All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer!! In this week's installment of the Bachelorette, the producers confirmed Canada is cold, we need special footwear to walk over all that snow..and even though we don't live in igloos..we have dates on ice sculptures.
But how apropos...the journey to love can be rocky...and our Bachelorette got serious..and asked the tough questions.
Still feeling derailed by the departure of Ed..Jill picks Robby for a one on one. She wants someone to make her feel better.
Robby-the little Bachelor that couldn't
Things seemed to be looking up for Robby (inventor of the Rosmo), he had the first one on one date, Jill loved his energy and the fact she felt 5-10 years younger with him. Well after they spent some QT trying to flip and balance martini shakers, they settled in for a shaky dinner. (Did anyone feel slightly nauseous trying to watch them eat with the train rocking back and forth). I'm not sure if it was the meal that didn't sit well with Jill or the fact that life with Robby ain't no gravy train. See, Robby's between jobs and doesn't really know what he wants to do with his life. Whuh????? You're on the love train Robby..to true love, marriage....Well and Robby comforted us with.."love has no age and love has no job" Huh??? Not good enough to assuage our Bachelorette...and he's kicked off the train..don't let the door hit your caboose on your way out. Where did she leave the poor guy anyway?? Don't think you can get a limo out in them there parts. Hopefully someone told Robby to watch out for cougars...those cats get vicious sometimes...or so I read in the papers:)
Jill politely waved off Robby..as did the other Bachelors. As the train snaked through the mountains, Wes slithered over to Jillian to comfort her . Eww Wes annoys me.
Group Date: All abored to Emerald Lake
This gem of a date was supposed to help Jill gather some insight to help bring her closer to the prize at the end of this competition...but if anything it just set the preconceptions in stone...this date was one big yawn....so this is what happened:
-Jake: Golly Gee!! Jake snuck in a cuddle when he found Jill hiding in the snow. Jake continues to say all the right things..and darn it ..according to Jake "when I love, I love so hard".
-Tanner really wants Jill to feet I mean meet his parents..Tanner still likes Jill's feet and he got to massage them. Later he shows Jill her underwear to set himself apart.
-Wes is railroading Jill. Guess what?? He's on the show for his career!! The shock!!
-Kiptyn and Jill kiss..they have chemistry..yup we got that a few episodes ago.
-Jesse...gotta say...I'm liking Jesse more..maybe b/c Ed is gone
-Michael...he's still got it bad for Jill..he broke (not danced) but down when Robby was dismissed by Jill. I dunno if he's feeling pressure or if he's worried Jill doesn't like the 25 year olds.
Jill channelled her inner shumka by wearing her red boots on this date. Didn't Jill's grandma say she wanted to find Jill an nice Ukranian boy from Peace River??? Maybe those are her lucky date boots.
Last one on one....Reid is one letter short of being weird.
I always thought Reid was adorable..but what a weird date. First Reid wanders the rail cars to find strangers to seek advice...should he wear glasses on the date..then the conductor give Reid some rules of conduct on telling the person that she is special (actually good advice:) So Reid ditched the glasses and they snowboarded, then had a cocktail alfresco atop some ice furniture. Reid gave his insight about why people have red ears.To turn up the heat, the couple went inside for something to eat and he freaked out about the fondue. So Reid is a little freaky about food safety (understandably..E. coli and salmonella ain't no laughing matter), then he emphasized how him and Jill are different. When Jill was giving Reid the rose, he kept his reclined position and didn't seem to show much interest in getting it. I don't know about him.
Rose Ceremony: What a twist!!
The Rose Ceremony was a nail-biter. Would Wes' lyin' cheatin' two -aced double dealin' mean mistreatin' heart be revealed??? Would Jakes undying like for Jill be requited??? Would Jill's open toed sandals send Tanner P in a downward spiral?? Would Michael's earnestness be rewarded with a rose?? The drama. Jill pulled Michael in for an emergency meeting where Michael declared that he's never had a one night stand (awwww) and that he 'lights up like a lightbulb' when he talks about her. Well that sealed it...Tanner P got the boot and she sent Jake packing. Jake is shocked!! Well...the way Jake sees it that nice guys finish last.
But what's going to happen next week??
Jake comes back?? and is Ed coming back???? Is Jill finally going to see through Wes (and his band??)!!
It's going to be most dramatic rose ceremony ever!!
until next week...I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Whistle(r) While You Work
...to find try love. There was a lot of energy expended in this episode. Ziplining, skiing, snow shoeing..no wonder BC has he lowest incidence of obesity in the country. Likely the most physically active episodes in Bachelor/ette history..not to mention the energy Jill spent trying to figure out who had a girlfriend. No mention of the Olympics in this episode, but this is the greatest number of episode minutes of the bachelorette in a hoodie...coulda been sponsored by Aritzia.
Let your backbone slide...
First one on one date went to breakdancing and ever hyperactive Michael. Ziplining through the mountaintops, Michael cleverly draws a parrallel of this activity to marriage. You need to commit to the activity then jump...hmmm. dunno...ziplining is a smooth ride that comes to an abrupt end. Maybe Michael should stick to romantic declarations.."I just want to eat spaghetti with Jillian", "I'm a cheesey ass hopeless romantic if a girl kisses me on the mouth" or maybe Michael should stick to busting moves. Part deux of the one on one is a romantic date surrounded by wine bottles (wonder why this wasn't Jesse the wine makers one on one date). Regretfully Michael recycled his illfitting purple button down shirt (that was unbuttoned and the ill fitting jacket). Jillian likes Michael b/c she makes him feel 19 (maybe b/c that matches his maturity level). Jillian says Michael reminds her of a puppy..yeah.I say Jack Russell terrier..but this is something endearing and sweet about Michael.... My fave quote of Michael's so far "Oh my awesomeness" ...not sure if he is making a declarative statement about himself or referring to a deity...maybe the guy has more layers than I'm giving him credit for. He is kinda is Jim Carreyesque.
Group Date: Jillian gets snowed day
Jillian is adorable, adventurous, kind, sincere, refreshing and kind...but she ain't no Sherlock Holmes. Jillian takes the boys snowmobiling and pauses to interview a few of them atop a snowmobile. When is she going to deduce that Tanner P has no concrete evidence of anyone having a girlfriend. Robby Rosmo gives gives her some soft answers about his life goals. Then there's Wes...who is getting brash about his declarations about being on the show. He comes out and says that his sister signed him up to get some publicity because of his upcoming CD. Jillian assures him that they have a connection. I guess one sees what one wants to see and believes what one wants to believe. Jill does see though that Ed is being a bit distant. Ed's got a lot on his mind..like his job. Sigh..so responsible. So Jill gives him a rose so that he stays awhile...career be darned...Jill likes him so he agrees to stay. After awarding the rose to Ed, they get on the sled and slide down a hill.Aww yes..the Bachelorette is indeed a slippery slope.Cutest quote of the group date..from Reid "You smell like snow and flowers". Awww shucks Reid. How deliciously charming.
Jesse's Girl?
I dunno about this Jesse guy. It all started in the first episode of the Bachelorette when he said he made "love juice". Hmmm. Anyhow.. I doubt his sincerity. So Jesse gets the second one on one date with "Jilly". Jesse and Jill board a snow plane (only to share one seat) and fly to a glacier. Breathtaking. Jesse proclaims that this is his best day ever (2nd only to his sixth birthday when he got a Tonka truck). Then he says he'll never forget Jill. Well, Jillian is fantastic, but being on 8 episodes of a primetime reality show would likely be unforgettable I do think. Then the body language throughout the date was telling. Jillian would always lean into Jesse. It did seem to be all about Jesse..but he did compliment Jill..about her voice. Hmm...he's got a thing for Jill's voice. Maybe Jesse's spent too much time with Tanner P. And, why would the wine maker be drinking beer on the date. Didn't seem to add up to me.
Well with Ed keeping his rose (maybe, fingers crossed, he'll change his mind and pop up again???), that means there is only one to eliminate...Sadly it wasn't Wes that hit the windy road. He eloquently accepted his rose with heartfelt "mmmhmmm"And it's Mark the pizza entrepreneur that gets cut. I wish for Mark that he recovers from all the cheating he has encountered in his dating life..and hopefully he gets a piece of the amore pie sometime in the future.
Until next week (and I hope hope hope that Ed comes back!!) I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!
Let your backbone slide...
First one on one date went to breakdancing and ever hyperactive Michael. Ziplining through the mountaintops, Michael cleverly draws a parrallel of this activity to marriage. You need to commit to the activity then jump...hmmm. dunno...ziplining is a smooth ride that comes to an abrupt end. Maybe Michael should stick to romantic declarations.."I just want to eat spaghetti with Jillian", "I'm a cheesey ass hopeless romantic if a girl kisses me on the mouth" or maybe Michael should stick to busting moves. Part deux of the one on one is a romantic date surrounded by wine bottles (wonder why this wasn't Jesse the wine makers one on one date). Regretfully Michael recycled his illfitting purple button down shirt (that was unbuttoned and the ill fitting jacket). Jillian likes Michael b/c she makes him feel 19 (maybe b/c that matches his maturity level). Jillian says Michael reminds her of a puppy..yeah.I say Jack Russell terrier..but this is something endearing and sweet about Michael.... My fave quote of Michael's so far "Oh my awesomeness" ...not sure if he is making a declarative statement about himself or referring to a deity...maybe the guy has more layers than I'm giving him credit for. He is kinda is Jim Carreyesque.
Group Date: Jillian gets snowed day
Jillian is adorable, adventurous, kind, sincere, refreshing and kind...but she ain't no Sherlock Holmes. Jillian takes the boys snowmobiling and pauses to interview a few of them atop a snowmobile. When is she going to deduce that Tanner P has no concrete evidence of anyone having a girlfriend. Robby Rosmo gives gives her some soft answers about his life goals. Then there's Wes...who is getting brash about his declarations about being on the show. He comes out and says that his sister signed him up to get some publicity because of his upcoming CD. Jillian assures him that they have a connection. I guess one sees what one wants to see and believes what one wants to believe. Jill does see though that Ed is being a bit distant. Ed's got a lot on his mind..like his job. Sigh..so responsible. So Jill gives him a rose so that he stays awhile...career be darned...Jill likes him so he agrees to stay. After awarding the rose to Ed, they get on the sled and slide down a hill.Aww yes..the Bachelorette is indeed a slippery slope.Cutest quote of the group date..from Reid "You smell like snow and flowers". Awww shucks Reid. How deliciously charming.
Jesse's Girl?
I dunno about this Jesse guy. It all started in the first episode of the Bachelorette when he said he made "love juice". Hmmm. Anyhow.. I doubt his sincerity. So Jesse gets the second one on one date with "Jilly". Jesse and Jill board a snow plane (only to share one seat) and fly to a glacier. Breathtaking. Jesse proclaims that this is his best day ever (2nd only to his sixth birthday when he got a Tonka truck). Then he says he'll never forget Jill. Well, Jillian is fantastic, but being on 8 episodes of a primetime reality show would likely be unforgettable I do think. Then the body language throughout the date was telling. Jillian would always lean into Jesse. It did seem to be all about Jesse..but he did compliment Jill..about her voice. Hmm...he's got a thing for Jill's voice. Maybe Jesse's spent too much time with Tanner P. And, why would the wine maker be drinking beer on the date. Didn't seem to add up to me.
Back at the Fairmont property, adorable Ed has to talk to Jill. Well looks like Ed needs to go back to work. Jill cries. Ed is stoic. Jill cries again. Ed walks her out of the room..(then I think he locks himself out of his room), then Jill gets on the elevator..then cries again. She then takes a sad, pensive gondola ride then for a short hike...walking symbolically by the inukshuk ....yes..our Jillian has to navigate through this crazy yet amazing journey we call the Bachelorette. Godspeed Jill.
My finely honed Bachelorette intuition tells me that Jill hearts Ed. When Chris has a heart to heart with Jill in the deliberation room, Jillian breaks down again..but doesn't admit that she loves Ed. She does say that she doesn't need a cocktail party tonight. Well if Jill can't have dry eyes, she may have a dry night. Or maybe she wanted to get out of that silvery floor length dress sooner than later. Wow what a crazy dress that was.
Well with Ed keeping his rose (maybe, fingers crossed, he'll change his mind and pop up again???), that means there is only one to eliminate...Sadly it wasn't Wes that hit the windy road. He eloquently accepted his rose with heartfelt "mmmhmmm"And it's Mark the pizza entrepreneur that gets cut. I wish for Mark that he recovers from all the cheating he has encountered in his dating life..and hopefully he gets a piece of the amore pie sometime in the future.
Until next week (and I hope hope hope that Ed comes back!!) I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!
Monday, June 8, 2009
The Rose Report: Going home but not for the Hometowns
What an episode!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bachelors..Get your passports ready...you're going to Vancouver...home of tree huggers, potent green foliage, Olympics 2010 and lotsa people from everywhere else (including Jillian!!)
I'm laying bets that the BC government partnered with the Bachelorette for some 2010 product placement to promote the Olympics...but instead of 5 rings...but this is a one ring competition.
First one on one: The Greening of the Bachelorette
With a nod to the tree huggin' Birkenstock wearin' Vancouverites..this is the greenest date in Bachelorette history. Leave the limo at airport...there are no CO2 emissions on this date. First, Jillian recycles her fabulous green jacket she has worn since the Bachelor (remember she wore that jacket when her and Jason had a latte across the street from the hotel?)Then Jill (nice touch with the red and white scarf)meets Kiptyn on the beach where they walk to their mode of transportation. Yup..they kayak to Granville Island. Can Kip keep up on the kayak. Why yes he can. So the green couple shop local, pack their food in re-useable shopping bags..then head to Jillian's fabulous place downtown (not in the 'burbs of course). The cook and kiss..a lot. Jillian likes Kiptyn and he gets a rose:) He likely walks down the street to get back to the Fairmont...where the boys have moved from the bunkhouse to the penthouse
....each shot of Juan and each word uttered by Juan makes me dislike him more...he's the Ben Mulroney of the Bachelorette...
Group Date..Can you smell what the rock is cooking??
Jillian meets the boys at......a curling rink!! Nothing says glamour like a curling rink. She called it a Canadian sport...umm isn't it hockey or lacrosse?? Jillian shoulda got her facts straight. Well..maybe all that wine she's been drinking has affected some brain cells. She has the boys on two teams..the red team and the blue team compete for more time with her. Michael (breakdancer) appears to be symptomatic of ADHD. He reminds me of the jazz musician from Sex and the City that Carrie had a fling with. Michael pauses only to paw Jillian. Despite his erratic behaviour..he is becoming kinda endearing..saying that all he wants to do is go somewhere and have hot chocolate with Jillian. Sweet.
The winning team gets to go on night cruise with Jillian. Captain Jake gets to steer the ship...but alas...Jake might have a flaw. He's accused of being too perfect. And that really bugs Jake. Gosh darn it..other people have noticed it too!! So Monsieur Parfait goes back to the guys and ask them if he's too perfect. Jake..release the ego...(but keep the six pack;)
So the antithesis to perfect..Dave ( Mr. "I swear like a longshoreman") the trucking contractor.
Yeah...he's the opposite to smooth..and is very rough around the edges. He waxes poetic about Jillians asset. It's fantasstic. What a boor. Then he leans in for a kiss..and is surprised he's rejected. Jillian accurately notes that he doesn't respect her. Hmmm was it the incessant swearing or the lewd behaviour. Dave thinks that her rejection of her kiss was her testing him. Yup..she was testing you and you got a big F.
The Grouse Grind
Nope..not the difficult hike up Grouse Mountain...but it was the instant death date..
Mike and Mark head to head. Pitching Mike the baseball camp director against Mark the pizza entrepreneur. Pan shot to the boys in the hotel room, eagerly preening for their date with Jill. Mike looked fetching in his terrycloth towel. Sigh. The boys look dapper and are off to meet Jill in a park. Mike ran to her ..which leaves Mark thinking " I shoulda run" Oh well. Jill plans a helicopter date. Forget putting subtitles on when the English guy is speaking...this is when they need 'em. Whe understands what they are saying when they are talking into those microphones. Mike holds Jill's hand while Mark awkwardly looks on. The dating threesome lands and dine on the mountaintop.
Well...if I was a bettin' woman..I would put my money on the Mike. Being cheesey didn't come easy for Mark...but he didn't knead to. Jill threw Mike a curve ball..and he was out!!!
I liked what Jill had to say..she didn't pick people that would be an obvious choice.
Cocktail party-cancelled due to the wrong reasons...
Jill dons another bedazzled cocktail dress but quickly is befuddled. The word in the Rose Room is that someone has a girlfriend. (audible gasp). First Jake, then Tanner P reveal that (gasp!) some people are there for the wrong reasons. Well and Tanner P goes further to say that someone has a gf. OMG right before the RC. So Jillian calls the cocktail party off and retreats to the deliberation room..where Harris and Harrison brainstorm how they are going to get to the truth.
They didn't come up with much. What happens is Jillian asks the lot who has a girlfriend. Noone 'fesses up. Tanner P gets hot under the collar thinkig that Jill is gonna rat him out. Nope. Jill needs to deliberate then hands out the roses. Happily...Dave and Juan took a moment and said their good byes. Juan glibly says a few words..and Dave of course has one. "Why?" Well Dave, because you're a ding dong. Safety first on the Bachelorette with Dave and Juan taking separate taxis. I'm sure Dave would have rocked Juan out of frustration.....Good thinking on the part of the producers.
Next week....features more 2010 excitement..Jill and the boys (oops except Jake..he says he's a man) will be in Whistler..
Can't wait!!!
Till next week...I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Some PSs.
Wes is a snake.
Reid looks adorable and smart in glasses.
Jesse is growing on me
I still heart Ed...
Bachelors..Get your passports ready...you're going to Vancouver...home of tree huggers, potent green foliage, Olympics 2010 and lotsa people from everywhere else (including Jillian!!)
I'm laying bets that the BC government partnered with the Bachelorette for some 2010 product placement to promote the Olympics...but instead of 5 rings...but this is a one ring competition.
First one on one: The Greening of the Bachelorette
With a nod to the tree huggin' Birkenstock wearin' Vancouverites..this is the greenest date in Bachelorette history. Leave the limo at airport...there are no CO2 emissions on this date. First, Jillian recycles her fabulous green jacket she has worn since the Bachelor (remember she wore that jacket when her and Jason had a latte across the street from the hotel?)Then Jill (nice touch with the red and white scarf)meets Kiptyn on the beach where they walk to their mode of transportation. Yup..they kayak to Granville Island. Can Kip keep up on the kayak. Why yes he can. So the green couple shop local, pack their food in re-useable shopping bags..then head to Jillian's fabulous place downtown (not in the 'burbs of course). The cook and kiss..a lot. Jillian likes Kiptyn and he gets a rose:) He likely walks down the street to get back to the Fairmont...where the boys have moved from the bunkhouse to the penthouse
....each shot of Juan and each word uttered by Juan makes me dislike him more...he's the Ben Mulroney of the Bachelorette...
Group Date..Can you smell what the rock is cooking??
Jillian meets the boys at......a curling rink!! Nothing says glamour like a curling rink. She called it a Canadian sport...umm isn't it hockey or lacrosse?? Jillian shoulda got her facts straight. Well..maybe all that wine she's been drinking has affected some brain cells. She has the boys on two teams..the red team and the blue team compete for more time with her. Michael (breakdancer) appears to be symptomatic of ADHD. He reminds me of the jazz musician from Sex and the City that Carrie had a fling with. Michael pauses only to paw Jillian. Despite his erratic behaviour..he is becoming kinda endearing..saying that all he wants to do is go somewhere and have hot chocolate with Jillian. Sweet.
The winning team gets to go on night cruise with Jillian. Captain Jake gets to steer the ship...but alas...Jake might have a flaw. He's accused of being too perfect. And that really bugs Jake. Gosh darn it..other people have noticed it too!! So Monsieur Parfait goes back to the guys and ask them if he's too perfect. Jake..release the ego...(but keep the six pack;)
So the antithesis to perfect..Dave ( Mr. "I swear like a longshoreman") the trucking contractor.
Yeah...he's the opposite to smooth..and is very rough around the edges. He waxes poetic about Jillians asset. It's fantasstic. What a boor. Then he leans in for a kiss..and is surprised he's rejected. Jillian accurately notes that he doesn't respect her. Hmmm was it the incessant swearing or the lewd behaviour. Dave thinks that her rejection of her kiss was her testing him. Yup..she was testing you and you got a big F.
The Grouse Grind
Nope..not the difficult hike up Grouse Mountain...but it was the instant death date..
Mike and Mark head to head. Pitching Mike the baseball camp director against Mark the pizza entrepreneur. Pan shot to the boys in the hotel room, eagerly preening for their date with Jill. Mike looked fetching in his terrycloth towel. Sigh. The boys look dapper and are off to meet Jill in a park. Mike ran to her ..which leaves Mark thinking " I shoulda run" Oh well. Jill plans a helicopter date. Forget putting subtitles on when the English guy is speaking...this is when they need 'em. Whe understands what they are saying when they are talking into those microphones. Mike holds Jill's hand while Mark awkwardly looks on. The dating threesome lands and dine on the mountaintop.
Well...if I was a bettin' woman..I would put my money on the Mike. Being cheesey didn't come easy for Mark...but he didn't knead to. Jill threw Mike a curve ball..and he was out!!!
I liked what Jill had to say..she didn't pick people that would be an obvious choice.
Cocktail party-cancelled due to the wrong reasons...
Jill dons another bedazzled cocktail dress but quickly is befuddled. The word in the Rose Room is that someone has a girlfriend. (audible gasp). First Jake, then Tanner P reveal that (gasp!) some people are there for the wrong reasons. Well and Tanner P goes further to say that someone has a gf. OMG right before the RC. So Jillian calls the cocktail party off and retreats to the deliberation room..where Harris and Harrison brainstorm how they are going to get to the truth.
They didn't come up with much. What happens is Jillian asks the lot who has a girlfriend. Noone 'fesses up. Tanner P gets hot under the collar thinkig that Jill is gonna rat him out. Nope. Jill needs to deliberate then hands out the roses. Happily...Dave and Juan took a moment and said their good byes. Juan glibly says a few words..and Dave of course has one. "Why?" Well Dave, because you're a ding dong. Safety first on the Bachelorette with Dave and Juan taking separate taxis. I'm sure Dave would have rocked Juan out of frustration.....Good thinking on the part of the producers.
Next week....features more 2010 excitement..Jill and the boys (oops except Jake..he says he's a man) will be in Whistler..
Can't wait!!!
Till next week...I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Some PSs.
Wes is a snake.
Reid looks adorable and smart in glasses.
Jesse is growing on me
I still heart Ed...
Monday, June 1, 2009
The Rose Report: Highs and Lows
This episode reached some record highs and set some new lows... which is setting up this show for the perfect storm.
High: From the smelly bunkhouse to the roof top...cute, confident and complimentary Ed (one of my faves) gets the most daring date in bachelorette history. Scaling down the office tower looked it was going to be scary...but the descent happened at glacial speed..so it was a bit anticlimactic. After the descent they went back up...high above the city on a rooftop dinner date..where Ed was affectionate and adorable. He got rose..Go Ed:)
Low: How many lows can a group date get...let me count the ways.
- A Hollywood movie set was the backdrop for this reality show group date to play act and shoot a faux movie (huh??????).
-everyone looks like they're wearing bad Halloween costume..Tanner P looks party cowboy/part cougar....
-endearing, sensitive Brad referring himself as a badass...Brad..that's not your MO...you are a sweet, smart, intuitive person....stick with what you know and who you are
-Wes' second reference to Jillian 'cheating' on him...(does Jillian not see that this is possessive, mistrusting language??). Wes has a hitch in his git along and is finding it hard to mosey along in his Bachelorette journey.
-the subtle as a sledgehammer reference to Brokeback mountain meets Bachelorette
-Tanner P ....give this guy a foot..and well...he gets creepier....
High to Low...Sasha's date had the most dramatic swings..from racing in the Ferrari down the streets of LA to Sasha's personal revelation about serious car crash then tremendous recovery. Jill and Sasha seem to be making a connection..he starts talking about mythical unicorns (redundant)....then Jill realizes she can't be his mythical unicorn and withholds the rose...as quickly as the date started..it ended..and to take matters worse...Sasha has to take the bus back to the airport...
Low....Wes' song.."Love don't come easy" ..well apparently neither does songwriting for Wes..seems like it took him way too long to finish it...I think he finally did...all four verses. And Jillian seemed taken by the serenade. I don't get what she sees in Wes.
Low....Tanner P..again with the feet...where's the Bachelorette's consulting psychologist??????
Low...Juan continues to be saccharin...he asks Jillian how's her Spanish (to recount..'dude..she's Canadian..try it en francais') But does Juan know/care..no..he wants to whisper Spanish nothings to Jillian. This guy is so irritating....which bring me to the next
Low...David the trucking contractor (who peppers his conversation with a word that rhymes with truck )continues his downward spiral..fuelled by anger and highballs. Juan makes him hot under the collar. He deflects his feelings of inadequacy and frustration with being ignored directs his rage at Juan. His words of wisdom for Juan are...get ready for it..."stop being a cheese-a$%". And I have a feeling that if Juan doesn't stop being cheesey..Dave's gonna feed him knuckle sandwich.
And at the nail-biter of a rose ceremony...Jill lets Tanner F and Brad go..What?? Didn't she say the wrong Tanner. But that means the David and Juan stay....I think that's the recipe for the perfect storm....I see storm clouds brewing.....
but the show ends on a sombre note...Brad exit soliloquy..."I was a drifter in the movie and I'll continue to be one...noone can relate to me" Chin up Brad...it's a reality show...it's not real:):) Remember...a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.
Until next week....I love this show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
High: From the smelly bunkhouse to the roof top...cute, confident and complimentary Ed (one of my faves) gets the most daring date in bachelorette history. Scaling down the office tower looked it was going to be scary...but the descent happened at glacial speed..so it was a bit anticlimactic. After the descent they went back up...high above the city on a rooftop dinner date..where Ed was affectionate and adorable. He got rose..Go Ed:)
Low: How many lows can a group date get...let me count the ways.
- A Hollywood movie set was the backdrop for this reality show group date to play act and shoot a faux movie (huh??????).
-everyone looks like they're wearing bad Halloween costume..Tanner P looks party cowboy/part cougar....
-endearing, sensitive Brad referring himself as a badass...Brad..that's not your MO...you are a sweet, smart, intuitive person....stick with what you know and who you are
-Wes' second reference to Jillian 'cheating' on him...(does Jillian not see that this is possessive, mistrusting language??). Wes has a hitch in his git along and is finding it hard to mosey along in his Bachelorette journey.
-the subtle as a sledgehammer reference to Brokeback mountain meets Bachelorette
-Tanner P ....give this guy a foot..and well...he gets creepier....
High to Low...Sasha's date had the most dramatic swings..from racing in the Ferrari down the streets of LA to Sasha's personal revelation about serious car crash then tremendous recovery. Jill and Sasha seem to be making a connection..he starts talking about mythical unicorns (redundant)....then Jill realizes she can't be his mythical unicorn and withholds the rose...as quickly as the date started..it ended..and to take matters worse...Sasha has to take the bus back to the airport...
Low....Wes' song.."Love don't come easy" ..well apparently neither does songwriting for Wes..seems like it took him way too long to finish it...I think he finally did...all four verses. And Jillian seemed taken by the serenade. I don't get what she sees in Wes.
Low....Tanner P..again with the feet...where's the Bachelorette's consulting psychologist??????
Low...Juan continues to be saccharin...he asks Jillian how's her Spanish (to recount..'dude..she's Canadian..try it en francais') But does Juan know/care..no..he wants to whisper Spanish nothings to Jillian. This guy is so irritating....which bring me to the next
Low...David the trucking contractor (who peppers his conversation with a word that rhymes with truck )continues his downward spiral..fuelled by anger and highballs. Juan makes him hot under the collar. He deflects his feelings of inadequacy and frustration with being ignored directs his rage at Juan. His words of wisdom for Juan are...get ready for it..."stop being a cheese-a$%". And I have a feeling that if Juan doesn't stop being cheesey..Dave's gonna feed him knuckle sandwich.
And at the nail-biter of a rose ceremony...Jill lets Tanner F and Brad go..What?? Didn't she say the wrong Tanner. But that means the David and Juan stay....I think that's the recipe for the perfect storm....I see storm clouds brewing.....
but the show ends on a sombre note...Brad exit soliloquy..."I was a drifter in the movie and I'll continue to be one...noone can relate to me" Chin up Brad...it's a reality show...it's not real:):) Remember...a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.
Until next week....I love this show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, May 25, 2009
The Rose Report: Quelle Surprise(s)
God I love this show!!
Since Jillian is local...the word over email (Thanks DD and KG) is that Jillian is as fresh, fabulous, friendly and fantastic in real life AND in reality (show) life!! I know people who know people who know Jillian !!!:):) What exciting news....but nothing is more exciting..than another new episode...and it was chock (2 hours) full of surprises!!
Jillian is the best bachelorette...she expresses vulnerability without acting like a victim...makes a few bad decisions about guys on the show...but come on..that is what makes dating fun and ridiculous...ridiculously entertaining...
Group Date #1: The (Un)Amazing Race
So just when you think it's going to be another group pool date with gratuitious sun screen application and bare chested, well-chiseled men frolicking poolside...SURPRISE!!! It's not! Jillian mysteriously takes off..and the men must race across LA to find her..but not without some gratuitious sunscreen application and some well chiseled men frolicking poolside first:) The Race to find Jillian was a little dull..or maybe if was the guys that weren't the sharpest thorns on the rose...but that race was one big yawn. I was most amused that the men drove around shirtless and without shoes. (ewwww) Foot fetish guy (Tanner P) and Homeslice (breakdancer Michael)..seemed the most clueless of the bunch...and seemed to bring out eachother's ADHD. I was a bit heartbroken when Jill chose Wes instead of Brad for the one on one dinner...in the vault..aptly named..the Crocker Club...whatever Wes said rung of a crock of $%^@. I'm sure the vault was a little low on oxygen (too many candles burning in there)...b/c she chose to give Wes a rose. (Did anyone notice how small of sips Wes takes from his cocktails. Is he feigning drinking or just trying to control his liquid calorie intake??)Ed (my noted favourite in my first Rose Report) said that Wes and Jill have a 'fabricated connection' You're so right Ed!!! I heart Ed...I hope he makes it to the finals!!!
What I thought was kinda gross about this date was that all the guys were running around barefoot and barechested (except for Ed and Brad...smart guys:) then they had to put on tuxes after being all sweaty. double ewww...
Instant Death date...Do Jill and Jake make their connection??
So Jill dons the wings that Jake gave her and the date takes flight..;)
Many bachelorette faithful have told me that Jake is a front runner....He wasn't really that exceptional to me in the first episode...but now I'm picking up what they were puttin' down. So Jill gets him gussied for his country date...and Good Lord in the morning..Jake could wear anything and look fantastic. I do think that Jill picked that white embroidered shirt to emasculate him...but he still pulled it off. Then they're off to a club (conveniently emptied by Bachelorette producers)...and Jillian fulfills her dream of doing a Coyote Ugly dance atop the wood. Entirely unnecessary...but Jill is fabulous..so let the girl live her dreams..especially when she casually drops that she goes to Calgary Stampede every year. Nicely done Jill....way to represent!!!! Now does Jake seems sweet..but he borders on syrupy. The story about the 'handmade envelope'...first..who handmakes their envelopes??....I think he meant homemade card. Anyway..then the story about the card, packed bags and eating waffles in Belgium...a bit overwrought....he laid it on a big thick. And the suprise!! he kissed Jillian....but wait Jill has a suprise for him...a concert performance by Martina McBRIDE (foreshadowing maybe???????????????????????????????????????????) And Martina's last song she performed had the most overused word in Bachelor/Bachelorette history..AMAZING. This date was really too much. Oh..and no surprise..Jake gets a rose. Even if Jillian doesn't end up with Jake...the guy can two step....maybe he can fly down to the Stampede this year.
Group Date #2: East meets West
Jill plans a sporty group date . ( I loved here plaid sneakers..Jill is soo cute!!) So the boys are out to shoot hoops...then Jill takes off to bring some friends...She happens to know some b-ballers who happen be the Harlem Globe Trotters. Of course we know who won...and speaking of won..Juan rescued Jill from hanging from the hoop. Juan...he seems entirely insincere. Some may think smooth...I think slimey. Oh well..off to the beach!! Mike happens to shore up a pair of speedos,tears across the beach..and dives into the ocean all to get Jill's attention. It worked.
So re-hydrate..Jill serves up the perfect recovery drink post workout...Shots!! (atta girl Jillian!) Juan dumps his drink that then drops more lines to Jillian...something about the sun hanging low and here eyes being piercingly green eyes. Now on this date..it becomes evident that David (cute trucking contractor) needs anger management. Yikes!!He's got issues. So very angry is he.
Kiptyn gets some one on one time with Jill. Now he's no Captain Conversation..but who cares..b/c Jill just wants to make out with him... Love her honesty. Jill, you're going to have to talk to him eventually. Oh well. She'll see.
Cocktail party...
Wes' words of Wisdom...it's not time to pump the brakes..it's time to give gas. So despite sporting a rose..he stated he was going to pursue some one on one time with Jill.
Tanner P continued to toe the line about his foot fetish. Doesn't her realize that he sounds crazy??
Robby (??) the bartender..didn't see much of him this show..but he stirred up a Rosmo for him an Jill...only to experience Rosmos Interruptus by Wes. This is where i again noted that he takes the tiniest sips from his drink. Maybe he thinks it makes him look cool.
In a desperate attempt to prove his spontaneity and to grab Jill's attention Brian the IT consultant stripped ..umm well ....completely and jumped into the pool. Well, Brian wasn't IT with that move. He said he liked to be the centre of attention.Hmmm not all attention isn't good attention.
Breaking surprise...The Bachelorette employs a tribal council. The bachelors have to vote out their least favourite guy. And Juan has the dubious honour of most votes..but Jill gives him the rose immunity idol..and he's saved. This only serves to stoke David's anger about Juan.
So I really liked Jill's choices..well almost all of her choices....I"m so glad she kept Reid..he seems very sweet and understated, and Brad looked quite fetching in his burberry inspired tie (yay...she kept the smart guy:) David is going to be a gong show...I think there is going to be some smack between David and Juan. I think Juan should sleep with one eye open. David seems like a loose cannon.
She did let go of Julien..but come one..Julien and Jillian...sounds wrong. Simon seemed like he wasn't really into it. The producers did stop the subtitles....maybe they got lost in translation..Glad naked Brian got the boot..and finally..she let Mathue loose. Poor guy started to cry :( Hopefully he'll be ok.
Until next week.... I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Since Jillian is local...the word over email (Thanks DD and KG) is that Jillian is as fresh, fabulous, friendly and fantastic in real life AND in reality (show) life!! I know people who know people who know Jillian !!!:):) What exciting news....but nothing is more exciting..than another new episode...and it was chock (2 hours) full of surprises!!
Jillian is the best bachelorette...she expresses vulnerability without acting like a victim...makes a few bad decisions about guys on the show...but come on..that is what makes dating fun and ridiculous...ridiculously entertaining...
Group Date #1: The (Un)Amazing Race
So just when you think it's going to be another group pool date with gratuitious sun screen application and bare chested, well-chiseled men frolicking poolside...SURPRISE!!! It's not! Jillian mysteriously takes off..and the men must race across LA to find her..but not without some gratuitious sunscreen application and some well chiseled men frolicking poolside first:) The Race to find Jillian was a little dull..or maybe if was the guys that weren't the sharpest thorns on the rose...but that race was one big yawn. I was most amused that the men drove around shirtless and without shoes. (ewwww) Foot fetish guy (Tanner P) and Homeslice (breakdancer Michael)..seemed the most clueless of the bunch...and seemed to bring out eachother's ADHD. I was a bit heartbroken when Jill chose Wes instead of Brad for the one on one dinner...in the vault..aptly named..the Crocker Club...whatever Wes said rung of a crock of $%^@. I'm sure the vault was a little low on oxygen (too many candles burning in there)...b/c she chose to give Wes a rose. (Did anyone notice how small of sips Wes takes from his cocktails. Is he feigning drinking or just trying to control his liquid calorie intake??)Ed (my noted favourite in my first Rose Report) said that Wes and Jill have a 'fabricated connection' You're so right Ed!!! I heart Ed...I hope he makes it to the finals!!!
What I thought was kinda gross about this date was that all the guys were running around barefoot and barechested (except for Ed and Brad...smart guys:) then they had to put on tuxes after being all sweaty. double ewww...
Instant Death date...Do Jill and Jake make their connection??
So Jill dons the wings that Jake gave her and the date takes flight..;)
Many bachelorette faithful have told me that Jake is a front runner....He wasn't really that exceptional to me in the first episode...but now I'm picking up what they were puttin' down. So Jill gets him gussied for his country date...and Good Lord in the morning..Jake could wear anything and look fantastic. I do think that Jill picked that white embroidered shirt to emasculate him...but he still pulled it off. Then they're off to a club (conveniently emptied by Bachelorette producers)...and Jillian fulfills her dream of doing a Coyote Ugly dance atop the wood. Entirely unnecessary...but Jill is fabulous..so let the girl live her dreams..especially when she casually drops that she goes to Calgary Stampede every year. Nicely done Jill....way to represent!!!! Now does Jake seems sweet..but he borders on syrupy. The story about the 'handmade envelope'...first..who handmakes their envelopes??....I think he meant homemade card. Anyway..then the story about the card, packed bags and eating waffles in Belgium...a bit overwrought....he laid it on a big thick. And the suprise!! he kissed Jillian....but wait Jill has a suprise for him...a concert performance by Martina McBRIDE (foreshadowing maybe???????????????????????????????????????????) And Martina's last song she performed had the most overused word in Bachelor/Bachelorette history..AMAZING. This date was really too much. Oh..and no surprise..Jake gets a rose. Even if Jillian doesn't end up with Jake...the guy can two step....maybe he can fly down to the Stampede this year.
Group Date #2: East meets West
Jill plans a sporty group date . ( I loved here plaid sneakers..Jill is soo cute!!) So the boys are out to shoot hoops...then Jill takes off to bring some friends...She happens to know some b-ballers who happen be the Harlem Globe Trotters. Of course we know who won...and speaking of won..Juan rescued Jill from hanging from the hoop. Juan...he seems entirely insincere. Some may think smooth...I think slimey. Oh well..off to the beach!! Mike happens to shore up a pair of speedos,tears across the beach..and dives into the ocean all to get Jill's attention. It worked.
So re-hydrate..Jill serves up the perfect recovery drink post workout...Shots!! (atta girl Jillian!) Juan dumps his drink that then drops more lines to Jillian...something about the sun hanging low and here eyes being piercingly green eyes. Now on this date..it becomes evident that David (cute trucking contractor) needs anger management. Yikes!!He's got issues. So very angry is he.
Kiptyn gets some one on one time with Jill. Now he's no Captain Conversation..but who cares..b/c Jill just wants to make out with him... Love her honesty. Jill, you're going to have to talk to him eventually. Oh well. She'll see.
Cocktail party...
Wes' words of Wisdom...it's not time to pump the brakes..it's time to give gas. So despite sporting a rose..he stated he was going to pursue some one on one time with Jill.
Tanner P continued to toe the line about his foot fetish. Doesn't her realize that he sounds crazy??
Robby (??) the bartender..didn't see much of him this show..but he stirred up a Rosmo for him an Jill...only to experience Rosmos Interruptus by Wes. This is where i again noted that he takes the tiniest sips from his drink. Maybe he thinks it makes him look cool.
In a desperate attempt to prove his spontaneity and to grab Jill's attention Brian the IT consultant stripped ..umm well ....completely and jumped into the pool. Well, Brian wasn't IT with that move. He said he liked to be the centre of attention.Hmmm not all attention isn't good attention.
Breaking surprise...The Bachelorette employs a tribal council. The bachelors have to vote out their least favourite guy. And Juan has the dubious honour of most votes..but Jill gives him the rose immunity idol..and he's saved. This only serves to stoke David's anger about Juan.
So I really liked Jill's choices..well almost all of her choices....I"m so glad she kept Reid..he seems very sweet and understated, and Brad looked quite fetching in his burberry inspired tie (yay...she kept the smart guy:) David is going to be a gong show...I think there is going to be some smack between David and Juan. I think Juan should sleep with one eye open. David seems like a loose cannon.
She did let go of Julien..but come one..Julien and Jillian...sounds wrong. Simon seemed like he wasn't really into it. The producers did stop the subtitles....maybe they got lost in translation..Glad naked Brian got the boot..and finally..she let Mathue loose. Poor guy started to cry :( Hopefully he'll be ok.
Until next week.... I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, May 18, 2009
The Rose Report- Purple Reign
It's baaacck!!! My most favourite show ever!!!
And appropriately on this most regal holiday..Queen Victoria Day.
It's all back..the roses, the limos, the flickering candles..and the white wine. Jillian-originally hailing from Peace River AB, now in Vancouver BC is looking for her Prince.
To begin there was a montage of the many faces of Jillian-using some cliched pop culture references to help us understand our new Bachelorette- the "Sex and the City " Jillian with her love of shoes, the Jessica Simpson-esque shot of Jillian washing her car in high heels and short shorts and finally a replication of a moment of the orginal Bachelorette-Mary Tyler Moore- with Jillian throwing her beret up in the air as if to say she's made if after all. ( I think the latter was a nod to the feminist bachelorette viewers...this show really can appeal to everyone:)
Well Jillian did make it from Canada to Cali....and looks like Jill's bombing around LA in a purple convertible, her perfectly coiffed hair blowing in the wind. Jillian looks fabulous, fit and fantastic for her..you guessed it..'amazing journey to fine true love'.
Back at the Bachelorette Ranch, Jillian gets to meet the 25 men who will vy for her heart...and those elusive roses. As a seasoned Bachelor/Bachelorette viewer- I think the pickings are slim (but muscular) this round:)
It's Bonus Time at the Bachelorette. In a twist, Chris announces late in the cocktail party that there are five extra to choose from. So this means that after this show, the # of bachelors left is 20 vs. the usual 15.
Purple did seem to be the colour of shirt/tie choice among the Bachelors. Maybe it's a trendy colour this year in menswear or maybe some guys found it was Jillian's favourite colour.
Here's a sampling of Jillian's subjects:
Juan...seems kinda smarmy and works with his mommy. Broke out some Spanish (his lineage is Argentinian) to impress Jillian upon their first meeting. Dude, she's from Canada, perhaps try something en francais.
Simon..the soccer guy from England...I wonder why the show put subtitles on when he's speaking..note to Bachelorette producers....it's the same language...and the British invented it.
Wes...(a budding Bachelor Idol)..comes with a guitar by the pool and a song in his heart for Jillian. Something tells me he's looking for a record deal.
Tanner P aka foot fetish guys...I can't say I've ever felt more creeped out than by Tanner P, As if his shiny, embossed sports jacket wasn't enough. His ramblings about what makes a perfect foot and how feet are so important made him sound very unbalanced. Did they phase out psychological testing for Bachelorette participant hopefuls???
Michael: the breakdance instructor...well he sure can move it, move it. His wardrobe likely has a lotta lycra in it given all the moves he has to bust all day long, but did he borrow his clothing for the show? It looked like he was wearing a woman's button down (purple) shirt and the jacket seemed a bit small for him.
Mathew (spelled Mathue)...his cowboy hat was mint. When he took it off upon approaching Jillian for the first time, I thought he did so to either to :
a) show some type of homage to the Bachelorette
OR
b) present it to Jillian because she's a country music fan.
The correct answer is
c) none of the above. He did so to show her the wicked cool autographs on it and then he pulls out a Sharpie and asks her to sign it.
My two leading favourites are Ed, the IT consultant. He seems fairly laid back, confident and well spoken and Dave the trucking contractor. Hmm..what exactly is a trucking contractor. They both seem endearing...but there are many, many episodes yet to come:O) Things are not always as they appear.
My alltime Bachelorette premiere moment was at the very end, by lawyer Stephen. Stephen seemed very proud of his recent graduation from law school and did appear quite confident. Well, his mood soured and his temperament turned quite dour when he turned up rose-less.
Fresh out of law school you'd think he'd have chosen more eloquent closing statements on exiting the Bachelorette compound. All he could come up with was.."Maybe it's a country city thing, maybe she likes country guys and I'm a city guy ..maybe she's into jumping into hay bales..is that what they do in the country..i don't know what they do in the country". I'm no lawyer, but if you don't have evidence to support your argument, then I think it's best to say nothing.
The best quote of the night goes to Stephen; "Maybe she doesn't like awesome guys".
Good to know he left with his ego intact.
The previews for the next shows look so juicy. It's gonna be a great season.
Until next time...I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And appropriately on this most regal holiday..Queen Victoria Day.
It's all back..the roses, the limos, the flickering candles..and the white wine. Jillian-originally hailing from Peace River AB, now in Vancouver BC is looking for her Prince.
To begin there was a montage of the many faces of Jillian-using some cliched pop culture references to help us understand our new Bachelorette- the "Sex and the City " Jillian with her love of shoes, the Jessica Simpson-esque shot of Jillian washing her car in high heels and short shorts and finally a replication of a moment of the orginal Bachelorette-Mary Tyler Moore- with Jillian throwing her beret up in the air as if to say she's made if after all. ( I think the latter was a nod to the feminist bachelorette viewers...this show really can appeal to everyone:)
Well Jillian did make it from Canada to Cali....and looks like Jill's bombing around LA in a purple convertible, her perfectly coiffed hair blowing in the wind. Jillian looks fabulous, fit and fantastic for her..you guessed it..'amazing journey to fine true love'.
Back at the Bachelorette Ranch, Jillian gets to meet the 25 men who will vy for her heart...and those elusive roses. As a seasoned Bachelor/Bachelorette viewer- I think the pickings are slim (but muscular) this round:)
It's Bonus Time at the Bachelorette. In a twist, Chris announces late in the cocktail party that there are five extra to choose from. So this means that after this show, the # of bachelors left is 20 vs. the usual 15.
Purple did seem to be the colour of shirt/tie choice among the Bachelors. Maybe it's a trendy colour this year in menswear or maybe some guys found it was Jillian's favourite colour.
Here's a sampling of Jillian's subjects:
Juan...seems kinda smarmy and works with his mommy. Broke out some Spanish (his lineage is Argentinian) to impress Jillian upon their first meeting. Dude, she's from Canada, perhaps try something en francais.
Simon..the soccer guy from England...I wonder why the show put subtitles on when he's speaking..note to Bachelorette producers....it's the same language...and the British invented it.
Wes...(a budding Bachelor Idol)..comes with a guitar by the pool and a song in his heart for Jillian. Something tells me he's looking for a record deal.
Tanner P aka foot fetish guys...I can't say I've ever felt more creeped out than by Tanner P, As if his shiny, embossed sports jacket wasn't enough. His ramblings about what makes a perfect foot and how feet are so important made him sound very unbalanced. Did they phase out psychological testing for Bachelorette participant hopefuls???
Michael: the breakdance instructor...well he sure can move it, move it. His wardrobe likely has a lotta lycra in it given all the moves he has to bust all day long, but did he borrow his clothing for the show? It looked like he was wearing a woman's button down (purple) shirt and the jacket seemed a bit small for him.
Mathew (spelled Mathue)...his cowboy hat was mint. When he took it off upon approaching Jillian for the first time, I thought he did so to either to :
a) show some type of homage to the Bachelorette
OR
b) present it to Jillian because she's a country music fan.
The correct answer is
c) none of the above. He did so to show her the wicked cool autographs on it and then he pulls out a Sharpie and asks her to sign it.
My two leading favourites are Ed, the IT consultant. He seems fairly laid back, confident and well spoken and Dave the trucking contractor. Hmm..what exactly is a trucking contractor. They both seem endearing...but there are many, many episodes yet to come:O) Things are not always as they appear.
My alltime Bachelorette premiere moment was at the very end, by lawyer Stephen. Stephen seemed very proud of his recent graduation from law school and did appear quite confident. Well, his mood soured and his temperament turned quite dour when he turned up rose-less.
Fresh out of law school you'd think he'd have chosen more eloquent closing statements on exiting the Bachelorette compound. All he could come up with was.."Maybe it's a country city thing, maybe she likes country guys and I'm a city guy ..maybe she's into jumping into hay bales..is that what they do in the country..i don't know what they do in the country". I'm no lawyer, but if you don't have evidence to support your argument, then I think it's best to say nothing.
The best quote of the night goes to Stephen; "Maybe she doesn't like awesome guys".
Good to know he left with his ego intact.
The previews for the next shows look so juicy. It's gonna be a great season.
Until next time...I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Just can't put my finger on it....
Okay..this time the producers weren’t kidding..this was the most dramatic finale ever. Well actually the most dramatic After the Final Rose Ceremony. Throughout the finale..sitting at the edge of my couch…I sat and watched with baited breath….I mean bated..but we, the Bachelor faithful, were baited. Baited by the internet speculation and of course by host rumors… Chris’ proclamation that ‘out of respect for the highly sensitive situation, the finale will be very intimate”.
This Finale was unlike any other..and I just couldn’t put my finger on it. Watching the finale..it just felt different. Maybe it was the fact that the last few days on New Zealand the clouds wouldn’t clear. The greyness cast a heaviness over this finale and I think it clouded Jason’s decision. As if this finale wasn’t confusing enough for Jason, we had Deanna pop over to New Zealand for what purpose..I’m still not sure. Did Quantas Air lose Deanna’s luggage?? What was with the outfit..the silver sandals and ill-matched faux suit were juxtaposed with the relaxed and rugged locale. It just didn’t fit.
She also happened to be in the southern hemisphere to tell Jason that she went for a wild card..and if she could she would go back she would have made another decision. And what does Jay say to that. Nada. (and again I must say Pappas Don’t Preach) So Deanna says “thank you for the opportunity” and tells Jason not to think with his heart but for his heart to lead. Huh??? Well I think Deanna is done with RealityTv…At least I hope so. Unless she does a cameo on the Bachelorette with Jillian.
Still can’t put my finger on why Deanna came for a visit..
Other confusing things…the Last Ditch Dates
-Why do Jason and Melissa head out in a boat in the awful weather and take the icy plunge…perhaps if was foreshadowing the perfect storm
hmmm I think it was foreshadowing..because Molly got the hot steamy date and gives Jason a fairy tale book (courtesy of Stampin’ Up scrapbooking)…forecasting her fairytale book ending…
It all still felt weird for a finale. I’m not sure where this resort was..but obviously not close to a jewellery store because someone named Emily came with three rings for Jason to choose from.
Okay..time to pick the bride..when Jason eloquently stated “Being in love with two women sucks”. Sigh…that Jason is sooo romantic.
So the ladies wake up, have a small breakfast, sit in a pool to ponder their fate…then start getting ready. Melissa seemed to predict her fate…by saying…”I’m always the dumpee”. “ Now is my chance to be happy” Yikes!! That sounded all wrong.
Molly got ready..speaking of wrong…I think her dress was from the set of 27 Dresses. Yikes..whose bridesmaid dress was she wearing??? That might have been a reason Jason didn’t pick her.
The setting for the final rose ceremony was stripped down. The only flower in sight was the lone rose atop slabs of slate. The only foliage were ferns and shrubbery…not very romantic. The path of pebbles leading to Jason seemed very difficult to negotiate in heels. The atmosphere for the finale rose seemed cold, grey and unromantic…the only sunniness was provided by Melissa’s gorgeous dress and matching disposition.
Even that was doused by a plunge in the resort pool by Jason and Melissa. That seemed odd too and I just couldn’t put my finger on it. I don’t think Ty could figure it out either…after he witnessed that he quizzically exclaimed ‘Daddy??’. Yup Ty..sometimes Daddy does dumb irresponsible things and takes a nice woman down with him.
Poor Melissa…. did foreshadow her own ending of being a dumpee?? Maybe not…notice after Jason proposed she turned her back to him. Or maybe I’m deconstructing this crazy finale a bit too much. But After the Rose Melissa showed glimmers of some strength saying that this will be a lesson learned. I hope so Melissa.
Now I’d love to hear from others…but there was much that rung hollow from the After the Rose. I think Melissa smelled a rat when she found out about Jason’s feelings for Molly. She kept saying ‘this doesn’t make sense’. She also asked him..have you seen her..talked to her??Trust your gut Melissa.
Hmmm. So Molly’s up on stage. Don’t you think she thinks it’s weird there is no audience in this After the Rose episode. After Jason says he made a mistake..I don’t think Molly seemed that shocked. And being his unelegant self, Jason says to Molly..”umm so maybe we can go for coffee or a drink and talk.” Yeah..after he dumps you on a wildly successful reality TV show he’ll buy you a latte and have a little chat???. Yeah right. Something is not quite right…can’t put my finger on it…
Not sure if this is all going to end with a ring on Molly’s finger…but you know what…
until next season…I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This Finale was unlike any other..and I just couldn’t put my finger on it. Watching the finale..it just felt different. Maybe it was the fact that the last few days on New Zealand the clouds wouldn’t clear. The greyness cast a heaviness over this finale and I think it clouded Jason’s decision. As if this finale wasn’t confusing enough for Jason, we had Deanna pop over to New Zealand for what purpose..I’m still not sure. Did Quantas Air lose Deanna’s luggage?? What was with the outfit..the silver sandals and ill-matched faux suit were juxtaposed with the relaxed and rugged locale. It just didn’t fit.
She also happened to be in the southern hemisphere to tell Jason that she went for a wild card..and if she could she would go back she would have made another decision. And what does Jay say to that. Nada. (and again I must say Pappas Don’t Preach) So Deanna says “thank you for the opportunity” and tells Jason not to think with his heart but for his heart to lead. Huh??? Well I think Deanna is done with RealityTv…At least I hope so. Unless she does a cameo on the Bachelorette with Jillian.
Still can’t put my finger on why Deanna came for a visit..
Other confusing things…the Last Ditch Dates
-Why do Jason and Melissa head out in a boat in the awful weather and take the icy plunge…perhaps if was foreshadowing the perfect storm
hmmm I think it was foreshadowing..because Molly got the hot steamy date and gives Jason a fairy tale book (courtesy of Stampin’ Up scrapbooking)…forecasting her fairytale book ending…
It all still felt weird for a finale. I’m not sure where this resort was..but obviously not close to a jewellery store because someone named Emily came with three rings for Jason to choose from.
Okay..time to pick the bride..when Jason eloquently stated “Being in love with two women sucks”. Sigh…that Jason is sooo romantic.
So the ladies wake up, have a small breakfast, sit in a pool to ponder their fate…then start getting ready. Melissa seemed to predict her fate…by saying…”I’m always the dumpee”. “ Now is my chance to be happy” Yikes!! That sounded all wrong.
Molly got ready..speaking of wrong…I think her dress was from the set of 27 Dresses. Yikes..whose bridesmaid dress was she wearing??? That might have been a reason Jason didn’t pick her.
The setting for the final rose ceremony was stripped down. The only flower in sight was the lone rose atop slabs of slate. The only foliage were ferns and shrubbery…not very romantic. The path of pebbles leading to Jason seemed very difficult to negotiate in heels. The atmosphere for the finale rose seemed cold, grey and unromantic…the only sunniness was provided by Melissa’s gorgeous dress and matching disposition.
Even that was doused by a plunge in the resort pool by Jason and Melissa. That seemed odd too and I just couldn’t put my finger on it. I don’t think Ty could figure it out either…after he witnessed that he quizzically exclaimed ‘Daddy??’. Yup Ty..sometimes Daddy does dumb irresponsible things and takes a nice woman down with him.
Poor Melissa…. did foreshadow her own ending of being a dumpee?? Maybe not…notice after Jason proposed she turned her back to him. Or maybe I’m deconstructing this crazy finale a bit too much. But After the Rose Melissa showed glimmers of some strength saying that this will be a lesson learned. I hope so Melissa.
Now I’d love to hear from others…but there was much that rung hollow from the After the Rose. I think Melissa smelled a rat when she found out about Jason’s feelings for Molly. She kept saying ‘this doesn’t make sense’. She also asked him..have you seen her..talked to her??Trust your gut Melissa.
Hmmm. So Molly’s up on stage. Don’t you think she thinks it’s weird there is no audience in this After the Rose episode. After Jason says he made a mistake..I don’t think Molly seemed that shocked. And being his unelegant self, Jason says to Molly..”umm so maybe we can go for coffee or a drink and talk.” Yeah..after he dumps you on a wildly successful reality TV show he’ll buy you a latte and have a little chat???. Yeah right. Something is not quite right…can’t put my finger on it…
Not sure if this is all going to end with a ring on Molly’s finger…but you know what…
until next season…I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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