Congratulations ABC! You managed to make me feel irritated, embarrassed, ooged out and bored in one two-hour episode. Experiencing that range of emotion must be good for the soul.
Yeah. I’m going with that theory.
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The following information you are about to read is of personal opinion. You probably aren’t even reading this because the simple disclaimer has been a part of my recap since the days I emailed this puppy to just a few of my closer friends. HA! Fooled you. You’ve skipped this amusing mockery and will not know what in the world your friends are talking about when they say, “Did you like the new disclaimer Lincee did?” However, if you or someone on your Facebook page happens to personally know, sort of know, know the brother/cousin of, thought you saw in the grocery store buying leftover Christmas candy or have a Bikram Yoga instructor that looks exactly like one of the Bachelorettes on the show…none of this is personal and I’m sure they are all lovely people.
Right off the bat, we are thrust into the roller coaster that is the home town dates. Jake reminds us that when forced to visit a girl in her home town, you get to know her on a deeper level and you get to see her in a family environment.
Jake: “Getting to know these families is huge. Because families are a big part of my life. And I could be proposing to one of these ladies. Wait. I WILL be proposing to one of these ladies in just a couple of weeks. I want to get along with my in-laws. I want them to like me. I want Harrison to be proud. Is he here?”
Home Town Date One
Player: Gia
Setting: New York City
Theme: “I’m Gonna Make Him an Offer He Can’t Refuse”
ABC pulls from their Good Morning America footage and graces us with a nice montage of all the New York City icons visited by tourists from around the world. Gia reminds us that she was born and raised and this is her city and she is excited to show him her world.
Jake pulls up in a black SUV, hops out on the curb and Gia tackles him with full force. Jake is super stoked because this is a sign that someone likes you. He goes in for the twirl and Gia obliges by wrapping her legs around his waist. He carries her on his hip for a good 12 blocks until he develops a muscle crap.
Jake: “So what are we doing today?”
Gia: “I thought the best way to show you my city would be by boat.”
In my head, I was thinking they were going to take one of those ferries that goes around Ellis Island. To my surprise, Gia boards what appears to be a pimped out yacht.
This was my first clue that Gia’s family was more than likely members of the Mafia.
Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
Gia is ready to let her guard down on the yacht. She wants Jake to know she is spunky and fun and insists they take pictures of each other.
Gia: “We are going to make memories today.”
Jake: “Okay. How about one of you in front of Lady Liberty?”
Gia: “Sure! Do you want cute, romantic or sexy pose?”
Jake: “Sexy. Definitely sexy. Hey? Why are there bags of cement over in the corner?”
Gia: “Oh. Pay no attention to that. Here. Get in the picture with me. Let’s do one kissing.”
Jake: “Oh boy! Let’s do two or three this way!”
Jake tells the camera that he gets lost in Gia’s kisses. He does not, however, tell us why he is sporting a 1994 black beaded necklace that looks as if it was straight from the wardrobe trunk from Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure.
I’m guessing someone bet the ABC intern that he couldn’t get Jake to wear it on national TV. That’s the only logical explanation. Truly.
Jake admits to Gia that he is nervous to meet her parents. She doesn’t realize that it’s because he saw some questionable “red paint” on the railing of the yacht. He wonders why she never talks about her past relationships and assumes this must be a sore topic for her.
Gia: “My last relationship was bad. He wasn’t a good guy. He was into bad things. He was not committed to the family. And he cheated on me with all my friends.”
Jake: “That sounds awful.”
Gia: “We didn’t communicate well. We fought all the time. So my Dad took care of it and now here I am!”
Jake: “Your Dad took care of it?”
Gia: “Never mind. Hey! More sexy kissing pictures!”
Later, Jake and Gia meet her family for dinner. Jake is greeted by her step-father Tony, her step-brother Eric, her half-brother Dylan, Uncle Silvio, Uncle Paulie and a rather large man, no relation to the family, named Vito who insisted he sit between them and the front door.
Gia’s best friend forever (AKA: Mom) is also there. They all cry, kiss cheeks, slap backs, kiss rings and sit down for some delicious connolis.
It is at this moment that I realize Gia’s lack of New York accent. Sure it pops out every once in a while, but when her Mom started quizzing Jake, I had to turn on the mute button so the closed caption for the hearing impaired feature to pop up in order to understand what she was saying.
Mom: “Jake. So you wanna marry my dawtah?”
Jake: “Yes.”
Mom: “You know I’ll have to tawk to huh every day. Does that bothah you?”
Vito cracks his neck. Eric squints his eyes. Tony puts his hand on Jake’s shoulder.
Jake: “Nope. S-s-s-sounds great.”
Mom: “Because if you fawl in love and get maired, that means you have each utha’s back. Will you have huh back?”
Jake: “Yeppers.”
Mom: “Are you going to break huh hawt? You’re dating fowah girls Jake. That’s not a way to make my Gia feel special. What makes huh so special Jake?”
Jake: “She has an organic way about her. She’s different from all the others.”
Eric: “She’s been hurt Jakey Boy. I don’t wanna see anything happen to huh, capiche?”
Jake: “Oh you betcha.”
Gia confesses that her Mom’s opinion means the world to her. They later go outside for a smoke to discuss Jake and his intentions.
Mom: “I think he loves you Gia. I watched his bawdy language. He grabbed your arm. That’s love kid.”
Gia: “Mah. He does that with awl the girls.”
Mom: “He loves you. I know it. Cawl it intuition, but I feel it in my hawt. Reach for the staws kid, but leave one foot on the ground. And one eye on the enemy. And one hand on your piece. Are you packin’ right now Gia Doll?”
Gia: “Mah.”
Mom: “It’s okay. Your brother has his knife.”
Meanwhile, Eric has been scaring the life out of our Bachelor.
Eric: “…I mean, she’s been screwed around by so many people.”
Jake: “Ha. You said screw.”
Eric looking upset: “Watch it fly boy. Hear me clearly. If I have to hunt you down and break a few legs, I’ll do it. Oh I’m not being funny. Treat her right. Or you’ll be sleeping with the fishes.”
Jake swallows hard and shakes his head so that Eric will know he understands. They leave the restaurant and Gia suggests they sit on a brownstone stoop to watch the cars go by.
Jake: “Wouldn’t you rather we go somewhere less open?”
Gia: “No. I’d rather sit here and make out with you.”
Jake: “Sounds great!”
Home Town Date Two
Player: Ali
Setting: Willamstown, MA
Theme: “I Am Here for All the Right Reasons. JUST KIDDING!”
Ali tells us that she is ready to leave the drama behind and just focus on Jake. When he arrives in a black SUV, she tackles him, he lifts and twirls. Then they kiss and tell each other how amazing they both look.
Jake takes her hand to try and generate some friction because this good ole’ southern boy is COLD. The ABC producers insist they sit on a bench and talk about missing each other. Ali says that she used to come to this very park to catch falling leaves so she could make a wish. Jake, excited at any opportunity to get his blood pumping, takes a tree branch and begins shaking it fiercely so Ali can catch a leaf. Ali thinks this is adorable and takes about 10 minutes to decide what she should wish for.
Next, she tells Jake that there is an impor-ant place she wants to take him.
Jake: “Is it someplace warm?”
Ali: “No. The heat’s been turned off. It’s my grandma’s old house. The last time I was here was for her funeral. It was so sad. I can’t explain in words how super, super impor-ant it is for you to go there with me.”
They walk to the house and sit on the steps outside. Ali says that she cared for her ailing grandmother. And that she was like a mother figure. She confesses that before she died, she called her to say that she was going to meet this boy named Jake and she was so excited.
Ali: “I hoped I could introduce you and now you’ve met!”
Jake: “Oh. Wow. That’s neat. Do you see her now?”
Ali: “Oh no silly. I know she’s looking down on us. See how the clouds are parting and that one stream of sunlight is beating down? That’s symbolism.”
Jake tells the camera:
“That was so intense. It made me think of life and love and death and stuff. This could be the woman I share those types of experiences with in my own life. Sort of weirded me out a bit, but I’m over it now because I keep thinking surely she’ll give me another one of those back rubs.”
Later, Ali takes Jake to meet her Mom, sister and brother. At the dinner table, Mom shares that she had never seen Jake on the Bachelor before, so she Googled him.
Poor Jake looked like he was about to hurl his chicken spaghetti all over the table in fear that Ali’s Mom might dare mention He Who Must Not Be Named.
Fortunately, Mom talked about a clip in which Jake said that physical beauty fades, but what’s inside your heart is the important part.
Jake wipes away the rather large bead of sweat pouring down his face. Ali beams with happiness.
Ali’s Mom takes Jake out back to sit by the fire. They talk about the importance of family and she gives Jake her blessing to marry Ali. Then she tells Ali that she knows he will pick her because her gut says it’s so. And she looks forward to planning a wedding. And then she tells the camera that her gut doesn’t fail her.
Ali: “Today was perfect. My family is smitten. I am soooooo in this. I want to be there at the end. I want it. I want you. If you asked me today, I’d say yes.”
Jake is so touched by her confession that he dramatically removes his black gloves, grabs her face with baby soft hands, gives her a long seductive stare and goes in for a Wings of Love instrumental kiss.
Home Town Date Three
Player: Tenley and the memory of her ex-husband
Setting: Oregon
Theme: “Oh I Wanna Dance With Somebody”
Jake tells us that he connects with Tenley on so many levels and is excited to see her. When he does see her, guess what? She runs, jumps, twirls, wraps and kisses him.
Tenley takes Jake off to a gazebo to talk about her ex-husband and the important of making your own decisions.
Tenley: “What parts do your parents play in your life?”
Jake: “How do you mean?”
Lincee: “Are you a Mama’s boy?”
Tenley: “My ex let other people plan his life. Like his parents. Do you make your own decisions? Or do they help you along the way?”
Jake: “I run most everything by my parents.”
Tenley: “I’m glad you make your own decisions and want to be a team you’re your wife. That is honorable and wise.”
Now part of me just wants to rush through this next section because it is so gut-wrenchingly embarrassing to me that I can barely make myself type the words.
But life isn’t about me. It’s about you. What would Our Host Chris Harrison say if I just up and skipped this part?
Ten takes Jake to the dance studio where she taught ballet when she was young.
Tenley: “I love to dance. I express myself through dance. My ex-husband never appreciated that about me.”
Jake: “Well I certainly will.”
Tenley: “Oh thank you Jake! It’s the dance of my heart. Can you push play and then come sit right here?”
Jake: “Sure, but isn’t that stool a little high for what…oh who cares. I’m sure you’re very flexible. I’ll keep my mouth shut.”
Tenley proceeds to lyrical dance to one of the more memorable “march down the wedding aisle” songs with a huge grin on her face. It was awesome and awful all at the same time. I kept waiting for her to grab a bouquet of flowers. Jake kept wondering when the pole was going to extend from the ceiling.
But we can all agree: Home Girl is sporting some impressive calf muscles.
It was a little like this:
Tenley: “Jake was beaming. He was beaming! He made me feel confident and adored. Just like a June bride! Now I have someone to dance with FOREVER!”
Jake: “When Tenley told me that her ex never saw her dance, I thought that was pretty strange. But I get it now. I’m glad I never pulled out the singles I had in my wallet! Heh, heh! But I was glad I got to see her do her thing. I just wanted to melt right in the floor.”
Jake meets Tenley’s family. We learn that the last time Tenley was home, she was telling her mom that the love of her life would never, ever be returning. We also learn that Jake is looking for clues to see if Tenley is over her ex.
Upon arrival, the family immediately begins crying. Dad takes Jake upstairs to get to know him.
Dad: “Tenley is grieving. (clue one) Her divorce was hard on all of us. I saw the show and thought you were a man of integrity. I admired you. Are you really that guy?”
Jake: “I think so.”
Dad: “The most painful thing for a dad is to see his daughter go through heart ache. I’m protective of her. It’s been a hard year.”
YEAR? She hopped on the reality train when she hasn’t even been divorced for a year? CLUE TWO.
Ten and her Dad later cry about Jake. Then the Mom cries with Jake.
Mom: “Are there any questions you would like to ask me?”
Jake: “Yes. Is Tenley ready to go down the road of marriage again?”
Mom: “I was choked up because she is different form the last time I saw her. Tenley is going to have emotional spill-overs for a while. Because of her divorce. (clue three) As far as her being ready, if anyone could be, it’s Tenley. She’s amazing and it’s my pleasure to be her mother.”
Jake then asks the Dad if he can marry his daughter. The Dad says yes and they both cry and then hug it out. Bro style.
Home Town Date Four
Player: Vienna
Setting: Florida
Theme: “I’ll Be Right Outside This Door”
Vienna sees Jake on the river pier and runs to him for the embrace and twirl. Vienna wants to show him where she grew up and that means getting in a pontoon boat and hunting for turtles and gators.
After gearing up to make fun of Jake for not knowing how to drive a boat, we learn that Jake does know how to drive a boat. And that he’s eaten gator tails. And can point out a turtle to Vienna who acts as if she’s never seen one before.
Jake: “So. Does your Dad like the guys you bring over?”
Vienna: “Nope. He’s only met two and really hated them.”
Jake: “What about the dude you married?”
Vienna: “Oh right. Him. I think they met once or twice. No big deal.”
Vienna admits that getting her father’s approval is super important. She puts him on a pedestal and wants nothing more than to give him every opportunity to treat her like a princess.
When they enter the house, we see Dad holding the infamous Chloe dog. Sadly, Chloe didn’t get as much TV time as I thought she would. She was dressed for the occasion though. Tiny pink shorts and a belly shirt.
Keeping with the theme (excluding Ali who has a heart of stone) the families cry at the reunion of their daughter. Snot and tears and Kleenex are abundant. The Dad quickly whisks Vienna off to see how serious she is about this yahoo.
Dad: “How do you REALLY feel about this guy? Is this a Justice of the Peace kind of love? Or the full enchilada Vegas wedding love?”
Vienna: “It’s weird. I feel like I’ve never been in love for real before. You can’t control it. He’s exactly what you want for me Daddy. I love him. And I love you so much.”
Jake follows the Dad into his pimped out garage and talks about how Vienna is a princess and he expects the boy to pay for dinner before extracurricular activities begin.
Dad: “I want her to be happy Boy. If you marry her, the kids will be raised right and the house will be clean.”
Jake: “Cleanliness is important to me too, Sir.”
Later at dinner, the Mom figure asks what qualities Jake liked in Vienna.
Jake: “I really like Vienna’s honesty. Sometimes, she’s brutally honest.”
Dad: “Nothing wrong with telling the truth Son.”
Jake: “Oh I know. Vienna and I connected just like that and the other women were very jealous.”
Sister: “You bet they were because she is so amazing. She’s been through that all her life.”
Dad: “You have him trained well my Princess.”
Jake and Vienna make out on her bed after throwing 19 stuffed animals onto the floor. He questions her fancy ring on her left hand and she reminds him that it’s her “promise you won’t go off and elope” ring from her Daddy. As if on cue, he enters and insists they keep 12-inches open between them. Vienna laughs hysterically and then tells Jake to take his shirt off before asking her father for five more minutes.
Jake: “It’s awesome to feel this way about Vienna. But it’s also scary.”
That’s right Jake. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Back in LA
Jake has just started his talking head montage about how the week was awesome and how he has fallen for all four girls equally and is later meeting with the ABC team of crack lawyers to see if he can get restraining orders put on anyone related to or involved in Gia’s life, when he hears a sharp knock at the door.
Ed is on the other side telling him that he has to leave the show to go to work. He’s wearing green shorty shorts and it makes me think of Larry Bird and Mike Brady all over again.
Oh. Sorry. Déjà vu. My bad.
Ali is on the other side with the most pitiful look on her face. She starts fake crying immediately.
Ali: “I have the most impossible decision to make right now. I just found out that I have to choose between staying here and going back to work.”
Silence.
Ali: “I can’t believe that I have to make this decision and I haven’t made up my mind. I need you to help me.”
Jake: “So what are you asking?”
Ali: “I don’t know!”
Jake: “I can say we have something really special. Ali, life is about minimizing your regrets. You just have to weigh which one is going to be a bigger regret. You are lucky and blessed to have a job, but I am lucky and blessed to have met you. Selfishly I would say stay here and take a chance on me. But I can’t guarantee you that I’m going to put a ring on your finger. But I can’t and say I’m not going to.”
Ali begins to look nervous that her diabolical plan is not going the way she imagined in her head. Jake stares at her with hurt puppy dog eyes, but gives her nothing.
Ali: “I’ll let you know at the rose ceremony.”
Jake: “Whatever you decide is okay.”
Lincee: “Cute pillows.”
The camera follows Ali out the door and down the hallway. In a moment of sheer desperation, she flings herself in the middle of the floor and proceeds to melt down in great sobs.
Not quite Academy Award nomination reel worthy, but close. She hopes that this display of emotion will be enough to merit her an invitation to be ABC’s next Bachelorette.
Thankfully, Our Host Chris Harrison is there to pick up the pieces with our dear Jake.
OHCH: “Dude. What’s going on with you and Ali? I heard there was some dramatic turn of events?”
Jake takes a 10 minute pause before summoning the courage to answer:
“Okay. This has never happened before in the history of the show I’m pretty sure. Get this. She will lose her job if she doesn’t go back! Can you believe it Chris? And she doesn’t know what to do? I don’t want to tell her to stay, but I did. I don’t want that burden, but I think I might cry if she leaves. But I can’t tell her she’s the final one because you guys said that I’ve fallen for four women.”
OHCH: “No, no Jake. You said that you are in love with four women. Remember how we practiced? Forget about them for now. Let’s milk this for a good 45 minutes. Let’s say she does stay and quits her job. Can you handle that if you don’t pick her in the end?”
Jake: “But I do pick her in the end.”
OHCH: “Dude! Calm down. Listen to the question. How can you live with yourself when she loses her job because of you? Obviously, tonight is going to be difficult. I’ll go get the girls. Figure out what you want to say. If you can’t figure it out, I’ve made an outline for you. Here. Read this.”
Jake looks longingly at the Pier One Bureau of photos and ponders:
“I thought all the drama was over. Now, the biggest bombshell is dropped on me. I thought I might spend my life with Ali. But Ali isn’t the only girl I am falling for. Vienna is hot. She lets me know she is here for me. Gia is attractive but it’s not about her beauty. I’m truly scared for my life to not pick her. Tenley is bright, vivid, wonderfully flexible and our kids would have amazing calves. We are totally connected and in sync. Tonight the tables have turned. I have no idea what’s going to happen.”
Our Host heads over to the ladies to wait for the sign from the producers that Ali should ask to talk to him for a moment. He takes her back to Jake who is still starring at the pictures.
OHCH: “I’ll give you guys a few minutes to talk. But just a few. The clock is set because I have reservations and will not be interrupted like I was last time. When the egg timer bings, you come get me.”
Ali to Jake: “I didn’t know I would fall in love and I would have to choose between a guy and my job.”
Jake: “Where are you with us?”
Ali: “I don’t know what to do. I’m more mad at myself for not knowing. So many what ifs and maybes. Here are my feet. Hold them. I couldn’t even fix my hair because I’m so confused.”
Jake: “Did you know that you would be signing up for about three months of this when you first applied?”
Ali: “I want it to be your idea for me to stay. I want to leave on my terms.”
Jake: “I don’t want you to go. You came here for a reason. When we were by that fire and you were kissing me, what did you feel Ali?”
Ali: “I felt like I met someone who was deserving of my love. But remember, there are still three other girls downstairs. I keep going back and forth. My mind was set that I was going to stay. Then I saw the other girls and had to go. Now that you’re rubbing my aching feet, I have to stay. If you were mine, the choice would be easy. I have everything I want in life except for you. Now I could leave with nothing if I stay.”
Harrison walks in clinking his bourbon glass just before Gary the Camera Guy gets a money shot of Ali’s business.
OHCH: “Cmon Ali. Sink or swim. In or out? Right now.”
Jake: “Ali, I don’t want you to go. Our time has been very deep and meaningful. I love the fact that I’m falling in love with you. I don’t want you to go. If you leave, I’ll be devastated.”
Ali: “Finally. Was that so hard? Let me muster up a sour face and some big tears. Hold on. Okay. I’m sorry Jake. I have to go.”
Jake and Ali hug, cry, sob, snot and walk down to the lobby so she can hit the road in a limo. Jake looks like his favorite puppy was kicked in the throat.
Jake: “I feel like you are slipping through my fingers and I don’t know how to stop you. So I am going to take my fingers and grab your face and kiss you like I’ve never kissed anyone before and then start crying at the end. That should be good.”
The door is shut. And then shut a little harder because it didn’t shut right the first time. Ali gives the performance of a lifetime as she wails to the camera that she’s not sure if she made the right choice.
Jake leans over the hand rail of the Beverly Wilshire Hotel ala Jason Mesnick and cries like a little girl.
Jake: “It hurts like crazy that Ali is gone. I didn’t expect to get my heart broken. Why does that always happen to me? I’m trying to find my inner strength. The easy thing is to give up right now. But there are three great women waiting for me. Each have given their heart. If I give up, I don’t deserve to find true love.”
An hour and a half later, Our Host tells the remaining girls that there will be no rose ceremony because Ali has left the building. The smiles that issued forth were priceless.
Jake is excited that he doesn’t have to hand out roses. And because he is so exhausted, he makes the girls come and grab their roses themselves because he knows Vienna is keeping a scrapbook of their life together. Then they group hug.
Coming up, we learn that the fantasy forego dates will be on the beaches of St. Lucia. There will be helicopters, a pirate ship and what appears to be a topless Gia.
And of course, Ali tries to come back.
Dramatic.
All about the shame, not the fame,
Lincee
Mom: “He loves you. I know it. Cawl it intuition, but I feel it in my hawt. Reach for the staws kid, but leave one foot on the ground. And one eye on the enemy. And one hand on your piece. Are you packin’ right now Gia Doll?”
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Lincee you are hilarious!
Not finished reading, but right off–was so thinking the same thing about Gia’s family. “Don’t worry Gia. If he doesn’t pick you–we know a guy.”
Lincee… good from bad yet again…
My favorite recurring Lincee character, the Intern:
“I’m guessing someone bet the ABC intern that he couldn’t get Jake to wear it on national TV. That’s the only logical explanation. Truly.”
Priceless, as always.
OMG… I’m not even halfway through this and the Mafia Tawk from Gia’s mom has me crying, I’m laughing so hard. people here at work think I’ve been drinking!!
Gotta interrupt the reading again… scene 1 is better than the Sopranos! OMG this is great stuff for a mafia comedy. Makes me think of Analyze This. Hi-LAR-i-ous!
And I just noticed the girls are listed as “players”.
Back to reading…
So just expect me to interject while reading… bugged, bugged, bugged me every time Ali said impor-ant!
I never laughed so hard until her date with Jake. “And now you’ve met her.”
RUN, Jake! RUNNNNN!
My daughters were saying would’ve been so funny if she tried to introduce him. “jake, this is Grandma. Here’s her picture. This is what she looks like. Isn’t she cute? Grandma thinks your cute too.”
SCARRRRY! Run, Jake! RUNNNNN!
I’m high-fiving Lincee on the Bachelorette comment. The second Ali started her “diabolical plan” I texted my sister and called my mom to say Ali has set her sights on being the next Bachelorette. One minute she’s certain of her love and future with Jake, and the next, she feels threatened and bails before she can be cut. I think Vienna makes her uneasy because they are two peas-in-a-pod . . . Vienna knows all of Ali’s moves and Ali can’t stand it. I’m pretty pretty confident that if I found the love of my life (SWF 39, love Christ and in Dallas, just in case you’re looking) leaving my job would be darn easy.
Great recap for one of the most boring hometowns. My thoughts:
Did anyone find it creepy how much time was spent on the dead grandmother? I was waiting on a floating apparition of the dearly departed to come floating down the stairs.
So did Gary the cameraman come knock on Jake’s door, ask if he could hang out with Jake while the camera’s rolling and then Ali comes and “unexpectedly” knocks on the door. This scene seemed weird. All of the fake tears, acting like she was in jr. high.
Have only watched through Tenley’s date…I may skip Sausage’s, I don’t know…..Can’t wait to see the dramatic “I must leave” scene.
Bravo!
Does anyone else get the sneaking suspicion that Tenley danced to a different song but ABC overlaid Pachbel when we watched?
East Texas Girl – it was probably something Disney-related, so due to copyright laws, they had to switch songs. *LMAO*
Funny, funny, funny! Makes all the suffering through the hometown dates worth it. Thanks Lincee.
My favorite is the whole Gia conversation with the accent…priceless! You outdid yourself with that one. I agree that Ali is probably the pick for the next Bachelorette. I see it playing out like this: Ali realizes she doesn’t have those “feelings for Jake” ( which is why she pulled away when he tried to kiss her on the bench), tells Gary the camera guy who reports to OHCH. Great opportunity to pull an Ed and she can be our next Bachelorette! Ali “Great idea guys! I can’t wait to wear all my yellow dresses again”.
Favorite part was Gia’s Mom….I admit I read it out loud several times. Priceless.
OK ladies, can you answer me one question honestly? Has this dude said one thing interesting and/or humorous to anybody at any time during this show which would warrant any interesting and/or attractive girl in the non-reality-show world wasting more than one conversation on him? No wonder dude strikes out in real life. Looking good can take you only so far, and that’s pretty far if you have something….anything to say, and dude does not. And yes, I watch the Bachelor…and yes, I’m straight…it’s my roommate’s fault. Promise.
Why are they doing Jillian’s season again? I mean like AGAIN! For the love of everything that is good in the world! A friend of mine and I were emailing throughout the whole thing and we both agreed that Vienna’s dad is scary. Her mom (was that her mom) and sister were either on drugs or drunk. Tenley’s dancing was a bit much. More hair tossing and twirling than anything else. Even my five year old got up and danced just like her. “See Mama. I can do that too”. And I agree that Gary the cameraman being in Jake’s room when Ali came by was so fricken staged! Come on! Why do we watch this show again? Oh yea, Lincee!!!
Did anyone else notice when Vienna ran to Jake and leapt on him he practically staggered to put her down? Like she didn’t want him to put her down, but he couldn’t support her weight any more? And maybe I’m completely naive, but I totally believed Ali’s heart break and indecision.
Oh, Larry – nope. He’s a hottie but I lost interest in him after the first episode because he’s so. damn. boring.
Great Recap Lincee. Gia and family recap was priceless.
I think Jake missed out on his chance for love. I really don’t see much chemistry with any of the other girls. This week I saw something special between Jake and Ali. However, i think a lot more of both of them after this episode. Ali, for not giving up her life for the “possiblity” of love and Jake for not giving her the guarantee she wanted and being honest about not being sure.
Gia and Jake have absolutely no chemistry, but she is very pretty and will probably bounce back pretty quickly.
Tenley has WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY to much bagage. The girl hasn’t gone one date without mentioning her ex-husband. Men don’t like picking up the pieces for another man’s mistakes. I don’t see these two together.
Vienna, lacks class. Seriously, I can’t understand why they were in her bedroom on her bed making out?? Really Jake?? You just met her family and this is what you do? I found it to be very disrespectful on his part and exceptionally classless and tasteless on her part. She is like a little girl. I don’t see them together either.
At this point I am praying for a Womack ending.
MandyP (8) I am so with you about Ali’s grandmother! Also, she kept referring to her grandmother as “like a mom” and that her death was “like losing my mom”, which I could understand if her mom wasn’t around or something, but then the next scene we’re meeting her and she seems delightful and they seem to have a great relationship. That was just weird for me.
Also, I laughed so hard at the whole boat scene at the beginning of Sausage’s date. First, the quote “remember how to tie that knot” and then her question “can you drive a boat?” literally as Jake was pulling away from dock. He seemed fairly exasperated with what a spoiled brat she was, but somehow bounced back and seemed quite charmed by her on the date. I will never understand the attraction to her – I can’t find a single redeeming quality in there.
Finally, I saw him ask Ali, Tenley, and Sausage’s parents permission, but did he broach that subject with Gia’s mom? I may have missed it, but don’t think I did – which just goes to show he already knew he was giving her the boot until Ali’s leaving-for-my-job stunt.
Thank you Lincee for making fun of Jake’s rastafarian-inspired, where-the-hell did that come from necklace. While watching the show, I now laugh at little moments and think, “I bet Lincee will comment on that”. Tenley’s “hairography” was slighty creepy and Ali..ring, ring..last season is calling and wants its plot line back.
Larry/Kathy………….I think they edit out all of the interesting conversations and just show us the mindless drivel………..
I can’t wait till I can read the whole recap and comment. lol I watched the whole thing while I was haivng a phone conversation and it all looked odd, especially Tenley’s dancing. LOL And the comments you guys wrote in the episode 6 post were hilarious! I was cracking up on the train!
Marus I missed the snot rub then hair rub Ali did. LOL I was getting annoyed just watching that whole scene and I wasn’t even sure what was going on. Good thing I taped the WHOLE show. I can see it all in it’s glory soon!
Larry, Jake is loyal, has a j-o-b, doesn’t cuss like a sailor nor seem like the type you’d meet in a bar, and supposedly has values (we’ll see next week….) and that trumps interesting or funny.
You asked!
I don’t know if everyone watched the little extra ending where Gia’s mom read Jakes tarot cards. After doing her schick, she asked Jake if that addressed his question/issue. He looks at her matter-of-fact like and says, “No.” I had a good chuckle as Gia’s mom seemed a bit surprised. Baa wha ha ha! At least he had the balls to be honest.
Vienna’s dad immediately reminded me of Bubbles from the Trailer Park Boys.
Three Ali comments –
#1 – Ali was definitely tipsy at the Rose Ceremony. She was lead-footing it up the stairs, even with OHCH’s help, was wallowing all over Jakey-poo, and her hair was just getting worse and worse as the wallowing and boo-hooing progressed.
#2 – I SERIOUSLY want to know if one of her boobs ever finally fell out of that dress.
# – There’s no way she could be the next Bachelorette. If her job refused to let her stay out for the final two weeks of the show, there’s no way in h-e-double hockey sticks they’d let her do another show.
Erin you are so right. Jake asked for every other girls’ hand in marriage but Gia. Don’t know if they cut it or if he really didn’t ask.
Did anyone notice Gia’s stepbrother getting the last little bit of coke from the straw while Jake and Gia’s stepdad/stepbrother were trying to have a serious conversation? It was hilarious!
Oh, and what about Tenley’s mom saying that the last time she saw Tenley was when she told her she was getting a divorce?? If that is the case, she must not be too close to her family…
Great job, Lincee, as always!!
People are different. I value my security and would never have left my job/career over a man I met five weeks earlier.
This was an awesome recap. You made it much more interesting than the actual episode.
I agree…Tenley is not ready to be back out there. She has more healing to do.
Did anyone else agree that it sounds like Vienna’s father is selling his daughter, yet demanding she be treated like a princess…at the same time.
“She’s a princess and should always be treated like that, because I have!”
and “She’ll raise your kids and keep the house clean for when you get home!”
And would you like a goat and some chickens with my daughter….
You guys remember the show “Blind Date” where they have the little bubbles pop up on the screen with what the daters are thinking (according to the producers).
This show would be much better if they did that and Lincee wrote what was in the bubbles.
Kendall…I think her boob did fall out. As she was getting up from the couch after wailing on Jake it looked like her left one was blurred out and then she adjusted herself back in. I think we had a nip slip.
Jake leans over the hand rail of the Beverly Wilshire Hotel ala Jason Mesnick and cries like a little girl.
OMG!!! I just laughed so hard.
Your whole recap was terrfic
Clearly The Intern didn’t make it to the hometown dates, because if he did, he would have had a lyrical arrangement of “On the Wings of Love” for Tenley to dance to instead of Pachabel Canon, and The Intern could have also pressed “play” so that Tenley wouldn’t have had to ask Jake to. I’m hoping The Intern had a hot date with a former Bachelorette and blew off Oregon to have his own fantasy date where he rolls around in the sand while someone else sets out a beach picnic. You deserve it, Intern.
Was that going to far? What can I say, The Intern is my favorite Lincee character.
Love it Lincee! The mafia part had me laughing so hard at work. I was hoping that you’d do something with Jake and Gia’s mom at the very end when she wrongly read his cards.
I don’t really get that much into it – I really only started watching it so your recaps would make sense, but seriously – Vienna and Ali are SO OBVIOUSLY trying to manipulate him! they are not even trying to hide it.
Ok, I know this is Jake’s season, but he is so darn BORING! If you would like to watch Reid…who should have been the next “bachelor”, but was too smart for that choice….go to http://www.reidrosenthal.com…it is his real estate website….I saw him on HGTV…they have the episodes on the website!
Lincee, the recap was awesome and the only reason that I keep watching the show!
I am suprised you did not put anything on the recap about Jake’s tarot reading. That whole interaction was priceless. And then, “Was i right?”
No End of show.
Loved the recap! Keep it up
soooo… i don’t deal with snot well. i hate the snorting, snuffling sound people make rather than give it a good blow. it makes me want to hurl.
last night’s episode was one of the inner circles of hell for me, especially when she wiped it in her hair (sorry saggleo, i can’t remember where in the endless shot of her crying and snotting that actually happened… i think my mind is blocking it).
Okay, I may be mistaken, but I head Ali works for Facebook. So she has a pretty awesome job. You have a one-in-four shot of being with a guy (and worse odds than that of it actually lasting if/when she had won), or you head back to a job you love in a terrible economy. Um, I’m calling no brainer. Besides, if he really does have super strong feelings for her, they can pursue it in the “real world.” She did really, really suck at crying, though.
I also loved those cute pillows in the hotel room- great minds think a like!
Check out this article from USWeekly, there are NO
spoilers…
http://www.usmagazine.com/moviestvmusic/news/bachelors-vienna-drained-exs-savings-on-boob-job-197031
it just tells you some background info on the 4 girls from last night’s show…yeah,
Vienna worked at Hooter’s and according to this article, her mother was a former topless dancer.
Can we say “Classy?” LOL!
I seriously had that necklace in 1991.
And how long was Jake’s scarf? It looked like he wrapped it around his neck 2 or 3 times and there was still some length on the end!
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?? I’m ready to see him do some hair pulling or SOMETHING.
I don’t even watch it, and laughed! I feel all caught up!
My favorite thing about Lincee…she notices the funny details. Like the “closes the limo door. then closes it again because he didn’t get it right the first time.” I noticed he pounded it shut 3 or 4 times. LOVED the New York accent… I’m cracking up at work.
I think I’m giving up on this season. Every interaction is painful to watch. From the awkward dances to fake crying… ugh! I don’t care about anyone on this show!
#23 Married – ….Wow…seriously…?!! Sucks to be you!! Larry…most of the rest of the “married” and single women I know would agree with you 100%..!! Looks are only going to take you so far and as far as as the rest of it goes….give me a fun, interesting, potty mouth, harley riding hell raiser ANY DAY over the snooze fest that is Jake!! …….zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
I lost interest in the craziness a long time ago….I’m here for Lincee and once again you’ve outdone yourself!! Good times….
I’m confused about Ali, and not just her fake crying. She said in another episode that she didn’t come from a “typical” family, etc. But as #19, Erin pointed out, Ali’s mom seemed great and they had a good relationship. Ali never explained why her grandma helped raise her or whatever she said. Ali also paused and kind of stammered when Jake asked some detailed questions about her taking care of her grandma. Something is not adding up with this girl.
OMG!! I practically spit out my Ritz crackers reading Gia’s HT scenario….thank God I wasn’t drinking anything. Could I pleeeeze meet a male version of you Lincee? Preferably in the Chicago area? I adore you!!!
Did anyone else catch that Vienna said, “Yo hoe!” to her mom when she walked in the house and hugged her? Please watch it again and turn it up if you didn’t! My husband actually caught it and I had to rewind three times just to believe it. She is P-dubbya-T.
I missed Gias date, after reading this Im going to have to watch online. Poor Tenley, love the girl, she reminds me of my niece but why in the world did her family not stop her from going on this show. She is clearly still obsessed with her ex husband and the divorce. And the dance, bless her heart. Not exactly the kind of thing straight guys enjoy. I could just picture my sons if a girl tried to dance for them. LOL
I still liked Ali, but the fake crying? Dry it up girl. I was glad that she was smart enough to hold on to the job, rather than take a chance on a guy that is still dating 3 other women. How stupid would she have looked to lose the job then get dumped. And Vienna, I keep watching to see anything redeaming about this girl. Oh , I loved Jakes classic line, Vienna is just so natural. LOL Really ? jake Im pretty sure the hair and boobs are fake. The whole daddys princess thing was just a little creapy, and then making out with a girl in her parents house when you are 31-32 is just bizarre.
#29 Kelly H – awesome! why yes, here are the goats & chickens along with a cow for good measure.
Vienna-sausage – nobody who still proudly displays their prom picture in an 8×10 frame on their dresser while going on the Bachelor should be entertaining the thought of getting married…..get your mind out of high school.
#25 Kendall…..Heck YES Ali would do the show!! That kind of spotlight is right up her alley (or ali)! I think midway through this season (hence the bad edit) the powers that be realized they had everything they ever wanted in a bachelorette. Obviously dudes dig her and there are a fair amount of posts on here from women who feel the same way. SHE WON’T LOSE HER JOB NEXT SEASON!!
And, really is anyone jealous of Vienna. What was with Jake’s defending her & saying that all the girls in the house are so jealous when he clearly did the same “warning” to jill last season. He’s not so smart…
Something is definitely fishy with Ali. I think she wanted him to propose right then and there and forget the rest of the show, and since he couldn’t do that she walked. I also saw somewhere that Jake said he also met her dad off camera, but what we saw gave no indication he was even in her life. I also thought we were going to find out her mom was deceased or that they were estranged the way she was going on and on about her grandma raising her… Anyone else think it was odd that the house was just standing there with no furniture and Grandma’s picture on the mantel?
Maybe the reason that the last time Tenley’s mom saw her was when she was telling them about her divorce was because it just happened. If Jake is not seeing the red flags she is waving by saying the words “my ex-husband” one billion times every time he is with her, then he is blinder than I thought.
Oh wait, he must be blind if he finds Sausage even remotely attractive…
#42 I’m totally with you! I don’t know why…but the whole “Princess” Vienna thing really had me envisioning this nice mini-mansion. Greatly surprised by the Vienna home visit and but even more so I was just disturbed. Daddy seems to be a little too in love with his daughter.
I’m starting to really like Gia…she seems pretty rational. “I’m not asking him to love me right now” – wow! Someone that isn’t expecting love after 3 weeks! She may not be a rocket scientist, but she seems geniune, sweet, and she’s definitely HOT. Too bad she’s probably gone after next week…
#14 Larry…. NO!
#24, Michele–I caught that, too. BEST part of the whole show! LOVED IT!
Also noticed that Gia’s mom was the ONLY one who did not get asked for permission to marry. So Ali bought Gia another rose ceremony. I do like her. But yea–scary family and she’s way too insecure.
So Ali would’ve made it to the end.
Tenley’s dance? UGGGGG! I do like her more than the other girls. Their values are the same. BUT–in case it wasn’t obvious–she’s not over the ex.
Plus the dance.
Would never have imagined Vienna making it to the end. She nauseates me. I love my dad, too. My dad totally rocks. But her relationship with her dad is just weird. If his opinion is soooo important, why oh why would she bring home two guys that clearly she knew he would not like? Or marry one he wouldn’t like? NOW it’s so important? So important that you ask him for a few more minutes alone in your room with Jake and then put on your seductive love-goddess persona? AND HE LETS YOU? Where was his fear of daddy?
Jake should totally pack up and move to another country and completely change his identity leaving us with THE MOST DRAMATIC FINALE EVER IN BACHELOR HISTORY.
OH–I forgot I really wanted to say something.
Girls who go through life with the attitude that EVERYTHING that happens to them is do to jealousy make me want to throw up. It’s just been that way all of their lives, poor things. EVERYONE is just soooo jealous of them. And the family encourages it–I think that unlike Ali’s mom–my gut is about to fail me. BLEEHHH!
Eric (30) GREAT IDEA!!!
uuuuuuugh point number 1–when jake dramatic paused, took OFF his leather gloves and grabbed ali’s face to kiss her i seriously had to leave the room. shrieking. my boyfriend shakes his head all confused: “i thought you like this show??” its too much. according to jake and OHCH’s blogs, he and ali were talking for THREE HOURS while she tried to “decide” what to do about her job. hello–your job knows you signed up for this. either take leave for the entire 6 weeks or none at all. though i would have picked my job over snooze-fest himself too.
gia was totally gone if ali hadnt left, i dont think they would have edited out the proposal permission.
but now the question becomes–does ali get a date in st. lucia?? i swear there was a clip of her in a yellow bikini with them on a boat early on in the season….bets that jake is too hurt by her disloyalty to originally bail that he doesn’t keep her?
#24 Michelle —-> The tarot reading was the funniest part of the whole show!! I could not stop laughing. What a wackjob. Yeah, I seriously do not understand why the show is using the same plot line as last season. They could pay me a tiny sum for coming up with some real dramatic episodes – i.e. the intern in a love triangle with cast members, someone coming on the show knowing they are pregnant, transvestite on the show, etc. Entertain us, please!!!
Larry-
Could not agree with you more. If you were to enclose that same personality in an average guy, women would not be gushing over him. He somehow manages to be really hot yet completely devoid of sex appeal, and because he “rarely gets a second date”, I quite seriously wondered for a while if he was a virgin, or one of those asexual guys who desperately need to find someone to marry in order to have a BFF/partner and appear ‘normal”. it’s not an uncommon phenomenon.
His high school picture is extremely enlightening, as he acts exactly like a suddenly-good-looking guy. Whenever any of the women tell him they are falling for him, he leans in and says, “Really?!, showing rare sparks of excitement, which are totally lacking in any of his kissing scenes. How many times have we heard him – almost accusingly – say to the other women that Vienna “goes out of her way to tell him she is totally there” for him. That’s a glaring sign of insecurity, the high need for constant reassurance. If he had a lot of experience with women he might be confident of his ability to spot the fame-seekers.
I love when, sitting with the parents and they say they are going to ask tough questions, he responds with his biggest and obviously much-practiced “winning” smile, seemingly confident of his ability to win them over with his famous smile.
He uses the same lines over and over, ad nasueum. Could the intern not help him with some new dialogue? The nice-guy conversational repertoire is on it’s 4th or 5th cycle through.
And yes, the Ali scene was grueling. I wish she had just said, “I am going to lose this awesome job and it’s rough out there pal. I don’t want to end up cleaning motel rooms. If we are meant to be together you know where to find me. If you are indeed falling in love with me, it won’t matter if I finish playing this ABC game. Here’s my number.” and left with dignity.
It did seem like a possible power play and had it worked and he chose her there on the spot, imagine Vienna’s meltdown? DAAADEEEEEE….” I can just see Chris saying “Stop the cameras! Stop them NOW!” and shoving Jake’s contract in his face. Now *that* would have been a truly interesting scene, finally. Each week they promise huge drama but I haven’t seen an exciting episode yet.
Lincee – you are the best! I somehow missed the “impor’ant” bit, being distracted by the childish acting attempts of Ali’s little girl sniffling. If I could bear to sit through that scene again, I’d go back and watch for it.
I too, started watching the show because of your hilariously creative recaps. The closing of the limo door scene was hysterical! And the gazing soulfully -up, down, up, down again – out the window in the lonely hotel room… priceless. He won’t make it in acting. But he could definitely be a male model.
my theory – ali wants nothing to do with jake (makes sense because she, like most people, probably enjoys senses of humor and interesting conversation and can probably achieve that on any given night), but if she went all the way, and jilted him at the final, she comes off as too harsh and would possibly be too hated by Reality World to be the next Bachelorette, which she is considering right now. Some ABC dude said, “if you don’t like this mannequin, we can get you the bachelorette gig, but you need to get out now…and act like it’s a hard decision and make a big fiaso of it if you can.”
@antebellum – you are exactly right. he could also go, “hey, you’re the one, so don’t give up your job, i’ll pick one of these girls, break it off at the reunion show, and i’ll give you a call and not say anything of any importance, meaning or entertainment to you at all.”
Okay, I have 10 minutes left to watch online, and I’m sitting here listening to Jake flat out say I WANT YOU HERE in so many different ways. I want to smack Ali for not taking a chance for a guy that said he’s falling in love with her. Jobs are important, yes, but she could get another one. Myspace, perhaps?
Her family would be there to support her. UGH. Jake said she wasn’t on the line tonight. (So that brings up the question – who WAS on the line?) Agh. Why does this stupid scripted tv show that’s copying a story line they had last season make me so angry?
sorry. i have to stop posting here. someone is going to come and take my man card away. y’all take care.
Bless your beautiful hide….
@mallory – mal, she’s not taking a chance on him because he puts her to sleep like a benadryl.
Somebody’s pulling an ED. And sort of a Reid. An Ed/Reid.
Ali’s complete lie of a conflict was a tactic. Just like when the Saints kicked the onside kick at the beginning of the second half. They knew it would either crush them team, or wake them up.
She should have known that the producers of the show would have kllled Jake and his entire family if he would have just run off with Ali – which was her endgame all along. Her bluff was called, and she left.
I’m looking forward to Gia’s boobs.
I know there’s a lot of Vienna hate out there, and I mostly understand the disdain; after all, the cheap washed-out extensions, the overly whitened teeth, the Britney Spears inspired wardrobe scream tacky. But I saw it again last night. When the two of them were out on the river, he was laid back, steering the boat, in charge, relaxed.
Corrie said it in this interview (link below) regarding Jake’s attraction to Vienna:
“I think she makes Jake feel really young. She’s a lot of fun. I think she probably makes him feel like a man.”
So it seems Vienna is not as bad as the editing of the women’s comments have made her sound. Corrie goes as far as clarifying the stigma by saying:
“Vienna talked bad about a lot of the girls in the beginning. So because of that I tried to be careful around her. But overall, she’s a funny girl. She’s a lot of fun and she didn’t get on my nerves the way she did the other girls.”
In the interview, Corrie explains that Vienna is not mean-spirited and says Vienna is a sweet girl when asked if she was surprised on what was revealed in US Magazine about Vienna.
Call me crazy, but I think this girl isn’t as bad as the women made her out to be or as a tabloid magazine is making her out to be. I still think she will be the F1, and if Jillian stood by Ed when it was reported he had been seeing other women during the show, I think it’s possible Jake sticks it out with Vienna and they make it past the After the Rose ceremony.
http://www.film.com/tv/the-bachelor/story/bachelors-corrie-jake-vienna-wont/32032120
@travelbug–I also thought Ali’s story about Grandma was weird. It sounded like she was taking care of her during her decline, but she only recently died b/c Ali told her she was going on the bach to meet Jake. But she currently lives/works in Seattle???
@kelly–heck yeah, Daddy is selling Vienna off! He’s probably tired of paying for all her bills.
Also noticed that as soon as Ali & Jack sat on the sofa to cry about the sitch, he grabbed her legs & put them across his lap! He does do that with everyone, GIA!!! I never noticed before.
I agree with everyone that thinks Ali was just campaigning to be the next Bach’ette. ugghhh!
Don’t go Larry Mell Morgan—you can keep your man card–we won’t tell DAVE from Jill’s season!
#53, to your point about Ali’s dad, when they were doing the meet and greet in the den, you could see someone climbing the stairs in the background – maybe it was her dad and he wasn’t willing to be on camera or something. That was my first thought – like he was sitting with the family until they came in and then got out of the show.
hehehe…I called Jake Jack.
Okay, sorry if this has been mentioned & I didn’t see it, but…
Whenever a girl (or her parents) say how girls have always been mean to her, and they don’t know why & that they’re jealous…..
That means you’re a BIG B***H!!!!! That means you’re not a nice person. Never trust a girl who can’t keep girlfriends.
#75 KellyWins – AMEN, SISTER! Like I’ve said all along, there’s a reason all of the girls hated her. Outside of high school, I’ve never seen 11 girls get together and just decide to hate someone for no reason. The “they’re just jealous” crap makes me want to puke.
Love the movie Seven Brides for Seven Brothers!!! Lincee you are the Queen of blogs!
tarot card ending ties with gias brothers uber-gelled hair (you just knwo he spent HOURS getting ready for that tv debut…) for the BEST MOMENTS OF LAST NIGHTS SHOW!
and i LOVE tenleys family—nice, solid (crying) Christian people–dang its refreshing to see a normal famliy with married paretns—all too rare these days.
btw–can someone please tell me (and gias mom) that when youre over 50 you need to stop with the arm baring and thigh baring clothing…..YIKES!
i still like jake –hes a good guy—
OHCH blog is here….
http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/02/09/chris-harrison-bachelor-blog-episode-6/
#75 You are so right, but Jake is a guy and guys just don’t see that. My youngest son dated a girl that all the girls in her school hated, and all the girls in our school hated. But the guys all loved and thought she was such a hottie. I kept saying a girl without girlfriends has problems, there is a reason for it. He finally saw through her (although it was the night before prom) Guys just can’t see past the looks, which still has me shaking my head about Vienna
Those were some wicked cool pillows!
So I have to start by saying – Lincee – I LUV YA! I have been with you since the email days and this is my 1st comment ever?! Seriously, I love this show and your blog, of course! Thank goodness you have created a place where I can indulge my Bach obsession
I have no idea why this episode has prompted me to comment but here goes (I had to organize my thoughts into a list so I wouldn’t forget anything
1. Seriously, Gia thinks in order to pose “sexy” she had to take off her jacket in the NYC winter on the water?! She bugs. And her comment about her ex cheating on her with all of her friends?! Umm, hello, if they hook up with your boyfriend, then they aren’t really your friends?!
2. I was only more annoyed by Vienna (of course)! First off, why didn’t she drive the fricking pontoon boat?! It is her hometown date? And what is all this talk about how she has waited to get married again (she is 23 right?) and that she has done all she wants with her life so far (boob job, check – seriously, get some aspirations). And I almost fell off the couch when she said that her dad hadn’t met her 1st husband – I mean, how can Jake not see that this is not the girl for him?! And for all of her dad’s faults (and creepiness) what really irritated me was his sexist comments about how his daughter would make a perfect wife: raise kids right, clean house etc – flames were on the side of my face! Not to mention, if all you can say when asked what qualities you like about the girl you might marry is that she is honest, sometimes brutally honest, I’d say you better keep looking! Lastly, any normal girl knows it is a HUGE red flag if one of the bachelorettes is hated by all the girls in the house – and then her parents pipe up that Vienna has had this same problem her whole life?! Hello, the problem is not everyone else in the world, it is your precious princess?! Reminded me of that tall crazy model that I think was on the British dude’s season? Was her name Tricia?! On her hometown date her family also mentioned that she had trouble becuase women are always so “jealous” of her?! Yep – that’s right, it’s jealousy. And please, for the love – why were they making out in her bedroom?! I mean she is 23, not 16, although I guess to be fair she did say she wants to act 16 with her husband forever. Fine with me, but please, Jake, I am begging you, get her off of my TV! I haven’t liked Vienna from the beginning, but had been trying to keep an open mind because we viewers didn’t get to see her allegely “horrific” behavior in the mansion, but as of now I am officially ANTI!
3. To be honest, I was devastated that Ali left Jake! I mean I get it, she might have an awesome job and only a 1 in 4 shot if she stays (although he did imply she had a 1 in 3 shot) but I was totally suckered into their love story! I mean she told him that she would say yes right then on her hometown date?! I couldn’t stand Jake on Jillian’s season and thought I was gonna be on lifesupport watching him this season but he hasn’t been as bad as I expected – despite his blandgoodygoodiness I want him to find love and I was so sad for him that Ali left after he told her he wanted her to stay
And I know that Ali has been a bit b!$chy and bossy recently, but I still liked her the most and thought they were good together?! Immediately though I started wondering if she will try to pull an Ed (leave for work but come back and win it all) or a Ried (come back thinking you were the fave but find out the other person moved on)? And of course I started wondering who would Jake have booted last night if Ali hadn’t left?! Oh and sidenote, I thought that Ali’s mom was the best parent interaction we have EVER seen on the Bach?! She was very eloquent and composed and thoughtful when having a conversation about her daughter potentially marrying a man she met a few weeks ago on a TV dating show?!
4. So Ali and Tenley were my picks for Jake’s final 2 and now I am stumped. I think Tenley is a good match for him (although the dance was uncomfortable, what really irked me was her hair in her face) but I have to say that it is never gonna be a good idea to jump onto a nationally televised dating show less than a year after a painful divorce, and Jake seems to agree.
Ok – I think I have aired all my grievances for now! Can’t wait till next week!!!!!!!
Lincee – Thanks again – I can’t tell you how much enjoyment I get from your recaps and other green beaner comments!
Brilliant recap as usual. The only thing I see no one commented on was that the editing was a little off in this episode. When Ali is standing in line at the rose ceremony you see her look at Our host and mouth the word “now?”. I had to rewind this twice to check, but obviously her departure was all scripted. We have our new Bachelorette, already “acting” for the producers!
http://tvwatch.people.com/2010/02/09/jakes-bachelor-blog/
and Jakes blog….
Dave, Eric, This is a direct quote from Jake’s most recent Bachelor blog…
“The highlight for me, though, was at the dance studio watching Tenley. I fell in love with her when she showed me her lyrical dance.”
So is your theory wrong, or is Jake talking out of his a**?
Why do they have to drive around in black SUVs? Can’t they ride around in hybrids or something? Way to destroy the earth, ABC…
Back to the Gia date – how many legs does her brother think people have? Bro said he was going to break “a few” of Jake’s legs; I thought Jake only had two legs? Like all humans?
Ali is still gorgeous, and I liked her hometown date. I don’t trust the whole “leaving” thing. What happened there?
Tenley…oh dear. OH DEAR. She still sweet, dancing thing aside, but the girl has waaaaaaaaaaay too much baggage. Also, what kind of 31 year old still runs everything by his parents? Run for the hills, ladies.
Vienna saying something to the effect of “I’ve gone to school, done everything I want to do and…I want the wedding” made me want to hurl. Girl! You’re 23 years old! How is it possible to have done “everything” that you want to do by 23? Oh god, and the dog in the pink sweater with gold embellishments…
Ok, if this is real, I do really feel for Ali. She seemed genuinely upset. Jake also did a really crappy job of telling her what she wanted to hear, which I guess is honest. That first conversation totally did not play out the way that she wanted it to. Nor did the second, really. She definitely made the right choice though, especially if she was working for facebook. Too bad, I liked her.
Poor Jake…his choices are crazy Tenley (though Jake is similarly crazy, so that could work), trashy Vienna and sexy Gia, who he will be getting rid of next week. He made his own bed, now he gets to lie in it…with three girls!!!!!
1. Ali. Look, it’s pretty obvious she wanted to bail on Jake and was getting nervous that he might pick her and then she would have to turn him down and look like a bad person. So the best she can come up with is she has to go back to work? Gee, where did she get that idea? (hey, it worked for Ed…maybe Ali has some dude back home, too). She sells advertising for pete’s sake. What, there was an advertising sales emergency at work? And Jake obviously had time to prepare for her visit. As people have pointed out, there was a camera man in his room when she came to tell him. But Jake is better off without her. She’s manipulative, phony and highly ego-centric. And the Grandma thing was plenty weird. Where do they get these girls? Sheesh.
2. Tenley. Wow. I felt so bad for her. She thought Jake would be turned on by her “dance”? Is she like, 7 years old? No wonder her ex-husband bailed. She’s ultra needy and as many have accurately pointed out, not over her ex. Probably needs some counseling. Poor girl.
3. Vienna. It’s been quite a puzzle why Jake has kept her so long. But if after meeting her dad, he isn’t convinced to jettison her now, then Jake is a lame-brain. Vienna is major trouble. We all knew that from the start.
4. Gia. Nothing to say except Jake’s answer to her mom’s tarot-card question at the very end was awesome. Easily the best part of the show. Oh, and her brother was really creepy looking.
Jake should not pick anyone. But it’s hisown fault. He did not choose well in the early rounds.
I kept thinking about you and your blog during the WHOLE show knowing you were going to nail the Ed thing, and WHY they spent an hour on Ali- auditioning for the next Bachelorette??? Did you get a little sqeamish about Vienna and her Dad’s “close” relationship?? I enjoy your blog more than the show!! If Reality Steve has it right and Jake picks (you know who) he is not worthy of us caring about him !! she stole money from a brave soldier serving in Iraq to get her boobies???
Lincee – thanks again for another amazing recap!! Ten times better than the actual show which was a real snoozer last night.
Ok, Ali had a little too much to drink before the Rose Ceremony.. or she had taken too much Prozac or something. Kept waiting on her to throw up on him, fall down or something.
Loved the recap Lincee! You had me rolling with the Gia stuff.
I think if Jake can’t end up with Ali (and who knows what ABC has up their sleeves) then I think I’m cool with him going the Brad route and picking no one. The only other choice which might work is Gia. But Tenley is just too raw from her divorce and Vienna is… well, Vienna. And I admit, I’ll be bummed if he picks her.
Totally interested in how this all ends up… and please people, No Spoilers! Some of us don’t care what Reality Steve says.
great recap – much more interesting than the actual show – thank God I can fast forward my DVR at all the boring parts (aka 3/4 of the show);
is it just me or does Jake like Vienna b/c she tells him what to do? she puts him in his place and is the alpha dog in the relationship and he seems to eat it up.
And I also agree with all the previous posters who said it was so low class to bring Jake up to Vienna’s room while her parents are home and make out with him – how juvenille! of course when the father interrupts them, that was staged but stupid just the same. Jake is an idiot if he picks Vienna in the end.
So what advertising agency does Ali work at?
Great recap Lincee. I loved the NY accents… lmao. The brother was totally Pauly D.
Good bye Ali! Take your snot filled hanky back to FB and fix my damn page! Thanks so much.
Tenley- yes, she’s raw. But I also think she’s the best fit for Jake. They both are nauseatingly sweet and welll…. boring. While she may have just been divorced, I can’t think of a better boy to nurse her broken heart than good ol’ Jake.
Vienna- wow. Jake seemed really annoyed with her in the beginning and I rewound a few times to catch his eye roll to her “Do you know how to drive a boat?” I’m surprised he’s as into her as he is because his body language screams otherwise. Personally, I think Jake is an insecure dude when it comes to women and Vienna is a safe choice. He thinks she’s the only one not out of his league.
I must tell all of you that I was born, raised and still live in NYC and have never met anyone (maybe I have been sheltered but I don’t think so) that talked like Gia’s family. You have noticed that she does not speak like that. Maybe ABC told them to act like that since The Sopranos and Jersey Shore are such popular shows and they didn’t want to feel left out. Also, don’t they do a background check on these girls and their families? I still can’t imagine that Jake would go from being in love with someone like Jillian to someone like Vienna. Makes no sense, but it’s just my opinion.
No kidding, Rachel – fix my FB page!
Larry 14.
I am fast forwarding through so much of these episodes because he is so boring. I can’t imagine surviving one date with him. He said he “never gets a second date” during one of the shows. He is a male stepford wife. Every time he talks….I start yawning.
I fell inlove with my husband because he is fun to be around. He makes me laugh and he is great company. (He is also cute, smart as a whip and has a great job.)
Ohio girl- since you appreciate a fun guy with a good personality, I would assume you aren’t a bore yourself. I think Jake is perfect for girls that lack in the personality dept. They can sit around, eat melba toast and invite Jason and Molly over.
hmmm…. I’m from NYC and come from an italian family like Gia’s and I’m pretty sure that is how I sound. You imitated it well. BTW my mom and dad are a lot like Gia’s…. not all people that talk like that plan on whacking people that cross them. Don’t worry! I guess the sopranos, real housewives of nyc, and the jersey shore really gave us a stereotype, huh? So sad.
Anyway, I can’t stand Ali and I think she was making the whole thing up just to imitate Ed and hopefully go back and have Jake pick her. Annoying.
Gia seems to be the only normal one right now.
Snore fest. And conclusion – Jake is a ROBOT. He does / says the exact same things with each girl. Tells their parents the same thing. Has the same mechanical answers to questions. Can force a cheesy smile whenever necessary. It’s creepy, he seems insincere and has my interest totally lost.
Lincee, on the other hand, is a saint for keeping this show amusing.
OMG – I’m laughing so hard and I’m not even through Gia’s date!
Did anyone else think that Vienna and her Dad seemed a little “too close” and borderline creepy? And when asked about marriage, I swear she said “This time I will take it seriously”….
Why didn’t one girl ever pull Jake aside and say “Remember how you saw a different side of Wes living with him then what Jillybean did? Then why don’t you believe us when we tell you that about Sausage?” -mystified that Jake could not connect those same dots!
Necklace was bad…
# 61 Veronica, too funny!
I kept thinking of Lincee, and yelling for a pillow.
I may be one of few but I liked Gia’s family! My brother might not say he was gonna break some legs on national TV, but I know he would have been thinking it.
Jake’s smiles look very FAKE!
My favorite part on last night’s episode (besides Ali’s fake-crying reminding me of when I did the same thing at 6 yrs. old), was the scenes from next week when Ali calls on the phone. SO fake!
Priceless as always!!! I laughed out loud so many times! My favorites?
Ed is on the other side telling him that he has to leave the show to go to work. He’s wearing green shorty shorts and it makes me think of Larry Bird and Mike Brady all over again.
Ali: “…Here are my feet. Hold them. I couldn’t even fix my hair because I’m so confused.”
Seriously, what is the deal with her hair??? She’s got to be watching this show kicking herself for not having a little more self-awareness when it comes to the state of her mane!
Love the recaps but I don’t think it’s fair we call Ali cold-hearted because she and her family didn’t have a bawl fest for the home town visit. Come on – isn’t it a bit ridiculous that the other three did? And really, if they have to cry after an absence of less than 3 months, are they really ready to be grown ups in life? Is Vienne really ready to move out of daddy’s apparent trailer? Just saying…
NY Accent in type was FAB!
101 Animal Lover… “Why didn’t one girl ever pull Jake aside and say “Remember how you saw a different side of Wes living with him then what Jillybean did? Then why don’t you believe us when we tell you that about Sausage?” -mystified that Jake could not connect those same dots!”
Heck why didn’t I think of that?! Worse why didn’t Ali or anyone think of it either…?!?!
i think it’s gonna be vienna…. jake is a different person around her… he seems more relaxed and way less cheesy. i’m not saying she doesn’t bug me… she does. but what bugs me will probably change as she matures… she’s a naive seeming, obnoxiously honest 23 yr old. but he seems to like her… and i hope he does pick her…
and while i think she should go back to her natural hair color, i don’t get all the digs about her looks… she seems normal enough to me… maybe that’s it? all the other girls are usually knock-outs and she’s not conventionally pretty?
Have to go back and watch again – totally missed the necklace…
One of the things that bugged me – Gia telling Jake – “That’s the Empire State Building with the pointy thing on top.” And even worse – seems like Jake didn’t know it was the ESB…maybe because I’m a Jersey girl, but I would think that’s got to be one of the most recognized buildings in America!
I thought the same thing about the pillows!
I thought Vienna’s dad was rubbing her a little too much when he first hugged her – yeah, creepy! And the whole bedroom thing – puleeze! I agree that she came off (especially in her interview in the first show) as being a rich little girl – what a surprise!
I laughed hysterically when Jake said NO to Gia’s mom and the Tarot cards!
I figured that Ali has really thought this through. Last season, Ed left for his job & then came back & ended up “winning”, so if she pulls the same thing, she’ll end up winning Jake! It’s all part of the plan…
So exhausted from cringing and hiding behind my pillow that I can’t even bring myself to comment on most of this episode! But I have to say that when I first saw Jake’s necklace my immediate thought was that they shot that part of his interview in St. Lucia…does that make sense? Or was he actually wearing it on one of the HT dates?
I also thought that they must be setting up Ali as the next Bachelorette…
Too bad, since she creeps me out the least of all of Jake’s choices!
#87. Paul, you have typed my thoughts!
point 1: What exactly is an advertising emergency? and how does the company approach that? “Um, hi ABC this is Ali’s employer and she is the only one on the planet that can do X and if she doesn’t come back and do it, then we will fire her…because like we said she is the best and the only one who can do it…and that is how great companies handle their beloved employees” AND it makes them look good too. “Sure, Ali, take off. Find the love of your life. Sike…you’re getting fired if you don’t come back. So choose wisely”.
point 2: Tenley mentioned “my ex-husband” too many times for comfort. She needs some time and counseling. Her family seems great and supportive; that was refreshing.
point 3: Vienna has some maturing to do and is clearly the wrong person for Jake. He acts different around her…less civilized, maybe.
point 4: I don’t think Gia should have come on this show. If she has serious insecurities about a guy cheating on her, then it is probably not the best idea to come on a show where you start a relationship with a guy who is dating 24 other women.
…spot on brother.
Lin-z, I laugh when I read it initially, then I laugh again reading the re-posting. You are my Tuesday Joy. Thanks for all you do.
Is it just me or does Vienna look and act like Erica during Prince Lorenzo’s season? Vienna is not a socialite but the fake boobs, bad hair and annoying personality reminds me so much of Irritating Erica.
The entire time during Vienna’s HT date I was creeped out with her and her dad….made me think of the Jessica and Joe Simpson relationship!!!! CREEPY!!!
I’m so happy you mentioned the 1994 necklace! The only thing missing was a shark tooth dangling from it. I think they planned Ali’s leaving so she can make her dramatic reappearance in the “after the final rose” after we find out that Jake picks nobody in the end. And they live happily ever after (for a few months).
Larry Mell Morgan – you are so right about Jake’s lack of sense of humor. Jake is missing the “humor chip” much like Brad Pitt is missing the “sensitivity chip” – according to Jen A. If he had a sense of humor there is no way he could have kept a straight face on those home dates! Like when Sausage’s Chester the Molester dad had him in the man hole giving him the “princess speech.” WTH? And, when he and Ali had to do the ghost whisperer visit to granny’s house. The whole Sopranos visit in New Yawk – topped off by the Tarot Card reading… AND THE DANCE, MY LORD, THE DANCE! How could you keep from snickering during that. Sorry, but anyone without a little bit of a snarky sense of humor – doesn’t matter what you look like – is boring. He’s almost robotic. I think it’s safe to say most of the people reading this blog think that humor is an important part of life!! I sure do – Schmoopy is a shout out to my all time favorite funny and snarky show – Seinfeld! I’m rambling, sorry!
Thanks, Lincee, for having a great sense of humor!!
The whole job excuse weirds me out. First of all, aren’t they not allowed to have contact with the outside world while filming the show? So how would they even know if there was a job emergency?
Secondly, wouldn’t they have to pretty much get 8 weeks (or however long the production schedule is) of vacation time approved from work before even going on the show? I mean, they know how long it’s going to take ahead of time, right? The only excuse I can think of there is that work would only approve them for a certain amount, but they went anyway, figuring they probably would get cut at some point and not need the whole 8 weeks, anyway.
I bet that’s what happened with Ali. She probably didn’t think she’d make it that far and was due back at work the following Monday or something. I can’t think of what kind of advertising emergency comes up at Facebook that can’t be taken care of by someone else. I bet she only got a certain amount of time off, but took what she could get, figuring she’d either get cut or she’d be so in love it’d be worth quitting over. But when it came down to pulling the trigger on her job, she just couldn’t do it.
Does anyone else see sparkles and fairies around her head whenever Tenley speaks? Puh-leez!!!!
Loved the Deliverance banjo playing that was playing behind the approach to Vienna’s house. ABC you are cruel, but funny.
Gia’s accent is very Babwa WaWa. She doesn’t pronounce her Rs.
On another note … wow, ’sike!’ – really? That is getting used a lot on this blog and is taking me way back to elementary school. I could have sworn it was ‘psych!’ as in I got pysychological on you and psyched you out. Good times.
Hey, just found this at TVGuide.com. It’s an interview with OHCH, just posted. Since he’s the one saying it, I wouldn’t consider it a spoiler, but just in case I won’t share what he has to say. Here’s the link if you want to see it for yourself: http://www.tvguide.com/News/Bachelors-Chris-Harrison-1014846.aspx
All I can say is…very interesting!
I was half expecting Michelle to be at Jake’s door trying to come back lol. Now THAT would have been some serious drama.
Lincee- I gotta say I LOVE your bachelor recaps! I’ve been reading them for about the past two years and I’ve wanted to tell you that ever since! They are simply hilarious. Keep up the good work
Here’s a weird little fact I found in US Weekly…Gia’s real name is Gina. Smart choice, Gia sounds much sexier. LOL.
Two things:
1) Jakey’s hotel room was the same (or same layout/different floor) as where Jillian and Ed were reunited. Hotel Drama!
2) I don’t really give a rat’s a*s either way, but I guess I’m going to step in to defend the homeland. Vienna’s hometown of Sanford, FL is smack dab central Florida about 20 miles north of Orlando … no swamps to be found … she and Jake met up at Blue Springs off the St. John’s River. It’s quite lovely actually and one of the few remaining authentic old Florida scenes that haven’t been bull-dozed over, filled in and had a golf course with planned community for retiring snowbirds placed upon it. Sanford is small-ish and country, but not terribly backwoods, and it does have a mall and an international airport!
Am I the only one who things Jake went to the Joey Tribiani School of Acting? You know the episode of “Friends” where Joey explains that the secret to acting serious and concerned is to look like you just smelled a fart? That is exactly what Jake looks like whenever he’s trying to look sincere. Cracks me up every time.
I’ve finally figured out who Gia reminds me of. She has the same mouth/lisp as Meredith on Grey’s Anatomy.
@oh dear–We cracked up over the breaking a ‘few’ legs comment, too. Thought maybe he would go after Jake’s favorite chair or the kitchen table legs. That’d be rough stuff…hehe
Ali wants to be the next Bach’ette & Jake wants to be a model. Did you see the preview for next week of him lounging by a pool? That would be a good fit since he’s pretty 1 dimensional.
OH MY GOSH – one hour and 10 minutes of my life (thanks to DVR and the fast forward button) that I’ll never get back! Arguably, the most boring episode ever, with many hilariously humiliating moments thrown in just to keep me from dozing off. What I haven’t seen mentioned in the recaps were some of the many MANY horribly entertaining wardrobe choices in this episode…from Ali’s unfortunate and unflattering Flashdance/lumberjack look (was it just me, or did those leggings make her look like she was waddling like a duck?) to Vienna’s Daisy Duke impersonation in the swamp (I kept waiting for the music from Deliverance to start). Tenley’s rose ceremony dress was straight from the Falcon Crest wardrobe reject pile. Her rustly, homemade dance skirt was made out of something way too noisy and way to stiff to dance in…ever. Vienna’s rose ceremony dress was obviously made from her grandmother’s curtains (sorry, Ali, why didn’t YOU think of that? What a wonderful way to honor your grandmother THAT would have been!). I actually think that Most of Vienna’s clothes appear to have come from the clearance rack at the Limited or Forever 21…with accessories from Claires. (not that there’s anything wrong with that…my 8 year old daughter LOVES Claires). I initially thought Ali’s rose ceremony dress was pretty cute until I saw her struggling to ugly cry (fake, by the way) and hold her boobs in at the same time. Quite a balancing act she had to play…deciding moment by moment whether to flash the country in a Janet Jackson impersonation, or wipe the snot from her face. Vienna’s dad wore his bestest faded Wal Mart t-shirt for the important dinner. I mean, I know it’s Florida and all, and things are casual down there, but couldn’t you change into a real shirt for national TV? I just don’t have much to say about Gia because I fall asleep every time she appears on the screen. Not a very compelling person, I’m afraid, although I wouldn’t mind looking like her…post-op that is.
Loved Tenley’s family, not so fond of Vienna’s dad who gave me the creeps. I can’t add anything to the wonderful recap about the actual show because I honestly was bored out of my mind and checking my e-mail at the same time.
Yes Jillie… I knew I forgot something that was bugging me! Ali’s leggings were horrible. Or something was wrong. She was walking strangely and looked so oddly plump in the thigh area. Something was way off!
I have to say I am a fellow dancer myself, but I had to fast forward over Tenley’s solo performance to Cannon in D- seriously? Cannon in D? There are other songs. I’m still team Tenley though.
I don’t know if Jake is boring or if it is more that he’s just really socially awkward. As someone who is socially awkward, I feel for him.
Also, Lincee, Thank you! I want to watch 7 Brides for 7 Brothers right now!
Could we have a new storyline please? When Jill went to the hometown of Wes – his family said everyone has always been jealous of Wes. Now we have the same thing in Vienna.
Vienna’s Visit…Translation tips for Jake:
Princess=spoiled,
Protect her=Protect her from herself,
Did she tell you how many accidents she has had=You are taking over her debts,
I really love my daughter=Expect my calls and daily visits,
We are really close=Be ready to pay for her visits home to Papa
Jillie, The clothes were terrible. I couldn’t figure out Tenleys jeans or leggings? I couldn’t really tell what they were and it looked like they were tucked into weird rubber boots. I liked Alis dress at the rose ceremony, maybe just because it wasn’t yellow. But the other 3 were awful. Viennas strange flashdance shirt and shorts on the hometown were just awful, too.
The editing on the show was pretty bad too, To show Jake taking his gloves off, then the very next scene, he has those big black gloves on Alis face, Nothing pieced together in that scene.
Gia’s date – Wow, all I can say was nothing else mattered (or will be remembered) after Jake-i-poo and mom “reading the cards”, then Jake saying “no” and laughing! I can only assume that after Jake laughed at her mom, that he was wisked away by a fleet ABC gaurds – barely fleeing from Tony, Eric, Dylan, Uncle Silvio, Uncle Paulie, and Vito…
Ali’s date – I know that this episode was crunched for time (that had to save all that for Ali’s dramatic exit at the end) but I wish they could have shown more of the meeting with Ali’s Grandma. This how I imagine it:
Ali hovering over the ouija board, “Grandma, are you here?”
Grandma/pointer goes to “yes”
Ali, “Will my leaf wish come true?”
Grandma/pointer goes to “yes”
Ali, “Listen Grandma, this is impor’ant, is Jake MR. RIGHT?”
Grandma/pointer goes to “yes”
Ali, “Seriously Grandma, my whole carreer life depands on this…”
Grandma/pointer goes to “yes”
Ali, “Ah forget it! I’m going to go see what my alive momma says!”
Jake-i-poo, “Again, ma’am, it was nice to meet you. Hope to see you again soon. NO! Not soon! Well, thank you for your time. Rest in peace now ma’am.”
Tenley – next week, she says “my ex” – I drink.
Vienna – too icky to even think/talk about. I was waiting to see “Daddy” grab her a$$ while they hugged. And another thing! What-the-what with that ring?!?!?! “It’s a ‘I’ll live with you ring’”… Is that what she said? Her “daddy” had to buy her a ring to get her to stay home and live with him so he could pay her bills?!?!?!Something ain’t right there! I almost gagged when he busted in her bedroom. They ~should~ have had enough respect to not mess around in her parents house (true it could have been scripted). But, then when he busted in – UGH! I was waiting for Sausage to say, “Oh Daddy, you know you’re next.”
p-u-k-e… I only hope that the chain on inbreeding somehow gets broken.
The end – I would have SO totally said, “Here’s my number, call me when you are done here. I’m going back to work”, then left – no tears. If he is THAT into her, they will somehow find each other again – if not during the After show, then maybe on Facebook.
I didn’t see anyone mention it, but if they did sorry … but when Ali n Jake were having their alone time in the middle of the rose ceremony, Jake told her “You weren’t on the line tonight.”
So who WAS he gonna send home? I’m thinking Tenley.
#123 – Gia’s mouth also reminds me of Calista Flockhart!
TLEW – it was a “promise you won’t go off and elope again ring”. Perfect example that Sausage only responds to pretty things. I hope Jake enjoys going into debt to keep her happy and not cheating on him with one of his friends.
#75 KellyWins…I agree! If she honestly can’t keep her girlfriends, it’s probably because sleeps with her friend’s boyfriends. I am only judging from all the pictures that keep surfacing of her half naked hanging all over guys. She doesn’t seem like a very trust-worthy friend. Like Corrie said, you have to be careful around her.
133 – I’ve been thinking Calista Flockhart in The Birdcage…totally!
#88 Sheila Cooper…No Spoilers here! Webman needs to remove her comments.
Did anyone else who reads US Weekly find it hilarious that Tenley said her favorite thing is “sunshine”?! Um, seriously?! I immediately got a mental picture of her in a Cinderella outfit with a bluebird perched on her finger. She kills me.
#119 Jessica…I watched Michelle when she did an interview with Ellen. She actually seemed very normal in real life. She was very pleasant and didn’t seem nearly as crazy as she did on TV. I just think she didn’t cope well with the idea of sharing “her boyfriend”. I can understand that. We have to keep ABC’s creative editing in mind too. But you are right, that would have been some good TV.
In reference to Chris Harrison’s interview, I don’t buy anything he says. They aren’t over because they will see each other again on the Women Tell All episode. I really believe that Ali was just sad that she wasted all that time trying to meet a guy who she had no true feelings for. I’ve been asked to leave a job I love for a man, and it’s a tough decision to make…and he was my husband! So hell no would I leave a job I love for any man I’ve only known for 5 weeks!! I would love to see her as the next Bachelorette (because we all know that ABC won’t pick anyone new!).
This is a good interview from Corrie – gives a little insider info on the show.
http://tightenyourbelt.blogspot.com/2010/02/after-fifth-rose-ceremony-peek-behind.html
#58 Rena- AMEN to that!! It makes me sick when girls say that!! To girls who do say it: News flash!!: No one likes you because you are immature, annoying, dramtic, stuck up, self-righteous, conceited, etc, etc, etc… To me, there is nothing more annoying than a girl who “tries too hard”. If you ever notice, it’s this group (the I-try-so-hard-to-be-perfect-and-beautiful-and-a-princess group) who always feel this way. I’ve known plenty of beautiful girls/ women who don’t seem to have this problem of “everyone hates and has always been jealous of me”. Gag me now!!
Beauty, brains, AND mental stability are all so hard to come by with women these days. You normally get 2 outta 3 on that one. And please don’t take this as me bad-mouthing women… I just don’t have enough room write about why it’s even worse trying to find a man out there! Luckily, I found a great one already and don’t need to compete in this contest of Who Can Make Themselves Look the Most Pathetic to America… or Look at Me I’m The Prettiest! Pick Me! Pick Me! I think it’s so pathetic….
….oh well, I will continue to watch, I guess… for the 7th season (or whatever we’re on now!)
Great Re-cap Lincee!! Gia’s mafia family scene was one of the funniest things you have ever writen! Love it!
Ok, I’ve been buying Gia’s “I’m a shy and insecure former nerd and I have no idea how gorgeous I am” routine and I’ve even been kind of rooting for her because she seems to be the most grounded of the bunch. Then, I saw this:
http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/bronx_bust_SrPT7gjJz4SOTYaFZTKnhP
Just how insecure and unassuming must one be to date pro baseball players?!?
Also, did Ali seriously think he was going to tell her to just hang in there for a couple more shows because he planned to choose her? That’s definitely what she was trying to manipulate him to do. She seemed to think that if she just pulled at her hair or rubbed her face or whined or blubbered (or any combination of the four) just one more time he’d cave in and say the magic words. I wanted to smack her!
Tenley is probably the most compatible with Jake, and I really thought her dad was sweet. Vienna’s family reminded me a lot of Wes’s family, and her dad was very creepy.
#93 Rachel, I caught Jake’s eye roll when she asked him whether he knew how to drive a boat. Has anyone noticed that he does that almost as much as he does the cheesy smile? I’d be willing to bet he’s not as nice as he seems. I think he has an arrogant, impatient side to him, and that, combined with his boring side is why he doesn’t get many second dates.
I was always a Reid fan, but if we wanted a fun bachelor ABC should have picked Michael for this season!
Lincee, this was my FAVORITE recap so far…I laughed with tears! Thank you!
#138 Fifi – I sit and wait to see if Tenley will switch faces and relive the Shreck The Third scene.
The one with Barracuda playing in the background, it depicts Snow White ripping off her princess gown sleeves and reveals an upper arm tatoo. She tricks the guards – talking trees – by singing a high tone to charm the animals and suddenly command them to attack the trees. Her plan works and they enter the castle’s grounds and avoided the knights who are guarding.
Anyone?
Anyone else waiting for this to happen?
Anyone know where I can find a clip of Ali mouthing “now” to Chris before asking to speak to him? I must have missed it during the show. I can’t go to hulu (restricted at work-oops)
Great recap, Lincee!
#143 TLEW- I haven’t seen Shreck the Third, but now I want to go rent it!! Hmm…I’m bored at work…maybe I can find that scene somewhere online!!
142- Sandy- Yes! Jake has been on an eye roll storm. I’ve noticed his impatient faces since around the time of the crazy Michelle drama. I just chalked it up to him being done with the process. I bet it gets really annoying dealing with all the whiney, blubbering insecurities these women bring.
Okay my prediction: Jake picks no one. Then..ABC cuts to Jake showing up at Alli’s work, strolling down the hallway with office cubicles on either side and they run to each other! Jake is wearing the pilot uniform and theme from An Officer and a Gentleman is playing.
see the clip posted…hope it works.
seriously…i laughed out loud numerous times. you are hilarious! as is this crazy show. they are playing us for fools. which, i guess we might be, because we are still watching! : )
#125 Jillie Said, …from Ali’s unfortunate and unflattering Flashdance/lumberjack look (was it just me, or did those leggings make her look like she was waddling like a duck?)
LOL Jillie! I was talking to my friend when the show was on and she goes…why is that girl walking like a duck?! LOL Kid you not!
Her daughter also said in the beginning..I thought the girls on here where supposed to be pretty…what’s up with that one? It was Gia’s mom! OUCH! Teenagers.
You guys are cracking me up with the comments…and Lincee you ROCKED out this recap like no other. Gia’s date – oh man comedic genius in your translation! I also noticed Jake repeated attempts to close the limo door and was like…um so what you fly a plane, but you can’t close a door?!?!? LOL That angry huh.
That goodbye decision seemed to drag on forEVER. It will be interesting now to watch this episode with sound. lol
Larry, I don’t know if I mind Jake so much, seems like a nice enough guy. But from what they’ve shown of him, would I continue to be interested in dating him…probably not. Nice is good and all but I like a man with some layers b/c I have many of my own. Humor would DEFINITELY have to be on the top of the list to deal with me for any amount of time. I’m always laughing…even at myself!
Oh and the tarot card reading at the end….I WAS DYING!!!! No that’s some humor w/o realizing he did it! lol So maybe somewhere deep in there he has a little bit?!?!?! maybe?
I am a bunnyboiler. For real.
Gutted.
Ok so when the final 3 are standing there waiting for jake…did anyone else think..Skittles? Anyone? Just me? Ok. lol
The editors are getting lazy. They didn’t blur out the name of Tenley’s dance studio when they first walked end…but after her “dance” and they pan back out to the place…the Ch or whatever it was is blurred out. Oh and Heidi, no Tenley would not make it to Vegas and probably not just choreo portion of the auditions on SYTYCD. LOL And the weird gloves off, gloves on kissing Ali was weird editing too, as others have mentioned.
Man I hate being tardy for the party in watching the last two weeks.. lol I miss out on the back and forth commentary. Boooo! Oh another Real Housewives moment…every time they showed Ali’s mom I thought of Jill Zarin from the NYC franchise. lol I thought the tree shaking thing was cute on their date though.
I am considering making a drinking game called “Tenley’s Ex”….. every time they mention her ex, heart ache, divorce, etc. take a drink!
117 Austin-ite…it IS psych, not “sike”. You’re absolutely right. And I haven’t necessarily seen any of these from greenbeaners, but some others that bug me when I see them in print…it’s voila, not “walla” or “viola” (that’s a musical instrument); it’s probably, not “prolly”; and if my brain wasn’t so tired I could think of several more.
Not that it’s pertinent to the Bachelor. Just had to get that off my chest.
Ok, call me a nerd or hopelessly romantic…but I loved Tenly’s dance! She was just putting herself out there, so vulnerable. I think dancing is one of those things that you have to really be a fool about…kind of like singing. So she’s not THE PERFECT DANCER and her costume was hideous…she was still charming and I have to give her credit for putting it all out there.
I honestly believed Ali was conflicted but her crying did sound forced. Jake just seemed pissed off at her the whole time…like “if you have to think this hard about whether I’m worth it, then obviously I’m not”
“Next, she tells Jake that there is an impor-ant place she wants to take him.
Jake: “Is it someplace warm?”
Ali: “No. The heat’s been turned off. It’s my grandma’s old house. The last time I was here was for her funeral. It was so sad. I can’t explain in words how super, super impor-ant it is for you to go there with me.”
Thank you Lincee! I was having trouble with the new age spelling of ImporTant! Ladies, please! Use your “T!”
PS to #155… I’m with you.
#157 Karen – when I saw that scene and they went in the house…I almost thought that was an urn next to her grandmother’s picture. Maybe it’s a small photo album or something but it was just weird.
Oh and Pat I noticed at the end when Ali and Jake were walking down the stairs from the hotel to the limo…she was looking dead into the camera…then she started to cry. Oh yeah she’s auditioning for some comeback or the next bach’ette! I vote for her to be NIETHER! Fresh meat darn it!
@ #80 are you seriously comparing your 16 year old boy’s emotions with a 32 year old Man? Good grief!
MEN can, and do, get over looks when looking for a life partner. Beautiful women who are lacking upstairs quickly become less attractive, and I believe Jake has the ability to discern that (I don’t know why it’s taking him so long with Sausage, though — she is NOT attractive at all, and after that hometown, she’s gone Coyote W.T. in my eyes). He’s already verbalized it on the show at least.
I also think you women are too harsh on Ali. She seems sweet, although a little on the “cold” side emotionally (forced crying). But it is refreshing to see a woman not completely falling apart over this “mannequin” as someone so eloquently put it!
#160 – Closet-Bachelorette-Fan Said, I also think you women are too harsh on Ali. She seems sweet, although a little on the “cold” side emotionally (forced crying). But it is refreshing to see a woman not completely falling apart over this “mannequin” as someone so eloquently put it!
Hmmm…so all that boo-hooing wasn’t falling apart?!?! LOL Sorry I couldn’t resist. That wasn’t so together to me. It seem Ali gets praise for the exact same thing they accuse Vienna of doing. I’m not big fan of either by the way…but that’s kind of backwards to me.
That was a perfect dance scene! It’s hard to believe that Jake actually liked Tenley’s dancing.
Hey! Did you all see that Jillian is going to be the guest designer on an ‘upcoming’–don’t know when exactly–Exteme Make Over Home Edition? fun! Maybe she’ll fall for TY—he’s so cute & I bet he doesn’t wear green shorty shorts.
Okay, so Lincee, I absolutely love your blog and can’t wait to get on and read it on Tuesdays! I have been reading you forever but rarely post anything. Today, though, I wanted to comment on Tenley going through the big D! I too am divorced becuase my husband cheated on me. If you have never been through this you don’t have the ability to understand how your life changes and the range of emotions you go through! You now have a new normal and honestly, your life is never the same. I feel that the reason Tenley is so happy is because she actually feels like she is living again and that her life is going to go on. She does bring up her ex alot because she knows it was so bad with him and doesn’t want that with Jake. The reason I think this is because I went through all of those same emotions when I met and married my new hubby. I did talk about my ex alot because he had been my life for a long time. And I was beyond happy once I was out of that relationship so I was probably annoyingly happy too! I know everybody has their favorites, but having been through it…..just felt the need to explain so people didn’t judge! I will however judge Vienna!!!! Ha! Ha! Love me some Lincee!!!
I love Ali! I think she is cute and spunky and the other girls seemed to get along with her really well too. I guess we’ll see when the ladies reveal
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108 Lori… I think people often confuse the Chrysler Building with the Empire State Bldg (it’s sort of prettier and sparklier!)… just MHO.
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#164 happyagain……thanks for posting!! Happy for you!!
unbelievable! i’m only done with Gia’s date recap and i don’t think i’ve ever actually LOLed at something i read online before.
belly chuckles over here.
classic!
can’t wait to read the others.
quite possibly the best recap ever.
thanks!
you summed up all the bull of the show with so much humor.
“it was Ed outside the door….” hilarious.
abc should really consider hiring you as one of their writers.
it would certainly make watching the fake-ness very bearable.
and no doubt you could also come up with, i dunno, an ORIGINAL idea…
loveit
#161 saggleo – i agree that vienna isn’t doing anything differently than the other girls… that’s why i don’t understand why everyone hates her… she can be annoying, but EVERYONE on this show is annoying. what makes her different? I honestly think it’s because she’s not as “hot” as the other girls… and that makes me sad.
As mentioned, Ali works for Facebook. It’s not that there was a work emergency, Ali never got the approval to take the entire time off. She was betting on ABC working something out for her with Facebook but it never happened. Facebook could EASILY get someone else to replace her. Remember, she’s young and not in a high level position there. She absolutely made the right choice. The ecomony is awful and Marketing jobs are not easy to come by. Marketing budgets are being cut everywhere. If it’s meant to be, Jake can still choose Ali after the show is done.
Thanks to the commenter who noted Ali’s “Now?” question before the rose ceremony, when she was asking for her cue to “spontaneously” interrupt and speak with OHCH. I hadn’t deleted this episode from my DVR so went to look for it. It was VERY obvious – very clear that she was asking if “now” was the time when she was supposed to speak up! Wow, what a REALITY show! Scripted much?
#172 Jillie, but it was weird though. Before they went to commercial break she asked to speak to Chris and they didn’t show that “now?” part until after they came back from commercial and replayed her asking him…so I don’t get why not do it the first time she asks to interrupt? Again very sloppy editing this season. They must be bored too! lol
#170 Marus, must be that or the he likes her…she’s not cute thing. I’m sure the spoiled brattiness can irritate, but I’m sure some of them aren’t immune to their own annoying personality traits. LOL
I haven’t read all the posts, but if anyone saw Regis & Kelly this week, or last you would have gotten her take on Jake.
Last week she said he is totally a Soap opera actor with the staring off into space to make the tears flow.
This week, although she did not see it, Regis filled her in and she said these scenes were stolen straight from her and Mark’s stint on AMC.
I am not one to analyze these little ladies as some of you do, but all I can say is I heard the theme to “Deliverance” during the Vienna hometown date in my head and got really afraid!
KoKo I saw a clip on Yahoo of Kelly’s “replay” or impersation of the soap opera scenes. LOL
I’ve heard the Deliverance reference a few times! LOL
Sidenote, I’ve actually met Kelly and Mark in real life – YEARS ago! She’s a riot! I almost had to beat her up to get my calendar back. It was a soap opera digest event..the hotness that is Shemar M. was there (hence the calendar).
#163 — Jillian was here in Oklahoma last week for a home-makeover but I honestly don’t think she actually did any real work… just showed up as a ‘celebrity’
Okay…so I wasn’t going to post a comment on this episode, but after reading Lincee’s hilarious take on it, I just can’t resist. I’m thinking that Gia may have multiple personalities–one speaks in a normal voice and the other speaks in unintelligible Niiieeewww Yaaaawwwwkkkk Mafia Princess voice. And is it just me or are others bothered by her constant giggle? I know she’s probably nervous, but come on! Tenley is just blah…kind of like store brand white bread. She’s sweet and all and is probably the best match for Jake at this point. Vienna is just a ho-ho…and can I just say that the relationship between her and her daddy give me the yuck factor deep in my gut…somethang is goin on in dat swamp! And last, but not least, Ali…this girl is not only the queen of bitches but she is a major manipulator! Pulling the “Ed” didn’t work out for her…boo hoo! Did any of you notice that before she threw herself down on the floor in the hotel hallway she looked to see if the cameras were still on her? Hello, Ali!! Better get your money back from that acting coach! If Jake lets her come back then he deserves to have Gia’s “Family” get together with Vienna’s “Daddy” and they come take care of business…BTW…Jen from Tucson (#20)…clever girl! Ring, ring…
I have been wondering if Vienna was really as terrible as the girls say she was..why were we,,”the audience”..not shown her being awful and mean. We have seen her as spoiled and immature, but not nearly as terrible as she is being depitced. I am now guessing/wondering if this is not ABC’s creative editing…if she were to be come the F1, they want us to like her and be happy for them. I think maybe they edited her the best they could..and this is what we got. I have to say, if this is the best they could edit her….Jake should be super worried!
I’m watching the “Fantasy Suite/Final 3″ episode and just can’t wait for your recap. We’re on the “final video message” portion and I’m so nervous about the Rose Ceremony. If he picks Vienna, I think I will puke (I’m sure everyone has seen all the dirt on usmagazine.com). Ugh! “I’m in love with my final three.” – Give me a break, Jake!
Thanks for the awesome updates, Lincee; you’re so talented!
Most. Boring. Episode. Ever.
I almost started doing my taxes tonight.
this is the first season where I absolutely couldn’t care less, have to force myself to watch so I’ll fully appreciate Lincee’s recaps, and can’t imagine anyone wanting Jake. Or Vienna. Tenley seems like a very sweet thing, but SO not ready to commit to anyone yet. Whole season is a snooze fest. Bring it, Lincee!
and please, ABC, someone new. Not ally for bachette. Those fake crying scenes are too much to bear.
LOVED THIS RECAP!! I know that I am posting so late, but Lincee, your reference to Seven Brides for Seven Brothers was FANTASTIC!! I LOVE that movie!!! Which is probably why I really like Tenly too… She is sweet, and may just be the nice, Christian girl for Jake! Did anyone notice the throw placed prominently right behind Tenly’s father during his interviews? It very clearly had the verse on it about As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord! I guess they were trying to show us that her family is very religious. At this point, I really hope that he picks her. They can work through the baggage. After all, if they marry in June, she’ll always be a bride, right?!
This episode required a LOT of wine! Sick of Ali boohooing!
Can’t wait for the recap since I fast forwarded through much of the episode. Snowcross was on prime time last night and I had to drool over Seth Wescott.
I actually passed up last night’s episode in favor of continuing the Gilmore Girls DVD marathon that I started over the weekend. Based on the last couple of comments posted here, it looks like I came out the winner. Is next week the women tell all? I’ll tune in to that one.
Get ready– Allie’s the next Bach’ette. That’s the only reason for last night’s episode. Everything else…snooze worthy and predictable. Vienna did become a little more likeable in my eyes though.
#187 – Lorraine – Yes the WTA is next week!!! Can’t wait…shall be the most DRAMATIC EPISODE OF THE SEASON! LOL
Wow…I guess no one really liked this episode…there’s not a ton of posts before Lincee’s episode cap. I meant to wash my hair and tape the show…but for some reason couldn’t move my lazy behind from the couch so i suffered through. One thing I noticed that was interesting…he asked Vienna what kind of ring she liked…but they didn’t show him asking Tenley. I think for the first time I can really see him and Tenley together after that date….so one dimensional lovely for each other. lol
I agree with a previous post – PLEASE – NO ALI FOR THE NEXT BACH’ETTE!!
I will say this- my jaw hit the ground when Gia said “I can’t wait to go all the way. We have such a physical connection.” As altered as that statement might have been, it came off sounding PRETTY bold! UGH. I don’t see what anyone can see in Vienna. She is just another typical, trashy bimbo.
#191 – I missed the all the way comment…LOL. I must have been snoozing.. I felt so bad for Gia though. She actually seems like a sweet young lady…but the way they all talk was annoying the crap out of me. I can’t even describe right in writing…but Tenley always sounds like she’s taking a breath before each word, Vienna is slight valley-ish or something, and Gia and the different accents at times maybe slight valley-ish but not extreme. I don’t know not sure I got it right but just overly girly or something. HA – and I’m a girl! lol
Oh Yeah and NO ALI FOR THE BACHELORETTE!!! I will officially not watch this train wreck if she is. I’ll get my info from Lincee’s blog only! Bad acting!!!
OH WHERE, OH WHERE COULD OUR LINCEE BE?
OH WHERE, OH WHERE COULD SHE BE….
I really wish they would get some fresh meat for the Bachelor(ette). It’s getting SO OLD with the repeat rejects. The story lines are getting old too. “I have to leave for work.” “Take me back.” “I made a mistake.” BLAH! I’d be surprised if they made Ali as the Bachelorette because so many people think she’s a B****. Oh wait, no I wouldn’t, because so many people thought Jake was boring but he’s still the Bachelor.
#195 – let’s not forget DDeannah (or however Lincee’ so wonderfully put it) was a B too and she was the Bach’ette. Come to think of it…she talked really weird too! That pausing business or whatever.
It’s funny Jake doesn’t seem to have much rhythm for fast dance (his dancing w/ Gia on the street) but slow dancing he looks alright in. lol Oh and I loved his comment about changing Vienna if they were to get married…about her immaturity sometimes or something..yeah that’s the way to think. You can change a person once you get married. NOT. If I had to go with anyone for him to pick…or rather if I really cared…I’d say Tenley but I’m hoping he picks no one.
saggleo in the previews they made it sound like he rejected them both – you could hear Tenley crying saying “I can’t believe he thinks we have no chemistry” something like that, and Vienna boohooing about some rejection line too, so maybe he rides off into the sunset alone. lol
I have to agree with the posters who were not as enthralled with this week’s blog…Some Guy you are definitely funny but I think you over-estimate the cattiness of the woman posters on here…sure we can be super catty and we may say mean things but I think its with a grain of salt (at least to me); we don’t really “hate” these girls; its clearly entertaining and we all keep coming back for more each season so underneath it all we really eat it up and frankly I’m not sure what we’d do without our bachelors and bachelorettes and of course Lincee.
I saw the connection with Vienna this week…it’ll be interesting to see how the next 3 months play out!
Antibellum at first I thought your first post was just plain mean but your second post was great and i found myself wondering if you were a therapist or psychoanalyst because you really seem to get to the core of these people and its really interesting to read your posts. Keep em coming!
That being said, Lincee I’m very sorry for your loss. I attended the funeral of a co-worker’s mother and sister yesterday who died tragically last week and it is a very very sad time and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Roz is clearly living in a parallel universe…..
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