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SNOOZE! I gave up after Tenley’s embarrassing dance… hoping the recap will fill me in on everything I “need” to know!
Hiding behind my couch the whole time! Was it just me, or was 1/2 the show Ali leaving?? I can’t wait to see what you have to say — there were SO many awkward moments!
The only thing I could think of while Tenley danced was….”I’m sure glad I didn’t choose that song when I walked down the aisle.”
OH MY GOD… Could this have been the LONGEST DRAMATIC EPISODE EVER? Good lord, someone kick that crying head cheerleader off the damn show already! Sure, she seems sweet and innocent but someone please tell me why she’s getting so much camera time? Bahh!
And yay. She comes back next week. Awesome.
Ali, Ali, Ali!!!!! …. the messy ponytail, queen bee, first in line, first off the bus, always right next to the “it” guy, first awesome date, a tour guide date in her present city, the LL Bean Family in Massachusetts AND then she quits!! Something smells fishy ABC! Does anyone else feel Ali is being groomed for the next Bachelorette? Doesn’t one know their job commitments before signing up for the show? ENOUGH OF ALI!!
I’m afraid Jake’s “Wings of Love” are about to crash and burn.
did anyone catch when ali wiped her nose with her hand and then ran her hand through her hair? GROSS! I almost threw up.
Did anyone notice Ali mouthing “Now?” to OHCH right before she said, “Chris, can I talk to you for a minute?” That seemed awfully staged.
I am a guy. I watch this show against my will. Bottom line: Ali is drop dead hot. Great freckles, great smile, looks good in yellow… etc. The plaid shirt for the home date? AWE. SOME. She seemed to have a great family, she lives in a cool city and has a job she loves. What in the hell is not to love about her?
Tenley carries BAGS. B-A-G-S. Crap, even her dad is messed up over this a-hole ex. That family is not ready for a wedding… and the dance was CREEPY. (Note to ladies, guys who like girls don’t like lyrical dance. If they tell you they do, they’re trying to sleep with you. FYI)
Gia was going home if Ali stayed. She’s on life support. We all know this.
Vienna looked like she lived at Adam Sandler’s house in ‘The Water Boy’. He dad needs to consider contacts instead of Coke bottles.
If Jake wasn’t smothered in douche-tastic-ness, he would have locked it up with Ali off camera and made it happen. He deserves exactly what he gets when he picks Bags, Jersey Shore or Florida.
Gross moment of the night for me – did anyone else catch the photo of Vienna and her sister wearing nothing but what looked like towels in some sort of glamour shot, framed on a shelf in her dad’s garage? It was just over his shoulder as he was talking to J in the garage and that sealed my creepy feeling about the dad right then and there. I am all for being close to your dad, but I don’t find it normal that a dad would have a photo of you in a towel in his man cave.
I dunno…as much as I don’t like to buy into all this nonsense, it did appear that there was something there between Ali and Jake. Yes, there was plenty of good “soap opera” acting going on between Jake and Ali, but I feel like he was supposed to pick Ali in the end. You can fake a lot of stuff, but I just don’t think those two were faking their feelings for each other. The both glow when they are around each other. I don’t think the leaving was a set-up by ABC. However…I thought it was rather humorous how quickly he got over Ali’s departure. When he walked back into the room and said “I’m so glad I don’t have to hand out any roses tonight. Ladies, come on up and get your roses” with this big cheshire cat grin on his face. Seemed so funny to me.
Tenley — bless her heart. I thought it was funny how she asked Jake if he can make his own decisions and he said “I pretty much run everything by my parents” which was NOT the answer Tenley wanted to hear…but then she follows up with “I’m so glad you can make decisions on your own.” What the WHAT?!
Vienna — no way, no how does Jake fit into her lifestyle. Not.At.All!
OMG I could not handle Allie crying…I really wanted her to make her decision and just leave. I thought it was funny how happy the other girls were the minute they found out that Allie was leaving. lol. Also, I love Tenley but dancing to Pachabel in D Minor(sp) is a bit desperate to show Jake that want to marry him. I was half expecting her dance to be her marching while holding flowers. I also thought that if Allie wasnt on the chopping block then he would have sent Gia home and he should have. I mean he is the one that said that he doesnt need to wait for rose cermonies. The way Gia talks really annoys me. He should pick Tenley but I dont think he will.
I can’t believe the producers wasted nearly 45 minutes solely on Ali’s shouldileavetosavemyjoborstayforlove drama. I was SO over her sniffling and sucking up snot as she waited for Jake to declare his underdying love and beg her to stay. Helloo??! Did you not watch the Ed/Jillian last season? Leave already! The producers will bring you back. GO TEAM TENLEY! I think Jake’s home visit with Tenley and her family was the most genuine – they’re perfect for each other – wholesome, corny goodness. Dibs on Gia as the next Bachelorette!
I hope jake picks no one. these girls are all a mess.
and ali, if the work thing was real… you made the right decision. good for you in being a grown-up. i know it might’ve been really hard, but in reality you’ve only known this guy for what, a few weeks? you don’t give up your dream job for that…
maybe that’s just because i was unemployed for a while this year… it sucks, Ali. It really sucks. You’re 25. You’ll bounce back from this.
During the first conversation where Ali comes to him to tell him she may have to leave, the editing/dubbing was SO bad. If you watch carefully, what you heard Jake say totally didn’t match his lips. Makes you wonder what he really said. He may have had chemistry with her but during all her blubbering and snotting he was sure stiff and unemotional. He looked like he wished he could disappear.
I also had a thought about the way Gia talks. Her mom and brother had such thick accents, I wonder if she’s trying to talk without one? Every once in a while with a word here or there her accent creeps in.
Tenley’s dance to wedding music was ridiculous! I had really hoped to see something more of what she could do. Sad that there were no gran jetes, fouettes or other more impressive moves. If dance was really her life, it seems she should have been able to do more with the choreography to showcase herself.
Vienna’s hometown visit made me think “Deliverance” ‘Nuff said.
I think I was hiding underneathe my blanket for most of this episode! It could not have been more awkward, dramatic, and boring all at the same time!
All of Ali’s whiny crying was BEYOND annoying, and all that wiping her snotty nose all over her arm was really starting to gross me out. I’m shocked Jake didn’t walk into the non-rose-ceremony with Ali’s dribble all over his jacket. Don’t get me wrong, I like Ali! I think her and Jake would honestly be great together, but – this episode was just too much!
And Vienna – here we thought she was miss priss super rich chick, and she’s really a redneck rich-girl-wanna-be! Didn’t see that one coming. Found it pretty sad she didn’t know how to tie a boat knot after “living on the river her whole life”. *eye roll*
I don’t know if I can take 3 more weeks of this….hahaha
hello- erick (gia’s brother), Exxon called, they wanted to know if you needed more hair product! holy crap, what was going on with that hair and the soprano type attitude! they scare me!
I’m a guy too and #8 is right on the money.
I’d even go a little farther.
I suspect Jake did tell Ali off camera to go get the job figured out and that there would be a spot for her return.
First, I highly doubt Jake is as “torn” as the show makes him out to be. He will remain “torn” until the final two and then he’ll have this moment of clarity where he knows exactly what to do. Bullsh*t. That isn’t how it works. He more than likely knew two dates ago exactly who he was going to pick. The remainder of the show is making sure she’s not a psycho. I suspect that person was Ali. His body language was begging her to stay…but think about this logically:
If Ali quits her job for jake, that is a lot of pressure on the relationship. Jake has a really good idea Ali is the one, but isn’t supposed to say for the sake of the show. But he’s in a bad spot because if for some reason he doesn’t pick her, (unlikely but possible)…he’s going to look like a jackass for letting her quit.
OTOH
He told her she wasn’t at risk this week…already breaking the rules as we know them. In fact…has that EVER been done on this show? Anyway…they discuss it and decide that she will go back to work to feel things out, and if she wants to come back, okay.
This is a win-win for them. If she leaves and stays gone, problem solved. She wasn’t the one. If she goes, and decides to come back, they both win. She gets the chance to decide for herself where her priorities lie. So by coming back, she is choosing him over the job…and proving that she really does like him.
As convoluted as this whole situation is…..quitting a job is a big fat zero on the life’s regrets-o-meter. There are all kinds of jobs in the world. Most suck. Finding another isn’t a big thing. (yes I know the economy sucks).
But leaving a guy that could possibly be “the one”. (however unlikely this may be in real life) is a potential BIG regret. In fact…in the hands of an unstable person (which all these girls appear to be…this type of regret can lead to eating disorders, cutting, and other fun craziness. ick.
She needs to decide why she’s upset. Is it because she won’t get the chance to win the show. Or is it really because she is falling for Jake (gag me with a spoon). She’s going to resent that job the second she gets back anyway. Ultimatums are not terribly effective and typically get the opposite of the desired result.
I don’t really understand what he sees in Vienna Country Sausage. That whole dad thing creeped me out. So did the Tenley dance. I am all for supporting a spouse. My wife and I go to each others crap all the time. A lapper would have been less awkward.
There was Sooo much staging going on last night. It was Ed and Jillian all over again! The camera guy just “happend” to be in Jake’s room….the phone call, the awkward conversation, the dramatic hanging over the bannister, the fake crying, etc. The only thing that didn’t seemed staged was Ali looking like she was going to throw up. I laughed so hard just before the “ceremony” when she looked like absolute C R A P and Jake says, “You look beautiful”….LOL!! That’s the kiss of death. The whole show was awkward. I can’t wait for Lincee!!
I dont get it, all Ali was looking for was for Jake to say “Don’t go” – thats all he had to say to save us from the ridiculousness. Was it me or is it beyond inappropriate that Jake and Vienna were making out in bed with the door closed when Vienna’s father walked in – ah weird – Jake, when you meet parents for the first time, its probably not a good idea. Oh and whats all this crap on Jake’s blog about Vienna ready for a marriage and love – did you forget this is the woman that ELOPED – why is everyone acting like that was 10 years ago and shes ready to move on – SHE’S 23, it happened like yesterday!
UM, did anyone else hide behind their pillow when Ali decided to have a mental breakdown/4-year-old meltdown in the HALL of the hotel? Like 10 feet from Jake’s room? I feel like she had her mind made up as soon as she walked into Jake’s room. I think she knew deep down he wasn’t her guy, but she could have been persuaded to stay if he let on he’d pick her. Bet she couldn’t bear being rejected for Vienna. I just felt like her whining was so contrived and not at all genuine.
Don’t be too hard on Tenley’s choice of music…odds are that she actually used another song, but they dubbed Pachabel’s Canon in…when I was there we never had any music because they needed clear audio so they could capture voices and then later dub in whatever music they wanted. Also, anytime a girl sings a song for the bachelor it is always one that is in the public domain so they don’t have to pay the license fees (so they get them to sing the Star Spanged Banner or something). I would bet that Canon in D is also in the public domain.
You know whats sick. Jake said that Ali was not on the line last night, which means one of the other girls (in my opinion Gia) was on the line. So he is going to spend an overnight date with a girl he knows hes not going to pick? So much for eliminating the rift raft right away like he did before, they should have had a rose ceremony anyway – except that ABC wants ratings.
I agree Alicia – Ali looked so bad I couldn’t stop laughing the entire time she was crying! priceless. Her hair was a hot mess and she looked like death.
#22 I agree!
- I never got on the “I Hate Ali” bandwagon, so last night was hard for me to watch 1 of my faves go down. Whatever decision she made is fine, she’s got to do what’s right for her. But the baby talk, puppy-dog eyes, & snotty crying that made her look more drunk than sad was too much.
- ViennaSausage, stop wearing daisy dukes, they’re ugly, and your legs aren’t THAT good
- and hey! now we know where ViennaSausage got her cross-eyes from!
- flashback to 10th grade: making out with boyfriend in bedroom, dad barges in, except i didn’t have the nerve to ask for “more time.” each episode ViennaSausage shows her young age more and more
- anyone notice ViennaSausage said, “I want a wedding!” just more evidence she wants the picture we all want when we’re 9, not the adult marriage & relationship
- why is 1 of the moms always a crazy palm-reading, tarot-card toting wacko?
- Tenley, you are NOT ready for this relationship based on how often you bring up your ex-husband and tear up about it
Of course, Former Bach-ette (21)! I’ve gotten better at catching the inconsistencies so I don’t know why I didn’t think about that!
Did anyone notice that while Jake & Gia were taking self portraits on the boat, that most of the actual stills that were shown really weren’t the photos they were taking?
Theme songs for this episode:
Should I Stay or Should I Go
Take a Chance on Me
Does Jake have a side job as a hand model or something? What’s with the gloves and super big scarf on Jake and short skirts and no coat on the girls? Is he sick or just wimpy?
I can’t wait for Lincee’s recap. There were so many moments where I had to look away. Tenley’s crazy dance?? Yeah, Jake has appreciation for dance. Riiiiight. He could not have looked more uncomfortable on that stool. And if I had a nickel for every time Tenley said, “I don’t want to keep to talking about my ex,” and then continued to talk about him. Gia has grown on me, but she’s a goner next week, and would have gone this week but for Ali. I did enjoy her brother’s hair — I think he’s trying for the “Pauly D.” And poor, poor Ali. Enough was enough with all the tears. This episode should have been no more than an hour. She wasn’t staying, but I did have a weird deja vu feeling when that was going on, as in, I’ve seen this before with Ed and Jill. And then she sat in the middle of the hall and cried, as you do. And why does Jake kiss everyone on the nose and other parts of the face? Vienna Sausage — ugh! What a creepy dad. No way she and Jake are a match.
Dave and Eric….THANK YOU!!!
Suzi…Exxon comment about Gia’s bro-in-law – Dead.On. Hilarious.
#8 Dave, well said on everything!
All I thought during Tenley’s dance was “This would not get her to Vegas week on So You Think You Can Dance.”
My Sister and I wondered during Gia’s hometown if her family told Jake fun Carl Pavano (her baseball player ex boyfriend) stories. Like “Carl Pavano got us great seats at Yankee games and we met Jeter. What can you do?” Or “Jake, you don’t like the meatloaf?! It was one of Carl Pavano’s favorites.”
And the crying Ali crying Jake kiss made me cringe because I just thought about how snotty and mucousy it would be and it really grossed me out.
Also, don’t these girls sign contracts essentially giving up all contact with the outside world? How does Ali know her job is in jeopardy?! This is sooooo staged!
I agree with 18. Alicia.
I felt so let down about last night’s episode. This season has been nothing but a repeat of Jillian’s season. Funny that Jake HAD to go to Jillian and tell her that Wes “wasn’t there for the right reasons.” Funny how every girl has been saying that about Sausage! Then Ali, one of the main contenders has to quit the show and go back to work (sounding a lot like Ed). Then when they are in their fantastic vacation, Ali calls Jake? (again, sounds like Ed)…I guess they can claim its the most dramatic season of the Bachelor since all of that took place on the Bachelorette?? Lame!
Did anyone else think that Ali might have been a bit hammered? I get that she was emotional about it, but a little wine never stopped anyone from crying super hard…
#17 Eric. OUTSTANDING. I am totally with you on a lapper from little Tenley. Maybe to “(There Ain’t Nothin’ Wrong) With a Little Bump and Grind”? Jake could have thrown a few singles out – perhaps made it rain if she was good?
If I was on a date and a girl (even one as pretty as Tenley) said “My ex banged my best friend and left me. Oh, and he never saw me dance. Now I will dance for you” and it WASN’T a lap dance, I’d be OUT before she hit play on the boom box.
Again – it’s very simple: Lyrical Dance Performance + Straight Man = weird.
I haven’t even seen the episode yet, but by the sound of all your comments I am going to be soooo over Ali and feeling sorry for Vienna because of her crazy family. You can’t help who your parents are. You guys have to remember, where you come from (being poor) does not determine who you will become. Only you can determine that with God’s grace and direction! I love Vienna’s open, naive, honesty. Yes, I think she is too young for Jake, but I like her none the less.
I must have missed something in grammar class–last week it was Gia who used the “word”
“broughten”. Then, last night Jake said it, too. oy. Glad I had broughten my pillow with me for that episode. From the Tenley performance (“Daddy, Daddy, watch me do a show for you!”), to Vienna’s pervy dad and swamp rat lifestyle to ali and her drama, I could barely watch! So much material for Lincee to work with today–can’t wait!
#28 – Jake is dressed for comfort. The girls are dressed to kill…
IMO, Ali didn’t have the same feelings for Jake as he had developed for her. Did anyone notice her pull away when he went in to kiss her on the bench?? I think she wants to be the next Bachelorette, and so she chose to leave. BUT, she totally wanted him to beg her to stay before she left…just so we would all know how much he loved her. What a b***h! All the crying was hilarious, so fake! I was on Team Ali since the show started, but I’m done with it all now. I agree with that she was prompted as to when to bow out.
On a lighter note, it was interesting to see Vienna’s “castle”. Her daddy is freaky! I will have to go back and check out his man cave for that picture referenced toearlier. And Tenley’s family is so sweet and seem to be supporting Tenley 100%, but I think they all need to take a step back and get over the ex. Sounds like that was a really bad situation for them all and I just can’t believe they would be ready for her to try it all over again. Take some time, Tenley!
Overall, I think it was the most boring episode to date. Can’t wait for the MDRCE! Really? Most dramatic rose ceremony EVER?? Get some new lines, ABC. We aren’t buying it anymore.
Oh, and don’t be fooled by that call from Ali…I don’t think she’s coming back!
That phone call could be totally voice over contrived!
In all of this, did anyone notice that Jake didn’t show his abs like he has in every episode before this one? I thought for sure he would take off his shirt to get Ali to stay.
I thought most of the show was a snooze too, but I really, truly cringed, and hid my head on my husband’s shoulder during Tenley’s dance. Just like when I’m watching a horror movie. I think the problem was the proximity – she was just way too close. My husband’s best idea/line of the night was: “Wouldn’t it be awesome if she really did get to close, and knock him out with a kick to the head?”
I thought some of Ali’s dilemma was real, and some was staged. I did catch her mouthing “now?” to OHCH, and also when she was leaving her room – her little wave and sad puppy dog look was just awful. That’s why I was so surprised to see her break down in the hallway. Jake told her everything she needed to hear. That should be a clue right there – the guy you supposedly want tells you within his limits that you’re staying, that he wants you there, and he absolutely does not want you to leave – and you do what? Leave. I don’t know. It all seemed so contrived.
Though if it was real, I can sort of understand. If she wasn’t 100% sure of her feelings for Jake, and her job was one she had worked hard and long for, climbing the ladder, so to speak, it would be hard to let go of that. During the SF date, she expressed in the beginning how important her job was, and even alluded to the fact that she was “married” to it. Who knows…
#3: I DID walk down the aisle to that song…..aye yi yi
#34 – kari
ali did look wasted!
Loved the Water Boy/Deliverance comments about Vienna – too true!
I agree about the Ali snot too – yuck! I kept yelling at the TV, “ABC Intern – get the tissues!”
what was with ali’s white casual sundress for the rose ceremony and hysterical breakdown? #20….the staged mental breakdown in the hall was awful……had to leave the room.
1.Awkward interchange between Vienna and Jake on the boat, CUE THE ADORABLE TURTLE!
2.Does ABC want us to think Gia lives in a restaurant in Manhattan? Why didn’t they go to where she really lives, whether it be Queens, the Bronx, etc.
3. Ali’s dress was very cute at the end, but she kept adjusting her boob. Not classy.
Did anyone else notice that as Jake and Ali kissed in front of the limo, it looked like Jake gagged into her mouth. Ugh. That was puke-tastic. I know they were all emotional, and the lurching happens when you sob, but mix that with kissing, and ewwwww.
It didn’t bother me that Ali melted in the hallway. IF she was truly that upset, she isn’t the first gal who wanted to wad up into a ball and cry.
#28 – Jake is from Dallas, Texas. They film this in November/December? Up north he would have been freezing his ass off. As a general rule, those of us born, raised, and still living in Dallas don’t handle the cold all that well.
ABC.com hasn’t posted the episode yet. Anyone know where else I can watch it?
and #8 Dave, too bad I’m married–you rock!
I’m pretty sure if Gia gets booted her family is gonna off Jake mafia style.
Did anyone else notice that Jake had his gloves “on and off – on and off- on and off” during the time he was with Ali at her grandmothers house? Led me to believe the sequence was run in stages !!!!!
SusieQ – I walked down the aisle to that song too. Stay strong.
Let’s sit outside and talk by the fire? This drove me crazy-did the mom (I think Ali’s) mean the flickering tea light candles? Jake said he hates the cold-I am sure those candles were not warming at all! Bye Bye Ali.
One has to wonder what Jake is really thinking about this whole process. He MUST be feeling more confident in the dating department now. Run.Jake Run. Go back to Big D and you will be married within a year (who needs Gia’s mom’s cards!).
Im with Dave… Sausage’s mom is Kathy Bates in Water Boy and they are all swamp people… “Not spoiln sausage is the debil”
Ok, I have to say that I was a little surprised to see where Vienna comes from. I was expecting much more luxurious by the way she talked. But thinking back, I don’t remember her ever saying that her family was wealthy. I remember her saying that her daddy spoiled her (obvious) and that she wrecked a lot of cars (could have been pintos), but did she ever actually say she was wealthy??
#51 – its up on http://www.hulu.com
Does anyone else remember Princess Erica, the tiara girl? The one who was going on and on and on about how she’s an heiress and soooo rich? I remember they filmed her in a bubble bath and thinking at the time that the bathroom/tub she was in looked like it was smack dab in the middle of a double wide. There was nothing nice about it, yet she was supposed to be so well off. Hello, deja vu Vienna. How does your dad buy you 5 cars and fake boobs when he lives in the swamp??
Dave, your assessment of lyrical dance and straight men made me LOL. So much ammo for Lincee today! Can’t wait for the recap.
Have we seen a shot yet of him proposing? Or with any woman at the final rose ceremony. I’m wondering (maybe wishing) he’d just blow them all off and surprise Ali in San Fran. That would be a nice… new… ending to this show!
Ali figures: Worked out well for Ed. Guess I’ll try the whole “work’s making me quit the show” thing, then come back.
#63 Joy, I was thinking the same thing.
Even though the whining got to be too much for me last night I think they make the best match.
oh yeah, and I walked down the aisle to that song too! haha!
#61 — I live in Houston, and trust me, Tierica doesn’t live in a double wide. Her parents are very well to do and are on the social page frequently. Erica too, actually.
I have not laughed SO MUCH during a Bachelor/ette episode before – EVER!
Gia and her family – Jersey Shore. Nuff said.
Tenley, bless her heart. She is not ready for an engagement; it broke my heart every time she brought up her ex-husband, which is quite often, only to start weeping. This girl is too fragile, but as much as I sympathize with her, the dancing was way too desperate of a gesture for me. I really hope she was put up to it by the producers. In either case, the whole scene was hilarious. Jake looked completely uncomfortable, and she looked like she had entered fairytale land.
Vienna… sigh… so all season I have been checking out this girl’s wardrobe, and I knew she couldn’t be a rich little princess. The girl is a tacky dresser hence the too snug purple, Forever XI dress she wore to the Rose Ceremony. Seeing her in her hometown wasn’t surprising at all. The Bobby Boucher allusions are right on. Still, I have to give it up to her – she is who she is, and she doesn’t hide it or apologize for it. Jake seems to appreciate this for some reason, and if after meeting her overbearing, borderline-creepy father, he still likes her, more power to him.
It was sad to see Ali go, our resident mean girl who isn’t so mean when she’s not around Vienna reminded us that she is charming. It was good to see “first date” Ali back, but it wasn’t good to see all that pouty, snotty crying and messy pony tail.
I have to comment that G looked great in the red dress and red lipstick; the girl is gorgeous. But it was sad to see G stay because we know she was going to get the boot last night. I think Jake’s huge smile when he returned to the rose ceremony was on account of not having to send G home and being able to bring her along to St. Lucia for an overnight date after all.
Haven’t had time to read the comments yet. But I want to give Gia a BUZZ CUT so she will stop hiding behind her hair!!! It’s ridiculous. And I beg of you, please stop chewing on your fingers.
I thought it was very odd that OHCH didn’t mention a thing about Vienna’s hometown date in his blog today…skipped right over her.
And we’ve already seen the ‘I have to leave because of my job’ scenario played out…BORING!! Couldn’t they come up with something else?
Okay, I really thought Ali was a brat until last night. Now I understand why she was so annoyed with Vienna. She has a job, responsibilites and she doesn’t have a “daddy” to bail her out if she decides to wreck a car or quit a job. Her home town date showed how she grew up and it looked pretty modest to me. Good for her for being an adult and not giving up her career for a guy she barely knows who’s made no commitment to her. She does need to cut out the word LIKE from her vocab. She sounds like an idiot and I don’t think she it.
I have to say….watching this every week the only conclusion is: JAKE IS A WANKER.
P.S. That dance from Tenley was just….AWKWARD!
So creepy the way Ali was talking about her deceased grandmother. Gia is smokin’ – too hot for Jake. I bet Tenley will be the next Bachelor alum cast on DWTS… who’s with me??
#44-SusieQ—I’m totally not bashing the fact that some women did walk down the aisle to that! It’s a beautiful song, I just didn’t want to use it (even though other family members did want it). Tenley just made it seem a little cheesy! And her movements didn’t match up with the music well.
Also, did anyone else catch that Tenley’s parents said she’s only been divorced a year. A year!! That is not enough time to recover from a broken heart and divorce.
I don’t know why Gia is there… not that i think Jake should’ve dropped her, but what does she see in him? Does she REALLY want to move to Dallas? Does she REALLY want the house in the burbs, picket fence, and all that stuff that Jake seems to want?
OMG – Ali – Get a freeking Kleenex and blow your nose. She was grossing me out last night. The whole show was a joke. And Vienna and her freeko dad. I’m gonna go home now and look for that picture in the man cave. Even if Jake genuinely liked Vienna, after meeting her father, I would seriously reconsider.
There is no originality left in this show. Everything is a rerun of Ed and Jillian. Not sure I’ll be watching next season. And if Ali is the bachelorette, I know I won’t be watching. I did like her, but now she really gets on my nerves.
#72 Kelly H –
the way i understood it, tenley hadn’t even been divorced a year…. they kept talking about how “this year” has been a rough year for her… well, it’s maybe mid to late october when they are filming (judging by leaves on the ground on the east coast, it’s been a while since i lived out there)… Tenley’s been on the show for what? a few weeks? let’s say a month… so she has been divorced for maybe 8-9 months… yeah….. it actually didn’t sound like her family was totally on board with this either…
I thought it was funny that all the girls EXCEPT Vienna had the “full frontal” of their house shown. I guess ABC didn’t think much of her parent’s 1963 brick ranch.
The “work vs Bachelor” crisis was too Ed and Jillian for me. After all these seasons and ABC can’t come up with a better plot twist?!?
It’s so predictable anymore. With 4 episodes left Jake can offiially declare that he is “falling in love” with all the ladies and they may, in turn, begin decaring their love for him. But NEVER before this point in the season!
I meant to keep a tally of how many times the word “like” was use out of context. I think I’ll do that next week!
I like Tenley a lot, just not for this show. Her history is not one to lead her to this type of dating scene. Poor thing. She needs time to deal with the divorce, not a new husband. Ali won’t be back. It’s a total tease. Come on people, you know this!
Gia…I don’t get it. I was a daddy’s girl too, but Vienna’s dad gave me the willies. Weird. Him walking in on Vienna and Jake making out was scary. I felt embarrassed watching it!
Maybe Tenley was trying out for Dancing With The Stars (it worked for Melissa)!
http://blogs.chron.com/tubular/archives/2010/02/bachelors_heart_1.html
Appears Ali works for Facebook…..
Funniest line of the night:
”My ex-husband never saw me dance the dance that’s in my heart.”
Who says stuff like that?
I’ve been in Ali’s camp, but her whining got on my nerves last night. I almost turned it off because I couldn’t stand to cringe that much!
I have to agree with #33; the repetitive nature of this show is just getting silly.
And did anyone notice how Jake said to Ali at the limo, “I can’t change your mind,” or something similar, BUT THEN gave her that LONG kiss for that very reason? HA.
#71 Dara…I’m with you on that! Tenley will definitely appear on DWTS. And I’ll watch her goofy butt dance
#49 Oh my GOSH! The pukey lurch when Jake kissed Ali goodnight was the highlight of the episode! I almost died laughing!!
All I could think of when I saw Ali was ‘The Scream’ by Edvard Munch. Every time she would put her hands on her face and sort of slide them down I had to fight the giggles!
Gia’s mom is the classic fortune teller. ‘This card says you’re struggling with a decision, am I right’? Wow, that’s amazing, how did you know?! If she were really any good at fortune telling she would know that her beautiful girl was going to get the boot. I was impressed with how much Gia’s mother really loves her. Some of those families seem like cold fish. Remember Molly’s family? I wanted to put on a sweater on the HT date.
I’m sure former B’ette is right about using music in the public domain for Tenley’s dance. That whole family just needs to MOVE ON! It reminds me of the book Eat Pray Love. You had a bad marriage and now you’re divorced. Boo to the hoo hoo. Lots of us go through that, and worse and not only survive, but thrive.
And where was Jake’s “angry meltdown”? On the very first episode, they showed clips of things to come for the season and there was a scene of Lumberjack Jake getting angry in a cabin, kicking a chair, and saying something like, “This is f***ing ridiculous!!” and then he storms out.
What happened to this scene? I don’t remember seeing it. My friends and I have been patiently waiting for it.
Never been so bored – ever. Will be so glad when this stupid season ends!
#84 Shelley – I can’t wait until I have an opportunity to say “boo to the hoo hoo” in real life
Good game plan Ali…..act just like Ed did and you and Jake will be married in no time!!!
She may not come back next episode but she certainly will before the final decision has been made.
Can’t wait for Lincee!!
This episode made me really think in the end Jake would have picked Ali. He’s such a “stand up” guy that he wouldn’t want to hurt her in the long run if he knew she wasn’t the one. He sent Ella home to be with her son just like he would have done to Ali if he knew he wasn’t going to pick her. I’m still an Ali fan despite the crying and boo hooing I think she is up front about her feelings and not 100% smiley faces and hearts like Tenley.
* I cannot believe I have gotten so sucked into this season. I think it’s because I truly think Jake is a great guy. Is he just a little “too perfect”? Yes. A little cheesy? Yes. But does he have strong morals, convictions, and will he be faithful to his wife forever and ever? Yes, yes, and yes. AND he’s easy on the eyes.
* I have believed that Tenley was the best pick for Jake since episode 1. She, too, is just a little “too perfect” and cheesy at times, but she is beautiful, inside and out. She seems to have been deeply wounded by her divorce, but I think Jake may kind of like that about her. She is vulnerable, and he is a protector. He will spend the rest of his life trying to make it up to her. He will treat her like a queen. Based on comments both have made, it sounds like they share a belief in God. The fact that they are on the same page there will take them far in marriage.
* I have seen a few “spoiler alerts” claiming Jake picks Vienna, but I just can’t imagine that’s true. I certainly don’t understand why she is the “villian” of the group, but I don’t think she’s right for Jake. She is too young and a bit too immature for marriage right now. I think she is insecure and doesn’t know who she is as a woman yet.
* Gia is stunning and seems to be a class act. She’s not the one for Jake, however. Their backgrounds seem too different.
* Jake likes Ali a lot, that is obvious, but again, I don’t think their backgrounds line up the way he would like. Was it just me, or when Jake asked her “What is a Sunday morning like for you?”, he was testing her to see if church played a role in her life? Maybe not…
Anyway. I love how we are analyzing these people as if we know them! That just speaks to the power of television.
Tenley + Jake = Cheesy, “a little too perfect” love, FOREVER!!!
P.S. The dance was one of the most awkward things EVER EVER EVER! Bless!
#8 Dave, I agree with other posters….not only do I agree with your comments, but you are FUNNY! So many awkward moments last night, thank God for pillows to hide behind and DVR to fast forward through…could NOT handle Tenley dancing!! I was so embarrassed for her, it was very much “Daddy, Daddy, watch me!” as another poster said. My husband cheated on me with someone I didn’t know and I’ve been divorced for a year. I was recently dating someone….for real, mind you….not in 10 minute filmed increments on the Bach…..and when he started talking marriage, I had to cool things way off. Not even close to being ready for that, and there’s no way that Tenley is either….take some time to regroup girl! She hasn’t even dated anyone else. Ali…..oh sweetie, that was an ugly, ugly cry! I just wanted to smooth her hair down, she was looking pretty disheveled at the end of all of that. Good call….don’t quit a fabulous job for a 25% chance at love, it’s hard enought to give up a job for someone who is 100% committed to you! Vienna….all I can say is euwww. Creepy, creepy, cross-eyed and creepy….she and Jake just do not go together at all. How bout the big collective groan we all did when OHCH said tune in next week for the MOST DRAMATIC…blah blah blah. This is clearly a show we love to hate, or at least I do because I’m still watching! Can’t wait for your recap Lincee….it truly is the best part of my Tuesday.
Ugh, I’m so over this season by now. I just want him to pick someone so we can get on with next season. Oh, Jake, Jake Jake, I had such hopes for you. Blerg.
GIA FOUND HER RED LIPSTICK! Ahhhhh… was so worried for the girl.
*gag*
While I watched Tenley dance all I could think of was what Joel McHale was going to do to the poor girl on this week’s episode of The Soup.
ps- Ali works for Facebook. It’s not like a company of that magnitude could function without her for a few more weeks, right? I smell an Ali return with a “but it’s too late – you left” twist.
I don’t know if I’m the only one who does this, but does anyone watch this show and try to guess which parts Joel McHale will make fun of on The Soup?
@85 Kelly H – Prepare yourself for disapointment. They will never show that scene and probably won’t ever. He was wearing those same clothes on the episode where he had the 2-on-1 with Ella and Corrie. Just another teaser from the editors to get us to watch. It’s not the first time it’s happened.
#80 Mera – girls who see unicorns and faeries
I’ll bet she’s doodling their names in hearts with colored pens. If she’s only been divorced for a year, she should not be on this show. Especially if she is as still broken up over it as she appears. The heart and psyche needs time to recover. Going on a game show to find pretend love isn’t the answer.
Ali works for Facebook!? If she is at all behind the new changes they’ve made this week, I will cut her!
Ok, that was a bit strong, but seriously… Is anyone else on facebook and completely confused by the new layout and news feed crap?!
Heidi (98) Facebook is a mess! I REALLY hate having to make thousands of clicks to get where you want to go. The new photo uploader is a pain too. Again, lots of clicks. Harder to tag and caption photos. I’ve worked on websites and the goal is ALWAYS to minimize the clicks. Somebody forgot to mention that to the Facebook people.
Yeah, off topic in the new changes are dumb on Facebook. Always have to change them every few months. I also agree that Tenly is amazing. I had her picked from the start as I think they just work but not sure she is “smoking hot” as he describes that girl from Florida. I’ll keep cheering on Tenly.
@90……………..we don’t post spoilers here. Please stop!
The only thing that could have made poor Tenleys dance better would have been if she had choreographed it to “On the Wing’s of Love.” Now that would have been good TV!
There are so many things wrong with this season I can’t begin to list them…..and as much as I really wanted to love Jake as the bachelor….I can barely stand to watch him anymore! He has ZERO personality, I don’t think he’s ever said ANYTHING even remotely funny….the way he gets that “deer in the headlights” stare whenever he’s faced with a question he can’t answer…GOD…it’s painful to watch. He’s so cheesy!! Don’t get me wrong, I’m all about the nice guy who believes in family and wants to do right by them….I’m not a religious person but I get that the church is important to him but seriously folks…..he is looking for the next Victoria Olsteen and with the exception of Tenley who fits the mold but is definitely not ready to jump from the frying pan to the fire…..I gotta say I am REALLY curious to see who, if anybody, Jake picks.
On a much lighter note….yes, the “Vin Man” was frightening and I could almost hear the banjos in the background….that being said, Vienna seems like a decent girl and you can’t help where you come from so cut the girl some slack.
Ali….How about every time she cries everybody does a shot!!
And my two favorite moments of the evening…..(1) Jake dry heaving into Ali’s mouth…I swear if we had the frontal view you would have seen her cheeks blow out like a puffer fish, and (2) Gia’s mother explaining the tarot cards to Jake…..then asking if she answered his question….Bluntly, Jake replies “NO”..!! HAHAHAAAA Priceless!!
#102 Trish –
that would’ve been amazing!
while the dance was super awkward, did anyone notice Tenley’s impressive calves? I actually though she had something wrapped around her leg until I realized it was a shadow. cast by her calve muscle. dang.
Vienna’s father gave me the absolute creeps, and Jake didn’t exactly look thrilled with what Pops was saying, either. Did anyone else have the impression that the woman Pops introduced to Jake as “my wife” was the stepmother? I understand the whole “daddy’s girl” thing, but if that was her mother there are some SERIOUS, scary family dynamics in that crowd. And what kind of mature young lady is rolling on the bed in her family’s home with a guy? Oh, and the dressed up dog, in the Florida heat! God that girl is a mess in a dress.
Tenley is just not ready to get married again, and I don’t think her family is ready either. Holy crap, it’s like the ex was an axe murderer or something. And the mother inasmuch as TOLD Jake that Tenley’s not ready when she said something weird, that Tenley will have flashbacks (or some other expression she used) for quite some time, regardless of whether he chooses her.
And then Gia: the family are Mafia wannabes — do you think the brother could have gotten more crap in his hair? Stepfather is stuck in the 80s with the ponytail. And the mother — why is there always at least one wacko mom in every group of dates? And she was doing Gia no favors by telling her crap about how she was “certain” Jake was in love with her, etc. I think Jake has a crush on her, but the conversations they have are awkward and stilted.
Ali. Ok, I get the gross-out with the runny nose, etc. but I figured that was at least proof that the girl was really crying, not throwing us crocodile tears. At 25 EVERYTHING feels like it’s the end of the world when it doesn’t go the way you expect — she claimed she loves her job, and I really felt like there was chemistry between her and Jake, much more than with the others. She’s definitely a drama queen, but girls that age often are, just like the other three.
I’m wondering if he lets all three go and the one who arrives in the chopper is Ali. Now THAT would really throw the audience for a loop!
I’m so dissappointed in this season. I was dissappointed when I heard Jake was the next bachelor because it doesn’t get anymore boring that him. He has zero personality. Yes, he’s got good abs, but his personality makes him not nearly as cute. It’s quite obvious why he’s single. Sorry, just my opinion. So now with this whole thing with Ali, it makes this season even worse. I don’t get it. What did she tell her job when she left? Did she just figure she wouldn’t make it that far and she’d be back before long? I don’t understand. I cannot believe they have gone down the same exact road as last season. There is no difference between the Wes and Vienna situation. None. And then the drama with Ed/Ali leaving and coming back. Give me a break. I’m over it. If Jake ends up with one of the fruit loops he’s gonna be miserable!
ARRRRG……Jake is sooo boring. He is all sad, serious and seems as though he is watches for everyone else’s reactions before he can know what to feel. He is such an AWKward robotic person. Absolutely zero personality!!! I don’t understand why all the girls haven’t left. OMG I am so over this show,but….I am addicted to Lincee’s recaps!
…..Had to be “The Most Boring/Painful Hometown Dates Ever in Bachelor History”…..unbelievably bad non-matching families with Jake’s family (they showed them in a much earlier episode) except for Tenley’s fam; but she is obviously too freshly hurt for him to take the big leap with her.
I do think he might end up with Ali after the show completes: Agreeing with others…I bet they will hook up like Ed did with Jillian,only after the show like Molly & whatshisname…esp. if he picks Sausage…he will have had enough with her and Daddy by then. No way he will pick Gia; too opposite of backgrounds + her insecurity shows.
And now from the Department of Redundancy Department, the line one of the parents (I believe it was Tenley’s dad) used to describe Jake, “Real, sincere and genuine.” Like, I really don’t… you know, like…like who is the speech… you know, like…coach for this show, but like they seem to have replaced the overused “amazing” (though it still rears its ugly head now and then) with “like.” All these girls seem to be talking from the back of their throats – there is no depth, no effort at thought bubbling to the surface. Oh wait, I did hear a little from the underloved Gia, while she and Jake were talking during their date… on a bench or something…? It was fleeting. These girls don’t even know themselves, so how they can articulate just what it is they are “about” and what they want from life?
Ali, oh poor dear Ali. You’re no Ed.
Also, “I’ve never felt the feeling of falling.” Who said that? Push that girl over. There you have it, girl…that’s what its like to fall.
No to Ali for next Bachelorette. Yes to Ella, the seemingly “real, sincere and genuine” single mom. Or Stephanie from Jason’s season.
Hey, how about Wes and Vienna for a post-show match-up? Could happen…
Gia needs to give Ali some of her lipstick.
#94–I was thinking exactly the same thing! Can’t wait for The Soup on Friday!
Ahhhhh, am I the only one who wasn’t bothered by Tenley’s dancing?? I thought it was sweet but a little creeped out by the wedding song but if formerbach thinks it is dubbed over that makes sense.
#84 “The Scream” hilarious! I was thinking the same thing but couldn’t put it into words.
As for Ali crying…I’m not sure why everyone thinks she was faking. I am an actress and it’s not that easy to make yourself cry and especially to the point snot is dripping down your face. I think it was genuine.
Lincee’s post is up y’all! Actually 33 people have already commented! I’ve just been refreshing this one all day! Glad I checked!
I haven’t had time to read all the comments, (so hopefully this subject hasn’t been worn out already) but did skim over and saw one from Dave that said it looked like Vienna lives in Adam Sandler’s house in Waterboy, and I want to second that! If I remember correctly, Vienna worked overtime in the first few episodes to give the impression that she was rich, with all of the “daddy’s spoiled little princess” BS, and I can only imagine that she didn’t anticipate making it to the hometown dates, only to have her doublewide in the swamp seen by all of America on national TV. And yes, her dad is CREEPY. I got a stomach ache watching him and Vienna keep repeating how much they love each other. Eew.
Another subject that has been brought up previously: Vienna’s weird (ugly) eyes. Could someone please tell me what’s the problem there? Is she crosseyed or does she just look so bad because her eyes are so dark and her extensions are so yellow??
Ali: a bossy, manipulative, petulant whiner. Tenley: an emotional wreck from her divorce and not ready for marriage. I’ve heard rumors that he doesn’t pick anyone at the end and at this point I’m starting to feel that might be the best choice of all for poor Jake. But could he please man up just a LITTLE??
#8 Dave. You. Are. Funny. Please come back and comment after every show.
Melani G: “Also, “I’ve never felt the feeling of falling.” Who said that? Push that girl over. There you have it, girl…that’s what its like to fall.”
HI LAR IOUS!!!!! I am LOL and my colleagues think I have lost it. Thanks for thatl.
#114, I think Vienna has what my younger sister had, where one eye floats a little off center. I was only 6 at the time, but I called it a “lazy eye.” It was eventually corrected with a very simple outpatient procedure. Watching Vienna and her cock-eye makes both me and my sister giggle. It drives me nuts, and after seeing her dad’s jacked up coca-cola bottle glasses, I see it runs in the family. Her Mom/Sister looked a little off center too…maybe that’s what happens when your family tree has no branches. #8 Dave, you are hilarious…please post more.
I believe #8 Dave has said it all. Good work. Thanks for setting us all straight here.
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