Well the Bachelorette finds herself and the 11 guys in Bavaria..Munich specifically. Germany doesn't leap to mind as a romantic destination. I think orderly, clean and timeliness - not true love...but it was a beautiful and chilly backdrop to this show.
This episode has a 1:1 and group date ...and the very awkward 2:1 date.
Worst product placement: the hotel. Chris said the name and the camera panned the hotel name. That was one of the longest hotel names I've seen. Who would remember that? That poor hotel is probably not going to get a lot of business from this show.
First 1:1 Chris.
yeah..still not sure about Chris. I think Des likes his care and attention, but he doesn't seem that interesting. They walk around town..try on some matching outfits.
Meanwhile, back in the polysyllabic hotel, Bryden is has concluded that his feelings are not 'where they should be'. So he figures he needs to crash her date and tell Des. Like now. I'm not sure what the urgency was. Bryden sets out to find them..in a city of over a million people. Meanwhile Chris and Des are square dancing and do see doe-ing to a polka beat. Seriously? Someone should have given them some polka lessons. Bryden is stopping people and asking if they have seen TV cameras (meanwhile a TV camera is falling him..and I'm betting you dollars to rose petals that the cameramen communicate with each other). As an Iraqui veteran and military person- I would have expected better reconnaisance from him.
But Bryden did find Des and sat her down on a cement step to tell her. She didn''t seem too busted up.
Chris and Des go on to dinner and surprise..she's wearing a sparkly dress..and surprise again..a private concert!!
Chris is awarded the rose.
Group date!
Oh.before the date..didn't it seem like all the guys were wearing the same hoodie...save for Michael whose hoodie strings were thicker. Maybe they were hotel issue because it was chilly in Germany.
They all got Canada Goose jackets and climbed to the highest peak on a gondola! They get a bit of yodeling in.Then they all go on some crazy fast sleds down a hill (sans helmets) and then have a little soiree in a snow castle. Des is clearly into Brooks because she nearly lunges at him to kiss him...Zak reveals on the mountain top that he thought he was going to be a priest..but on a European trip after college he stopped hearing that calling. Mikey grabs her and tells her he wants a family of five. James and Des go to a private room and kiss..and Brooks sees. Eeek. Awkward.
Brooks gets the rose!
1:1
Whoa...it's going to be tense. Michael pre-decides it's going to be Armageddon. And then he gets all legal beagle and says he's going to charge Ben with fraud and impersonating a southern gentleman.Ben and Michael set off to the date in a limo sitting beside eachother and not looking at eachother. Des meets them and tells them they will do a polar bear swim...they get changed in their swim suits..but just kidding. They are going into a hot tug. Yep a hot tug. A hot tub that is kind of a boat. Michael was trying to cross-examine Ben..which got worse when they got changed for dinner. Michael called Ben's faith and commitment as a father to question. It seemed like a really bad strategy because he seemed to be a bit like a bully. It does seem odd though that Ben wouldn't call his son while he was gone. Ben excused himself to cool down. Des went to get him..and somehow she decides to give Ben the boot!
But Ben seemed super angry in the limo..commenting that the camera men should 'wrap this up' and then says "do you want me to sit here and look unhappy", and saying he coudln't believe Michael got further than him. When I saw that I thought.."wrong reasons". Ben was looking to party in Munich...did he say something like..I want to be seen with someone in Munich? dunno..i didn't catch it..and no..still no PVR.
Fireside chat with Chris
Chris gets an update from Des. He calls Des on all her kissing of all the dudes. Okay, I knew that Des liked Brooks..but Zak as a good kisser? who knew?
But what Des knows..is that she doens't need a rose ceremony She knows who she's going to kick in the lederhosen. Meanwhile the guys are pumped to see Des especially Drew who was going to expose James' wrong reasons for being on this show. Is James really here for fame.Seems like he might be the type.
Fast forward to Rose Ceremony
Des does not need a cocktail party...her mind is made up...and her future doesn't involve Mikey.
Next stop in this world tour...Barcelona
Until next week: Ich liebe diese show!!!
Monday, June 24, 2013
Monday, June 17, 2013
All around the world
....not just a Bieber song.but this is the episode to kick off a Bachelorette world tour!!
First stop Atlantic City.
It's like Las Vegas on the ocean they say. The Bachelors hop on a flight from LA to Atlantic City to meet Des.
First one on one date goes to...yawwwn...Brad..
Date card reads "Let our love shine through"
Oops..did I just yawn? Brad seemed like a bit of a snore to me. He does have a cute kid. yes. Oddly Zak says that Brad has a 'sympathetic situation'. Huh? Perhaps he has an "Awwww" factor. But sympathy? Sometimes I give the bachelors credit that they know what words mean. Ever the optimist.
Back to Shiny Brad. Brad and Des go to the boardwalk, eat some taffy then follow their noses to chocolate and enter a chocolate factory sans hair nets. Ewww. Love before sanitation on the Bachelorette. They ride some rides...apparently exciting/streesful dates create some type of attachment on an neurochemical level. Well..the slingshot didn't cut it...because there was no bond evident at dinner. What's with Des' glitzy outfits..This time a silver jacket. What the? They were in a lighthouse...some light shining on that jacket would be a serious beacon. There is close to zero conversation at dinner. I think they even ate a few bites at dinner. Des decides to end the dinner and asks him to explore the lighthouse. They climbed about 200 stairs..it was like a cardiac stress test..and indeed..he failed to win her heart. Right at the top she tells him she is not feeling it and that she doensn't want to take him away any more from his son. So back down the stairs Brad goes...and cries a little during his exit interview. I always wonder...do they guys cry for her or for their egos? I'm never sure.
Best Group Date ever: Mr. America.
Move over Captain America...Mr. America is way more entertaining! Brooks is excited to see Des and describes her as a mystical unicorn (as opposed to the non-mystical types). I like Brooks.even though he seems like his upper lip has been Botoxed. He reminds me of Russell Brand without the accent or histrionics. The men enter Boardwalk Hall where they are told that is the location of the Miss America pageant. side note...i caught 30 unfortunate minutes of the Miss USA contest. What is the difference? When we see Miss America 2013 she is wearing a denim dress that looks like it was purchased at Marshalls and a crown. Such and odd pairing.
But back the guys....they get to pick their talent and their swimsuit...get a little coaching and then the perform in front of Miss America 2013, the mayor and Des of course.
Juan Pablo is a baton twirler. I wonder where he picked that up? Venezuela? Odd. Michael G says he has a dream of becoming Mr. America. Is there a Mr. America pageant. Mikey was upset that his swimsuit wasn't smaller. That guy cracks me up.
But on with the show!!
The Q and A session was as eloquent as I expected. It was a bit like when the guys exit the limo for the first time and try to outshine eachother with some type of ode to Des. Kasey says he's a giver and says both people in a relationship need to be a giver. Zak is fire...as it's his responsibility to light his partner's fire. Brooks is a lion and king of the forest. Did JP said that he had a daughter ? Or was he saying his future wife had to love his future daughter..and had to be a good dancer. Nothing cures a stress in a relationship like breaking out into some salsa dancing. Mikey tries to portray his sensitive side.
Then the talent portion..Brooks was hilarious..and then went a little Jimi Hendriz or Greenday by smashing his ukulele on stage. Zak wrote a song for Des..i think she got teary. Kasey tapped. Bryden did some pelvic thrusting. Mikey tried to channel Channing Tatum and Magic Mike and Chris pranced in heels. And the winner after all that was!! Kasey!! He seems like an underdog in this show..but he got the Mr. America crown.
At the poolside wrap up party, Chris reveals he writes poetry. I am a bit warm and cold with Chris - last week I liked him, this week..i'm not sure what she sees in him. But he writes and recites a poem for her. She's impressed. Zak gets to finish singing his song. It kind of sounds like it was set to the tune of She Talks to Angels..but I guess he said her wrote her a song and not the melody. And the group date rose goes to Zak (drilling Zak not publisher Zak)
Weathering the storm
This Bachelorette got serious. This time it was product placement time for the Red Cross. Des takes James on a tour of some destruction of Hurricane Sandy. It was sad to see the devastation. This was the first serious helicopter date in Bachelor history.
Then James and Des met Manny and Jan a couple who lived through Hurricane Sandy. They toured their house and listened to their story..then gave up their romantic dinner in Atlantic City to Manny and Jan (who spent their 38th wedding anniversary in a shelter). Manny and Jan got into a limo for their first time..and off to their dinner they went. They magically changed clothing in the limo by the time they got to restaurant. They also actually ate their dinner ! and were presented with a refurbished wedding album courtesy of the Red Cross. Meanwhile James and Des are keeping to real at the Baltimore Grill..where they ordered an entire pizza they did not touch. James disclosed that he cheated on his girlfriend in college...I'm not sure why he disclosed that..Des is down with his honesty then the two go back to crash Manny and Jan's date. Des says there is one more surprise! A private concert.well not so private because Des and James come too. Des and James dance a song and James tells Des how unbelievable she is..and proceeds to kiss her at any opportunity. Darius Rucker sounds good...
It seems like every second Bachelorette date is a private concert.
Decision Time
Since Brad is gone..one more guy has to go. At the cocktail party..Des arrives in another sparkly number. Bryden is not sure if he should continue to bide his time..he thinks his feelings are 'falling behind'. He has to have an awkward talk with Des. Des reassures him. Michael...writes out her name and gives some description of what each letter means to him. Nice try Michael..who doesn't like personalized attention? Ben is wearing an unsightly yellow shirt....isn't yellow the colour for jealousy?
Rose time...
I wasn't sure if Mikey was going to get one..then there was the other Zak who made no impressions during the show. Bryden had a pregnant pause before he accepted the rose. That was unnecessary. Mikey announced that she made him sweat...well maybe he was sweaty because there was no room for ventilation in his tight suit...
but the rose did not go to Zak (publishing). He cried. For who I ask???? I guess I'll never know..but what I do know is..
I love this show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
First stop Atlantic City.
It's like Las Vegas on the ocean they say. The Bachelors hop on a flight from LA to Atlantic City to meet Des.
First one on one date goes to...yawwwn...Brad..
Date card reads "Let our love shine through"
Oops..did I just yawn? Brad seemed like a bit of a snore to me. He does have a cute kid. yes. Oddly Zak says that Brad has a 'sympathetic situation'. Huh? Perhaps he has an "Awwww" factor. But sympathy? Sometimes I give the bachelors credit that they know what words mean. Ever the optimist.
Back to Shiny Brad. Brad and Des go to the boardwalk, eat some taffy then follow their noses to chocolate and enter a chocolate factory sans hair nets. Ewww. Love before sanitation on the Bachelorette. They ride some rides...apparently exciting/streesful dates create some type of attachment on an neurochemical level. Well..the slingshot didn't cut it...because there was no bond evident at dinner. What's with Des' glitzy outfits..This time a silver jacket. What the? They were in a lighthouse...some light shining on that jacket would be a serious beacon. There is close to zero conversation at dinner. I think they even ate a few bites at dinner. Des decides to end the dinner and asks him to explore the lighthouse. They climbed about 200 stairs..it was like a cardiac stress test..and indeed..he failed to win her heart. Right at the top she tells him she is not feeling it and that she doensn't want to take him away any more from his son. So back down the stairs Brad goes...and cries a little during his exit interview. I always wonder...do they guys cry for her or for their egos? I'm never sure.
Best Group Date ever: Mr. America.
Move over Captain America...Mr. America is way more entertaining! Brooks is excited to see Des and describes her as a mystical unicorn (as opposed to the non-mystical types). I like Brooks.even though he seems like his upper lip has been Botoxed. He reminds me of Russell Brand without the accent or histrionics. The men enter Boardwalk Hall where they are told that is the location of the Miss America pageant. side note...i caught 30 unfortunate minutes of the Miss USA contest. What is the difference? When we see Miss America 2013 she is wearing a denim dress that looks like it was purchased at Marshalls and a crown. Such and odd pairing.
But back the guys....they get to pick their talent and their swimsuit...get a little coaching and then the perform in front of Miss America 2013, the mayor and Des of course.
Juan Pablo is a baton twirler. I wonder where he picked that up? Venezuela? Odd. Michael G says he has a dream of becoming Mr. America. Is there a Mr. America pageant. Mikey was upset that his swimsuit wasn't smaller. That guy cracks me up.
But on with the show!!
The Q and A session was as eloquent as I expected. It was a bit like when the guys exit the limo for the first time and try to outshine eachother with some type of ode to Des. Kasey says he's a giver and says both people in a relationship need to be a giver. Zak is fire...as it's his responsibility to light his partner's fire. Brooks is a lion and king of the forest. Did JP said that he had a daughter ? Or was he saying his future wife had to love his future daughter..and had to be a good dancer. Nothing cures a stress in a relationship like breaking out into some salsa dancing. Mikey tries to portray his sensitive side.
Then the talent portion..Brooks was hilarious..and then went a little Jimi Hendriz or Greenday by smashing his ukulele on stage. Zak wrote a song for Des..i think she got teary. Kasey tapped. Bryden did some pelvic thrusting. Mikey tried to channel Channing Tatum and Magic Mike and Chris pranced in heels. And the winner after all that was!! Kasey!! He seems like an underdog in this show..but he got the Mr. America crown.
At the poolside wrap up party, Chris reveals he writes poetry. I am a bit warm and cold with Chris - last week I liked him, this week..i'm not sure what she sees in him. But he writes and recites a poem for her. She's impressed. Zak gets to finish singing his song. It kind of sounds like it was set to the tune of She Talks to Angels..but I guess he said her wrote her a song and not the melody. And the group date rose goes to Zak (drilling Zak not publisher Zak)
Weathering the storm
This Bachelorette got serious. This time it was product placement time for the Red Cross. Des takes James on a tour of some destruction of Hurricane Sandy. It was sad to see the devastation. This was the first serious helicopter date in Bachelor history.
Then James and Des met Manny and Jan a couple who lived through Hurricane Sandy. They toured their house and listened to their story..then gave up their romantic dinner in Atlantic City to Manny and Jan (who spent their 38th wedding anniversary in a shelter). Manny and Jan got into a limo for their first time..and off to their dinner they went. They magically changed clothing in the limo by the time they got to restaurant. They also actually ate their dinner ! and were presented with a refurbished wedding album courtesy of the Red Cross. Meanwhile James and Des are keeping to real at the Baltimore Grill..where they ordered an entire pizza they did not touch. James disclosed that he cheated on his girlfriend in college...I'm not sure why he disclosed that..Des is down with his honesty then the two go back to crash Manny and Jan's date. Des says there is one more surprise! A private concert.well not so private because Des and James come too. Des and James dance a song and James tells Des how unbelievable she is..and proceeds to kiss her at any opportunity. Darius Rucker sounds good...
It seems like every second Bachelorette date is a private concert.
Decision Time
Since Brad is gone..one more guy has to go. At the cocktail party..Des arrives in another sparkly number. Bryden is not sure if he should continue to bide his time..he thinks his feelings are 'falling behind'. He has to have an awkward talk with Des. Des reassures him. Michael...writes out her name and gives some description of what each letter means to him. Nice try Michael..who doesn't like personalized attention? Ben is wearing an unsightly yellow shirt....isn't yellow the colour for jealousy?
Rose time...
I wasn't sure if Mikey was going to get one..then there was the other Zak who made no impressions during the show. Bryden had a pregnant pause before he accepted the rose. That was unnecessary. Mikey announced that she made him sweat...well maybe he was sweaty because there was no room for ventilation in his tight suit...
but the rose did not go to Zak (publishing). He cried. For who I ask???? I guess I'll never know..but what I do know is..
I love this show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, June 10, 2013
3 2 1 Roses!!!!
Yawwwn...I'm sooo tired..but not of the Bachelorette...and so much to report on with my energy running on low...
What an episode!! It kept me awake...no caffeine needed.
3 2 1 Dodgeball group date!
Well..I'll tip my hat to the Bachelor for trying to level the playing field...they made the guys dress up in tight shorts...reminsicent of the roller derby date that the girls had to wear super tight short shorts. The group date guys were split on two teams to play against eachother..the winning team would have a wrap up party...Brooks got an injury and had to be whisked off to the hospital for a broken finger. It kinda reminded me of the date when Tiera had hypothermia..and had to be taken away and required oxygen. Someone medical correct me...but does one require oxygen tubes for a broken finger?
Odd thing too was that Des didn't go visit him in the hospital...but no matter...Brooks took a cab and made it to the party in the short shorts...and got to kiss Des. Chris took Des to the roof top which impressed so much that he got a rose and a private concert. Well..she likes heights so much that it takes it to the next date...
Dancing on the side of a building...
But breaking news....i mean break up news...
Some undercover brother found out that Bryan has a girlfriend and she happens to come on set to confront Brian. Stephanie is her name. Apparently Bryan said that he needed some time and told her he was going to Cali for a conference...a conference at the Bachelor mansion!!! Stephanie's voice turned all falsetto and she asked how she could do this to her and Donavon (her son)..if she really wanted to preserve her and her son's dignity...why show up on the show. Bryan didn't really deny anything, but he really didn't get a chance to talk. Chris dismisses Bryan from the show along comes Polly - the show's bouncer - who is the equivalent of security supervising a fired employee to gather their belongings before escorting them out. And he gets to leave in a black cube van....like he's off to prison.
But one's heart (and dating) must go on..
Back up high onto a building for some dancing on the side of a building...You know..Des isn't a fantastic dancer (I noted her incorrect arm placement when dancing with Chris at their private concert)...so social dance be darned...perhaps there aren't dancing faux pas when dancing on the side of a building. Kasey is up (no pun intended) for anything as long as it is with Des. Kasey seems pretty milquetoast to me. After they both get suddenly exhausted, they are to have dinner on top of the building they were dangling from...no dinner was served..but there was a sudden wind storm...Des thought it would be best to jump into the pool. Sounded like a chilly idea to me! Des is frozen..so they both sit in a stairwell. She hugged him..and gave him a back pat...I didn't sense any chemistry..
Giddy-up! Cowboy boot camp
Yep..the world needs more cowboys!!Yes...and these men looked pretty fine as cowboys..they were trained as stuntmen...and there was some product placement announcing the July 3rd release of the Lone Ranger. No surprise that Juan Pablo won (juan:) the competition...a cowboy with an accent. dreamy. They has some one on one time in barn to watch part of the Lone Ranger...and they made out..I'm not sure how much JP likes Des..but I think she's pretty smitten...and she's down with his besos. I'm guessing...Des would have taken it from boot camp to booty camp in a heartbeat. Then they all sit around a campfire. Des seems like she picked a very unsafe sweater to wear around the campfire..the dangly long tassels seemed like they would be quick to catch fire. She does snag a few guys for some private time. Bryden has one on one time with Des..Des has to bust the moves..but she's down with that. Zak claims to be love drunk with her.
Pool party trumps cocktail party
Laid back Des..wants a pool party instead of a cocktail party. Ben sneaks out to meet her and they go for a quick drive. That annoys some of the guys. I'm convinced Mikey is going to punch Ben in the face before this episode is through. I like Mikey..but he's got a temper.
I'm not up on what hipster guys are wearing for tank tops these days...but think I had a tank top from Zara that Ben was wearing. I'm not sure why the guys have such a hate on for Ben...after as Ben so astutely says "it's called the Bachelorette for a Reason..it's not called Let's be Friends". Ben ain't no TS Eliot. Brandon disclosed to Des that he loved her..and to the camera he says they are perfect together. Poor Brandon..he has so many abandonment issues....
Rose Ceremony
You know what shone at the Rose Ceremony- Des' dress.
Who designed that
What was that?
Where did they get it?
Why was that a good idea?
How did that get past any stylist?
I didn't like that dress...There are no right reasons to wear that dress.
Dan and Brandon got the sombre good bye. Brandon was stunned..and he had no more tears to cry.
Well....that's the crazy world of the Bachelorette.
Until next week...I love this show!!!
What an episode!! It kept me awake...no caffeine needed.
3 2 1 Dodgeball group date!
Well..I'll tip my hat to the Bachelor for trying to level the playing field...they made the guys dress up in tight shorts...reminsicent of the roller derby date that the girls had to wear super tight short shorts. The group date guys were split on two teams to play against eachother..the winning team would have a wrap up party...Brooks got an injury and had to be whisked off to the hospital for a broken finger. It kinda reminded me of the date when Tiera had hypothermia..and had to be taken away and required oxygen. Someone medical correct me...but does one require oxygen tubes for a broken finger?
Odd thing too was that Des didn't go visit him in the hospital...but no matter...Brooks took a cab and made it to the party in the short shorts...and got to kiss Des. Chris took Des to the roof top which impressed so much that he got a rose and a private concert. Well..she likes heights so much that it takes it to the next date...
Dancing on the side of a building...
But breaking news....i mean break up news...
Some undercover brother found out that Bryan has a girlfriend and she happens to come on set to confront Brian. Stephanie is her name. Apparently Bryan said that he needed some time and told her he was going to Cali for a conference...a conference at the Bachelor mansion!!! Stephanie's voice turned all falsetto and she asked how she could do this to her and Donavon (her son)..if she really wanted to preserve her and her son's dignity...why show up on the show. Bryan didn't really deny anything, but he really didn't get a chance to talk. Chris dismisses Bryan from the show along comes Polly - the show's bouncer - who is the equivalent of security supervising a fired employee to gather their belongings before escorting them out. And he gets to leave in a black cube van....like he's off to prison.
But one's heart (and dating) must go on..
Back up high onto a building for some dancing on the side of a building...You know..Des isn't a fantastic dancer (I noted her incorrect arm placement when dancing with Chris at their private concert)...so social dance be darned...perhaps there aren't dancing faux pas when dancing on the side of a building. Kasey is up (no pun intended) for anything as long as it is with Des. Kasey seems pretty milquetoast to me. After they both get suddenly exhausted, they are to have dinner on top of the building they were dangling from...no dinner was served..but there was a sudden wind storm...Des thought it would be best to jump into the pool. Sounded like a chilly idea to me! Des is frozen..so they both sit in a stairwell. She hugged him..and gave him a back pat...I didn't sense any chemistry..
Giddy-up! Cowboy boot camp
Yep..the world needs more cowboys!!Yes...and these men looked pretty fine as cowboys..they were trained as stuntmen...and there was some product placement announcing the July 3rd release of the Lone Ranger. No surprise that Juan Pablo won (juan:) the competition...a cowboy with an accent. dreamy. They has some one on one time in barn to watch part of the Lone Ranger...and they made out..I'm not sure how much JP likes Des..but I think she's pretty smitten...and she's down with his besos. I'm guessing...Des would have taken it from boot camp to booty camp in a heartbeat. Then they all sit around a campfire. Des seems like she picked a very unsafe sweater to wear around the campfire..the dangly long tassels seemed like they would be quick to catch fire. She does snag a few guys for some private time. Bryden has one on one time with Des..Des has to bust the moves..but she's down with that. Zak claims to be love drunk with her.
Pool party trumps cocktail party
Laid back Des..wants a pool party instead of a cocktail party. Ben sneaks out to meet her and they go for a quick drive. That annoys some of the guys. I'm convinced Mikey is going to punch Ben in the face before this episode is through. I like Mikey..but he's got a temper.
I'm not up on what hipster guys are wearing for tank tops these days...but think I had a tank top from Zara that Ben was wearing. I'm not sure why the guys have such a hate on for Ben...after as Ben so astutely says "it's called the Bachelorette for a Reason..it's not called Let's be Friends". Ben ain't no TS Eliot. Brandon disclosed to Des that he loved her..and to the camera he says they are perfect together. Poor Brandon..he has so many abandonment issues....
Rose Ceremony
You know what shone at the Rose Ceremony- Des' dress.
Who designed that
What was that?
Where did they get it?
Why was that a good idea?
How did that get past any stylist?
I didn't like that dress...There are no right reasons to wear that dress.
Dan and Brandon got the sombre good bye. Brandon was stunned..and he had no more tears to cry.
Well....that's the crazy world of the Bachelorette.
Until next week...I love this show!!!
Monday, June 3, 2013
All the right reasons
That's why I watch the show, that's why Des is on the show..and that's why (most) guys are on the show. The thing is..noone spells out what the 'right reasons' are. It's totally subjective
Brooks...
Ever smiling Brooks got the first one on one date. Des picks him up at the mansion and off they go to Winnie's wedding dresses. They pull up..and Brooks is still smiling. Des jokes that he is going to try on a dress...he's still game. But no! He gets to try on a tux. I'm confused- why are they in a wedding shop..she said she wanted him to understand her world..I thought she designed dresses. I can't say I know too many guys or girls that would think this a fun first date. But apparently it is..and they get to leave the store with the outfits on..to go eat at food truck and get mobbed by fans. They slip into something more comfortable and have a picnic at the Hollywood sign. Des declares that the Hollywood sign represents pursuing her dreams....perhaps she wants to be an actress or maybe the Bachelorette is making her dreams come true. But she declares she is really ready.Then they drive off into the night..down a scary road with gasp(!) graffiti on walls..Brooks is scared! But Des drives him to...a bridge....where dinner is served. They don't eat..and mainly talk. He gets a rose.Then there is music in the background..so they follow it..and..a private concert..where they dance and sway and twirl. Brooks is delighted. Great date.
So wedding dress shopping, wear said wedding outfit, bridgetop dining and dancing. I guess a guy would do anything for the right reasons.
Group date!! Crank that!!
Des arrives to greet the herd (didn't it seem like a huge group date?) of guys. Whoa..bad dress. She looked great in it..but it was not very nice.
There is a special guest for this date!! No...it's too early for Neil Lane. Who would thunk Soulja boy?!? What thuh?!
It's a group date rap video..All the Right Reasons...i thought for a minute that really was his new single..but soulja boy doesn't trust the Bachelorette crew with his art. He is just there to consult. Someone put a montage of Bachelor highlights in video form. Kinda funny. Loved the reference to Mesnick and Rated R. Soulja tried to teach them some dance moves. That didn't look easy.
The rap video had a wrap up party...where they guys were ramped up to talk to Des..and there was a rose! Most awkward/eager guy is Brandon..seems nice enough..but this is not an easy process. His metaphor was profound..love is like a butterfly..grip it too much it dies..too loose and it flies away? That is not a metaphor for love..it's how to keep an insect alive. Brandon tells her the story of how he raises his siblings and how he was truant in school as a result. He also tells her hw wants to just come home and love her. Whoa Brandon....laying it on a bit thich.
Zack buys Des an antique journal...for what reason? I'm sure it was a right reason. Michael G assures he's got Des' back..just like his sister, mama and nana.Mikey is getting increasingly annoyed with Ben..but for what reasons? They remain unclear. Some vague reference to Ben not being genuine. Ben seems to be growing in cheesiness and confidence...and it does secure him a rose. I think Mikey is going to punch Ben out by the end of the season. Juan Pablo is nowhere to be seen or heard :( I miss him.
One on one Bryden.
Well..Bryden sill has the same hair cut.and it has grown in a little. He gets the road trip date card. Des drives again (she does a lot of driving). She seems to drive with one hand..and the other holds her hair back. I wonder what the AAA says about that. They drive..stop for fish tacos..then go to an Orange grove..and have a picnic. Bryden has brie for the first time. He seems down to earth and pretty comfortable..then head to the ojai valley spa..for a nice dinner..and Bryden tells her about his bad accident and happens to have printed photos to show her! I like how she skipped over the wound photo. Then he tells her he joined the military after he healed..She awards a rose..and off they go to the hot tub...while all viewers wait with awkward bated breath to see if he will make move..finally Des says "kiss me already"...
Rose ceremony
Ben haters unite...Ben gives the dudes another reason to dislike/distrust him. He 'swoops' in on Michael G's disclosure about his Type 1 diabetes to spend time with her..Michael goes back to report that. Mikey gets even more fired up..Meanwhile Ben wants to kiss Des again..his cheese factor is going up again...and he seems to have a fake/forced smile...Maybe I"m siding with Mikey. Brian needs to make an impression as he picks her up and carries her to a discussion area.and they start talking relationships and marriage. Any dating 'don't' you have read or heard in any type of advice seems to fly right out the window on this show. But hey.this is reality TV:)
Some nameless dudes get the Bachelorette boot. Seriously..i don't even remember some of the guys. Will the high fiving banker was given the shove. He looked so sad. Juan Pablo was given a rose en espanol..yay.so happy he is staying. Brandon was given the last rose..phew....he was relieved.!!
Next week's show is going to get exciting..whose ex girlfriend makes an appearance..and who gets into a fight..well..we all know it will be for the right reasons.
Until next week..I love this show!!!
Brooks...
Ever smiling Brooks got the first one on one date. Des picks him up at the mansion and off they go to Winnie's wedding dresses. They pull up..and Brooks is still smiling. Des jokes that he is going to try on a dress...he's still game. But no! He gets to try on a tux. I'm confused- why are they in a wedding shop..she said she wanted him to understand her world..I thought she designed dresses. I can't say I know too many guys or girls that would think this a fun first date. But apparently it is..and they get to leave the store with the outfits on..to go eat at food truck and get mobbed by fans. They slip into something more comfortable and have a picnic at the Hollywood sign. Des declares that the Hollywood sign represents pursuing her dreams....perhaps she wants to be an actress or maybe the Bachelorette is making her dreams come true. But she declares she is really ready.Then they drive off into the night..down a scary road with gasp(!) graffiti on walls..Brooks is scared! But Des drives him to...a bridge....where dinner is served. They don't eat..and mainly talk. He gets a rose.Then there is music in the background..so they follow it..and..a private concert..where they dance and sway and twirl. Brooks is delighted. Great date.
So wedding dress shopping, wear said wedding outfit, bridgetop dining and dancing. I guess a guy would do anything for the right reasons.
Group date!! Crank that!!
Des arrives to greet the herd (didn't it seem like a huge group date?) of guys. Whoa..bad dress. She looked great in it..but it was not very nice.
There is a special guest for this date!! No...it's too early for Neil Lane. Who would thunk Soulja boy?!? What thuh?!
It's a group date rap video..All the Right Reasons...i thought for a minute that really was his new single..but soulja boy doesn't trust the Bachelorette crew with his art. He is just there to consult. Someone put a montage of Bachelor highlights in video form. Kinda funny. Loved the reference to Mesnick and Rated R. Soulja tried to teach them some dance moves. That didn't look easy.
The rap video had a wrap up party...where they guys were ramped up to talk to Des..and there was a rose! Most awkward/eager guy is Brandon..seems nice enough..but this is not an easy process. His metaphor was profound..love is like a butterfly..grip it too much it dies..too loose and it flies away? That is not a metaphor for love..it's how to keep an insect alive. Brandon tells her the story of how he raises his siblings and how he was truant in school as a result. He also tells her hw wants to just come home and love her. Whoa Brandon....laying it on a bit thich.
Zack buys Des an antique journal...for what reason? I'm sure it was a right reason. Michael G assures he's got Des' back..just like his sister, mama and nana.Mikey is getting increasingly annoyed with Ben..but for what reasons? They remain unclear. Some vague reference to Ben not being genuine. Ben seems to be growing in cheesiness and confidence...and it does secure him a rose. I think Mikey is going to punch Ben out by the end of the season. Juan Pablo is nowhere to be seen or heard :( I miss him.
One on one Bryden.
Well..Bryden sill has the same hair cut.and it has grown in a little. He gets the road trip date card. Des drives again (she does a lot of driving). She seems to drive with one hand..and the other holds her hair back. I wonder what the AAA says about that. They drive..stop for fish tacos..then go to an Orange grove..and have a picnic. Bryden has brie for the first time. He seems down to earth and pretty comfortable..then head to the ojai valley spa..for a nice dinner..and Bryden tells her about his bad accident and happens to have printed photos to show her! I like how she skipped over the wound photo. Then he tells her he joined the military after he healed..She awards a rose..and off they go to the hot tub...while all viewers wait with awkward bated breath to see if he will make move..finally Des says "kiss me already"...
Rose ceremony
Ben haters unite...Ben gives the dudes another reason to dislike/distrust him. He 'swoops' in on Michael G's disclosure about his Type 1 diabetes to spend time with her..Michael goes back to report that. Mikey gets even more fired up..Meanwhile Ben wants to kiss Des again..his cheese factor is going up again...and he seems to have a fake/forced smile...Maybe I"m siding with Mikey. Brian needs to make an impression as he picks her up and carries her to a discussion area.and they start talking relationships and marriage. Any dating 'don't' you have read or heard in any type of advice seems to fly right out the window on this show. But hey.this is reality TV:)
Some nameless dudes get the Bachelorette boot. Seriously..i don't even remember some of the guys. Will the high fiving banker was given the shove. He looked so sad. Juan Pablo was given a rose en espanol..yay.so happy he is staying. Brandon was given the last rose..phew....he was relieved.!!
Next week's show is going to get exciting..whose ex girlfriend makes an appearance..and who gets into a fight..well..we all know it will be for the right reasons.
Until next week..I love this show!!!
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