As much as this show is awesome, the 'tell all' episode is not. It really recycles and repackages of most of what we already know and delays what fans really want...the answer...who will be chosen.
So this episode left me with more questions than answers....
Why did Ali's stylist go sparkle crazy for both dresses?
Did Chris H's purple shirt and blue tie go together?
Why did Craig R get so much air time?
Why does Jonathan always wear a jacket?
Does anyone really care that much about Rated R?
Do you think the women in the audience hope to hook up with the jilted Bachelors?
Did anyone think Jesse's story about Jessica and Justin was way too long and completely uninteresting?
Why isn't Frank coming on the show till After the Rose?
Sigh..this show was not so great. Nice to see Kasey off the glacier and is open to love.
Kirk was the so genuine, lovely and honest in his interview. He pulled off wearing Converse sneakers in this episode.
Well..that was the longest 1 hour and 12 PVRd Bachelorette minutes of the season.
Oh! One more question...did Ali give off a vibe that she didn't pick anyone?? Chris didn't ask her if she was happy or engaged.
Hmmm....
Until next week...I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, July 26, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
This episode was a bit bora boring
Let me be frank...I was really looking forward to this episode. But it did drag a bit. First shots were of Chris, Roberto and Frank packing. Chris messy, Roberto very methodical..and Frank packed his suits...when did Frank wear suits? The boys and Ali are enroute Tahiti ...on La Taha'a to be specific....but the end proved little to laugh about.
Roberto..if you can't stand the heat...stay out of Tahiti
Seems like the only heat that Roberto can stand is on the dance floor. Either that or he had some kind of Island Fever. I like Roberto and he's adorable..but he looked pale. They couldn't stop the camera's rolling long enought so that he could swap out of a sweaty t-shirt... or mop his sweaty brow, cheek, neck, chest..you get the picture. Roberto was one sweaty dude. I'm sure he was overjoyed to see he was up for a helicopter ride and to a lagoon without running water...or an absorbent towel. Back from the lagoon , Roberto freshens up and wears a long sleeved t-shirt!!??? He professes his love to Ali after much hemming and hawing..I think the fluid loss from his body impaired his ability to concentrate...but he did decide to accept the offer to spend more time together. Apparently there was a key to the hut...never saw any locks on the hut sliding doors. I'm sure it got a little caliente when they were getting to know eachother better.
Chris...pearls of wisdom
Out of all the contestants in the history of this show..Chris brings so much depth, meaning and wisdom to the importance of love in one's life.
Chris seemed to adapt well to the Tahiti heat. He looked rested, refreshed and excited to see Ali. They did Islandy things...yacht, jumped off the yacht to swim over to the Island...and in the mean time someone passed them water socks..and then some dry clothes waited for them on the island.then they found some pearls! Were those planted?? Or is Cape Cod Chris used to clam digging that he naturally forages for shelled creatures? He referred to the banana leaf picnic similar to the clam bake? I've never been to a clam bake, but I didn't get the parallel. So the picnic was romantic and Chris eagerly accepted the key to the fantasy hut..where he professed his love. He might be too enthusiastic for Ali..she seems to go for dazed and confused guys.
Frank..I left my heart in San Francisco..oops changed my mind..I meant Chicago.
Frank....What's in a name? He was anything but. The deception. Who knew that he was confused..I thought Frank was just insecure all this time. So to clarify, he's going to go to Chicago and talk to his girlfriend to see?? What I wasn't sure. So Frank gets to Chicago and seems to have to cross a lot of streets to get to his girlfriend. I think Nicole lives in a Holiday Inn. So he gets to her..and she answers the door....gasp!...wearing yellow!!!!! The nerve!! So he blabbers on about how he's got a great connection with Ali (not a cool thing to say to your ex), but he redeems himself (right) to say that he would think of Nicole every night. So after a few minutes of me thinking that Nicole was mute, Nicole speaks..and she misses Franks kisses ..and they hug and hold..then Frank tells her what a hard job he has to go to Tahiti to tell Ali everything. Did he expect Nicole to console him? Frank is so annoying and what a narcissist. So Frank gets to Tahiti to break the bad news to Ali and what was so much more annoying was that Frank wasn't comforting to Ali..all he could do is parallel cry with her. What a child! Ali was pretty eloquent in her retorts to Frank..but they seem alike..both consumed with their own issues of who will love them and are the loving for the right reasons. Ali has to leave, but a few short steps down the beach she is overwelmed with the need to sit in the sand...kinda like when she gave Jake a melodramatic good-bye and had to plant herself in the hallway. Chris Harrison comes to comfort her looking cool and pressed matching blue shirt and is able to offer her comfort and support of a good friend.
Do you really accept my rose?
Well...not really a need for a rose ceremony, but we have time and traditions to fulfill. Ali cleverly uses this as an opportunity to communicate that Frank was not for her and she really wants the two men here. Nice move on her part not to take the important ceremony and sully it with negative comments about Frank. Good work Ali.
Roberto did pick a shirt that made his sweating less prominent..but he was still sweating up a storm. Chris looked calm and collected and both men happily accepted his rose. Ali then announces they are going to stay on the island. Roberto looks happy on the outside..but on the inside he's probably hoping they sell Gator-ade on island.
Until next week..when we meet Ali's family..I love this show!!!!!!!!!!
Roberto..if you can't stand the heat...stay out of Tahiti
Seems like the only heat that Roberto can stand is on the dance floor. Either that or he had some kind of Island Fever. I like Roberto and he's adorable..but he looked pale. They couldn't stop the camera's rolling long enought so that he could swap out of a sweaty t-shirt... or mop his sweaty brow, cheek, neck, chest..you get the picture. Roberto was one sweaty dude. I'm sure he was overjoyed to see he was up for a helicopter ride and to a lagoon without running water...or an absorbent towel. Back from the lagoon , Roberto freshens up and wears a long sleeved t-shirt!!??? He professes his love to Ali after much hemming and hawing..I think the fluid loss from his body impaired his ability to concentrate...but he did decide to accept the offer to spend more time together. Apparently there was a key to the hut...never saw any locks on the hut sliding doors. I'm sure it got a little caliente when they were getting to know eachother better.
Chris...pearls of wisdom
Out of all the contestants in the history of this show..Chris brings so much depth, meaning and wisdom to the importance of love in one's life.
Chris seemed to adapt well to the Tahiti heat. He looked rested, refreshed and excited to see Ali. They did Islandy things...yacht, jumped off the yacht to swim over to the Island...and in the mean time someone passed them water socks..and then some dry clothes waited for them on the island.then they found some pearls! Were those planted?? Or is Cape Cod Chris used to clam digging that he naturally forages for shelled creatures? He referred to the banana leaf picnic similar to the clam bake? I've never been to a clam bake, but I didn't get the parallel. So the picnic was romantic and Chris eagerly accepted the key to the fantasy hut..where he professed his love. He might be too enthusiastic for Ali..she seems to go for dazed and confused guys.
Frank..I left my heart in San Francisco..oops changed my mind..I meant Chicago.
Frank....What's in a name? He was anything but. The deception. Who knew that he was confused..I thought Frank was just insecure all this time. So to clarify, he's going to go to Chicago and talk to his girlfriend to see?? What I wasn't sure. So Frank gets to Chicago and seems to have to cross a lot of streets to get to his girlfriend. I think Nicole lives in a Holiday Inn. So he gets to her..and she answers the door....gasp!...wearing yellow!!!!! The nerve!! So he blabbers on about how he's got a great connection with Ali (not a cool thing to say to your ex), but he redeems himself (right) to say that he would think of Nicole every night. So after a few minutes of me thinking that Nicole was mute, Nicole speaks..and she misses Franks kisses ..and they hug and hold..then Frank tells her what a hard job he has to go to Tahiti to tell Ali everything. Did he expect Nicole to console him? Frank is so annoying and what a narcissist. So Frank gets to Tahiti to break the bad news to Ali and what was so much more annoying was that Frank wasn't comforting to Ali..all he could do is parallel cry with her. What a child! Ali was pretty eloquent in her retorts to Frank..but they seem alike..both consumed with their own issues of who will love them and are the loving for the right reasons. Ali has to leave, but a few short steps down the beach she is overwelmed with the need to sit in the sand...kinda like when she gave Jake a melodramatic good-bye and had to plant herself in the hallway. Chris Harrison comes to comfort her looking cool and pressed matching blue shirt and is able to offer her comfort and support of a good friend.
Do you really accept my rose?
Well...not really a need for a rose ceremony, but we have time and traditions to fulfill. Ali cleverly uses this as an opportunity to communicate that Frank was not for her and she really wants the two men here. Nice move on her part not to take the important ceremony and sully it with negative comments about Frank. Good work Ali.
Roberto did pick a shirt that made his sweating less prominent..but he was still sweating up a storm. Chris looked calm and collected and both men happily accepted his rose. Ali then announces they are going to stay on the island. Roberto looks happy on the outside..but on the inside he's probably hoping they sell Gator-ade on island.
Until next week..when we meet Ali's family..I love this show!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Love is the only reality
Oh my aching heart. This episode was filled with a little too much genuine emotion. Maybe the show could warn the viewers with a Rated R for Real. Yikes!
Four for fighting...
It's time that Ali visits the American Towns....the four hometown dates. First up to the plate is Roberto...
Robert-oh..is oh so cute. I could learn to love baseball if everyone was as adorable as Roberto in a baseball uniform. The stirrup style pant is not a flattering cut on most..but he looked most smashing. So Roberto picks her up on campus..and several times after that he swings her around in the air. Ali did a lot of jumping on this date...jumping up and down when she saw him..jumping when she saw him in uniform..and then some more hip to the hops when she was jumping around after the ball. What I don't understand is what happened to Roberto's career. The guy is in he 20s..what happened? Maybe life as an insurance agent throws less curveballs.
Back at salsa HQ, I mean Roberto's house...there seems to be a lack of first names. I counted two Olga's and two Robertos. Roberto Sr. seemed like he was going to be difficult...sweet how he called his son a real prize (well certainly he has the hardware to show for it in the trophy room). Olga Sr. gave Roberto Jr. a spanish blessing..and what better way to end the date that with...a group salsa dance!! Ah yes..Roberto did promise in Lisbon that there would be more moments like this.
Love is all around ...wet wet wet
Yup..at Chris L's hometown...there's a lotta love. Oh gosh...I nearly cried three times..and really this show is not usually this emotionally wrenching. I'm not sure how Chris is doing with his grief...but I just felt for the guy. So he's back in the Cape on 'his beach' with his cute dog Jenny. Ali arrives, looking very cute, for a very wet walk along the beach. Back at Chris' house they look at pictures and share hugs. Chris' dad comes, then the family. That is one seriously supportive and loving family. Almost felt a bit for Ali...like it was a lot of pressure to make Chris happy. Miraculously dinner appeared even though Ali and Chris didn't make it and dad wasn't home. Chris dad got very Viktor Frankl in his reflection "love is the only reality". Nice sentiment and someone pass the Kleen-ex...this juxtaposed to last week's Jake/Vienna shallow exchange had put me on an emotional rollercoaster. Well..to end this hometown on a sappy note and much more bachelorette-esque..Chris takes up Ali in his tower that is in his backyard. Right....this is the reality show I know and love.
Back to Life....However does Kirk want Ali
Over to Green Bay we have sporty Kirk with a zest for life. He runs to meet Ali and is thrilled to see her. He first takes Ali to see his dad, step mom and adopted sister. Mere seconds after coming through the front door, Ali is asked if she wants to go the basement....and that's where we see some excellent taxidermy. I'm not down with mounted deerheads but they did look remarkably lifelike. What was more off putting was the sharing of freezer space...foodstuffs alongside the soon to be stuffed. Over to Kirk's mom place..all I can say is pass the cheesey potatoes!! Grandma was clear there were two types of potatoes! Kirk's mom seems really sweet...a little in need to relinquish the 80s makeup..but so sweet and supportive of Kirk. And Kirk divulged to his sister..with the 90s style hair..that he was ready to settle down with Ali.
Save the Best for last
Sometimes the snow comes down in June
Sometimes the sun goes 'round the moon
I see the passion in your eyes
Sometimes it's all a big surprise
'Cause there was a time when all I did was wish
You'd tell me this was love
It's not the way I hoped or how I planned
But somehow it's enough
And now we're standing face to face
Isn't this world a crazy place
Just when I thought our chance had passed
You go and save the best for last
I'm not sure what I love less this song..or Frank...What is up with Ali liking Frank? Is he a super awesome guy but the producers make him to be an insecure, emotionally labile, insolvent and uncertain guy? Is the power of editing that strong...or is love blind, deaf and dumb? I don't get the appeal of Frank. I don't get the apparel of Frank either. We've seen his cardigan before...but what was with the low cut drapey white tank top? Did his mom's laundry get mixed up with his? His parents seem emotionally stable, upbeat and fun. This apple fell really far from the tree but still lives in it.
Kicking Kirk to the kurb
Well...we all know the drill three roses, four guys..one has gotta go. Ali was really not feeling this rose ceremony...i almost thought she'd pick a rosette off her dress and give it to Kirk as a parting gift. Kirk was upset and angry..did you note that he didn't hold her hand. His parting words were curt, but not mean. He was also nice enough to produce a hug for her...which was selfish of her to ask..I mean she had 3 hugs waiting for her in the ceremony room. A litte ego came out when Kirk said usually was doing the cutting of ties in relationships but this time the tables were turned...that karma is a chameleon. It comes and goes. Maybe he should have worn a Yellow tie?
Until next week (in Tahiti!)...I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Four for fighting...
It's time that Ali visits the American Towns....the four hometown dates. First up to the plate is Roberto...
Robert-oh..is oh so cute. I could learn to love baseball if everyone was as adorable as Roberto in a baseball uniform. The stirrup style pant is not a flattering cut on most..but he looked most smashing. So Roberto picks her up on campus..and several times after that he swings her around in the air. Ali did a lot of jumping on this date...jumping up and down when she saw him..jumping when she saw him in uniform..and then some more hip to the hops when she was jumping around after the ball. What I don't understand is what happened to Roberto's career. The guy is in he 20s..what happened? Maybe life as an insurance agent throws less curveballs.
Back at salsa HQ, I mean Roberto's house...there seems to be a lack of first names. I counted two Olga's and two Robertos. Roberto Sr. seemed like he was going to be difficult...sweet how he called his son a real prize (well certainly he has the hardware to show for it in the trophy room). Olga Sr. gave Roberto Jr. a spanish blessing..and what better way to end the date that with...a group salsa dance!! Ah yes..Roberto did promise in Lisbon that there would be more moments like this.
Love is all around ...wet wet wet
Yup..at Chris L's hometown...there's a lotta love. Oh gosh...I nearly cried three times..and really this show is not usually this emotionally wrenching. I'm not sure how Chris is doing with his grief...but I just felt for the guy. So he's back in the Cape on 'his beach' with his cute dog Jenny. Ali arrives, looking very cute, for a very wet walk along the beach. Back at Chris' house they look at pictures and share hugs. Chris' dad comes, then the family. That is one seriously supportive and loving family. Almost felt a bit for Ali...like it was a lot of pressure to make Chris happy. Miraculously dinner appeared even though Ali and Chris didn't make it and dad wasn't home. Chris dad got very Viktor Frankl in his reflection "love is the only reality". Nice sentiment and someone pass the Kleen-ex...this juxtaposed to last week's Jake/Vienna shallow exchange had put me on an emotional rollercoaster. Well..to end this hometown on a sappy note and much more bachelorette-esque..Chris takes up Ali in his tower that is in his backyard. Right....this is the reality show I know and love.
Back to Life....However does Kirk want Ali
Over to Green Bay we have sporty Kirk with a zest for life. He runs to meet Ali and is thrilled to see her. He first takes Ali to see his dad, step mom and adopted sister. Mere seconds after coming through the front door, Ali is asked if she wants to go the basement....and that's where we see some excellent taxidermy. I'm not down with mounted deerheads but they did look remarkably lifelike. What was more off putting was the sharing of freezer space...foodstuffs alongside the soon to be stuffed. Over to Kirk's mom place..all I can say is pass the cheesey potatoes!! Grandma was clear there were two types of potatoes! Kirk's mom seems really sweet...a little in need to relinquish the 80s makeup..but so sweet and supportive of Kirk. And Kirk divulged to his sister..with the 90s style hair..that he was ready to settle down with Ali.
Save the Best for last
Sometimes the snow comes down in June
Sometimes the sun goes 'round the moon
I see the passion in your eyes
Sometimes it's all a big surprise
'Cause there was a time when all I did was wish
You'd tell me this was love
It's not the way I hoped or how I planned
But somehow it's enough
And now we're standing face to face
Isn't this world a crazy place
Just when I thought our chance had passed
You go and save the best for last
I'm not sure what I love less this song..or Frank...What is up with Ali liking Frank? Is he a super awesome guy but the producers make him to be an insecure, emotionally labile, insolvent and uncertain guy? Is the power of editing that strong...or is love blind, deaf and dumb? I don't get the appeal of Frank. I don't get the apparel of Frank either. We've seen his cardigan before...but what was with the low cut drapey white tank top? Did his mom's laundry get mixed up with his? His parents seem emotionally stable, upbeat and fun. This apple fell really far from the tree but still lives in it.
Kicking Kirk to the kurb
Well...we all know the drill three roses, four guys..one has gotta go. Ali was really not feeling this rose ceremony...i almost thought she'd pick a rosette off her dress and give it to Kirk as a parting gift. Kirk was upset and angry..did you note that he didn't hold her hand. His parting words were curt, but not mean. He was also nice enough to produce a hug for her...which was selfish of her to ask..I mean she had 3 hugs waiting for her in the ceremony room. A litte ego came out when Kirk said usually was doing the cutting of ties in relationships but this time the tables were turned...that karma is a chameleon. It comes and goes. Maybe he should have worn a Yellow tie?
Until next week (in Tahiti!)...I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, July 5, 2010
Shortest Rose Report Ever
-Lisbon is beautiful
-The spontaneous salsa dancing with Ali in the middle of a road was a bit much...even for Roberto. And he promised her there would be a lot of moments like this....whah? like in Walmart, Bed Bath and Beyond, Safeway???that would get weird.
-Does Chris L really like Ali? He seemed so awkward in this episode..the bracelet gift was very sweet...nice to see he waited to give her the bracelet. Too bad he was awkward because he's really funny.
-Frank announced he lived at home...and Ali was okay with it!! Y'know why?? She gave up her apartment to be on this show...she knows what it's like to be homeless.
-Happy to see Ty gone....who picks his shirts?? the stylist for Rascall Flatts??
Loved her dress for the rose ceremony:)
And as if the Bachelorette wasn't enough....there was a Jake/Vienna tell all.....
Jake Interrupted
Oh my....I felt like a fly on the wall in the office of a relationship therapist. I hope Chris Harrison renegotiated his contract over the years...he's gone from glass clinking, final rose announcing, Fantasy Overnight Date card writing...to probing interviewer....(move over Larry King...this may be your replacement..thx Mare)
That exchange was hard to watch..initially I was on Team Vienna...only b/c Jake seemed so fake...but when she announced that she was staying in LA she lost some of her cred. What was very disconcerting was how he sternly told Vienna not to interrupt him. The guy has some serious issues...well that was evident when he cried after being booted off Dancing with the Stars. Vienna...sounds like she needed some TLC from Jake...she did need some blending pointers on her eyeshadow. Oh well....another failed pairing....why did they insert it at this juncture....is this some foreshadowing that Ali does not find love????
Until next week...I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-The spontaneous salsa dancing with Ali in the middle of a road was a bit much...even for Roberto. And he promised her there would be a lot of moments like this....whah? like in Walmart, Bed Bath and Beyond, Safeway???that would get weird.
-Does Chris L really like Ali? He seemed so awkward in this episode..the bracelet gift was very sweet...nice to see he waited to give her the bracelet. Too bad he was awkward because he's really funny.
-Frank announced he lived at home...and Ali was okay with it!! Y'know why?? She gave up her apartment to be on this show...she knows what it's like to be homeless.
-Happy to see Ty gone....who picks his shirts?? the stylist for Rascall Flatts??
Loved her dress for the rose ceremony:)
And as if the Bachelorette wasn't enough....there was a Jake/Vienna tell all.....
Jake Interrupted
Oh my....I felt like a fly on the wall in the office of a relationship therapist. I hope Chris Harrison renegotiated his contract over the years...he's gone from glass clinking, final rose announcing, Fantasy Overnight Date card writing...to probing interviewer....(move over Larry King...this may be your replacement..thx Mare)
That exchange was hard to watch..initially I was on Team Vienna...only b/c Jake seemed so fake...but when she announced that she was staying in LA she lost some of her cred. What was very disconcerting was how he sternly told Vienna not to interrupt him. The guy has some serious issues...well that was evident when he cried after being booted off Dancing with the Stars. Vienna...sounds like she needed some TLC from Jake...she did need some blending pointers on her eyeshadow. Oh well....another failed pairing....why did they insert it at this juncture....is this some foreshadowing that Ali does not find love????
Until next week...I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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