So there I was in full RICE mode (rest, ice, compression, elevation) with the knee, laid up on the couch, computer on my lap, not paying attention to the show, wondering what a hometown date with my family would be like.
Modeling last night’s hometown dates, I figure it would look a little something like this:
Hometown Date
Lincee
Hallsville, Texas
I would need a picturesque background for me to stand in front of as I gush about how I’m so excited for the Lieutenant to meet my family. Of course the Hallsville water tower wouldn’t do since there is not a big lawn or driveway nearby so that we could run to meet each other in a powerful embrace.
Tricky. Very tricky. Something that screams Hallsville and has a ton of grass…
Hello Bobcat stadium!
It actually works out perfect because my knee is hurt. And the knee’s first injury happened right there on the 50-yard-line while I was doing a cartwheel off of a fence to the tune of “Wild, Wild West” during Homecoming halftime in 1994. Circle of life people…
I would be in the stands overlooking the field. A black Tahoe would pull up at the opposite end. Andy would jump out and start running towards me. I’d yell, “You’re hhhhheeeeeeeeeeeerrrrreeeeeee!” and he’d yell, “Oh MY GOSH” and hug me.
I’d show him all the hot spots of town. You’ve got your Dairy Queen. There’s the red light. The bank. I’d tell him about the time that I worked there as a teller and closed the blinds in my office because the sun was in my eyes, not knowing that was a sign to the police that there was a robbery going on inside and how they showed up asking the guy (who didn’t exist) to come out with his hands up. He’d laugh.
We’d go to my parent’s house. Mom would be waiting for us on the porch. Dogs would bark. Daddy would be either on the lawn mower, tractor or burning something. Mom would usher us in and thank Andy for bringing her coffee from Hawaii. She’d tell me to get on the golf cart and go flag Daddy down by the pond to tell him we were ready to eat. Mom would stay with Andy and talk about Hawaii. She’d tell him all about the time she visited in 1981 and wonder aloud if he had ever seen Blue Hawaii. Meanwhile, I’d go fetch Daddy, beg him to put on a shirt and remember to wash his hands before meeting the man of my dreams. Daddy would cock his eyebrow at me and say he would be in after he finished.
Mom would prepare the kitchen table with food from my Dad’s restaurant. Catfish Express. Andy would talk about how much he loved catfish. I would tell him I wish my Dad owned a pizza joint because I pretty much stay away from anything with gills and everything that is in the crustaceous family. Mom would tell him that the secret of a good cole slaw is how much sugar you add. I would make a gagging noise as I fixed myself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
My sister Jamie would then burst through the back door. My Mom would cry because she recently dyed her hair red. She would tell Andy how jealous we are of Jamie’s “wonder hair” and that she hopes she hasn’t ruined her beautiful blonde locks with that wretched dye and curses the hairdresser under her breath. Jamie would roll her eyes at Mom, plop down beside Andy and start giving him the third degree. She’s very protective.
She’d quiz him on important facts. What’s your favorite John Hughes movie? What music do you listen to? Can you believe I’m the OLDER sister even though I look younger?
Daddy would come in with the dogs, and grunt a hello at Andy. Mom would feed the dogs a weenie from the refrigerator because we are out of dog food. Then we’d all sit down and have a nice meal.
Mom: “Isn’t it sad that Don Ho died?”
Andy: “You have a wonderful, wonderful daughter.”
Jamie: “Quick…who would you rather date? Molly Ringwald from Pretty in Pink or Sixteen Candles?”
Andy: “I’m just wondering if Lincee is really in this for the right reasons.”
Daddy: Evil stare.
Andy: “This fish is awesome. Really awesome.”
After dinner, we’d make out in the driveway. I’d offer him some pointers on his kissing technique. Then I would tell the ABC psychotherapist that I felt a connection and I can’t wait to see him again.
SIMPLE DISCLAIMER
Modeling last night’s hometown dates, I figure it would look a little something like this:
Hometown Date
Lincee
Hallsville, Texas
I would need a picturesque background for me to stand in front of as I gush about how I’m so excited for the Lieutenant to meet my family. Of course the Hallsville water tower wouldn’t do since there is not a big lawn or driveway nearby so that we could run to meet each other in a powerful embrace.
Tricky. Very tricky. Something that screams Hallsville and has a ton of grass…
Hello Bobcat stadium!
It actually works out perfect because my knee is hurt. And the knee’s first injury happened right there on the 50-yard-line while I was doing a cartwheel off of a fence to the tune of “Wild, Wild West” during Homecoming halftime in 1994. Circle of life people…
I would be in the stands overlooking the field. A black Tahoe would pull up at the opposite end. Andy would jump out and start running towards me. I’d yell, “You’re hhhhheeeeeeeeeeeerrrrreeeeeee!” and he’d yell, “Oh MY GOSH” and hug me.
I’d show him all the hot spots of town. You’ve got your Dairy Queen. There’s the red light. The bank. I’d tell him about the time that I worked there as a teller and closed the blinds in my office because the sun was in my eyes, not knowing that was a sign to the police that there was a robbery going on inside and how they showed up asking the guy (who didn’t exist) to come out with his hands up. He’d laugh.
We’d go to my parent’s house. Mom would be waiting for us on the porch. Dogs would bark. Daddy would be either on the lawn mower, tractor or burning something. Mom would usher us in and thank Andy for bringing her coffee from Hawaii. She’d tell me to get on the golf cart and go flag Daddy down by the pond to tell him we were ready to eat. Mom would stay with Andy and talk about Hawaii. She’d tell him all about the time she visited in 1981 and wonder aloud if he had ever seen Blue Hawaii. Meanwhile, I’d go fetch Daddy, beg him to put on a shirt and remember to wash his hands before meeting the man of my dreams. Daddy would cock his eyebrow at me and say he would be in after he finished.
Mom would prepare the kitchen table with food from my Dad’s restaurant. Catfish Express. Andy would talk about how much he loved catfish. I would tell him I wish my Dad owned a pizza joint because I pretty much stay away from anything with gills and everything that is in the crustaceous family. Mom would tell him that the secret of a good cole slaw is how much sugar you add. I would make a gagging noise as I fixed myself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
My sister Jamie would then burst through the back door. My Mom would cry because she recently dyed her hair red. She would tell Andy how jealous we are of Jamie’s “wonder hair” and that she hopes she hasn’t ruined her beautiful blonde locks with that wretched dye and curses the hairdresser under her breath. Jamie would roll her eyes at Mom, plop down beside Andy and start giving him the third degree. She’s very protective.
She’d quiz him on important facts. What’s your favorite John Hughes movie? What music do you listen to? Can you believe I’m the OLDER sister even though I look younger?
Daddy would come in with the dogs, and grunt a hello at Andy. Mom would feed the dogs a weenie from the refrigerator because we are out of dog food. Then we’d all sit down and have a nice meal.
Mom: “Isn’t it sad that Don Ho died?”
Andy: “You have a wonderful, wonderful daughter.”
Jamie: “Quick…who would you rather date? Molly Ringwald from Pretty in Pink or Sixteen Candles?”
Andy: “I’m just wondering if Lincee is really in this for the right reasons.”
Daddy: Evil stare.
Andy: “This fish is awesome. Really awesome.”
After dinner, we’d make out in the driveway. I’d offer him some pointers on his kissing technique. Then I would tell the ABC psychotherapist that I felt a connection and I can’t wait to see him again.
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We begin last night’s episode with a simple rundown of the women. Andy tells the camera what he feels for each woman.
Tess is dynamic. She’s mature, experienced and sophisticated. He’s concerned that he has to woo her and that her heart is not on her sleeve.
Dani is the most invested. I don’t know WHERE he gets this from, but there is obviously some ABC editing going on to throw us off the trail. Would not be surprised if she is in the final two. He says that she is strong, but wonders if she is a friend or partner.
Amber has a beautiful smile. And we’re done.
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
He is concerned that she is 23. Buh bye Amber.
The chemistry with Bevin is natural. Every time he sees her, he feels a current. Nice of Andy to look up in his thesaurus another word for electricity. Too bad he didn’t do that for the words “wonderful” and “amazing” the rest of the night.
Top Nine Hometown Moments
Bevin
1. Bev runs to meet Andy halfway down the driveway by the waterfalls, jumps on him, wraps her legs around his waist and makes out with him
2. Andy: “I’m in heaven when I’m with Bevin.” Then he grins…proud of his nifty rhyme.
3. Andy: “Am I the first boy you brought to this waterfall?”
4. Bev: “Speaking of other boys, we’ve all been teenagers, right?” Bev takes a good 60 seconds to dramatically stall in telling our Bachelor: An Officer and a Gentleman, that she was once married at a young age. She doesn’t regret it because it has made her who she is. Andy appreciates this honesty, but it does raise a red flag for him. She assures Andy that she doesn’t take marriage lightly and that she would have to consider getting remarried long and hard before going through with it. Interesting since we already know that Andy proposes to someone at the end of the show. I’m just saying…
5. Bev takes Andy to meet her family. He stands awkwardly as Bev emotionally embraces her Dad. They cry together for five minutes before introducing him to the rest of the fam.
6. The Mom gives Andy a painting, symbolizing his trip to the northwest. This makes Bev so emotional that she has to leave the dinner table. Dad rushes off to console her.
7. Dad asks if she loves him. She doesn’t deny that she feels something. Dad encourages her to not hold back, lets her wipe her nose on his sleeve and then warns that there are no guarantees in life.
8. Andy: “You have a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful daughter.”
9. Bev: “I don’t ever use the word love. But I feel like I’m falling in love with Andy and that is a big deal.”
Top Ten Hometown Moments
Danielle
1. Dani runs to meet Andy halfway down the driveway in the Bethel Village Square. Dani: “You’re hhheeeeeeeeerrrrreeee.”
2. Andy tells the camera…again…that he feels they have a connection because of their history of tragic loss and triumph over the hurdles in life.
3. Danielle lives at home.
4. Andy: “You have an amazing, amazing daughter.”
5. Mom: “I’m just concerned about Dani moving to Hawaii.” Andy: “I’m giving your amazing, amazing daughter the chance to travel the world.” Dani: “If you find what makes you happy, you have to be with that.”
6. Dad lets loose on the drums pretending to be sitting in on a set with Metallica.
7. Not to be outdone, Mom wants to teach Andy belly dancing. Seriously. Too bad ABC didn’t get the group plastered beforehand, because that might have been as entertaining as last season’s Pilates fiasco.
8. The marathon photo of Dani’s parents crossing the finish line together.
9. Andy: “Coming here feels like coming home.” Note to self readers…could Dani be our black horse?
10. Dani and Andy make out…our first time to see this…with very smacky kisses.
Top Eight Hometown Moments
Tessa
1. Andy continues his streak of being the most enthusiastic greeter EVER by running to meet Tess in front of the Capitol building in DC. Very Forrest Gump meets Jenny in the reflecting pond…except with snow.
2. Andy: “How cool is this! We are in DC! There’s the Capitol. And that monument.”
3. Andy: “Tessa is a goofball. Luckily, so am I. Even though at the beginning of the show, I talked and talked about how sophisticated and mature she is, it’s important to roll around in the snow before going to meet the family. And she gets that. She gets me. I just hope I get her in the end.” (Winks at the camera and gives the thumbs up sign.)
4. Andy: “We had some great dates. I watched her try on dresses.” Dad: “What do you mean you watched her try on dresses?” Andy: “Can I have another beer?”
5. Tess’s BFF: “You appear to be a good guy. What are your faults?” Andy: “I can’t sing or cook.” BFF: “Do you see yourself in a suburb or city?” Andy: “I see myself having several homes.” Well played my friend.
6. Andy is concerned Tess is holding back. Doing dishes with the Dad, he learns that she signed up for the show for fun. The BFF and sister confirm this is indeed true.
We begin last night’s episode with a simple rundown of the women. Andy tells the camera what he feels for each woman.
Tess is dynamic. She’s mature, experienced and sophisticated. He’s concerned that he has to woo her and that her heart is not on her sleeve.
Dani is the most invested. I don’t know WHERE he gets this from, but there is obviously some ABC editing going on to throw us off the trail. Would not be surprised if she is in the final two. He says that she is strong, but wonders if she is a friend or partner.
Amber has a beautiful smile. And we’re done.
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
He is concerned that she is 23. Buh bye Amber.
The chemistry with Bevin is natural. Every time he sees her, he feels a current. Nice of Andy to look up in his thesaurus another word for electricity. Too bad he didn’t do that for the words “wonderful” and “amazing” the rest of the night.
Top Nine Hometown Moments
Bevin
1. Bev runs to meet Andy halfway down the driveway by the waterfalls, jumps on him, wraps her legs around his waist and makes out with him
2. Andy: “I’m in heaven when I’m with Bevin.” Then he grins…proud of his nifty rhyme.
3. Andy: “Am I the first boy you brought to this waterfall?”
4. Bev: “Speaking of other boys, we’ve all been teenagers, right?” Bev takes a good 60 seconds to dramatically stall in telling our Bachelor: An Officer and a Gentleman, that she was once married at a young age. She doesn’t regret it because it has made her who she is. Andy appreciates this honesty, but it does raise a red flag for him. She assures Andy that she doesn’t take marriage lightly and that she would have to consider getting remarried long and hard before going through with it. Interesting since we already know that Andy proposes to someone at the end of the show. I’m just saying…
5. Bev takes Andy to meet her family. He stands awkwardly as Bev emotionally embraces her Dad. They cry together for five minutes before introducing him to the rest of the fam.
6. The Mom gives Andy a painting, symbolizing his trip to the northwest. This makes Bev so emotional that she has to leave the dinner table. Dad rushes off to console her.
7. Dad asks if she loves him. She doesn’t deny that she feels something. Dad encourages her to not hold back, lets her wipe her nose on his sleeve and then warns that there are no guarantees in life.
8. Andy: “You have a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful daughter.”
9. Bev: “I don’t ever use the word love. But I feel like I’m falling in love with Andy and that is a big deal.”
Top Ten Hometown Moments
Danielle
1. Dani runs to meet Andy halfway down the driveway in the Bethel Village Square. Dani: “You’re hhheeeeeeeeerrrrreeee.”
2. Andy tells the camera…again…that he feels they have a connection because of their history of tragic loss and triumph over the hurdles in life.
3. Danielle lives at home.
4. Andy: “You have an amazing, amazing daughter.”
5. Mom: “I’m just concerned about Dani moving to Hawaii.” Andy: “I’m giving your amazing, amazing daughter the chance to travel the world.” Dani: “If you find what makes you happy, you have to be with that.”
6. Dad lets loose on the drums pretending to be sitting in on a set with Metallica.
7. Not to be outdone, Mom wants to teach Andy belly dancing. Seriously. Too bad ABC didn’t get the group plastered beforehand, because that might have been as entertaining as last season’s Pilates fiasco.
8. The marathon photo of Dani’s parents crossing the finish line together.
9. Andy: “Coming here feels like coming home.” Note to self readers…could Dani be our black horse?
10. Dani and Andy make out…our first time to see this…with very smacky kisses.
Top Eight Hometown Moments
Tessa
1. Andy continues his streak of being the most enthusiastic greeter EVER by running to meet Tess in front of the Capitol building in DC. Very Forrest Gump meets Jenny in the reflecting pond…except with snow.
2. Andy: “How cool is this! We are in DC! There’s the Capitol. And that monument.”
3. Andy: “Tessa is a goofball. Luckily, so am I. Even though at the beginning of the show, I talked and talked about how sophisticated and mature she is, it’s important to roll around in the snow before going to meet the family. And she gets that. She gets me. I just hope I get her in the end.” (Winks at the camera and gives the thumbs up sign.)
4. Andy: “We had some great dates. I watched her try on dresses.” Dad: “What do you mean you watched her try on dresses?” Andy: “Can I have another beer?”
5. Tess’s BFF: “You appear to be a good guy. What are your faults?” Andy: “I can’t sing or cook.” BFF: “Do you see yourself in a suburb or city?” Andy: “I see myself having several homes.” Well played my friend.
6. Andy is concerned Tess is holding back. Doing dishes with the Dad, he learns that she signed up for the show for fun. The BFF and sister confirm this is indeed true.
7. Andy does not like this answer. He tells the camera that he knows three other women are in this game for HIM. There is no chasing when it comes to Bev, Amber and Dani.
8. Andy confronts Tess. “Why are you in this?” Tess: “I want to see where this is growing.” (Not going, but growing.) Andy: “What do you want?” (Getting very aggressive now.) Tess: “I want to fall in love with you.” Andy: “SO TELL ME THAT! BECAUSE I WANT TO FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU TOO!”
8. Andy confronts Tess. “Why are you in this?” Tess: “I want to see where this is growing.” (Not going, but growing.) Andy: “What do you want?” (Getting very aggressive now.) Tess: “I want to fall in love with you.” Andy: “SO TELL ME THAT! BECAUSE I WANT TO FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU TOO!”
Is Tess digging herself a hole because she is playing TOO hard to get?
Top Ten Hometown Moments
Amber
1. Poor Andy doesn’t have a chance to meet-n-greet Amber his traditional way because she jumps his bones the minute he steps out of the Tahoe in Sugar Land.
2. Andy is stoked to see Amber’s classroom. He sits in a little person chair, pretends to be a 4th-grader and asks Amber for a kiss. She gives him a peck and then tells the camera that she wouldn’t normally do that to her students. Good to know Amber.
3. Her kids come in to meet her. She cries. One student asks if Andy likes her teacher. He said that her teacher is very cute. They met on a special mission (What the crap?) and he saw her in a nice house…thought she was pretty (huh?) and they started talking. She invited him to meet her students. Was that necessary Lieutenant?
4. Amber asks if he knows sign language. He gives the hang loose sign and tells everyone how to say Aloha! He’s very pleased that he has educated America’s youth.
5. We find out that Amber’s parents don’t approve of her going on the show so he will not be meeting them. Her aunt MAY come, but after a very emotional phone call, LOTS OF EYE ROLLING and a consoling hug from Andy, she gets over the fact that she will not be joining them.
6. Amber then tells the audience that she is excited for Andy to meet her puppy and roommate. In that order. The puppy must like Andy or this relationship will not work.
Are you kidding me Amber? Did you, the MOST MATURE 23-year-old on the planet, just tell us that your dog has to like the guy before you date? It’s THAT important that Pasha, who pees all over your carpet on national TV, approves?
7. We meet Amber’s roommate. She’s young and hip and cute and 23. She doesn’t quite get the concept of being in the Navy and being a doctor at the same time. Andy does his best to explain, then looks to Amber for some help. She takes a sip of her Zima and tells her roommate, “See! I told you he was pretty much really cool.”
Insert Jim Halpert face here.
8. As Andy tells us that the seven year gap concerns him, as well as the fact that he felt he was just thrown into a college sorority party, the aunt shows up to save the day. More crying! Yes!
9. I don’t know what all happened after this because it is when I was daydreaming about my fake hometown date.
10. I did see that he didn’t give Amber a passionate kiss. He went back to the pecking days of Old School Andy. Note to self…he never said she was wonderful, wonderful or amazing, amazing. Ah-ha!
Rose Ceremony
Andy pants into his microphone as if he’d been doing pushups in the bureau room just minutes before coming out with Our Host Chris Harrison. He tells the women that he should be true to his heart and that all he wants is love.
Roses go to Tess, Bev and Dani. No surprise there. Did anyone else hear him tell Dani that she smelled good when he gave her the rose? I’m telling you…this girl might be in the bottom two.
Poor Amber looks like she is about to hurl as he takes her hand out to the lonely bench away from the other girls. She doesn’t understand. She had the most AMAZING DAY OF HER LIFE! She wants to know why? WHY?
Andy: “You are quite a bit younger than me.”
Amber: “You said age didn’t matter in the hot tub. And I am young by AGE. But am VERY MATURE FOR MY AGE! I thought we had a connection!”
Andy: “It breaks my heart.”
Amber: “Is it because you didn’t meet my family?”
Andy: “No! Absolutely not! It was your dog. He told me he didn’t like me. I know how you feel about approval from Pasha.”
Amber rolls her eyes in the very back of her head so that the whites of her eyes show. There is snot and tears as she clings to the Bachelor: Officer and Gentleman. She starts wailing even before he closes the door of the limo. She doesn’t understand she tells the camera again. Why did she get cut?
Probably because you use the term “getting cut” like you are going through Rush at Baylor University and you just got black balled from the Kappas. I’m just saying…
Then she drops the F-Bomb. That’s always refreshing.
Andy tells the camera that the three remaining women are solid and he knows he made the right choice.
I would not categorize Bevin as solid. More like emotional. At least we now know it’s genetic.
Tess is in choppy water. She better partake of the forgo card or she’ll be out.
Dani is the one to watch. I’m thinking some serious ABC editing is going on.
Until next week!
All about the shame, not the fame,
Lincee
Top Ten Hometown Moments
Amber
1. Poor Andy doesn’t have a chance to meet-n-greet Amber his traditional way because she jumps his bones the minute he steps out of the Tahoe in Sugar Land.
2. Andy is stoked to see Amber’s classroom. He sits in a little person chair, pretends to be a 4th-grader and asks Amber for a kiss. She gives him a peck and then tells the camera that she wouldn’t normally do that to her students. Good to know Amber.
3. Her kids come in to meet her. She cries. One student asks if Andy likes her teacher. He said that her teacher is very cute. They met on a special mission (What the crap?) and he saw her in a nice house…thought she was pretty (huh?) and they started talking. She invited him to meet her students. Was that necessary Lieutenant?
4. Amber asks if he knows sign language. He gives the hang loose sign and tells everyone how to say Aloha! He’s very pleased that he has educated America’s youth.
5. We find out that Amber’s parents don’t approve of her going on the show so he will not be meeting them. Her aunt MAY come, but after a very emotional phone call, LOTS OF EYE ROLLING and a consoling hug from Andy, she gets over the fact that she will not be joining them.
6. Amber then tells the audience that she is excited for Andy to meet her puppy and roommate. In that order. The puppy must like Andy or this relationship will not work.
Are you kidding me Amber? Did you, the MOST MATURE 23-year-old on the planet, just tell us that your dog has to like the guy before you date? It’s THAT important that Pasha, who pees all over your carpet on national TV, approves?
7. We meet Amber’s roommate. She’s young and hip and cute and 23. She doesn’t quite get the concept of being in the Navy and being a doctor at the same time. Andy does his best to explain, then looks to Amber for some help. She takes a sip of her Zima and tells her roommate, “See! I told you he was pretty much really cool.”
Insert Jim Halpert face here.
8. As Andy tells us that the seven year gap concerns him, as well as the fact that he felt he was just thrown into a college sorority party, the aunt shows up to save the day. More crying! Yes!
9. I don’t know what all happened after this because it is when I was daydreaming about my fake hometown date.
10. I did see that he didn’t give Amber a passionate kiss. He went back to the pecking days of Old School Andy. Note to self…he never said she was wonderful, wonderful or amazing, amazing. Ah-ha!
Rose Ceremony
Andy pants into his microphone as if he’d been doing pushups in the bureau room just minutes before coming out with Our Host Chris Harrison. He tells the women that he should be true to his heart and that all he wants is love.
Roses go to Tess, Bev and Dani. No surprise there. Did anyone else hear him tell Dani that she smelled good when he gave her the rose? I’m telling you…this girl might be in the bottom two.
Poor Amber looks like she is about to hurl as he takes her hand out to the lonely bench away from the other girls. She doesn’t understand. She had the most AMAZING DAY OF HER LIFE! She wants to know why? WHY?
Andy: “You are quite a bit younger than me.”
Amber: “You said age didn’t matter in the hot tub. And I am young by AGE. But am VERY MATURE FOR MY AGE! I thought we had a connection!”
Andy: “It breaks my heart.”
Amber: “Is it because you didn’t meet my family?”
Andy: “No! Absolutely not! It was your dog. He told me he didn’t like me. I know how you feel about approval from Pasha.”
Amber rolls her eyes in the very back of her head so that the whites of her eyes show. There is snot and tears as she clings to the Bachelor: Officer and Gentleman. She starts wailing even before he closes the door of the limo. She doesn’t understand she tells the camera again. Why did she get cut?
Probably because you use the term “getting cut” like you are going through Rush at Baylor University and you just got black balled from the Kappas. I’m just saying…
Then she drops the F-Bomb. That’s always refreshing.
Andy tells the camera that the three remaining women are solid and he knows he made the right choice.
I would not categorize Bevin as solid. More like emotional. At least we now know it’s genetic.
Tess is in choppy water. She better partake of the forgo card or she’ll be out.
Dani is the one to watch. I’m thinking some serious ABC editing is going on.
Until next week!
All about the shame, not the fame,
Lincee
208 comments:
1 – 200 of 208 Newer› Newest»I have to say the top 10 list format is my favorite - classic!! My vote is for Dani and Tessa to be the last two and I would be happy for him to pick either. However, if it is Bevin with the ring and rose at the very end, I'm done watching the bachelor forever. 23 year old Amber is WAY more mature than Bevin the old foagie. Sorry people, I'm having a bad day at work and just had to take it out on somebody - why not let it be Bev. I just don't like her.
and oh yeah - I'm Bevin's age, so I really don't think she's an old foagie - I just said that b/c that's what she thinks about herself.
ok, I'm done posting now. Until next week...
Story on Ambie's principal...
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=local&id=5283072
"Probably because you use the term “getting cut” like you are going through Rush at Baylor University and you just got black balled from the Kappas. I’m just saying…"
Oh, Lincee, if ever I loved you before, you have sealed your place in my heart forever with that reference. Good thing it's my lunch hour, or my laugh-out-loud reaction might have drawn a few stares... GREAT recap!
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Lincee - you are the BEST!! Great stuff.
What was with the dogtags Andy and Tessa were wearing at the end of their date?
Good call on Dani the Dark Horse.
Please tell me someone saw the dog tags on Andy & Tessa.
Great recap. I also think Dani and Tessa are in the final two. You can just tell by how little ABC is telling us. I think Dani ends up with the final rose as well.
I totally noticed that Andy told her she smelled good too. So random. And I hope that somewhere Amber watched the episode and realized just how "mature" she seemed.
And how about that dress "Ambie" wore when she brought him to meet his class! Was it short enough? Great legs or not, it was rediculous.
Thanks for clarifying... I thought he said 'it's all good' when Dani came up. Too funny. Yep - I'm callin her the winner. They're just tryin to trick us. I'm so over Bevin.
Okay, your daydream about your own hometown date, FREAKING HILARIOUS!
My thoughts on the show-
Amber's date in a nutshell: Like...(touches hair)...like...(touches hair again)...whatever...(touches hair)...mature...(touches hair again... I think you've all got the picture..
Was it just me or was Bevin and her Dad a little too close on the couch? I mean, I love my dad and all, but I have never sat tnext to my dad, holding his hands on his knee while he played with my hair and looked deep into my eyes. A little creepy if you ask me.
Excellent post as always Lincee!
anon 1:26 - I saw the matching dog tags! What on earth?
Was Amber's roomie on Sam Malone this morning? I didn't catch it, but I think she's usually on Tuesday mornings.
I can't believe the giggling when the dog peed on the carpet. Real grown up folks. And the roomie looked like Nicole Richie. Andy looked like he wanted to run screaming back to the airplane.
YEAH! What about the dog tags?? That monument? Uh... aren't you in the NAVY? Good call on Bev and her dad... I thought it was a little creepy too. Thanks for another great recap Lincee!
I have to say I had the exact same thought about Amber using the phrase 'getting cut' when she didn't get a rose! I think Dani takes it all - ABC had made it too obvious with Bev and Tessa both.
dog tags - hmmm.
bev and dad - very strange
didn't bev say at some point this season that she left home at 15? and then last night we found at she got divorced at 22? she's a ticking time bomb...I'm just saying.
ambie's roomie was definitely Nicole Richie's look alike. That date was HORRIBLE.
The entire evening at Amber's apt was the most uncomfortable and awkward I've seen to date. I even think Andy would have opted for a root canal rather than be at that dinner.
In my top 10 moment was the "grilling" Tessa's friend gave Andy...maybe it was the editing, but they went from "City or suburb?" to her interviewing, "Andy doesn't seem to want to answer the TOUGH questions." Yeah, that question really gives you some insight into Andy. How about, "Why are you the perfect man but at age 30 you still haven't found 'the one'?"
I'm liking Tessa and Danielle as the final 2... but did anyone notice there was NO on-screen kissing for Tessa's hometown date? When they were playing in the snow, it looked like Andy REALLY wanted a kiss but she just leaned back, or turned her head to point something out.
I really just think there's something creepy about Bevin.
That was terrific!!! I just wondered if anyone was annoyed with how many freaking times Amber touched her hair!!??? That drove me insane!!! Keep up the good work!!!!
Did anyone else notice the look between Bevin & Dani right after Amber "got cut"? Then the camera went to Tessa who was looking at the ground like she was trying not to laugh. It looked like they edited something out.
I didn't think that Amber missing school for the show was a big deal until last night's show. Short dress, kissing in her classroom, dropping the "f"bomb in the limo....classy. I am thinking that if I had a child in her class...I might ask for a transfer!
My husband made the great point that Andy was so excited to see Amber's aunt because he finally had another adult to talk to...
Well done as always Lincee!
Whoever suggessted the drinking game w/ Amber touching her hair - thanks, I was hammered 2 minutes into Sugarland!
Nicole Richie & Pasha definitly put the last nail in Amber's coffin.
I am soooo sick of Bev - & the dad!?!?! He was such a girl!!!
Great recap. I loved th part that Pasha didn't approve of Andy. lol
after Dani's date, what did Andy have in his hands when they made out outside? I looked like a weasel, or did her hair extensions fall out? If they gave him a teddy bear I will give them *THE* face.
Why are they never buckled in when they ride in the limos?
I think it was a stuffed dog that looked like their family dog. vomit.
Way to catch on to ABC's trickery Lincee. I had the exact same thought. Remember the Bachelorette with Trista?? They hid Ryan all season and all of a sudden at the end.....surprise.....and what do you know.......that one worked out. hmmmmm For all of you who love Tessa....please reconsider, I think they have an editing mistake when they tell her profession. I'm pretty sure she is not a social worker, but rather works in the freezer at Ben and Jerrys. She is not "making him chase her", she's just emotionally cold. I'm a guy who's taken a more than a few rides on the dating wagon and trust me, when you have to dig it out of a woman that she is interested like Andy did last night, it will not end well, I can tell you from experience. Plus, if someone's family treated me that way on a first metting, I'd be gone like a bolt of lightning. Dani is the one, not even a race. She is classy, intelligent, solid, mature and has a really fun family. And if Andy biffs and does not pick her, someone please get me her digits...I'll date her.
I thought it was ironic that Bevin took Andy to the waterfalls ... kind of a symbolic setting for Ms. Weepy
Lincee, I'm on the RICE treatment right now as well! I feel your pain...pretty literally.
This recap was hilarious... and I laughed out loud at your comparison of rushing and getting black balled. And her dog's approval...wow.
Great, great recap - and impressive you can maintain your wit and humor with knee pain!
Okay, a few things...
If people want to comment on Amber saying, "like..." focus a little more on TESSA. She says like almost every other word. It drives me nuts, not matter how classy and great she is. She doesn't like Andy, she wants to win and is playing the game perfectly. She keeps dodging his affection.
Dani is a whack job and the fortune teller for the next episode says there's extreme sadness with a lost ex... something like that. Shocking, she hasn't stopped talking about him the whole show. And not to mention, losing an uncle and losing an intimate boyfriend I can't imagine feels like the same type of emotion. They keep stressing that this is their intense connection. And Dani looks WAY older than 25.
And for whoever said they would transfer their child out of the class, ( I agree with the short dress), but if you were to be followed around by a camera 24/7 I'm sure you'd be a little apprehensive to allow your children to watch you every moment. Give me a break. She's an adult, and not the first teacher on the show. And she had to sign a confidentiality agreement in case everyone that's upset keeps forgetting.
Great recap Lincee!
Your own home town date was rather self-indulgent and not incredibly funny. And sad that it was about as long as your recap.
Lincee, you never disappoint after a great episode. Every time I picture my hometown date.....errr, nevermind.
I think I finally figured it out, Andy is a caveman that has been taught how to communicate. From now on, his name is Caveman to me.
FINALLY, we get a good episode. We hung on through the nothing-ness of this season, and our persistence paid off. Thank you ABC intern for finally rewarding us! So in honor of a decent episode, buckle up. Because my thoughts are going to take you for a ride!
Bevin's picnic/tell-all: whenever a girl asks a loaded question with something hidden behind it and all a guy says or the only noise he makes is a monotoned "mmmhmmm" and continues to answer with that and only that - THAT is never, NEVER a good sign. In fact it's just bad. Did anyone else notice him persistently grunting mmmhmmm, like the cave man he is? I'm not a fan of Bevin.
Out of the 4, I pick Dani to win, but the all-bachelor-knowing Lincee reminds us of ABC's editing, so who knows. Why her, straight guy #1? Well, first off, she seems the most genuine and down to earth. Secondly, her dad plays the drums, which I love. Third and most importantly, her dad served my favorite type of Chianti at dinner! She gets my vote.
Every time they have one of those interviews with Andy, he talks as if he's reading from a teleprompter something the ABC intern wrote. It's terrible and terribly monotone. He's a freaking caveman. Geico should sue for trademark infringement ("The Bachelor is so easy, a Caveman could do it.")
I'm going to drop a Texas analogy on you about Tessa. Y'all, I like this Tessa gal, but obviously this cowgirl ain't gonna ride, this dog ain't gonna hunt and this hen ain't gonna roost (I honestly didn't intend for bad euphemisms for sex, but I guess that's kind of the way they ended up, huh?). That whole final conversation between Caveman and Tessa was so strained with tension and pressure and seemed so forced. I doubt she'll last at M.O.
Okay, a big NO goes to Amber. I have a friend with your name, but you're just not as cool as she is. First, he couldn't meet your parents. That's just odd. Second, she said her DOG had to approve of Andy!! SERIOUSLY?!?!?! seriously. Watching Amber & her roommate, I felt like Caveman was the older brother was making a visit to his sister in college. What was weird was Amber's aunt saying "Amber would love to get married and have babies." Why, OH WHY, do people in Texas (I'm from Texas) feel like you have to get married and have babies as soon as possible!?!? Ugh.
Pre-rose ceremony prediction: I think he's going to cut Amber or Bevin (Although, I always make predictions based on my feelings and not those of a Caveman).
My reaction to the results: Amber - not surpised. What's funny was Andy telling Danielle she smelled good! HA! Good catch Lincee!
Sidenote: I'm reeeeaaaallly getting tired of Chris playing Captain Obvious by always saying "Ladies, Andy[Caveman]. This is the final rose." What's the point? Everyone can see that. The camera man just showed us that. Chris, we don't need you to tell us. But thanks for playing.
Like a true Texan, Amber hugs the other girls before she leaves. And like a girl true to her roots, She hugs Tessa because of their brunette roots.
Did anyone else feel like their little talk was a bachelor-first, mini breakup? Amber had the typical breakup-pissed-off look as she was sitting down to talk with Caveman. "I don't understand at all" Caveman should have immediately made the "Tim the toolman Taylor" monkey grunt noise of not understanding. Amber, if that date with Caveman really was the most amazing day of your life, then either myself or Lincee needs to introduce you to some of our friends down in Houston so they can show you a truly amazing time. Because apparently, you don't know a lame date when you experience one (but hey, to some people, ignorance is bliss). To Amber, wherever you are, call me up! I've got some great guys in Houston you should meet who will (as you requested) take great care of you, work out with you, cook dinner with you and show you what love is really all about! (Can I get a bless your heart for her?)
I can't wait for next week. I'm actually excited to see what happens next!
P.S. Who has a fear of bananas!?! That would have been a HUGE hurdle for Caveman, seeing that his diet staple consists of mainly bananas and coconuts.
I loved the recap and have ever since the Firestone days in email form. I thought that your hometown comments were too funny and sounded just like mine would - scary. So for anon 2:17, if you don't enjoy the recap please don't read, being rude to Lincee is just tacky.
Totally caught the dogtags??? What in the world?
Straight Guy #1- Excellent post, I completely agree on the 'This is the last rose' comment.
Anon 2:27- Well said!
LOVED the daydreaming homestyle date! Perfect description of good 'ole Hallsville Texas! As always, you didn't dissapoint!
Fan -
Hallsville Bobcat, Class of 1993!
What a great recap Lincee! I so picked Dani to go home last night. I am losing my touch. Anyway, I hope Dani wins. She's been the most real with him.
Did anyone catch on to the fact that he said, "Tessa, will you PLEASE accept this rose?" He likes her. As for Bevin....when she said, "We all have pasts right," then rubbed his knee, I wanted to vomit. Go home Bevin that way you can cry all you want.
The problem with ABC hiding Dani is that it's hard for me to root for her since I know nothing about her except that she had an ex die on her and what her family is like. She's been so invisible that she's just this generic girl.
Anyone else notice at the beginning of the episode when they were showing a scene from the rose ceremony, saying only 3 roses will be handed out, when they cut quickly to the girls, that Tessa was already holding a rose? We kept replaying on Tivo and yup, there it was. so much for suspense.
Well said, being rude to Lincee is just tacky. Lincee, We got your back, girl :) not that you need us. You're a Texas girl, you know how to stand up for yourself.
Tessa doesn't want to win. She's already gotten her exposure. She's played the game perfectly for a girl not trying to win.. I think she really just wants to have fun and get the exposure, which ABC has given her...google Tessa Horst
Anon 2:17, I disagree as well! Lincee, your hometown daydream cracked me up!
Does anyone remember? Or have you hashed this over already? The show had been on about two or three weeks and ABC kept running an ad that showed Andy putting a brunette in the limo. The brunette was in a long dress (white?). Andy was crying and so was she. That particular ad has not been on now for weeks. I think it was a clip from the final rose ceremony. There's only one brunette left...Tessa. Was he putting her in the limo? That means there is a blonde left back in the house!!! Surely not Bevin?!?
anon 2:17 - if you are going to dis, why don't you put up a link to your blog where you spend a great deal of time every tuesday working on the recap for thousands to enjoy...oh wait, you don't have one - keep your mouth shut!
also, straight guy #1 - you obviously watch Grey's Anatomy - I mean, SERIOUSLY! seriously. I love it. Are you single? :)
Love my Straight Guy #1 post!
No I did not notice the dog tags, although I did get a text from my friend Meredith asking me if I did.
Hello to my fellow Hallsville graduate...class of 1993. Go Bobcats!
Part of me wonders if Tessa actually LIKES Andy.... I have a hard time with her. The dog tags were weird. Bevin annoys me. I think Danielle is sneaking up on us.
Gotta say that i am finding Bevin a slightly less nauseating than in the early episodes. Guess it is because what she is saying is mostly (moistly?)within the range of normal. In her defense, Would not any gal who finds herself as one of several who are dating and liking a cute doctor, become teary from time to time?
Another question - does anyone else find it slightly TMI to know that Dani's boyfriend was dead in bed WITH her? Parhaps Bevin should not be judged so harshly for the divorce thing, she at least made it legal. Just saying.
I still LIKE Amber. Too young to have any art on the wall, granted, but she is adorable and probably a lot of fun. There are worse places than sorority houses. And darn it, I liked her little fluffy dog, too. You will be missed, Amber.
Great recap.... thank you! I'm addicted at this point.
I could have sworn he said "its all good" when he handed Dani the rose. But maybe it was "you smell good". Now I'm glad I didn't delete on the Tivo (yeah, I need a life).
OK... I'm gonna go out on a limb here so flame away. Bevin wasn't so bad to me this week. I think she is a woman caught up in her emotions. I think she is truly head over heels and he likes her. He loved her family. I thought it was pretty smooth, minus the whole divorce disclosure. And he seemed a bit shocked, but took it all in stride. And I like that she was close to her dad. I'm the same way with mine and I cherished our long talks like that... so I don't think Bevin is all that bad.
Danielle.... zzzzzzzzzzzzz, she put me to sleep again. And her family was so blah. Dad was kind of creepy and hello, she's 25 and lives at home. I don't know, that doesn't scream mature wife to be to me. But maybe thats just me. However, I agree she may be the dark horse. The boring, I put you to sleep, but maybe I can cook and be a good wife kind of dark horse.
Tessa... I'm tired of the hard to get thing too. And so is Andy. I mean its fun to chase someone, but can we say "not willing to take the leap?". I think she's pretty cool, probably the most chill of all the girls. But maybe too chill. She needs to step it up with some real emotion if she wants to get that final rose.
Amber... she killed it with the dog comment. I love who ever said he was happy to see the aunt so he had another adult to talk to. So true!
Rose ceremony... did anyone notice that Dani's dress didn't fit. Her bra was all hanging out the back and it was too long. She should have gotten it altered.
I'm hoping for Bevin & Tessa as the final two. I'm just way too excited for next week.
wow, anon 2:17, are you paying a fee to read Lincee's recap? Since I'm guessing you aren't, you should probably keep your lame comment to yourself.
Lincees day-dream hometown date was my favorite part-- I'd have been fine if the post had ended with that!
Do we know HOW Dani's b/f died? Just kind of curious...
In response to the comment that perhaps Tess is a frostybox...I happen to think she's the only real one in the bunch. She's the only one who can step back and say, "I've been here three weeks. This guy is nice and fun but there are all these cameras and pressure to fall in love artificially and come to think of it, he is kind of Caveman-esque. My options are to 1) go totally nuts and teary and decide I LOVE him and am DEVOTED to him and will chase him around spouting words like 'connected' and 'butterflies' and 'sanctuary' or 2) let this dude know that I'm kind of unsure and can't move that fast and that I, you know, try to get to KNOW someone before falling in love or professing my undying love."
I wanted Tess to win until I realized that this would mean she'd end up with Andy. Whoever called him a tool bag was right on.
Unsure about Dani. I'll be mad if they didn't show her at all until now to throw us off. That would be a ridiculous strategy on ABC's part. They're giving us a girl to root for (Tess) a girl to hate (Bev) and then...a nobody who might win the whole thing? Blech. Besides, I still see her as a girl who can do nothing but ramble on about her dead boyfriend, which, while surely a traumatic event, made her come across as dramatic and squeechy when she brought it up so often in the beginning of the show.
Someone needs to count how many times Amber called herself mature, or said that other people call her mature, or how often her aunt reminds Amber of her awesome maturity. In my experience, anyone who walks around announcing just how mature they are is anything but.
Andy (Caveman) also loses major points by not shutting Amber up at the end by saying, "I meant age didn't matter only if the girl doesn't act like an immature, obsessively hair-touching, eye-rolling, sorority girl moron with an ugly dog and bubblegum-brain roommate, OKAY?!!"
Great recap as always Lincee!! I loved your fantasy hometown date at the beginning! It's that personal touch (along with your great sense of humor, of course) that keep your loyal readers waiting on the edge of our seats every Tuesday for your recaps! I'm looking forward to what you create for us during the "off season" so we can still get our Lincee fix!
Did anyone else feel Jim-Halpert-face-esque when Bevin was crying to her dad "where will/how could she ever meet a guy like that again", and her dad AGREED? Isn't that a sad thing to say... and a little bit more sad when your dad agrees?
[Inserting Jim Halpert face].
We also noticed the dog tags... what in the??
Kinda seems like they're letting the ABC intern play with the editing sometimes.
Great recap, Lincee!
Tess deserves someone with an actual sense of humor - she's one of the few bachelorettes I could envision hanging out with.
Does anyone else suspect that Ambie and Nicole Richie had some weird or juvenile artwork on the walls that the ABC intern covered with those brown blankets? I'm thinking posters of "The Notebook"
What was with the crying jag reunion of Bevin and her dad? REALLY WEIRD.
And Dani's dress in the rose ceremony was a recycled bridesmaid dress if I've ever seen one. Ick.
Loved it (the recap moreso than the show, as always)! Did anyone else notice that Dani must have an outtie belly button? I swear I saw it through her satin dress.
Anon 3:36....I was wondering what was up with the brown sheets on the wall at first as well.....but mostly likely it was a mirror that needed to be covered up. Although it would have been entertaining to watch the film crew while the taping was going on.
Bevin is so WHINEY!!!! I can't imagine that she would be the final one.
Thanks for the shout out to Baylor Kappas! I can't watch the show without imagining your commentary--it is truly making this season worth watching! THANK YOU, LINCEE!
I'm loving these comments almost as much as the recap. Almost.
Did not notice the dog tags, but did notice that Tessa already had the rose in the episode preview that they showed in the first 5 minutes. Way to kill the suspense, abc. I can't believe they let that slip by.
Also wondered about the artwork in Ambie's apt. That was totally random looking.
I think Tessa and Dani are both awesome ladies. Yes, Tessa seems a little distant/cold, but I think she is the most honest about how bizarre the whole Bachelor situation is (dating other people, everyone falling in love so quickly, etc). Dani seems like a sweetheart, but I do not think she is over her ex. Not even close.
I think a BIG hint was Andy saying that he WANTS to fall in LOVE with Tessa. I think she's definitely #1 right now.
Note to B&G:
Amber has insecurities? You obviously aren't seeing Bevin the way the rest of us are! Here's hoping you don't end up with the drama queen just because of a little "current".
Couple of things: dogtags are pretty standard ID for military personnel, including Navy. I didn't see them in the episode, but I'm guessing (away from the camera) Andy gave Tessa a set as a memento (not unusual, although a bit along the lines of high school) and it just happens that the camera caught them. As we've seen, the editing isn't always perfect.
Did it occur to anyone that perhaps Tessa is simply determined not to swap serious spit with Andy for all of us voyeurs? I cannot say that I blame anyone who is downright opposed to being extremely revealing emotionally for everyone to watch, rewind, and watch again. I will say that I thought the kissing (whether because Andy doesn't APPEAR good at it -- and who of us can prove that, anyway, just by watching!) this season was more restrained in general. Less titillating, perhaps, and stealing drama from those of us who crave it, but in truth, wouldn't YOU be da*n intimidated to share a new, possibly GREAT love with millions?
This is Tessa's dad-- pretty impressive guy:
http://horstfrisch.com/Thomas_Horst.htm
I too noticed Dani's dress as being a bit bridesmaid-ish... and not quite a good fit. As for the outie belly button, I was thinking more belly button ring sticking out. Which was not so cute.
Lincee, you swung for the fences this week with the recap! Total greatness. And LOVED the hometown daydream! My cousins live in Hallsville, so knowing where you were referring to made it that much funnier to me.
Sorry to all those 4th graders who watched the show to see themselves on primetime TV, only to see their beloved teacher drop the F-bomb. Yikes.
If Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie had a baby...it would look like Amber's roomie.
this is my first season watching. What's with the envelope next week? Andy giving Tessa something (fantasy suit?)...what is it?
Did anybody else notice that Dani was using the knife to cut bread and it appeared to be upside down?
Is it just me or does the whole "fantasy suite" concept just creep you out?
Great recap, Lincee! Please note that I will likely regurgitate some of the many classic lines...possibly claiming them as my own. Ah, who am I kidding, everyone reads this gem...I wouldn't be able to get away with it.
For what it's worth (gold), here are my thoughts:
Remember, folks: editing, editing, editing. There is a reason Tessa's edit was not quite as positive - and quite brief. Case in point - two people are wearing dogtags, and there is no mention of it....not one. Ummmm...that just hoists up the red flags. We are closing in on the final rose ceremony (gives me chills - yes, I am embarrassed by that). Tessa as the odds on favorite was becoming waaaaaay too obvious. What is ABC to do????? Pull back, you say? Oh, yes. They gotta keep us watching...
I'm gonna have to disagree with many of you - not a chance it's Dani. It's just not there. And that ain't editing.
Waterworks is now getting a better edit. Why? Well, we've already discussed this. Dogtags. No explanation. For dogtags.
It's Tessa folks. Look at the subtle stuff. He's crazy about her. How quickly did he respond with "I want to fall in love with you" after he pulled it out of her? I think he may have crossed over her words. Chompers is in love. And she's the only girl he says "please" to at the rose ceremonies. He's got the permagrin - even moreso than normal. And she's coming around - she's just a bit skeptical - which is, um, quite normal for a gal dating a man that is dating other gals. Some would claim she might be, dare I say, quite logical.
Final two: Tessa and Waterworks. The waterworks valve will be fully open on the night of the final rose...and not in a good way.
I will post as Anonymous to avoid severe humiliation and/or bodily harm if I am wrong.
Lincee, I was really waiting to see if you noticed the scene at the end of Dani's hometown date when they are kissing and strangling the dog behind them at the same time!!! Only a few other people noticed it, but it was ridiculous!! Andy was smushing that dog behind Dani's back while it squirmed and wiggled, POOR DOG!!!
Ambers home-town date could be sumed up in three words, OMG! If she ever looked mature before, her interaction with her roomate totally blew her cover!
Anyway, i agree with everyone who think Dani will be the one in the end, ridiculous but probably true. Bev is too obvious and Tessa is too much of a realist for our Romantic Andy!
What parent allows their 4th grader to watch the Bachelor?!? Certainly not ones that are involved with their children. The clip? Yes, the show? Not so much. Kind of like you wouldn't let them watch Grey's Anatomy either. They're 9!
He was worried about maturity. I get it. Amber was 23. But at least Amber had a job and an apartment of her own. DANI LIVED AT HOME WITH HER PARENTS. And she didn't say much which is probably why she came off as "mature" however loosely it's being thrown around.
And 28 is not ancient. I love the kiddos who are saying that she's old and decrepid. Nice...
Personally, I think Tessa is simply taking it easy. How many relationships do y'all know that have gone from meeting to engagement in three weeks? How many lasted? And of those, how many were on national television? Seriously people. We know the record that this show has. Most people have heard of this show and the record that it has. With those odds, we are all a little skeptical of the process. Tessa probably has watched it as well and is holding off somewhat so as not to get too injured if it doesn't work. I don't think she's cold, just realistic.
Dog tags, dog tags, DOG TAGS!!! Why were Tessa and O&G wearing them at the same time? Why does Tessa have them? Are they from O&G?
When the girls hugged Amber goodbye, it looked like Amber why was trying to throw each one of them off her. I could've sworn she was going to push Tessa down. How many times did that girl straighten her hair throughout the show?
Okay, I FINALLY figured out who Bevin reminds me of (forgive me if this has already been posted by someone else)...Edie on Desperate Housewives. Gross and a bit over-eager. Anyone else see this? Anyone?
Anon at 6:14, I agree!!
I watch the Bachelor off and on, and while I like Tessa very much, I'm not emotionally invested in any of this girls like some people are. That said, just watching body language, Tessa is who Andy wants. I noticed in the car that Bevin was wrapped around Andy and he had his legs crossed away from her and had his hands on his lap. I think Andy liked Danielle's family, but I just don't see him being that into her.
The big question is who he will cut next week. Whichever one makes it to the final two is going to have a really tough time of it. Bev 'cause of the waterworks, Dani 'cause she's still fragile (5 years later) about the dead bf.
Remember when one of the bachelors termed the ring a promise ring, and many of us thought "WTF?" -- maybe that attitude was more reasonable than we gave him credit for at the time -- and why Tessa may seem remote and cool to Andy. I think their visual language is far more desirable -- a real warmth and charm, whereas Andy is [ahem] more hot for Bevin than anything else.
And I repeat -- would YOU be eager to swap major spit with a guy you're sharing with other women at all, much less with the camera grinding itself into your face??
Did anyone else notice the segment about Dani being afraid of bananas that aired after the show was over? wtf? afraid of bananas? ha.
i will say- it showed dani's fun side a little bit (way more than the boring edits from the hometown date)... i think there's plenty we're not seeing there.
I totally agree with you about Desparate Housewives...Bevin just scares me. Her being on this show could be thought of a good thing...her feeling of falling in love...could be a good thing - yet all she does is cry-cry-cry. What the heck will she do when something goes really wrong??
I think Tessa is the best choice, class, a strong family, a sense of humor and she seems to be able to take the pressure. Plus she is friendly and compassionate to all the others.
Danielle is a sleeper, she was mentioned during the race car edit and looked like she was laughing and having fun. She could be the dark horse. BUT, I keep heaing Andy saying things to Tessa and he gets that really goofy grin with her...I am still rooting for Tessa.
I don't really see him with Dani....I might be shocked...but I really think Tessa is a better match. I think if he chooses Bevin...I might have to puke. She drives me crazy with her whining.
Remember last week he said something to the effect that he liked Dani...but he was not sure if he felt romantic about her...anyone remember that?
Did anyone notice Dani only had fake nails on one hand?! Check out the dinner scene if you missed it! I'm tellin you...that plus the mermaid dress you can see her belly button ring through ... claaaaaaaaassssy!!!
"Probably because you use the term “getting cut” like you are going through Rush at Baylor University and you just got black balled from the Kappas. I’m just saying…"
Oh my freaking lord, funniest comment ever. Can I be your BFF?
Did anyone notice when Chris said "later in the season" when referring to the final rose ceremony? How long is this going to take?
Lincee, you are cracking me up with the Hallsville story! I went to college in Marshall and we drove through Hallsville on the way to Longview all the time! That was great. Thanks for the laugh!!!!!
anon 8:35 - I went to college in Marshall, too... I wonder if I know you!
Lincee -- loved the recap! you had my giggling 2 hours later remembering it!
Lincee
Enjoyed the entire recap which included your hometown date. Too bad anon 2:17 had to post such a rude comment. Maybe 2:17 needs to "get cut" from posting on the Bachelor Recaps. 2:17 needs to go somewhere else for negative comments. 2:17, you are probably sad and not incredibly funny either. I normally don't take offense, and I am pretty easy going, but your comment just hit me the wrong way today!
must say i'm a tessa fan, and because i know you care - it worries me that he proposes in the end... just can't see that happn'n with my girl tessa...
There is no way he's choosing Bevin. I predict she gets axed next week. In fact, she would have been gone this week the hometown with Amber hadn't been such a train wreck.
I think ABC edited Tessa's hometown date to look more stressful/difficult than it really was to throw us off the track. Remember Meredith on the Bachelorette, and how she went to meet Ian's brother and they made it look horrible? Didn't matter...she was in love with him at the end. The only thing that makes me question whether Tessa wins is that I can't picture her agreeing to Andy's proposal after such a short length of time.
Amber must be humiliated after last night's show aired. Sucks to be her. And it's too bad she seems to have no self awareness and probably didn't gain any understanding of what went wrong.
8:26pm
Yup, I heard Chris say that too, he really meant to say "in just a mere 2 weeks" but the intern told him "later in the season" would throw more trickery at the viewers.
Host Chris was beguiled, so he did. Plus, he was probably feeling a little uncomfortable because he now envisions all the Lincee fans of the world grabbing their buckets every time he starts doing the math for us...I mean really, it's been this way since 2002 people! Give Chris new words!!!
Example:
"Ladies, we have 3 roses this evening, that means 1 of you will be going home tonight. Andy, when you're ready."
(insert suspense here)
"Andy, ladies, there's 1 rose remaining."
(cue the music, and tick tock noises)
"(insert bless her heart name here) that's the final rose this evening. I'm sorry....(he's really not) take a moment, say your goodbyes."
...cue the boo-hoos...intern runs to get kleenex, and Chris, again, thanks the heavens that he has the easiest freakin' job in the world. :)
Love you Host Chris!
We should know who he asks to marry him...in the first show, we could hear Andy asking someone to marry him and then you could hear her say yes and laugh. I know I have heard that laugh before and I can't remember if it is Tessa or Bevin's laugh that sounds like that. I don't think it's Danielle's laugh. It's bugging me that I can't remember the laugh.
Someone that has the first show listen to it and help me out here! Identify the laugh and we have it figured out here and now! Thanks! Karina
This show is over a month behind. Andy and Danielle are well on thier way, making wedding arrangements. Episode 6, snow in CT, I live here and it hasn't snowed in two months. Snow in D.C.; they edit the hell out of this show. My buddies from U of Hawaii let me in on thier military intel. Andy finally sees the devil in Bevin; thank god! Tessa told him to pic Danielle(she secretly wanted out) and currently Danielle and Andy are happy and engaged!
This show is over a month behind. Andy and Danielle are well on thier way, making wedding arrangements. Episode 6, snow in CT, I live here and it hasn't snowed in two months. Snow in D.C.; they edit the hell out of this show. My buddies from U of Hawaii let me in on thier military intel. Andy finally sees the devil in Bevin; thank god! Tessa told him to pic Danielle(she secretly wanted out) and currently Danielle and Andy are happy and engaged!
This show is over a month behind. Andy and Danielle are well on thier way, making wedding arrangements. Episode 6, snow in CT, I live here and it hasn't snowed in two months. Snow in D.C.; they edit the hell out of this show. My buddies from U of Hawaii let me in on thier military intel. Andy finally sees the devil in Bevin; thank god! Tessa told him to pic Danielle(she secretly wanted out) and currently Danielle and Andy are happy and engaged!
Shout out to Straight Guy #1 about the Geico, "the Bachelor, so easy a Caveman could do it." That was hysterical.
Lincee, your imaginary hometown date was hysterical. I'm glad I'm not the only one who's had imaginary hometown dates. But only with the bachelors I like. My imaginary hometown date with Firestone didn't go so great. Bummer!
Okay this is an honest question for those who are talking about Tessa not wanting to swap spit with sloppy seconds. I'm a big Tessa fan, but it's not like she didn't know what she was signing up for, right? Unfortunately that's kind of the game with this show. If she were so worried about it, why go on the show at all? There's no way in the hizzle that I would ever go on this show for that reason.
Now while I admire Tessa for playing the Helene card so masterfully, even Helene started to come around on the hometown date, and moreso on the fantasty suite date. If Tessa is genuinely interested in Andy, she's got to throw him a little bit more of the bone.
Any possibly that Danielle is getting a bad edit? Like everyone else on the board, I feel like she's going to be in the final two, and ultimately end up getting the proposal. I'm trying to think of an example where ABC has done this before. It seems to me that Estella from Bob's season was that way, but the only reason you really remember her is because that voice of hers could break glass, plastic, and anything else around because it was so high pitched and screechy. Could Bevin be this year's Kelly Jo (Bob's season) or Kristen (Andrew's season) where she ends just being an entertaining story line? Even though last night I think I got caught up with the editing because for a brief moment, I thought he really might just end up with Bevin.... Sneaky, ABC, sneaky...
Andy and Danielle are well on thier way, making wedding arrangements. Episode 6, snow in CT, I live here and it hasn't snowed in two months. Snow in D.C.; they edit the hell out of this show. My buddies from U of Hawaii let me in on thier military intel. Andy finally sees the devil in Bevin; thank god! Tessa told him to pic Danielle(she secretly wanted out) and currently Danielle and Andy are happy and engaged!
READ THE LAST FIVE COMMENTS. ITS ALL TRUE! SEE THIS SITE! ON CAM! I CAN't BELIEVE IT'S OUT. At least the two of them are hiding out now, together until the show finishes airing...good choice Andy!
anonymous 9:59 pm, really???
what site, Michelle 10:02?
Way to go Lincee!! You are a celebrity with my friends (in Lgv, TX)...Love to catch up with you!
Fellow Pi Phi...Baylor 95...Heather (Claxton) Leggett
Are those comments about someone with a buddy in Hawaii knowing someone else who says that Dani is the one? If so, my comments will be moot, but here goes:
Call me crazy, but I don't hate Bevin. I like her less than I did earlier in the season, but at least her clothes and hair are from this decade, which is more than I can say for Dani. She is a really pretty girl, she just needs a stylist.
But my favorite is Tessa. She reminds me of Meredith, and I really liked her. I pick Tessa to win it all, unless that jerk who posted the buddy message was right, thus ruining the next two weeks for those of us who, obvioulsy, are big fans of the show.
I'm glad to see NBC is still fooling a few of you by letting you believe Tessa is actually going to fall for Andy. No way. It ain't happening. I also heard the rumor on Tessa telling Bach to pick Dani. Supposedly, Tess wanted out b/c she was not that into him and did not want to lead him on (to concur with the 26 copied comments above that indicate this). So while I think it is bad she came on the show just to play a game, at least she does the right thing in the end. But for those of you who still wnat to be starry eyed and think she wins, please go to Vegas and hopefully we will end up at the same poker table sometime.
Okay...I wish I would have saved my episode. I am going to rewatch it next week after reading the summary and posts.I think it may even be better the second time!
I am a big Tessa fan...but I am getting a bit nervous. I do believe they are creatively editing. Have you noticed how many times they focus on Tess being afraid of getting hurt in the end???
I don't dislike Dani (Bevin...another story)but can you imagine what kind of genetic issues you have going on with her parents? Don't get me wrong, they were very nice but come on... they were like cartoon people...his forhead and her teeth...
I like the O&G...I am a diehard fan and I wish I could buy the previous seasons so I could rewatch them. I am cracking up that ya'll remember names!
Bevin may win. Remember Meredith and Ian...all chemistry. I knew she would pick him because of the way she felt when she was with him, and look where it got them.
Thanks Lincee (is that your real name?)I love this blog and I can't wait for more. Please feel free next week to create a storyline about your forgoing of your individual room and give me some stories about your "alone time" with Andy in the fantasy suite. You rock!
In the picture at the top of the blog...is his hand on Tess' a**?
does anyone this its strange that dani is 25 and still lives at home with her parents?
The actual show is boring, I look so forward to the next day so I can read your great recaps. The only thing better would to be watching it live with you! Thank you for the laughs!!!
Dude, this is not the place to post spoilers. I'm ticked.
Moving on...
Bevin's family does not appreciate personal space. I wouldn't be able to breathe if people sat that close to me. Not only was she freakishly close with her father but did you see how close they were on the couch? The whole family?
And WARNING! WARNING! Bevin's "when would I ever meet another guy like that" triggers that she's not really falling for Andy. She's falling for Andy as he looks on paper. His resume, if you will. Never a good idea. Don't date a dude because you don't think you'll ever find another one. Sheesh.
And how could you really, truly fall for a dude who has such cheesy lines and asks if you've ever taken another boy to the waterfall? How old are we?
(But I do find it refreshing that she has such a nice relationship with her father.)
FROM PAGE 6!!
Secret's Out
SPOILER alert! If you don't want to know who wins this season of "The Bachelor," stop right now. Naval officer Andy Baldwin has narrowed the field of women down to three lucky ladies, but one contestant, Tessa, 26, a social worker from San Francisco, had a few drinks the other night and spilled the beans to a Page Six spy. Tessa admitted she has won the competition and Baldwin's heart. "Apparently he proposes and she declines, but they are still very much together." A rep for the show didn't return calls.
To the people who are posting spoilers please stop! Seriously, everyone is saying "Oh I KNOW he chooses Tessa" and then someone else says "I heard from a buddy he chooses Dani" it is so freaking annoying because everyone has heard something different. It is only two weeks away, can't we all just enjoy the show as it progresses?
Lincee...... your hometown dream date was my favorite part...dad burning the trash, mom yelling for him to come in and eat...just to name a few.......omg..sounds like i wrote it!!
Just to clear things up....
My brother's best friend's uncle has a cousin who works in the same Chicken Express as the daughter of Joe, who is BFF's with Larry. Larry talked to Bevin (because they used to date, but Bevin couldn't handle his carnival hours, however they are still buddies)...and...yup, you guessed it, Andy hearts Bevin, and they are getting married this Fall...on TV!!!! I'm hoping they will invite me. It would, like, be so cool.
I love this blog.
I think Dani's dad looks like a character from the Simpson's.
I don't think anyone has responded to Meems - 4:59 yet. The fantasy suite is an "option" that is a Bachelor season staple. At the end of each date, Andy will hold up a card and ask the girl to forgo her individual room and stay the night with him in the "fantasy suite." They almost always say yes. Other posters, correct me if I'm wrong, but I seem to recall that there has only maybe been one girl who didn't accept?
Just a few thoughts...
9:53 anonymous - Be nice. You don't need to be hateful to someone. Especially if you really don't know them but rather a portrayal of them. ABC does edit things on occasion. I'm just saying.
9:57 danielle+andy - your comment was completely inappropriate. Can we please delete it?
Angela, I completely agree with you. People need to stop with the "my cousin's spin instructor's brother saw Andy and Tessa/Bevin/Dani in the grocery store buying Spring Oreos and Spaghetti O’s, so I know for a fact that he chose her" non-sense. Stop trying to ruin it for everyone else and let's all enjoy the show. Okay?
Other than that, I can't wait to see what happens. I did hear, however, from my cousin's spin instructor's brother that.... never mind, I've got nothing.
If anyone is interested - there is a SPOILER ALERT in Page 6 of the NYPost (www.nypost.com).
As a former Kappa from Baylor University-I laughed so hard my son asked me if he should call 911 when I read that comment! Well said, my friend.
This is from NY Post's Page Six today...
May 9, 2007 -- SPOILER alert! If you don't want to know who wins this season of "The Bachelor," stop right now. Naval officer Andy Baldwin has narrowed the field of women down to three lucky ladies, but one contestant, Tessa, 26, a social worker from San Francisco, had a few drinks the other night and spilled the beans to a Page Six spy. Tessa admitted she has won the competition and Baldwin's heart. "Apparently he proposes and she declines, but they are still very much together." A rep for the show didn't return calls.
9:56am-
If this is true then ABC has been doing double trickery...leading us to believe it's Tessa, but playing the dark horse Danielle card...making us stop and think that it's Danielle, but then turning around and giving Tessa the rose/ring.
Blah ABC! I hate that I overanalyze this goofy show...I need to get back to just eating Spring Oreos and trying to find a cure for OCD....
To "Danielle+Andy said...":
seriously? Get a life. Leave the X-rated comments/fantasies to yourself.
Anon at 5:59: I believe O&G was holding a stuffed dog. I was horrified at first because I thought it was the family dog also. ABC would have had to edit out the yelping/growling/biting scene if it had been the real thing.
Earlier posted - when Dani was cutting the bread it was a two-sided serrated knife - fairly common.
Body language - Andy's arm on the back on Dani's chair at dinner but had his hand on Tessa's back and was rubbing it during his questioning of her intentions. The pillow on her lap was a protective barrier as well - she's either not into him or unsure of the situation.
Bevin made too big of a deal about the divorce and drug it out too long - made it worse.
My boyfriend said after the banana thing he's get rid of Dani - anyone afraid of a fruit had issues. Thought that was funny!
Am I the only one who likes Bevin? So she was married young, divorced and admitted it...why is that so bad?
Poor Dani, or maybe it is bad editing, but it seems she really can't get past the death of the ex-boyfriend.
Tessa...not a fan...never have been. I get not wanting to say you love someone after 6 dates. However, her game is old in my book. She needs to act a little interested, if she really is. Or, is this really just a game to her?
I love how all these girls are judged based on the editing of ABC.
After reading the spoiler...I think I might be done if O&G really does pick Tessa!
Random thoughts:
- I don't think Dani is 'afraid of bananas' like Andy said. I think she just doesn't like them, as in the taste of them. She was gagging when he forced her to eat a bite of one. I hate when people do that. If someone doesn't like something I'm not gonna shove it in their face.
- The waterfall scene cracked me up when Bev was saying how she used to go there when she was younger to "hang out and 'talk' with her friends". Yeah, and drink, get high, and have sex with the guy she married. Guarantee that's the real scoop. Not that there's anything wrong with those things, just that you could tell she was cleaning it up for Andy's sake.
- I had to rewind to figure out what the furry thing was that he was rubbing all over Dani's back.
- Pasha was annoying and yappy.
- The roommate - also annoying. They showed their immaturity.
- Amber was cute with the kids. You can tell they love her and vice versa. Not an appropriate outfit for school though.
- The pillow Tessa's lap might have been to cover up her tummy popping out around that big ole belt she had on over her red sweater. Cute sweater, just not with that belt.
- I agree with Tessa. It would be hard to open up under those circumstances...cameras, other women, short amount of time knowing each other.
- Does EVERYONE drink on this show? The parents, sibs, friends. I drink and my friends do too, but not my parents. I'm sure a little alcohol calms nerves. Andy was hugging somebody with a beer bottle in his hand.
- I like hearing the guy's perspective in the comments. They don't analyze things as much as women do and just get to what's real. I like that.
- Anyone would be crazy to accept a marriage proposal at the final rose ceremony. Crazy. And desperate. But this show seems to thrive on 20something desperation to get married and have babies ASAP.
I'm just saying...
When I was growing up "mature for her age" meant big knockers and getting your period before the other girls in your class. If she is so mature, why does she have to keep telling people? Wouldn't they be able to tell for themselves?
Do you feel that current? Now, I am absolutely convinced Bevin is radio active. Maybe Spidey would be a better match for her.
The spoilers have a good point. Just b/c there is a proposal, doesn't mean the proposal has to get accepted. However, didn't the bach say that he was actually engaged on a show recently?
I like Tessa, but the other two are the only ones who seem crazy enough to accept a proposal at this stage.
If the spoiler about Tessa is true, I think I hear a law suit coming on for breaking a confidentiality agreement...
Danielle+Andy...WTF? This is a family blog! We will have none of that talk here.
Can someone give me a play-by-play of the muffin joke Tessa told Andy on the very first episode (when she first met him, I believe?). I missed it. Thanks.
anon 11:25:
watch the joke on www.abc.com
You can watch all the episodes + plus analyze the crying from the marriage proposal to see which one it is (I believe it's at 1 minute 3 seconds)
I'm strangely comforted to discover that there are plenty of other wacky people just like me who miss Slutanie, swoon over Chris, gag at Andy's cheesy lines, watch like hawks for girdles (and my personal pet peeve, bad dye jobs -- on Bevin this season) and actually dither back and forth whether it's dark horse Dani, tentative Tessa, or blubbering Bevin! The most fun you can have on the Internet, hmm?
Thank god for DVR, because when Dani got her rose, I had to rewind three times to make sure I heard Andy right. Sure enough... there it was, "You smell good." God bless body mics. :)
Hey there people- geez- FINALLY got around to reading the recaps-
Note- don't wait until Wednesday b/c you will take an hour reading the comments!
Which I'd like to send a shout out to the fans who post comments. Damn you people do your research! I have googled and read abc and all the other bazillion links that you guys have posted! All worth it!
Ok- I'll make this short b/c I have an extra special something to post...
First off- Dogtags- glad I'm not the only one who noticed them. We are not stupid- and I realize that they are pretty standard issue- but Tessa is not in the military- so someone find out what the heck that was about!
Not even commenting on Bev- ya'll have covered that!
Danielle's dress:
wasn't that bad- she should've borrowed Bevins Spanx and this is 2007- who, aside from college girls- still wear belly button rings?
Still like her- she IS the dark horse.
Lincee- you never fail us- the comment about getting cut being like getting black balled was by far your best line ever! no EVER!
Loved the glimpse into your hometown date. Priceless!
And now this little tidbit that my friend T sent to me! Totally explains why we think Andy is a tool-
This was on another blog- letter from a fan/reader:
Dear Love Doctor,
I've always read your reality round up-- hilarious. By the way, I went to Duke University, where Andy "Captain America" Baldwin sat in front of me in Statistics for Pre-Health Sciences. One day, he turned around and said, "You know, you're kind of hot. Like, really hot. Do people tell you that a lot?" He proceeded to copy my homework for weeks, and eventually he asked me out on a "date". Our "date" consisted of me meeting him at his PKA fraternityhouse in Wannamaker dormitory (not kidding) and watching the movie "Heat" with some of his smelly sweaty buddies. He told me I had great stomach muscles (?).
He was the creepiest dude, talking in the same monotone voice, saying the same weird staged things. He was the most awkward guy I'd ever met, I was convinced he was gay. I couldn't wait to leave. I ended up at the fraternity party down the hall, walking home with a girlfriend while making fun of Andy. That was our last date. Oh, and by the way, he did not turn away fromhis supposed Navy Seals future due to a med school scholarship. That's just an outright lie. He knew he would get a scholarship, so long as he wore a dapper white uniform on Mondays and Wednesdays, did his campus ROTC duties, and copied stats answers from naïve coeds like myself. Turns out his lawn mower business he ramped up as a fetus just didn't pay dividends.I've got to hand it to ABC-- they've managed to find the only guy on earth whose own words are actually cornier than anything the producers could possibly dream up.
Thought the fellow Lincee fans would like to read that!
Until next week!
Whoa- sorry that my comment was so long! but I wanted you guys to see the letter!
FYI- if you watch the online version of Monday's show- forward to 25:36 and you will CLEARLY see that the dog in Andy's hand- as he hugs Danielle- is STUFFED!
No one would hold a real animal in such a way- especially if when making out!
Lincee - totally awesome! Especially the blackballed comment - almost totally busted myself at work I was laughing so hard! Thank You for your recaps!
MBZ-
I know what you mean! I should have know better than to wait until today! That was a great read--interesting perspective on Andy! I'm still calling Tessa and Dani as the final two, and really don't know what to think about who gets the final rose now. I thought it was Dani, but, now maybe it's Tessa...WHO KNOWS! Can't wait to find out. This blog is fun reading, minus the random weirdos that post. Lincee-great recap! I too enjoyed your hometown daydream.
Jenn
PS Jayhawk, I hope those Kansas tornadoes weren't in your direction...
Take care ya'll!
For those of you posting comments saying please delete comments or please delete spoilers: have we lost site of what this is? There aren't "rules". This is someone's blog and a bunch of people commenting on it and the show. If you don't want to read a potential spoiler, you probably shouldn't be reading discussions about the show.
Remember that this used to be an email that you probably received as a forward from a forward from a forward. This format allows us to comment and read each other's comments. For those of you looking for rules, you should go to one of the many sites that are dedicated to reality TV and have rules
Did anyone see Page Six article? Apparently the "winner" got drunk and spilled the beans.
If you don't want it to be spoiled, do not look, but http://www.nypost.com/seven/05092007/gossip/pagesix/secrets_out_pagesix_.htm
Guys, don't you know the first rule of internet posting? Don't feed the trolls, ignore them. Addressing them just entices them to continue.
And to the anon poster who said: << Andy (Caveman) also loses major points by not shutting Amber up at the end by saying, "I meant age didn't matter only if the girl doesn't act like an immature, obsessively hair-touching, eye-rolling, sorority girl moron with an ugly dog and bubblegum-brain roommate, OKAY?!!" >>
I think I love you. :-)
Only an immature girl would try to justify how right she is about what a liar Andy is by saying, "But you told me in the hot tub that age didn't matter," because (a) either he's a typical guy who utters no words that can be believed while in a hot tub with a beautiful, young girl, or (b) yes, age, as in the number, doesn't matter, but if you think you're mature just because you rent an apartment at 23 while co-courter Dani lives with her parents at 25, you've got another thing coming, and I mean 'in a hurry.'
Yes, the dog tags. I waited for an explanation. None came. Hmmmmm.
I have no issue with Bev's dad - I think he's awesome. He loves his daughter. At least someone does. A parent offers unconditional love, even when the little girl is a tear-factory psycho. I love Bev's dad. He loves his little girl. Nothing wrong with that.
Now, I love Tessa. I hope O&G ends up with her, but I have to say - - her dad is, like, SILENT.
Did he even say ONE WORD? Her BFF wouldn't shut up and her dad sat in the corner, taking it all in. Good move, on one hand - - but at least SAY SOMETHING. ONE WORD would have been grand. I know ABC loves the editing, but sheesh. Is the guy mute??
Lincee, your hometown date made me LOL possibly more than any other blurb this season.
It made me want to suggest more editorial writing from you.
ALSO, it made me want to suggest that you post your version of what you think the application to be a 'contestant' on "The Bachelor" would look like. (Or, an application to be THE BACHELOR.)
One guaranteed question on the contestant application would have to be, "If chosen, will you willingly make-out in a hot tub with The Bachelor, wearing a barely-there bikini, while on national tv?" The follow-up question can be, "Even if it costs you (or your boss) your job?"
(Amber and Travis Stork's Sarah both made out in hot tubs with their Bachelors, and they were both teachers. Hmmm. Me thinks there is a conspiracy of some sort going on here . . . not sure what . . . don't care that much, either.)
Lincee, love you - - will miss your blog more than the show.
Guys, don't you know the first rule of internet posting? Don't feed the trolls, ignore them. Addressing them just entices them to continue.
And to the anon poster who said: << Andy (Caveman) also loses major points by not shutting Amber up at the end by saying, "I meant age didn't matter only if the girl doesn't act like an immature, obsessively hair-touching, eye-rolling, sorority girl moron with an ugly dog and bubblegum-brain roommate, OKAY?!!" >>
I think I love you. :-)
Only an immature girl would try to justify how right she is about what a liar Andy is by saying, "But you told me in the hot tub that age didn't matter," because (a) either he's a typical guy who utters no words that can be believed while in a hot tub with a beautiful, young girl, or (b) yes, age, as in the number, doesn't matter, but if you think you're mature just because you rent an apartment at 23 while co-courter Dani lives with her parents at 25, you've got another thing coming, and I mean 'in a hurry.'
Yes, the dog tags. I waited for an explanation. None came. Hmmmmm.
I have no issue with Bev's dad - I think he's awesome. He loves his daughter. At least someone does. A parent offers unconditional love, even when the little girl is a tear-factory psycho. I love Bev's dad. He loves his little girl. Nothing wrong with that.
Now, I love Tessa. I hope O&G ends up with her, but I have to say - - her dad is, like, SILENT.
Did he even say ONE WORD? Her BFF wouldn't shut up and her dad sat in the corner, taking it all in. Good move, on one hand - - but at least SAY SOMETHING. ONE WORD would have been grand. I know ABC loves the editing, but sheesh. Is the guy mute??
Lincee, your hometown date made me LOL possibly more than any other blurb this season.
It made me want to suggest more editorial writing from you.
ALSO, it made me want to suggest that you post your version of what you think the application to be a 'contestant' on "The Bachelor" would look like. (Or, an application to be THE BACHELOR.)
One guaranteed question on the contestant application would have to be, "If chosen, will you willingly make-out in a hot tub with The Bachelor, wearing a barely-there bikini, while on national tv?" The follow-up question can be, "Even if it costs you (or your boss) your job?"
(Amber and Travis Stork's Sarah both made out in hot tubs with their Bachelors, and they were both teachers. Hmmm. Me thinks there is a conspiracy of some sort going on here . . . not sure what . . . don't care that much, either.)
Lincee, love you - - will miss your blog more than the show.
p.s. Did you guys hear that Trista and Ryan are going to have a baby??!!
YAAAAYYY. A Ryan-baby will be so wonderful.
like, when Tessa says like, like all the time, it like makes me spitup a little like in my like mouth.
And like when TBOG is like with her, he like talks like that too.
Show before last she actually told TBOG that she like, likes him.
good grief!!!
maybe the editors are being purposefully obvious this time around... i don't think there's anyway he WON'T choose tessa.
I think Andy should wear some surgical gloves on his future dates with the ladies. You know, he's a doctor and all... Have you ever seen how many times he wipes tears and snot off their faces. Eweeeee! It's disgusting. BTW...saw the dog tags too.
Re: the spoilers...
Haven't there been "leaked spoilers" for EVERY season of the bachelor (& the bachelorette)?
Since there have been leaked spoilers for Tessa & Dani, doesn't that make the winner Bevin?
Or maybe they are trying to throw us all off completely, and it really IS Dani or Tessa.
*sigh* oh, the suspense.
Lincee should be the next Bachelorette and blog about her own show.
This was on a local Dallas radio show today (5/9):
If you actually are the one person watching "The Bachelor" this season and you don't want to know who wins, then skip this next part. I have a potential spoiler here. Bachelor Andy has narrowed all the bachelorettes down to three, one of them being 26-year-old Tessa, a social worker from San Francisco. She had a few drinks the other night and was blabbing away, unaware somebody who works for a gossip column was listening in. Tessa says she's the last girl standing and she claims that Andy actually proposes to her. She declined, but she says they are still very much together. No comment from the show's reps.
Is it just me, or did Andy and Bevin's sister (more attractive than Bevin) exchange a look or two?
Question: If the "page 6 spoiler" is true, then why would Andy announce on "Dancing w/ the Stars" that he is happily engaged. He also said on a talk show that he is "engaged to the smart, beautiful, athletic one".
Guess we'll have to wait and see!
Ok, watching the beginning of last night's show again...(because the kids are napping, and my house is spotless...)bwwaahaha...while Host Chris is recapping previous episodes we hear Bevin and Andy discussing Bevin's numerous mountain biking scars and Andy comments on her athleticism. Maybe Bevin really is the athlete that he chooses??!!
And, as far as the Page 6 "spoiler", if it really happened, I think it points more to Andy dumping Tessa...she wouldn't risk breaking an agreement with ABC, that I'm sure has a hefty fine. Like an earlier poster stated we've had these leaks in the past that didn't actually pan out to be true. I think that's the case here. But, I do find it humorous that people keep posting the same story...which, if you think about it, could be a leak by ABC to throw all of us off, and it has served its purpose because everyone is talking about it now!
Did anyone see the article on Page Six about the winner spilling the beans? WARNING: This is a spoiler. Read only if you want to know who wins, or at least who claims to win.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/05092007/gossip/pagesix/secrets_out_pagesix_.htm
You could be the subject of Lincee's blog next fall!!!
Check it out:
http://thebachelor.warnerbros.com/
open_calls.html
O.M.G. this was so fantastic. Lincee's daydreamed hometown date. . . classic.
Thoughts: Amber needs to watch her mouth if she wants to keep her job around children. Bevin needs to stop crying at the drop of a hat. Andy's so in love with Tessa and it'll be sad to me if she's just being coy and not serious about the show.
Whoever said Bevin reminded him/her of Edie from D.H.--right on! And the Paris Hilton + Nicole Richie love child as Ambie's roommate--peed my pants laughing out loud.
Thanks for checking in, BFF Jenn! The tornadoes, thankfully, missed our neck of the woods but we've had some pretty nasty flooding around. I can't imagine what the citizens of Greensburg have to deal with to rebuild everything from the ground up (except that it must be like everyone affected by Katrina in NOLA--devastating). It helps bring perspective on life for sure.
Off my soapbox now and back to studying. As always, can't wait for next week's recap!
Hey - I'm a Kappa and would have rushed you. love your blog
OK, for the person who talked about bad root-dye jobs and called Bevin out? Hello?? Dani's the one with the terrible black roots!! Yikes! And that eye liner that she draws them out kinda far, you know, 'cat-like'?! Anyone notice that!? And she needs to pop that outtie back in or take out the gawd-awful low-budge belly ring. It may not show in this post, but I do like her, over Bevin...I think Dani is really pretty and sweet, but that dye job needs some maintenance.
And please...all you belly ring wearers spare your comments. Me calling them low-budge is just my opinion...well, my opinion...and truth.
I want Tessa to "win", but I don't want her to wind up with Caveman Andy! I think that is the dilemma she is dealing with. She's all like...ok, he's obviously into me...I WANT to like him because he is THE BACHELOR, so I'm SUPPOSED to like him...a national network deems hims as "a catch", a "perfect man", so I'm trying to see that too...I SHOULD like him...I'm TRYING to like him...but HE'S JUST SUCH A TOOL!!
Tess should be the next Bachelorette, BUT I'm afraid that she looks way too much like Meredith that ABC won't go for it.
OK, I'm the one who posted last time about playing a drinking game whenever Amber touches her hair. Sorry I'm late to post...I just woke up with a hangover. I counted 20 times before they even got to her apartment! At that point I passed out. The hair tugging and petting drives me crazy. (BTW, I feel so validated that someone noticed my previous post. Thank you! haha) A few 'wake up!' pats from my boyfriend and I was back for the rose ceremony. Oh my gosh, and poor Ambie's snot was EVERYWHERE after she 'got cut'...seriously. The snot was glistening on her face. More snot than tears. It was just all over the place, running down while she was moaning in the limo. You know at some point she had to have tasted it.
Yes, I too noticed Bev's sister was cuter....and Andy went straight to her first when hugging goodbye! He was dying to leave just so he had an excuse to make contact! He already knows Bev's a sure thing...now he's going for the Seattle sandwich!
I watched the show again last night too (yes, pathetic but Idol wasn't on yet)... did anyone else notice that Tessa hardly ever initiates contact with Andy? She's always pulling away or if she's sitting next to him, she's leaning away. Hmmm... Something tells me she's just not into him like he'd like her to be. Surely he'll figure that out, or ABC will have to show her feelings changing pretty fast! I like her, but I think if he picks her, they won't make it down the aisle...
Anon 5:15pm - Um, did you just say watching the Bachelor is "pathetic" to a chat room full of Bachelor fanatics, obsessors and analysts?? You have some nerve! I see why you posted as anonymous! :)
Oh sorry Anon 5:15pm!! I just re-read your post and figured out that you watched it AGAIN Tuesday night! OK, so that means that you ARE just as obsessed and pathetic as the rest of us! Whew! Girl, I watch it Monday because I can't wait, and then again Tuesday on DVR with my friend who works nights. It's just better the 2nd time around.
My bad at 5:30pm!
5:15 said she watched it AGAIN and that's pathetic...she didn't mean that the show is pathetic.
Lincee - Love your blog... have you seen this?
http://www.nypost.com/seven/05092007/gossip/pagesix/secrets_out_pagesix_.htm
I personally got cut by the Baylor Kappas during rush. :)
Thank you so very much for the laughs! The show is really not that great BUT your recaps are! I'm not wanting it to end :(
Andy and Danielle are well on thier way, making wedding arrangements. Episode 6, snow in CT, I live here and it hasn't snowed in two months. Snow in D.C.; they edit the hell out of this show. My buddies from U of Hawaii let me in on thier military intel. Andy finally sees the devil in Bevin; thank god! Tessa told him to pic Danielle(she secretly wanted out) and currently Danielle and Andy are happy and engaged!
Okay everyone I am reading this at 10:00 pm Wednesday night and it took me forever. So many people are cracking me up.
Lincee, your hometown fantasy date was hysterical. Girl, you free-write all you want. Saying your dad was "on the lawnmower or tractor or burning something" made me choke. That's all my husband ever does here in McKinney, Texas. Guys and fires...us girls will never know.
To anonymous who criticized Lincee. You're just pissed because nobody will log into your stupid blog that you keep randomly advertising, I read your blog and it sucked, you obviously have no sense of humour. It's tragic but it's true - deal with it.
Angela, you are so right. Bevin and her Dad were so close and his touching her hair was painful to watch.
Whoever said that about Tessa not being a social worker and working in the freezer at Ben and Jerry's. I spit out my tea. That was too funny.
I think Tessa is to Andy, as Ian was to Meredith. Meredith was so much more into Ian than he was into her, and Andy is so much more into Tessa than she is into him. And I'm sorry but her best friend was rude and boreing and very unattractive what with the scowl and all. Attacking the guy was not hospitable.
I loved this last hour+ of browsing. Thank you everyone! Well done!
Oh and I forgot.
Tessa would be a great bachelorette. She's quite intelligent and funny, she'd pick some good guys probably.
When will they ever do another Bachelorette? I'm tired of back to back cheesy bachelors. Bring back the bachelorette. But Tessa, do not wear the furry stained hat. You wore it far too much on national t.v. and frankly it was frightening. Hat head would of been better trust me and static hair would of been funny - hence breaking up the tedious scene of your friend interrogating your maybe boyfriend. My only thought the movie "Single White Female". You should watch that, and watch out for your friend.
Didn't notice Dani's "outie" before. That sound you heard is me vomiting a little bit into my mouth.
Don't feel too bad for Amber, she'll always have her hair. I can best describe the look on Andy's face when Amber's aunt appeared as: "Thank God! Finally another adult!" Wow, that was a short dress. And were her shoes really the best choice for the outfit or school for that matter?
Let's not be too hard on Dani for still living at home. If I could jam with my drum playing Dad and witness spontaneous belly-dancing breaking out at any momment, you'd have to blast me out of the house with TNT. Also Kaitlin, Dani's sister, NICE...
Bevin wonders if she'll ever meet a guy like Andy, right? Isn't there a naval base near Seattle or was that just made up for the movie "An Officer and a Gentleman"? If not, two words: Fleet Week. Or better yet, "Puget Deb".
Tessa, Tessa, dear Tessa. Maybe you're here for the wrong reasons, maybe not. But does anyone believe for a moment she made that HUGE snowball by herself? I need a ruling on this.
I forgot to mention, I love Chris Harrison's random walk in, "Andy, Ladies, the final rose.", walk out during the rose ceremonies. I wish I could hire him for a day and just have him walk in and say stuff like; "Ladies, C$, the final doughnut." Or "Good morning. Today we have a special twist for you. For the first hour, all of you who are in the office, will perform your usual job duties only you'll have to do them while wearing scuba flippers. Good luck and see you at lunch."
I thought Tessa's dad was funny, he was teasing Andy. Who knows what ended up on the cutting room floor?
I think Tessa (The Wise One) is the one that thinks about the consequences of her actions, what do I want broadcasted to the nation?? Tessa is my fave - remember her talking about her training, she is athletic. I would love to see the outtakes. I am sure Dani and Tessa have much more going on. Why exactly does Andy say Dani is "sweet" and so "invested"?
Why didn't we hear any important questions (edit?) from Andy to Bevin about her divorce? Like how long were you married? Why do you think it didn't work out? Do you have any kids? Or was Andy just too stunned to ask? His face was really priceless.
Lincee the Amber/dog comments were right on!
I think Bevin is very competitive, and she has definite stalker possibilities.
I hope the intern brushes Danis hair before Andy proposes to her.
==I forgot to mention, I love Chris Harrison's random walk in, "Andy, Ladies, the final rose.", walk out during the rose ceremonies. I wish I could hire him for a day and just have him walk in and say stuff like; "Ladies, C$, the final doughnut." Or "Good morning. Today we have a special twist for you. For the first hour, all of you who are in the office, will perform your usual job duties only you'll have to do them while wearing scuba flippers. Good luck and see you at lunch."==
BWAHAHAH! And I never say "bwahahah." My favorite Chris Harrison moment ever was on TWTA (or was it TMTA?) when a caller told him she liked his teeth. Awesome!
Didn't someone say Bevin left home at 15? So did she run away from home to get married at 15? If so, that's much worse than getting married at 18 or 19. I think we didn't see any of Andy's questions about the divorce because the answers were SO bad we'd know immediately that she'll never make it to the end. Instead, they played it up like he was still really into her.
Major Bachelor gossip...
has anyone heard anymore about this??
http://www.nypost.com/seven/05092007/gossip/pagesix/secrets_out_pagesix_.htm
I heard the news on the radio this morning! That's insane that she would spill the beans so close to the end. I wonder what will happen to her!
I have seen the Page Six spoilder and I question if it is true. If so, then Tessa owes ABC a trillion dollars for spilling the beans.
Or this could be just another way to throw us off the trail.
I'm just saying...
Does anyone else see that Andy has his hand on Tessa's ass in the rose ceremony pic...She might be the one....
12:17 I think it is just hanging behind Tessa. But anyway, all the gossip just makes me more excited to watch!
To ANON at 8:51, "Snow in D.C.; they edit the hell out of this show. "
Um, yes it snows in DC! In fact we got quite a bit of snow this winter, even in March...
Loved your comments, 8:03a!
Which brings me to a subject we haven't mined enough -- Bevin leaving home at 15, married as "a teenager" for 6 years, and currently "28" going on 35. OK, presumably this is the same father and daughter (and mother and stepmother) who were so disconnected that the daughter runs away BEFORE FINISHING HIGH SCHOOL! So in less than 13 years this family goes from that to the huggy/kissy/crying family we saw on screen? And then there's Bevin's career: clinic research coordinator. Will someone please tell me WHAT that is? Is it a receptionist, or a customer service representative for a research clinic? Mind you, this is not meant as a criticism of these careers -- they're challenging and require far more professionalism than they are given credit for -- I just have a pet peeve about trying to hide the real nature of a job with a silly title. Do we know if Bevin went to college -- since presumably she had to at least either return to high school or obtain a GED. Isn't there a bit of an educational disconnect here -- Andy HAS to look at his 30 years and ask himself how he feels about settling with woman only 2 years younger (supposedly) whose same formative years were spent far less productively!
I believe I read that Bevin has a masters degree and works in psych research...
"Bevin Nicole Powers graduated on the Dean's List from the University of Washington in 2003 with a B.A. in Psychology. She previously worked for the Stanford Prevention Research Center where she was a Research Assistant for the Stop Smoking Challenge for Teens. In her current research, she focuses on the cause and prevention of cognitive decline, as well as the impact of hormones and depression on cognitive function. In 2005, Bevin began a masters program in Social Work at San Jose State University, in which she intends to specialize in mental heath."
Well shut my mouth!
I guess it's still a bit foggy, though, how she can have accomplished all of this in 13 years (from when she ran away)? And gotten married as a teen (still unspecified precisely when) and married 6 years.
OK, maybe I'm missing something, but with such a seemingly loving and supportive family, how does such an accomplished young woman come off as seriously lacking in self-esteem (telling her father, and his agreeing, that she'll never meet anyone else like Andy)?
c$, will you marry me?
Seriously, let's pretend-date for a few weeks, while you cyber-date a few others, but give me the final rose, ok? I think I love you. And I own my own pair of flippers. :-)
<< Tessa, Tessa, dear Tessa. Maybe you're here for the wrong reasons, maybe not. But does anyone believe for a moment she made that HUGE snowball by herself? I need a ruling on this. >>
This was a particularly wonderful gem. I did LOL, thank you very much. It had never occurred to me, but you are absolutely right. Very astute perception, my friend.
About Bevin telling Andy about the divorce . . . I think there was definitely a lot of editing, but also - - I think Andy may not have asked a lot of questions b/c he no longer cared. I think when he found out, he was (1) surprised and (2) thinking 'It doesn't matter who, what, when, where, why, or how, 'cause YOU'RE OUTTA HERE, damaged goods!'
(Andy's thoughts, not mine.)
And I just don't see much beyond the 'special, quality, electrical current' between them . . . yeah, they're attracted to each other and want to make out. Is this alone grounds for marriage?
I think not.
Bev out.
Dani and Tessa in.
Dani wins by a hair.
4:40p - No criticism of families with wayward children intended. We were all kids once and you don't need to have 'em to know that there are frequently fallouts between parents and children. Bevin and her father cried so intensely at their meeting, and were literally attached at the hip through much of Andy's visit. Parents and children with such an emotional attachment as Bevin says she has (and as we saw) aren't usually the families that experience runaways and early teen marriages. I'm just saying. And again, you don't need to have kids to know about kid problems!
Just an observation on the Bevin/Parents relationship: Remember, her parents are divorced. Who knows what age she was when that happened. Who knows if she lived with Mom, or Dad, or both. I'm sure that affected her relationship with her Dad, regardless of which living scenario is the case.
My friend and I at work are very much avid readers of your AMAZING recaps (She turned me on to you this year - and I'm forever yours -(cue *twinkle in my eyes) and so since we today were working so hard (actually reverse that) so hardly working ... we decide we too would create our own Welcome to California hometown dates ...
Hometown Date
Christiane
Hermosa Beach, California
Here comes Andy in a slow gait down Hermosa Pier to meet me, but I stay inside the fence of my favorite pub, Patrick Malloys, because it took me 20 minutes to even get in there - I wouldn't dare leave and not be able to get back in! Andy finally makes it into the bar after waiting in line and I'm 3 MORE drinks in. We embrace lovingly and I hand him a drink, with straw of course. We chit chat about how I grew up here - literally - in the bar. He thinks its "interesting" that I had a fake ID at the age of 17 ... I tell him we have yet another thing in common because I actually purchased my fake ID in Hawaii! He says awesome, yet again. Chit to the Chat and some more Chit ... I'm hammered and it's time to meet my folks.
We arrive at Casa Manley and he is greeted by a crazy and obnoxious (spinning - I can explain) dog, and my dad. My dad gives a welcoming "Heeeyyyyy, whats up doooode" (freakin stoner) and Andy tells him how awesome I am. At least I think he does because by now I'm spinning. He introduces himself to my mom and sister and hands them each some bottled sand from Hawaii. My sister says "thanks ... Mmm - yeah" and she set the bottle down next to the trash" My mom who is actually excited about the sand goes into a story about Cuba - which is full of sand too and happens to be an island too...?? ... I'm still spinning. My dad whispers in my ear "Do you got any smokes??????" and I hand him the pack without loverboy noticing - I think. Mom cooks, Dad Drinks, Sis Questions, Christiane Spins, and Andy weirdly uses the word awesome 4 times in ONE sentence. We eat and chat.
After dinner there is some briefing, interrogating, some story telling and then .. sleeping. Sleeping?!! Wait what?? Yeah that's right, I'm out .. out cold. So I gues thats considered the end of my date. Mom told me he kissed me on the forehead (croon ahhhh) before he left and that he left late... Apparently Dad got him into a Beer Pong Tourney and then a competative game of darts in the garage. So after a little male bonding between the two of them Andy confessed that he does infact have a connection with me, electric even - go figure - however in complete honesty he confesses that he has stronger feelings for the other girl ... Katie! BITCH!!!
Hometown Date
Katie
Mission Viejo, California
My dream date with Andy definitely starts at McDonalds. I am all about the class and I want to let him see that right off the bat. I would be frolicking in the play area---most likely in the balls---when he comes bursting thru the door to find me. I will waddle out of the balls, pull the french fry out of my hair and throw my arms around him and scream….. SUPER SIZE ME!!! Andy and I will head over to the dining area and order our lunch… I only had an apple pie & french fries while I was waiting for him and that soooo doesn’t count for lunch! We sit and discuss things like marriage and how we will bring our 15 kids to McDonalds all of the time. After lunch he walks me out to his car…..wait a minute….why would he bother shipping “his” 100 thousand dollar car here from Hawaii just for a few months?? Oh who cares it compliments his eyes {DREAMY} While I am getting into his {DREAMY} car I accidentally touch the metal ---and I must still have a lot of static on me from playing in the balls----- and I got shocked… So I yell “OW!” and that’s when my bachelor says “ohhh la la…do you feel the electricity between us too???”. Jim Halpert aint got nothing on the face I make after he says this! Ummmmm “SURE!” I reply. We drive from there to my parents house. We get to the door and I told him not to worry my parents are super lax and easy going. He proceeds to open the door for me….. I love my McGentleman! We walk in and our 2 dogs take turns jumping all over him while my mom screams at Andy to just hurry up and sit down so they will stop….. WAY TO GO MOM! We sit out in the backyard to eat our dinner. Dad BBQ’d hot dogs and hamburgers for us. Of course he doesn’t eat the bun…too many carbs. There we are-- sitting and eating looking out at the view of lovely Mission Viejo. My dad sits there pulling out anything that resembles a carb out of his food, my brother is in the living room because he cant pull himself away from his video game, my mom wont stop asking Andy if he has seen the latest episode of Survivor and who he thinks will be the next to go home on Dancing with The Stars, my grandma sits there with her straw in her burger while she pours her “nasty” diet coke all over her hot dog bun thinking it is catsup, and I am stuffing myself with yet another hamburger for the day. This is the life. I could seriously see this in my future. I mean what could be better than this?!?! If only my mom would stop asking Andy if he can hook her up with Andrew Firestone?!?!? My dad and Andy smoke a cigar together and talk about my future. My dad doesn’t really ask any questions because he trusts my judgment. GO DAD! And my mom threatens to put on the Mitch Miller Christmas album…. Mom…its June… Give it a few months k!??!? After we clean the dishes…. Wait-- who am I kidding --- After I CLEAN THE DISHES we all gather for a game of trivial pursuit. Oh no this never ends well. Our family TP games always end up with drunk people or crazy grandma rantings… Luckily my mom had given Andy enough tequila shots to end the game quickly and quietly Wheew! That could’ve been embarrassing! The night comes to a close and we throw Andy into a cab while the Bachelor: An Officer & A Gentleman intern is stoked because he gets to drive the 100,000.00 car back to his hotel paid for by ABC. Wow this has been the best day of my life! Watch your back Christiane! Im taking your man!
Thats pretty much how us Cali girls Roll ... :)
Great recap Lincee!
FYI to posters, before the "Bevin the runaway 15-year-old" hypothesis gets too out of hand, I thought I'd mention that the Fans of Reality TV website has an article on Bevin (from her hometown paper) that explains that she skipped grades and went to an international boarding school at age 15. She also delayed college for an unspecified amount of time to work/dance/travel with "community service dance" groups- and got married around then too, I assume.
(For the article scan, go to page 64 of the "media and guest appearances" thread under the "spoilers and speculation forum" of the main Bachelor forum.)
Steph T. (...but not THAT one!)
To Anon 4:47 PM:
It's so wonderfully and amazingly amazing that you own a pair of flippers. But I think you should know, there are two other "Anon's" that I've been feeling truly amazing connections with. They were plutonium like in their amazing electric like power. However, you seem to be here for the right reasons. Only one word can sum up what I'm feeling right now and that word is, amazing.
I think the fine detective work on this site has concluded, beyond a reasonable doubt, that Bevin has understated her age. Not that there's anything wrong with that. It's the milking of an ankle sprain for THE ENTIRE SEASON that I can't forgive. Honestly, it's like Bevin's ankle has turned into The Bachelor's version of Where's Waldo. It's become it's own character at this point. If I were Andy, I'd ask Bevin's ankle if it will accept this rose....
C$ - absolutely one of the best comebacks yet! THE ankle was definitely the 26th date (well, maybe 25-1/2) and has made it all the way to the final night!
Anon 4:47,
I don't think there's anyway in hell Tessa rolled that snowball by herself. But the fact that it is tormenting you so is quite entertaining.
Cali girls - I want to work where you guys work. Nice!
Lyncee, you rock! You've inspired me to write again.
Also, please start a website for Grey's Anatomy. None of my friends watch it and it is killing me not to be able to talk about it. If McDreamy flakes out on Meredith again, I will kill him. Talk about HM. Wah! wah! wah! I hope she ditches him for the vet once and for all and McDreamy looks at her with puppy dog eyes all next season and she pretends that he doesn't exist, that he is vermin with his stupid pansy little atttitude. Pretty please Lyncee???
Yes I have become fixated on the snowball, I admit. What possesses anyone to create a snowball that big?! And didn't Andy stand on top of it at one point? Tessa claiming to have made that snowball is the biggest insult to my intelligence this season.
From now on I am refering to Bevin and The Ankle as two distinct persons. They are seperate entities at this point. In fact, I'm giving The Ankle top billing. It's carried it's weight more than Bevin this season. The Ankle always brings it's "A" game and never disappoints.
HAHAHAHA! Loved your hometown dates, Christiane and Kate. My money's on Christiane. Sorry, Kate.
for whoever asked... i just listened to the first episode again and it is definitely tessa saying "it's terrifying... i'm falling in love and i just... (little sniffle/deep breath)just don't know what's going to happen" i also listened to the proposal again and tried to figure out who was doing the crying... assuming that wasn't dubbed in to throw us off... i'd like to think it WAS tessa, but worried that it could be BEVIN!!!! AHHHH!!!! (i mean, just that fact that it SOUNDS like crying is kind of a hint!)
OK. Will a the real scoop behind the dog tags ever be revealed? I reluctantly admit I wore my BF's dog tags while we dated. He was at West Point and I was in HIGH SCHOOL! Hello - did you hear me say high school? It makes me throw up a little to think that they would wear matching dog tags. At least let us in as to the real reason ABC!
Thanks for the great recap Lincee!! Love it as always.
The bottom line is this:
Lincee needs to be the next Bachelorette.
HA!!!!
Go Lincee, go Lincee!
That would be the BEST Bachelorette EVER! Of course, we would all miss out on her ginormous humor each week because she wouldn't be able to talk about it until after the show aired....but you know, somehow, I think we would all hang in there and watch every second and read everything we could about it until the end. Then Lincee would write a whole entire book about her experience and we would all rush out to buy it!
Lincee, please apply to be the next Bachelorette! PLEASE!!!! Just think of what a great guy you could get....ABC will weed through thousands per your specs and narrow it down to 25....whoa! Just think of the possibilities! I'm getting carried away.....
I think Bevin visits the comments section of this blog--Anon at 2:55 towards the bottom??? Either that or she has a stalker...
Nope, I'm Anon 2:55 and I'm definitely not Bevin. That description is from the Stanford research center where she works - it's been posted on a few other bachelor blogs.
I don't know if any of you saw E! News Weekend. But I saw a commercial for it and they said that they had a spoiler for the show from the famous Page Six. They showed Tessa's picture alot during the commericial. Did anyone see it?
I've read Page Six. It says that Tessa got drunk and told people she was the winner. Does that really sound like something she would do? Also, there are all kinds of agreements she signed and if she breathed a word of it she would be sued for god knows how much....don't believe everything you read or see on tv people. I'm not saying she's not the winner, I'm just saying I don't think she got drunk and spilled the beans for all who were listening....
Lincee, one little request regarding the physical structure of your blog: Any chance you can put the comments button at the top of the site, rather than at the end of the recap? For those of us who check comments frequently after you recap, it would really help. Thanks for everything!!
Just FYI...It's a $5 million contract they sign. Can't wait for the show tonight!
I CAN'T wait for tonight!!!! I love this season, and the recaps just keep it going for me!
I do hope he picks Tessa, I've really liked her. But then I hope she hasn't spilt the beans either, cause that's not cool.
Oh well, we'll wait and see!
Did anyone else notice that Tessa was holding a rose at the begining during the opening montage?
I hate to be Debbie-downer - but come one - who gives a rat's ass about a damn snowball? move on people!
And double that rat's ass about dog tags --- they could be her brothers, her dad's, a friend's... I remember during the Vietnam War people war bracelets with soldier's names on them to remember them and pray for them - who's to say they have anything to do with Andy - and if they do - again, who gives a rat's ass! the micro-management is getting annoying
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