S22.E02: Week 2

[OnceSane]

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Arie takes a date on a motorcycle ride to a mansion where she is styled by Rachel Zoe; a bachelorette with a dark secret travels with Arie to meet his family; race car driver Robby Gordon offers play-by-play during the group date at a racetrack.

[LennieBriscoe]

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[Meowwww]

Gooo my fellow Minnesota girl Becca!!!!  Love her and her quick speaking, not-butt-kissing self.  Keepin’ It real like a true Midwesterner. ?

[SallyAlbright]

That bumper car trauma reenactment was the best thing I've ever seen on this show. The editors have outdone themselves. 

Edited January 9, 2018 by SallyAlbright

[NeverLate]

Krystal is sweet, but that voice, OMG!

 

Bibiana is a constant whine 

[NeverLate]

Krystal is going from cute to clingy real quick.

[crgirl412]

I am not a prude but all of the kissing almost every girl- with tongue- is just too gross!! 

[SallyAlbright]

15 minutes ago, NeverLate said:

Krystal is sweet, but that voice, OMG!

 

Bibiana is a constant whine 

Re: Krystal, my husband walked by and without seeing a thing, said "whoever is speaking has a HORRIBLE voice." Pretty funny that it's annoying everyone. 

Edited January 9, 2018 by SallyAlbright

[Mabinogia]

Krystal is a ditz. Ugh. A trip to Arie's home would be such a great chance to ask him about himself but she seems to have no interest in getting to know him. His conversation with Becca was real and what you would expect of people who are interested in each other. Krystal is clearly here for the experience of being on a TV show and staying in a nice house.  She kind of looks like his Mom, which is...interesting. I am impressed at how quickly she can turn off the water works. As soon as Arie shows that the story worked on him, she's all beaming and smiley. UGH. Do not like her at all! Yep, she just got the pity rose. He basically gave it to her because she told her sob story. haha

Yay, random singer I've never heard of! 

Dates on Bachelor I would not want.

1) Being given a bunch of dresses I will never have a place to wear and shoes that cost more than my rent. 

2) Awkward private concert where some rando sings while we are the only two people there and dancing. 

And the crier gets the attention. Good job Annaliese. Jenny is a moron...and a bitch. Ugh. Now that their personalities are coming out I think I'm going to hate most of them. hahaha

Ugh Chelsey. Being "mysterious" wasn't something you had to apologize for. What a sloppy way to say you have a kid. He sure does like to suck her face though. 

Sienne, okay, Yale is pretty impressive. WTF you doin' on this shit show? Sienne I actually like the more I see her. That's a good sign. 

Please tell me Bibiana (hate that name, I know it's not her fault, she didn't name herself, but I hate that name) tanks and gets herself offed. 

It cracks me up how they all bitch about girls going back for seconds when they have a rose as if they owe this is supposed to be fair. If it were supposed to be fair there'd be a sign up sheet or a schedule. Don't go on the show if you're not going to make a move and sit around bitching when other girls do make a move. You're all fighting for the same guy idiots!

I really wish he would take back Kristal's rose.

And Bibiana finally gets her time and can't think of a damn thing to ask him. OMG lmfao I can't wait to see her go. 

Kristal was obviously hired to be the villain and Arie is being made to give her the rose over and over. 

I'm very curious what the rules of the cocktail party are because I would have cheered Arie if he told Kristal that he really wanted to give the other girls a chance and she already had her one on one time so could she be respectful and back the fuck off. Maybe wording it differently, but that is the gist. Obviously he wouldn't because he's a good little puppet and production won't let him get rid of her any time soon. 

And we actually ended an episode with a rose ceremony? I can't remember the last time that happened. lol 

Jacqueline is stunning. Still like Bekah, actually even more than before. 

Bibi is lucky she picked a fight with the villain. It secured her a spot in the next round. UGH

Wait, did she seriously just say "I don't care about you, I'm sad to leave my friends?" and yet she's surprised she didn't make it? These idiots...there are just no words. 

Edited January 9, 2018 by Mabinogia

[Armchair Critic]

Damn I was hoping Bibiana wouldn't get a rose, I wanted to see her throw a fit.

[NeverLate]

6 minutes ago, Armchair Critic said:

Damn I was hoping Bibiana wouldn't get a rose, I wanted to see her throw a fit.

Me too! Pickled bat, yup have one in my house :)

[AttackTurtle]

The bumper car re-enactment was one of the funnier things I’ve ever seen on the show.

[NeverLate]

Jenny walks out, Arie follows. She says I'm not sad about you, I'm sad about my new friends, oh boo, grow up! 

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Arie if he told Kristal that he really wanted to give the other girls a chance and she already had her one on one time so could she be respectful and back the fuck off. Maybe wording it differently, but that is the gist.

I've never seen that happen, so I doubt Arie will start that. Taking her home to meet the parents already, that was different..

Edited January 9, 2018 by NeverLate

[saber5055]

This show is so scripted, I could give out the roses while Arie takes a break, and I'd give them exactly the same ... and with the same DRAH-MATIC LAST ROSE! ... as he does. TPTB wants that trouble maker to stay around a few more weeks. Gotta have some back-up villains. Speaking of villains, Kristal is turning into one, which makes three so far. I would have loved to have had that DREAM DATE of flying to Scottsdale. (That was a huge private plane!) But WTHeck is up with a 30-something guy taking a date to his high school? I guess since he didn't go to Yale that's the tops. (I hate the high school reunions and TPTB love them.) Hey, speaking of last rose, what happened to Harrison coming out, tapping his glass and announcing it's the last rose?

[JenE4]

We’re only a half a date into the season, and I’m wagering ALL my chips on Becca! Not only is she being bathed in pricey swag, but these two are glowing around each other. They make a good looking couple. She has an appropriate “sob story” that makes an emotional connection.

Krystal sure smiles a lot. But she’s just listening to Arie talk about himself. Ok, this girl is CREEPILY smiley and giggly, and her teeth are so overly bleached, that I’m getting blinded by all of this smiling. I’m going to need a girl who might skip flossing once in a while and occasionally suffer from bitchy resting face like any NORMAL HUMAN. Ah-ha! The fake smile is hiding the pain of her broken home and no blankets! I knew it! Oh, man, now she’s crying. See, this is an example of a sob story gone too far on the first date! And now I remember I thought this girl was also over the top last week: TWO (homeless) care packages for YOOOUU! I sense a surprise musical performance by some unknown coming... Yep. Despite the kissing and dancing, I am not Team Krystal. You, madam, are no Becca!

Group date. Jenna is still flailing her arms all over the place. She also didn’t stop flailing night 1, so now I think she must have some musculoskeletal disorder. Tia is doing a spot-on Raven impersonation that it took me reading her name to realize she’s NOT actually Raven. Bibiana is seriously scary; beware; this is the kind of girl who will slash your tires. Annalise has Bumper Car PTSD. Jenny is mean girl bitchy, I mean, she’s not WRONG about the ridiculousness of hearing carnival music, but at least play the concerned “friend” and then save your bitchy comments for the private ITMs, not smack dab in the middle of the demolition derby arena—or whatever it’s called. When they filled out their “biggest fears form,” Annalise had to have put this down as hers and the producers built this date around that; but joke’s on them, she apparently LIED and she’s really a bumper car afficianado. I thought Tia would win because if we learned anything from Raven, the only things to do in Arkansas are ride ATVs, go mud bogging and frog gigging, and illegally climb water towers...and I guess beat men in the head with stilettos. Siene gives the first double-leg straddle hug of the season, so mark that off on your bingo cards. 

Somehow typing all that I missed who Brittany is or what happened to her. I’m going to assume nothing dramatic on camera. Chelsea steals him first AGAIN and then says none of these other women are SERIOUS like her. Ooh, sowing the villainous seeds, but then here comes Bibiana to scorch her field—you want a villain, I’m just starting to get wound up!

Bekah gets SEXY music!! But Siene gets the rose—after ALSO saying something sweet about Chelsea. Chelsea, you are amazing—but not as amazing as Siene! Siene, Yale graduate, you ARE too good for Arie; will keep an eye on you as future lead, though.

“There will be no order to the chaos.” That’s the exact definition of “chaos.” But, okay, point taken. Brittany says it was “serendipitous” to see Arie, so now I’m thinking someone packed their word-a-day calendar. Oh, wait, I forgot these girls are so young, they probably still have their SAT prep flash cards.

Arie has met his match in aggressive kissing in Bekah. Place your wagers on which one will swallow the other’s head whole first!

Oh, dear, Kendall brought her seal! This means it will TOTALLY be at TWTA and possibly Paradise!

Krystal performs a DOUBLE STEAL when she already has a rose?!? Oh, no she di’nt!! Bibiana left the “before you wreck yourself” off of her “check yourself!” But, I guess us old timers said that when these kids were in diapers. That whole scene was giving me some serious Ricki Lake vibes. (Go, Ricki! Go, Ricki!) Bibiana brings us back to circa 2014 with “mic drop!” 

Jenna has tied her arms down in some odd configuration of sheer green fabric of her dress with some parts of her arms still exposed! It is the only way to keep herself from flailing!

“Can we talk about this?” No, you don’t get a walk-out explanation on NIGHT 2. “This isn’t for me.” Um, convenient that you realize this immediately after he sends you home. Yeah, Jenny, you were openly bitchy IN the demolition derby arena. You can’t pull this shit where people—and Arie—can SEE you saying these things. As I cautioned you above, you need to save that for the PRIVATE interviews so everyone is shocked about what a stealth bitch you were after watching the season. Have you people learned nothing? This is season twenty-freakin-two, for Chris Harrison’s sake!

[nutty1]

I enjoyed Becca's date.....she seems so normal. I like Sienne too. What the heck are they doing here??

The rest.....ugh. I can barely tell most of them apart. Krystal.....shut up and go home.

[Mu Shu]

Krystle is one of those people who put up a positive facade, but is really a downer.  Oh, you’ve been together 36 years? It can’t all be good.  What an idiot.  And the brother thing is a bit much for date one.  I’d have more faith in Bibiana biting her ear off if Bibs wasn’t actually a punk who couldn’t look at her while she was talking.  Sorry kid.  You’re dealing with a personality defect with that one.   

Bumper car trauma.  Yeah I laughed.

correctly spelled Becca is quite the catch.  But honey, you never let men pick out clothes for you and prance around in them unless your a stripper, and you got a customer who wants to buy you some costumes.

and the jig is up about Minnesota.  We know you have the staples like toilet paper and food.  It’s pretty much like anywhere else but colder.  Don’t act like a stump jumper for this doofus.

[Adeejay]

Jenny just put a new spin on the infamous reality show line, "I am not here to make friends."

 I went from rooting for Krystal to wanting Bibiana to kick her arse in less than 20 minutes.

Edited January 9, 2018 by Adeejay

[Ms Blue Jay]

Bekah looks like Marilyn Monroe.  She is officially on my shit list.  "I'm no drama, simple, and easy to please."  Ew.  ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew.  I personally hate that, because every straight man claims that they want 'no drama' and I just think that it's a really unintelligent cliche that means, "I don't want a woman to have real emotions around me or expect anything out of me."  The way that Bekah just leaned into that cliche.  Omg. That turned my stomach.  What's next... she's going to say that her tongue is double-jointed and that she only enjoys beer?  She's like the embodiment of the Cool Girl speech in "Gone Girl".  https://genius.com/Gillian-flynn-gone-girl-cool-girl-monologue-book-annotated

#TeamBibiana and #TeamBrittany'sBreasts..... I just think Brittany has amazing breasts.

Sienne had a fabulous episode.  Arie, upon learning that Sienne went to Yale: "I barely graduated high school and worked at Pizza Hut."  Hahahahaha that was my favourite thing he's said!  He's totally a gentleman, but I hate that he's so obsessed with kissing.  I guess that's a natural requirement of this show.  He barely even let Sienne finish speaking before coming in for one!!

Krystal is out of control!!!!!!!

Edited January 9, 2018 by Ms Blue Jay

[crgirl412]

The Winter Bachelor looks interesting!  Americans vs. Internationals!  I like this concept!!   

[Ripley68]

Take a drink every time Krystal says "smitten" or "smitten kitten."  She is totally hoping that channeling Rachel will help her odds.

[clubsauce]

Why was Arie wearing a grandpa costume after the demolition derby?

[NeverLate]

I love Bekkas hair, I'd love to be able to wear that pixie cut!

The other Becca is so normal, it's nice to see. 

Krystal reminds me of Kim Basinger, minus the helium 

Edited January 9, 2018 by NeverLate

[Lemons]

Krystal looks like Ari’s mother. 

[NeverLate]

5 minutes ago, Lemons said:

Krystal looks like Ari’s mother. 

Yes, she really does. 

[adhoc]

I missed about 10 minutes before the rose ceremony (so missed the Bibiana/Krystal interaction) and a few minutes elsewhere, but I caught most of this.

1. Becca - Arie's going on about how she's so funny and smart... Did *that* conversation not make it to air? Because all I saw was trying on clothes, "you look great in that!" several times, "this is a great date" and similar stuff also several times, but nothing of much substance. Nothing that would make me say "Wow, that Becca is a pistol!"  I was actually a little bored by the date.

2. Poor Seinne - She's trying to be all casual as she tells Arie about Yale and her travels, but it's hard for her to concentrate on what she's saying because Mr. Suave has her hand in his and is stroking it... I think she might make a good Bachelorette. 

3. Camera shots of kissing with tongue, especially when it's one guy and multiple partners:  just gross.

4. Jenny (the one who didn't get a rose) - So, she's at least partly crying because it's the first time someone has dumped her, and she's in a bit of shock? Did I hear that right? Maybe I misunderstood. In any case, let me see if I can work up a scintilla of sympathy for you, being let go by a guy you've known for about five minutes. Nope. Nope, I can't. 

5. Did they mention that Brittany (the contestant who went to the hospital) had a concussion?  Reality Steve mentioned it, and I've seen it reported elsewhere. I would not have wanted to be on that demolition derby date. 

6. I agree with the poster above--Arie already looks old enough without adding to the effect by wearing grandpa's cardigan after the derby.

Edited January 9, 2018 by adhoc

[clubsauce]

The bumper car ptsd reminded me of the Sweeney Sisters lounge singers skit from 1980s SNL. One sister got emotional during their performance remembering the trauma of the time she “got a bad perm.” 

Edited January 9, 2018 by clubsauce

[Ms Blue Jay]

31 minutes ago, NeverLate said:

Krystal reminds me of Kim Basinger, minus the helium 

Meh, she wishes.  I think Kim in her prime is one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen.  And her voice was always nice to listen to.  Really no comparison.

[chocolatine]

Things like the bumper car trauma reenactment are the reason why I'll never quit this show.

Edited January 9, 2018 by chocolatine

[NeverLate]

32 minutes ago, Ms Blue Jay said:

Meh, she wishes.  I think Kim in her prime is one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen.  And her voice was always nice to listen to.  Really no comparison.

I wasn't comparing them, she does look a little like Kim, there's a side by side on another forum..

[Andromeda]

Still watching, but I guessed Krystal's background by her name. Our social worker (we were foster parents) told me a lot of girls are named Crystal or Krystal...because their moms were addicted to meth. Krystal didn't mention drugs, but an "emotionally unavailable" mother, no father in the picture, and Krystal having to raise her brother, sounds like what you'd expect.

She's not a good match for Arie. Too much baggage compared to his relatively normal upbringing. We can't see at this point how her crappy childhood affected her, but no doubt it did: in how she deals with conflict, in whether she's needy, in emotional demands she might make on his time, in an unrealistic expectation that he'll solve all her problems... A relationship with her isn't impossible, but it would require TIME to make sure they're compatible for the long haul.

Was that Arie's mother or stepmother? I thought I heard them say it was their 25th anniversary, which would make her more likely a stepmom (since Arie is 35 or so).

Edited January 9, 2018 by Andromeda

[Refresh]

Those were possibly the most boring ideas for 1-on-1 dates ever.  And I would’ve hated the cars too. I hate those stupid whiplash bumper car machine things. 

This is going to be a long season. 

[NeverLate]

33 minutes ago, Andromeda said:

Still watching, but I guessed Krystal's background by her name. Our social worker (we were foster parents) told me a lot of girls are named Crystal or Krystal...because their moms were addicted to meth. Krystal didn't mention drugs, but an "emotionally unavailable" mother, no father in the picture, and Krystal having to raise her brother, sounds like what you'd expect.

She's not a good match for Arie. Too much baggage compared to his relatively normal upbringing. We can't see at this point how her crappy childhood affected her, but no doubt it did: in how she deals with conflict, in whether she's needy, in emotional demands she might make on his time, in an unrealistic expectation that he'll solve all her problems... A relationship with her isn't impossible, but it would require TIME to make sure they're compatible for the long haul.

Was that Arie's mother or stepmother? I thought I heard them say it was their 25th anniversary, which would make her more likely a stepmom (since Arie is 35 or so).

His mother...Arie also has several younger siblings, including twin brothers Alec and Luca as well as a sister....she looks pretty good, except for the plumped lips..

[lids]

2 hours ago, Mabinogia said:

Yay, random singer I've never heard of! 

I noticed that rando crooner Conner closed his eyes while he sang his song... and that's because Arie and Becca were full on making out with each other while he was singing. So disrespectful, lol.

And yeah, Becca is bo-ring. Kind of girl who would say her favorite food is rice.

Dr. Drew would say Krystal has that baby voice because she was sexually abused as a child. I hope she's just putting it on for sexy status. Not really working though.

I'm pretty sure Sienne applied for the show to meet Peter. She's like Rachel except prettier. I would like to see how Peter would have interacted with a few of these ladies. I think sassy Bekah would have confused him and made him cry. She's got too much personality.

I second whoever pointed out that there's about 3-5 villains this season. Maybe they're going for a villain every week.

[Wandering Snark]

I never knew there was such a thing as "vintage" taxidermy. Or is that never wanted to know?

Krystal is reminding me of Wayne's ex-girlfriend in Wayne's World. She would totally say "Just because we broke up doesn't mean we can't still go out." Girl should be nicknamed Saran instead because she is clingy!! She is the kind of girl you don't want to encourage. Also the worst choice for taking home to the parents on date one.

And yes I agree on the whole Dr. Drew 'baby voice' diagnosis.

Bekah is so kick ass I'll even forgive her the "I always want to be draped in fur" (and presumably diamonds...). She's in a different league than most of these fake women.

Edited January 9, 2018 by Wandering Snark

[Andromeda]

20 minutes ago, Wandering Snark said:

I never knew there was such a thing as "vintage" taxidermy. Or is that never wanted to know?

Krystal is reminding me of Wayne's ex-girlfriend in Wayne's World. She would totally say "Just because we broke up doesn't mean we can't still go out." Girl should be nicknamed Saran instead because she is clingy!! She is the kind of girl you don't want to encourage. Also the worst choice for taking home to the parents on date one.

And yes I agree on the whole Dr. Drew 'baby voice' diagnosis.

Bekah is so kick ass I'll even forgive her the "I always want to be draped in fur" (and presumably diamonds...). She's in a different league than most of these fake women.

I adore Bekah. If she doesn't "win" Arie, I would love to see her as Bachelorette. I can't tear my eyes from her. I have no idea why, some kind of charisma that translates well on TV. I also like Siene -- Yale graduate, wow. Definitely out of Arie's intellect league.

On the other end of the spectrum, we have a woman at the rose ceremony saying Arie gave her a "run for her money" -- which makes no sense in that context.

Krystal is setting off alarm bells even for Arie -- I think it was her that he was thinking of when he said to Chris that some have fallen... What a clingy woman.

I like Becca, too. I like that she didn't go all girly screams and jumping up and down over the swag. She had an excited but mature reaction.

Spoiler

She's Kimmel's wife's pick, so I'll be keeping an eye on her.

That bumper car trauma and the way the show portrayed it had me laughing out loud. I get trauma, but all she'd need to do is ride one again as an adult and she'd probably be over it.

[bequialife]

"That's the first time I've been broken up with", says Jenny as she made it outside, and in tears!   Crying....already?  You were among 20+ women, and didn't even have a date with him, so you were not a couple to be 'broken up' with!!

[Nowhere]

Unpopular opinion. Bekah M annoys the living shit out of me. It's pretty severe. 

Maybe this is unpopular too but Arie is basic as hell. I don't understand why he was chosen. He doesn't seem very bright either. 

I noticed when he told Bibiana to ask him anything he immediately told her about his dog. He didn't even give her a chance to come up with a question.

Speaking of Bibiana, she acts like a prison inmate. Very masculine and kind of ghetto in the way she is so hostile about her time with her man. I'm not a fan of Krystal but I doubt anybody gave a shit that Krystal interrupted Bibiana. Bibs seems to think she's the alpha and all the women will gang up on Krystal now because Bibs didn't get the time she wanted. Bitch, nobody gives a shit about you so stop trying to rally troops. Matter of fact I'm pretty sure the rest of the women are afraid of her and that's not attractive. She really seems over the top like maybe she's gotten into quite a few fights in her day. 

The bumper cars date was so ridiculous. Sorry I don't think this basic ugly Arie is worth whiplash or concussion. What the hell are they thinking? 

[backformore]

15 minutes ago, Nowhere said:

The bumper cars date was so ridiculous. Sorry I don't think this basic ugly Arie is worth whiplash or concussion. What the hell are they thinking? 

It wasn't even bumper cars - it was demolition derby.  I don't get how that is safe, at all.  

Add me to the list of people annoyed by Krystal's sexy-baby voice.  

[Padma]

I will never understand how women are so emotionally invested so early on when there are so many others there, so little time with the bachelor, and the odds are obviously against them becoming "the One".  I wish there were more older b-ettes; you can tell some of the women are very aware how much older Ari is (also, I'm surprised he doesn't get rid of the gray. With this group "distinguished" isn't what they're looking for.)

He seems nice enough, but is no prize. He seems kind of sad and imo still in love with Emily (whom he's not going to find here. I can't figure out why some are so crude. Emily was well-mannered, girly but strong--the iron fist in velvet glove, and somewhat reserved. She knew her worth and didn't throw herself at Ari--she had him think of her as "the prize". These women would do well to follow her example.).

[Wings]

I fell asleep just as this aired, awoke at 2 am and read here as I watched.  This is the way to do it!  Many thanks to the comedy team here.  This was an excellent show with your comentary. 

I have nothing to add other than my horror that the people who live there have not replaced that hideous 80s "Mexican" tile.  

[JudyObscure]

I think Becca is beautiful, but I wish she would cut out the fan-girl stuff with Arie. Don't pump your fist and say "Woo," after he kisses you, Becca!  Didn't you watch Emily?  You are the prize, act like it!

I like Tia,  I think she's gorgeous and funny. She said the only real line of the night when she said that Arie came out and did some fancy trick driving and the good part was 'He didn't hit anybody."  You go, Tia!  Thinking like a grown-up who isn't willing to die for her 15 minutes of fame.

I don't think I've ever called anyone fake before in my life, but here goes;  Krystal is fake.  She combs her hair over her eyes, then spends all evening flicking her head to get it out of the way.   She makes statements and then visibly arranges her face to what she thinks is the appropriate, matching expression. Her conversation is a string of lines she's memorized from Hallmark movies, whether they actually fit the occasion or not. The worst was her talk with Arie's mother.

Arie's Mom:  We've been married for thirt....

Krystal:  But you weren't always happy.

Arie's Mom [startled}:  Well er, of course every couple has...

Krystal:  But your family came first.

Arie's Mom: [looks confused wonders if she misheard something.]

 

Krystal's whole passive aggressive refusal to tell the other's about her date was another fake show for the camera.  She didn't need to gloat, but she could have said they went to Arie's parents' house because he wanted to reassure his mother.  Little does Arie know his mother is probably having nightmares about little muscle bound grandchildren who only speak in random clichés.

She scares me much more than Bibiana does with all her silly  bluster.

[JenE4]

6 hours ago, Andromeda said:

Was that Arie's mother or stepmother? I thought I heard them say it was their 25th anniversary, which would make her more likely a stepmom (since Arie is 35 or so).

I heard that, too, but then thought I must have been mistaken because I type my post out as i’m watching so sometimes I miss what happens when i’m still typing about the last thing. (For instance, the bumper car PTSD re-enactment did NOT get my full attention, and now I need to go search for a clip because it sounds like it was almost as good as the re-enactment of Ryan Putz jumping off the balcony and breaking both ankles!) Anyway, back to your point, I heard dad say they just celebrated their 25th anniversary, but later Krystal said “So, you’ve been together 36 years?” And mom (or dad?) said yes, so I guess since Arie is 36, Mom got pregnant during a one-night stand or first-ish date situation and then it took another 11 years before they got married? [shrug]

[DEL901]

6 hours ago, Andromeda said:

Was that Arie's mother or stepmother? I thought I heard them say it was their 25th anniversary, which would make her more likely a stepmom (since Arie is 35 or so).

The 25th anniversary remark was made in relation to where the brother got married.  He got married in the same place where Arie's parents went to celebrate their 25th anniversary.

[bosawks]

Bibiana is so ridiculous it’s like they created her in a lab just for this show.

[thejuicer]

I didn’t see any chemistry between Arie and Becca. Like another poster said there wasn’t much conversation on their date besides “Wow!”, “I’m so lucky!”, “Today I met Rachel Zoe!” (Who cares?). And I hate to snark on looks but Becca looks a little horse face to me. 

Krystal is so fake in every way it’s hard to take her seriously. I remember bursting out loud at her intro package “Sometimes I make sandwiches and bring them to homeless people!!” Then cut to her walking up to homeless people with a brown paper bag. Please.

Sienne is just gorgeous. So is Bekah. Both too young and probably too good for Arie. 

I thought it was chivalrous of Arie to chase after Jenny. Imagine what Juan Pablo would have done "Ees ok, I'm glad I didn't pick her".

Edited January 9, 2018 by thejuicer

[dleighg]

WHAT is with all the bling on a first date? Were those "jewels" real? Can't be, right? Why so over the top for the first one-on-one?

Honestly I cannot imagine wearing a single one of those bling-y dresses. Or the shoes for that matter.

Becca does seem remarkably "normal" I have to say. (I haven't finished the episode yet). But she hasn't mentioned feeling a connection with him yet so that's a plus in my book. I mean, you've spent an hour with him so far.

[alexa]

So, did Chelsea just take it easy this episode and give the evilness to Krystal, or did they just not show Chelsea?  It kind of goes to show that some "villains" might not actually be that bad if they made a big deal of Chelsea episode one, and this time she didn't really do much that was all that concerning.  Krystal is all kinds of icky now though...she makes Chelsea look normal.  lol

[phlebas]

I'm still new to this franchise. Rachel's season was the first time I watched.

After all this time, had anyone crunched the numbers and tried to predict outcomes from things like first dates? Is Tall Becca dead gal walking or is she likely to be around for awhile? You know, stuff like that.

This is far too complicated. How hard can it be to take 20+ people and figure out which one your dog likes best?

#teamkendall #weirdgirlsmatter

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7 hours ago, lids said:

I noticed that rando crooner Conner closed his eyes while he sang his song... and that's because Arie and Becca were full on making out with each other while he was singing. So disrespectful, lol.

To me (not that I'm all that knowledgeable) I thought he was sort of a down-market Justin Timberlake look-alike.