I’m actually about to be on the plane, so the recap is going to be a very late today. I didn’t want you to think I forgot.
Or that I’ve completely given up on the show even though baby talk Shayne got on my last nerve.
Go ahead and visit amongst yourselves until I have time to write the recap. I’ll give you a topic:
The Prince of Tides is neither about a prince nor tides.
Discuss.
Well, while we wait for Lincee’s re-cap, here are a few things I noticed:
*Matt’s got a case of the Irish tan when he drinks!
*Anyone think Kelly is in desperate need of a burger or a sandwich? She looked emaciated when she was giving Matt the massage
*Matt originally was not opening the car door for Shayne; he was walking around to his side. Then they cut to him opening her door. maybe he got mixed up as to which side of the car?
*Who carries around a self-tanning machine?!?! Who even owns one?!
*Did anyone see the commercial for last night’s episode that said something like, “some girls will play naughty, some girls will play nice, and some girls…..get the MEEPS.” So funny
*When Matt told Shayne she had “amazingly beautiful eyes,” they were completely glazed over from alcohol–in fact, she was almost cross-eyed at that point!
*Noelle getting a rose? did that surprise anyone? I like her, but she was barely on camera the entire time….dark horse?
twiddling my thumbs until Lincee’s return.
I’m very much over Shayne as well. I’m also over the women’s obsession to use so much spray tan they look like oompa loompas. Why would anyone bring a portable spray tan system with them? That’s so weird.
One girl had the moon shaped crescents that you get on your butt from spray tanning when she leaned over during rugby. That’s attractive, princess. Next time be sure to get ALL your body parts when getting sprayed.
Apparently, I’m a bit cranky this morning. Oh well. Have a safe flight Lincee.
Prince of Tides, one of my favorite books…didn’t really like the movie though. Not a Babs fan.
You are absolutely right Sue about the car door….but I also noticed that all the girls were out by the car when they first walked out and then when Matt was opening the door for Shayne all the girls were gone. I am sure they have to “stage” each shot a thousand times! I am SO over Shayne’s babytalk also! And her ugly boots. And I find it really hard to believe she has never been to a wine tasting like she told Matt when he told her where they were going on their date….ummm….she lives in Cali right? And she drinks a lot of wine? And she hasn’t been to a wine tasting before? Right.
I “sawl” that rose on the table, too Shayne….that was SO fake…..ABC interns could’ve done a better job with that……
Hey Lincee….my friend just forwarded me this peice of gossip about the Bach from TMZ….do you think it’s real?
http://www.tmz.com/2008/03/29/bachellor-screws-contestants-defrauds-them-too/
I have a question Who brings a spray tan machine with them? Honestly
Any one who also brings an entire suitcase just for shoes; another for purses, handbags, sunglasses, and watches. Honestly, did she bring her entire wardrobe with her?
selfishly, i hope he keeps shayne around so we can see her dad….that would make me laugh so hard…i can just hear our host chris harrison, “join us next time for has-beens, london calling”
i hope marshana and nashville are the next to go. they bug me.
Must…. see…. Made of Honor…… will laugh….. and have good time…..
Plus:
I really missed watching with my Carrie.
I completely agree about Shayne-she is way too high maintenance. I think he’ll keep her around for a while, but I can’t imagine her getting past the parents episode! If he’s into that type of nitwit he has issues!
What was up with Marshana! She totally used a slightly cut lip to her advantage!
One thing to be glad about- at least there was no singing last night!
Did anyone else notice that Shayne had Holly spray her WITHOUT bottoms, but WITH a top?! Isn’t the point of a spray tan to not have lines? So she basically wanted the tan lines on her shoulders, but not on her a$$!
And, thank you, Kelli…. I noticed the “sawl”, too! That Shayne kills me.
I think Marshana needs to up her game. A little blood isn’t going to get you a rose, kid – Bevon went to the hospital to get herself one… rookie move, Marshana!
* “sawl”….i thought i had misheard it, until she said it AGAIN!
* when they were outside drinking the wine she had a glass of red, then in the next shot it was a glass of white.
* marshana was clinging to matt after her ‘injury’. annoying, and it was wimpy and overly dramatic. an apparent ploy for his attention…which he totally fell for.
* i’ve noticed on this show and on ‘rock of love’ that the girls often use tears to get attention from the guy, to manipulate, and get alone time. amazingly enough though, it actually seems to work.
* shayne’s eyes were very squinty when he said he loved them.
* it was funny to me that shayne was all, ‘rose? what rose? i, like, totally forgot about there being a rose involved in this night!’ she IS an actor after all!
* matt wasn’t about to give amy that rose until after he kissed her to see if there was ‘electricity’ between them.
i’ve decided to do what somebody else suggested, i’m waiting to watch it until after lincee does her recap b/c half the time i miss the key moments! you guys are cracking me up this morning though!
I cannot stand Shayne or Robin. Shayne is so full of herself and annoying, and those long droopy bangs hanging in her face is sooo irritating! Everytime I “sawl” her hair hanging in her face last night, I cringed. Favorite quote of the night by Chelsea, “If you wear fake eyelashes to play rugby, you deserve to get picked last!” Classic!! I’m really liking all the girls who don’t get caught up in the drama… Noelle, Meep girl Amanda, and Holly. They seem the most genuine. I agree with everyone who said that Marshana was playing up the minor injury… she’s starting to bug too. Can’t wait to hear Lincee’s recap!
New to Lincee’s blogging and I must say, these reviews are insanely great. *hands kudos*
I loved Shayne’s perspective on seeing if someone is compatible with the other person, “If you want to get to know me, then you obviously need to get to know me.” *blinks* That’s some seriously deep perspective right there, if you ask me.
But I’m starting to really love Chelsea, “If you wear fake eyelashes to a rugby game, then you deserve to be picked last.”
I’m starting to keep count of how many times our Resident Bachelor says “Brilliant” in any one episode. Last night scored 6. He’s on a roll!
*L* Sorry Jill! Just realized you used that same Chelsea ‘eyelash’ quote! Classic stuff!!
Cathy, I watch it, then read the recap and watch it again. It’s like “The Sixth Sense” and suddenly seeing things you didn’t catch the first time. *snickering*
I want Shayne to stay around- she cracks me up b/c she is so ridiculous, plus- I want to see her dad. HAHA!!!
Ashley needs to go- I can’t stand to see her pout any longer. And Robin- she is my LEAST favorite. My girlfriends and I can not stand her! Her expressions make her sound like a displaced valley girl.. and she’s just not nice.
And Noelle? Who would have thought she would have gotten a rose?
The “sawl” about killed me……and anyone notice Marshana leaning on Matty at the end (during the toast)…she was all snuggly with him……
My favorite remark of the night was when BritBoy described Shayne as sometimes seeming “one sandwhich short of a picnic.” LMAO. The fact that he said it with a gentle, wry smile rather than a sneer softened the blow and actually made it funnier.
So who does everyone think will be in the top 2??
I think it’ll be Amanda and Holly, and I hope Amanda gets the final rose. I like Holly, but seriously, anyone who owns a self-tanning machine is questionable…
I think Shayne will make it to the top 3 (can’t wait for the Lorenzo Lamas hometown date!!)…
Does anyone remember a short-lived reality contest called “Are You Hot?” where contestants had to parade their “hotness” in front of a panel of three judges? Shayne’s dad, Llorenzo Llamas, played the Simon Cowell role on the panel. He was notorious for whipping out a laser pointer and putting a red dot on patches of cellulite, muffin tops, etc. as he critiqued contestants.
You are all keeping me busy until Lincee posts. Thanks! I also noticed “sawl” – loved it! Can’t stand Robin – ick! And, Chelsea – my favorite – “You can fight for what you want but you might get punched while doing it”..she was pretty funny! And, who is the chick who gave the massage – is she always drunk or does she really talk like that. Maybe Matt likes em drunk! And, Marshana – please – a split lip…she dropped like she was fatally wounded! UGH! I like Shayne cuz only she could pull off a black mini dress and cream knee high boots – seriously, that was classic. I want to keep her around just for the outfits! Oh, and the chick with the white butt chicks was the Rocker Chick (the white trash Helen Hunt/Leelee Sobieski). Tell Lincee posts…
Seemed to me that Shayne showed more animation and energy over the spray tan machine than she had over Matt. I didnt know she could move that fast!
I am pretty sure Shayne could have been a girl in a White Snake video with those white boots
did anyone watch the end credits when they were trying on Shayne’s shoes?? CLASSIC!!!
When Kelly was giving Matt the massage, she had this look on her face like she was starring in a porn flick or something. I think there was a mirror on the wall because she kept looking over to the side. I kept wondering “what the hell is she looking at?”
I also want Shayne to make it to the final four just so we can see the hometown date. Plus, she creates lots of drama which is always fun to watch.
the whole tanning conversation was odd anyway…Shayne just happened to mention that she SOOO needed a tan (cuz she was pasty white to begin with?!?) and Holly (the only one with her in the house at the time) just happens to have a tanning machine in her back pocket?! I think this was an abc intern staged moment to fill airtime. despite this incident, i like Holly. the leelee sobieski look alike needs to go. she’s WAY annoying.
It seems to me Shayne has serious issues with her dad. Very nondisclosive about her family, and I don’t think it’s modesty, false or otherwise. A quick check on http://www.imdb.com reveals zero mention of her family in her bio, although there’s a tiny item on her dad’s profile identifying her as his eldest daughter. More interesting, I think, than either of them is the now-deceased patriarch of the clan, Fernando. He was definitely a piece of work. I feel a bit sorry for Shayne. It can’t be easy having a dad who’s been married a zillion times, particularly if you’re his first-born. And I find it ironic that his “personal quote” on imdb profile page is “A man is measured by his integrity, his body of work and the actions of his children. For this, I strive to humbly succeed.”
I still can’t decide if our Brit-Boy-Toy is just looking to party with some hot chicks or really wanting to settle down cause his dad reminded him that life is short! He SEEMS to realize when he’s being played but then he still gives the girl a rose.
I like Holly, Amanda and Noelle. (Of course they seem the most normal so far.) Not that I expect our Brit to think like me!!
All I can say about Shayne is that she’s 22 years old. TWENTY TWO. Although she doesn’t seem to hold her wine very well, $100 bucks says she’s been drinking since the age of 14. Perhaps earlier.
My response of the night was when Matt said, “So, would you say you’re high maintenance?” Her reply of, “Uh uh, err err ummm.. umm. well well umm… ” was pure sound byte material. And those go-go cream-colored, tasseled boots with the black mini dress was dropped straight out of Austin Powers.
Maybe Brit-boy likes the girls that are a biscuit shy of a full breakfast….sheesh! Shayne is about as bright as a burned out light bulb……
Too true, Kelli, and yet I found it charming when she finally owned up to the high maintenance question. You could see her processing possible answers, and even that was kinda cute. His high-five to acknowledge her reluctant candor made it a sweet moment for me.
At least Shayne admitted that she is not ready to be married at 22.
I found this site a couple of weeks ago and am soooo happy that I did. Hands down THE best Bachelor recaps EVER.
So far my pick is Meeps Amanda. I think she’s the only one who has done nothing to annoy me. And I find her meeps oddly endearing.
Shayne is trying WAY too hard to appear deep and serious and it’s totally backfiring on her. She cracked me up last time how she was all straightfaced talking about acting like “That is my JOB”.
And a FINE job you are doing there, “Red Bikini Girl” in “Endless Bummer”!
http://imdb.com/name/nm2680626/
A co-worker forwarded this blog to me and I love reading what everyone has to say. I gotta tell you though, I’m becoming more and more disappointed in the show, as our London lad appears to be turning into a Hugh Heffner wannabe, Shayne keeps getting roses, and not a single one of those women have managed to carry on an intelligent conversation. (i.e. “I love your eyes…” “I’ve been staring at your lips all night…” “I think you’re awesome…”)
Can I just name off a few of Shayne’s interests? “Bags…shoes…sunglasses…watches…” Deep. I’m guessing she wouldn’t be a good candidate to advise us on an exit strategy in the Middle East… At least she was honest enough to say she was high maintenance. PS, thanks for wearing your boots with the fur while your date is in a suit and tie…
I liked Robin…but she turned into Megab**** on last night’s episode. I love how the ad for next week was: “Next time on, The Bachelor…everyone hates Robin.”
Meeps is gorgeous…but…meeps?
It sounds like I’m complaining, but I love the show–I can live vicariously through their drama as I sit with my own glass of wine and imagine how much better I could charm the Bachelor…
After all the spray tan talk- I can’t believe this moment was left out… drumroll… Shayne actually spread her cheeks for Amy to make sure she got all of her butt! Seriously? I know that black box was censoring it- but you can totally see that she reaches down and spreads them. Amy even hesitated- then sprayed it quickly!
Question: how well do you need to know someone before you spread your cheeks for them?
And the Emmy goes too… Shayne also did the Joey Tribiani soap opera pause before accepting the rose from Matt. Impressive. Who says she’s not here for love? blasphamy!
I think Amy’s date was by far one of the coolest we’ve seen on the show! All hail the normal girls!
Looking forward to it Lincee!
Kelly is just confusing. wasnt she the one in the first episode who said “i’m so glad matt got to see my serious side and that i can handle my alcohol” like that is a quality that you need to express in the beginning even though she was obviously trashed when she said it. or was that the blue sequin girl?
i’m hoping we get a little more drunken moments from her.
oops…..#13 – kelly….that is me.
i meant holly, not amy.
also, i thought shayne was gonna twist her ankle walking on those rocks in her dumb pirate boots.
Is it just me or does Kelli ALWAYS look tipsy?
yes, jaime….she was slurring her words after the massage scene.
Lincee….. Where in CA will you be? Come to Santa Barbara and I’ll introduce you to Chelsea
I just recently found out about this site and Lincee’s recaps. I laughed so hard that I was crying (honestly!) as I read some of her former comments! This will be my first time reading the day after watching the show (Lincee how could you make me wait so long on my first day?).
Okay – I just have to say that there is one thing about all (at least I’m 99% sure it’s ALL) of the bachelors so far that totally annoys me and, frankly, I think makes men look really bad! Has anyone else ever noticed that if there is one girl that is particulary ridiculous (read extremely immature, totally full of herself, totally manipulative, totally dramatic, etc..) the bachelor picks her every time *as long as* she is young, blonde, has huge boobs (or any combination thereof) and really, it doesnt matter *at all* how obvious it is! Even if she has a little fit in Las Vegas and says something ridiculous like does he think she is just going to wait in the wings for him? Doesn’t he see who she is?! Pleeease! This 22 yr old girl (with all her depth & wisdom) is who he wants to marry? Marry, my butt!
Note to Courtney: I loved reading that you watch with your own glass of wine, too! I’m not sure if I can even watch an episode without drinking right along!
Lincee – you should verbally give us your recaps, post to YouTube and then post the link here so we can still comment. This way…we can hear the noises, see the hand motions and the props! Look forward to this every Tuesday! Peace out.
Tracy, what I picked up in Matt’s comments to and about Shayne is 1) he’s very attracted to her, 2) he’s both amused and annoyed by her, 3) he likes that she seems to be into him, 4) he’s going to enjoy dating her and keeping her around a while longer (encouraged, no doubt, by the producers because she’s entertaining), but 5) he’ll eventually show her the door and pick one of the saner ones. This is what past Bachelors have done and it seems like a perfectly normal thing men (and women) do when dating: keep seeing someone who’s cute, fun, and into you, even though you know he or she isn’t a keeper.
I still don’t get, as others have said, why Shayne bothered wearing a bikini top during the tanning session. ABC intern missed an opportunity to stage a T&A scene – asking Shayne to reciprocate the favor. This would have gone done in Bachelor history.
I too am hoping that Shayne is around for the hometown dates. Drama!
I am with you, totally over Shayne. I was seriously mad when he gave her that rose on thier date.
Am I the only one that finds black, half painted fingernails on these girls totally trashy?? Has anyone else noticed this on Shayne & Kelly particularly. And what is up with Kelly’s nasty 40 year old smoker voice? Eww.
Amanda R. still my favorite, meeps and all.
Amy (# 44) Wouldnt it be great ! I asked last week if there could be some kind of video blog.. I think your youtube idea would be best though, it would be viewed so many times !
Please, Lincee !
In addition to the ‘sawl’ Shayne also threw in a ‘bolth’ or 2 ~ as in “We bolth had a good time.” Priceless. She also has this strange affected accent. Hard to describe, but she just sounds…weird.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE everyone’s recaps!
Okay, I may be the only one here to do so, but I’m going on record saying I like Shayne. I think her answer to the “high-maintenance” question was endearing. Of course, the right answer would have been to say “no,” and MOST girls who have appeared on The Bachelor would have said that in response to that question, even when it was a BIG FAT LIE! But she gave the real answer anyway.
She also knows she’s not ready to marry at 22, which is a refreshing change from the women who want to marry the Bachelor the second they first get out of the limo, which is just crazy to me.
And if I could afford it, I’d have a warehouse full of shoes and handbags, too, and you all would probably not like all of them…
Why does he always say thank you before kissing the girls?
Ashley.. oh, and his catch phrase that my husband realized he said to both Holly AND Robin at the pre-rose ceremony party?
“I missed you…” spoken in that soft lilting pommie accent. He’s a player, man. *L*
While I (im)patiently await the Bachelor recap, I’ve been watching Hell’s Kitchen for the first time…… OMG Lincee needs to blog about this show!!!!!!
I dont know, Grant… I totally get your points #1 and #2 but the thing about #3 is that in every Bachelor season, almost all the girls are totally into the bachelor. The premise of the show (or at least to my understanding) is that these bachelors are looking for the woman they want to marry – not date. As far as dating is concerned, I’m with you – I’m married now but when I was dating (and not looking to get married any time soon), I, too, was attracted to many a man who wasn’t necessarily a keeper but was cute, fun, and into me. When it came time that I was thinking of moving on to trying to actually find “the one” that I would want to spend the rest of my life with, father my children, etc… Then the criteria changed.
The reason I think these guys look so bad is that they say that’s what they want (marriage) and then they waste their time (let’s face it, it’s not a lot of time) with girls that they must know are not right for them (please let them at least know this somewhere in them!) but they just can’t resist (read: weak!) being around them because of their body or their eyes or some other surfacey thing (breasts seem to be one of the more common threads…).
Totally agree with Reese –am lovin’ all the comments, especially #36, Courtney’s “boots with the fur”! So many of the “ladies” seem to be missing their apple-bottom jeans, as their dresses are so super-short, they look more like tunic/baby-doll tops! Juh-HEEZ! And the spray-on tan scene?
why bother leaving your top on when the camera-men are filming your JUNK? Unless maybe the little black censorhip rectangles were on the job for the shoot! So much to say about our girl, Shayne! Matty’s hand on her exposed butt while they made out, “I never SAWL a rose”, “I’ve never done wine-tasting” Please don’t leave us yet, Shayne. Waaay too entertaining!
And, by the way, Matty, we need some serious wardrobe consultation. Maybe its just me, but LAVENDER shirts and plum tie? This is after last week’s plum sweater. He is sooooo cute, but I’m getting a bit concerned, especially after he admitted to LOVING George Michael !
Shout out to Katymoms.com! loved your website! Cannot wait to see what Lincee has to say about last night!
Is anyone keeping count of how many times Matty says the word “hot” each episode?
He is starting to remind me of a real-live-modern-day Austin Powers…with good teeth! Oh, yeah, baby!!
Am I the only one that noticed when he gave Marshanna the rose he said something like, “Take your rose, girl.” I mean, I have a total crush on the bachelor, but that was a little weird. It was like an attempt to be hood. Maybe a little much.
And, I’ve been anxiously awaiting Lincee’s recap to hear what she has to say about “sawl.” I was so glad to know I wasn’t the only one hearing it!
Hi Lincee – I’ve been with you since the email days (once removed). I’m finally posting due to a scenario last night that made me giggle. I’ve been DVR’ing the Bach this season but haven’t indulged besides your recaps thus far. However, I stayed up laaaate last night (I know, lame, but late on west coast) solely to figure out what a “meep” was. Had to also subject the hubby (bach is on the marital ‘you can’t force me to watch list’ like his history channel obsession):
Me: Pleaaase let’s watch the bach honey, this girl apparently meeps.
Hubby- what’s a meep?
Me- I don’t know that’s why we have to watch (he concedes)
Hubby- I can’t believe you watch this show (mutes said show b/c i fell asleep)
Hubby- *yells* Hey was that a meep?
Me- Hmph, I think I fell asleep.. unmute it,
Meeping Amanda – *meep*
Me- Wow
Hubby- Crazy, she really meeps.
Me- So how did you know she meeped? You muted it..
Hubby- She made a meep-like expression.
Me- Meaning?
Hubby- *meeps* w/out volume
Me- Interesting, so you won’t listen to the show but you’ll watch for ‘expressions’.
Hubby- Odds were a meep was something dirty.
Me- So you’re disappointed?
Hubby- Highly..
Me- But you’ll watch it with me now?
Hubby- Only on mute
Me-*sigh*
And there you go. Welcome to California and thank you for the laughs!
Kendall – I noticed too that he “misses” many of the girls. When Chelsea said she thinks about him when she wakes up, all day long, blah, blah, blah…he responded something like “i’ve been thinking about you too” or “I was thinking about you yesterday too.” Anyway, my point is – DEFINITE PLAYER. I am the queen of dating players, my radar picks up well and I remember him saying something of this nature last week as well. Total player – but I adore him!
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