect the way I played the game and think it was weak, but it was what was best for me and it allowed me to reach the final two with my person of choice. Despite hiding behind other people early on, I was able to plot and make my moves when I wanted to, switch alliances when necessary, and win Competitions at the right times. On the other hand, I think that a lot of Josh’s game was dependent on the fact that a lot of people saw him as a goat to take to the end. While I’ve gotten here to the end based on decisions I have made, Josh has gotten here to the end because I picked him to be here. It’s easy for you guys to put Josh and I in the same category as people who ultimately may not be as deserving for the win as some of you Jurors, but I urge you guys to see the differences in my game and Josh’s game.

Thank you Karen!

[Josh Welch]

My initial strategy was to lay low and let the other people control the game. And I did that. I wasn't on any "side"... I just went with the flow of the game. And here I am in the end, so it must have worked.