The Final Rose
Let’s face it. Were we really surprised that he picked Nashville? Let the record show that I never wavered. I did not get sucked in to the magic of ABC editing and believe that he was going to pick Mowana. Therefore, I must rule all.
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ABC decides to stretch one hour of juicy material into two hours of torturous, uncomfortable, “bless his heart” moments of McHottie trying to make out Nashville as if they were not first cousins. There was one “kissing” shot where they ALMOST kept the little chunks of last night’s fajitas (thank you Jill) from rising in my throat. You remember it, right? The one ABC insisted on playing OVER and OVER and OVER again because they had nothing else to prove these two kids were in love? Luckily, I had a margarita (thank you Bob) to wash down my dinner…and keep my food in my stomach where it belonged. (Forgot to take my bucket to the watching party.)
We begin the end of this journey with McHottie’s parents (he insists on continuously calling them Roger and Donna), sister, brother-in-law and two nieces arriving at the castle in Paris. They’ve come over to check out the girls and help McHottie decide who to pick.
Roger and Donna are normal parents. They are concerned for their son. They’ve watched him go through high school, college, medical school, etc. and want him to find his one true love. According to Roge, finding his soul mate is the most important decision he will ever make. McHottie tells Roger and Donna that they will tour Paris while the rest of them go to a McDonald’s playground to meet Nashville.
We find Nashville at a small table with colors and markers, doodling Mrs. Nashville McHottie in pink with hearts surrounding. She meets the family, connects with the girls immediately and is whisked away by the sister. They have a deep conversation. Nashville says that her brother is hot. Sister thinks Nashville is a sweetheart.
And for some reason, Nashville forgets that she’s already made a fool of herself once before and decides to do the “Ah Tootie Tah” dance with the nieces. She’s a kindergarten teacher. Surely…SURELY she has more tricks than the Ah Tootie Tah dance!
Fortunately, one niece thinks she is cool and tells the ABC camera that she likes Nashville’s voice.
Meanwhile, we find McHottie in the pit of colored balls with his sister drinking beer. If I had a quarter for every time I wished I could drink beer in a ball pit with my sister…I’d be a rich woman.
McHottie gives Nashville a few straight lipped pecks and we are off to meet Roger and Donna.
Roger is a simple man. Roger doesn’t watch The Bachelor like we do. He has confused it with Survivor and asks his son if the woman wins a million dollars if picked. This is when I fell in love with Roge. What a guy!
Donna is a simple woman. She wants her family to be happy. And when she hears that they may be happy, Donna cries. And when Donna cries…the sister cries. And since this whole scenario is a chance for two girls talk lovingly about how much they are smitten kittens with Donna’s son…there was a lot of crying at dinner, before dinner, after dinner, etc.
Roger and Donna take Nashville into another room and ask about McHottie meeting her parents. Nashville was an emotional train wreck and nervously laughed the entire time. Then Donna started crying.
They return to the dinner table and McHottie talks about how he just wants to go home. And then Donna and the sister start crying.
I look around at the group. Did we miss something? Why are they crying? I don’t get it?
McHottie walks Nashville out to her car, kisses her like he’s a dead fish, and returns inside to dish. Roger thinks she has great goals and is wonderful. Donna cries. Sister cries. Brother-in-law says that it will be hard to meet Mowana and not think about Nashville.
McHottie becomes VERY defensive at this statement and pleads with Roger and Donna to keep an open mind. He says that Mowana is slightly different that Nashville.
Slightly different? I ask as I raise one eyebrow…
Next up is Mowana. Oh Mowana. There she is reading poetry so she can recite random romantic catch phrases to Donna and Roge.
Picture it. We’re at a zoo. Mo tells the sister that she is pushing the end of a long journey (blah) and that she draws a level of comfort (vomit) from McHottie. Sister starts crying. Mo says that France was a turning point in her life (give me a break) and that she found a major part of herself in McHottie (please) and they both are handed Kleenex from the intern.
The brother-in-law asks if she is tied to the OC. She says no and he encourages her to move to Fort Worth. Because there are so many mountains there…
Meanwhile, the ABC intern has the niece over in a corner and demands that she draws pictures of both Nashville and Mo. He promises her a My Little Pony and sack full of gummy bears if she draws hearts and an arrow pointing to Mo.
McHottie takes his bro-in-law aside and asks what he thinks Donna and Roger will think of Mo. Bro-in-law says both ladies are smart, good-looking and warm.
McHottie meets up with Mo, hugs her goodbye and she gives him a flirtatious wink before leaving.
Later, McHottie prepares Donna and Roger for Mo’s visit. He wants them to be honest but open minded. Donna looks bored.
Mo arrives with the famous hump in her pony tail. She double talks through a ton of questions from Donna and Roger. For instance:
“What do you like about our son?”
Mo: Something reached out to me and touched me.
“How was the home town date with your parents?”
Mo: I value their opinion.
“How did you feel about Travis on your dates?”
Mo: I felt nothing on the first date. The second date, there was a self discovery.
“What do you like about Travis?”
Mo: It’s not my character to answer that question.
Seriously. What a wank! It is at this point that our watching party starts yelling at the TV. It was great. We kept waiting for her to speak. Nothing. SILENCE. I literally had a conversation with Rebecca, who was sitting next to me, that lasted I’m sure five minutes. Mo sits with a smug look on her face…determined not to break. Finally, she gives a token Walt Whitman answer and states, “I never encountered another person who has looked at me…known nothing about me…and found myself.”
Roger and I aren’t buying it. Sister and Donna may be crying, but Roger and I need more answers.
They take Mo to the isolation room and ask…AGAIN…what do you like about our son.
Irritatingly, she answers…”Lots of things” with an annoying smile.
Roge doesn’t back down. “I have a hard time understanding what you like about Travis.”
Mo detects frustration in Roger’s voice and decides now is the time to break out the Academy Award winning soliloquy that she has been practicing for weeks.
ABC starts the dramatic music. ABC intern is at the light switch ready to fade on cue. Mo begins:
“I am a human being. When I look into McHottie’s eyes, I see my soul looking back…and it ROCKS me to my core. I’m a solid person. I can’t explain my feelings. They are too pure to understand. Where it goes from here is out of my hands.”
And here come the water works from Donna. Mo is so DEEP. She is so IN LOVE. She’s not crazy at ALL!
Poor Sister. She is crying too. But her tears are tears of frustration. She LOVES Mo. But there is no connection there.
McHottie is concerned. Sister and Roger aren’t buying it. He feels they didn’t see the fun-loving Mo. The Mo that jumps off boats and rides jet skis fast. The Mo that surfs and wins bike races. She gave me her heart and soul…
SHOPPING
This was pretty boring if you ask me. The Moms came to shop for Final Rose dresses and wedding rings. The funniest part was Nashville’s Mom reading off of cue cards and how she told her daughter that her dress wasn’t too sparkly.
Tennis with Nashville
Nashville’s last date is involves getting her butt handed to her on the tennis court. We all agreed that she looked cute in her little skirt. Good thing she remembered to bring that to Paris.
She gets takeout for McHottie and they eat on fluffy pillows on the floor. Anyone notice the recycled chinchilla from dates before? I did.
Nashville tells McHottie that if she had a list of qualities she wanted in a boyfriend, he would be it. He looks down. She says she is glad that he is here. McHottie continues to look down and says, “thank you.”
It is at this point that my fellow viewers began to waver. HE’S LOOKING DOWN! HE DIDN’T SAY HE WAS HAPPY TO BE THERE TOO! HE LOOKS HURT!
Nashville presses on. McHottie is obviously trying to nap, and she is talking up a storm.
“Do you know how much I like you?”
McHottie answers with a head nod.
“Because I don’t want you to leave if you don’t know.”
McHottie treats her like a four-year-old and whispers for her to just enjoy the moment.
“I don’t want you to leave…”
McHottie interrupts her thought process with his signature finger over the lips move that he demonstrated on Stoner Sarah. Then he pulls a “Mowana” and says, “It’s not about that. It’s about this.”
Brilliant. I’m using that one.
Cooking with Mowana
Mowana finds solitude in cooking. She loves to cook. She cooked in the house. McHottie remembers this and decides to open up a huge can of worms and ask her about the house. This concerns him. In fact…he is perplexed.
“Why did they hate you?” he asks as he stirs his tea with a nine-inch butcher knife.
Mo is smart. She’s manipulative. She decides to turn on herself and valiantly take the blame: “I was shocked that I saw my soul in you. I didn’t have any expectations. I was just along for the adventure and free trip to Paris. Unfortunately, I found myself here…in your guts…and am looking to see where this journey takes us.”
Signature wink.
They eat dinner. She spouts out another homily of the wonder that is McHottie:
1. There’s nowhere I’d rather be.
2. I know who you are.
3. I now know why I came here…you
4. You gave me a piece of myself, therefore I will be content
5. I want you
6. I don’t need but would like to be in your life
7. You get me and understand who I am
8. Glad I got to share this with you
Now that’s a recipe for some serious attraction ladies and gentleman. Fatal attraction.
Rose Ceremony
The day has come. McHottie is staring at pictures of the final two girls sitting next to a Zeus statue on a mantle. Both girls are journaling. Very Bachelor to journal I’ve learned. McHottie picks out a ring. The girls get hair and makeup done. Mo does some neck massages in the limo. She steps out of the car and flashes her right boob to all of America. Chris Harrison tries not to laugh.
She enters the room. McHottie is scared for his life. All sharp objects have been put away and the candles have been extinguished. He tells Mo that he was intrigued by her mystery, many layers and amazing connection.
At this point we are waiting for the “but”…
And there it is.
He tells her he has to follow his heart, tries to hug her with her hands behind her own back and whispers that he is sorry for rejecting her soul.
And this is where it gets good. You know you were excited to hear what psycho had to say!
Mowana thinks she may pass out from the pain. She is emotionally devastated. She thought is was a joke. She starts to hyperventilate. She chokes out something about being vulnerable and feeling like a fool and that her Magic 8 Ball had been dead wrong! The ABC intern starts to hand her a paper bag, but the ABC psychotherapist yanks it away and forces Mowana to continue with the breakdown. GUYS LIKE THAT DON’T MARRY GIRLS LIKE ME Mowana shouts. OH THE PAIN!
Great TV. Two thumbs up. Worth the two hour wait.
Then we have to sit through McHottie choosing Nashville. He tried to fake us out with a dramatic pause. I didn’t buy it. He gives her a lame engagement ring on a necklace and says it symbolizes connection. How appropriate that we end the night with our favorite word. They peck kiss. He picks her up and says he’s lucky.
All in all, it was a pretty decent year. Do I think they will last? I’m going with no. But I’ll be happy if they prove me wrong.
It’s been an amazing couple of weeks and I truly thank you all for reading the recap. I continue to be amazed at all of the encouragement written on the message board. I had a fun time writing it and I hope you enjoyed reading it. Here’s looking forward to another season of Bachelor bliss in the near future!
Until then…
All about the shame, not the fame,
Lincee
I’m kind of sad. I found my soul on this message board…each and every time I looked at it.
Thanks to everyone! Love to you all!
I can’t belieze it is over!
Chris Harrison: Are you out there? Where is the After the Final rose??? Are they still together? Hello???
Lincee, you rock. You don’t rock me to the core, but I’ve looked forward to your recaps for many seasons now. Thanks for the laughs!!
lincee, thanks for the laughs. i think someone else asked, but is there no after the rose special? don’t you think that you will be bored with only one job now? surely there is some other reality show that deserves your greatness. there are just too many idiots on reality tv to let your talent go to waste. let us know. we will be waiting.
Lincee, this has been another fabulous season! Thank you for all the laughs and I can’t wait until next season. You’re the only reason that I still watch! Until then, enjoy your seasonal Oreos and try the Dove Truffle Eggs. I’ll see you on the SOUTHSIDE!
Any word on how they are since the ceremony and if there will be a interview?
Thanks for everything this season Lincee! You are tooo funny! Can’t wait until the next season just to see what you have to say about it!!!
Thanks again for the great recap Lincee. Sad the season is ending.
Dod anyone notice how many times Mowana said the word “articulate”? I think she just felt bad about blowing it in front of his parents.
You are awesome… You write/think just like my friend and I do.
Thanks!! I enjoyed reading every word.
SOOOO GOOOD! The recaps “rock me to my core!”
Thanks Lincee!
Lincee, thank you for your comments. I think I’ll go into withdrawal next week when there’s no Bachelor recap! I agree with you, it peobably won’t last between Travis and Sarah, but I’ll be pleasantly surprised if it does.
It’s over - I can’t believe it’s over - you rock girl… until next time -
He took her brain.
Did anyone hear the heartbeat when Travis was hugging Moana? Pretty freaky.
A big THANK YOU for the recaps this season! And I am marvelling at your restraint in commenting on McHelmetHead! : )
We did an interview with Lincee. Find out all about her Bachelor experience at:
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Thanks Lincee…well done! I’ll miss the weekly fun. You’re absolutely adorable…and so funny…and have made the day every Tuesday for so many people. See you again next time.
Thanks Lincee, your recap has been the highlight of my Tuesday’s… always laughing!!
Thank you for the Magic 8 Ball comment. Classic.
I was just wondering where the ABC stylists were when McHottie’s mom showed up with that hair!
I couldn’t focus on anything else!
I’d stay with him just to keep the diamond…yes, I’m shallow. And at least put that thing on your right hand, my goodness. That shows a “connection” as well.
I was just wondering where the ABC stylists were when McHottie’s mom showed up with that hair!
I couldn’t focus on anything else!
11:14 AM
I was thinking the same thing!! But they were so darn sweet weren’t they?
I am sooo sad this is over. What will I do on Tuesday morning besides waiting on Lincee’s recap??? At least Amazing Race is starting tonight!
BTW - We should all write ABC very mean letters for leaving us hanging last night. I mean you gotta give us something after the final rose!
Thanks for a great season of recaps, Lincee! Please please consider doing recaps for another show…I bet you could do wonders with American Idol! And, I totally agree with 11:10. Moana should be the next bachelorette!!
Lincee will you please recap another show for us! How about Grey’s anatomy I know you can come up with some hilarious stuff! We’re addicted, you can’t just go away!!
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Lincee- Great final recap. Please do an “After the Final Rose” recap should ABC choose to do one. If they forgo the recap, then thanks for making this season more than I could have ever imagined. HILARIOUS is what you are. I will miss you.
And btw, you and your sister CAN have beer or wine at your local Chuck E. Cheese fine dining establishment’s ball pit. Takes the edge off fo’ sho’! Maybe that is why Sarah let her granny panties show so much when she was climbing around w/the kiddos. ???
STOP ASKING FOR OTHER SHOWS!!!! She’s already said NO!
“the morning after” video…
don’t know if this link will work or not–just copy and paste.
http://us.video.aol.com/video.index.adp?mode=2&pmmsid=1471190
Thanks Lincee for a great recap. Am I the only one that noticed Travis leaving Mo’s with a set of glasses that looked like she got them at Target…..was that a gift for him, or did the interns forget glasses for something else and he was just a messanger?
OMG it’s over! YES! McHottie’s mama’s HELMET. Greatness. As many tears that flowed and the helmet stayed put. Hello Aquanet! And the heartbeat - his or hers? Either, it was great. ALMOST better than the nip slip. Chris, oh Chris..you saw a Moboob. And the ring on the chain? HELLO a Chopard on a dimestore chain.. so classy. Almost like when I dated the senior quarterback and he gave me his class ring and I had to tape the underside so it would stay on my hand. I can say I have never seen a man sweat so much. Anyone notice that half the time his hair was drenched and he looked like a lost drowned rat? Guess even hotties can’t take MO and chicken soup. He will be cheating with some crazy tramp stamped, mohawk wearing vampire in 2.5 months! I can’t wait! Lincee…you say what we all think, we’ll MISS YOU!! You will always have “a” part of us.
Yes Lincee, You must pick another show to recap! Hello we will all be going through withdrawl!
Thank you Lincee — I know it wasn’t easy to put yourself out there in cyber-space for all to question, but you are a real trooper and a sweetheart. Thank you!!
Houston, TX
Another great season of AMAZING recaps, Lincee. What will you do in the off-season?
For all you TIVOers, please do go back and watch the VERY SCARY look that Mohawka gave right before entering the limo. Holy $#!& - I was scared that she was going to jump through the tv and attack ME, or try to boil my bunny with her AMAZING cooking techniques. McHottie had to be scared for his life at that point.
Another great season of recaps, Lincee. Thank you!
What will you do in the off-season?
For all you TIVOers out there, you must go back and watch the OH SO EVIL look that Mohawka gave right before entering the limo. I was personally scared for my life, let alone McHotties - very afraid she was going to leap out of my tv and start boiling my bunny with her AMAZING cooking techniques.
OK - for all of you harsh bloggers out there - i now realize that my original post made it even though i thought it didn’t. No mean comments towards me, please.
anyone who hears of a McHottie/Sarah sighting pinkie swear that you will post it on this site…please. We have to have some sort of closure here. I’m dying without it. Not really, but sort of. It’s a new reality psychosis. ??? I would ask Mowana to help me out but she wouldn’t be able to utter one understandable word.
Yayyy, Lincee! You’re great! Thanks for making me laugh my butt off every week. And I’m so glad you caught that blurred-out nip on Moana coming out of the limo. Whee. That’s what “reality” is all about, baby. Have a great life till the next Bachelor/ette! We’ll see you then!
I can’t believe you didn’t mention Donna’s hair!!!
Why the heck did Travis leave Moana’s apartment with a set of glasses from TJ Maxx?
Why did Travis leave Moana’s apartment carrying a set of juice glasses?
This was the most BORING, ANTI-CLIMATIC season of the Bachelor ever. What a LAME final rose ceremony. “I like you. Let’s date.” “Okay, I like you too.” I mean, isn’t the whole PURPOSE of the show so that someone will fall in love and propose? And a ring on a NECKLACE? C’mon!!!! It might as well have been a toe ring! You KNOW he only got a ring at all because ABC paid for it. Lame. May they live out their boring lives together in Nashville.
Yes. “You have a piece of me that I can never get back?” I completely think that was a dig at Travis - forgoing the individual suites and staying as a couple doesn’t seem to have worked according to Moana’s masterplan. The “piece” she is referring to is most certainly NOT her heart….
Lincee…could you give us little random re-caps about your day sometimes??
Don’t leave us Lincee!! We found our souls with you.
Lincee,
Thanks for the wonderful season of the Bachelor Recaps. It was such a highlight to read every week. Take Care and see you next time.
lincee
You have a “real connection” with all of us who log in to read each week. Ever thought about writing a book, TV show, etc.? Or even an article, you could be our very own southern Carrie Bradshaw.
http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060228/ENTERTAINMENT12/602280364
Here’s an article from the Tennessean titled, “What now? ‘Bachelor’ and Sarah off to new beginning in Nashville ” that says, “Travis’ sister, Andrea Pavell, said from her Texas home last night that Travis and Sarah are back to square one with their relationship because of the long hiatus.”
You rock! I loved your insight. I didn’t find your blog until they aired it on Channel 13 in Houston. I haven’t stop reading since.
You have a gift. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.
Kathleen,Houston Texas
I will be in withdrawl until the next Bachelor/ette! Thanks for all the great recaps Lincee!
Donna’s hair was too much! And did anyone hear “bowmp chicka bowmp bowmp” in their heads when Roger said - How ’bout we go in the next room and get to know you a little better? - to Sarah? No? Me, neither.
That aside, I loved McHottie’s family - they were just great. And I can definitely see Mrs. McHottie hitting it off with Mrs. Nashville.
I’m glad i wasn’t the only one who noticed the nine-inch butcher knife. Now i know why Roge was confusing the Bachelor and Survivor.
Just an idea, but… Even if there is no “After the Final Rose” on ABC, why don’t you give us a recap anyway? Let’s see how talented and creative you really are!
Word in Nashville this morning (which is where I am) is that McHottie and Nashville are splitsville. Rumor (and I emphasize rumor) is that she’s dating someone else.
Lincee-
We have laughed, Mowana has cried- all in all- a great season.
Looking forward to the next.
Holla!!
Mowana had 2 fatal flaws….don’t trust a girl who winks any chance she gets, and please, wearing that thumb ring with the evening gown is like putting whip-cream on s&%t.
Good work on the recap! I can’t believe we did not get an update on the happy couple!! When is the next show where we get to see Mchottie get drilled by the ladies…???
Lincee, thanks for the season! In fact, I enjoyed reading you so much I was inspired to start my own blog site!
Check out my ramblings about LOTS of reality TV shows at http://notalentrequired.blogspot.com/
Until next season!
Lincee, thanks for the season! I enjoyed your page so much, that you inspired me to start my own!
Check out my ramblings about ALL my favorite realtiy TV shows at
http://notalentrequired.blogspot.com/
I will miss this every tuesday. youre the best!
-Your readers in NYC
Did anyone else find it odd that things that Mowanna liked about McHottie were actually about her? Like she likes how he’s a mirror that reflects her own self back to her? She’s done this a few times. Weird.
Lincee, I have been following your recaps for years! You are the best! So sad this season is over. Props to ABC for blurring out Mo’s nip when she got out of the limo. Poor girl.
http://us.video.aol.com/video.index.adp?mode=2&pmmsid=1471190
A little interview of Travis and Sarah called “The Morning After”
Lincee,
I’m sad too. SLJ must be in court because he hasn’t put his 2 cents in yet.
I’m so happy for you. I wouldn’t be surprised if you end up with an offer from ABC to write. If that happens, please let us know so we can watch. Will you make fun of your own show?
Happy Easter Oreo Season!
The whole ring on a chain is such a Sex and the City ripoff. It was cheezy then and hasn’t improved any since!!!!
Thanks Lincee it has been lots of fun!! Enjoy the time off between shows.
FYI did anyone else see that the guy from Houston that Maredith passed up was offered to be the next bachelor but turned it down!
Y’all who are knocking the “Ah tootie Tah” dance obviously don’t have kids. They do that at every story time every week in Nashville, and it is the kids’ and the parents’ favorite thing. It is hilarious and adorable!
omg, i couldn’t believe sara did that kindergarten dance again! bless her heart.
thanks for the recaps - love ‘em!
and i thought that if i heard mo say “he rocked me to my core” or “the most amazing human being ever” ONE MORE TIME……
Lincee, I am so proud of you! Great blogging success! I can’t wait to read your recaps of future seasons. I agree with other comments that:
a.) you should be the next bachelorette! you would be so fun as the bachelorette because you would be real and tell it like it is!
b.) abc should hire you as a writer
c.) we will miss you!!!
Thank you for once again making the much underused “bless her heart” part of the American vernacular once again!
Love you, sister!!!
Ditto on the final rose question… what the heck?!?!?!?!
The best part of the whole episode, is when he gave Moana the “but…” The music went from a dainty lighthearted melody, to a faint, dark heartbeat like drum beat..”boom booommmmm”. I laughed my ass off!!! Thank God for DVR cuz I got to rewind it like 5 times, over and over, I was rolling. (My girlfriend was not amused since she was ready to move on…but I assured here that with the commercial times between Moana and Nashville, we had plenty of buffer time in the DVR to fast forward through the infinite commercials)
Keep up the good work Lincee, your website “completes” the Bachelor experience. Without it, the show would be another show about a dude trying to pick up chicks….boom boooommmmmmmm
Matt (Friend of Canada Danielle…eh)
your recap is super funny. thanks for the good read. i love the bachelor too and am sad it’s over. this recap though is just hilarious.
Anon 12:40pm
What is the deal with the ex girlfriend? I didn’t realize there was one. Who is she?
I agree with SLJ. If it hadn’t been for Mohawka’s huge breakdown last night, it would have been a pretty pathetic excuse for The Final Rose show!
Things I think I know:
1. I think I know that I’ll miss Lincee’s weekly laughfest, her sharp wit, her smarts, her great recaps. I laughed so hard I saw my soul in the tears dropping on the tabletop. I love Lincee.
2. I think I know that “”The Doctor’s” strange brown over the ears knit cap was the worst fashion disaster ever shown on TV, with the possible exception of Janet Jackson’s wardrobe malfunction. A bizarre marriage of hip-hop and homeless, this ridiculous getup could start a whole new “Project Runway for Socially Retarded Physicians” reality show.
3. I think I know how lucky I am that I did not have to go on reality TV to find my true love, thank goodness. These things seem to work better if the woman picks-women are smarter at this stuff, I’m thinking. Being married to the right woman solves so many of life’s problems (especially not having to pick up and go to Paris to get a date)you almost don’t have any problems. I say to go for the smart, pretty girl with a wondrously twisted humor like Lincee’s.
4. I think I know that Meltdown Mowanna might have saved this Bachelor from being the most lame, worst Bachelor in a series of really bad Bachelors, so we do have her to thank for something.
5. I think I know that Tennessee will look like her mother in fifteen years, so “The Doctor” had darn well better be happy when he is around her. That stupid dance is really going to be dumb when her ass is wider than France.
6. I think I know that all of you who contribute to this blog have been brought here by a common devotion to Lincee, with the result that this Blog has a way better, less nerdy, less odd, less flame prone group than the electronics and home theater blogs and forums I usually read. What a great bunch of people here!
Finally, I wish that someone would find some creative reason and way to preserve this very fun group of people on some Blog or Forum, without the addictive need to tune in only for Lincee, our Founder and Humor Hero.
Gonna miss you all (yep, we do say “you all” in Texas).
I’m fixin’ to be sad this is the last episode. (yep, we say “fixin’ to” too)
Great work Lincee! You have brought a lot of laughter to a lot of people. Good for you. Many thanks.
Respectfully,
SLJ
Going back and watching, Mo looked a little possessed in the limo interview. Very “Bates Motel”.
Did anyone else notice the reaction from Roge and Donna (aka McHotties mom and dad) when Nashville said “I always set goals for myself” referring to her being happy to be in the final two. Hmmm.
I think when McHottie was stirring his drink with the 2 inch butcher knife he was giving a warning to Mo… back off psycho lady, I’m a doctor and I know how to use a knife!
And yes, was the set of juice glasses Trav was holding some kind of parting gift from Mo?? I see myself in you, so I am giving you these great glasses I got as a free gift for buying 8 gallons of gas at the Mini Mart?? Very strange.
Great recap Lincee and thanks for you insight. See you next season..
Travis never said he was in love or falling in love with Nashville. Was that weird to anyone else?
Lincee, did you all know that his sister his is a Baylor grad? Small world. I went to Baylor with Anrdrea. I was shocked to see her her on TV last night. I never made the connection until I saw her on the show.
Thanks for ALL of the laughs!
Anon. 11:39…I was also wondering about the glasses when leaving Moana’s place?!
Oh well, it’s over now…until next time, Lincee…au revoir and merci beaucoup!
I am really really sad!!! I looked so forward to reading your recaps….WHAT SHALL I DO? I know….I know….I need to get a life. Seriously….I really enjoyed your recap. This is the first year I have read it. I will be back for the next season! It is just AMAZING…..Like….I think next season…they should ban the word AMAZING…..I needed your bucket every time it was said! Thanks Again!!! Jane
Oh…one more thing….Did anyone catch Mo saying that she had given him a piece of herself that she could never get back? So did she really give him a piece or even more? Geez….that is what it sounded like! Jane!!!
I don’t know why Travis picked Sarah - maybe he needed another friend and didn’t want to ruin their friendship by rejecting her on National television. But if I have to hear how “perfect” he is for her one more time I’m going to vomit.
Lincee cannot be the next bacherlorette because she’s married to Husband Chris (not to be mistaken for Host Chris).
Did anyone else think that in her limo rant, Mo sounded like she had stepped straight out of Romy & Michelle’s High School Reunion?
~ CA in Houston, TX
Does anybody else notice the comments page doing weird crap??? Mine keeps jumping from the bottom of the page up to the top and I notice when I refresh it, there are new comments mixed in with ones I’ve already read. I also posted a comment after I read SLJ’s post, and then my comment ended up being before his. Make it stop!
Hey
Great blog Lincee and funny comments too!! I live in Nashville but I haven’t heard anything yet…I am sure rumors will be flying all day!
And yes this page is doing weird things!! I don’t know why it is jumping up to the top again!!
Moana seriously has some baggage that she is hiding and I just wonder if she is okay now? I mean she had to hide it for 2 months that she got dumped… who knows.. not that I really care because iwas rooting for Sarah all along.. They may not last but Sarah was the most normal one left… just your good ole southern girl!!
1:10, check your facts, there is no more husband Chris.
I can’t believe it’s over and I can’t believe Travis picked the right girl! Thank you Lincee for all your super recaps! Look forward to more…
Thanks for the recaps Lincee!
Relax a bit in the off season!
Well, like everyone else, I’m going to miss the recaps, Lincee — I came in around episode 3 or 4 I think, but I was hooked! It’ll be interesting to see who’s picked to be the next ‘Bachelor/ette’, if only to see what Lincee gets to work with next time.
Yes, I’d especially tune in if Moana was chosen — as long as someone tells her the bump in her hair is hideous! As for the ‘happy couple’ — I wish them the best, whether they’re still together or not. I’m enough of a romantic to hope they’re still together, but enough of a realist (or cynic, perhaps, thanks to a recent divorce) to think it’s close to impossible to find true love in such an unnatural situation. Ah, but it makes for GREAT TV, doesn’t it?
I’m going to miss all of y’all’s comments, too!
I can see post-rejection Moana with that huge butcher knife carving herself up like in Fatal Attraction. Maybe Travis knew he was gonna dump her and was worried about the same thing, so he stirred his tea with it so that he could nonchalantly leave Moana’s place with the knife? He also took the two juice glasses to throw Moana off to seem like he was just a Klepto.
Thanks so much for passing the time at work! You are HILARIOUS– I demand blogs for seasons to come!
Thank you!
I’m so glad you pointed out Moana’s terrible ponytail… I am from the south, so I don’t know if that’s the trend in CA, but it’s DEFINITELY not where I live.
Did anyone notice how he said, “Hello beautiful” to both Mowana and Nashville when they entered the room for the final rose? Nashville was probably thinking she was the only one called “beautiful.”
The ABC intern totally paid all of those girls off at the women tell all show to say Mowana was decent…it was very confusing but so glad he chose Nashville…So sad that it is over! My weekly dose of hilarium is gone until next season…looking forward to it!!!!
I will miss Straight Lawyer John. The “when her ass is wider than France” comment was just pee-your-pants hilarious. I hope we can all keep blogging even without Lincee’s recaps.
I will miss my BFF, Jenn, and our back and forth about college hoops. May the best team win (as long as it’s the Jayhawks)!
I will miss, most of all, Lincee’s humor that made my Tuesdays brighter and helped all of us to become addicted to blogging. Thanks for everything!! Can’t wait for the next season.
PS: Does anyone else really want to know what those comments removed by the author say? I’m dying to know (unless they were rude to our Lincee, of course).
Did anyone else notice how many times the word “articulate” was used???? I wish I would have counted….
I’ve truly enjoyed your recaps Lincee. Thanks!
I hope it works out for them. I heard from a friend he’s been interviewing in Colorado. Not sure how Nashville will like that…
Award for set decoration: Marilyn Manson (Nice blood red goth mansion - very “Eyes Wide Shut”)
Award for best line: Tennessee’s Mama “That’s not too sparkly.” (Right. It was ONLY sparkly.)
Award for worst almost-proposal: Ring-on-a-cheap-chain, Travis. (Nice. Every girl wants a 2-carat albatross around her neck.)
Award for best commentary EVER: Lincee, of course!
Did anyone else notice that Moana’s stole a line from The Wedding Crashers? She said something about true love is when you find your soul’s reflection in someone else. That was what Owen Wilson told the bridesmaid to say in her toast at the big wedding in the movie. Hilarious!
Great job, Lincee. You’ve provided me and a bunch of my friends with great entertainment.
Thanks for the ride. It’s been a hoot.
Did anyone else notice that he didn’t tell her that he loved her? Crazy.
your blog rocks me to the core. i love it. my friends and i read it every tuesday… and will miss it.
i live in nashvegas, too, and am planning a trip to the ER soon. maybe a fall down the stairs… an overdose on pain meds… anything so i can meet the travster. maybe we’ll have a connection.
bottom line: i didn’t really like any of the girls for him. boooooring. i mean, we all know it’s not gonna last. this is no ryan and trista. so, knowing that, he should have just gone for the hottest piece of ass possible–susan. yeah, she’d be acting, but all girls do it at some time or another… in some bed or another.
thanks for the blog. til next year.
you are hilarious…seriously hilarious..pls don’t stop and if the Bachelor stops..pick another show and let us know
Lincee, as usual, great recap. Going to miss coming on here 14 times a day to see what people are saying!
Anyway, just a few observations that I dont think have been mentioned yet:
1. I know it was mentioned in past episodes, but it really stuck out in this one. On the limo ride out, Moanna never had ONE TEAR leave her eyes. Remembered that from the past so I was looking out for it. I’m sure everyone (straight guys excluded) have sobbed uncontrollably at some point in their lives. When you cry like that you generally have tears pouring off your face, ruining your makeup, getting all over your clothes. You know, serious waterworks. But none for Moanna. She kept wiping her eyes but nothing was ever there. Maybe I’m crazy…
2. Did it seem like Stork was trying to convince himself that he made the right decision? He kept saying, “I’m so happy”. Was he trying to convince us or himself?
Holla to all the straight dudes out there. Here’s to now being able to fill our monday nights with some type of televised sporting event.
WDE,
Dude
Did anyone else notice that he never said “I love you”? He kept saying “I’m so happy.” What’s up with that? Crazy.
Poor Mo.
Ok I apologize for the length of this but I thought you people would appreciate a good bit of gossip. A friend of mine forwarded the email below. The writer of the email is Mike’s (Travis’ brother-in-law) brother…
Before anyone gets all excited…yes, Travis did pick Sarah, BUT NO
>they aren’t still together. Kind of a bummer after the episode last night.
>Apparently they talk almost everyday still, but it’s platonic. She
>might even be dating one of the Tennessee Titan football players now.
>crazy.
>
>She has gone to like every single charity and socialite function in
>Tennessee since the show has been over. That is not Travis’ kind of
>deal at all. she wants to soak up the lime light of the show’s
>aftermath and Trav just wants it to be over.
>
>Haha…he was wasted last night. he watched the show with a bunch of
>his buddies.
>
>He isn’t going on any of the talk shows b/c they aren’t together. ABC
>doesn’t want him to because of that.
>
>Andrea was definately pulling for Sarah…she knew she won. But, she
>was suprisingly upset (crying even) during the scene when he let Moana
>go. After meeting her, she actually really liked her.
>
>Get this, Andrea said that Travis said…if he were to do it all over
>again….two girls he would have held on to would be Susan and get
>this, Jehan.
>
>ABC buys the ring that he gave to her. She gets to keep it no matter
>what!! Sarah and Travis are going hiking together today. ABC offered
>Travis $20K just to film them while they go hiking. He turned it down.
>Jeezz….take the money!!!
Ok, I’ve enjoyed this immensely. I personally think, just to make it interesting, that “rocked to the core” Mo should be the next Bachelorette. I think, maybe, she could “find her soul” again, and cook some more for all the men!
Ok, I’ve enjoyed this immensely. I personally think, just to make it interesting, that “rocked to the core” Mo should be the next Bachelorette. I think, maybe, she could “find her soul” again, and cook some more for all the men!
did anyone else notice moana’s wardrobe malfunction in the limo as she was hyperventilating? that dress just did not fit…it fell as she was getting out of the lims AND as she was sitting in the limo, rocking herself to her core.
lincee, you are too funny! have you considered amazing race recaps? it premieres tonight, by the way..
Seriously at 1:11 p.m.
The reason the comment page is loading slowly and giving everyone problems is because of Chevy’s picture at 12:40 p.m. It takes forever to load and then it never really loads correctly. Refresh your page and you will see what I mean. You get a message saying that the 1 item left to load is Sarahheadshot.jpg from littlefluffycloud.com.
Maybe Chevy could edit her comment and remove the pic? Pretty please with a cherry on top?
Do you have any idea how many people just read your recap and don’t actually watch the show? You should do some sort of survey or something because I think the number would be pretty unbelievable. Not to mention how many people only watch the show just so that they will get the full benefit of the recap.
lame, lame, lame ring on a necklace, barf!!!
I would’ve said thanks but no thanks.
The word love was never used through the whole show. How boring and meaningless? I thought it was the worst final rose ceremony ever. He didn’t have sweet nothings to whisper in her ear. Nothing, just “I choose you.”
BORING!!
2:09-loved the family email scoop. If it’s true I’m sad for McHottie. He really grew on me…not in a wart way either.
Lincee, your recap made an amazing connection with me. The whole 9 inch knife stirring thing was hilarious-I love my DVR too. Can’t believe our fun has come to an end!! (oh and the whole heartbeat thing with Mo and Travis was freaky!)
#1 Fan, SLG, Dude, BFF Jayhawk and all the regulars-I hope ya’ll (SLJ, this Texan girl isn’t much of a “you all” person) come back next season. Perhaps we should have a regular Tuesday gather around the blog bar (aka Cheers) and share.
I’m glad we at least have Amazing Race & Idol! And, I’ll be anxiously awaiting the short lived return of Alias…
Lincee, please don’t go!
I will be so sad next Tuesday! Can you just post a blog every now and then to give us something to do???
I miss you already!
……tear, sniff, choking, sniff……
Its not about that, Its about this
In response to Jenn,I second, and would love to check in Tuesday mornings at the blog bar. Maybe BFF #2 Pauly could set something up. Maybe I’ll even put in the effort to get a user name since my first blog has me hooked! Thanks again Linsee, and know next Tuesday is going to be as sad and dry as the day is long without a recap to get me through.
Don’t bother with the AOL video… its just Mowiner crying, and Travis/Sarah after the rose ceremony. ABC hasn’t scheduled any follow up shows. ODD.
OK, lets take a poll:
Which women did Doc sleep with?
My vote:
Moana on overnight date night
Susan on overnight date night
Nashville? He never even saw her with her clothes off.
Also, did anyone else notice that when Moana got out of the limo last night, they had to keep blurring out her nipple because she kept popping out of her dress?
Matt again (Canada Danielle’s friend eh)
I just have to say that Sarah is America’s Sweetheart in my opinion. I am really going to miss seeing her on Monday nights. She was my choice for Travis from the beginning. I am so happy for them. If I ever make it to Nashville, I sure hope I can run into the happy couple.
Jennifer, 22
Farmington, NM
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I have felt such a connection with you Lincee. Its been an amazing journey. I realize when reading your posts that I find pieces of myself in every word. Its amazing. If I were an apple it cleary would have rocked me to my core, but I’m not an apple so I guess that is really not such a good metaphor.
I’ll admit I thought it was MO all the way, I guess I was a sucker for the editing and was just convinced that the good Doctor would not want to make out with his cousin after the final rose ceremony. Guess thangs in Tennessee is diffrant.
Oh and one final point it was MO’s left boob that had to be blurred out by ABC as it fell out of her dress not her right one. I was carefully watching them and it was definitely the left one.
Word on the web is that McHottie and Nashville are already over. They supposedly dated for awhile and went on a few trips, but ended up deciding to just be friends. Shocker. McHottie supposedly realized through this process that his ex of 5 years really is the girl for him. Probably won’t have an After the Final Rose show.
You’d think he would have figured that out BEFORE he agreed to be on the show. What a waste!
I got this email today. Dont know if it is true
I looked at your blog and saw my soul staring back at me. You rock me to the core.
You are brillant! I have absolutely enjoyed reading your recaps!
Lincee - you are the best - thanks for a great season, the new blog and so many funny blogger fans.
My thoughts…
Did any one else just shut off TV after Mo’s breakdown - boring!
1) Nashville’s doodles - she is definitely a kindergarten teacher
2) Nashville’s nervous laughter with Rog and Donna - bless her heart
3) Travis stirring drink with butcher knife he so clearly didn’t want Mowana to have
4) What was with the set of glasses - a parting gift
5) Did you notice Mo lived next to a brassiere in Paris - classic!
6) Why were all Mo’s dresses strapless? Nobody with big boobs likes strapless dresses - trust me!
7) I believe we saw Mo’s nip as she got of the car and during he dramatic audition for Young and the Restless in the limo
9) Where is After the Final Rose? Why weren’t they on Good Morning America? What are they hiding from…not a good sign.
Hi Lincee,
Just want to let you know that I really enjoyed your recaps during this season of the bachelor. It just wasn’t the same if I didn’t read them the day after… and I got all the girls at my job that watch the bachelor hooked on it as well. So… thanks for the recaps, they were great!!!!
I got an e-mail from a friend of a friend who does Sarah’s hair and she said that Sarah is practically engaged to some dude she met after she and McHottie called it quits. And this will be like the 3rd engagemend for her! How did we not hear about the others?!
Thanks for the link anon 3:00.
If anyone buys that terrible movie then you should be banned from this message board! Don’t fall into her trap of claiming to be not looking for fame and then buy her movie!
I have to admit I am intrigued though….. damnit.
“This is going to sound like a friend of a friend of a friend thing, and it kind of is but not too far removed. Suffice to say that the Bachelor and Sarah are no longer dating and that this whole process has made him realize that his former gf of 5 years is the woman for him. He and Sarah did date for a while and even went on several trips but just decided to be friends in the end. Travis is also in talks to be the new doctor for consultation on ABC shows (The View, etc).
This info comes straight from his sister, the one who was on the show last night. You heard them mention Fort Worth, which is where I went to undergrad. My gf babysits for a close friend of the sister so she got all this knowledge relayed to her last night.”
Oh! And, he said “I love you Sarah” at the end but called ABC and asked them to take it out (which they did) because “it wouldn’t be fair to her now.”
I have just started reading this blog a few weeks ago and I have to hold in my laughter because I am in a stuffy quite office everytime I read it. Awesome work, all I have to say!! I have passed it on to about 1200 of my friends. By the way, where is the After the Rose show??? Anyone? Anyone?
Lincee you are awesome!!!
I so wondered to who talked that poor innocent child into saying she liked that MoPsycho better…poor baby. Hopefully they haven’t tramatized her for life!
Your post was as great as always and hate I came in on the wonderful world of your humor on this season…and missed all the others…let’s face it these have been some tricked out nutty people!
I will wait patiently till the next time rolls around and we are graced w/ your wonderful wit again!
lincee, you are great. I have enjoyed your recaps each week.
I am trying to remeber all of the MO lines…they may come in handy in the future. If you ever in a bind and cant think of anything to say….any of them will work!
Your recaps rocked me to the core! PLEASE start another show!!!
I was SO glad he picked Sarah! YEAH for him! BUT…what was with the ring on a necklace? Was he thinking back to his jr. high days? Did anyone else notice that he never said he loved her??? WHAT was up with Mowana? Do you think she hung herself after the show? If Chris Harrison is reading…where is After the Final Rose??? Are we having that one????
It was a great season. But I think I might of enjoyed reading the Blog every week more. It is just so funny & dead on!
Lincee,
I made a real connection with your recaps and it rocked me to the core. When I read your blog, I see myself and that has never happened before.
Till next season,
Lyndsay
Someone said Lincee is not married anymore. Is that right? I am one of the “old timers” from way back when she used to send e-mail. She always mentioned her husband. Is she not married anymore? If not I TOTALLY think she needs to be the next Bachelorette! But then who would write recaps each wee?
Great commentary of the last episode Lincee.
My mother and I figured it out. What we have here is a couple of WASP kids who fall into the “nice Christians” category. Mo was just not “pure” enough for Travis’ family.
This will be one nice Sunday church going family. Sarah will make a “nice” doctor’s wife. Remember Chris’ comment on that?
I guess Travis is truly a dork under that handsome face of his.
I checked Mohawka’s myspace and figured out the problem with her lack of ability to express herself. She is but a mere high school graduate. No match for Trav. in the long-run really.
Plus, since their only attraction was physical, she could hardly announce that to the ‘rents now could she?
And yes, Lincee is single.
Always a good laugh reading your blog. I hope to see more recaps in the future!
Best Wishes for Sarah & Travis!
Thanks for your humor!
I don’t think that was tea he was stirring. Awkward moment? Have a drink…
12:17 or somewhere close to there - the thumb ring in a formal dress being like whipped cream on s&#t cracked me up! Great one!
Okay, here is my suggestion since we are all going to go through blog withdrawl…I suggest we continue to have conversations (Grey’s Anatomy, college sports, SLJ observations, etc) in the forum that BFF Paul set up. Who is in?
OMG - what am I going to do the next few months? Thanks Lincee!!
“A Ring on a String”…what the h*ll was that???? Lame
Why are there so many “anonymous” people here… stand up and be counted!!!
“A Ring on a String”…what the h*ll was that???? Lame
BTY thanks Lincee for putting a smile on my face today.
Thanks, Lincee for being the perfect anectdote to a boring, dreary February!
I thought it rather curious when Trav said to Mo “that’s what I love about you.” But Sarah only got an “I like that about you.” Doom in the choice if you ask me.
Thanks Lincee! This has been pee- in-your-pants funny. I’m sad it is over.
anon 3:51:
give me a break. don’t report info you don’t know. “my friend’s brother’s dog told the mailman who sent a letter to santa who put a note in my teacher’s stocking who told us that…..” puhleez, if your story starts off like that, don’t waste our time?
realistically, no one knows if they are together or not. if nothing else, they probably really are good friends but if there’s a chance for more, we’re all going to have to wait and see since today is the first day they can be seen in public together.
and as far as the “they’ve taken several trips together” comment, his sis was on the radio today and said they’d only been able to be together once, in december. since this show finished filming before thanksgiving, i imagine that would weigh heavily on any relationship.
Thanks, Lincee. I have been an avid reader since the beginning. Good luck with your future and I am very jealous that you are in Houston. I have been in Alabama for 3 years and still miss it!!! Can’t wait until next season.
By the way, I think we all have to assume that they are no longer together since there is no after the rose show. Maybe Sarah convinced him that he really did love his previous girlfriend!!!
just want an up date on travis stork and sara stone
Lincee,
You never waviered?? Episode 2 journal entry saids Tenn. won’t win…..
Just read your recap for the first time. Hilarious! My neighbor told me about it. Will read it religiously next season. Just a note: After ending a 22 relationship where I chose the safe one (friend over passionate one), he will regret it and be bored with her quickly. That perky southern belle routine will get old fast. Should have gone for the passionate one!
I disagree–passion, while fun in the beginning, burns out fast. It takes a solid foundation of friendship to be able to re-ignite the passion over and over again through the years.
Well, that was truly the fakest show (reality?) I have seen all year. ABC needs to produce “Bachelor-sickness bags” for us morons who tune in to this
vomit. Maybe the attraction is somewhere between watching a girl-fight and a train wreck. My imagination had MO grabbing Dr. Duh by the go-nads as soon as he said “bu…” and body slamming him
ala WWF. Then pullin’ out a TASER
gun and screaming “BUT WHAT, DOC!?”
Now that woulda been an ending!
ANybody for “EXTREME BACHELOR”?
lincee, since you have had the pleasure of meeting Chris, will you please call him and find out what the true rumor is? Are they still together or not????
As for Roger’s Million Dollar comment…he was not confusing Survivor and The Bachelor. He was just confusing the contract terms of the Bachelor and the women. The Bachelor has a $1M contract to do the show and keep mum about what happens afterwards. I know this through a dear friend who is high school buddies with Bachelor #1, Alex. I guess they don’t offer the women the moolah…only the chance to make fools of themselves and have their hearts broken on national television.
My humble psycho-analysis of Moana…she was completely self-absorbed in some self-discovery journey and Travis was just a bit player. Did anyone else notice that she NEVER said anything directly about Travis, but only herself and how she felt? “I love how I feel when I am with him”, “I found a piece of MYSELF”, “I saw MY soul in his eyes”, “I am rocked to MY core”. That’s why when his parents asked what she liked about him she couldn’t come up with anything…she hadn’t even noticed he was there, but only this mysterious, magical transformation she had gone through in Paris. Good for her, but bad for a relationship. The Stork family CLEARLY saw this and thank God Travis did too. No wonder Moana (or should I call her ME-ana) was shocked at the rose ceremony. She was so focused on how she was feeling, she never even noticed or asked he was feeling. So, that’s my humble, non-professional, completely untrained psychiatric opinion.
As usual great recap, with just enough blatant cynicism mixed in.
What I can not help but think is that he is a conservative Southern doctor who basically did not make a choice because he “wanted” Mo but figured out at the last minute that she is a true American Psycho. They would have been a train wreck of a couple as soon as she went hot and cold like she did with her house mates. But he would have had some real fun for awhile.
CONGRATS TO YOU AND YOUR WIT!!
How about giving us a rundown on the Oscars??
Did nobody else notice the huge helmet hair on the bachelor’s mom’s head!!!
Please please, find another show— we need another blog— Apprentince, Amazing Race, Pick one… I don’t care! I teach unruly children all day— I need this blog to lift my bedraggled spirits!
Oh please– say you will, for all of us “little people”!!
i don’t know if anyone else feels this way, but lincee, next season you totally need to sell a seat at your rose ceremony viewing party on ebay for charity or something. you’ll make a fortune! i would have loved to be there to hear your comments in person!! great recaps all season. thanks!!
Lincee - You are such a talented gal! Thanks for the laughs! Keep writing!
omg, my friends told me about your blog last night when we were watching. i’m not into blogs, but ha! it’s brilliant!
you forgot to mention how you could HEAR moana’s heart beating out of control when he forcefully hugged her after dumping her!
It was great Lincee! I will miss reading this and all of these comments! SLJ…stay cool!
And for anyone reading this and seriously considering going on the show next season…don’t write some dumb poem for the first night you meet the bachelor, really you don’t know them and you don’t know that you will be perfect for each other…I am just trying to save you the embarrassment….
Lets hope someone really does get “rocked to the core” next season.
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Lincee- you are the BOMBDIGGITY. Thanks again for another great season of recaps. Your wit and insight into the desperate woman’s mind leaves me speechless- if I ever become THAT woman (eggs going bad, lemon peel teeth, someone taking a piece of me I can’t get back- would that be her pinky toe?), please SHOOT me. DO NOT hesitate!! SHOOT ME DOWN!!!! When you are done shooting, and you are sure I am not moving, please give me one more “Bless her heart.”
I wish you much success in whatever you do. Just please promise to recap any future Bachelor/ette shows- it wouldn’t be the same without you.
Note to Chris Harrison: I know Lincee has commented on this before, but I must say it again: Sarah is a kindERgarten teacher, not a kindigarten teacher! As someone in the profession, that is one of the biggest pet peeves along with people who like to go to the liberry to check out books!
Great recap- Check out http://jbspeak.blogspot.com/ too-
Hey, folks that have mentioned continuing to post on message boards together now that the show is over - which message board? If bff Paul set one up, I haven’t found it….
Thanks!
Lincee,
I will truly miss your bachelor recaps. I realize you have more important things to do that recap another show, but I will miss your wit and humor. I would listen to your recap of “antiques road show, ” if it you offered. (no offense to any fans out there……)
Anyway, until next season, I will have Kleenex in hand and think of you often. You “rock me to the core.” Oh! To be an ABC editor with material like that! Really!….is she reading lines?
Lincee, you are the best! You deserve more than ABC could ever offer! Until next season…au revoir!
Your devoted fan.
I’m SICK, that this is the first time I’ve found this blog! Where have I been? Great recap Lincee!
Hi, it’s anon 10:51, I found the other message board! Never mind! Don’t flame me!
Did anyone notice that Travis never asked Sarah if “she’d accept this rose?” The end seemed truncated. And I’m with the rest of y’all; WHERE THE HECK IS THE “AFTER THE FINAL ROSE” EPISODE? ABC is gonna lose a lot of viewers.
I fell asleep sometime during the second hour. I thank you for the recap.
Hey anon 10:51. I haven’t found it yet. Any hints?
I just discovered your recaps last week. You are hysterical! Keep up the good work!
Tricia
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Lincee,
Thanks girl! You got skills. I have enjoyed your writing.
Looking forward to next season already.
Take care!
Lincee,
your words “Rock me to my core” Great year. Cant wait until next season.
Lincee I am going to miss my Bachelor AA meetings on Tuesday morning. Can’t wait for next year.
I must say watching the last episode made me want to rip my eyes out. Honestly, Nashville was sooo annoying to me. She is like this crack addict waiting for a hit with Travis. Moana is too much of a woman for Travis to handle. I was very sad to see her go she is really cool.
But today I recieved the best news EVER - TRAVIS and NASHVILLE is no longer together. I recieved an email from a friend who knows a friend who knows Travis sister. Here is the latest (LOVE IT):
“Before anyone gets all excited…yes, Travis did pick Sarah, BUT NO they aren’t still together. Kind of a bummer after the episode last night.
Apparently they talk almost everyday still, but it’s platonic. She might even be dating one of the Tennessee Titan football players now.
She has gone to like every single charity and socialite function in
Tennessee since the show has been over. That is not Travis’ kind of
deal at all. she wants to soak up the lime light of the show’s aftermath and Trav just wants it to be over.
Haha…he was wasted last night. he watched the show with a bunch of
his buddies.
He isn’t going on any of the talk shows b/c they aren’t together. ABC
doesn’t want him to because of that.
Andrea was definately pulling for Sarah…she knew she won. But, she
was suprisingly upset (crying even) during the scene when he let Moana
go. After meeting her, she actually really liked her.
Get this, Andrea said that Travis said…if he were to do it all over
again….two girls he would have held on to would be Susan and get
this, Jehan.
ABC buys the ring that he gave to her. She gets to keep it no matter
what!! Sarah and Travis are going hiking together today. ABC offered
Travis $20K just to film them while they go hiking. He turned it down.
Jeezz….take the money!!!”
SO LADIES AND GENTS - IT IS OVER HEE HEE
This today in the Dallas Morning News: Travis Stork has tim to dine with a few local ladies. The date takes place May 13 at Fort Worth’s Lonesome Dove restaurant, and silent bidding for two spots is under way. Send your bid to thebachelorinfw@sbcglobal.net by noon Saturday, and organizer Page Doby will contact you. three other spots will be bid on live at a fundraiser Saturday.
Guess our bachelor is still looking!
here is a link to that story
http://www.guidelive.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-OTTextracelebs_0301gl.ART.State.Edition1.1360f049.html
Probably the school those adorable bow wearing niceces attend/will attend.
For questioners of the EBAY link, do a search yourself on ebay for Susan Edds, and you will see what the link was for. Not a phishing scheme.
9:11am
thats already been posted on this blog.
people, read the comments before you post the same thing and waste our time.
Why all the anonymous posts? You dont have to register, just make up a freakin name!
Straight Guy #3,
A big War Eagle on Flavor of Love. That show is so bad it doesnt even need a funny recap. Sunday night’s episode might have been the best reality TV moment EVER.
“So what? So I’ve been on Blind Date, Family Feud, Friend or Foe, and a talk show, oh yeah, and now this show. I swear I’m not trying to get on TV.”
Wont spoil the ending for anyone who hasnt seen it… Awesome.
Once again, wonderful recap!
Did anyone notice the baby pictures of Mowana?? Infant with earrings, that is the worst! I would never ask Lincee to recap another show, I mean she has only said that she didn’t want to 50 times and people keep on asking. But, I must let everyone in on my little secret… I know this sounds crazy but you have to watch VH1’s Flavor of Love. It is so horrible it is wonderful! People ask why they never have had a black bachelor, well you must have never seen The Flavor of Love. Give it a chance, I guarantee you will be entertained.
How the hell did my post get above his? Crazy.
Does anyone think Moana will be next bachelorette? She is crazy, but I felt sorry for her, and her blurred out boob. I mean, c’mon ABC, can we just do another quick take of her getting out of the limo without Mo pulling a “Tara Reid”? Sarah looked like she was suppressing the urge to put a foot in Travis’s Ah Tootie Tah when he gave her this amazing ring on a chain. He kept saying how happy he was, but he is only happy that he doesn’t have to fake liking women on Nat’l TV anymore… Great season tho, loved the girls and the drama.
News from the sister…the ring was $93,000 and Sarah got to keep it!
Mohawka is on Myspace…search for Moana and you’ll find her on the 2nd page under the headline “sort of like a miniature buddha, but with hair”
Just found this site. You are very funny. I will definately check you out next go round! Oh the withdrawls we shall go through!
Watching the show every week wasn’t half as entertaining as reading your recaps! Thanks so much for taking the time to make us all laugh- I hope you continue this in the future!
Lincee, Any scoop on if they are still together?
Thanks Lincee! Another great season. I am starting to think that the only reason I watch the show (Tivo’d with no commercial breaks, of course) is so I can laugh with your recaps the next day. See ya next time!!!
Anon 8:08 -
I think the place to go is “Lincee’s Forum” which is located under “Links” in the column to the left on the main recap page. If this is wrong, and you guys are posting somewhere else, let us know! Thanks!
Here’s a link to an article in Sarah’s original hometown (Jackson, Tenn.) newspaper today, March 1.
http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060301/NEWS01/603010308/1002
(from main blog page)
Let’s face it. Were we really surprised that he picked Nashville? Let the record show that I never wavered… Therefore, I must rule all.
I am no deity, but I happily concede you rule all!
did you all notice that he said, “hello beautiful” to both of the girls when they entered for the final rose?
Ok, did anyone else notice that in the article posted by anon 2:47 it referenced the NY PR firm that represents Sarah? Why does she need a PR firm?!
Oh yea, I forgot when Mowana pulled a Tara Reid when she got out of the limo. At first they blurred it out, but then you could plainly see the top of her nip hanging out after they took the blurr off. Of course I noticed it but my wife even yelled “look you can see her nipple!!” Then after showing her nipple when getting out of the limo, she showed her ass when she got back in the limo!
As far as the ring goes, no way that diamond was $93,000. I bought a very similar one for my wife but it was just a little bigger, high grade color/clearness and princes cut. The price range thrown out earlier on this blog are more in the correct range.
He actually said “Hello Beautiful” to Mowana and he said “you look Beautiful” to Sarah. My wife said that when he said “Hello Beautiful” to Mowana that was a good sign that he was going to drop her. I guess we could know because she went first, but we thought ABC might try to trick us.
-I was just reading over this post and my last post…What is up with me correcting people today??? Sorry!
Okay, I just spit Diet Coke all over my monitor, keyboard and a couple of reference books reading Episode 6 blog entry and I have no problem with that because this girl ROCKS (and I don’t mean in a “to-my-core” way)!! Serves me right for reading this while I should be working … Anyone know where I can find her next because I just stumbled onto this site?
can you believe mchottie said to sara “i choose you”…are you kidding me-i waited all season for that-i cracked up-it was the cheesiest thing ever!!!
thanks for all the laughs lincee-can’t wait till next time..
Since it’s over already, and it was a farce….at least she got to keep the ring! Argh
Can we please have a non-white Bachelor next time.
http://realitytvcalendar.com/commentary/lemon/rl-b8-03-01-06.html
Looks like it is over already!
Lincee,
I think you did not give Mo enough credit…and How do you know an intern got his sweet niece to pick Mo….do you have problem with Mo because she is bi-racial or something? I think you are racist..
listen, things aren’t all rosy in bachelorland. i have it from a bartender who was at the women tell all deal that travis and susan HOOKED UP that night. i don’t know what the hell is going on with sarah but it doesn’t look like that ring is going to migrate from her neck to her finger any time soon!
anon. 6:18 is Mowana I feel sure.
I wondered how long it would take her to finally post. hahahahahahaha
and anon. 6:26 is Susan!
Girls, get a life. We may not have one but we weren’t just dumped on National T.V. either.
Remember, Lincee was at the WTA. She would know if Susan and Trav “hooked up” for pete’s sake.
GOOD~ she was wrong for him. What happened her plastic melt(she isn’t real, is she??) from all the lime light
Um yeah I’d say the email that has been posted at least twice I’d probably false since it was said to have come from the his brother in law and then also from his sister…
If you don’t have a reliable source, then why do some post crap that just stirs stuff up and wastes space. Especially since they are anonymous comments…
Maybe they should consider doing the show live so that the couples are still together the next day. I’ll bet she drives by his house every day…or walks by.
The local news sighted Sarah at a bar on Monday night when the final episode aired…without Travis….
Don’t know if it means anything…thought everyone would want to know. I live in N’ville…and so far, no joint sightings…
OK OK…I know you all feel really sorry for me, but my phone hasn’t stopped ringing since I returned to LA. sometimes losing is winning…. sarah was a really genuine girl so I wish her well. I’m sure you will be seeing me on ABC in some capacity……..time will tell. Must go…I’m off to have my “love you Tra” tattoo removed.
I live in Nashville. Obsessed with Bach is an understatement. Everywhere you go there are papparazi-like local cameramen hoping to glimpse either mchottie or sarah. the night of the final episode was overboard…one cameraman per restaurant/bar/and neighborhood corner in nashvegas.
all they have to do is ask. everyone who works out in nashville has seen those two together at the YMCA for the last two months.
no surprise here.
FYI - sarah was seen at a Single in the City event the night before the final episode. way to try to fool us!
Obsessed with Bach is an understatement in this city. Everywhere you go there are papparazi-like local cameramen hoping to glimpse either mchottie or sarah. the night of the final episode was overboard…one cameraman per restaurant/bar/and neighborhood corner in nashvegas.
all they have to do is ask. everyone who works out in nashville has seen those two together at the YMCA for the last two months.
no surprise here.
FYI - sarah was seen at a Single in the City event the night before the final episode. way to try to fool us!
I know you all are going to go through withdrawls, so if any one is interested in going to a chit chat, hang out forum to discuss these and other interesting things, you are all more than welcome. Hope to see some of you there!
http://p4.forumforfree.com/bullshitbabes.html
I actually know the person that originally wrote that email that’s being passed around.
It was written by a girl who’s dating Mike’s (the sister’s husband’s) brother. I know, sounds crazy, but i promise it’s true.
The latest gossip from Nashville….
http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060302/COLUMNIST0501/603020374
raise the roof for flavor of love watchers!!!!
freakin hilarious people!
my husband and i wait impatiently every sunday night with more anticipation than for the bachelor by FAR!
nothing like crack whores fighting (literally) over a 46 y/o black man!
too good!
i already miss the recaps.
is it sad that we’re still posting?
okay SLJ–
infants with earrings…it’s a culture thing. white people will never fully understand. not taking offense because i enjoy what you have to say.
just taing up for myself, and well asically my whole family…including my daughter.
okay that’s all.
peace, love, and light.
Lincee - thanks for all the awesome recaps. They were amazing!
Is that the real Moana posting on our little blog???
Hmmmmm
I found this on one of my gossip websites today. Thought y’all might find it interesting.
http://bricksandstones.blogspot.com/2006/02/bachelor-update-you-be-judge.html
In case the link doesn’t work. The article says they are no longer together. Sad!
This is another “friend of a friend” type thing…but my roommate’s friend’s intern is dating Titans’ player Drew Bennett…apparently Sarah is now dating Drew Bennett’s roommate. The intern confirmed it, so take it as you may…
i take it they’re not dating anymore…but is anyone surprised? i know i’m not. it would have been nice, but raise your hand if you’ve met your “soul-mate” (whatever that is) on a game show. anyone? anyone? bueller?
Just thought you would all be in interested in this article that came out today in the Tennessean (Nashville’s newspaper) with rumors of who Sarah’s now dating….not Dr. Stork.
http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2006603020374
They are not together …she is dating someone else…but they are having to be seen together in Nashville for the next 2 weeks and then they will go on national TV and say they are just friends!!
Ok 12:00 am just has to be Moana!!! Maybe she’ll get the big tattoo on her back removed too!
Lincee- Thanks for the great laughs. Can’t wait till next season.
Not sure if you all heard, but people are claiming the two aren’t together. He is back with his gf of five years.
i’m laughing so hard because i just read that someone tried to accuse lincee of being a racist. hahahahahahha
are you kidding me? can we not even enjoy a bachelor recap without someone trying to use the race card!?!? nice to know that you have that as a crutch.
Yeah, I totally agree–that was a low-blow to our beloved Lincee. Congenial joking is fine, but that isn’t the sort of thing usually meant as a joke.
Never have I felt such pain. It was like being left out in the rain
without an umbrella
for my love-soaked soul.
Looks like someone left their tormented cake-soul-core out in the rain. I don’t think that she can take it, cuz she is a boderline histrionic personality who passes it off as really just being deep and sensitive and she’ll never have McHottie again. OH NOOOO!
we know you are not moana, so don’t try to fool us
Yeah, you can’t be Moana, b/c I am–the most irresistible, confident, SOLID girl out there–God, am I solid!
Did anyone else catch the “Wedding Crashers” quote by Moana? It was when she met his parents and his dad was asking what she saw in Travis. She said something about her souls recognition of its counterpoint in another. Owen Wilson told Rachel McAdams the same thing before her maid of honor speech.
allensoccermom,
Are you in Allen, TX?
I am an allensoccerfootballbaseballgymnasticsmom, too (in Allen, Texas.)
I am from Allen, TX. I am actually no longer an allensoccermom, but an allenkarateartclassmom - didn’t feel like changing my login.
Normally when it’s over (even with “the choosen one”) the couple go their own ways, but GEEZZZZZZ same town, same gym, same grocery store. He should of thought about that before picking Nashville.
Any word if Travis or Sarah are going to make a public apperance? Whats the latest on those two?? I cant believe they arent together. He seemed so genuine and honest on the finale!! Oh well!!
I keep reading about how Travis and Sarah have already broken up. I hope not. I thought they were great together. I hope they give it time now that they can really get to know each other. relationships take time and patience. Are they going to do an after the rose? Whats up with that?
as far as mowana’s “guys like him never end up with girls like me” comment, didn’t her momma ever warn her–why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?!
i heard that the happy couple is not so happy anymore. is that true?
http://www.google.com/search?sa=X&oi=fwp&pb=f&q=sarah+stone+nashville
sarah stone
i wonder if i am the only one who thought that he will choose mowana and was very upset that he didn’t. i thought that she was truthfull from the beginning, saying that she wasn’t itrested at first, and only later developed feelings for him. i think that she just couldn’t explain how she feels, but it doesn’t mean that she wasn’t genuine about her feelings. i think that she had more chemistry with him than sarah had
Anonymous who supposedly posted Sarah Stone’s phone number–that listing was for Nashville, GEORGIA, obviously not the same person, besides which, I’m sure she changed her number to an unlisted one when the show aired.
Sarah, Travis say it’s over
‘Bachelor’ duo blame enforced separation
By BRAD SCHMITT
Staff Writer
It’s official: Nashville’s most famous bachelor remains a bachelor.
In a joint phone interview with The Tennessean yesterday, Dr. Travis Stork and Sarah Stone, united romantically in the Feb. 27 finale of ABC’s The Bachelor, said they were no longer a couple. It was the first time Travis, a Vanderbilt ER physician, and Sarah, a Nashville elementary school teacher, have spoken publicly since the show ended.
Travis says the same show that united them may have inadvertently split them. He cited rules that prohibited them from dating or being together in public between the end of the taping in November and the airing of last month’s finale.
“You’re in Paris and you’re part of this incredible experience, this fantasy world, and then suddenly you come back to Nashville, and living in the same city I think we thought was going to be a great thing,” he said. “But instead, you’re forced to pretend you don’t know someone, for essentially the last four months.
“The reality is that we were in this fantasy world. And now that we’re back in Nashville, over time when you’re not allowed to see someone, you grow apart.”
Sarah said if she and Travis had never done the show, and dated with no TV cameras around, “I definitely think it would’ve worked out differently.”
“We wouldn’t have had all the baggage that comes from being on this show. It would just be the two of us being able to hang out and get to know each other in a normal situation.”
Travis said he and Sarah went to great lengths to stay apart, but that didn’t stop rumors that the two worked out together or had dinner together. “Obviously, if we were to do anything of that nature, we’d be in huge breach of contract,” he said.
“I remember one day Sarah was running down the street, and I walked out my front door on my bike and I instantly saw this person darting across the street, through traffic. I’m like, ‘That’s Sarah. Do I look, do I not? What do I do?’ Of course, what do I do? I bike in the opposite direction. It’s strange to have to live that way.”
Travis said he and Sarah did get together in Nashville shortly after they returned from Paris, but neither of them gave any details of that rendezvous.
“I think the difficulty is, it’s one of those things that, over time, as you see all this playing out, and you continue to talk it through, and you start to realize how much not only your life has changed, but how much your relationship has changed from where it was back when you were in Paris and everything was great and we were having so much fun together.”
For her part, Sarah said little about the demise of the romance, but she looked back fondly on the memories and looked forward to having a good friend in Travis.
“Through this time, we realized that it was a great experience in Paris and that we’re so lucky to have met one another in Paris, and we’ll never forget that. And we both agree and know that we’ll be friends forever.”
Sarah said she and Travis had dinner Sunday night and spent some time together yesterday.
The two gave the joint interview after thousands in Nashville and hundreds of thousands nationwide speculated on the Internet and around water coolers about whether they remained romantically connected after taping the show in Paris.
The Tennessean reported last week that Sarah had a new man, Nashville businessman Matt Lauderdale, roommate and longtime friend of Tennessee Titans wide receiver Drew Bennett. But Lauderdale said the two were only friends.
Yesterday, Sarah and Travis both said they were single and unattached. They also said they had no regrets about doing the show and that they were happy to have met a good friend in