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!!!