Monday, June 16, 2014

Whoa..que c'etait ennuyeux

You didn't understand the title? Let me mime that for you:
*yawn*

En anglais: whoa..that was boring.
After a two week hiatus, I was expecting a lot more from this episode.
They are in Marseille which was a lovely  backdrop for …yawwwwn..romance and the journey to true love.

My eyebrow raising moment had nothing to do with the remaining men..it was Chris Harrison's turtleneck choice. I'm pretty sure my mom has the similar one (hey Mare.. you know mom's silverish Laundry by Shelli Segal turtleneck she bought at Winners?).  Was it that cold in Marseille..how can Andi sit there in a short shirt and shirt whilst Chris is layering in a turtleneck and jacket. Well maybe as the directly translated Croatian saying goes "Love is keeping her warm".

I thought in this episode that Andi was styled a bit more to keep more of a classic look. Well it was all great until she had to pull a white sequinned skirt.

Okay…enough of the sartorial report..it's date time.
Josh (aka 50 shades of whiteness)
I'm talking about his teeth - I am not making any racial commentary..I'll leave that (allegedly) to Andrew. Man does Josh have white teeth. I'm actually worried for his enamel. Josh got the one on one..and he is happy. Like Pharell happy.  And so is Andi..Andi digs Josh. Big time. I know she wants to get all nautical with him :) so they go sailing and exchange windy kisses bow side. They sail to the Calanques which Andy pronounces Kalonk (probably because she uses the word badonkadonk because she's southern y'all). The pull out some provisions out of a canvas bag..which happens to have glasses in it that didn't break). Is the date over yet? Main non!! they go to the Palais Longchamp…where Andi wants to have a serious conversation with him. She has dated athletes and they have a bad rep in her books (yikes..so many stereotypes in this show). And they have a serious conversation, I guess if compliments are serious conversation. They definitely were not talking about the outcome of Ukraine's election or issues about whether Russia is going to cut off its gas supply. But maybe those conversations are for non-Palais dates. Why be a buzzkill in the Palais Longchamps? Ooo la la..the date is not over! We have a private concert! Josh is pumped again that Ben Field (?)  is playing a concert. Ben was averting eye contact as actively as anyone who does hip thrusts at the gym. Andi and Josh swayed and kissed parce que aucun d'eux ne peut danser (neither of them can dance)


Group date-Mime
I'm glad a lot of it was silent. There was another performance by the men. They mimed it up in the city square. I thought most of them were pretty good. I loved that Cody chose to lift Andi- not sure if l'hotel has sufficient weights to maintain Cody's physique. Marquel was awesome and adorable as usual. And did Andi call Nick salty or sulky? I'm not sure. Neither made sense. A situation was going to go down and Marquel was going to call out Andrew for calling allegedly calling him blackie. First I thought JJ shouldn't have said that unless he knew for sure what Andrew said…but there was one moment in the show where I was moved and that's when Marquel talked about how awful it is to have perceptions and to be categorized without knowing the person. I can't say I've ever experience rascism, but none likes to be judged or pigeon holed. I'm with you Marquel. Marquel confronted Andrew face to face and relatively drama free. Good job.
The mime after party was lacking..and not in an understated way but in an underwelming way. JJ took Andi for a Ferriis wheel ride.that was thoughtful..Nick put pen to paper. Who doesn't like a bit of effort? Cody thanked Andi again for being there..i know Cody is sensitive about being bugged about being grateful so I'll say nothing.
 JJ gets the rose.

Cooking date
I'm with Brian…that is not my comfort zone..but he could have just owned it. Just slam dunked the grenouille in flour and fried them. Called time outs for kitchen make out sessions. Seems like Brian only gets confident on the basketball court. He did clue in when they went out for dinner..but he resorted to his court kiss..but took her into the kitchen to kiss her…in full view of the restaurant patrons - i'm sure some of the French were throwing around some American stereotypes in their mind.

What? No cocktail party?
To add some hint of drama, I'm guessing the producers axed the cocktail party. Andi knows what she wants..and gives 3 guys the boot so they will not go visit the boot next week.
Andrew- who doesn't get it..and says he was bullied.
Patrick- also doesn't get it..and lets us know that many people think he has marriage qualities
Marquel-adorable, loving Marquel..says this was not in God's plan..but it has helped him believe in love…Awwww…


Next week….venice..and until then…J'aime ce spectacle!!
PS Did you notice that Andi did not say y'all in France?

Monday, June 2, 2014

:(

This makes me sad. I can't write a rose report.
Makes you think about your conversations you have with people - that they may be the last ones.
RIP Eric.


Sunday, June 1, 2014

Boyz will be boyz - part un

I'm not sure what spurred this two night Bachelor event. Nothing too exciting happened..even Andi's tank top choices were underwelming.

First one on one
Nick emerged - no longer reserved. It's amazing what happens when you get out of the house, get some fresh air and get a whole new perspective. They went for a bike ride..in pink and blue helmets. She had the picnic in her basket, but then he carried it up the hill. They suddenly were clothed in hoodies. He told Andi, she had a great resume then said he had a big crush on her.
For the evening part of the date, they had dinner at the courthouse. Maybe the courthouse cafeteria caters, but they had a table in the courtyard. She asks him a ridiculous question: "you're so great, why aren't you married"..Allow me  a moment..but what the eff kind of question is that. Andy use your cross-examining skills. I don't know how one is supposed to answer that question. When people ask that question, I think they mean it as a back handed compliment but the answer is so simple that it eludes most people:
"I haven't met anyone I want to marry" I'm not sure what other type of answers one could give:
a) Oh? I'm awesome. yikes! Thanks..what am I doing here with you. I'm outta here!
b) Yeah. I'm awesome. Noone wants awesome, attractive witty and successful anymore.
c)   I don't have another option..that question is so dumb..
Nick seems like a pretty interesting guy. I'm not sure if his trepidation was a game plan or if he suddenly felt something for Andi. An Andi said she wants to turn Nick into a believer.  Well, all around the world, we all want to be loved. It seems after this date Nick is definitely a Belieber.

ps..what kind of weird trench/sport jacket was he wearing at dinner. It was like Eddie Bauer and Banana Repulic did a mash up. I also think Nick should have asked Brett the hairstylist to give him a trim and maybe some product.  I think the humidity of Santa Barbara was messing his 'do.

Boyz II Men!!
The highlight of the show was seeing Boyz II Men.. I think two of the men were hung over since they wore sunglasses the entire time…even rehearsing indoors.
This group date was the longest perhaps most drawn out group date. Their performance was horrible. Clearly there was not enough content for the two night Bachelorette extravaganza since the whole terrible performance was not edited.
The dimmest comment of this episode..and I'm guessing for this season was by Josh "For the first time I'll have to use my voice to impress a woman". Soooo, he usually signs on dates? communicates non verbally??
I actually really felt for Bradley..i don't think he picks up on any cues…he thought his voice would carry:) him in this competition..and that it would someone get him a rose.
There was a lot of enthusiasm on this date! Cody was a front runner..not due to his athletic prowess..but  his energy is crazy..maybe he's crushing some pre-workout caffeinated drink before group dates..but this guy has a lot of endorphins. He seems jacked about everything from Boyz II Men to Andi.

After the concert..they have a wind-up party. Whoa..Andi is randy..she likes to make out with all the boys. She is soaking in all the attention and praise. Bryan told he he is devoted to her. Marcus tells her he has feelings for her..and starts to rub her knee..then announces that he wants to kiss her…huge potential for awkwardness..except for the fact that Andi loves to kiss the guys. Awkwardness avoided.

Dress up date
Andi picks JJ for the one on one date. JJ the pantsapreneur…wears one of his creations with green pockets,but puts on an unspiring grey Hanes men's undershirt. Maybe that's what all the hipster pants dudes do.
They get created to age 50 years…JJ actually looks like an older man…and they go on a date feigning kyphosis and Parkinsonian symptoms. sigh.
JJ likes Andi..he kisses her on the tire in the park. somehow Andi believes she can grow old with him…not sure how she arrived at the conclusion.
At their dinner ..the turned back the clock and had a glass of wine on the couch. JJ revealed his quirkiness.and Andi told her that endeared him to her.  That's awesome…we all have our inner geek and quirks…i think JJ's quirkiness is like cream..it just rises to the top… (i like to think my inner geek is well-emulsified)
She gives him the rose…even with his paisley pants.

Cocktail party
Eric gets upstaged on his one on one time by a delivery of flowers by Nick. That was pretty slick of Nick…and very in your face move to the rest of the dudes. This is likely going to unleash a tidal wave of thoughtful gestures and gifts. Marcus was on it and wrote her a note…likely didn't have enough time for cookie-gram…but then again.the cookie thing was already taken by smooth as buttah Marquel.
Some faux drama..Josh called Andrew out for getting a number from a waitress and making a mockery of the sacred process of the Bachelor. After Cody, I vote Josh as being 2nd most likely to punch someone in the face. (this was the first episode I noticed Josh's tattoos on his biceps)..i'm not sure what they said. Andrew said (after he came down from hiding in his room) that the waitress gave him her number (I guess he couldn't refuse it). JJ is pretty upset that Andrew would do this.i'd say he has his knickers in a knot about it.

Au revoir to
Ron - he left early…for a sad reason :(
Bradley- most operas are tragedies..
Brett- he seemed non plussed about it..but his hair was totally fab.

Until next week  tomorrow…I love this show!!!!!!!






Monday, May 26, 2014

How y'all like it so far???

Is it me or does Andi use the y'all selectively? I have heard her articulate y'all and you all on separate occasions. Maybe she uses y'all for the right reasons...to appear more pedestrian, accessible, folksy and approachable. I like accents and all..but it seems sporadic. What do y'all think.

Solid episode...save for the objectification part of the program..under the guise of charity...Bachelor Gives Back...It certainly does..it recycles dating ideas..but they are egalitarian in objectifying both men and women.

I realized one of the many reasons I love watching this show....tbh, it's not for the journey, the romance, the right reasons..it's because I have this obssessive pursuit of finding the perfect tank top. And this show..and Andi particularly...gives some great ideas. Hasn't the technology, app or service been developed where we find out where to  get some of her outfits? Well except for her dresses. Those are loco. Especially the number she wore to the rose ceremony...like it came from Michael's..someone went all  a glue gun and rhinestones on that.

But now for some show commentary..
First one on one
Eric..okay..i'm sad again. I'm sad his life ended so early. He seemed so talented and interesting and focused. sigh.
I'm moving on to the group date.

Group objectification
The boys are going to strip for Andi, I mean charity. The men will get lessons from Scott, the head choreographer who divides the men creatively by dance number...army, fireman and cowboys. Scott also states that the firefighters are the top sexual fantasy of women.  It sounds like Scott has been reviewing the Annals (not Emil) of Theoretical Psychology. He really seems like a guy who understands women.
But the (strip)show must go on.
I like guys who are enthusiastic..but Cody and Craig tie for most enthusiastic..I think Cody's is fuelled by testosterone..and later fuelled up on Firefly to get his buzz going and going and going.
Cody even treated us to kissing his gun show and had a special ab show..that he said was just for Andi..but flashed the camera for all to see. He's not the sharpest thorn on the bush.
More special guests on this episode Sharleen aka Mondo and Kelly from JP's season came to...um... I'm not sure why they were actually there. They did help cover her eyes.  I wondered if Sharleen and Bradley would have a sing off..(not luck)
There literally was not much to this show...not much creativity, discretion, body fat, subtlety. To debrief (pun intended) they had an after party!! Basically Craig got really stinking drunk and someone jumped into a pool with him. You would think the producers would have stopped that. All the noise was distracting Andi on her journey for all the right reasons..and it kind of upset her. Craig got sent home..Andi has 99 problems and Craig's drunk a$$ was not one! (she takes this very seriously y'all).


Stop and smell the horses...I mean roses
I wasn't understanding the dress code. Were they trying to do a Kentucky Derby theme, in LA..but she wasn't wearing a hat..so why did she say she was wearing a 40s style dress? I didn't get it. But I thought Chris the farmer went from flip flops to wingtips with ease.  He looked staid when he walked with her arm in arm at the track. Does he have exceptional posture? Was his suit too tight? Was he uncomfortable? The pair bet on some horses and met a couple in the VIP area who were together for 55 years. Then Andi has a dinner planned for them at the track. I kept wondering...do race tracks smell? Like horses ? someone please let me know. They have dinner. Chris keeps telling the camera that Andi is the most amazing woman in the world. He tells her something similar.and Andi gives him a rose..and another surprise...!!! It's a suprise concert by The Wild Life. Now this surprise was not planned by Andi..Andi knows her dancing limitations..but her and Chris kissed..a lot..then swayed and kissed and swayed.. you get the picture.


Decision Time ..party then rose ceremony

Andi looked lovely from the neck up. I'm not sure she can outshine or outsparkle that dress. I think she is sending the message..."I like sparkly things". I think her dress also said "I want to take the plunge" Messages received.
Craig apologizes with an original song sang out of tune. Was he still drunk?
Marquel had a stunning amount of patterned clothing..socks, tie, shirt. I think he confused her into giving him a rose. Whoa..Josh coming out of left field (pun intended) and kisses her...and knocks it out of the park with Andi (I am officially out of baseball cliches now..someone please send me some). There is nothing foul about Josh (is foul a baseball term). Nick V...got the party poppin' with his self-made one on one date. Clever. I also liked (likely because I concur) with his thoughts on holding out on relationships until you 'just know'.
Does anyone know who Andi was breaking plates with.. i missed that. Was it with Tasos? That name sounds Greek. It also reminds me of the Tassimo.
I'm pretty happy with all of her choices..except..i'm not sure who JJ is. For some reason, I'm glad Cody is staying..it's not the gun show...but he seems super earnest...I cannot understand why she kept Bradley..she must love the opera..or maybe she finds him mondo. Glad Brian stayed:)

Who she pruned:
Carl..the firefighter..well..I guess Scott for the Hollywood men was wrong about his firefighter theory.
Nick S..he missed that birdie
Craig..too much firefly killed Andi's spark.

Until next weeks doubleheader.... I LOVE THIS SHOW!!


Umm..since i'm nerdy enough to write a Bachelor blog..i'll also admit that I'm so excited that Boyz II Men will be on next week. Who doesn't love 90s jamz:) I wonder who will find the End of the Road next week????But I"m sure they will save I'll Make Love to You for the FODs.


Monday, May 19, 2014

Andi's back...alright!...??

It's the Bachelorette..season #2456
Sombre intro..Eric Hill...a bachelor on the show died..and the season is dedicated to him..

I'm not sure about Andi...I like the way she tried to get Juan Pablo to communicate...but with all her cross examining skills...she couldn't get him to talk.
Well...eees okay..because Andi's got the gig.
She's quit her job, moved to LA...to find her husband!!! (sarcastic exclamation marks)

Andi is pretty enthused about the process.  The show opens with Andi's looks from business to bad-a$$. They show her in her office, err court wear..then she goes on ride alongs with police officers wearing a really oversized windbreaker...I guess they don't make small windbreakers down south.
But..back in the law court (with noone besides her, the judge, a court reporter..she asks to approach the bench..then her next shot is her packing up her degree and a binder to shelve the career for awhile) 'cause ladies finding a man is a full-time job.

Andi arrives in LA..and her sister arrives too..to..umm..help her decide between the bedazzled or the bejweled dress. Andi ditches the dress that makes her look like an Oscar statuette..and goes the jewelled one. Andi likes to sparkle. I loved her gold-yellow eyeshadow. So the sister helped her with the zipper..then she disappeared.

Well..now Andi goes to meet the guys.her previous job as a crown prosector (mainly drug cases) was to put the bad guys away...kinda like the weeding out (pun intended:) of the guys not suitable for her..not sure if she's going to put on a windbreaker for that..

Oh..not sure if it's just me..but didn't Andi say "I could find my husband her about 15 times?" Maybe she's got that on her vision board.


And here come the hodge podge of guys from the limo...quite a selection from Boyz II Men. The remarkable ones were..


Marcus..the sport medicine manager..i missed it .what does he manage? He gave her a pitch..he has a lot to give and offer..and God will forever. Whoa..that's a lotta medicine Marcus. He looks good in his suit.

JJ Pantsaprenuer: ..he's excited to be on this "love quest"...seriously..this show is too much..(I wonder who will wear the pants in the relationship)

Marquel- also a sporty dude..but I'm not sure what he does..but he's super cute..and I loved his shirt Gingham style!!!! He says he was her to complement her...aww...smooth as buttah Marquel..I even love his name!
Tasos..the wedding event coordinator....how appropriate.. He's a bit much..he wants to visit lovers bridge in Paris....but they put a lock on the mansion gate..and then Andi throws it in the fountain...
Cody..peronsal trainer with a turned up sport jacket.comes in pushing the limo..Andi jokes about what kind of personal trainer he is if he is huffing after pushing the limo. Ahem..he was pushing a limo...a bit critical Andi..he's beefy but he's enthusiastic..he seems like he would require a bit of a makeover...he's probably a bit lost when it comes to fashion unless he's in an Underarmour store.
Dude I mean Steven-the snowboard guy..i get longish hair..but he needed a bit of a clean up..
Rudie..Attorney..."May i approach the bachelorette"..so awkward..i felt he would be approaching the exit
Carl...firefighter Fort Lauderdale..:)
Jason..ugent care physician..with a Katie Holmes bob..made a diagnosis of a fever..because Andi looks hot...i had a bout of nausea
Emil...pronounce anal with m..ummm...not sure what to say about that..but I think he was going to get a swift kick in the Emil
Brett..hairstylist with a lamp because his mom told him not to arrive empty handed..how about using a five finger discount...what do you say.."Thanks for stealing for me" sigh...maybe it is a fulltime job to find a husband..

Ron- beverage sales manager.. tells her he's going to go inside and"gonna go grab a drink"..he's always on the job
Bradley...opera singer...looked slightly dishevelled..his top shirt button was unbuttoned..maybe he doesn't like to restrict his pharynx...do you think he has mondo like Sharleen did?
Josh B.. the telecommunications manager..what is that? Telus call agent?
Nick s..pro golfer seems like he's got somethin'..maybe he's got game?
Brian..starts with a wow..basketball coach from Pennsylvania..he seemed cute and sincere..I think I like him
Andrew i'm a social media marketer..most adorable smile..
Mike..bartender aka camps..he has not seen a hairstylist in awhile
Eric..explorer..cute..he gave her Peruvian dolls..he's cute..i feel sad :(
Josh..former pro baseball player..he seems confident but whoa! I'm blown away by his pearly whites

Cocktail party
Marquel...who is adorable..brings a basket of cookies and has her taste them. Then he has her focus on the black and white cookie. Love him.
Nick has a really tight shirt on. Pantaspreneur gave her the first pair of pants he made. Tasos speaks limited French with her..and tells her he wants "juice with ice cubes". I think Andrew and Patrick have some mutual admiration and perhaps a budding bromance. Josh seems sweet.
Wait a minute..there's an intruder!!!
There is a trespasser who wants to meet Andi..and it's Chris! And he really wants to meet her..Umm why didn't he apply. What a weirdo stalker.
Chris brings this option to Andi...Andi doesn't want to offend the 25 men so she declines...she likes to follow the rules.
Back at the party.
She talks to Marcus who seems culturally confused..he's Polish..his first language..but he doesn't speak Polish..but grew up with German..but doesn't know much about that either. I'm suddenly more impressed with the guy who can ask for juice with ice cubes en francais. Marcus looks better when he doesn't speak.
Oddly, Andi awards the first impression rose to Nick who made a lasting impression on her.

Rose ceremony..
I agreed with most of the choices. I kinda think Cody might be a loose canon..but maybe when he gets back into he active wear he'll feel less uptight. Happy Marquel and Josh M got a rose.

Josh B the telecommunications guy did not fare so well...he gave an unflattering monologue...who said "this is stupid..and I'm embarassing the f$#% of myself"...Ah Josh...whatcha gonna do. Hopefully as Telus says "The future is friendly"..godspeed.

Whoa..looks like there is drama this season.
Until the next sparkly episode...I love this show!!




Monday, March 10, 2014

What's in a name - a rose by any other name would still smell as sweet

Juan Pablo - any other name I could think of him would not be sweet

Whoa..JP..this ees not okay at least in my books.

Granted..when he first stepped on the wet Bachelor mansion paving stones I thought a yi yiiii (long I sound) muy caliente.

But each episode he slipped a little and fell out of my favour.
I simply can't deal with his honesty. Call me judgy but I"m not a fan of a quasi-buff, attentive though not thought provoking who is always ready to have fun, be honest and straightforward. Ugh. Super tiresome. Can't deal with the honesty. But you gotta hand it to him, he's always salsa-ready.

And you can't blame anyone for the girls for not seeing the signs, let alone the huge red flags that his cousin and parents were waving on wildly on his behalf. I think they both had their rose colored glasses or contacts on.

Clare's visit
JP has one pretty attractive family. Mind you, you juxtapose anyone who shows care, attention to JP and they start to look beautiful. I found myself contemplating whether I could date Rodolfo. Cute accent...so he's got braces..if he came to Edmonton, he could see Dr. Mar and get that sorted out..and be like Luba and be all confident in his smile.
So Clare comes..looking lovely in purple..they sit for a family meal. JP's dad pulls out her chair and JP is feeding Camilla. I think if Camilla can put on a dance recital she can handle a fork. I"m not child development expert, but I think JP missed out that Camilla can feed herself milestone
JP's mom outright told Clare that JP is rude (foreshadow to helicopter date). Clare finds his honesty refreshing.  JP's dad was so loving and told Clare she would always have a father in him. (almost a tear..sniff..te quiero JP's dad)

Nikki
Nikki looked like her makeup was melting off in but she looked lovely in her dress. They all greet her warmly. JP's mom tells Nikki he is charismatic but not easy. JP's mom also tells Nikki that JP likes ot watch a lot of TV. (Fun! watching sports that JP wants to watch on TV...i cant' think of anything else more mind numbing..oh yes I can..hearing JP talk about himself) Meanwhile dreamy Rodolfo asks her how stalwart she is if JP talks about walking out on the relationship. Nikki..get the stethescope out of your ears..stop listening to hearbeats and start listening to words..these comments are symptoms of a big problem...JP...Your Rx would be to get into that white bus and get the hell off the island....but Noooo..she thinks she can handle JP. They are sounding the fire alarms but Nikki is choosing to walk toward the burning ring of fire. (and nope..not foreshadowing to a big ole Neil Lane diamond)

Final Dates.
Okay ladies (and dudes)....if you find yourself insulted, unsure or in tears after a date..that again is great indication that this is not the right person for you.

What was with Clare's yellow shorts. I get they were cut offs but they looked like they were freshly shorn with errant string flapping in the wind. What Clare should have cut off is her date with JP when he insulted her. I was never on team Clare only because I can't get behind her "this is a my fairy tale, this is what I"ve been waiting for my whole life (read engagement)" Like really, your life's pinnacle is your engagement? But I felt sick for her when she said she felt insulted and disrespected.

But she chose to hang on to his feeble words about kids and living in Sacramento as enough of an indication that he cared about her.

ugh.

Nikki gets on a boat. Her and JP lie on the beach and talk about their life together. Since JP doesn't have a lot of foresight..the convesation is short..and Nikki looks amazing in a bikini. Back at her place she gives him a card and a photo. JP has to read the card aloud. NIkki declares her love in nice block printing..and then JP kisses her on the forehead and picks up his stuff and leaves.

Nikki is crying (but dont' worry she feels better the next day because she wants to get a proposal)


Final Rose Ceremony
Both girls wear blue (perhaps because they will both be disappointed)..and both wear awful earrings that looks like the bought at the hotel gift shop. The both have to take an additional boat ride to get to JP..this JP is so hard to get to (and go get). I'd be ticked if I did my hair only for it to be blown in 60 km/h winds.

Clare..off the boat first...because JP isn't so good with conversation Clare has to start it! Then JP starts talking...and he says he wishes the earth would suck him in. Oh..not so smooth...then he says he has to do what's best for him and say good bye. Clare denies him a hug (gets clapping from Bachelor nation)..and then says he's not the man she thought he was. Then turns around to say i'd never want my child to have a father like you . and then kinda stormed off as best as she could in heels.

Nikki is next.she still hasn't found the right primer/finishing powder to keep her makeup adhered. She has a thigh high slit and can pull it off. She has to start the conversation..the eventually JP says I love your honesty, who you are..then says he promised her dad not to propose unless he was sure..Then he says I have a ring in my pocket and I'm not going to give it to you. Nikki is nodding...i'm not sure why..but she looks a bit bewildered. He offers up a rose..she accepts and then tells her not to get cranky (oh i'm sure it's a really funny inside joke). This JP is such a funny dude.


This was way too much JP for one evening..but according to after the rose..the good news is that JP wants privacy..and he and Nikki will be starting their relationship. She loves him..Chris grills JP about his feelings for Nikki...all the while I think it is just insulting to Nikki because Chris is trying to get JP to say it because that's what everyone wants to hear..Props to JP for not caving..and if Nikki wants to stay with JP because it feels right..well then all right all right all right...

on a positive empowering note...Clare did not want couch time with JP. She had her closure and she said this was the first time she was able to stand  up to a man....well..when the student is ready the teacher will come..and JP taught her that 'ain't nobody got time for dat'.
Namaste Clare..
Andi...godspeed on your bachelorette journey...
until next time (May 2014) I Love this show!!!!!!!!!

Monday, March 3, 2014

Women Tell Not Very Much

Sometimes I skip this episode. Historically, the women aren't very nice to each other and there are a lot of montages of unflattering moments. It's not the most uplifting of television viewing.

But first, we  have  a Bachelor success story and we all know that the Bachelor likes to celebrate their (few) success stories. I think we've examined every bit of Trista and Ryan...then Molly and Jason and now Sean and Katherine. They came on to tell everyone how happy they are. Katherine didn't seem as gushy as usual. And the fireworks comment. TMI.
Then there was another another odd movie promo..last week Fast and Furious..this week Muppets Most Wanted. JP makes a cameo in the promo...not suprisingly he did a good job looking quizzical. In other interesting news, Chris Harrison was trying to rock some scruff. The previous sentence sounded as awkward as scruff looks on Chris Harrison.

The girls really didn't turn on each other, they mainly turned on Juan Pablo. Well except for Sharleen and Renee. Sharleen probably is thinking that would be a good strategy for her to appear different and above this process. I think she also had to say some nice things to soften some of her comments "I wish I was dumber"...and she explained that statement by saying she wishes she didn't think so much. Yeah right. She looked very pretty.

 And Renee..Renee is usually the nice one. During Rennee's couch time with Chris she said "we were behind"...that sounds like game talk to me. This Bachelor process must be exhausting. Sidebar- I think Renee is pretty, but I"m not sure why her makeup repertoire consists of bronzer, mascara..and some ill chosen coral shade of lipstick (good call Anto). I think Renee is going for minimalist but it sometimes looks like 'just got out of bed'. And she's coyly said 'maaaay beee" when Chris asked her if she was in a relationship not sure why she didn't answer yes or no. Well that's good..glad she's happy..(not that you need a dude to be happy, but I think Renee really wants to find love)

The jist of the complaints is that JP wasn't straight forward. Well, I think not kissing someone you are interested in is straight forward. Lauren dimly stated that JP should act engaged..but if you don't want tsomeone to be fake why would by pretend to be engaged when you're not. Then Lucy the free spirit added that JP should have acted like he was in an individual relationship with everyone? Huh? No entiendo Lucy.

Andi toned down her commentary. She conceded she was interested in him, but then she felt insulted and disrespected..and chose to sleep off the rest of the FOD.

Cassandra chastised JP for taking Renee on a hometown. Whah? Why does she care if Renee is down with it?  I was mesmerized by Cassandra's make up job..looks like she's ready for the runway.

Are we bored yet?
JP came out. I liked his purple pocket square. He's says Ees okay a few too many times.
They show the bloopers.

There was not much to uncover in this episode. I think we have all we need to know about JP..except...
Who does he choose next week? why are both the girls crying?

With the exception of Women Tell All... me encante este show!!!

Next week promises to be 'explosive'...I wonder if they will be short explosions?