Well the Bachelorette finds herself and the 11 guys in Bavaria..Munich specifically. Germany doesn't leap to mind as a romantic destination. I think orderly, clean and timeliness - not true love...but it was a beautiful and chilly backdrop to this show.
This episode has a 1:1 and group date ...and the very awkward 2:1 date.
Worst product placement: the hotel. Chris said the name and the camera panned the hotel name. That was one of the longest hotel names I've seen. Who would remember that? That poor hotel is probably not going to get a lot of business from this show.
First 1:1 Chris.
yeah..still not sure about Chris. I think Des likes his care and attention, but he doesn't seem that interesting. They walk around town..try on some matching outfits.
Meanwhile, back in the polysyllabic hotel, Bryden is has concluded that his feelings are not 'where they should be'. So he figures he needs to crash her date and tell Des. Like now. I'm not sure what the urgency was. Bryden sets out to find them..in a city of over a million people. Meanwhile Chris and Des are square dancing and do see doe-ing to a polka beat. Seriously? Someone should have given them some polka lessons. Bryden is stopping people and asking if they have seen TV cameras (meanwhile a TV camera is falling him..and I'm betting you dollars to rose petals that the cameramen communicate with each other). As an Iraqui veteran and military person- I would have expected better reconnaisance from him.
But Bryden did find Des and sat her down on a cement step to tell her. She didn''t seem too busted up.
Chris and Des go on to dinner and surprise..she's wearing a sparkly dress..and surprise again..a private concert!!
Chris is awarded the rose.
Group date!
Oh.before the date..didn't it seem like all the guys were wearing the same hoodie...save for Michael whose hoodie strings were thicker. Maybe they were hotel issue because it was chilly in Germany.
They all got Canada Goose jackets and climbed to the highest peak on a gondola! They get a bit of yodeling in.Then they all go on some crazy fast sleds down a hill (sans helmets) and then have a little soiree in a snow castle. Des is clearly into Brooks because she nearly lunges at him to kiss him...Zak reveals on the mountain top that he thought he was going to be a priest..but on a European trip after college he stopped hearing that calling. Mikey grabs her and tells her he wants a family of five. James and Des go to a private room and kiss..and Brooks sees. Eeek. Awkward.
Brooks gets the rose!
1:1
Whoa...it's going to be tense. Michael pre-decides it's going to be Armageddon. And then he gets all legal beagle and says he's going to charge Ben with fraud and impersonating a southern gentleman.Ben and Michael set off to the date in a limo sitting beside eachother and not looking at eachother. Des meets them and tells them they will do a polar bear swim...they get changed in their swim suits..but just kidding. They are going into a hot tug. Yep a hot tug. A hot tub that is kind of a boat. Michael was trying to cross-examine Ben..which got worse when they got changed for dinner. Michael called Ben's faith and commitment as a father to question. It seemed like a really bad strategy because he seemed to be a bit like a bully. It does seem odd though that Ben wouldn't call his son while he was gone. Ben excused himself to cool down. Des went to get him..and somehow she decides to give Ben the boot!
But Ben seemed super angry in the limo..commenting that the camera men should 'wrap this up' and then says "do you want me to sit here and look unhappy", and saying he coudln't believe Michael got further than him. When I saw that I thought.."wrong reasons". Ben was looking to party in Munich...did he say something like..I want to be seen with someone in Munich? dunno..i didn't catch it..and no..still no PVR.
Fireside chat with Chris
Chris gets an update from Des. He calls Des on all her kissing of all the dudes. Okay, I knew that Des liked Brooks..but Zak as a good kisser? who knew?
But what Des knows..is that she doens't need a rose ceremony She knows who she's going to kick in the lederhosen. Meanwhile the guys are pumped to see Des especially Drew who was going to expose James' wrong reasons for being on this show. Is James really here for fame.Seems like he might be the type.
Fast forward to Rose Ceremony
Des does not need a cocktail party...her mind is made up...and her future doesn't involve Mikey.
Next stop in this world tour...Barcelona
Until next week: Ich liebe diese show!!!
Monday, June 24, 2013
Monday, June 17, 2013
All around the world
....not just a Bieber song.but this is the episode to kick off a Bachelorette world tour!!
First stop Atlantic City.
It's like Las Vegas on the ocean they say. The Bachelors hop on a flight from LA to Atlantic City to meet Des.
First one on one date goes to...yawwwn...Brad..
Date card reads "Let our love shine through"
Oops..did I just yawn? Brad seemed like a bit of a snore to me. He does have a cute kid. yes. Oddly Zak says that Brad has a 'sympathetic situation'. Huh? Perhaps he has an "Awwww" factor. But sympathy? Sometimes I give the bachelors credit that they know what words mean. Ever the optimist.
Back to Shiny Brad. Brad and Des go to the boardwalk, eat some taffy then follow their noses to chocolate and enter a chocolate factory sans hair nets. Ewww. Love before sanitation on the Bachelorette. They ride some rides...apparently exciting/streesful dates create some type of attachment on an neurochemical level. Well..the slingshot didn't cut it...because there was no bond evident at dinner. What's with Des' glitzy outfits..This time a silver jacket. What the? They were in a lighthouse...some light shining on that jacket would be a serious beacon. There is close to zero conversation at dinner. I think they even ate a few bites at dinner. Des decides to end the dinner and asks him to explore the lighthouse. They climbed about 200 stairs..it was like a cardiac stress test..and indeed..he failed to win her heart. Right at the top she tells him she is not feeling it and that she doensn't want to take him away any more from his son. So back down the stairs Brad goes...and cries a little during his exit interview. I always wonder...do they guys cry for her or for their egos? I'm never sure.
Best Group Date ever: Mr. America.
Move over Captain America...Mr. America is way more entertaining! Brooks is excited to see Des and describes her as a mystical unicorn (as opposed to the non-mystical types). I like Brooks.even though he seems like his upper lip has been Botoxed. He reminds me of Russell Brand without the accent or histrionics. The men enter Boardwalk Hall where they are told that is the location of the Miss America pageant. side note...i caught 30 unfortunate minutes of the Miss USA contest. What is the difference? When we see Miss America 2013 she is wearing a denim dress that looks like it was purchased at Marshalls and a crown. Such and odd pairing.
But back the guys....they get to pick their talent and their swimsuit...get a little coaching and then the perform in front of Miss America 2013, the mayor and Des of course.
Juan Pablo is a baton twirler. I wonder where he picked that up? Venezuela? Odd. Michael G says he has a dream of becoming Mr. America. Is there a Mr. America pageant. Mikey was upset that his swimsuit wasn't smaller. That guy cracks me up.
But on with the show!!
The Q and A session was as eloquent as I expected. It was a bit like when the guys exit the limo for the first time and try to outshine eachother with some type of ode to Des. Kasey says he's a giver and says both people in a relationship need to be a giver. Zak is fire...as it's his responsibility to light his partner's fire. Brooks is a lion and king of the forest. Did JP said that he had a daughter ? Or was he saying his future wife had to love his future daughter..and had to be a good dancer. Nothing cures a stress in a relationship like breaking out into some salsa dancing. Mikey tries to portray his sensitive side.
Then the talent portion..Brooks was hilarious..and then went a little Jimi Hendriz or Greenday by smashing his ukulele on stage. Zak wrote a song for Des..i think she got teary. Kasey tapped. Bryden did some pelvic thrusting. Mikey tried to channel Channing Tatum and Magic Mike and Chris pranced in heels. And the winner after all that was!! Kasey!! He seems like an underdog in this show..but he got the Mr. America crown.
At the poolside wrap up party, Chris reveals he writes poetry. I am a bit warm and cold with Chris - last week I liked him, this week..i'm not sure what she sees in him. But he writes and recites a poem for her. She's impressed. Zak gets to finish singing his song. It kind of sounds like it was set to the tune of She Talks to Angels..but I guess he said her wrote her a song and not the melody. And the group date rose goes to Zak (drilling Zak not publisher Zak)
Weathering the storm
This Bachelorette got serious. This time it was product placement time for the Red Cross. Des takes James on a tour of some destruction of Hurricane Sandy. It was sad to see the devastation. This was the first serious helicopter date in Bachelor history.
Then James and Des met Manny and Jan a couple who lived through Hurricane Sandy. They toured their house and listened to their story..then gave up their romantic dinner in Atlantic City to Manny and Jan (who spent their 38th wedding anniversary in a shelter). Manny and Jan got into a limo for their first time..and off to their dinner they went. They magically changed clothing in the limo by the time they got to restaurant. They also actually ate their dinner ! and were presented with a refurbished wedding album courtesy of the Red Cross. Meanwhile James and Des are keeping to real at the Baltimore Grill..where they ordered an entire pizza they did not touch. James disclosed that he cheated on his girlfriend in college...I'm not sure why he disclosed that..Des is down with his honesty then the two go back to crash Manny and Jan's date. Des says there is one more surprise! A private concert.well not so private because Des and James come too. Des and James dance a song and James tells Des how unbelievable she is..and proceeds to kiss her at any opportunity. Darius Rucker sounds good...
It seems like every second Bachelorette date is a private concert.
Decision Time
Since Brad is gone..one more guy has to go. At the cocktail party..Des arrives in another sparkly number. Bryden is not sure if he should continue to bide his time..he thinks his feelings are 'falling behind'. He has to have an awkward talk with Des. Des reassures him. Michael...writes out her name and gives some description of what each letter means to him. Nice try Michael..who doesn't like personalized attention? Ben is wearing an unsightly yellow shirt....isn't yellow the colour for jealousy?
Rose time...
I wasn't sure if Mikey was going to get one..then there was the other Zak who made no impressions during the show. Bryden had a pregnant pause before he accepted the rose. That was unnecessary. Mikey announced that she made him sweat...well maybe he was sweaty because there was no room for ventilation in his tight suit...
but the rose did not go to Zak (publishing). He cried. For who I ask???? I guess I'll never know..but what I do know is..
I love this show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
First stop Atlantic City.
It's like Las Vegas on the ocean they say. The Bachelors hop on a flight from LA to Atlantic City to meet Des.
First one on one date goes to...yawwwn...Brad..
Date card reads "Let our love shine through"
Oops..did I just yawn? Brad seemed like a bit of a snore to me. He does have a cute kid. yes. Oddly Zak says that Brad has a 'sympathetic situation'. Huh? Perhaps he has an "Awwww" factor. But sympathy? Sometimes I give the bachelors credit that they know what words mean. Ever the optimist.
Back to Shiny Brad. Brad and Des go to the boardwalk, eat some taffy then follow their noses to chocolate and enter a chocolate factory sans hair nets. Ewww. Love before sanitation on the Bachelorette. They ride some rides...apparently exciting/streesful dates create some type of attachment on an neurochemical level. Well..the slingshot didn't cut it...because there was no bond evident at dinner. What's with Des' glitzy outfits..This time a silver jacket. What the? They were in a lighthouse...some light shining on that jacket would be a serious beacon. There is close to zero conversation at dinner. I think they even ate a few bites at dinner. Des decides to end the dinner and asks him to explore the lighthouse. They climbed about 200 stairs..it was like a cardiac stress test..and indeed..he failed to win her heart. Right at the top she tells him she is not feeling it and that she doensn't want to take him away any more from his son. So back down the stairs Brad goes...and cries a little during his exit interview. I always wonder...do they guys cry for her or for their egos? I'm never sure.
Best Group Date ever: Mr. America.
Move over Captain America...Mr. America is way more entertaining! Brooks is excited to see Des and describes her as a mystical unicorn (as opposed to the non-mystical types). I like Brooks.even though he seems like his upper lip has been Botoxed. He reminds me of Russell Brand without the accent or histrionics. The men enter Boardwalk Hall where they are told that is the location of the Miss America pageant. side note...i caught 30 unfortunate minutes of the Miss USA contest. What is the difference? When we see Miss America 2013 she is wearing a denim dress that looks like it was purchased at Marshalls and a crown. Such and odd pairing.
But back the guys....they get to pick their talent and their swimsuit...get a little coaching and then the perform in front of Miss America 2013, the mayor and Des of course.
Juan Pablo is a baton twirler. I wonder where he picked that up? Venezuela? Odd. Michael G says he has a dream of becoming Mr. America. Is there a Mr. America pageant. Mikey was upset that his swimsuit wasn't smaller. That guy cracks me up.
But on with the show!!
The Q and A session was as eloquent as I expected. It was a bit like when the guys exit the limo for the first time and try to outshine eachother with some type of ode to Des. Kasey says he's a giver and says both people in a relationship need to be a giver. Zak is fire...as it's his responsibility to light his partner's fire. Brooks is a lion and king of the forest. Did JP said that he had a daughter ? Or was he saying his future wife had to love his future daughter..and had to be a good dancer. Nothing cures a stress in a relationship like breaking out into some salsa dancing. Mikey tries to portray his sensitive side.
Then the talent portion..Brooks was hilarious..and then went a little Jimi Hendriz or Greenday by smashing his ukulele on stage. Zak wrote a song for Des..i think she got teary. Kasey tapped. Bryden did some pelvic thrusting. Mikey tried to channel Channing Tatum and Magic Mike and Chris pranced in heels. And the winner after all that was!! Kasey!! He seems like an underdog in this show..but he got the Mr. America crown.
At the poolside wrap up party, Chris reveals he writes poetry. I am a bit warm and cold with Chris - last week I liked him, this week..i'm not sure what she sees in him. But he writes and recites a poem for her. She's impressed. Zak gets to finish singing his song. It kind of sounds like it was set to the tune of She Talks to Angels..but I guess he said her wrote her a song and not the melody. And the group date rose goes to Zak (drilling Zak not publisher Zak)
Weathering the storm
This Bachelorette got serious. This time it was product placement time for the Red Cross. Des takes James on a tour of some destruction of Hurricane Sandy. It was sad to see the devastation. This was the first serious helicopter date in Bachelor history.
Then James and Des met Manny and Jan a couple who lived through Hurricane Sandy. They toured their house and listened to their story..then gave up their romantic dinner in Atlantic City to Manny and Jan (who spent their 38th wedding anniversary in a shelter). Manny and Jan got into a limo for their first time..and off to their dinner they went. They magically changed clothing in the limo by the time they got to restaurant. They also actually ate their dinner ! and were presented with a refurbished wedding album courtesy of the Red Cross. Meanwhile James and Des are keeping to real at the Baltimore Grill..where they ordered an entire pizza they did not touch. James disclosed that he cheated on his girlfriend in college...I'm not sure why he disclosed that..Des is down with his honesty then the two go back to crash Manny and Jan's date. Des says there is one more surprise! A private concert.well not so private because Des and James come too. Des and James dance a song and James tells Des how unbelievable she is..and proceeds to kiss her at any opportunity. Darius Rucker sounds good...
It seems like every second Bachelorette date is a private concert.
Decision Time
Since Brad is gone..one more guy has to go. At the cocktail party..Des arrives in another sparkly number. Bryden is not sure if he should continue to bide his time..he thinks his feelings are 'falling behind'. He has to have an awkward talk with Des. Des reassures him. Michael...writes out her name and gives some description of what each letter means to him. Nice try Michael..who doesn't like personalized attention? Ben is wearing an unsightly yellow shirt....isn't yellow the colour for jealousy?
Rose time...
I wasn't sure if Mikey was going to get one..then there was the other Zak who made no impressions during the show. Bryden had a pregnant pause before he accepted the rose. That was unnecessary. Mikey announced that she made him sweat...well maybe he was sweaty because there was no room for ventilation in his tight suit...
but the rose did not go to Zak (publishing). He cried. For who I ask???? I guess I'll never know..but what I do know is..
I love this show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, June 10, 2013
3 2 1 Roses!!!!
Yawwwn...I'm sooo tired..but not of the Bachelorette...and so much to report on with my energy running on low...
What an episode!! It kept me awake...no caffeine needed.
3 2 1 Dodgeball group date!
Well..I'll tip my hat to the Bachelor for trying to level the playing field...they made the guys dress up in tight shorts...reminsicent of the roller derby date that the girls had to wear super tight short shorts. The group date guys were split on two teams to play against eachother..the winning team would have a wrap up party...Brooks got an injury and had to be whisked off to the hospital for a broken finger. It kinda reminded me of the date when Tiera had hypothermia..and had to be taken away and required oxygen. Someone medical correct me...but does one require oxygen tubes for a broken finger?
Odd thing too was that Des didn't go visit him in the hospital...but no matter...Brooks took a cab and made it to the party in the short shorts...and got to kiss Des. Chris took Des to the roof top which impressed so much that he got a rose and a private concert. Well..she likes heights so much that it takes it to the next date...
Dancing on the side of a building...
But breaking news....i mean break up news...
Some undercover brother found out that Bryan has a girlfriend and she happens to come on set to confront Brian. Stephanie is her name. Apparently Bryan said that he needed some time and told her he was going to Cali for a conference...a conference at the Bachelor mansion!!! Stephanie's voice turned all falsetto and she asked how she could do this to her and Donavon (her son)..if she really wanted to preserve her and her son's dignity...why show up on the show. Bryan didn't really deny anything, but he really didn't get a chance to talk. Chris dismisses Bryan from the show along comes Polly - the show's bouncer - who is the equivalent of security supervising a fired employee to gather their belongings before escorting them out. And he gets to leave in a black cube van....like he's off to prison.
But one's heart (and dating) must go on..
Back up high onto a building for some dancing on the side of a building...You know..Des isn't a fantastic dancer (I noted her incorrect arm placement when dancing with Chris at their private concert)...so social dance be darned...perhaps there aren't dancing faux pas when dancing on the side of a building. Kasey is up (no pun intended) for anything as long as it is with Des. Kasey seems pretty milquetoast to me. After they both get suddenly exhausted, they are to have dinner on top of the building they were dangling from...no dinner was served..but there was a sudden wind storm...Des thought it would be best to jump into the pool. Sounded like a chilly idea to me! Des is frozen..so they both sit in a stairwell. She hugged him..and gave him a back pat...I didn't sense any chemistry..
Giddy-up! Cowboy boot camp
Yep..the world needs more cowboys!!Yes...and these men looked pretty fine as cowboys..they were trained as stuntmen...and there was some product placement announcing the July 3rd release of the Lone Ranger. No surprise that Juan Pablo won (juan:) the competition...a cowboy with an accent. dreamy. They has some one on one time in barn to watch part of the Lone Ranger...and they made out..I'm not sure how much JP likes Des..but I think she's pretty smitten...and she's down with his besos. I'm guessing...Des would have taken it from boot camp to booty camp in a heartbeat. Then they all sit around a campfire. Des seems like she picked a very unsafe sweater to wear around the campfire..the dangly long tassels seemed like they would be quick to catch fire. She does snag a few guys for some private time. Bryden has one on one time with Des..Des has to bust the moves..but she's down with that. Zak claims to be love drunk with her.
Pool party trumps cocktail party
Laid back Des..wants a pool party instead of a cocktail party. Ben sneaks out to meet her and they go for a quick drive. That annoys some of the guys. I'm convinced Mikey is going to punch Ben in the face before this episode is through. I like Mikey..but he's got a temper.
I'm not up on what hipster guys are wearing for tank tops these days...but think I had a tank top from Zara that Ben was wearing. I'm not sure why the guys have such a hate on for Ben...after as Ben so astutely says "it's called the Bachelorette for a Reason..it's not called Let's be Friends". Ben ain't no TS Eliot. Brandon disclosed to Des that he loved her..and to the camera he says they are perfect together. Poor Brandon..he has so many abandonment issues....
Rose Ceremony
You know what shone at the Rose Ceremony- Des' dress.
Who designed that
What was that?
Where did they get it?
Why was that a good idea?
How did that get past any stylist?
I didn't like that dress...There are no right reasons to wear that dress.
Dan and Brandon got the sombre good bye. Brandon was stunned..and he had no more tears to cry.
Well....that's the crazy world of the Bachelorette.
Until next week...I love this show!!!
What an episode!! It kept me awake...no caffeine needed.
3 2 1 Dodgeball group date!
Well..I'll tip my hat to the Bachelor for trying to level the playing field...they made the guys dress up in tight shorts...reminsicent of the roller derby date that the girls had to wear super tight short shorts. The group date guys were split on two teams to play against eachother..the winning team would have a wrap up party...Brooks got an injury and had to be whisked off to the hospital for a broken finger. It kinda reminded me of the date when Tiera had hypothermia..and had to be taken away and required oxygen. Someone medical correct me...but does one require oxygen tubes for a broken finger?
Odd thing too was that Des didn't go visit him in the hospital...but no matter...Brooks took a cab and made it to the party in the short shorts...and got to kiss Des. Chris took Des to the roof top which impressed so much that he got a rose and a private concert. Well..she likes heights so much that it takes it to the next date...
Dancing on the side of a building...
But breaking news....i mean break up news...
Some undercover brother found out that Bryan has a girlfriend and she happens to come on set to confront Brian. Stephanie is her name. Apparently Bryan said that he needed some time and told her he was going to Cali for a conference...a conference at the Bachelor mansion!!! Stephanie's voice turned all falsetto and she asked how she could do this to her and Donavon (her son)..if she really wanted to preserve her and her son's dignity...why show up on the show. Bryan didn't really deny anything, but he really didn't get a chance to talk. Chris dismisses Bryan from the show along comes Polly - the show's bouncer - who is the equivalent of security supervising a fired employee to gather their belongings before escorting them out. And he gets to leave in a black cube van....like he's off to prison.
But one's heart (and dating) must go on..
Back up high onto a building for some dancing on the side of a building...You know..Des isn't a fantastic dancer (I noted her incorrect arm placement when dancing with Chris at their private concert)...so social dance be darned...perhaps there aren't dancing faux pas when dancing on the side of a building. Kasey is up (no pun intended) for anything as long as it is with Des. Kasey seems pretty milquetoast to me. After they both get suddenly exhausted, they are to have dinner on top of the building they were dangling from...no dinner was served..but there was a sudden wind storm...Des thought it would be best to jump into the pool. Sounded like a chilly idea to me! Des is frozen..so they both sit in a stairwell. She hugged him..and gave him a back pat...I didn't sense any chemistry..
Giddy-up! Cowboy boot camp
Yep..the world needs more cowboys!!Yes...and these men looked pretty fine as cowboys..they were trained as stuntmen...and there was some product placement announcing the July 3rd release of the Lone Ranger. No surprise that Juan Pablo won (juan:) the competition...a cowboy with an accent. dreamy. They has some one on one time in barn to watch part of the Lone Ranger...and they made out..I'm not sure how much JP likes Des..but I think she's pretty smitten...and she's down with his besos. I'm guessing...Des would have taken it from boot camp to booty camp in a heartbeat. Then they all sit around a campfire. Des seems like she picked a very unsafe sweater to wear around the campfire..the dangly long tassels seemed like they would be quick to catch fire. She does snag a few guys for some private time. Bryden has one on one time with Des..Des has to bust the moves..but she's down with that. Zak claims to be love drunk with her.
Pool party trumps cocktail party
Laid back Des..wants a pool party instead of a cocktail party. Ben sneaks out to meet her and they go for a quick drive. That annoys some of the guys. I'm convinced Mikey is going to punch Ben in the face before this episode is through. I like Mikey..but he's got a temper.
I'm not up on what hipster guys are wearing for tank tops these days...but think I had a tank top from Zara that Ben was wearing. I'm not sure why the guys have such a hate on for Ben...after as Ben so astutely says "it's called the Bachelorette for a Reason..it's not called Let's be Friends". Ben ain't no TS Eliot. Brandon disclosed to Des that he loved her..and to the camera he says they are perfect together. Poor Brandon..he has so many abandonment issues....
Rose Ceremony
You know what shone at the Rose Ceremony- Des' dress.
Who designed that
What was that?
Where did they get it?
Why was that a good idea?
How did that get past any stylist?
I didn't like that dress...There are no right reasons to wear that dress.
Dan and Brandon got the sombre good bye. Brandon was stunned..and he had no more tears to cry.
Well....that's the crazy world of the Bachelorette.
Until next week...I love this show!!!
Monday, June 3, 2013
All the right reasons
That's why I watch the show, that's why Des is on the show..and that's why (most) guys are on the show. The thing is..noone spells out what the 'right reasons' are. It's totally subjective
Brooks...
Ever smiling Brooks got the first one on one date. Des picks him up at the mansion and off they go to Winnie's wedding dresses. They pull up..and Brooks is still smiling. Des jokes that he is going to try on a dress...he's still game. But no! He gets to try on a tux. I'm confused- why are they in a wedding shop..she said she wanted him to understand her world..I thought she designed dresses. I can't say I know too many guys or girls that would think this a fun first date. But apparently it is..and they get to leave the store with the outfits on..to go eat at food truck and get mobbed by fans. They slip into something more comfortable and have a picnic at the Hollywood sign. Des declares that the Hollywood sign represents pursuing her dreams....perhaps she wants to be an actress or maybe the Bachelorette is making her dreams come true. But she declares she is really ready.Then they drive off into the night..down a scary road with gasp(!) graffiti on walls..Brooks is scared! But Des drives him to...a bridge....where dinner is served. They don't eat..and mainly talk. He gets a rose.Then there is music in the background..so they follow it..and..a private concert..where they dance and sway and twirl. Brooks is delighted. Great date.
So wedding dress shopping, wear said wedding outfit, bridgetop dining and dancing. I guess a guy would do anything for the right reasons.
Group date!! Crank that!!
Des arrives to greet the herd (didn't it seem like a huge group date?) of guys. Whoa..bad dress. She looked great in it..but it was not very nice.
There is a special guest for this date!! No...it's too early for Neil Lane. Who would thunk Soulja boy?!? What thuh?!
It's a group date rap video..All the Right Reasons...i thought for a minute that really was his new single..but soulja boy doesn't trust the Bachelorette crew with his art. He is just there to consult. Someone put a montage of Bachelor highlights in video form. Kinda funny. Loved the reference to Mesnick and Rated R. Soulja tried to teach them some dance moves. That didn't look easy.
The rap video had a wrap up party...where they guys were ramped up to talk to Des..and there was a rose! Most awkward/eager guy is Brandon..seems nice enough..but this is not an easy process. His metaphor was profound..love is like a butterfly..grip it too much it dies..too loose and it flies away? That is not a metaphor for love..it's how to keep an insect alive. Brandon tells her the story of how he raises his siblings and how he was truant in school as a result. He also tells her hw wants to just come home and love her. Whoa Brandon....laying it on a bit thich.
Zack buys Des an antique journal...for what reason? I'm sure it was a right reason. Michael G assures he's got Des' back..just like his sister, mama and nana.Mikey is getting increasingly annoyed with Ben..but for what reasons? They remain unclear. Some vague reference to Ben not being genuine. Ben seems to be growing in cheesiness and confidence...and it does secure him a rose. I think Mikey is going to punch Ben out by the end of the season. Juan Pablo is nowhere to be seen or heard :( I miss him.
One on one Bryden.
Well..Bryden sill has the same hair cut.and it has grown in a little. He gets the road trip date card. Des drives again (she does a lot of driving). She seems to drive with one hand..and the other holds her hair back. I wonder what the AAA says about that. They drive..stop for fish tacos..then go to an Orange grove..and have a picnic. Bryden has brie for the first time. He seems down to earth and pretty comfortable..then head to the ojai valley spa..for a nice dinner..and Bryden tells her about his bad accident and happens to have printed photos to show her! I like how she skipped over the wound photo. Then he tells her he joined the military after he healed..She awards a rose..and off they go to the hot tub...while all viewers wait with awkward bated breath to see if he will make move..finally Des says "kiss me already"...
Rose ceremony
Ben haters unite...Ben gives the dudes another reason to dislike/distrust him. He 'swoops' in on Michael G's disclosure about his Type 1 diabetes to spend time with her..Michael goes back to report that. Mikey gets even more fired up..Meanwhile Ben wants to kiss Des again..his cheese factor is going up again...and he seems to have a fake/forced smile...Maybe I"m siding with Mikey. Brian needs to make an impression as he picks her up and carries her to a discussion area.and they start talking relationships and marriage. Any dating 'don't' you have read or heard in any type of advice seems to fly right out the window on this show. But hey.this is reality TV:)
Some nameless dudes get the Bachelorette boot. Seriously..i don't even remember some of the guys. Will the high fiving banker was given the shove. He looked so sad. Juan Pablo was given a rose en espanol..yay.so happy he is staying. Brandon was given the last rose..phew....he was relieved.!!
Next week's show is going to get exciting..whose ex girlfriend makes an appearance..and who gets into a fight..well..we all know it will be for the right reasons.
Until next week..I love this show!!!
Brooks...
Ever smiling Brooks got the first one on one date. Des picks him up at the mansion and off they go to Winnie's wedding dresses. They pull up..and Brooks is still smiling. Des jokes that he is going to try on a dress...he's still game. But no! He gets to try on a tux. I'm confused- why are they in a wedding shop..she said she wanted him to understand her world..I thought she designed dresses. I can't say I know too many guys or girls that would think this a fun first date. But apparently it is..and they get to leave the store with the outfits on..to go eat at food truck and get mobbed by fans. They slip into something more comfortable and have a picnic at the Hollywood sign. Des declares that the Hollywood sign represents pursuing her dreams....perhaps she wants to be an actress or maybe the Bachelorette is making her dreams come true. But she declares she is really ready.Then they drive off into the night..down a scary road with gasp(!) graffiti on walls..Brooks is scared! But Des drives him to...a bridge....where dinner is served. They don't eat..and mainly talk. He gets a rose.Then there is music in the background..so they follow it..and..a private concert..where they dance and sway and twirl. Brooks is delighted. Great date.
So wedding dress shopping, wear said wedding outfit, bridgetop dining and dancing. I guess a guy would do anything for the right reasons.
Group date!! Crank that!!
Des arrives to greet the herd (didn't it seem like a huge group date?) of guys. Whoa..bad dress. She looked great in it..but it was not very nice.
There is a special guest for this date!! No...it's too early for Neil Lane. Who would thunk Soulja boy?!? What thuh?!
It's a group date rap video..All the Right Reasons...i thought for a minute that really was his new single..but soulja boy doesn't trust the Bachelorette crew with his art. He is just there to consult. Someone put a montage of Bachelor highlights in video form. Kinda funny. Loved the reference to Mesnick and Rated R. Soulja tried to teach them some dance moves. That didn't look easy.
The rap video had a wrap up party...where they guys were ramped up to talk to Des..and there was a rose! Most awkward/eager guy is Brandon..seems nice enough..but this is not an easy process. His metaphor was profound..love is like a butterfly..grip it too much it dies..too loose and it flies away? That is not a metaphor for love..it's how to keep an insect alive. Brandon tells her the story of how he raises his siblings and how he was truant in school as a result. He also tells her hw wants to just come home and love her. Whoa Brandon....laying it on a bit thich.
Zack buys Des an antique journal...for what reason? I'm sure it was a right reason. Michael G assures he's got Des' back..just like his sister, mama and nana.Mikey is getting increasingly annoyed with Ben..but for what reasons? They remain unclear. Some vague reference to Ben not being genuine. Ben seems to be growing in cheesiness and confidence...and it does secure him a rose. I think Mikey is going to punch Ben out by the end of the season. Juan Pablo is nowhere to be seen or heard :( I miss him.
One on one Bryden.
Well..Bryden sill has the same hair cut.and it has grown in a little. He gets the road trip date card. Des drives again (she does a lot of driving). She seems to drive with one hand..and the other holds her hair back. I wonder what the AAA says about that. They drive..stop for fish tacos..then go to an Orange grove..and have a picnic. Bryden has brie for the first time. He seems down to earth and pretty comfortable..then head to the ojai valley spa..for a nice dinner..and Bryden tells her about his bad accident and happens to have printed photos to show her! I like how she skipped over the wound photo. Then he tells her he joined the military after he healed..She awards a rose..and off they go to the hot tub...while all viewers wait with awkward bated breath to see if he will make move..finally Des says "kiss me already"...
Rose ceremony
Ben haters unite...Ben gives the dudes another reason to dislike/distrust him. He 'swoops' in on Michael G's disclosure about his Type 1 diabetes to spend time with her..Michael goes back to report that. Mikey gets even more fired up..Meanwhile Ben wants to kiss Des again..his cheese factor is going up again...and he seems to have a fake/forced smile...Maybe I"m siding with Mikey. Brian needs to make an impression as he picks her up and carries her to a discussion area.and they start talking relationships and marriage. Any dating 'don't' you have read or heard in any type of advice seems to fly right out the window on this show. But hey.this is reality TV:)
Some nameless dudes get the Bachelorette boot. Seriously..i don't even remember some of the guys. Will the high fiving banker was given the shove. He looked so sad. Juan Pablo was given a rose en espanol..yay.so happy he is staying. Brandon was given the last rose..phew....he was relieved.!!
Next week's show is going to get exciting..whose ex girlfriend makes an appearance..and who gets into a fight..well..we all know it will be for the right reasons.
Until next week..I love this show!!!
Monday, May 27, 2013
#amazing journey #will you accept these abs #magic armour and dipping are epic fails
Ahhh...It's back..and I love it..
Dez the wedding dress designer is the Bachelorette...how fitting! No pun intended.
But you know what was intended was the cliches..Cinderella/fairytale/ sweeping off her feet/happy ending.
Dez is pretty, sweet, genuine..but unoriginal..
But who isn't down with a little Disney....especially when you are on the amazing journey to true love.
We know the Dez is ready for love...(isn't that the name of another reality show?)
But on with this show.
Dez is set up in a Malibu mansion with a cute baby blue Bentley. Sweet house, sweet ride..hopefully the ride will not be too bumpy.
Before the bachelors arrive..Dez cruises around Malibu..in the Bentley...then on roller skates.
She has amazing abs...I'm going to watch her carb intake this season for sure.
So let's bring on the men. Wow..what a crop...Dez gets decked out in a mermaid inspired metallic dress..ready to meet the 25 suitors.
They are mostly too much..some not quite enough..but here are my highlights..
Will the high fivin' financial dude that does Bikram yoga. Does he seriously walk around giving random high fives in Chicago...mind you I got a random high five on Victoria promenade the other day. It was kinda fun...Namaste brother.
Drew...whoa..tough childhood...he seems super focused and mature
Nick...brought his bag of tricks to the Bachelor mansion. I think this guy wants a Vegas show and not a date. I could see him working the clothier angle to establish what they had in common..but I thought it was a bad omen that he made a white paper rose turn into a real one..dude..the show is about red roses. he could have produced a rose and given it to himself.
Brendon..he seems nice..but I think he could have gotten a stylist to get his hair cut instead of his army issue 'do. He needed a style and a bit of product.
Brad-accountant..brought a bone. I get the sentiment..but odd to carry a bone in your pocket on a date (oops..I"ll just not comment further...I mean odd to bring a wish bone.. you know what I mean??!!)
Kasey....whenever I hear the name Kasey..I think 'guard and protect your heart"...that's a Bachelorette memory burned in my brain.
Mikey..love is name..love that he's a trades guy...seems to keep it real. But what was all his talk about family ..got a litle mafiosa sounding..but I like Mikey...
Jonathan....well..he handed Dez a brazen card that spelled out an invitation to a fantasy suite.For a lawyer he did not argue his case. He was pretty bad at reading her response to it...but I think he was a bit blunted by the alcohol..with attempts 2 and 3.
Zak...will you accept these abs..best line of the night! His abs and cannon ball in the pool secured him a rose. He doens't seem like the brightest guy..but hey.at least he got a rose.
James..I thought Mikey was intense..but James brought the loyalty.
Larry...IQ does not equal social graces. Larry the ER doctor tried to spin and dip Dez..but instead she tripped up in her dress..then Larry awkwardly left. Larry was then quite lethargic at the party..did he pop an Ativan..some Oxycontin...at one point Dez asked if he was sleepy!
Diogo..the ski resort operator....had likely the most expensive rental of the night....a suit of armour. While his armour was rock solid..his charm was not...nice try.it seemed to fit into the triteness of the show nicely. But when he took off his armour...he was definitely lacklustre.
Now who puts the lust back in lustre is Juan Pablo....hello Venezualan soccer player! sigh...she got schooled in pronouncing his name..but I think Dez was a little lost in the mystique of Juan Pablo. sigh...Juan...thanks for showing up:)
Ben..and Brody...adorable cuteness Brody...Ben's son..gave Dez a flower...awwwww!! Ben brought him to show her his son.very upfront..pretty clever..but now she knows..apparently brody wanted to go to the party...
The cocktail party didn't get too crazy save for Zak's dip in the pool, Jonathon's one armed push-ups to prepare for the fantasy suite. Ok..call me naive..but what was up with the one armed push ups?
Nick pulled more card tricks (yawn..I think Dez wants a different kind of magic)
Dez kicked Jonathan to the mansion curb. What was that guy thinking? Again...IQ does not equal social graces. Poor Diogo also got the boot (i'm not sure where his armour was)...and Larry was befuddled. He thought it was the dip. No Larry.because you seem like a ding dong..and very spacey. He even told the camera that he practiced dipping 50 people and very few people had a problem with it.
cutest quote: Diogo upon exiting..told the cameras.."I have an explosion of love inside" Awww...Diogo..I hope you find someone...
Until next time: #I love this show
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Dez the wedding dress designer is the Bachelorette...how fitting! No pun intended.
But you know what was intended was the cliches..Cinderella/fairytale/ sweeping off her feet/happy ending.
Dez is pretty, sweet, genuine..but unoriginal..
But who isn't down with a little Disney....especially when you are on the amazing journey to true love.
We know the Dez is ready for love...(isn't that the name of another reality show?)
But on with this show.
Dez is set up in a Malibu mansion with a cute baby blue Bentley. Sweet house, sweet ride..hopefully the ride will not be too bumpy.
Before the bachelors arrive..Dez cruises around Malibu..in the Bentley...then on roller skates.
She has amazing abs...I'm going to watch her carb intake this season for sure.
So let's bring on the men. Wow..what a crop...Dez gets decked out in a mermaid inspired metallic dress..ready to meet the 25 suitors.
They are mostly too much..some not quite enough..but here are my highlights..
Will the high fivin' financial dude that does Bikram yoga. Does he seriously walk around giving random high fives in Chicago...mind you I got a random high five on Victoria promenade the other day. It was kinda fun...Namaste brother.
Drew...whoa..tough childhood...he seems super focused and mature
Nick...brought his bag of tricks to the Bachelor mansion. I think this guy wants a Vegas show and not a date. I could see him working the clothier angle to establish what they had in common..but I thought it was a bad omen that he made a white paper rose turn into a real one..dude..the show is about red roses. he could have produced a rose and given it to himself.
Brendon..he seems nice..but I think he could have gotten a stylist to get his hair cut instead of his army issue 'do. He needed a style and a bit of product.
Brad-accountant..brought a bone. I get the sentiment..but odd to carry a bone in your pocket on a date (oops..I"ll just not comment further...I mean odd to bring a wish bone.. you know what I mean??!!)
Kasey....whenever I hear the name Kasey..I think 'guard and protect your heart"...that's a Bachelorette memory burned in my brain.
Mikey..love is name..love that he's a trades guy...seems to keep it real. But what was all his talk about family ..got a litle mafiosa sounding..but I like Mikey...
Jonathan....well..he handed Dez a brazen card that spelled out an invitation to a fantasy suite.For a lawyer he did not argue his case. He was pretty bad at reading her response to it...but I think he was a bit blunted by the alcohol..with attempts 2 and 3.
Zak...will you accept these abs..best line of the night! His abs and cannon ball in the pool secured him a rose. He doens't seem like the brightest guy..but hey.at least he got a rose.
James..I thought Mikey was intense..but James brought the loyalty.
Larry...IQ does not equal social graces. Larry the ER doctor tried to spin and dip Dez..but instead she tripped up in her dress..then Larry awkwardly left. Larry was then quite lethargic at the party..did he pop an Ativan..some Oxycontin...at one point Dez asked if he was sleepy!
Diogo..the ski resort operator....had likely the most expensive rental of the night....a suit of armour. While his armour was rock solid..his charm was not...nice try.it seemed to fit into the triteness of the show nicely. But when he took off his armour...he was definitely lacklustre.
Now who puts the lust back in lustre is Juan Pablo....hello Venezualan soccer player! sigh...she got schooled in pronouncing his name..but I think Dez was a little lost in the mystique of Juan Pablo. sigh...Juan...thanks for showing up:)
Ben..and Brody...adorable cuteness Brody...Ben's son..gave Dez a flower...awwwww!! Ben brought him to show her his son.very upfront..pretty clever..but now she knows..apparently brody wanted to go to the party...
The cocktail party didn't get too crazy save for Zak's dip in the pool, Jonathon's one armed push-ups to prepare for the fantasy suite. Ok..call me naive..but what was up with the one armed push ups?
Nick pulled more card tricks (yawn..I think Dez wants a different kind of magic)
Dez kicked Jonathan to the mansion curb. What was that guy thinking? Again...IQ does not equal social graces. Poor Diogo also got the boot (i'm not sure where his armour was)...and Larry was befuddled. He thought it was the dip. No Larry.because you seem like a ding dong..and very spacey. He even told the camera that he practiced dipping 50 people and very few people had a problem with it.
cutest quote: Diogo upon exiting..told the cameras.."I have an explosion of love inside" Awww...Diogo..I hope you find someone...
Until next time: #I love this show
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Monday, March 11, 2013
Bachelor or Big Love?
It all comes down to this? Who does Sean choose?? The big finale.
But Dallas (not Houston)..we gotta problem. He's falling in love with both women.
So oddly, Sean is hoping his family provides him with clarity (but not with the final answer - that's So You Want to be a Millionaire).
This conclave is happening, not with the other big conclave..but in Thailand. As an aside, I'm not sure when meet the parents started to happen on an island rather than his hometown.
For Sean's family we have the loving Sherry and Jay. Sean's sister (looking more fashionable than last time)..her very cute and mostly mute husband..and the two adorable kids.
First candiDATE: Catherine
Catherine arrives wearing a pretty dress and bearing a gift. Hugs to all. The all side outside at angles where they need to shoot sideward glances at each other...and they toast eachother with water instead of wine. After not eating much, Sherry takes Catherine aside..and Sherry says she wants to see the passion. Odd to hear coming from a parent. Catherine talks mainly how comfortable she feels with Sean. Sherry gives thumbs up..not sure if Sherry feels the sizzle..and off Catherine goes to see Jay. Jay is so loveable.and assures Catherine that he will be her big fan and supporter. I get tearful..because I remember that Catherine's dad suffers from mental illness and doesn't give that same support. Catherine gets teary too.
Back to the guest room, Sean announces that Catherine must go..where and why..i'm not sure..but she's gotta go. The sister and husband don't say much..and the kids are cute.
Later Catherine..'cuz there's another girl that Sean can also see equally as his wife. Again, an odd statement..you want to marry both. I think that's only ok is some states.
Lindsey
Lindsey arrives wearing a dress and bearing a slightly larger gift bag. I'd really like to know what they buy for gifts.
Lindsey and Jay sit for a chat. Lindsey makes slightly unladylike leg positioning in her short dress. Lindsey frequently peppers conversation with.'we did the coolest thing ever'' and "I want to hang out with him for the rest of my life". Slang aside..she's likeable.and Jay tells her that he's been praying for Sean's wife.since the day Sean was born.
Lindsey..who also likes to get her prayer on feels that this must be her..since she's been waiting her whole life (all of 24 years) for this to happen.
Not to take away from the moment..but who told Jay to layer a flourescent pink t-shirt under his denim shirt. Did Sean lend Dad one of his poor sartorial choices?
Well now...what a dilemma...Jay thinks it's a win win situation..as in both the girls are winners. and Mama Sherry has a mini meltdown..she thinks he doesn't have enough time to make this decision..C'mon Sherry..he's had a whole TWO months.
Last chance dates (not to be confused with Fantasy over nights)
This is the last chance for the girls to make sure that Sean knows how they feel.
Lindsey..
looking super cute in her grey tank top (how does she not get sweat stains on her grey tank top), necklace and and salmon pink shorts..they go for a boat ride..and get all lovely sandwiched between the two rowing boat guys. The boat dudes likely care less and hope the two tip well. Lindsey and Sean seem super duper into eacother. They go and quickly change somewhere and have a dinner..and let some family, happiness and love lanterns go. Sean romantically tells her that he pictures her as a hot old chick. He's pretty fly for a white guy. Lindsey says she loves him..and later states they kiss so much because that's the way Sean communicates when he can't use words..he uses saliva.
Sean seems set on Lindsey..so he's looking for a sign with Catherine
Catherine
Catherine is looking ravishing in purple. Sean is also wearing a purple t-shirt as he lumbers along to greet Catherine. Is picking the same colored top a sign???? They meet in a clearing for their date....
to ride an elephant!!??!!! Hey..we trail ride in the rockies...may as well elephant ride in Thailand.
I've never ridden an elephant..but why must one wear elephant pants whilst riding an elephant? Is that this creature's answer to jodhpurs? Again..they had matching pants too...
They look cute riding the elephant.
Back at the hotel room..Catherine gets serious..and tells him how comfortable he makes her feel.and how much she cares..and she can't tell the reaction from him!! He leaves...and she goes after him..crying. I"m starting to lose faith that he's going to pick Catherine...I"m staring to inch near the edge of my seat.
Decision day.
Decision day..means a visit from Neil Lane. Neil flys out from LA to Thailand with his dated looking attache of diamond rings. Sean remembers Neil..from Emily days..and says "Nice to see you again". Neil of course.loves his job...bring happiness and product placement to each Bachelor show. Sean picks a ring.
Then decision day requires careful reflection. Topless. Sometimes Sean reflects by the reflecting pond. After her showers..a Bachelor first..I think Sean was applying moisturizer to his finely toned self. Too funny. Next time maybe we'll see some tooth flossing. or my personal fave..public nail clipping.
But..sadly..it's time. Sean is done thinking and has to put his shirt on.
The girls are getting ready too...Lindsey picked silver and sparkly and Catherine chose gold.
First one out of the limo..I mean Mitsubushi...Lindsey?!?
Whah? Statistically speaking...she has a 90% chance of being booted...only 10% of Bachelorettes who arrive first are chosen. Lindsey steps out and carefully walks across a foot bridge and a curving footpath by the Koi pond. What is going on?? Sean looks a little sad. And then he says it..the Bachelor compliment sandwich...positive..negative (I don't want you)..positive.(but you are wondeful and I care about you)..Lindsey is shocked!! She was so confident for this day. She calls it a day and takes her shoes off and walks off. Sean tries to explain how hard this is for him.Ummmthat is falling on deaf ears.
One unladylike step into the SUV and off she goes...crying..and wondering why her lifelong dream was dangled in front of her..and then removed.
The letter?
So Catherine is in? But what about the letter.
Whilst Sean is waiting..Chris hands him a letter.and its from Catherine...I thought she was going to dump Sean's fine self..but alas ..it's a love letter.a final note in her series of cute notes
Catherine arrives...looking a bit like Pocahontas/Oscar statuette..but she's still beautiful and cute at the same time. Sean delivers a lovely heartfelt proposal..and Catherine looks like she might be hyperventilating...Cool thing is that she doesn't even check out the diamond..she just says yes..and tells him how great he looks..
and of course they ride off on an elephant...but this time .there's a bench...
And that is precisely why
I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!
But Dallas (not Houston)..we gotta problem. He's falling in love with both women.
So oddly, Sean is hoping his family provides him with clarity (but not with the final answer - that's So You Want to be a Millionaire).
This conclave is happening, not with the other big conclave..but in Thailand. As an aside, I'm not sure when meet the parents started to happen on an island rather than his hometown.
For Sean's family we have the loving Sherry and Jay. Sean's sister (looking more fashionable than last time)..her very cute and mostly mute husband..and the two adorable kids.
First candiDATE: Catherine
Catherine arrives wearing a pretty dress and bearing a gift. Hugs to all. The all side outside at angles where they need to shoot sideward glances at each other...and they toast eachother with water instead of wine. After not eating much, Sherry takes Catherine aside..and Sherry says she wants to see the passion. Odd to hear coming from a parent. Catherine talks mainly how comfortable she feels with Sean. Sherry gives thumbs up..not sure if Sherry feels the sizzle..and off Catherine goes to see Jay. Jay is so loveable.and assures Catherine that he will be her big fan and supporter. I get tearful..because I remember that Catherine's dad suffers from mental illness and doesn't give that same support. Catherine gets teary too.
Back to the guest room, Sean announces that Catherine must go..where and why..i'm not sure..but she's gotta go. The sister and husband don't say much..and the kids are cute.
Later Catherine..'cuz there's another girl that Sean can also see equally as his wife. Again, an odd statement..you want to marry both. I think that's only ok is some states.
Lindsey
Lindsey arrives wearing a dress and bearing a slightly larger gift bag. I'd really like to know what they buy for gifts.
Lindsey and Jay sit for a chat. Lindsey makes slightly unladylike leg positioning in her short dress. Lindsey frequently peppers conversation with.'we did the coolest thing ever'' and "I want to hang out with him for the rest of my life". Slang aside..she's likeable.and Jay tells her that he's been praying for Sean's wife.since the day Sean was born.
Lindsey..who also likes to get her prayer on feels that this must be her..since she's been waiting her whole life (all of 24 years) for this to happen.
Not to take away from the moment..but who told Jay to layer a flourescent pink t-shirt under his denim shirt. Did Sean lend Dad one of his poor sartorial choices?
Well now...what a dilemma...Jay thinks it's a win win situation..as in both the girls are winners. and Mama Sherry has a mini meltdown..she thinks he doesn't have enough time to make this decision..C'mon Sherry..he's had a whole TWO months.
Last chance dates (not to be confused with Fantasy over nights)
This is the last chance for the girls to make sure that Sean knows how they feel.
Lindsey..
looking super cute in her grey tank top (how does she not get sweat stains on her grey tank top), necklace and and salmon pink shorts..they go for a boat ride..and get all lovely sandwiched between the two rowing boat guys. The boat dudes likely care less and hope the two tip well. Lindsey and Sean seem super duper into eacother. They go and quickly change somewhere and have a dinner..and let some family, happiness and love lanterns go. Sean romantically tells her that he pictures her as a hot old chick. He's pretty fly for a white guy. Lindsey says she loves him..and later states they kiss so much because that's the way Sean communicates when he can't use words..he uses saliva.
Sean seems set on Lindsey..so he's looking for a sign with Catherine
Catherine
Catherine is looking ravishing in purple. Sean is also wearing a purple t-shirt as he lumbers along to greet Catherine. Is picking the same colored top a sign???? They meet in a clearing for their date....
to ride an elephant!!??!!! Hey..we trail ride in the rockies...may as well elephant ride in Thailand.
I've never ridden an elephant..but why must one wear elephant pants whilst riding an elephant? Is that this creature's answer to jodhpurs? Again..they had matching pants too...
They look cute riding the elephant.
Back at the hotel room..Catherine gets serious..and tells him how comfortable he makes her feel.and how much she cares..and she can't tell the reaction from him!! He leaves...and she goes after him..crying. I"m starting to lose faith that he's going to pick Catherine...I"m staring to inch near the edge of my seat.
Decision day.
Decision day..means a visit from Neil Lane. Neil flys out from LA to Thailand with his dated looking attache of diamond rings. Sean remembers Neil..from Emily days..and says "Nice to see you again". Neil of course.loves his job...bring happiness and product placement to each Bachelor show. Sean picks a ring.
Then decision day requires careful reflection. Topless. Sometimes Sean reflects by the reflecting pond. After her showers..a Bachelor first..I think Sean was applying moisturizer to his finely toned self. Too funny. Next time maybe we'll see some tooth flossing. or my personal fave..public nail clipping.
But..sadly..it's time. Sean is done thinking and has to put his shirt on.
The girls are getting ready too...Lindsey picked silver and sparkly and Catherine chose gold.
First one out of the limo..I mean Mitsubushi...Lindsey?!?
Whah? Statistically speaking...she has a 90% chance of being booted...only 10% of Bachelorettes who arrive first are chosen. Lindsey steps out and carefully walks across a foot bridge and a curving footpath by the Koi pond. What is going on?? Sean looks a little sad. And then he says it..the Bachelor compliment sandwich...positive..negative (I don't want you)..positive.(but you are wondeful and I care about you)..Lindsey is shocked!! She was so confident for this day. She calls it a day and takes her shoes off and walks off. Sean tries to explain how hard this is for him.Ummmthat is falling on deaf ears.
One unladylike step into the SUV and off she goes...crying..and wondering why her lifelong dream was dangled in front of her..and then removed.
The letter?
So Catherine is in? But what about the letter.
Whilst Sean is waiting..Chris hands him a letter.and its from Catherine...I thought she was going to dump Sean's fine self..but alas ..it's a love letter.a final note in her series of cute notes
Catherine arrives...looking a bit like Pocahontas/Oscar statuette..but she's still beautiful and cute at the same time. Sean delivers a lovely heartfelt proposal..and Catherine looks like she might be hyperventilating...Cool thing is that she doesn't even check out the diamond..she just says yes..and tells him how great he looks..
and of course they ride off on an elephant...but this time .there's a bench...
And that is precisely why
I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, February 25, 2013
They all fall down
I didn't watch the Oscars on Sunday night, but I heard it was slow and not that entertaining. I dunno..I think the majority of this episode of the Bachelor was slow..until the end where it got slow..and somewhat entertaining.
For the uninitiated...this is the Fantasy OverNight Date episode..or the FOD as I like to call them. I'm not sure why they call them fantasy to be honest. Is it the audience that has the fantasy, the imagination or mental images of what will happen? Others call me naive, but I didn't think there was always consumation (is that a word?)on the FODs...in this episode I think that its especially true.
I love the Bachelor ritual, almost as much as my I love my Americano from Transcend in the morning, but this FOD was formulaic and pretty much a snore.
Romantic scenery (Thailand) + beach + nighttime eating + date card + accepting the key =FOD
What we have in common is that all of them are falling/fallen for Sean. That adds a bit of complexity, but not a lot of layers to the episode.
The show starts with a retro video montage - that's likely to fill time that the dates lacked.
Lindsey: Market, beach, dinner, date
Lindsey said she wanted to do regular things like go to the market...and Sean made that dream come true Asian island style. There ain't no bug eating, fluroscent chick market in Missouri. As we have been told almost as many times as we have heard the word amazing that Sean wants an adventurous partner. So they embark on some bug eating. And Lindsey does it! Does that mean she'll make an amazing wife..well according to Sean's rules of conduct. yup!
Sean picks up some tacky swim trunks. They have to test them..so they have a beach date..and then a dinner date..Lindsey needs to bust out I love you....or else she's in danger of now showing her commitment.Oh..and then there is a random dance. No, not the Harlem shake, but a traditional Thailand dance...I was kind of creeped out by the protruding fingernail extensions. It was a short dance..and then the dancers trundled off..and Ashlee agrees to the date card.
yawn.
Ashlee- how many times does she says she loves Sean- let me count the ways.
The two aren't even on the date and Ashlee is on record to say how much she loves Sean. He's probably my true love she says. Probably your true love?
You know what else we know about Ashlee..she has a wall (that's she's trying to scale) and that she fears abandonment. Got it...like 3 episodes ago...but this is her schtick. Sean is helping her grown and blossom. A- a- a -ashlee...she's keeps growing and growing and growing.
The two set off on a boat..for some island and beach time..but they must get through an adventure together. They must swim through a dark cave...and remember..what does Ashlee fear...
Abandonment.
Correct..so she must trust Sean and hold on.
Huh? seriously how are the two related. She will not be abandoned in the cave..the camerapeople are there.
But Aslee wisely states..that life is like an alleyway and you don't know the outcome. Well, yeah..you know the outcome..you come to the end of the alley.
Ashlee ain't no Aristotle.
In case you didn't watch..they get through the cave..they see the light..literally. Ashlee is born again!...I thought that already happened with the Polar Bear Dip in Lake Louise..but she's a reborn born again.
This is a very spiritual show.
They have a beach date..and then miraculously they are transformed in different outfits and Ashlee has straightened hair. They are on a dinner date...Ashlee has a cooing/baby voice that is annoying and Sean and Ashlee both talk about how others are question why they are still single.
At the dinner date.. you know what's coming...the date card!! And Ashlee said earlier..she doesn't really agree with it if he is "date carding" all the other women. Suddenly the Bachelor gets very conservative. They talk about the card..and agree it is about spending time together sans cameras.
Ashlee wants to make sure that she doesn't want to make it look like a boundary is being crossed. But I thought Ashlee was about tearing down walls. I'm getting mixed up with her metaphors.
Ashlee..made sure to specify the type of ring she wanted as well as letting him know her ring size. Whoa. Weird.
Catherine
Catherine is my favourite..she's pretty, funny but she got all self conscious. It seemed to come out of nowhere..she's stumped about why a boy like Sean would like a girl like her. ???
Catherine and Sean have a boat date..one Titanic moment . They chat on the boat..and Catherine admits she was pi$$ed at her sisters. They seriously threw her under the limo. Catherine says she talks to her friends more than her sisters..because there is jealously there. Ahh...that's too bad. That can't feel good. Catherine got into some body image issues and then tells Sean she can't believe that he is with her. Huh..is she trying for the same type of vulnerability as Ashlee. I want to old Catherine back
She mentions she's ready to jump with Sean..then they do together..in the water.
Catherine also wants to tell Sean that she is not into the FOD...but she needs to let him know that she is pretty traditional. This is a new trend in the Bachelor. Sean reassures that he wants to talk to her..
Yep. Talk...She says yes.
After all that talking..it's decision time. Sean takes some time with Chris prior to viewing the video messages. Chris is looking good..but his hair is a wee puffy in the humidity. Sean watches the videos..and looks sombre while he watches Ashlee..does this mean Ashlee's gone??????
Ceremony...
All the girls look lovely..the two conservative girls have a lot of chest going on. Catherine looked like she was channeling a flamenco dancer..and Ashlee's dress straps looked like they could not handle the weight of her chest.
Dramatic...and drawn out. First rose..Lindsey? (really...she seems immature)
Second and final rose...now this was a super long deliberation..goes to CATHERINE!!! yay!!
Oh..but Ashlee..I think I heard her rebuilding the walls as she glared at him..she didn't look hurt she looked angry...she walks past him and he says can I walk you out..and he asks to explain. She stops and he doesn't really explain..all he says that he thought she was the one in the beginning. Then he says I hope you understand. I get why Sean didn't pick her...She talked about Sean like he was her life coach. For some reason..She couldn't get into the SUV on the side she was standing by..so she had to go to the other side...and doesn't say good bye.
How long was she driving in that SUV...she finally broke into a few tears...and it looked dark outside. Meanwhile shots of Sean with his head hanging low and it was still daylight. Ashlee did a pretty good job of keeping it together. I think the next dude will be good for Ashlee..i think Sean was good a paving the way (through the wall).
What will the next week bring? The WTA (women tell all!!) I typically don't watch that episode..but there will be a lot of interesting updates.
But the week following.a 3 HOUR BACHELOR!!!! YESSSS!!!! But what is in that letter?? who is it from??!!
until then..I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!
For the uninitiated...this is the Fantasy OverNight Date episode..or the FOD as I like to call them. I'm not sure why they call them fantasy to be honest. Is it the audience that has the fantasy, the imagination or mental images of what will happen? Others call me naive, but I didn't think there was always consumation (is that a word?)on the FODs...in this episode I think that its especially true.
I love the Bachelor ritual, almost as much as my I love my Americano from Transcend in the morning, but this FOD was formulaic and pretty much a snore.
Romantic scenery (Thailand) + beach + nighttime eating + date card + accepting the key =FOD
What we have in common is that all of them are falling/fallen for Sean. That adds a bit of complexity, but not a lot of layers to the episode.
The show starts with a retro video montage - that's likely to fill time that the dates lacked.
Lindsey: Market, beach, dinner, date
Lindsey said she wanted to do regular things like go to the market...and Sean made that dream come true Asian island style. There ain't no bug eating, fluroscent chick market in Missouri. As we have been told almost as many times as we have heard the word amazing that Sean wants an adventurous partner. So they embark on some bug eating. And Lindsey does it! Does that mean she'll make an amazing wife..well according to Sean's rules of conduct. yup!
Sean picks up some tacky swim trunks. They have to test them..so they have a beach date..and then a dinner date..Lindsey needs to bust out I love you....or else she's in danger of now showing her commitment.Oh..and then there is a random dance. No, not the Harlem shake, but a traditional Thailand dance...I was kind of creeped out by the protruding fingernail extensions. It was a short dance..and then the dancers trundled off..and Ashlee agrees to the date card.
yawn.
Ashlee- how many times does she says she loves Sean- let me count the ways.
The two aren't even on the date and Ashlee is on record to say how much she loves Sean. He's probably my true love she says. Probably your true love?
You know what else we know about Ashlee..she has a wall (that's she's trying to scale) and that she fears abandonment. Got it...like 3 episodes ago...but this is her schtick. Sean is helping her grown and blossom. A- a- a -ashlee...she's keeps growing and growing and growing.
The two set off on a boat..for some island and beach time..but they must get through an adventure together. They must swim through a dark cave...and remember..what does Ashlee fear...
Abandonment.
Correct..so she must trust Sean and hold on.
Huh? seriously how are the two related. She will not be abandoned in the cave..the camerapeople are there.
But Aslee wisely states..that life is like an alleyway and you don't know the outcome. Well, yeah..you know the outcome..you come to the end of the alley.
Ashlee ain't no Aristotle.
In case you didn't watch..they get through the cave..they see the light..literally. Ashlee is born again!...I thought that already happened with the Polar Bear Dip in Lake Louise..but she's a reborn born again.
This is a very spiritual show.
They have a beach date..and then miraculously they are transformed in different outfits and Ashlee has straightened hair. They are on a dinner date...Ashlee has a cooing/baby voice that is annoying and Sean and Ashlee both talk about how others are question why they are still single.
At the dinner date.. you know what's coming...the date card!! And Ashlee said earlier..she doesn't really agree with it if he is "date carding" all the other women. Suddenly the Bachelor gets very conservative. They talk about the card..and agree it is about spending time together sans cameras.
Ashlee wants to make sure that she doesn't want to make it look like a boundary is being crossed. But I thought Ashlee was about tearing down walls. I'm getting mixed up with her metaphors.
Ashlee..made sure to specify the type of ring she wanted as well as letting him know her ring size. Whoa. Weird.
Catherine
Catherine is my favourite..she's pretty, funny but she got all self conscious. It seemed to come out of nowhere..she's stumped about why a boy like Sean would like a girl like her. ???
Catherine and Sean have a boat date..one Titanic moment . They chat on the boat..and Catherine admits she was pi$$ed at her sisters. They seriously threw her under the limo. Catherine says she talks to her friends more than her sisters..because there is jealously there. Ahh...that's too bad. That can't feel good. Catherine got into some body image issues and then tells Sean she can't believe that he is with her. Huh..is she trying for the same type of vulnerability as Ashlee. I want to old Catherine back
She mentions she's ready to jump with Sean..then they do together..in the water.
Catherine also wants to tell Sean that she is not into the FOD...but she needs to let him know that she is pretty traditional. This is a new trend in the Bachelor. Sean reassures that he wants to talk to her..
Yep. Talk...She says yes.
After all that talking..it's decision time. Sean takes some time with Chris prior to viewing the video messages. Chris is looking good..but his hair is a wee puffy in the humidity. Sean watches the videos..and looks sombre while he watches Ashlee..does this mean Ashlee's gone??????
Ceremony...
All the girls look lovely..the two conservative girls have a lot of chest going on. Catherine looked like she was channeling a flamenco dancer..and Ashlee's dress straps looked like they could not handle the weight of her chest.
Dramatic...and drawn out. First rose..Lindsey? (really...she seems immature)
Second and final rose...now this was a super long deliberation..goes to CATHERINE!!! yay!!
Oh..but Ashlee..I think I heard her rebuilding the walls as she glared at him..she didn't look hurt she looked angry...she walks past him and he says can I walk you out..and he asks to explain. She stops and he doesn't really explain..all he says that he thought she was the one in the beginning. Then he says I hope you understand. I get why Sean didn't pick her...She talked about Sean like he was her life coach. For some reason..She couldn't get into the SUV on the side she was standing by..so she had to go to the other side...and doesn't say good bye.
How long was she driving in that SUV...she finally broke into a few tears...and it looked dark outside. Meanwhile shots of Sean with his head hanging low and it was still daylight. Ashlee did a pretty good job of keeping it together. I think the next dude will be good for Ashlee..i think Sean was good a paving the way (through the wall).
What will the next week bring? The WTA (women tell all!!) I typically don't watch that episode..but there will be a lot of interesting updates.
But the week following.a 3 HOUR BACHELOR!!!! YESSSS!!!! But what is in that letter?? who is it from??!!
until then..I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!
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