Wow..that was a slllooooowwww episode.
The dates seem to follow this formula:
Adventure/activity, Eat, Open up to Ben, Repeat
The word of this episode was big...this was a big deal, because after this it's about meeting the families which was big, after the rose ceremony Ben would be going to the hometowns which is HUGE.
Is there a writer's strike in LA?
But back to the big episode with the big decision.
Chris looking slightly island-y welcomes the girls to the island and also reminds them how big this all is.
There will be 3 individual dates and 1 group date avec a rose.
yawwwwn...let's get this started.
Two halves make a whole?
Whuh? I sat through their date and wondered when the them was going to emerge. Actually, the first thing I thought was "didn't I see that tank top that Ben was wearig ..with the little chest pocket..in Club Monaco..in the women's section". It was striped, see through and with a pocket. Is that a guys' tank top?
But back to the them..did they become one when they jump as unit out of the helicopter?
More Bachelor mysteries..where did Lindzi get changed? She didn't board the helcopter with make-up or a tote bag. Yikes..and that peach dress..looked like a stretchy bridesmaid dress. The half couch/half picnic thing looked very uncomfortable to sit in..let alone write their story for the bottle on. Was that the two halves become whole..b/c they wrote on both sides of the paper..one serious side (the fairy tale..right..that's serious)..and then the 'drawing of the illustration' side. When Ben tossed the bottle..it didn't seem to be moving in the water...I thought that might be foreshadowing.
Emily's date- easy peasy
I never have known what easy peasy was. Maybe in dating lingo,that's a date that has no plans. Ride a bike, have some coconut water (all the Hollywood stars are doing it), play basketball with some people uninvited, dance like there is noone watch (Ben..there are 21 million viewers watching..stop dancing!). And to end this romantic date...they have a dinner at the Lazy lizard.
Back at the hacienda..Courtney was showing some emotion...but she was finally awarded..a one on one date...
Courtney's one on one.
I've never been to Belize..but seems you need some kind of aircraft to get to some good dates. Courtney boarded a plane to meet Ben..in the jungle. You'd think he might tell her what type of foot wear might be appropriate..but she wore flip flops..maybe hey were the Gisele Bunchen flip flops (those are so super comfortable)
so they trek through the jungle. Ben carries a straw tote..a messenger back would have been a bit more manly and practical. Then they encounter some beautiful Mayan ruins. They were breathtaking. Speaking of breathtaking, Ben thinks they should start climbing. They stop half way so Ben can pitch a picnic. After some caring and sharing. You know, when he told her he thought she was weird. There was a writer's strike, how about unique, special, one of kind, rare, precious. Weird? That's just dumb. Ben you can think you're weird..that's pleasantly self deprecating..calling someone else weird. Not romantic..I'm sure the Mayan gods were crying..or shaking their heads. But Ben and Courtney, they continue to climb..and Ben has an epiphany..temple top..b/c he feels closer to his dad...Oh my dad..I think the air is a bit thin up there.because he didn't seem to be thinkign too clearly..he sees Courtney with him..for life.why? Because he likes weird people. Strange.
Now in Ben's Belizean tote, is that where he carried her change of clothes? They somehow get back to civilization..and have a bite to eat. Where Ben asks he the hard hitting question of why she doesn't get along with other girls.and trying to draw parallels to real life. Nice try Ben..but this show doesn't parallel real life. But who know...maybe on my way to Transcend tomorrow morning I'll do some random street dancing with guy who owns a vinyard.
Group date!
What we've seen in Bachelor's past is the bachelor waking girls up to go on a date. What I have not seen before is the detailed personal hygiene that needed to happen. Tooth brushing cool. Armpit shaving. Not necessary.
What I can say about this group date is that it is not going to get any reality show safety awards. Have the girls on a boat without lifejackets, give them mimosas and then jump in the water with sharks. Maybe I should watch Shark Week to get better shark insight, but putting fish in the water to bring the sharks in then going swimming with them seems like a bad idea. Good thing noone cut themselves when they were furiously shaving at 4 AM. Ben assured Rachel that she's be okay b/c he was by her side..why...because he's the shark whisperer? Rachel got over her fear.
they all survived..and changed..and lounged poolside till Ben decided who he would give the rose to. Nikki told him how much she's falling in love with him...I find Nikki's eagerness off putting...She's going to be a mess. Kacey B is always adorable..but i was distracted by the large flower part (the stamen?) protruding from the flower....I coulnd't concentrate on what she was saying...She got the awkwardly awarded rose..and then Ben just waited there and eveyone just was staring at eachother. Someome pass the mimosas....no there's a time you need a drink.
Survivors ready?
The forced march to the cocktail party reminded me of the walk to tribal council on survivor. Must be the tiki torches. Courtney was funny with her commentsabout how she felt confident and happy. I thought she looked pretty too. Why were the girls not wearing shoes? For safety? their heels would get caught in the planks? I think Rachel borrowed just one of Blakely's long feather earrings. Kacey B seems to look great in any colour.
Ahh! In walks Chris. No cocktail party. Ben has made his mind up..well no not really..after the girls line up..he needs to take Courtney aside..
After the final rose is announced by Chris..there was some long , drawn out suspense..only Rachel, Emily and Courtney..it was a decision..good over evil, light over dark, brunette over blonde(s)
And the brunette wins..
As Courtney so eloquently stated after she smelled her rose deeply..' see ya wouldn't want to be ya'....
Until next week..happy Valentine's Day and...
I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!
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