Post by Holly Marie Combs on Nov 9, 2011 19:39:41 GMT -5
Well, this has been a lot of fun. 
I just wanted to say a few things (hopefully) before the votes are cast.
You guys have given me a lot to think about, and I appreciate each of you expressing how you feel. (Even if it's something I sniped back at)
I know I got pretty defensive in some of the things that were said about me. In many of those cases, I said some things that weren't on par for how I usually TRY and uphold myself. I don't like to admit when I'm wrong, and I've never been the best at accepting (what I interpret) as harsh criticism. For the less than civil things I've said to several you (including Chris) I hope that those won't be your lasting impressions of me.
For those of you who played a hard game filled with Hoh wins, strong words, and very little time spent under the radar, I can easily understand why my making it to the final 2 can seem a bit of a hard pill to swallow. I simply ask that you consider that part of why I did what I did, was because I didn't want to be perceived as the same threat that I was in seasons 1 and 3. My goal was never to be UTR all the way until final 4. While I threw many a competition in the game, I knew if I didn't win anything from final 8 to 5, that this would be a painful final 2. Despite knowing that I was STILL surprised at how it's gone.
If I referenced previous games too much, I hope that was not viewed as "vote for me because I've played great in other games." I've said it before and I'll say it again that I'm UNFORTUNATELY a VERY emotional person. I don't like getting in fights (but have done it EVERY game) I don't like voting out friends, I don't like stabbing allies in the back. I know these are parts of the game, but I wanted to try and see if I could get far without having to be in the spotlight for more than half of the season. It absolutely worked in getting me here, but in getting the votes, we'll have to see. That's the risk you take with an UTR game, and if it works against me in the end, I still had a great time and am glad I went against my original decision to not play this season.
I came into the game, tried to be as friendly as I could with everyone, figure out where the major alliances were, and more or less let the people who wanted to be in the spotlight have it. I could have tried to launch an assault on Christina and Debra who took me out in season 3 over a pregame alliance, but I didn't. With all the drama in the air, I felt it was best for my game to just not be the diva (as I was voted twice in this series already) and just NOT stir the pot. It was definitely a new way to play for me, and while it made the game not as fun as making it to the end by having to scratch, claw and fight, the further in the game I got without making any enemies, the more I began to appreciate the UTR strategy. I knew (and started telling players like Chris) that unless I win some Hoh competitions and put some people on the block and make my game known, that I would definitely have a hard time gaining enough respect for votes. So since I didn't win any competitions from the final 11 until the final 4, I'm not at all surprised that Chris, who played a much more of a "into the fray" game than I did, is favored by several people. SHould he win, I will be happy for him.
Ok, I have to leave in 3 minutes. *tells self to stop being so long winded*
I would absolutely love to win this game. I feel I played a great game without having to break a lot of deals and I feel I won competitions when I needed to remind everyone I was still in the game or to save myself. My game was far from perfect, but defintitely deserving of your vote. I've never won an allstars season before, and that would be a huge accomplishment. However, should that not be in the cards I have a tremendous amount of respect for all of you. Sorry again if I was overtly a bitch this questioning. I wish you all luck with your decision, as well as to CHris. Sorry for being so defensive buddy. You played a great game. And if I can't walk away a 2 time winner, I'm glad you were able to pull it off.
Thanks to Chris, the jury, prejury and Penn for putting on ANOTHER amazing game. THanks y'all!
I just wanted to say a few things (hopefully) before the votes are cast.
You guys have given me a lot to think about, and I appreciate each of you expressing how you feel. (Even if it's something I sniped back at)
I know I got pretty defensive in some of the things that were said about me. In many of those cases, I said some things that weren't on par for how I usually TRY and uphold myself. I don't like to admit when I'm wrong, and I've never been the best at accepting (what I interpret) as harsh criticism. For the less than civil things I've said to several you (including Chris) I hope that those won't be your lasting impressions of me.
For those of you who played a hard game filled with Hoh wins, strong words, and very little time spent under the radar, I can easily understand why my making it to the final 2 can seem a bit of a hard pill to swallow. I simply ask that you consider that part of why I did what I did, was because I didn't want to be perceived as the same threat that I was in seasons 1 and 3. My goal was never to be UTR all the way until final 4. While I threw many a competition in the game, I knew if I didn't win anything from final 8 to 5, that this would be a painful final 2. Despite knowing that I was STILL surprised at how it's gone.
If I referenced previous games too much, I hope that was not viewed as "vote for me because I've played great in other games." I've said it before and I'll say it again that I'm UNFORTUNATELY a VERY emotional person. I don't like getting in fights (but have done it EVERY game) I don't like voting out friends, I don't like stabbing allies in the back. I know these are parts of the game, but I wanted to try and see if I could get far without having to be in the spotlight for more than half of the season. It absolutely worked in getting me here, but in getting the votes, we'll have to see. That's the risk you take with an UTR game, and if it works against me in the end, I still had a great time and am glad I went against my original decision to not play this season.
I came into the game, tried to be as friendly as I could with everyone, figure out where the major alliances were, and more or less let the people who wanted to be in the spotlight have it. I could have tried to launch an assault on Christina and Debra who took me out in season 3 over a pregame alliance, but I didn't. With all the drama in the air, I felt it was best for my game to just not be the diva (as I was voted twice in this series already) and just NOT stir the pot. It was definitely a new way to play for me, and while it made the game not as fun as making it to the end by having to scratch, claw and fight, the further in the game I got without making any enemies, the more I began to appreciate the UTR strategy. I knew (and started telling players like Chris) that unless I win some Hoh competitions and put some people on the block and make my game known, that I would definitely have a hard time gaining enough respect for votes. So since I didn't win any competitions from the final 11 until the final 4, I'm not at all surprised that Chris, who played a much more of a "into the fray" game than I did, is favored by several people. SHould he win, I will be happy for him.
Ok, I have to leave in 3 minutes. *tells self to stop being so long winded*
I would absolutely love to win this game. I feel I played a great game without having to break a lot of deals and I feel I won competitions when I needed to remind everyone I was still in the game or to save myself. My game was far from perfect, but defintitely deserving of your vote. I've never won an allstars season before, and that would be a huge accomplishment. However, should that not be in the cards I have a tremendous amount of respect for all of you. Sorry again if I was overtly a bitch this questioning. I wish you all luck with your decision, as well as to CHris. Sorry for being so defensive buddy. You played a great game. And if I can't walk away a 2 time winner, I'm glad you were able to pull it off.
Thanks to Chris, the jury, prejury and Penn for putting on ANOTHER amazing game. THanks y'all!
Chris... karma's a bitch.. and so am I. That is all.