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Originally Posted by TheManWhoLaughs

I don't really get many of the Hantz comparisons because Natalie repeatedly manipulated him into doing things that were better for her than for him (like getting rid of John and Shambo). Ian had absolutely no strategic input in anything except being the 5th vote for the Quack Pack.

Ian only got as far as he did because of comps, to an even greater extent than any of the 'controversial' winners (Lisa, Jordan, Amber etc). It's a legit win but a bit underwhelming and luck-driven like Fabio's on Survivor.

Natalie never manipulated Russell Hantz. Get that right. But you are right about Ian. Dan and Britney controlled Ian's every move.

I still can't believe that some people are still crediting Ian for creating the Quack Pack. That alliance was already formed a week before Dan pulled him into it. It was either going to be Jenn or him as the 5th member, but Dan thought he could trust Ian more, so they picked him. He didn't even come up with the name. Britney did.