SHALOM readers! As you know, I am currently on the second leg of my Israeli Invasion ‘08 tour to the Holy Land. In preparation for my departure, I asked several friends if they would write the recap while I was gone.
And everyone said, “NO!”
Wondering how I was going to find time to upload the show on ABC.com, I decided to let one of my frequent commenters take a stab.
He’s always been hilarious and makes me laugh with anything and everything he posts.
With that, I give my keyboard to “SOME GUY” and hope that you enjoy the show and his recap.
All about the shame, not the fame,
LINCEE
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Some Guy:
I have been asked to fill some very big shoes with this week’s recap. Lincee has been traveling, and she asked me if I would be interested in filling in. I was honored that she asked, and will do my best to carry the torch this week. She will be back in the saddle next week – no worries there.
My Simple Disclaimer
I love my wife very much, and I like spending time with her. Sometimes that means we watch TV together. I’ve been in and out on the Bachelor/Bachelorette series. The past few seasons I have been in. We discovered Lincee’s blog, and she is gold. I don’t know Lincee personally, nor do I know anyone on the TV show. I’m just Some Guy.
This week starts with the now stock recap reminding us how badly our hearts were broken last year. We all wish ABC would turn the page, but they won’t. Since they went there I will give my thoughts on the situation.
He wasn’t that into her. It happens. She came off as intense and a little high maintenance to me. He should have played along and been another one of those couples that just couldn’t keep it together. But he didn’t. C’est la vie.
Zero to Hero
Paul, Graham, and Jeremy get to come up to the Penthouse this week. They meet DDah at the pool. She’s in her bikini, and Jeremy is in a jacket. He’s from Texas, y’all. It’s hot here.
Chef breaks it down for us back at the clubhouse. Jeremy is going to be on DDah like white on rice, and Graham is hot. Nothing on Paulie. We also see Richard looking pretty stylish, IMHO. I think to myself that he may have been a starting quarterback and the president of his fraternity for all we know. He is a science teacher, but still looks like a solid dude.
Rooftop Romance
DDah shows up in a sparkly dress, and says that she’s looking for a spark. Richard says the view of LA from on top of some tall building is not as good as the view of DDah.
They talk about the most romantic date he’s ever been on. He got a picnic set backpack and went to Lake Ontario at sunset. Some Guy says “good call.” We also learn that shooting stars are just space junk.
Richard is worried about “just” being a teacher, and being able to provide for DDah. She is actually cool with it, and I start to think that maybe I was being too harsh on her all this time. Tricky Dick also reveals that he keeps relationships on the d/l from his family. Strange.
Inside now, and Science Teacher Richard gives a pop quiz:
Nerd: You have to take risks in relationships. True or False?
DDah: True. Blink. Blink.
Nerd: Awkward silence. Brushes hair out of the way that wasn’t in the way.
Some Guy: Dude!!!
ABC Intern: Drops the ball on the Disney cross-branding – “Kiss the Girl” should be playing.
Next they do some Cinderella carriage ride. I flash to that episode of Seinfeld where Kramer got too many cans of beans at the bulk food store and calamity ensued. Still no kissing from Richard. Peace, homey.
Group Date Two – Boot-Scooting Boogie
While all that mess was happening, we flash back to the men’s room. We see two things loud and clear: Graham is not afraid to show Chef how to really wear pink, and the clubhouse room looks like the remnants of a nuclear accident. What’s up with the questionably stained corrugated aluminum (also questionable) walls?
Brian (Daryl Johnston), Dojo, Jesse, Graham (Hugh Laurie), ChiCAHgo Fred (Jason Bateman), Chef, Twilly, Ron, Paulie, and Jeremy get the group date. That means Jason gets the 1×1 date. He can finally discuss Ty.
After they get gussied up in their cowboy duds we hear from Brian:
Brick House Brian: I want to rope a chicken and exchange it for a rose.
Some Guy: I don’t think that’s slang for anything.
The gates open, and we see a motley crew. Why does Paulie have my yard work hat? And does it have fringe on it?
DDah looks good with a cowboy hat and ponytails. Something is wrong with her hat, though. Either it’s on crooked, or it’s creased wrong. This becomes too distracting for me whenever we get a shot of DDah telling us something. I should disclose that I went to college in a place known as “cow town” so I do feel qualified to speak on these matters.
I’ve never really been a fan of line dancing. The Cotton-Eyed Joe is, of course, an exception to that. Are they doing the electric slide?
Next is the mechanical bull riding. Jesse is the only guy who dismounted the bull voluntarily. He’s also the first one to come to DDah’s rescue when she draws the guys offsides with her (really brilliant) ploy to feign injury. Jesse gets some 1×1 time with DDah, where he says he does not want someone identify herself as Jesse’s Girl. But I still really like that song.
There were three guys who did NOT go to her rescue: Soul Patch Ron, Paulie, and Chef. SP Ron then calls Jeremy out for being tactless. SP Ron also tells DDah that his beef with Jeremy is none of her business, and he gives her several glaring “back off, woman” smiles. He also rattles off this array of clichés:
- I (Ron) am a guy’s guy
- Iron sharpens iron
- You need someone as strong as you are to make you stronger
Twilly does a campfire chant that ends with a fizzle. My wife and I scratch our heads in bewilderment. Jesse is an instigator. Keep your eyes on this, people.
Chef gets all deep. I check out for a few minutes while I hear “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” in my head. What’s the deal with all the Disney tunes, and how does The Intern keep missing these? Chef gets rosed. Why are they drinking out of glasses at a campfire?
One-On-One Date – Jason
DDah pops in on the guys, and tells Jason they are waiting for their ride. She has a surprise for him. She hearts surprises. The ride arrives. Helicopters are cool. We did a helicopter tour of the active volcano in Hawaii. Once.
Jason: Your eyes sparkle when you smile.
Some Guy: Again with the sparkling. Oohhh – observatories are also cool.
DDah then tells us that the date has been perfect, and she can’t see anything wrong with Jason. Uh-oh. They have a genuinely good talk, though, and I can’t say anything snarky about it. They talk about Ty and DDah’s mother. He is the first guy to show any interest in her mom. How is that possible?!?
Jason gets rosed. They look at stars. He asks for permission to kiss. Ladies – what’s the ruling on this?
Field Trip
The whole gang piles into a limo with some kind of mirror roof. Huh. Dojo got a haircut. I guess SP Ron brought his scissors to the house. Why not – that girl last season brought her freaking spray tan machine.
We like Ellen in our household. She also does a good job of actually being helpful. Ellen asks some tough questions, and then makes the boys do a dance off. Then they take their pants off. I wonder if Pants Off Dance Off is still on TV.
Backstage the guys give Jason Bateman props for opening up. Twilly is still awkward. Chef has yet another pink shirt.
Fred gets rosed.
Rose Ceremony Pre-Party
DDah has concerns she needs to clear up. I give her credit for being direct with these boys. First up is SP Ron, who has called Jeremy out for lacking tact.
Ron: How are you?
DDah: Cold
“Not lacking tact” Ron does not offer his jacket. She thinks he’s too wrapped up in the guys and his feud with Jeremy. Can he lighten up?
SP Ron: Everything about me is fun.
Crickets: Chirping
Some Guy: Lots of words and intense looks that actually said “No.”
Jeremy steals DDah from SP Ron. Classic. SP Ron goes back into the house, which is now on alert. We see DDah and Jeremy walk off. We hear DDah thank Jeremy for saving her. OUCH!
Jesse stirs the pot. Ron rolls off some more clichés – cream rises to the top, and smoke is an indication of fire. He also says the Jeremy situation will take care of itself in two days or 10 years. SP Ron says Jeremy lacks integrity as we see Jeremy give DDah his jacket. In your FACE Ron! Jeremy also asks DDah if she would move to Dallas, and she said she could. I think that’s big.
Single Dad Jason gets some time with DDah where she gives him a certificate for a star that she had named after his son. That’s really sweet, people.
Dojo is totally gangster with that suit, and it just hit me that Jesse is also wearing a suit. Nice full Windsor knot on the tie.
The Rose Ceremony
Deliberation room time. OHCH and DDah break down some of the bachelors for us:
Brian: Nice, but always talks about the other guys
Twilly: Over the top
Jesse: Different, but fantastic
Graham: Her main focus is to get his guard down
Jeremy: Confident. She likes confidence
Ron: Bad conversations, and seems like a motivational speaker
Jason: Good. No matter what he will always have that star (uh oh)
The others did not get a run-down.
The Last Six Roses
- Twilly (what?!?)
- Jesse
- Jeremy
- Brian
- Graham
- Sean (Dojo)
Adios:
- Ron
- Paul
Paul is a good kid, and he’s a little shaken up.
Ron is delirious. He gives us another cliché, and I have a hard time writing it down because I am laughing too hard. “Sometimes the tree gets knocked down
before it gets to bear fruit.” If Jeremy is the one for her he wishes them the best*. He repeated that he was not rejected – she just chose other guys. I say rejected.
* “but it’s absolutely doomed for failure”
Next Week
Lincee will be back, and we get to see DDah wig out. Yay!
Thank you for letting me have this opportunity.
~Some Guy
***WebMAN note: For more on Some Guy, see his blog at: http://blog.websitesbybarrett.com/
Excellent job Some Guy. Thanks so much. Being from Dallas, you killed me with the Daryl Johnston remark. So spot on.
In response to your question, I thought it was very sweet that he asked if it was inappropriate to ask if he could kiss her. And she said no. And then he asked her. And she said yes. Very smooth set up. I was afraid he would ask the first question and then forget to ask the second. I was literally cheering. And my husband was laughing at me.
Well done, Some Guy. You squeezed a LOL out of me.
Good job Some Guy. Not Lincee humor, but a different kind of great humor none the less! I think it’s sweet when a guy asks you if he can kiss you. Depending on the woman’s attraction to the guy in the first place it can either be very endearing or quite awkward….but she likes Jason so it was really sweet!
Love reading about your trip Lincee, thank you!
Great job Some Guy! Thank for filling in this week. No, never EVER ask if you can kiss a girl. Lame, really cheesy and lame. Just IMHO.
Great recap…but how could you not touch on the Jesse “farting in the bed” comment? It’s my new all-time Bachelor/Bachelorette comment. Unbelievable and hilarious all at the same time.
NEVER EVER ask a girl if you can kiss her. Ick. I’ve said no before b/c it’s just so annoying. Great job on the recap! It’s fun to get the guys perspective on this.
Great job Some Guy! You had me lol at the “pants off dance off” reference. That was classic!! I also loved Ellen’s remark when she saw Beefcake Brian’s massive legs???
Great job on the recap Some Guy!!
“everyone farts and poops” …just sayin’
I actually think asking for permission all depends on the situation IMHO. First date/first real one-on-one time: I say ask away. It’s indearing and sweet and shows that you respect her. After that – dont you dare! Dont delay and go for the gold! And Jesse’s comment? Puh-lease! What an immature moron. Act your age, not your shoe size pal! And get a haircut.
BRAVO, Some Guy! I have to say I am impressed with your observations and attention to detail – Lincee, should you take another trip with Ruti and have to forgo your recap for a week, I think you’ve found the perfect stand-in.
I had to think about how I would rule on the asking permission to kiss. I think it depends entirely on the personality of the guy. If it’s an awkward guy, then that just makes things more… awkward. But in this instance, I think it’s romantic for Jason to have asked!
Great Job, some guy! Blink. Blink.
Having always been passionately in love with Daryl Johnston, now I know why Brian is so DANG. HOT. Just like Daryl’s little mini-me. Only not so mini. I’m just saying.
I think Brian is the one to watch – he got No – Zero – Nada – Zilch air time last night, which probably means that he’s the chosen one.
If not, I will SO go to Ft. Worth and hunt him down and try to soothe his broken heart. MrG and LittleG notwithstanding, I feel like someone should kiss him and make him better!
It looks like we have a nice Texas presence here today, as I hail from the great DFW area…..Howdy, Aggie Fan (I’m Class of 94).
Cheers, all.
I thought the Jason and Deanna date was so sweet and him asking to kiss her was just the icing on the cake. That being said, my favorite commentary from “some guy” was about how Dojo got a haircut and Soul Patch Ron must have brought his scissors. Classic! And thanks for making me realize that Graham is a young Dr. House!
I agree that Brian could be the dark horse. We have to keep our eye on him. Although right now I am really pulling for Jason.
Some Guy – where did you go to college?
Thanks, some guy!
No to asking if you can kiss her. it’s a turn-off. be confident enough that you know if you can or can’t and then you just do or you don’t.
Great job Some Guy- I had a hard time hearing Ron over the snort-laughing my girlfriends and I were doing over him getting the boot over TWILLEY-
Thanks Some Guy! I can’t imagine a Tues after the Bachelorette with out a recap. Safe travels Lincee!
Nice Job some guy. I wish you had gonwe into more detail about stuff Lincee would have been all over. I mean, she stopped the horse ride to get him out of there, that’s funny. But your a DUDE, and therefore not as detail oriented as us ladies anyway.
*bravo*
I’m loving “Moose”. He is just funky ass fine!
YES! Brian is the new “Moose”. So hot! Also, what do ya’ll think about the way Richard was kicked to the curb? Just plain mean of ABC, IMHO. Didn’t Ron have the creepiest smile/leer while talking to DDAH? I’m so envious, I wish my husband would watch the Bachette w/ me!
Nice recap! I wanted to comment on a few things and forgot a few but one thing that was so annoying was when DD kept saying, “I arranged for a helicopetr ride”, “I arranged for a romantic dinner,” blah, blah, blah. Please give credit where credit is due, the poor ABC intern who has to run around town buying stars and making sure the helicoper doesn’t land on one of the bachelors. I’m just sayin…
Oh, and her one on one time with Graham was priceless. I blurted out a bless her heart when she leaned in for a kiss and then another. He was not even going to kiss her. She is so attracted to him, although we know it won’t last.
My money is on Jason.
Some Guy, GREAT job!! You had me laughing and you noticed a lot more things than I did!
Last night’s show was just so *different* than most of the series–lots of brutally honest moments from DDah (she did say, “Stop the carriage” and just dumped that poor Richard–oh my goodness!!).
I’m so happy Ron is gone–what a cheesy guy–ick.
I still think Graham is gay–did you see his body language and do straight men really wear rings on both their thumb and middle finger? My husband says no.
And I do like Jeremy, especially after last night. I’m afraid Jason is a bit too needy for her.
Jesse–sometimes he looks cute and sometimes he doesn’t. The fart comment was classic!!
Some Guy-are you an Auburn Tiger?
Some Guy, you did a fantasic job this week. I love the fact that you watch with your wife, I only got my husband to watch the first Bachelor and then after that he was out. But I just wanted to say I loved the comments out the Disney song’s poping into your head. Now I need to rewatch to see those moments with those songs playing my head. Absolutely hilarious!!! Thanks for filling in. This series is so much more fun now that I’ve discovered this blog.
Great recap, Some Guy!! #19- I, too, thought Ron was creepy and potential stalker material if one were to break up with HIM (imagine that?!)!! I DO think there is some MAY-JAH editing going on with our good folks at ABC…..we are being misled about certain dudes!!! LOVED Ellen and her love for the show!
Great job, SomeGuy!!
Thumbs down on asking to kiss a girl. Awkward and emasculating – be a man, I say!!
Ellen’s read on the guys was DEAD ON. I wonder who she noted wouldn’t be around for long. My bet – Twilley.
Jesse is a VERY cool guy. She wants Graham something crazy, and he’s totally not into her. Hilarious!
Ron was like a cliche-factory last night. What a tool!
DD: Tell me something you like to do for fun
Ron: Everything about me is fun.
INTENSE STARE AT DD, who’s waiting to hear an actual example…..stare intensifies.
I wonder how far away from DD you can be to still detect the smell of desperation.
Some Guy – great job!! You had big shoes to fill but you filled them nicely.
Did you go to TCU? I am also from cowtown and went to TCU – just wondering! When did you graduate?
Great job, SomeGuy!!
Thumbs down on asking to kiss a girl. ICK!! Awkward and emasculating – be a man, I say!!
Ellen’s read on the guys was DEAD ON. I wonder who she noted wouldn’t be around for long. My bet – Twilley.
Jesse is a VERY cool guy. She wants Graham something crazy, and he’s totally not into her. Hilarious!
Ron was like a cliche-factory last night. What a tool!
DD: Tell me something you like to do for fun
Ron: Everything about me is fun.
INTENSE STARE AT DD, who’s waiting to hear an actual example…..stare intensifies.
I wonder how far away from DD you can be to still detect the smell of desperation.
my thoughts on asking for a kiss-
if you’re jason: yes
if you’re twilley: hell no
i think it honestly does depend on the situation and the guy’s personality. when jason did it it was cute and clever because as someone mentioned earlier it shows respect and there was an obvious sense of mutual attraction. however, if the situation isn’t just right it can be awkward and suicide.
Props to Some Guy, though you’re no Lincee you gave us a great recap & it was nice to hear a different perspective.
This is simply my opinion…..but nothing screams “wimp” more than a guy asking if it’s okay to kiss you.
Seriously??? Man up! Grow a pair! Go in for the kill and pray that she give you the cheek.
Again, just my opinion, but it’s just so awkward when guys ask for permission first. Lame!
Some Guy– you did a fab job! We heart you!
also, i found it incredibly hard to believe none of her past bf’s asked about her mother. weird.
#28– Addi….. I did too!! That seemed ridiculous to me! I bet there are some miffed exbf’s about that accusation. She seems extremely guarded about that area of her life (rightfully so, considering how painful that must be) so I imagine it was mostly because the guys didn’t feel like she wanted to share that.
Thanks for the ’some guy’s’ perspective! And for being brave enough to take Lincee’s place for a week or so.
Who do you guys think Ellen said ‘Was so out of there’?
I’m with ya on the Tilly (?!??!) getting a rose reaction. And sad about the Jason comment ‘at least he’ll have this’. I think although she’s ok with him having a kid, it will definitely factor into to her pick (as a big decision like that should!)
Nice work Some Guy!
Great recap Some Guy
I agree that dumping Richard on the side of the road was cruel; however, not as cruel as having to watch O&G fly away with Tess. ABC loves the dramatic exits.
i hope ellen was talking about twilley.
side note: chef really needs to get out of the frat boy stages and quit popping his collar. tool.
Thanks for all the positive feedback. It was a lot of fun. There was LOTS of good material in this one.
I did actually make note of Jesse’s ideal person checklist including someone who is cool with farting in bed. He followed that up with a reference to the book “Everybody Poops.” It’s a good book.
I did go to TCU – undergrad class of 95.
Great job, Some Guy! I definitely think that a guy asking to kiss a girl is nice. I love a confident guy that goes in for the kiss but if I’m giving mixed signals or he is unsure – asking is very considerate. If I didnt want him to kiss me, I’d find it less awkward if he asked than if he tried. Just sayin’.
I also wonder if Richard had asked, if he’d still be there. I think that was what the brushing away of the hair that wasnt there was all about. I think he was trying to kiss her but was getting mixed signals. I thought that would have been a good time to ask. Kissing certainly could have helped DeAHnna feel the romance.
So glad to see SP Ron gone! I noticed we dont see much interaction with DD and Sean, either….Wonder what’s goin’ on there….
Love Jeremy! I also like Jason. Graham is pretty hot but I’m leary….seems like he may have some issues (like Brad). I think Brian is utterly delicious – wish we could learn more about his personality.
I HEART Jeremy! He is too hot.
A guy should never have to ask to kiss a girl, either the moment is there or its not, DON’T ASK!
At least now stalker Ron can go back to reading “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People”.
Poopin and Fartin… really Jesse, that’s what you came up with on your one on one time?
Twilley, are u kiddin me, am I completely missing something? I think that is who Ellen said is out of there.
Jason, boring and his smile kinda bugs me.
Graham – sexy, cool, laid back heart breaker. And was he the only one too cool to wear a cowboy hat?
Did I mention I HEART JEREMY!!!
Way to go, some guy! loved it! and I’m with all the girls who are against the asking for a kiss. Just go for it.
Didn’t HTC Brad ask DDah about her mom?
I would just like to say that I puffy heart Fred! He looked fantastic last night, and I really do stand firm in my “he’s the dark horse” prediction.
I was really surprised that she kept Sean over Paul.
Oh…and Jesse cleans up quite nicely!
#30 — I too am dying to know to whom Ellen referred! I’m guessing Ron. He began the show with a leering face and as things progressed to last night his face was just one maniacal mask of poorly disguised rage!
Thanks Some Guy — you done good kid.
I too am rooting for Brian — now THAT is one tall cool drink of water in a very dry desert.
Never having been asked if I could be kissed I can’t relate, but in concept I generally agree with the “it depends” group — Brian would be a “YES” shouted from the rooftops, and Twilly would be a visible gag trying to get “hell no” out.
WTG Some Guy! You did Lincee proud!
I was SHOCKED she let Richard out on the side of a deserted street. There’s honesty and there’s rude…I aplaud her for knowing what she is feeling and acting on what she feels. It couldn’t have been easy to tell him he wasn’t getting one but I didn’t like how she did it. And she could have had a little consideration for us viewers – he’s much easier to look at than TWILLEY, CHEF, FRED, JESSE…I’m just saying…
I enjoyed her fake “spill” off the bull and it did separate the gentlemen from the boys.
On asking for a kiss – it depends on the guy. If you want to kiss him you think is great manners and if you don’t it is awkward and creepy.
Speaking of awkward and creepy – so glad she showed Ron the door. If you say you have to say you are fun….chances are you aren’t at all.
I loved the reference to Jesse’s Girl.
I am loving Brick House Brian and I hope they step it up with him SOON!
Nice job, Some Guy! (Go Frogs BTW). I believe they were doing the Boot Scootin’ Boogie. I faintly remembered those dance steps when I learned it back in ‘94 when it was popular. I’m about sick of DDAH saying she “arranged” everything. Puh-lease. Why do they drink white wine out of champagne flutes? Why doesn’t the ABC Psychotherapist (or anyone for that matter) talk to DDAH about the BLINKING!!! It is driving me crazy. Again, terrific job filling in for the recap!
Did anyone catch DDah say to Dojo “your new haircut suits you” (or something like that…. so funny!) He was practically non-existent in the episode until that. #30 I want to know who Ellen said was out of there too! I was thinking it was SP Ron. He is SO creepy! Jeremy is creeping me out a little bit too.
Asking to kiss depends on situation, there is was OK. Otherwise just go for it or you make it more awkward. It was cute in that situation, you know, where someone is dating 11 other guys!
Great job Some Guy! Thanks for filling in! I say REJECTED too!
I have scoop on Brian (aka Daryl Johnston…that is so accurate!!) He is actually a personal trainer (not a football coach) at Ridglea Country Club in Fort Worth. He has a vase on his desk, and each rose ceremony he makes it through, the staff/clients put a rose in it. My husband’s business partner is one of his clients, so I’ll try to get some more scoop and let everyone know!!! I’m pulling for him…he seems the most real!
Excellent job “some guy” and nice to get a male perspective! Totally agree with a comment above re Graham – she leaned and he was already getting up to go – his comments don’t seem sincere. I missed the Richard debacle, sounds abrupt though! Also thought Ellen was a great addition!
Good job, Some Guy. I think asking before kissing is very sweet, personally.
Good job Some Guy – that was a tall order and you came through! And a big no to asking to kiss a girl – totally kills the moment.
Great job, Some Guy. I missed most of last night’s show as I didn’t realize it was on earlier. I missed the entire Richard date, and I’m bummed he is gone. Really? Why? Twilley over Richard?
i think Graham is a weasel. Dojo is looking better without the mullet, but the suit was straight up gangsta. Jeremy, Jason are rising to the top for me. Glad Ron is gone… he had me and my husband rolling on the floor last night.
Thanks, Some Guy! Nice job.
I personally don’t want to be asked if someone can kiss me. A guy can just tell if the girl is giving a lot of eye contact or not, right? It’s a little bit of a turn off to be asked…..women like to be swept away in a tide of passion, right ladies? (ha ha, barf, I know)
Did anyone notice that Jeremy’s nipples are REALLY far apart?!! My husband agreed, claimed it was chest implants (bless his heart), then wanted to know why I was looking at another man’s nipples!!
I know Jeremy is SO hot and smooth, but y’all, even Jesse seems to dislike him. Isn’t that weird? It’s OK if one or two Ron-types don’t like him, but everyone? You just gotta wonder….
I too was upset that Beefcake Brian didn’t get more air-time.
Still love Jason! He’s always smiling and I get the impression he’s one of those types who would do ANYthing for DD.
Did noone else get a kick out of Jesse’s other oneliner, “It’s like she has a closet full of perfection. Everytime she walks in, she gets sprinkled with perfection!”?? LOL–it’s been cracking me up all morning!! LOVED it. I think the Richard dumping was planned- there was a cab waiting for them when she made the “drop-off”. I don’t recall seeing another car on the road the whole time in the sparkless, yet quite well-lit, Cinderella carriage. Convenient if you ask me. Jason was cute last night, but like everyone is mentioning, WAY TOO NEEDY for DD. I think Ellen pointed at SP Ron to go buh-bye. He just gives off that creepy vibe when he stares you down. I got no fun vibes from him. A case of the DeAnna’s? really? is that contagious?? She even had a confused look on her face. Finally, what’s up with Graham pulling away like that when she’s trying to kiss him (insert Jim Halpert face here)??
#33, couldn’t agree more about “my fingertips are numb” chef. Blech!
#20 – thank you! The whole time last night I wanted to throw my coaster at DD for saying “I arranged” – we all know she asked the intern where to show up and that was it, and the guys know it, so to keep say I arranged it all is so freakin’ self involved.
And no, never ask permission for a kiss. It lets all the air out of the tire……..
Did anyone notice that Graham was drinking straight out of the bottle at the campfire? And what was with the taxi waiting for Richard ….. seems like his exit might have been planned.
#200-Cassie, from last week’s recap
In answer to your question, I think the intern was definitely on top of his/her game about naming the star after Jason’s son. I like DD OK, but I don’t think she has too many original ideas!
I think it’s great to get a guy’s point of view from time to time. Thanks for making me laugh “some guy.”
Good job “Some Guy”. While I do love Lincee’s recaps, you are an excellent substitute recapper!
As far as asking for the kiss, I am answering from a womans viewpoint. I would love to be asked and I love to just be taken! In my mind, it only makes sense to ask once and that should be the first kiss. After this, he should just lay one on her good at some point. Perfect combo…mmm…
As far as letting Richard out on a deserted street – I doubt it. There was probably a prearranged signal or catch-phrase to let the ABC intern know he was going to get booted and to pick him up.
I love Jason as well. I don’t know that she will choose him ultimately, but am secretly rooting for him. As opposed to most other women, I am not that into Graham…a little too weird for me.
In spite of Ron’s cheesy one-liners (where does he get these? – from his haircut customers?). I loved the line from the guy who said, “I hope I get a pretty red rose tonight”. Can’t remember which one said that. I have to go back to the DVR and look. Gosh, get some dignity!
I loved how DD dumped Richard at the side of the road after the carriage ride, but the ABC intern had arranged for the taxi to be waiting. Between that and the “Ty” star, that ABC intern earned his paycheck for this week’s episode.
And forgot to add…great post, Some Guy. Love the man’s point-of-view.
Nice job, SG.
Every time I heard Wired2tightRon use the word “integrity” (as in “lack of”) to slam Jeremy, it seemed ilke code. Anybody else get that sense?
I’m not getting why everyone thinks Jason is needy? I think he was in a relationship for 7 years with a woman who left him after she had his child and is trying to find true love…if anything I thought Richard was too needy and DD sensed that which is why she kicked him to the curb – literally.
I heart Jason!
Nice work, Some Guy!
TCU class of 2007! I love Brian!!!
Some Guy – you are a great substitue blogger! Thank you.
Note – On Seinfeld – it wasn’t a can of beans (for the carriage ride) but a can of beef-a-roni! But, hey, we all fart and poop, right!
Poor Richard – loved him but it was very awkward.
Loved the Boot-Scoot-Boogie…I think DDYawna was laying on the drawl though – is it really that thick? And, what was with Graham and Fred creepin through the woods! Why?
And, I may not be from Dallas but I too love “Moose-Jr”. Yummy!
Unlike many of you, I just don’t like Jason. Not sure why everyone is lovin him – cuz he has a son and loves him? A son that he couldn’t bring up until date 3? My husband had a son when we met and I knew about him the first night – he didn’t need more than 10 minutes to tell me either. Just sayin! And, personally, do not ask to kiss me – just do it and you should know when – you can tell – you will get the vibe and if you don’t…asking will not help!
And, remember DDBlahna was the “hated” one on her season – just like Jeremy. In fact, I recall many of the girls gangin’ up on her. So, maybe peas in a pod!
Tell next week – I am ready for the blow up!
First off, I’ll add my kudos to Some Guy for a fun recap – you brought your game and didn’t let me down on my Tuesday fix of Bachelor Recaps.
And can I say – the guys in their Ellen boxes!! Um, couldn’t they have given Brian a pair that fit him? Not that I’m complaining because we got to see a lot of Brian’s legs. And what’s up with airtime for Brian. Is he the dark horse with some serious ABC editing so we never see him with DD? Or can he be so boring with DD that there is nothing to show? Curious minds want to know!
Oh yah, and great job Some Guy! How can I get my BF to start watching bachelor? He just overhears from the other room and makes snarky comments!
Never…never ask ME if you can kiss me. If you dont have the “balls” to do it then I probably don’t want it.
Goodbye psycho SP Ron!!!!
I <3 Brian
I bet some 35 year old production assistant is getting really irritated with all his work being credited to a lousy intern! Haha.
I think it’s Jeremy who’s too needy. I think he’s creepy. (Not in the same way that SP Ron was creepy, but creepy nonetheless.) I love Jason. I thought asking for the kiss was totally appropriate for the situation. But I don’t think DDah is mommy-material.
That drop off was totally staged. There were no other cars in the street and the taxi just “happened” to be right there as he got out. Really? No. ABC Intern was just following directions. Producers wanted DRAMA!
NICE some guy!!! Most impressive. You had very big shoes to fill and you filled them well. There were several “crack me up” moments in your recap. “Tricky Dick” is an awesome nickame! Also luvin your Seinfeld connection…. I thought that too. Blink Blink…. hilarity! I didn’t read all the responses, just the top few, but I completely agree with LL #7… way cheesy to ask a girl if you can kiss her. There is nothin hotter than a man taking you by surprise and laying one on you. (given the connection is mutual). I heart Brian and Jason!! I’m thinking DDah will choose Jason, Jeremy & Graham as her last 3 standing… jmho.
HILARITY! Now I will not only watch thinking “Wonder what Lincee thinks of this”, I will be saying “wonder what some guy thinks about this’. As far as I am concerned (and I am concerned, and I think my opinion does matter here—it sure doesn’t at home with a certain 9 year old girl) you are welcome to fill in any time!
my ruling on the ask for the kiss: sweet (unless of course, it is awkward which it can be but in this case was definiltely sweet!!)
I can’t keep quiet any longer. I tried….
1 – Did anyone notice when Richard was talking after being dumped that he was still standing outside the building he was dropped off in front of? And then the taxi drove with him in it passed DD when she was still sitting there so she must have sat through all the taping of his complaining.
2- I’ve noticed for the last two weeks that there is definite editing going on (duh! I know…but more so than usual–it’s getting more sloppy). Last night when Jeremy was talking to her before the rose ceremony his voice was dubbed over as he was saying something else. It happened last week as well – lips weren’t matching the words we heard.
3 – I can’t stand Jesse. He’s immature and if DD has him hanging around for anything other than a buddy and entertainment, I’d be surprised. Between his instigating fights between Ron and Jeremy, farting jokes and black t-shirts with different sayings, I’m going crazy. She wants someone established, not some 12 yr old stuck in an older ‘boy’s’ body. Sure he finally put on a suit borrowed from OHCH but really. Really? Get a hair cut, stop with the potty jokes and please find another reality show…preferably one on MTV where you can act like that.
4- Creepy, creepy Ron. Glad he’s gone.
Is anyone else annoyed everytime they show Brad dumping Deanna when he says, “I can’t look you in your EYE and tell you that I love you.” That absolutely drives me bananas – it is EYES, not EYE.
Some Guy – I knew it had to be a fellow horned frog with all the witty observations!
I graduated in ‘98……I was a tri-delt. Go frogs!
He probably couldn’t look her in the EYES because she blinked too much! LMAO!
#65 MNGirl I SO agree with you! Jeremy = creepy and NO fun! I love Jason too and think he’s very sincere. I pick him to go the distance. I also think it was really sweet that he asked to kiss her – such a gentleman! I do agree that it depends on the guy. If Jason asked to kiss me, I’d be impressed, if Twilley asked, I would throw up in my mouth…I’m just sayin’!!!
Graham is cute but sooo sketchy – I see DD kicking him to the curb soon. What is up with Soul Patch? Dude that guy is a psycho and an egomaniac all in one…and enough with the cliches my brother! Did anyone see pinkshirt lovin’ chef tool bag scratch his package when he got the date box for Jason????? OMG – I had to rewind on the DVR twice and then get a ruling from my hubby before we determined that he totally scratched them! What the crap???
I also noticed Graham drinking straight from a giant whiskey bottle at the campfire…super classy.
All in all I thought this episode was chock full of good fodder and big props to Some Guy for the stand-in recap!!!!
Ok, so as far as the whole “I had a star named after your son” thing: That ABC intern knows his Bachelor history. I was watching some Bachelor recaps on VH1 after work yesterday, and Aaron (and by Aaron I mean the intern) had a star named after Brooke’s deceased sister. I’m not saying it’s not sweet and thoughtful (and cheesy). I’m just saying it’s been done…
On the other hand, thanks for filling in for Lincee Some Guy.
Number 71 Laurel…THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU……EYES EYES EYES…that has bugged me from the first time he said it………
oooohhh…. thanks for the tip on the Bachelor Marathon on VH1 it continues all week! Tonight is Trista and Ryan’s wedding…
Ok – So I am not alone – it should be EYES! Also – I really wish they would quit playing that at all – it is getting annoying.
Some guy you did a great job filling in for Lincee…like you my husband is forced to watch with me each week (however I think he secretly enjoys it!!!).
#60 jen—YES. She was TOTALLY laying on the drawl. made her sound redneck instead of just sweet and southern!
One more thing – I think DD used the EXACT same words Brad did when he dumped DD at the Home Depot pedestal. “I think you deserve better. I can’t give you what you need….” Seriously hypocritical!!
I wanna know which guy Ellen pointed at and said he didn’t have a chance?!?! wonder if they’ll ever spill the beans.
Great job Some Guy…nice to get a guys point of view and just as funny!
If a guy has to ask permission to kiss a girl, well she’s just not that into to you. JUST DO IT!
Nice job, Some Guy, and thanks for commenting on the Outhouse decor. The interior walls are bizarre, and there’s a kind of frat house randomness about the moose head on one of them. Maybe that’s the look they were aiming for–Frat House Random. A pilfered road sign would cap it off. I suspect the entire Outhouse was built for the show. Why else would there be a building like that (with a cold-water, screenless outdoor shower) on the grounds of a mansion?
Ron must go down as one of the odder bachelors to have appeared on the show. Not Twilley odd, but creepy odd. At times he acted like some kind of union rep. speaking for the United Brotherhood of Outhouse Bachelors (UBOB). I think he sealed his fate when he said everything about him was fun and DD challenged him to give an example. He had nothing. All he could say was that he’d been having fun with her (i.e., messing with her head?) in everything he’d been saying to her. Strike three, my brother.
On a first real date, in the situation they were in, with the camera in their face, I don’t think Jason asking was inappropriate. He was being sweet. I can’t imagine trying to have a genuine moment and not being really conscience of the camera being right there. The whole evening made me love him even more.
My two cents on the Richard situation: it may have been really great editing, but their whole date together made me really uncomfortable. You could see that she was just not in to him and it seemed like he was trying really hard. And if you can’t feel a spark of romance in that completely over-the-top manufactured romance situation, there is little chance you are going to find it your every day life.
While I liked Richard a lot, I thought it was good of her to end it and not lead him on at all. She knows what it feels like to be led on, so I think she did the right thing. He was too sweet to keep around just be let go a little later.
I can’t believe not one person has mentioned the WAY Jason kissed her. Like, both times, he pinned his thumb to her chin before kissing her as though he was trying to be sure the kiss were perfectly centered. I thought that was hysterical.
#86- I did actually notice that. Again, nerve racking with the camera there. I still love him, so I’ll cut him some slack. I did cringe a little though when he did it twice.
#71: yes! It’s like he was trying to say “I can’t look you in the eye,” and messed it up.
Nice work, Some Guy! You did a great job filling in!
Yeah – My money is still on Brian, Jeremy & Jason being the top 3… And I think Jason might just pull it off and “win”!
P.S. Do you think they gave Richard a one-on-one date knowing he’d be sent home? Because I was thinking about it and can’t remember another time where someone WASN’T given a rose on the one-on-one date — except that one chick a couple seasons ago who got to wear all the jewelry and then had to give it back.
Is it wrong that I am a married woman and have a crush on Jason? I’m just saying.
# 90~ I’m right there with ya sista…. Jason & Brian both…yummy!
# 73 Amy…………that made me laugh out loud! My co-workers just asked what was funny!
Ok, last night proved that DDHanna is so freaking boring. This season is hard to watch b/cuz nothing EVER happens. These boys are a bunch of panzies………
Ron – It was time.
Twilley – He wasn’t as strange last night, and flew somewhat under the radar.
Brian – He’s freakin HOTT!! His legs were like tree trunks. Can he please talk on camera next week?
Jason – He’s kinda nerdy, a nice guy, not really seeing the hotness. An no offense, but it’s a lot of single parents out there. People do it all the time.
Chef – Don’t know his name. He stepped up his game last night.
Fred – Only safe b/cuz of Ellen, b/cuz I have no idea who he ever is.
Jeremy – He also looks like he took his spray tanner b/cuz he gets darker and darker w/every camera shot. And his head is weird…….or is it just me?
Graham – He needs to shave. I’m tired of seeing the beard. But he’s hotttt……..but I did think it was funny that Ddyahnna leaned in to kiss him. He did not lean in to kiss her.
Dojo – Clearly he needed the haircut so bad. That’s one we can thank Ron for. But why couldn’t he get rid of the Outsiders slick back w/the high stuff in the front and get a normal cut? He just got a shorter version of what he already had.
And lastly……..Jesse – Thank you to whomever let him borrow that tie. B/cuz you know it wasn’t his!!!
Some guy……..great re-cap. And we, the ladies thank you for being a willing participant!!
No one has mentioned my favorite moment of last night. When DDeAHnna was getting into the helicopter, Jason looked to help her from behind. His hand went up, only to notice that just her butt was available. His hand flailed around a bit, then dropped back down (good choice). The entire sequence was hilarious!! My viewing party had to re-wind to watch it again, it was that great!
#71-YES! I always ask out loud…what about her other eye? Can you tell that one? haha
Nice work, SomeGuy. And OMG, some of the girls from my woman’s club are either Brian the Beefcake’s boss or worked with him at Ridglea. Will have to share any details they share, like how long a vacation he took back a few months ago. Hmm…
Go Horned Frogs! (TCU 94)
I <3 Jason even more after last night. On the asking debate, I agree with those who say it depends on the guy. From a guy you like, it’s romantic and thoughtful. From one you don’t, it seems cheesy and desperate.
I have totally changed my mind about Graham – he is not cute. At all. I haven’t changed my mind about thinking something’s just not right with him. Creeeeepy. And what’s with all that “I have a hard time seeing you on dates and kissing other guys” stuff? Helllloooo! You’re on “The Bachelorette”, dude. That’s the whole point of the show. DDyawn-uh better watch out or she may find herself sleeping with the (gay) enemy. She should’ve listened to Ellen.
And SP-Ron. Ewww! He was totally giving me the creeps. Good rittance! But as has been pointed out several times — Twilley?? Really?? She kept a lot of losers I would’ve never expected last night. I really didn’t see Paul and Richard going home. [Sidebar: I love that the two going home were "Ron" & "Paul". Sorry, cheesy election humor cracks me up]
Question: didn’t someone post last week that Jesse was still with “Jesse’s Girl” when the taping started and that he broke up with her via text message while on the show? Has this been backed up? Because if so, what a d#uche bag he is for lying when asked the gf question!
And oh — Good job, Some Guy!
I think that when Ellen said “definitely not that one!” she was pointing at Ron.. she pointed at the bottom center of the paper, and when they showed the front of a paper a few shots later, there was Ron, centered on the bottom- ha! He is creepy!!!
I almost cried when DD talked about her mom, but seriously, stop claiming that you are doing all the arranging!!! The guys know she’s not, it just sounds stupid when she says “I named a star for Ty” etc.
Props to the intern on this one.
Anyone else think Brian is on roids? He is HUGE!!
Thanks for filling in for Lincee, Some Guy, you did great!
Twilly must be the guy she’s keeping because it’ll be easy to get rid of him in the end. He is just wierd to me.
Come home safely Lincee!
Some Guy, you are some guy! That was awesome. Thanks for filling in during Lincee’s adventure. And I am still scratching my head as to how Twilley (Twilley?!) got this far.
Way to step up to the plate, Some Guy!! Brilliant job, dude. And, note to your wife: what a keeper he is! Funny, willing to watch YOUR tv shows, MBA(?) and def in touch with his “reality tv side”. Whatever the opinion is, LOVED how SG asked for a ruling from all the “ladies” on permission to smooch. Too cute.
#93 Char Char–Its not just you–Jeremy has started to bug, and I have unfortunately figured out who he reminds me of. Almost hate to say it but its….Butthead as in “Beavis and”. Call me a freak, but there’s just something about the shape of his nose and squinty eyes! Yikes. Anybody seein’ it?
Did anyone notice DD saying “i arranged for us to…” in reference to her dates? Seriously, does she expect us to believe that she had anything, anything at all, to do with setting up those dates? I am sure producers and/or the little intern have those dates all lined up WAY before the show even began. I just thought that was amusing!
PS…never, ever, for any reason whatsoever, ask to kiss someone. First of all, that will just ruin the moment completely. It will be gone, forever, never to return. And since I would assume that would be most “couples” first kiss, you will have sadly destroyed that memory. Is that really how you want that chick to remember your first kiss? I don’t think so. Second of all, have a little confidence! Go for it…take a chance…throw caution to wind…fly by the seat of your pants (I could go on but I won’t). Worse that’ll happen is she’ll give you the dreaded turn of the head and you’ll get the cheek. But I can only imagine that would be way less painful than having her actually answer your question with a “no”. That would be some really akward silence following that. And you just couldn’t recover from that! Just my opinion though.
Oops, forgot my other random comments! Will someone remind me of how DOJO got that name?? As much fun as it would be, I just dont have time to go back through these hundreds of comments in Lincee-land.
Have also decided that our girl, DDahnna looks just like Annette Funicello (“who the crap?”, I’m sure all of you 20 and 30 somethings are wondering!:) ) I googled her, and found an old poster of that Disney movie,” The Monkey’s Uncle”. They could be twinsies!!
Jeremy, Jason, Jesse…this is getting confusing. Can we come up with some handles so I don’t have to keep looking them up? One is the snowboarder or something, the other is the exec that wins everything, and the other is the single dad….I think? Come on, we need some way to remember these J guys.
Nobody noticed Richard’s red face at all the awkward, nervous moments? If he stayed, we’d have to call him Red Rich.
#60…. I am totally with you on the Jason thing. Whereas I think it is great that he is a loving father, I don’t think that makes him any better than the other guys. The other guys don’t have children…but chances are, if they did, they would be great fathers too. And I think it is ridiculous that he waited to tell her. It took him 30 seconds (not the 10 minutes he so desperately needed). I have had several friends date people with children. And that child was brought up INSTANTANEOUSLY. There just is no reason to NOT mention it.
#101 – OMG – Jeremy is like Butthead – he even moves kind of stiffly like the cartoon guy does – that is too too funny! I will never look at him the same way again!
One more thing.
Best moment of the night: When DD leaned in, took Graham by the horns, and kissed him. He pulls away and she grabs him again. ALERT, ALERT. Foreshadow moment.
1. Ellen. Just wondering what the reaction would be if eight bachelorettes went on Howard Stern and Howard asked them to drop trow so he could check out their legs (for sake of argument, pretend Howard is gay). Something to consider, ladies, after you finish debating that “asking to kiss” issue.
2. Ron was a creepy character from day one. Hostile attitude. He and some of the other guys are against Jeremy for one reason: he’s winning. Except for that little fact, they wouldn’t pay him any mind.
3. I respected Graham for not wearing a cowboy hat. I haven’t decided if he’s a cool dude or psycho but right now I’m leaning cool dude.
4. Deanna is acting like Jeremy is her boyfriend already. Her conversation with Ron basically got down to, “Why don’t you like my boyfriend?” Ron sensed this and gave Deanna another classless, defensive response.
5. I’m not impressed with the looks of the guys, I have to say. After Jeremy and Graham and perhaps one or two others, it’s a pretty motley crew of average-to-funny-looking guys. My wife and some of the girls at work agree, but maybe we’re in the minority.
6. I see Twilley as Deanna’s gay friend. He is gay, right?
7. Good job, “Some Guy.” I’m envious.
108 – you are the first to question the guys being on Ellen – I didn’t like it. At all.
I’m glad Ron got the book, but no one’s mentioned my fave comment of the night, when he was talking about Jeremy and said something about “until Jesus comes down and smacks him on the head…” It cracked me up!
should be “got the boot” I should proofread…
Thanks for filling in Some Guy! That takes some guts to fill those shoes. That was a great recap and interesting to hear the guy’s perspective. Seems like we are split about 50/50 on the asking for a kiss issue. I personally am all about the chemistry, so if you have to ask to kiss me, then chances are I do not want to kiss you. Jason already had that perfect romantic moment under the stars, so he should have just gone for it. Why even ask?
Lots of interesting posts about the boys too. I have been having issues with Jeremy. Sometimes I think he is good looking and other times not at all. When he had one on one with DDah at the rose ceremony he did not look attractive. I agree with others about the ABC editing. This is the worst it has ever been. Why can’t they just give all the guys some air time so we can see what they are about? Poor Brian has had almost none. Then they come out from nowhere at the end.
Let’s not be too hard on my man Jesse. Yes, he is immature, but take it for what it is. I think he has a fun personality and adds a lot to the house. I also like Jason a lot, but I don’t think she picks him in the end. Lincee – Can’t wait to have you back next week!
HELP HELP HELP! What is happening here?! Some Guy? Lincee??
I didn’t see the first part of the show, only the second half. So I could NOT figure out where Richard went. I assumed it was a two-on-one date (like Marshawna & Holly?) where one guy stayed and one went home, but I wasn’t sure. So I was relying on this re-cap… but it has nothing in it about what happened! However, it looks like something’s been cut out maybe??
What I see goes like this: “Still no kissing from Richard. Peace, homey.
Group Date Two – Boot-Scooting Boogie…”
i.e. the re-cap goes straight from no kiss to group date. Nothing about the end of Richard’s date! And then a few comments (above) mention things like:
#32 – “I agree that dumping Richard on the side of the road was cruel; …” (agree with what/who?!)
#39 – “I was SHOCKED she let Richard out on the side of a deserted street.”… HUH?!
I have gathered there was a taxi waiting, but I can’t tell what transpired between DDahnna and Richard-my-favorite-nerd.
PLEASE PLEASE someone put back what was cut or explain to me what happened!
) He was my favorite 
(
Pretty please.
Thanx!
Oy, DD. She’s screwed. I don’t see strong chemistry between her and ANY of these guys. I think she feels it hard for Graham but he’s got issues and can’t be what she wants him to be — and she AND Ellen know it. She likes Jason but the chemistry doesn’t seem to be there. She likes Jeremy but I don’t see that working out, either. She seems to think Jesse is awesome but I doubt they would be compatible long term. I think the possibility of her finding her husband in this group is toast. I do like Fred though, so maybe there’s hope for him?
Her little “fall off the mechanical bull and act injured to see which big strong brave men save me” act set the women’s lib movement back like 25 years. Puke.
I half supsect Ron was a plant because he was just too creepy, intense and drama-filled. But I guess it is possible he’s for real. Yikes.
LOL I totally assumed Ellen was pointing to Twilley when she said this guy won’t last long. It even looked like she pointing to the right side of the paper, where his picture was. I have to say, though, we got like 0 airtime with Twilley this time around. I’m not saying he did an about-face and DD loves him or anything, but he might be sincere or sweet enough to make her decide to keep him over choads like Ron for the time being. Though I have to say that Twilley looks shocked every time she picks him!
Oh, and the star thing? The STAR THING? Criminey. Everyone knows the whole “naming a star” thing is the biggest sham that ever shammed and obviously means nothing except you’re moron who wasted $50 on nothing. Of course, this is a show and it’s not like DD 1. thought of it herself or 2. paid for it or even 3. necessarily had a choice, but it’s cheesey enough to even go over the top for this show. Yikes.
By the way, as someone who also lost her mother at an early age, I totally get what DD said about never having dated a guy who showed interest in her mother. This doesn’t mean that she never mentioned or talked about her mother with boyfriends. It means no one sat her down and said, “Tell me about your mother” or set aside some time to learn more about her and what it was like for DD to lose her. 99% of the time this is because people feel awkward bringing it up and don’t want to upset the person, or maybe they feel to uncomfortable to hear about it. Even so, sometimes all I want is for someone to bring up my mother and ask me questions about her. It just about never happens.
# 101 And, note to your wife: what a keeper he is! Funny, willing to watch YOUR tv shows, MBA(?) and def in touch with his “reality tv side”. Whatever the opinion is, LOVED how SG asked for a ruling from all the “ladies” on permission to smooch. Too cute.
I totally agree! Some Guy, you rock. For me to get my bf to sit through last night’s episode, I would have had to bride him with, er, well, let’s not go there. I wisely opted to watch alone. He would have asked repeatedly how I could watch it and bugged for his reward until I gave in.
And I agree about Jeremy’s head. For me, his face always seems really greasy or sweaty when he’s talking to DD, then he gets a weird facial bloat. I don’t seem to notice it as much when he’s with the guys.
My question: How was Ron’s ex married to him for so long? He must have given her so much grief, he comes across so controlling and temperamental. I hope she is much happier now.
Chickpea, here’s the summary of the part you missed, from the official Bachelorette recap: “After dinner, they take a carriage ride through downtown L.A., which is also her last opportunity to feel the romantic spark she’s been lacking with him. Rather than lead him on, she tells Richard she just can’t give him the rose. She cries as she hugs him and he wishes her good luck. In the cab, Richard says she broke his heart but that he still wishes her only the best.”
As a straight guy, I appreciated you ladies’ thoughts on the issue of asking for a kiss. While there were good reasons on both sides, I think the better reasons came from those who said “don’t.” Personally, I’ve never asked, and I sure won’t in the future–particularly after seeing the new preview video of next week’s show on the official Bachelorette site. Chef Robert asks for a kiss and she tells him, “Maybe here,” pointing to her cheek. That’s why not to ask. I once went for a goodnight kiss (many years ago), and she turned her head away and said, “I don’t think so.” Ouch! It was as awkward as it sounds, but it was my fault. I should have realized the date hadn’t gone that well. We live and learn.
Sorry for the confusion Chickpea. I just left it at “Peace, homey”, which is to say he got cut. She picked Richard to go on the 1×1 date to see if there was a romantic spark. They were riding in a carriage at the end of the evening and she decided they were not a fit, so she asked the driver (?) to pull over. Richard didn’t get the rose. Good catch #81 on how she warmed up the speech she received from HTC Brad. There was a taxi waiting for him where they stopped.
Sure, a man can ask to kiss me, if I can ask “What are you thinking?” afterwards.
I think Graham pulled away from the kiss b/c he’d just heard minutes before that she’d kissed Jeremy. I’d feel grossed out if I knew a guyhad just kissed another girl before me. Ick!
First, good job, SG. Very witty observations. Way to step up!!
Here are my thoughts:
1. Yes, everyone: Ron…..weirdo! His little phrases were cracking me up all night! It’s like he had just finished watching Dr. Phil with all those “nuggets of wisdom” (or not so much.) I whole-heartedly agree that he is delusional, saying, “She didn’t reject me, she just chose someone else.” Dude, denial ain’t just a river in Egypt (as SP Ron might say.) The very best Ron moment of creepiness, in my opinion was when DDah tried to pull from him an ounce of frivolity and lightheartedness, asking, “Tell me something fun about you.” He stares at her with an evil grin and says, “Everything about me is fun.” I half expected his eyes to turn yellow or something. Yuck!! Glad he’s gone! Did anyone else wonder if his ex is somewhere out there watching and laughing? (Aww, that was mean; nevermind.)
2. #48, yes, I totally agree that the whole Richard thing was staged and pre-planned. He was too awkward about everything during their 1-on-1. Did y’all notice how she kept dodging him during the date? Esp. the part where he asks her that dating involves “taking chances?” I think he was going in for the kiss and she REALLY quickly changed the subject and moved away. That was a hoot! Ya had to know right there that he was outta there.
3. #108, I also agree that there are some odd-looking guys. (save a few.) And all you other TX gals, don’t you agree that Brian is SUCH a cutie!! I’ve thought he was cute from the beginning!! And thank you, SG; I could not put my finger on why he looked so familiar!! He DOES look like Moose! I had thought of that guy that was on Friends a long time ago, (Gavin or something??) that Rachel dated. But, you’re right; it’s Moose. Anyway, I sooooo hope he gets more air-time; I’m lovin’ him!!! (BTW, another kudos on making the observation that Grant looks like House. Yep; you hit the nail on the head.)
4. Twilley……rukidding me? He’s GOT to be just for ratings. Sorry, but he’s a total dweeb. I’m not so fond of Chef, or DOJO, or Paulie (glad he’s gone, eh?). I just think that she got to only cut 2 guys; the rest of the dorks are on their way out. And poor little Chicago Fred…….I just don’t know what to say. It would drive me crazy to have a conversation with that guy. Poor little guy. His time’s short too, I think.
good times.
Thanks Grant & Some Guy.
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I’m still feeling confused about why she’d just pull over mid-date and dump him out of a carriage. I can see if he was offensive or tried to put his hand somewhere she didn’t want it, whatever… but not to finish the date and say good-bye at a train station or airport or hotel or any place even… but a curb? I guess I’d better watch it!
I’ll also put in my two cents on the permission to kiss thing. I like it. Two past boyfriends have asked on their first kiss and I thought it was great! They don’t have to ask, but it’s extra nice when they do, IMHO. (And if the woman says no, then it’s a good sign not to waste your time on her anyway, right?!)
Great job Some Guy! I always look for your comments every week so it was much fun to read an entire recap from you. You had some great observations and I liked the male point of view also.
I am SO glad SP Ron is G.O.N.E. He was working my last nerve. I just wanted Jesus to come down and slap him upside his head. He was totally creepy last night. I loved the way DD handled him though. Chef Bobby grew on me just a tad – he was actually kind of cute – he sure looked good in his cowboy hat and being from Texas I appreciate stuff like that! But he still bugs me and popping that shirt thing…really? And Twilley…..I don’t even know what to say there. He has GOT to go. I’m really liking Jason and Jeremy and think they will go far. I thought the same about Graham until I saw the previews and he was freaking about having to share her with the other guys. There is one of those every season, right? You DO realize when you go on this show that there are OTHERS in the competition….right? Give me a king sized break. Okay….Brian. Holy Crap. He’s so hot. I am loving him. How hot did he look singing that awful song in the previews? Can’t wait to see that. If he doesn’t make it I vote for him to be the next Bachelor. I just wish they would give him more air time. They seem to be showing the same one’s over and over. Can’t make up my mind about Jesse. I didn’t notice him being an instigator until you mentioned it Some Guy. Your right. Interesting.
Looking forward to next weeks show and DD’s breakdown. Can’t wait to see what that’s all about. Am hoping we say goodbye to Twilley and ChiCKAAAAGA Fred.
Thanks Some Guy, nice job!
My take is that she is letting go of the nice guys early on to diminish them falling more in love with her. She’s keeping some of the questionable men, like Twilley to drop later on, even though she’s not interested in them. I think she could have eliminated more last night and that was the difficult decision.
Thank the lord someone finally brought up Jeremy’s bizzare appearance (fugly!) . It’s been
driving me crazy to hear people talk about how great he is. The white on rice comment
was so spot on. He is right next to her all the time. Ron was a creep who had to go, but he
was right about one thing-if it’s about getting to know all the guys why does Jeremy get
to keep staying in the house and cutting into other guy’s one on one time when he already
has a rose-selfish/obsessive! She is acting like he’s already her boyfriend and I don’t blame
Graham for not giving 100%. Why should he, seems like she’s playing favorites. I would love to know more about Brian-seems like he could be a great guy. Although when I thought he was a football coach he seemed more lovable than now knowing he’s a personal trainer. But her comment about him talking about the other guys was telling. I wish we could hear what he was saying!!!
And I have to agree-I thought it was pretty inappropriate to make the guys pull their pants down. I’m not a prude but that was like some fraternity hazzing ritual. And I’m sure all kinds of people would be up in arms if a bunch of women were asked to do it.
Great job Some Guy, your comments have always made me laugh. Seriously how is Twilly still there?!?!?
I am hoping that Brian is still in the running…please! I admit to being skeptical about Jesse, in a past interview Jesse said he was considering going into ACTING. He does not have enough romance in him for DD, he just appeals to her tomboy side.
I like Jeremy. He is calm, thoughtful, and mature in a very bizarre scene. How tough to be the target because you are getting attention from DD. He did not bad mouth anyone, he just refused to be “cowed” by Ron and Jesse stirring the pot.
Asking permission to kiss – NO. I have been asked, and I thought have some courage and go for it – no guts no glory. I’m just saying…
DD is so trying to make Graham work out, YUCK, he has no style, SHAVE already and switch it up a little.
Jason is cute – very into DD already.
Ron blew his chance, he should have said, “I am sorry, I was just jealous of Jeremy, can you blame me? Let’s spend the rest of this time getting to know each other. ” Glad to see his judgemental self is gone! Next toss Robert and Twilley!
Some Guy, you are some guy! Thanks for helping out!
Have they shown one single bit of footage inside the mansion??? I don’t think they have shown any, just briefly outside at the pool. What the heck ABC?
I suppose the first indoor viewing will be the kitchen with that tool Robert the Pink!
never, i repeat NEVER ask.
I agree with some of the comments above – I didn’t like the guys being on Ellen – or dropping their pants.
Jeremy tries too hard and is too much of a perfectionist. (but she’ll keep him) I also don’t like the tone that DD has when she has the guys. (The “testing” them at the mechanical bull, making them compete for her and almost belittling them – just my opinion) None of the bachelors in the past have treated the women this way. I think she’s a drama queen.
I was sad to see Richard go last night, but I think DD was a bit high maintenance for him anyway. I hope he finds love… he was just so sweet!
I thought Jason was cute and he’s got a slight chance. I admit I got all teary eyed listening to him talk about his son and again when she talked about her Mom. I can’t imagine how hard it is for him to be away… I hope she treads lightly on his heart. Jeremy is acting like her boyfriend because I think he’s the guy who is mostly in that role at this point. No one else seems as connected. I think they are pretty similar and might work out. Graham is not into her… the kiss at the end, when she went in and demanded it… just drove the point home. I do not believe he’s there for the right reasons. He’s just crossing his fingers this will get him the modeling and acting gigs he wants…. without looking like a villain for hurting her.
The stuff on Ellen was fun for me. I loved how she got right to the point and asked some important questions. I think she pointed to Ron and thats part of why he went home…. as for dropping the pants. I get that they wouldn’t ask a woman to do that… but at the same time they put the women in their bikini’s at the pool and beach for so much more of the show. Since they shot this one in winter, we don’t see that as much. It all kind of evens out. Thats just my opinion. Oh, and I loved that she played the music while walking around.
I want more face time for Brian & Fred… there seems to be something there but we aren’t seeing it in the editing. Jesse grew on me a bit more this episode and I loved his tie at the rose ceremony! Twilley, Chef and Dojo are just fillers because she can’t boot them all at once. Can’t wait for next week’s breakdown!!
I’m probably way behind on this one… but did you guys see that Matt & Shayne are tying the knot next week in Vegas? Wouldn’t that be fun if it were actually true and actually happened!
http://www.tmz.com/2008/05/31/grants-not-in-it-for-the-green/
http://www.buddytv.com/articles/the-bachelor/las-vegas-wedding-set-for-the-20094.aspx
After more consideration over the asking to be kissed, here’s why I really don’t like it—I just don’t think it’s sincere. Maybe it’s the cynic in me, but I think that any guy asking to kiss me is just asking because he’ll think I’ll find it sweet, not because he’s being a gentleman. But I’m a cynical Yankee, so what do you expect?
Jeremy–Botox. That’s all I’m saying.
#113 – Farting in Bed (I’m giggling just writing that)–I totally agree that I don’t see chemsitry with DDah and any of these men. I also think she just has crappy taste, IMHO.
THANK YOU Some Guy and Lincee (and the rest of you) for saving me from having to actually watch this painful show. The guys just are not as dramatic or as fun to watch as the women during The Bachelor. Maybe I’ll have time to watch this weekend during my 12-hour work shift…..ugh.
Sidebar to Lincee: I wore my ihategreenbeans.com t-shirt to Jazzercise on Monday! The instructor was so envious – we talk Bach in class (at 5:45am). My only comment is the interesting placement of the logo – on the downward slant of my chestal region.
I liked the Ellen bit until she asked them to drop trou. Really? What was the point? It was very undignified for the guys. I cracked up when she played the cheesy rose music though!
Sometimes I like Jason, and sometimes he really irritates me. He is way too eager…like a puppy. I don’t think that he is enough of a “bad boy” for DD. She likes them rough around the edges…that is why she is so into Graham. I think that Jason will go far…but will not be “the one”. He is too “nice”.
I predict Graham and Jeremy as the final two. Although, HOT Brian could be a dark horse!
BTW…I am SOOOOOOO happy that the show has been on at 8:00 and not starting at 10:00!! I can actually watch it on Monday night
And two hours every week? With Matty’s show they didn’t even hit the one hour mark half of the time! Yeah! Speaking of Matty…has anyone heard any more about him and his Monkey? LOL
I loved this episode, I actually watched it twice (that never happens). Did anyone else feel awkward w/ Richard’s goo goo eyes to DDah while moving her hair out of her face wanting to kiss her. I couldn’t watch. Jason’s 1×1 was sweet & the star named after his son, uh… awesome. I hate to say it but I teared up.
I agree #130, Sue – Every time I look at Jeremy that’s all I think about… trying to figure out if he has already botoxed at such a young age!
I am def in the “Jeremy is creepy” camp. I’m bummed he seems to be the front-runner. I’m a little burnt out on Jason too. I think they’re both entering the desperate pool. I am pulling for Brian and Fred. Fred is absolutely adorable and as previously mentioned, Brian is hot. Also, they both seem the most “normal.”
My co-worker just pointed out to me that the thing about Graham that is so secretive is the fact that he’s actually dumb.
#101 – Mothercita – ok, next time warn me. I just spit water all over my desk (and the stack of papers) and keyboard. Yes, I totally see Butthead!!!!
#101 TOTALLY! I think his face is so weird looking. Looks hot from a distance but not so much up close.
I agree, I loved the Ellen segment, dropping trou was uneccessary and I’m sure embarassing to the guys. ABC pick the RIGHT things to EDIT!
ok how has no one mentioned how painful it was to hear them sing “home on the range” seriously, abc intern…what was that?
#86-Aimee…you are so right!
ron is such a dweeb. from him standing with his beer after dullanna played the injury prank from him completely missing the “im cold” line. and why does he talk to slowly? its like he’s reading a monologue with scripted pauses for emphasis….yuck, he gives me the heebie jeebies.
the high kick scene at the end made me laugh. great job Some Guy…i thought it was great!
Great job, Some Guy! I loved it. Oh, and NEVER ASK–Just kiss her. Man, even the “romantic” moments are tense with this chick!
The only way this season is going to turn out well is if one of these dudes actually gets HER to lighten up! She creates so many awkward moments with her uptight-ness, it’s not even fun to watch. Does she ever just loosen up and have FUN?
(From the look of next week’s episode, I’m going to assume she does not. Somewhere in an Austin bar, HTC Brad is asking Our Host Chris Harrison, “SEE? NOW do you understand?”)
Travel safely, Lincee!
#138 MC–I think we all blocked “home on the range” from our memories! Ugh! That was defintiely a cover-your-face-with-a-pillow moment!!! yuck!
#139 – MackenzieCA–totally with you–I think I understand Brad’s decision a lot better now!
Have you ever noticed that all Bachelors/Bachelorettes have said “I arranged for ….”. Brad used to say it. And so did Matt. I have not watched every season of the The Bachelor/Bachelorette. But, I do remember it getting on my nerves when Brad would say that HE planned or arranged something. Maybe that’s what they tell them to say. ????
I couldn’t believe Ron told her that he woke up thinking that she “might not be his kind of girl” as an opener to trying to win her over. Idiot.
I heart Jason. If DD doesn’t want him, he should call me.
Did anyone else notice the rings that Graham was wearing when they were talking before DD tried to capture him for a kiss. He was wearing a ring on his THUMB and for some reason that creeped me out.
I heard or read somewhere (of course, can’t remember where) that Ellen played the music and walked back and forth for like 15 minutes…LOL
and, on the subject of Monkey and Matt, I found this
http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/matt-grant-jokes-that-hell-wed-shayne-lamas-this-week-in-vegas-7222.php
After watching the VH1 marathon – Bachelors of the Past – I’m left asking myself: “What has happened to the time-honored Bachelor tradition of Video Messages aside the Pier One bureau?” I believe they went to the wayside sometime between Firestone and Cush. Please, ABC Intern, bring them back!
Mandy-i’m so glad i’m not the only one watching it!! they had trista and ryan’s wedding on last night…its so funny to see the little things…how fashion has changed and i’d forgotten that in the first season they didn’t call it the rose ceremony, they called it invitation night and the girls sat on sofas instead of standing! i saw an ad that said they are running the marathons for the entire month of june!
#143: It creeped you out because heterosexual men generally do not wear thumb rings.
Loved the pool scenes and getting to see the guy’s bod’s without their shirts on….Graham’s body kicks Jeremy’s a*s! He’s got that awesome cut, wirey body that looks so good, whereas Jeremy just looked like some scrawny skinny guy that piled a bunch of muscles onto his chicken bones and was parading around trying to show them off…GAG!
Good job, Some Guy – props to you for watching this show with your wife!
First of all, Ron was SOOOOO rejected – but if it helps him sleep at night to say he “just wasn’t chosen” then whatever. And Ellen was definitely pointing to his picture when she said his days were numbered!
And while I’ve only read a handful of the comments, I have to agree with the ones that say they think something’s fishy with Graham. Yes, he’s hot, but something is not quite right with him. He didn’t even act like he wanted to kiss DDAnna in the grove/pool area – she was definitely pushing herself on him and he was just going along with it.
Looking forward to next week’s PMS rage from DD – dang, nothing like letting the guys see her ‘true’ self!! Yikes!
And what about Sean? They never show him at all, yet he manages to get a rose every time!
I feel like the grammer police here…and maybe it is just how people with a southern accent speak, but I’m getting a little annoyed by DD saying “imporDant” and not “imporTant.”
I’ve been reading this blog now for several seasons of The Bachelor and have yet to leave a comment because you always seem to say everything that I’m thinking. It’s fantastic! That however changes today, because during my second screening of Sex and the City last night, I noticed a familiar forehead on an extra in one of the opening scenes. It was, I kid you not, Marshana. Has anyone else noticed this? AMAZING!
* Show me more Brian!!! Why is he NEVER on? Sneaky.
* I think some people are being too hard on Jesse. I find him quite amusing… much better than many of the other guys who are either way too darn cocky (*cough* chef: stop popping your collar *cough*) or have a stick up their tail-end. I’m not saying he’s right for DDAH, but he’s entertaining & adds some lightheartedness to the mix.
*Graham is how old? And his longest relationship post-high school was 5 months? I mean I’m a commitment phob myself (added that I’m probably too picky) so I understand but in any case I know I surely wouldn’t be sticking myself up for relationship commitment 500 like he did when he joined the show. -he’s still hot though-
*#101 butthead comment= classic.
That’s not grammAr…. it’s phonetics.
#151…Stacy! I am with you on the “importDant”. And I am from Alabama. It doesn’t get much more southern than that. And I can assure you I do not say “imporDant”
I think Dojo has a shot. He’s been left in the dust just waiting for his turn to show off some more of his KA-RA-TAY moves. Remember Jen from the Firestone days – nobody even knew she existed until the last few weeks.
And for the kiss – I guess it depends on whether or not you want it. If you want it – no he shouldn’t ask – just go for it. And if you don’t want it – thank god he asked so you can say no.
Nice job Some Guy – your wife must be proud! I wish my husband was willing to sit through the show with me, let alone recap it for a bunch of obsessed fans. May ABC never give up on this show – it’s too good!
Nice job with the recap Some Guy. I laughed out loud with the Pants Off Dance Off.
Thank God Ron is gone. I could’ve punched the guy several times this episode.
Good job Some Guy.
I got the impression the guys had to drop trou (?), trow (?), for the product placement of Ellen Boxers. Which begs the question why a funny lesbian comedian/talk show host felt the need to develop a mens boxer line.
Whenever I hear Fred all that runs through my head is Tommy Boy for some reason. “Build model airplanes the fairy says, well I’m not buyin’ it. Next thing you know there’s money missing from the dresser and your daughter’s knocked up. I’ve seen it a hundred times.”
You know that New York socialite who had all the plastic surgery and looks like a cat? That’s who Jeremy reminds me of.
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/images/plastic_surgery_amok.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/what_to_buy_fall_2007_a_new_face/&h=450&w=300&sz=36&hl=en&start=2&tbnid=SoKOQCL3KR7OKM:&tbnh=127&tbnw=85&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dthe%2Bcat%2Blady,%2Bnew%2Byork%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Dactive
As a Dallasite, i loved the DJ reference. It was bugging me who Brian remined me of and that’s who it is! Spot on! He’s a sleeper!
153 Addi I agree…Jesse’s humor is actually what makes him cute (although I admit to humor –and goofy humor included– to be a huge turn on,—many of my crushes are apparently really ugly (according to my friends) but I see hotness in humor. Probably why Bob G is my fave bachelor of all time. Not sure DD is the right one for him, but he’s awesome.
GREAT post Some Guy! And ChiCAHgo Fred is TOTALLY Jason Bateman!! I can’t get over his accent though. It is so not cute.
Can anyone figure out why Twilley is still there?
#152-Leslie–YES, I noticed too! I couldn’t believe it-bet Marshana’s so proud.
#151-Stacy-I would have told you that I say imporTant, and I’m from TX, but I just said it out loud and it came out as imporDant. Then my son said impor-nnnnnt. Don’t hate on us phoneticly challenged too much! :0
Lincee – we miss you but Some Guy was a good choice as a replacement. Thanks for the recap S.G.
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I’m glad Ron is gone – he seemed to old and “issue-y”. And personally, I think Jason asking if he could ask to kiss DD, then asking was a tad awkward. If you’re gonna ask, just ask.
This has been my favorite b’lor/b’ette “season” yet. Things for the most part have stayed classy and DeAnna has so many awesome guys to choose from. She’s one lucky gal, and the guy that she ends up with is very lucky as well. As for the ask-before-he-kissed-her moment… Nope, not good. I feel like it shows a lack of confidence. All the signal you need is a hand to the side of the neck or face and a gentle pull and that gets the point across that you want a kiss. Stating the obvious just doesn’t seem romantic. It has killed the moment for me before. She seemed like she didn’t like the question, but went w/ it b/c she really likes him. My faves are forever Graham, Jesse and Jeremy. They’re adorable and have great personalities (so far). GREAT recap Some Guy!! You’re hilarious – I loved your take on Ron. I wanted to thump him in the nose so bad.
I think the thing that is strange about Graham is that he is movie star gorgeous and is on a dating show.
Anyone check out his web site? They are professional modeling photographs. He is simply on the show to promote himself. A man that looks like that does not need help in finding a woman.
http://www.grahambunn.com
Ron the barber scares me…can anyone say Sweeney Todd.
Ooooh, Nancy – #163 – thanks for the Graham link. He is sooo much cuter without the facial hair (which I think is not so attractive on him particularly). It also explains his “pro basketball player” profession. Nice – though I still want to know so much more about Brian. Yum, yum (at least so far).
I have to make one more comment about the kissing debate, though!! I am surprised by how many women think that asking ruins the moment! I am the first to love a confindent guy but seriously – what about those guys that are “confident” that shouldnt be?! Yuck! That would so much more ruin the moment than a gentleman asking (for me anyway)! And – Some Guy – what do you mean by those that say don’t do it have a better reasons? Aren’t manners a good reason? I think if you want a guy to kiss you and he asks first – how can that ruin the moment? It just seems all the more respectful to me. Just sayin’…..(yum, yum)
Well I remain firmly in the minority on the kissing thing. So be it. I think asking is sweet and shows a lot of respect. I’ve never minded either way… But I’m also probably about 20 years older than y’all!
Holy Moly!!! I checked out Graham’s website (# 163) and holy moly is all I can say. This guy is WAY too good looking for Deanna. He has got to be on the show for his career and not for her. Yowza. Smokin’ Hot.
SOME GUY, thanks for posting your recap. At least 95% of the reason I watch the show is so that I can laugh at Lincee’s recaps each week…I would have been really bummed if there were nothing to read this week- and you did a great job filling in. Very funny!
#101 Mothercita- didn’t look like anyone had responded to your DOJO question yet- he was the one who karate round-house kicked a lemon(or something like that) off of Jesse’s head on the first night- he’s a martial arts guy. And I love your Butthead comment and I’ll have to google Annette’s pic.
#119 Aggiechick- I totally agree that it was super-creepy when Ron said that everything about him was fun….and then just stared there with the awkward, glaring eyes. Yikes.
Can’t wait for DD’s meltdown next week!!
Richard was awesome, all he was missing was a little confidence. Not arrogance (Ron and Robert) just some confidence. Richard if you are out there reading this…DD missed out! Having someone that can make you laugh everyday is pretty cool.
After 17 years my hubby still makes me laugh. It took me a few months to figure out that he was the one, quiet – smart and funny. Too bad DD did not have a more time to see people’s true colors! Richard your bach days are almost done, they will be lining up at PTA meetings!
Maybe it’s a “Southern” thing, but it seems that Southern guys ask if they can kiss you often. I don’t mind it, I don’t think it signals a lack of confidence anymore than opening a door or pulling out a chair. Now, that being said, if a guy is cheesy, then this gesture will be cheesy. Kind of like it’s not sexual harassment if he looks like Moose (THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU for helping me figure out who he reminded me of!!!), but it is if he looks like, oh say, creepy weird Paul…know what I mean?
On a personal note, on our first date, my BF and I were sitting on a park bench by the river–tres romantique, no? Our faces were thisclose and he still didn’t close the deal so I finally just said, “are you gonna kiss me or what?”. I still can’t believe I was so brazen, but he just laughed and said he was, “thinkin’ about it” and FINALLY kissed me a few minutes later. I wonder if most folks would think that was chivalrous, agressive, creepy, or something else?? Hmmm….
Is it just me, or does DD seem desperate? She sounds like she is just in dire NEED of marriage. I’m afraid she’s going to have a pastor waiting in the wings when she gives the final rose. She’ll ask her final pick, “Will you accept this rose?” Then he’ll drop to one knee to present the sponsored diamond ring, she’ll say yes, then out of the bushes will pop a pastor ready to get them married NOW.
I’ve not really loved any of the options yet. None of them seem like they’d be a good fit for her. I agree with everyone who says that DD is just too uptight. She seems to have the attitude that this show is her LAST CHANCE at love. She needs to turn down the intensity a little bit.
SomeGuy, loved the recap. I was hearing my husband’s voice while reading your post. He would ask the same question you did about the glasses at the campfire….so practical….
Some Guy, thank you for the commentary. It was hilarious! My husband watches with me and he says a lot of the same things you do.
My thoughts…..
DYawna: Has anyone else noticed the neck twitching? It totally goes along with the blinking. It drives me crazy!
Jeremy: #101 Mothercita, you are right on the mark. He is Butthead. His head is so long and his eyes are too close together. I am creeped out by him.
Graham: Wears a thumb ring…still? How 1990 of him. Bothers me that he cannot look DYawna in the eyes.
Dojo: Glad he got the haircut. My husband and I called him “pompamullet”. Why are we suddenly not seeing much of him, but yet she picked him? Is is because she doesn’t have any other choices?
Jason: Don’t ask for a kiss buddy, go in for the kill. I think most guys know when the time is right and if they don’t, don’t do it. I like him, but wonder if he is just going to be a puppy.
Brian: I believe he might be our dark horse friends. Gosh, he is so yummy. I want more air time of him. I am rooting for “Moose Jr”.
Cya SPRon…you are one strange dude!
Oh my gosh, can someone tell me what IMHO stands for?
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is anyone else reading through these posts saying “important” to themselves to hear how they say it???
#173 Julee–IMHO is “in my humble opinion.”
#71 – YES! Every week I say, “what? is she a cyclopse?” Ugh… eye…
Asking for a kiss: Don’t ask, just do. If I don’t want it, you’ll know when you lean if for it. IF you ask, I’m likely to instantly (and involuntarily) roll my eyes which I can assure you won’t lead to a kiss
ImporDant: I’m a Houstonian and I say “Impor-ent” like the T just gets lost in the word. But I also say Fixin’ and Used-ta Could (ex: You usedta could turn in there but now they have it blocked off) so who am I to judge…
DDah bugs — her accent is so forced and p/s did NOT notice it so much on HTC Brad’s season.
Save travels, Lincee. Nice job, Some Guy.
#174 – I am totally saying “important” to myself now – that is too funny.
OK – I know I am probably in the minority, but I don’t think Grahma is all that. He is creepy and even his cuter pics on his “CHARITY” website don’t do that much for me. I think he reminds me of Gary Cole, the creepy Ex of Dana Delaney on Deparate Housewives. IMHO
Asking if you can kiss a girl is a good way to ruin the moment. If you’re not sure – don’t do it.
#177 Laurel – I dont think Graham is that great either. He seems to get skinnier and scruffier each week. (Maybe because Im really starting to notice hunky Brian’s big broad shoulders as he towers over the other guys)
#179—I’ve been a Jeremy fan since the pics of the bach’s first surfaced….but after I saw him without his shirt, I still like him, but not so much looking at him….waaaay too skinny for my taste. I’m not too fond of Brian’s weird hair color, but am totally LOVING his bod! The guys with no shirts on is the ONLY reason I was the bach’ette shows. The Bachelor with all the crazy women is usually more fun, but this season with DD is turning into so much fun! Diggin’ Brian from TX-but don’t think he will make it much further….sad to say. I’m guessing Jesse, Jeremy and DOJO for the final three…ugggh. (but still lovin’ Jeremy….I think he is deep, dark and very sweet—love that combo). Can’t wait for next Tuesday when we hear Lincee’s take on DD’s pms outbreak!
…meant to say the only reason I WATCH, not WAS, the bach’ette shows. Webguy, I know we need to proofread, but in those instances when we don’t, it would be great if we could edit our own postings!!!???
Nice recap. I can’t believe you didn’t make a note of Chef looking like a plump Elvis impersonator. I thought well Lincee’s never mentioned it, but maybe someone else might. Maybe I’m the only one that thinks so, but either way good work.
Is anyone else watching these Bachelor marathons (or like me just the last 1 or 2 espisodes) on VH1? So fun to walk down memory lane. I totally forgot about the video messages the “girls” used to make after their dates and the bachelor got to watch before he handed out the roses. Funny. I watched Andrew Firestone’s season last night. One of the few I have got right on my picks but was so funny to see Kirsten say “The thought of him proposing to Jen makes me want to throw up.” was so funny! Fun TV for all! Today is Bachelor Bob – boy did I LOVE Kelly Jo!
I’m also loving the VH1 marathons! They should run them all the time.
Excellent recap, some guy. Very funny. What’s Pants Off Dance Off? Sounds hilarious.
After seeing Graham’s website, you have to wonder why the heck a guy like him is on a show like this trying to win a girl like her. It’s a serious career move.
I would like to first make excuses for myself for anything I might say. It’s really late (or early rather) and I should probably get some sleep. But I just now found time to watch this episode online and read all the comments, so bear with me.
#48- THANK YOU for reminding me of Chef saying his fingertips were cold!!! I thought… okay? Is she supposed to do something about that for you? It was random and whiny and actually reminded me a little bit of the Titanic when Rose, ever so helpful, informs Jack that his hands are cold. Duh. It’s called being in the middle of the ocean after your ship hit an ICEberg…anyway.
#50- I didn’t notice Graham drinking straight from the bottle, but I did notice after the rose ceremony that several of the guys looked like they were extra thirsty and had dumped the flowers out of several tastefully placed vases in the house (nice collaboration with ABC intern and Pier One- yay for teamwork!) so they could drink from their extra large “cups”. Or maybe they just aren’t fans of refills?
#86 Aimee- I definitely noticed the finger under the chin when Jason kissed her. Not once, but twice! I don’t like to critique anybody’s style, and maybe it works for him, but it actually looked like he was poking her…can’t be comfortable.
#119- If Twilley is only on the show for ratings, don’t you think ABC should actually show him? Not that i’m complaining at all– he looks like he either is high all the time or has been high one too many times before.
#174- yes, i have been saying “important” to see how it sounds. i can’t really tell, but i think it does sound more like a ‘d’ than a ‘t’. oh well. i’m from alabama, though not from the really country parts. and i know you are all questioning the existence of ‘non- country’ parts of alabama.
Lastly, I would like to commend the intern on his “Safety First” attitude. When the Cinderella carriage turned the corner and we saw it from behind, i noticed the orangey caution triangle. Very nice. I guess they figured just in case it didn’t have enough leftover Christmas lights strung around it, they should put a warning to other motorists.
p.s. good job some guy!
I looked at Grahams site again and yes when he is cleaned up he is hot. But that makes me wonder, why is he getting so scruffy ? If he shaved he might get even more attention. Does he just have a laid back personality, or is he purposely trying to downplay his looks? Maybe he doesnt want to be picked ?
Hi Past Bedtime,
I think he said he couldn’t feel his fingertips to indicate that he was so nervous and tingly around her that he was going numb. Say it with me now…PUKE! He’s so phony. Peace.
I have to comment again. I read all of your comments all the time and keep up with them daily…I know, I’m lame. But anyhoo, the Graham phenom….I’m not too into him. But I do think he is kinda cute. I like him better scruffy…probably the bad boy image I like. And it hides the fact that he has NO lips at all. I like full kissable lips. And the second he opens his mouth I want to run. I can’t stand his nasally voice. Is nasally even a word? He has a little boy, pinching his nose sound when he talks…..can’t STAND it. And I also sooo noticed DD leaning in not once, but twice, to kiss him. He didn’t lean towards her at all. Very telling, but so easy to miss when you are in the moment. Poor DD….she needs to realize he’s just not that into her and let him go.
Why am I still reading these? I am addicted.
1) Yes, I also saw Marshawna on SATC – classic!
2) I agree Chef Robert looks like a fat Elvis impersonator but creepier!
3) I also have been watching the Bachelor reruns – seriously, why? I cannot believe how different they were…to the girls on the couches, the mini video montages at the Pier One column…did ABC really spend $3 million dollars on Trista/Ryan’s wedding? I just can’t believe how much they icked out of ABC and me! Oh well, at least they are still together. I forgot how annoying Bob G’s laugh was? I forgot how darn cute that Andrew Firestone was! I love it and am glad to see them in reruns. I just wish we had past Lincee emails/blogs to reference, too! That would be a perfect world.
4) Lincee I also vote for you to blag on SYTYCD – I love that show and there are lots of adorable kids in it this year!
Til next week!
FINALLY I got to read this week’s blog and some guy did a great job! I am not let down!
But I would like to say I am NOT into the whole “May I kiss you??” thing. Seriously? MAN UP!!
Sorry – I mean eeked not icked and BLOG not blag.
And, Graham – not getting the hype. He is not that hot…way too skinny.
Jeremy – yes, very square faced – looks good sometimes and othertimes, not so much…
DOJO – I think he is a dark-horse cuz I swear I saw a segment and DD was kissing him and touching his pompemullet!
Bryan – more air time – I beg of you ABC! He is delicious!
Bye – again!
I am sorry if this was posted before and is old news to you all. Talk about career moves……
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19436925&BRD=1699&PAG=461&dept_id=46370&rfi=6
s2c-I read the article you posted-Does this mean that Jesse makes money from his sponsors by being on this show? If I interpret that correctly, I’m not so impressed with him.
194, I don’t know because when the men were “revealed” , abc didnt list his last name, although it was sure to be found out sooner or later. But it seems to me that going on the show was just another way to market himself.
I probably watch the bachelor to be amused by the recaps also.
I agree with #188, the numb fingers was some reference to feeling so much for DD that he couldn’t feel his body. I say he is eliminated in the next round because there is no chemistry between those two.
Richard seemed so nice and real. She really didn’t want to kiss him–she blinked like mad when she sensed he was going to “take a risk” and quickly decided to cut to the next activity “she arranged” .
I think the tears after the rose ceremony and leaving Richard at the side of the road is too much.
I can’t wait until Monday’s drama!
Thanks for the link about Jesse, I had read a different article that talked about how he wanted to break into acting. Sorry, I don’t have the link…it also talked about how he had come up with a way for snowboarders to get sponsers and promote themselves. It did not explain the publicity/money angle.
I guess we know why he wears so many hats now (lol), cause he has his own line of gloves and hats! He seems like a fun guy that is used to competing – and used to hanging with other guys. He fits into the Bachelorette very easily. Just don’t see him being the “one” for DD.
I JUST now watched this crap. I used to love this show, but it’s seriously going down the tubes. Glad Ron was all over E! for his stalker psycho-ness!!!!
Interesting article on Jesse. Pretty ingenious, I have to say.
I’m not convinced that he is right for DeYAWNa but definitely improves my opinion of him — he’s quite cunning it seems.
I have also been watching the VH1 reruns. Trista’s bachelors were hot! Her final two were the picks of the litter, and she is a lucky lady! I’d almost feel bad for DD that these guys are so lame if she weren’t so lame herself. I can totally see why HTC Brad dumped her. This season is such a snooozefest, and the only reason I watch is for the recaps. I’m ready for a new bachelor!
“America’s sweetheart”? Seriously?
I just watched tonight’s show (6/9) and had to post two random thoughts….
1) Twilly? Really? what the hell?????
2) Sean’s Suit —- Really? what the hell??
are you kidding me? twilly? sean? jesse? over brian? do not get this at all. what am I missing??? twilly is painfully unattractive to me. sean’s suit (I’m with you #202) is laughable. Can not bear to look at jesse’s hair it is so greasy. Brian, on the other hand, is htc. DD, I’m shaking my head over your choices, your taste. At least your dress was nice this rose ceremony. Not happy AT ALL.
#202, I ditto everything you said. The only thing I can think of is that Twilly makes her laugh. After how bad she felt at the outhouse BBQ, he might have provided some much needed comic relief. I am upset that she has still picked Graham. She is OBVIOUSLY into him (tries to kiss him all the time!) but he seems so bad for her. I’m still rooting for Jason, what a sweetheart! Although, it looks like he’s only been divorced since Feb. 2008…hmmm.
I keep thinking there must be a side to Twilly they aren’t showing us because how is he still there over Fred or Brian??? But then at the end when they showed him singing Brian’s song I was convinced that there isn’t another side. The dude is crazy. And not in a good way. I think she’s keeping him around so that she’ll have an easy choice one week.
While Brian definitely seems like a really cool guy we never got to see a connection between them. From what we did see, he did seem to like to hang out with the rest of the guys over DD. Who knows? You can’t force a connection. But I’d want to keep around for awhile just to look at.
As for the other guys- I still don’t like Sean at all, and I sort of love Jessee, Graham is a question mark, and I really like Jeremy, but apparently I’m in the minority.
Oh, and I love Jason more after tonight. He got off pretty lucky getting to be the one guy she came home to after that rough day.
I think maybe Brian might have felt so comfortable around the guys because he is or was a high school football coach. (supposedly anyway). He is probably used to being around a bunch of rowdy guys, and a rapport came naturally.
He was really easy on the eyes, and well spoken too. But he kind of reminded me of a glass of milk.
Okay…Bryan may be hot but he sure seemed dumber then a sack of rocks tonight when he tried to court DeHanna. Not real smooth! Is anyone feeling a love connection with DD and any of these guys?
The bridemaid/prom reject dresses MUST stop! Shades of “27 Dresses”!!!
This sucks people. We had a big wind storm tonight and the power went out! No bach-ette for me! The power came on just in time for me to see Brian get the big cut. I missed all that hyped up drama. What a bummer. Now I have to wait till they post the show on ABC.com to see what the heck happened. Apparently according to the comments above… Twilley-the-great-mystery-attraction survived the cut again!
I am sorry folks, but Graham (model/pro-basketball player, yuck), Twilley (actor) and Jesse (mtv actor wanna be) made it through…
I like Jeremy – and I think he is much better looking than Graham, after all Jeremy has been polite, well-spoken, thoughtful, confident and into DD! No wonder the guys were all using him for target practice. Jason would be my second choice…perhaps Sean will grow on me after I see this episode??
I am thinking a new twist on the show…the audience votes pick the the Final 4 and each one gets a one on one date. The poor sucker (um, bachelorette) takes it from there.
Sean totally grew on me! Once that hairdo was tucked under the baseball cap, it allowed a handsome face to shine through. He was so nice.
DD rubbing Graham’s arm. What did everyone think about this?
Did anyone want to smack DDahna last night? You know who she’ll pick in the end? HERSELF, because that is who she loves more than anything (I just made that up, I don’t know anything about who she picks). Ugh! And if I had to hear her say one more time, “I know what you’re all going through,” I would have thrown my TV out the window. She has terrible taste in men. Twilley? Let me say that again. TWILLEY?!?!? He’s just creepy.
Where the heck did Sean get that SUIT??!! OMG. And I almost died laughing when he called her a redneck…LOL. I ws sorry to see Brian go instead of Twilley
And I felt so bad for Fred, although I have to say that I was happy that she got rid of Chef first and let Fred have some dignity instead of doing that in front of Chef. Chef was a complete tool!
I still think that she has the hots for Graham more than anyone else. She can’t keep her hands off of him! And he is always touching her too…stroking her hand, etc. I called Graham the winner on the first night! I wish that he would shave though…LOL. My prediction for final 3 is Graham, Jeremy and Jason.
she has gotten rid of almost every normal decent good looking guy. what the hell???!!! richard, fred, brian??? now we have dojo, nasty jessi and twilley. jeremy is becoming borderline creepy with his obsessiveness and his crazy came out a liitle bit. he was able to control himself long enough to feed her lines of contrived crap and fake being normal but he is really weird. and seriously- do you want to look desparate on this season too? graham could care less. it just goes to show- men or women- all like the chase. all the guys that have been into her (other than jeremy) are gone. i mean what is she doing? is she really actually trying to find someone or is this just a joke b/c with the remaining guys i cant think it is anything but a joke. just thinking of having any sort of physical attraction to anyone remaining that is halfway decent is just bleecch! jason is the only one i can even hope she ends up with.
#211 – you’re so right that she always says “I know what y’all are going through” a LOT!!! However, her token phrase is “Y’all are breaking my heart” or “This is breaking my heart” with an under-the-eye swipe for emphasis. That’s what she said when Brad dumped her, all her interviews after he dumped her, when she dumped Richard and Fred, actually I think it’s been every rose ceremony, plus her rant last night. I’m sure there are other times she’s said it.
“It’s breaking my heart, the gas prices are so high now.”
“Y’all are breaking my heart” when she reads how everyone trashes her rose ceremony dresses.
“My heart is broken into a thousand pieces” when the local pharmacy is out of Visine – For Heavy Blinkers
oh, and ANOTHER thing! What she did to Fred and Chef Rob was EXACTLY what Brad did to her! Fred thought he was safe, just like DDahna thought she was the one when Brad told her he sent Jenni home. hello?!?!
can you tell I’m fired up about this?!?
shes going to end up doing the same thing as brad again b/c all she will have left are losers. she has gotten rid of anyone good. i will literally vomit if she picks jeremy. he is a douchebag!!! he seems needy and just annoying!!! im fired up too!!! : ) i need a new hobby.
Sue, totally agree. She did to Fred exactly what Brad did to her and yet she still can’t understand why Brad didn’t give her the rose. I am almost glad she let HTC Brian go, he can do much better! I do not see the chemistry with her and Jesse. I think she likes him as a person, but there is no passion. Sean is kind of a goober….I thought he was going to pee his pants when he found out DD lived in KY, they have a “bluegrass” connection?!
I am so sick of DeAnna. If I have to hear “I know exactly what you are going through” one more time, I am going to scream! We get it. You got dumped. Brad broke your heart. That was a year ago. MOVE ON!!! DeAnna rant over.
I really don’t see her having much chemistry with any of these guys. She clearly wants the chemistry with Graham, bc she is so hot for him, but he is so not the guy for her. Jason and Jeremy are the only ones who really seem to be sincerely into her and her into them. Twilley, Robert, Fred, Brian, Jesse and Sean are all just a matter of time.
Robert’s exit was the biggest load of BS, IMO. I think he was trying to “audition” to be the next bachelor. I feel like he was showing his emotional side, his romantic side, and his “broken heart” but I totally saw right through him. That tear in the limo…PLEASE!
I really enjoy the Bachelor/Bachelorette every season, but this one is so boring. Yet I watch.
kathy i totally agree. the only one halfway normal and not looking like a cartoon character is jason. really slim pickings.
#218- I don’t think it’s the same thing that Brad did at all. Other than there were two people and one thought they were staying for a minute. She didn’t tell Fred that she was falling in love with him. She didn’t tell friend that she could see him as her husband. She hadn’t even kissed Fred! It was not the same. She didn’t want to keep him to the end, or even to the next week just because she could when she knew nothing would come of it. So, I don’t think that what she did is anything like what Brad did.
Did y’all notice that when Robert finally squeezed out that one tear that he angled his face toward the camera so it wouldn’t be missed? Does he think no one would catch that? DORK.
Cassie-I agree that it’s not the same as what Brad did to her. After all, they had overnights, kissed, did who knows what behind closed doors (and I’m guessing a lot by how hurt she was), AND he even flew her dad out for that final rose ceremony. BUT–I am getting tired of the references to Brad! Enough, already!
Anyone notice how Jeremy is suddently accepted now that soul patch dude is gone? He seemed to have normal interactions with the guys.
I do think Graham is into DD, but who knows how much? And will it last? He’s a heartbreaker, ladies and gents.
Jason looks like a good kisser! I think he’s the best choice still.
Can’t wait for Lincee’s recap!
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