12/14 - Survivor 43 Finale Discussion

But Owen won immunity and a feast!

And chooses Cassidy to go with him.

Poor Owen in this challenge! He was so close.

I'm not sure which one I would've gotten rid of: Karla or Cassidy. They both have cases they could present.

I didn't like how Karla threatened to badmouth Cassidy to the jury.

Gabler had a whole bonfire going there - and knocked Jesse out. Good for you, Gabler. I don't think he has a chance of winning, but final three isn't bad.

I honestly don't know who has more love on the jury, Owen or Cassidy.

Well dang, they all made pretty good cases.

I sure don't miss listening to James talk. Gawd.

Whaaaat just happened?? I didn't think Gabler had a chance but he must have won the jury over - he took almost all the votes! Congrats to him.

2nd place does get $100K, and everyone who participates in the live finale gets $10K, so not bad.

Gabler's giving all the money to charities for veteran's mental health, which is admirable. Sounds like his job pays pretty well, anyway, but that's big. Good for him.

I thought Cassidy had this in the bag, and can't help but suspect Karla was convincing the others like she threatened to. I even came around to a Cass win, was rooting for her or for Owen. So it really surprised me that they all voted for Gabler (except for warbler James giving one to Ca$$). Poor Owen, again!

I loved Gabler earlier in the game. I'm thrilled he won, and when he said he was donating the million to vets in need, I just cried. What a great finale, and a great group of people. I thought Owen might have had votes, but Cas, no, never saw her as the winner
Ali- Gabler play the best game. Had Jessie made it to the end, I think he would have won, but he didn't. There's a reason for everything.


Season 44 looks hard!!

Lots of tears from me. First, Jesse and his look of defeat, followed by his anguish, and then Gabler. Wow. How selfless to give a million dollars away. I am all for better healthcare for our vets, which includes mental health services, especially as we try to eliminate the stigma of seeking mental health help, which is huge in the military. Great season!!!

My wife and I cried when Jesse lost firemaking. It was soooooo hard to watch him just so heartbroken like that, Easily one of the greatest players to never win this game.

overall though I am happy that Gabler won, I've always liked him and I felt like a lot of people didnt take him seriously. He positioned himself very well and had an incredible final tribal council. 
Very rarely do we get to see his archetype win so it was very refreshing

Was the jury bitter? I didn’t get that at all. Maybe I’ve forgotten already  

So . . . .I don't know the jury was bitter but I wondered if Jesse (who I liked and rooted for) didn't put some bitters towards Cass winning over the whole you need to battle me in fire thing.  He either said something or was nodding when someone else mentioned she should have and of course he was very pro- oh yeah, Gabler was in on all the moves.  I just couldn't decide if that was bitter and/or if it was if it had any influence. 
I also felt Karla was bitter a bit but can't remember what was said during jury to make me think that but if she also didn't bitter influence against Cass.
Again, more of a "I wonder if there is a hair of bitterness influencing. . . ." then a "This is a bitter jury . . ." .  

As always, my $0.02.  

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