Tuesday, February 26, 2013

The Bachelor 17- And Then There Were Two

Holy Kevin Bacon people! So my friend, Sarah, from Mops just recently started reading my blog AND guess what!?!?! Her sister in law dated Sean in freakin' high school. Yup saw the prom picture with my own two eyes. It's pretty cute. He's just what you think he would look like 10 years ago. Scrawny little white dude with a super cute smile.

Anyhow... the OVERNIGHTS.... well I have to be honest, I thought there was a bit too much talk of "ladies" and "intentions". I mean shit, do we really even need the formal invite from Chris Harrison anymore? WE KNOW... they can forgo their individual rooms and shack up. It felt like groundhog's day with each woman reading the note, pausing to discuss values then ultimately accepting the "time" together. Sigh. We get it.

So Lindsey... Bitch please. We know the ONLY reason you ate the bug is because you saw Selma sent home for not going into a cold ass lake. He's a freakin' idiot if he thinks that suddenly makes you adventurous. In my mind, that is just you securing your man. In fact, here's a few other things Sean should take note of that will no longer occur once the ring is secured:
     * Thongs
     * Eat three bites of dinner and be full
     * Make up and hair EVERY day
     * Adventures. Sweetie, find a friend, call him your bro and take his ass hunting and fishing and jumping into cold ass lakes. She doesn't want to scale a mountain, bungee jump or eat insects to spend time with you.
(*this is not a complete list. I'm sure your naughty minds can think of many more)

AshLee. Well as I predicted last week, she likes him way more than he likes her. She's a doll really. But I think she needs to accept herself and be proud of what she has done in her life not what some man has done for her. I think she was just too sure of the whole thing. I mean really, he's your soul mate? You know this because you liked your one on one time on a group date? Doesn't add up for me. I did want to kick his ass for saying to her "I thought you were THE ONE" to help her get closure. Does he get what the word means? Also, how many woman can you say that to? Last week was Des and now AshLee. That's a lot of "it" girls if you ask me. I did not expect her to be so pissed. Snake eyes yo.

Catherine. So Catherine are you weird? Oh right, you told us that about 14 million times last night. That seemed to be a common theme with Jef and Emily as well. I like Catherine. Not sure I totally get the connection between them. Not sure if they are keeping some of this from the viewer or if maybe I just don't get it.

Not sure I'm rooting for either girl in particular. I'm quite surprised that either made it to the finale. But I also don't dislike them. I don't think it would last at all with Lindsey. I think she would use this as her stepping out platform and try to get a little more fame from it. As for Catherine, not sure if it would last or not. Odds are not. She should also get a little trim before the finale. I'd like to see her hair off her face a bit. And WTF is the letter all about at the end? I'm dying to know. Is it an "i love you" no matter what happens here thing or is someone bowing out?

So girlfriend, Traci, made a great point to me last week. She proposed that Leslie could be the next Bachelorette. Exhibit A: Chris Harrison called her "fan favorite" multiple times during Sean's tell all. And was she? Or are they planting a seed? Thoughts?


Wednesday, February 20, 2013

The Bachelor 17- Sean Showers, Des Cries

Wow, just a few awkward moments this week. Honestly, I'm not a huge fan of the hometown dates.  All the girls are just a little too excited and gushy over the dude and then there is the whole "can I have your blessing" moment. Eh. This is where it all starts to feel a little phony to me.

Exhibit A, Desiree. Really... the fake returning ex prank? Eh. Just felt AWKWARD. I really hated the camera zooming in on Sean's clenched fist and his freakishly red face. I mean I think calling her friend an "actor" was a bit generous.  Then there was the brother shake down. On Tuesday's Sean Tells All episode we saw the 180 Des' brother made. So would that be explained by crack, cigaweed, booze??? I felt distracted by his mouthy teeth and overly aggressive tats. However, I got a few laughs with use gratuitous use of the word "playboy". Overall, felt like daddy should handle the shakedowns and not brother. Weird dynamics. And P.S. Really irritated they never ate their steak dinner.

Another incredibly awkward moment was on AshLee's hometown date. I nearly changed the channel as she is telling her parents about their "romantic" date and "rolling around on the beach". Ewwww. Dude they are gonna watch the eipsode eventually, no need to discuss. I also felt like she was confessing to them. Like she needed to rat herself out and that he was so worth it. Ick. On the other hand, her dad just melted my heart when he talked about meeting her for the first time. Seriously sweet. Good people. I think AshLee is far more in love with him than he is with her. I also see that he is looking to really find someone who is fun and I don't think that's little Miss Personal Organizer. Side note, if she says "This man" one more time I'm gonna die. Going to turn that into a drinking game next week.

Catherine seems like a peach to me. Very natural, not much need to be anything other than herself. Gorgeous sisters. Not sure what was so damaging about what they said though. She's messy? Hmm, maybe AshLee could come over and get her organized. Not ready to have babies? I mean who is until they are in the right situation? Deal breaker, I think not. Sean overly analyzed here. Not sure I see it with them in the end. Catherine doesn't head over heals. When her sisters broke her down, she'd said she'd "give it a shot" if he proposed. Another eh moment for me.

Lindsey- she's cute and fun. Not sure I can see her ready to be engaged. Sweet family. I was a bit bored with her date. Wish she'd unglue herself at times. A bit handsy for me.

As for Sean's Tell All, I didn't think he told much. When Chris asked him about what goes on in those fantasy suites, I liked his response. I mean I could care less if he sleeps with them or not. Shut your bedroom door people. Glad he drew a line. As for the shower scene, all I could think was I wonder who is the camera man? So awkward with the camera slowly panning up and down.

I'm confused on how many episodes are left. I figure there is the fantasy suite dates, then women tell all and then finale???

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

The Bachelor 17- DON'T STEAL MY SPARKLE

Totally meant to blog on last week's double episode BUT a little show called Downton Abbey has seriously taken me into the deep end. I am so freakin' wrapped up in Mathew and Mary at the moment that I can hardly stand to watch anything else. Started this series just a few weeks ago and now I'm 3 episodes away from being caught up.  Boom, time killer.

Anyways... what the shit with all this drama?!?!? Fiiiiinaallllllyyyyyy Sean has seen the error of his ways and gotten rid of the Tierrorist. Bitch done gone crazy. I really don't think I could have stood for one more wah wah session and wiping away fake tears. And I'm very confused by her last outfit. Was that a romper? Honestly, I think the entire season was worth watching for just this line, "I can't control my eyebrow"! Thank you Tierra for that gem. I almost peed my pants. I love how she referred to her singular eyebrow and that her defense against being rude is that she simply cannot control her brow muscle. Ha! Wonder if she stowed away the roll away bed before leaving...

So I'm starting to really like AshLee. She seems solid. In fact, I doubt she wins but could be the next Bachelorette. Cougar? No. I think she's selective, careful and seriously beautiful.  Um flawless body. Well done.

Lindsey is starting to bug the shit out of me. I feel like there is some closet sorority sister of hers that is going to come from the woodwork and leak some serious shit about this girl. Definitely see a future for this girl on Bachelor Pad. Pretty rad her dad is a general though. That has to make for an interesting upbringing.

Catherine- we don't see much of her.  What I do see, I like. Very surprised by her tears at the end of the episode. Was she sad to see her friend go or hopeful for her chances with Sean? P.S. I LOVED when she said she doesn't need time to get ready in the morning, just a minute to pee. Ha! Gorgeous girl.

Des- eh. I've really cooled off on her. I think in normal life she is probably one rad gal. I think we would be friends. But it seems like the show has taken a severe emotional tole on her. Girl be breaking down. Also, I need for her bangs to either grow a bit more and side sweep a bit or to be pulled back.  It's almost... dorky?

I don't know about you but I'm super glued to this season. Overall, I like the girls and Sean is holding his own. Loved his sister, Shay (great name btw). Her advice to him about a girl that can't get along with other girls is spot on. Can't wait to see what this letter business is about that they foreshadowed last week. WTF!