Fake Britt

The choice of Clare is very surprising! What she needs is a man who gets her, is crazy about her anyway, and knows how to handle her. I'm talkin' Rhett Butler here. Or John Wayne in the movie "The Quiet Man." Benoit was a nice guy, but just as emotional as she. It was destined to fail. If Chris Harrison or someone doesn't pull her aside and give her a Dutch Uncle talking to, I'll look for the racoon to win.

Katie F'n wears ~*ME*~ out! It's too damn early to worry about having your tank filled. You kids should be out having fun. If I have to hear just one more time that relationships take a lot of work...listen Katie, when it's EASY you know it's right. When Des said that it was so easy with Chris, I knew they were right for each other, and here they are, still together with a growing family. There's nothing wrong with Chris B. The problem is YOU. You're SO INTENSE. And once you get going, you wind yourself up tighter and tighter, which winds Chris up. LET GO. The more you try to keep your grip on the world to prevent it from falling apart, the faster it will fall apart. Guaranteed. Other than Katie's spiraling, her dress was gorgeous.

(Standing Ovation) Bravo! BRAVO!

Holy cow! It looks like an age progression on a missing poster!

Mrs. Abasolo did a bit of obnoxious lawyering by goading Hannah into admitting her feelings were to the effect that since Hannah was the cause of Tyler's surge in instagram followers, he was being a little disrespectful by making a show in public of his dating life. Perhaps it would be different if Tyler and Gigi were making a huge spectacle of themselves with lots of PDA on some red carpet somewhere, but in actuality, the kids were just caught by a couple of paparazzi during a little trip up at Lake George.

He owes Hannah absolutely nothing. She made her choice despite both families warning her, and did whatever she damn well pleased. She wasn't a strong woman - she was a willful child, who now must face the consequences of her actions. Tyler shouldn't have to hide and sneak around while he dates Gigi. He's just living his life, and he's entitled to that. (I just heard a bit of Ali and Rachel's podcast where the opinion was expressed that Tyler wasn't handling public exposure discretely.)

Demi is actually #3 on the list of people who had someone back home. Jenna was actually 1, and Jed was 2. These three happened in a very short space of time, unlike the Mesnick and Arie situations, which had a gap between them so we didn't feel as though this is what we had to look forward to from now on. Apparently, TPTB are oblivious to the fact that to some of Bachelor Nation, a cr@p sandwich with swiss on rye is pretty much tasting like a cr@p sandwich with provolone on whole wheat. There was a time when Rome was an Empire. Lest history repeat itself in the case of this franchise, it would do well for TPTB to have a bit less hubris, and a revamped screening process. This whole thing about stagecoach is nothing but cr@p on Cr@p with a side of cr@p. Caelynn's behavior is cr@p on the rocks with a cr@p chaser. I remember the days when Chris Harrison would barely show up except for the Rose Ceremonies. We'd post about how much we missed him! Now he's trying to sell something unfair, which is not a good look. DEMI GO ELSEWHERE. IF YOU DON'T LIKE TURKS, THEN GO TO CAICOS. Or visa versa. I really wanted to see Jordan find love, or if there was no match, I really wanted him to be the Bachelor. He'd be terrific. But they'll probably pick Jed. Let's see Chris Harrison sell *that* one Too bad they didn't invite Jed and his ex to BIP. I would have paid to see Jordan throw that guitar into the Pacific! Rant over.

IMO *all* of the fun is gone. Harrison, and the whole bunch: holier than thou especially in light of the tolerance shown to the ever explosive Chad. Jordan would make a great Bachelor, but maybe TPTB's hearts couldn't take that level of entertainment!

I would love to see Tyler as the Bachelor, but I suspect there'd be a whole lot of fan disappointment were he let loose in the candy store. A large part of his attractiveness lies in his apparent sense of responsibility, character, and right reasons persona. I'd rather remember the Tyler who impressed Hannah's father than see him star in a Juan Pablo redux.

She's the same person who kicked her naked bungee jumping partner to the curb at the very next RC, isn't she? No sentimentality here.

1. There have been times that Melendez has looked tired after a long complicated surgery, but I noticed that he was looking rather seedy in this episode. I'm guessing that he's pulling extra hours at the hospital (a/k/a PBWIS = Post Breakup Work Immersion Syndrome). 2. If you mean Dr. Blondie Bouncycurlz, here's hoping that it was a one shot guest appearance. They made the character so distasteful in her nastiness towards Claire, the acknowledged virtual empath on the Starship San Jose, no redemption is possible. 3. Agreed, Claire and Melendez are not a match. Love 'em both, but not together. Great colleagues though. 4. Next up: Shaun learns that the emergency gun shot in the gut might not be a member of MS13. 5. Andrews wife is a bigger person than her husband. She loves him enough not to hit him back, and it was played in a deft and subtle manner. 6. Too bad Shaun wasn't floating in the pool trying to understand Glassman and the concept of forgiveness, rather than wasting mental energy on that spoiled brat Quinn. Boy, I couldn't stand that character, which brings us to... 7. ...another character I couldn't stand, namely, Shaun's new neighbor. I can't bear to look at that guy. The breaking/entering cr@p is like *I can't*. What gets me aggravated is that I've been waiting all these weeks for the cat to come back (remember the cat on his patio that Shaun left the food for), and the writers left the poor kid bunnyless, brotherless, catless, and Lea-less, and all he got was the t-shirt (= Cro-Magnon neighbor). In conclusion, I couldn't stand the doctor, Spoiled Brat Quinn, cave dweller (you cable tv me cable tv). I won't be willing to see their faces ever again, and I refuse to soak in my bathtub in order to understand why they're ruining what started out as an excellent and unique little show.

The way Andi said it, it sounded like a Bette Davis quote from All About Eve. :-)

Ah, the ever be-fuchsiad Kaitlyn. That droopy butt was a pantsload in her diapers. I used to be such a fan when she was a semi virgin looking up at Prince Farming with tears in her eyes. She turned out to be so obnoxious that I had to follow the action here. She was unwatchable. It looks like the consensus is that there's a big breakup on the horizon. I can't quite see it yet, but you posters really know how to call 'em. Of course there will be the obligatory interview with Chris Harrison. I just hope that he brings the Kleenex this time.

Much thanks. I tip my hat to you. :-) BTW, I saw that cut scene online in which JoJo explained the unicorn thing to Ben, and I didn't understand a thing she said. lol Something about who she really is.

Thanks for the link. As it turns out, Ms. Cody gave the UrbanDictionary definition. I feel really aggrivated that yet another G - rated word has been co-opted and mutilated into an X - rated word. Somehow I doubt that the girl on TB used and repeated the word "unicorn" with anything other than a G - rated definition in mind. Is she a virgin? Only time will tell.

I agree; I found CH to be fun and lively. He did a good job. Ben was pretty good, but it seemed like everyone else was a drag. To his credit, CH was able to elicit participation from everyone with a light touch - the program could have been a disaster otherwise. Ms. Cody had some snark value, but some of the things she said were downright unamusing. Her explanation of a unicorn was just plain stupid. According to legend, unicorns are protectors of virgins. (Hmm, maybe Ben has a whole bevy of virgins yet to be revealed.) Kaitlyn and her "fiance" were dull, and frankly, I'm surprised that TPTB are allowing K to even show her face, especially when they continue to seem cool towards Des and Chris. Chris and Huey were cute indeed! ("You get me!" lol) When Chris lets loose and shows his personality he's pretty appealing. It looks like he'll be participating more in this season, which I've always enjoyed. The Bachelor is not the same without him. I also agree on the chickens. They're cool. Maybe the woman sells eggs. PWD - Pets With Dividends. lol It's nice when someone can have a bond with even an unconventual pet.

truthaboutluv: Yes, I meant "Shawn" - thanks, I fixed it. I agree with you here: Kaitlyn really did Nick a favor by not choosing him. Kaitlyn is a wild child, and Nick is a romantic (and an adult), to say the least. But there's a difference between letting someone go gently, and encouraging him only to dump him later. Furthermore, there are no producers hanging over her head now. She can't blame them for her current trash Nick tour. That's all on her and her caveman dreamboat.

Love it! Shawn looks completely wasted drinking straight from the bottle, and Kaitlyn looks ready for sexnastics in her sexy black gym peignoir. First fight, anyone? ETA: Kaitlyn, why buy the bull when you can get the Rocky Mountain Oysters for free?

IMO, it's never too late! When I think of that poor little waif looking up at Chris...I mean, she had let down her walls just as Chris had asked(!)...with "How could this be?" in her tear filled eyes...she had given him her ALL, after all...and then she has the nerve to ridicule Nick after she encouraged him to stick out his neck further in order to make the scope of the dumping more grand and sweeping - just like an epic film in a wide screen theater. Chris has no Whitney to keep him busy, so why not?

The E! interview was even worse than the GMA one. Let me get this straight: slut shaming is not okay, but mocking someone on the interview circuit just because he fell in love is okay? What a pair of hypocritical fools! And Shawn is laughing now, but his days as Kaitlyn's fiance are numbered. She lives too much in the moment to be trustworthy.

I'd be VERY surprised if Nick was the one Kaitlyn went to bed with. There's such a thing as a weak moment, granted, but knowing the importance and meaning that surrounds sex for Nick, I just don't think he'd go there without an (at least impending) engagement. That's what the conversation with Andi (ATFR) was all about. IMO, he really is that way. I'd love to see him as the Bachelor. We'd see a romance for sure, unless TPTB purposely cast women who would be inappropriate for him.

I can hardly wait!!! 1. Kaitlyn is the Bachelorette. 2. Britt is doing all her hair flipping for her guy alone in the privacy of their privacy. 3. And NICK V meets Kaitlyn! Woweeeeeeee! I couldn't stand Nick for most of Andi's season, but when he talked to his mom about his very real feelings for Andi, that's when I got to see the sincere and romantic Nick. Andi should not have had sex with him in the FS, pure and simple. She knew how he felt about her. I think Nick and Kaitlyn would make a great couple. They seem to "get" each other. This season looks like it's going to be lots of fun.

I missed Tessa and Jillian, among others, because I got so fed up with TPTB picking leads that were clearly not interested in finding someone that I just tuned out. Emily, I did not like. I agree about Kaitlyn that she'd be a lot of fun and give it an honest go. Which brings me to another Rules-wise point. Men like fun. A woman who is a bit of a challenge, light and breezy, easy to be with, and has a good sense of humor is a fun woman, and the times they have with her are enjoyable. This is very good, especially at the start of a relationship. Drama is not good. Drama is work. You don't tell a man serious stuff at the beginning of a relationship because it takes a man a while to get to know a woman and become emotionally invested in her. Drama makes for interesting trainwreck TV, but not for a budding relationship. Remember when Sharleen kept on saying "organic" this and that? I think I finally understand that it means something should come forth as part of a progression from something else. Like there are right times and right stages in a relationship when different things naturally flow. Here are examples of inorganic behavior: Ashley I's reveal to Chris that she's a virgin - TMI Juellia's reveal to Chris regarding her husband's death - TMI Kelsey's reveal to Chris regarding her husband's death - TMI OTOH, Whitney's telling Chris about her basic family situation was organic because they were facing hometown dates next. Becca's telling Chris that she is a virgin was organic because they were facing the situation of spending that night together. However, if I were in her shoes, I would have told Chris right after the card was read. I thought that was something Sean handled very well. Ashley S' pomegranite (sp?) was very organic (or so I read). :-) Perfect example of telling a man what to do (aka "acting like his mother"): Britt's scolding Chris regarding "encouraging Kaitlyn's behavior." NEVER tell a man what to do!

That was just me being silly because I had read somewhere that Chris may move to Chicago - as if that's an option he's really considering. That may be totally made up, but I'd be amazed if Whitney is really considering giving up nursing to work on the family farm. I've really enjoyed and looked forward to your farm commentaries. They added a dimension to this Bachelor series that I would not have had otherwise. Thanks. :-) Once upon a time, I rode through Iowa and Nebraska on Amtrack (among other states), and the land is one of the most beautiful areas in the whole country. Farming is a hard life, especially due to the farmers' dependency on the forces of nature. My hat is off to them. Now I want to go off and milk a cow! :-)

Yeah, isn't that something! And the women I've known were completely over them, or met someone else, or went back and then left because they saw that the men hadn't really changed. I can't think of even one where a reunion worked out. Marriage and children have intrinsic value, i.e., they're valuable in themselves, so how about "Aha! I just now realized that family life isn't happy unless you share it with the right person." Sometimes it's just better to be alone.