Secret Scene: Dave
Tribal Council Voting A
Find out what each tribe member had to say as they cast their votes
Mick ("Danger Dave"): Hate to see you go, man. It's nothing personal, it's just strategy. Peace out.
Natalie (Dave): Dave, I'm voting for you. I'm sorry. You're hilarious, but this is the majority, and you are a strategic threat. Good game.
Jaison (Dave): <says nothing>
Russell (Dave): You were running around, threatening to kick me out of the game. That was your biggest mistake in the game. Now I gotta get rid of you.
Dave (Shambo): Shambo, I'm voting for you because this is the name Russell gave me to keep my head off the block. I don't think it's gonna work, but it feels pretty good.
Shambo (Dave): See ya later, Dave.
Brett ("Danger Dave Ball"): Danger Dave Ball. You're too good of a friend, too close of an ally, too much of a rock star. I'll be missing you.
Monica ("Danger Dave Ball"): I wish you, Brett and I could have come up with a better plan so I would not have to be writing your name down tonight. Go get a full tummy for me, Dave.
Dave's Final Words
Dave reacts to having just been voted out of the game
"I played my hardest. I went full-on, as hard as I could. I made big moves and y'know, Russell just played a better game. Mick and Jaison apparently don't want a million dollars. They believe in trust and loyalty as opposed to playing this game. Fine, cheers, whatever. At least I get to eat soon. I don't know, I'm kind of bummed it's over, but relieved I get to rest and eat. This game is different than I thought it would be in that it has more layers. I didn't count on the human factor. I look back and think maybe burning Erik might not have been a good idea, cause he had a lot of things on lockdown, it's just that he was so shady, it was impossible to trust him, you had no idea what was going on. He made everybody so uncomfortable. I think I may have voted for comfort and sanity in a game where comfort and sanity may be detrimental, they may be not the smart, strategic move. I wasn't prepared, I think, for the attachment you get to the people and the desire to take care of them. I found myself wanting to take care of Laura and Kelly and Brett. John, even. Monica. I wanted everybody to get what they wanted as opposed to me being ruthless and treating it as a numbers game, which is the strategy I had going in. That strategy may have served me better. I ended up changing my strategy mid-game, and...here I am."
(cut)
"I think we all underestimated Russell. I mean that Kelly move was brilliant. It was so fricking amazing. Then I overestimated John."
(cut)
"Russell's got mad moves, dude. The guy is just born to play this game. He was absolutely, he's vicious, he's a friggin' pitbull, man. The guy does not let go. Cheers Russell. Nicely done, sir. Kudos."
(cut)
"Last members of Galu -- Danger Dave Ball's right behind ya. Come on, baby. Get something. Jump in there. Grr. Go for it."
Dave the Day After
Dave reflects on his time in the game, pointing out that he feels he is misunderstood as an individual
"In retrospect, obviously, I would not have voted Erik off. That was a mistake. It's just that once again, apparently a lot of that blame lies with John. John was incompetent, shifty, and unable to take responsibility for his actions. Every single move he made was based on shortsightedness and fear. He did not reveal to me information that would have helped a lot in making a decision that was, in retrospect, the wrong one. Then Shambo completely lost her mind when Erik was voted off. She flipped. Then they blindsided Kelly, which was a shock and probably the biggest move of the game. We did not see that frigging coming. That was a good choice, because Kelly was a really strong physical player and a very centered, intelligent player. Then we still had a chance, man, we still had a chance, but John's epic cowardice, such weakness, so pathetic. Wow, dude. Wow."
(cut)
"I feel like I played hard. I feel like I played smart. My biggest mistake was voting off Erik. If I hadn't done that I would have had enough strength and support to go significantly farther than I did. Even in the midst of that, I did my best to play strong physically. I didn't miss out on a single reward challenge. The immunity challenges, I almost won one, the only reason I didn't win it was because Jaison was swinging from the women's tee, basically. I'm sure he'll explain that as a righteous victory, as opposed to an asterisk, which is what it was."
(cut)
"It's hugely disappointing not getting deeper into the game, especially considering had I gotten to the jury, I could have beaten anyone. I mean had I gotten to the final three. The hardest player to beat would have been Brett, and I still could have beaten him, I think. He was my #1. I could have beat anybody. Fire-making challenge, I'm gonna beat you. Final three, I'm gonna beat you. I was a strategic, aggressive player, without looking incredibly strategic or incredibly aggressive."
(cut)
"I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of depth and breadth of character that add to my palate as a human being. By far that's the most exciting thing. What kind of a person am I going to turn into after this? Who am I going to grow into? You've been put under pressure, let's see if we open it up and there's a diamond inside. Sweet. Kick ass. Honestly, I think that's the great gift of this game, far and away, moreso than any monetary prize."
(cut)
"I'm not the easier person to grasp. Frankly, I'm not the easiest person to get along with. You've got to get along with me for a period of time before you start to kind of grasp who I am. My old man said, 'Dave, you are a bundle of contradictions.' That's really true. I can be a jerk but I can also be fairly warm and compassionate. I can be guarded but I can be fairly open. There's a rich variation, there's a lot to choose from inside Danger Dave Ball. Some people have gotten a glimpse and liked what they see. Some people don't like it. Some people can't see, and I confuse them and frighten them. There's a lot of people like that out in the world. Am I misunderstood? Honestly, I don't have a need to be understood. I don't really care. I do care, I would like to be appreciated and accepted for who I am, but I've learned to be OK with being misunderstood. It's alright. I try to move forward with all the gifts that I possess, and if someone is interested in them, cool, but if someone's not interested, that's alright. I don't have a need to force myself on others."
Secret Scene: Monica
After witnessing Foa Foa's unwillingness to share food with the former Galu members, Monica takes it upon herself to hunt for crabs
(Day 32)
Mick: Mum's the word.
(Natalie mumbles something; Monica walks by)
Natalie: If you're not feeling it...
Mick: Let me get a little leg. You eat the baby. Here. You know what? Let me bite this off.
Natalie: Okay.
Mick: This part right here. This part okay? I'll take the kneecap. You can have the rest.
Natalie: Okay.
Monica (solo): Foa Foa is eating a lot of food. They sat there enjoying these huge crabs and didn't offer any to anyone. They are like fleas. They just won't go away. They're swarming around like flies. Basically it's gotten to the point where I need to do what I have to do in order to survive.
(Monica goes around various nooks and crannies with the fishing spear, looking for food)
Monica (solo): I feel like such a failure sometimes. I'm having issues finding just one. It's ridiculous. I'm out here with this stupid spear, looking through the rocks, trying to find crabs, and you see them crawling in cracks. You can't get the spear in there, you can't get your hand in there, and there's your damn meal, crawling through a damn crack, and you can't get it. I can't tell you how frustrating that it. 7 days to go, people are getting really selfish. (shot of Foa Foa eating) Is coconut going to be enough to keep me alive? (Monica chops a coconut) We shall see.
Tribal Council Voting B
Find out what each tribe member had to say as they cast their votes
Brett ("Russel"): Big Boy, best of luck.
Natalie (Monica): Monica, happy early birthday, but I'm voting for you because you created all kinds of drama today. Hats off to you for trying, but we can't have that. Again, sorry, happy early birthday again. Good game.
Jaison (Monica): You can consider me a hypocrite if you want, but I also like to think I own up to my mistakes. I said I shouldn't have said what I said, and honestly, happy birthday. This has to be done.
Shambo ("Monn Happy 26th"): Hopefully you get to have some cake for your birthday tomorrow.
Russell (Monica): If you tell me you're not gonna write my name down for a million dollars if I put you on the jury, that's just gonna make me want to vote you out even more. Stupid, stupid little girl. Bad strategy. Happy birthday.
Monica (Russell): There was no way I was not gonna go out kicking and screaming. If a miracle happens and I'm here tomorrow, so be it. If not, watch out Russell, you have a huge target on your back. I hope you make it as far as you think you can. Hang in there, Brett.
Mick (Monica): You're a little snake in the grass. Nicely played, but I think a little too late. Happy birthday.
Monica's Final Words
Monica reacts to having just been voted out of the game
"Wow. That was my Survivor experience. I'm shocked. 33 days. I feel amazing. I went out swinging. This little Puerto Rican girl from Queens went out swinging, and I think my mom and dad will be proud. I'm happy with the way I went out. I think I made it very far in this game. I wasn't about to sit here and get voted out like a sappy little puppy. I'm way too optimistic of a person to do that. I'm just so appreciative of the journey and the experience and it was absolutely awesome. Of course I wish I could have gone a little bit further, but going out this far in the game, I'm really proud. Day 33. And that's how I did it."
(cut)
"I definitely went out causing some conflict in the Foa Foas. I'm really proud of that. Even if it couldn't be an advantage to my game, maybe it could be an advantage to my ally, Brett, or even to Natalie, and they really take up that opportunity to really play harder and not be so complacent in their little Foa Foa 4. I think they all distrust each other a little bit more and I'm proud to say I caused that and stirred the pot a little bit, even if it was on my way out."
Monica the Day After
Monica reflects on her time in the game and assesses how she played
"I always do everything in my power to try to accomplish what I set out to do. I think the hardest part for me was the fear of failure, and the doubt that kind of creeps up into your mind. You gear up for these challenges, I look around for me, I see my Galu tribe members, I see Foa Foa, I see a lot of these really athletic people, really well-apt competitors. I just want to perform my best at all times."
(cut)
"I was coasting through as one of the final Galus in the game, and Brett was ready to get voted off as one of the bigger threats. I'd learn to kind of harp on my weaknesses to get me a little further along with the Foa Foas. Then good old Brett won immunity, which put my head on the chopping block. I went kicking and screaming. I didn't roll over and play dead. I went out swinging. It just so happened that it was my time to go."
(cut)
"You know at the last Tribal Council, a lot of people basically said I should have stirred stuff up earlier, I maybe should have showed that feisty side I showed on my last day in the game, earlier on in the game. I should have given more in that sort of strategy. I myself don't have any regrets. I think if a female comes on that strong it would have been way too early in the game to really work that strategy, be as feisty as that was that final day. People really do see that as a threat, they're not comfortable with it, especially with that coming from a female. With the way I finished, I was one of the final Galus, and I was able to paint myself as being the least threatening out of the ones left. I think that got me further ahead. At the final straw I just literally laid all my cards down, because I realized I didn't have much time left. I think had I stayed further in the game, even more strategy would have come out, but given the time and place and all the situations that occurred, I don't think there was a time for me to be feisty and create drama the way I did that last day, at any other point."
(cut)
"To see Galu gain the momentum that it did throughout the game was awesome. When it started to fall apart and to see one Galu jury member after another join the jury, it was really sad. But it put me in a position where it did get me a little further in the game. I don't know where I wold have sat with the Galus necessarily, should've would've, could've, but in the end, looking back, there were opportunities where I could have gone with Foa Foa for numbers, and taken their offer to be in the top 5, be in the top 6, as Shambo did."
(cut)
"At the end of the day I am proud of how I played this game. I'm also proud of how far I came. I mean, I was one of the last Galu members voted out. I made the merge. I was on the jury. I think constantly in the game I tried to keep myself ahead of myself, and wondering and playing out different scenarios in my head and not trusting people. I think I learned a lot about how to play the game; given the opportunity to play again, there would be some things I might do differently. I don't think there's anything I'd do extremely different, but in this situation there areso many different personalities you really can't account for. There are so many variables. Even if you come in with a flawless strategy, you still have to account for people like Shambo who could flip at any moment, people like John who overthink things, or people like Laura who was an awesome competitor who people want out. That's not someone you want to align yourself with necessarily, because you kind of team up as a threat. I think there are certain variables I might be able to prepare myself for, if I played the game again, but in the long run I think I played a great game. I'm not the most athletic of people and I used my other skills to advance myself as far as I could."
(cut)
"I definitely learned how resilient of a person I am. I think this magnified some strengths I didn't really see myself before. For instance, I realized how persistent I am in getting what I want, or at least stirring the pot. That's a pretty cool trait to have. I think it really enlightened a huge appreciation for my family and my faith, and it made me realize what's important in life. There are a lot of materialistic things we surround ourselves with, the daily life of going to school, going to work, checking our phones, checking e-mail, making money. I think we lose sight of what's really important. Cheesy as that may sound, you really start to appreciate those things. The things I missed most and gave me the most strength were thinking of my family and my faith. That's something you can't even put a price on. The level of appreciation and the connectin I felt, and the journey that I went through."
Tribal Council Voting A
Find out what each tribe member had to say as they cast their votes
Mick ("Danger Dave"): Hate to see you go, man. It's nothing personal, it's just strategy. Peace out.
Natalie (Dave): Dave, I'm voting for you. I'm sorry. You're hilarious, but this is the majority, and you are a strategic threat. Good game.
Jaison (Dave): <says nothing>
Russell (Dave): You were running around, threatening to kick me out of the game. That was your biggest mistake in the game. Now I gotta get rid of you.
Dave (Shambo): Shambo, I'm voting for you because this is the name Russell gave me to keep my head off the block. I don't think it's gonna work, but it feels pretty good.
Shambo (Dave): See ya later, Dave.
Brett ("Danger Dave Ball"): Danger Dave Ball. You're too good of a friend, too close of an ally, too much of a rock star. I'll be missing you.
Monica ("Danger Dave Ball"): I wish you, Brett and I could have come up with a better plan so I would not have to be writing your name down tonight. Go get a full tummy for me, Dave.
Dave's Final Words
Dave reacts to having just been voted out of the game
"I played my hardest. I went full-on, as hard as I could. I made big moves and y'know, Russell just played a better game. Mick and Jaison apparently don't want a million dollars. They believe in trust and loyalty as opposed to playing this game. Fine, cheers, whatever. At least I get to eat soon. I don't know, I'm kind of bummed it's over, but relieved I get to rest and eat. This game is different than I thought it would be in that it has more layers. I didn't count on the human factor. I look back and think maybe burning Erik might not have been a good idea, cause he had a lot of things on lockdown, it's just that he was so shady, it was impossible to trust him, you had no idea what was going on. He made everybody so uncomfortable. I think I may have voted for comfort and sanity in a game where comfort and sanity may be detrimental, they may be not the smart, strategic move. I wasn't prepared, I think, for the attachment you get to the people and the desire to take care of them. I found myself wanting to take care of Laura and Kelly and Brett. John, even. Monica. I wanted everybody to get what they wanted as opposed to me being ruthless and treating it as a numbers game, which is the strategy I had going in. That strategy may have served me better. I ended up changing my strategy mid-game, and...here I am."
(cut)
"I think we all underestimated Russell. I mean that Kelly move was brilliant. It was so fricking amazing. Then I overestimated John."
(cut)
"Russell's got mad moves, dude. The guy is just born to play this game. He was absolutely, he's vicious, he's a friggin' pitbull, man. The guy does not let go. Cheers Russell. Nicely done, sir. Kudos."
(cut)
"Last members of Galu -- Danger Dave Ball's right behind ya. Come on, baby. Get something. Jump in there. Grr. Go for it."
Dave the Day After
Dave reflects on his time in the game, pointing out that he feels he is misunderstood as an individual
"In retrospect, obviously, I would not have voted Erik off. That was a mistake. It's just that once again, apparently a lot of that blame lies with John. John was incompetent, shifty, and unable to take responsibility for his actions. Every single move he made was based on shortsightedness and fear. He did not reveal to me information that would have helped a lot in making a decision that was, in retrospect, the wrong one. Then Shambo completely lost her mind when Erik was voted off. She flipped. Then they blindsided Kelly, which was a shock and probably the biggest move of the game. We did not see that frigging coming. That was a good choice, because Kelly was a really strong physical player and a very centered, intelligent player. Then we still had a chance, man, we still had a chance, but John's epic cowardice, such weakness, so pathetic. Wow, dude. Wow."
(cut)
"I feel like I played hard. I feel like I played smart. My biggest mistake was voting off Erik. If I hadn't done that I would have had enough strength and support to go significantly farther than I did. Even in the midst of that, I did my best to play strong physically. I didn't miss out on a single reward challenge. The immunity challenges, I almost won one, the only reason I didn't win it was because Jaison was swinging from the women's tee, basically. I'm sure he'll explain that as a righteous victory, as opposed to an asterisk, which is what it was."
(cut)
"It's hugely disappointing not getting deeper into the game, especially considering had I gotten to the jury, I could have beaten anyone. I mean had I gotten to the final three. The hardest player to beat would have been Brett, and I still could have beaten him, I think. He was my #1. I could have beat anybody. Fire-making challenge, I'm gonna beat you. Final three, I'm gonna beat you. I was a strategic, aggressive player, without looking incredibly strategic or incredibly aggressive."
(cut)
"I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of depth and breadth of character that add to my palate as a human being. By far that's the most exciting thing. What kind of a person am I going to turn into after this? Who am I going to grow into? You've been put under pressure, let's see if we open it up and there's a diamond inside. Sweet. Kick ass. Honestly, I think that's the great gift of this game, far and away, moreso than any monetary prize."
(cut)
"I'm not the easier person to grasp. Frankly, I'm not the easiest person to get along with. You've got to get along with me for a period of time before you start to kind of grasp who I am. My old man said, 'Dave, you are a bundle of contradictions.' That's really true. I can be a jerk but I can also be fairly warm and compassionate. I can be guarded but I can be fairly open. There's a rich variation, there's a lot to choose from inside Danger Dave Ball. Some people have gotten a glimpse and liked what they see. Some people don't like it. Some people can't see, and I confuse them and frighten them. There's a lot of people like that out in the world. Am I misunderstood? Honestly, I don't have a need to be understood. I don't really care. I do care, I would like to be appreciated and accepted for who I am, but I've learned to be OK with being misunderstood. It's alright. I try to move forward with all the gifts that I possess, and if someone is interested in them, cool, but if someone's not interested, that's alright. I don't have a need to force myself on others."
Secret Scene: Monica
After witnessing Foa Foa's unwillingness to share food with the former Galu members, Monica takes it upon herself to hunt for crabs
(Day 32)
Mick: Mum's the word.
(Natalie mumbles something; Monica walks by)
Natalie: If you're not feeling it...
Mick: Let me get a little leg. You eat the baby. Here. You know what? Let me bite this off.
Natalie: Okay.
Mick: This part right here. This part okay? I'll take the kneecap. You can have the rest.
Natalie: Okay.
Monica (solo): Foa Foa is eating a lot of food. They sat there enjoying these huge crabs and didn't offer any to anyone. They are like fleas. They just won't go away. They're swarming around like flies. Basically it's gotten to the point where I need to do what I have to do in order to survive.
(Monica goes around various nooks and crannies with the fishing spear, looking for food)
Monica (solo): I feel like such a failure sometimes. I'm having issues finding just one. It's ridiculous. I'm out here with this stupid spear, looking through the rocks, trying to find crabs, and you see them crawling in cracks. You can't get the spear in there, you can't get your hand in there, and there's your damn meal, crawling through a damn crack, and you can't get it. I can't tell you how frustrating that it. 7 days to go, people are getting really selfish. (shot of Foa Foa eating) Is coconut going to be enough to keep me alive? (Monica chops a coconut) We shall see.
Tribal Council Voting B
Find out what each tribe member had to say as they cast their votes
Brett ("Russel"): Big Boy, best of luck.
Natalie (Monica): Monica, happy early birthday, but I'm voting for you because you created all kinds of drama today. Hats off to you for trying, but we can't have that. Again, sorry, happy early birthday again. Good game.
Jaison (Monica): You can consider me a hypocrite if you want, but I also like to think I own up to my mistakes. I said I shouldn't have said what I said, and honestly, happy birthday. This has to be done.
Shambo ("Monn Happy 26th"): Hopefully you get to have some cake for your birthday tomorrow.
Russell (Monica): If you tell me you're not gonna write my name down for a million dollars if I put you on the jury, that's just gonna make me want to vote you out even more. Stupid, stupid little girl. Bad strategy. Happy birthday.
Monica (Russell): There was no way I was not gonna go out kicking and screaming. If a miracle happens and I'm here tomorrow, so be it. If not, watch out Russell, you have a huge target on your back. I hope you make it as far as you think you can. Hang in there, Brett.
Mick (Monica): You're a little snake in the grass. Nicely played, but I think a little too late. Happy birthday.
Monica's Final Words
Monica reacts to having just been voted out of the game
"Wow. That was my Survivor experience. I'm shocked. 33 days. I feel amazing. I went out swinging. This little Puerto Rican girl from Queens went out swinging, and I think my mom and dad will be proud. I'm happy with the way I went out. I think I made it very far in this game. I wasn't about to sit here and get voted out like a sappy little puppy. I'm way too optimistic of a person to do that. I'm just so appreciative of the journey and the experience and it was absolutely awesome. Of course I wish I could have gone a little bit further, but going out this far in the game, I'm really proud. Day 33. And that's how I did it."
(cut)
"I definitely went out causing some conflict in the Foa Foas. I'm really proud of that. Even if it couldn't be an advantage to my game, maybe it could be an advantage to my ally, Brett, or even to Natalie, and they really take up that opportunity to really play harder and not be so complacent in their little Foa Foa 4. I think they all distrust each other a little bit more and I'm proud to say I caused that and stirred the pot a little bit, even if it was on my way out."
Monica the Day After
Monica reflects on her time in the game and assesses how she played
"I always do everything in my power to try to accomplish what I set out to do. I think the hardest part for me was the fear of failure, and the doubt that kind of creeps up into your mind. You gear up for these challenges, I look around for me, I see my Galu tribe members, I see Foa Foa, I see a lot of these really athletic people, really well-apt competitors. I just want to perform my best at all times."
(cut)
"I was coasting through as one of the final Galus in the game, and Brett was ready to get voted off as one of the bigger threats. I'd learn to kind of harp on my weaknesses to get me a little further along with the Foa Foas. Then good old Brett won immunity, which put my head on the chopping block. I went kicking and screaming. I didn't roll over and play dead. I went out swinging. It just so happened that it was my time to go."
(cut)
"You know at the last Tribal Council, a lot of people basically said I should have stirred stuff up earlier, I maybe should have showed that feisty side I showed on my last day in the game, earlier on in the game. I should have given more in that sort of strategy. I myself don't have any regrets. I think if a female comes on that strong it would have been way too early in the game to really work that strategy, be as feisty as that was that final day. People really do see that as a threat, they're not comfortable with it, especially with that coming from a female. With the way I finished, I was one of the final Galus, and I was able to paint myself as being the least threatening out of the ones left. I think that got me further ahead. At the final straw I just literally laid all my cards down, because I realized I didn't have much time left. I think had I stayed further in the game, even more strategy would have come out, but given the time and place and all the situations that occurred, I don't think there was a time for me to be feisty and create drama the way I did that last day, at any other point."
(cut)
"To see Galu gain the momentum that it did throughout the game was awesome. When it started to fall apart and to see one Galu jury member after another join the jury, it was really sad. But it put me in a position where it did get me a little further in the game. I don't know where I wold have sat with the Galus necessarily, should've would've, could've, but in the end, looking back, there were opportunities where I could have gone with Foa Foa for numbers, and taken their offer to be in the top 5, be in the top 6, as Shambo did."
(cut)
"At the end of the day I am proud of how I played this game. I'm also proud of how far I came. I mean, I was one of the last Galu members voted out. I made the merge. I was on the jury. I think constantly in the game I tried to keep myself ahead of myself, and wondering and playing out different scenarios in my head and not trusting people. I think I learned a lot about how to play the game; given the opportunity to play again, there would be some things I might do differently. I don't think there's anything I'd do extremely different, but in this situation there areso many different personalities you really can't account for. There are so many variables. Even if you come in with a flawless strategy, you still have to account for people like Shambo who could flip at any moment, people like John who overthink things, or people like Laura who was an awesome competitor who people want out. That's not someone you want to align yourself with necessarily, because you kind of team up as a threat. I think there are certain variables I might be able to prepare myself for, if I played the game again, but in the long run I think I played a great game. I'm not the most athletic of people and I used my other skills to advance myself as far as I could."
(cut)
"I definitely learned how resilient of a person I am. I think this magnified some strengths I didn't really see myself before. For instance, I realized how persistent I am in getting what I want, or at least stirring the pot. That's a pretty cool trait to have. I think it really enlightened a huge appreciation for my family and my faith, and it made me realize what's important in life. There are a lot of materialistic things we surround ourselves with, the daily life of going to school, going to work, checking our phones, checking e-mail, making money. I think we lose sight of what's really important. Cheesy as that may sound, you really start to appreciate those things. The things I missed most and gave me the most strength were thinking of my family and my faith. That's something you can't even put a price on. The level of appreciation and the connectin I felt, and the journey that I went through."
