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Originally Posted by K.O.S.
UNPOPULAR OPINION ALERT
I just finished the 3-hour D&C interview with Hatch, and I want my three hours back (due to no fault of Colin/Dom). Between this podcast and his last couple appearances on RHAP, I've come to the conclusion that Hatch is a terrible guest in this type of medium. He rambles on and on about things that I can't imagine anyone listening actually cares about, and while he provides some interesting nuggets throughout the show, you have to sift through so much filler that it's not even worth it. While I do not have enough knowledge on his legal issues to make any claim on what has been fairly/unfairly done to him, my lack of knowledge mainly stems from the fact that I couldn't possibly care any less about it. I don't think he lacks self-awareness, as I consider him to be an incredibly bright guy, so it seems as if he just uses these shows as a pulpit for his complaining.
Specifically, I was disappointed with his discussion of the F3. His confession that he would have taken the wrong person to the end (like Colby did) just to honor his word blew me away, and I was annoyed that he twice dodged Dom's question about who his ideal F2 competitor was. I was waiting for him to say, "I obviously wanted to take Sue!" but he just never got there. Also, his belief that whoever wins deserves it is something that frustrates me considering his level of intelligence. He mentioned not being sure if Greg would vote for him, so had he not done so, I don't think Hatch would be saying Kelly "deserved" it more than him when he was clearly the mastermind. He loves to talk about how he wants the show to cast more thinkers, yet he simultaneously defends the wins of people like Fabio over Sash or Amber over Boston Rob? What sense does that make?
I will say, though, that he's obviously a bucket list kind of guy to get, so I'm certainly glad you guys got him on the show. His nuggets about cheating, production interference, etc. were fascinating...I just wish he would have actually talked about them for more than 15 seconds.
I enjoyed the Hatch cast. I think his bit about making the common mistake of thinking that other people think like he does is pretty valid. And his understanding of that is why he is able to come to grips with a Fabio/Amber win.
The jury isn't given a criteria that they need to use in order to cast their vote. If they highly value a person's general kindness and likability, they may (and probably will) use those factors in deciding where to put their vote. If they highly value a person's skill and determination in the challenges, they may use those factors in deciding where to put their vote. If they highly value a person's work ethic and general consideration of others... If they think Survivor is only about pulling one over on everybody, or maybe they even highly value a person's ability to deceive and manipulate (because it's considered appropriate in this setting, or even because that's just how they are)...it will drive their vote.
It takes all kinds.
Or...what Didace said.
Even so, crying shame that Amber won that season.