Let the Tears and F-Bombs Fall Where They May

I have to say, last night was one of my favorite episodes in a long time. Love was in the air. Hot tubs were bubbling. Snot ran from noses. Knifes protruded from the backs of designer dresses. About 13 f-bombs dropped on national TV.It just doesn’t get any better than that people.

SIMPLE DISCLAIMER

The following information you are about to read is of personal opinion. You probably aren’t even reading this because the simple disclaimer has been a part of my recap since the days I emailed this puppy to just a few of my closer friends. HA! Fooled you. You’ve skipped this witty banter and will not know what in the world your friends are talking about when they say, “Did you like the new disclaimer Lincee did?” However, if you or someone on your Facebook page happens to personally know, sort of know, know the brother/cousin of, thought you saw in the grocery store buying spaghetti O’s or have a Pilates instructor that looks exactly like one of the Bachelorettes on the show…none of this is personal and I’m sure they are all lovely people.Our Host Chris Harrison starts the episode reminding the Bachelorettes that there are only nine women left in the hunt. There will be three dates: a special one-on-one, a group date and a two-on-one.

One-On-One
Jenni Couric
“Come Fly With Me”

Jenni Couric is super excited to get the one-on-one date with Brad. She tells the camera that she’s been waiting for this her whole life (what?) and wants to kiss him on his neck.

Who doesn’t Jenni?

The girls squeal at the arrival of the helicopter. The poor ABC botanical technician is ticked because rose petals and baby’s breathe go flying everywhere when the chopper lands on the back lawn. Miss Couric braves the flying debris with the other eight girls and tackles our Bachelor as he exits the craft. She hangs on to his waist for dear life. Brad tells her how beautiful she is. She flashes her Phoenix Sun’s smile at the other ladies and buries her head in his neck, using this opportunity to take a quick nibble. Brad, the gentleman that he is, addresses the other girls as Jenni “absent-mindedly” holds his hand. He then pushes her hair out of her face (first point for Couric) and waves goodbye to the not-so-lucky group. They all wave back and say, “BYE” in enthusiastic unison. All but DeAHnna and McCracken that is…

Jade tells the camera that the physical attraction Brad has for Couric is obvious. The hand holding, the touching, the grabbing…not a good sign.

Bettina wonders if Jenni is in this for Brad…or if it is all about the competition.

Hillary thinks they have sexual chemistry and it makes her want to throw up. Jade empathetically strokes her hair for comfort. Hil feels like her boyfriend has just left with the hottest girl ever and then drops the first f-bomb.

I’m just going to go out on a limb here and thank ABC for keeping Hillary. The Bachelor is just no good without a resident psycho. I’m just saying.

Meanwhile, during an amazing crotch shot up Jenni’s short green dress, Brad points out buildings and concludes that this is the coolest thing he has ever done. They land on a roof to have dinner on a lame set-up the ABC intern pulled out of his butt. Metal bar stools around a tiny metal table. Probably going for some sleek, mainstream analogy that has to do with architecture, but I didn’t get it.

Jenni can’t stop smiling and confides that she is nervous. Brad tells her not to worry, because since the beginning, he’s been waiting for this moment. He is very happy that he is with her and has wanted this…so badly.

“…so badly.” Second point for Couric.

Brad then brings up the kiss. Couric says that she can’t stop thinking about it. She also can’t stop thinking about the rose and admits that if he doesn’t give it to her PRONTO, she might jump off the building. She wants to focus on HIM…not the rose.

Back at the Bachelorette pad, the rest of the girls are trying to make small talk. Jade says that it sucks the way DD and McCracken talk to other people. Stephy wishes they would ask their questions in a nicer way. McCracken says life would be boring if they didn’t. Jade says they attack everyone in the house. DD interrupts and Jade drops the second f-bomb of the night out of sheer frustration.

Jade: “If you want me to have an opinion, let me f-ing say it!”
DDAH: “The floor is yours.”
Jade: “I’m done now.”
DDAH: rolls eyes to McCracken
Lincee: Imaginary high five to the ABC intern for setting THAT up!

Back on the rooftop, Brad and Couric move from cold, metal stools to uncomfortable trendy couch, complete with handy cashmere throw. Jenni says that she wants to see him tomorrow. She says she is selfish and wants him all to herself. She then gets a little chachy on us and tells Brad that the rose is sitting all by its lonesome and needs a friend. Brad hands her the rose, touches her face (point three) and says that he’s been waiting to do that all night. She inhales the fragrance and tells him that she’s saved every rose he’s given her.

This turns Brad on and he growls in a low gruff voice, “Come here to me…please.” (Heaven forbid if he breaks the southern gentleman charm and forgets to add the please at the end.) Then they make out.

I have to admit that I wanted to be Jenni Couric at that moment. Am I right? or am I right…Group Date
“There’s nothing sexier than a woman’s laugh. Come show me yours.”
Sheena
McCarten
Hillary
Bettina
Kristy
Stephy

Even though he is a self-made Austin millionaire, Brad is not a refined person. He like to kick back and laugh. He wants to see who can just have fun. He doesn’t want anybody who is shy and reserved.

He takes them to a comedy club in a double decker bus and tells them that THEY are the show. All of them will be performing today.

Hillary embraces the spotlight.
McCarten rolls her eyes as she clucks like a chicken during warm-ups.
And Kristy starts to cry.

The teachers share a secret with the girls…if you feel stupid, you are doing it right. They begin with a prop improv. The rules are: use the prop in any way that it is not meant to be used traditionally.

First prop: A pink pointed party hat

Hillary: holds the cone and says, “Things are bigger in Texas.” Classy innuendo Hill.
Bettina: holds cone like a megaphone and yells, “I love you Brad!”
Kristy: deer in the headlights and whispers, “Pass.”
Hillary: puts cone up to boob and sings, “Vogue, vogue, vogue.”

Brad taps a cowbell this whole time which I loved. We need more cowbell in this world.

Second prop: a feather boa

Bettina: walks up with boa, chickens out and goes back to the group laughing at herself. After much encouragement from Brad, she returns to the front, holds the boa in front of herself and says, “I forgot to shave.”


Kristy’s turn! Wait. Nope. She passes again. She’s not comfortable being put on the spot and feels ridiculous.

Challenge: Beg for a rose as if you were a dog.

It was so bad, I’m embarrassed to type the words. Hillary said something stupid. Sheena rolled on her back and asked for a belly rub. My ears are still bleeding from shoving my pen down as far as my brain would allow. Let’s just not go there.

Challenge: Dating show

Hill: dressed up like a cheerleader says, “You are so hot you make my pom poms sweat.” She follows that up with the “Give me a B” cheer and spells out Brad.
Kristy: dressed like a cowgirl says, “My name is sugar and I’m looking for a little spice.”

You could have heard crickets chirping in that auditorium if I hadn’t been laughing my butt off at that moment. Classic Bachelor. Rewind. Play. Laugh. Wipe eyes. Rewind. Play. Laugh. Wipe eyes.

Poor Kristy. Bless her heart. She goes for plan B and turns on the tears.

“I’m so mad (sniff) that I didn’t step up to the plate. It’s really (snort) important for you to see fun side of me. Now I’m panicky (gag) and crying. I only have (snort) so many (choke) chances to show you the real me.”

But Brad prefers potty humor to waterworks and gives the rose to Bettina and her feather boa.

Which makes Bettina fall madly in love with Brad. And when I say “madly” I’m being literal. Might be a little crazy in those eyes…I’m just saying.

Two-On-One Date
DDAHnna
Jade

Nice! ABC arranged for the two girls who HATE each other to be on the two-on-one date. For some reason Jenni Couric reads the date box rhyme constructed by her boy toy Brad. (Did anyone else think this was odd?)

“Tonight there is just one rose. One stays…one goes.” Then she sucks in some air, purses her lips, mouths the word “ouch” and dangles her rose in front of them before she skips off to hang it with the other roses from the chandelier above her bed using a hair clip.

The girls pack their 12 bags of luggage and leave them by the door.

Jade is not going to let DDAHnna walk away with the rose. He thinks Brad will see through her fakeness. DDAHnna thinks she is more compatible.

Unfortunately, the ABC intern forgot to book another date night and re-uses the one from Jenni Couric’s date. The three are on a rooftop and Brad opens the conversation with a serious topic:

Brad: “I’ve been missing out on that one special person…I want to find her. With that said, what do you think about moving to Austin?”
Jade: “I’m fine with that. I’ve lived in Canada before.”
DDAH: “I packed myself and moved to Nashville after school.”
Jade: “I’ve lived in 34 of the United States and have 11 stamps in my passport.”
DDAH: “I’ve just booked a trip to Mars and plan on wintering there.”

Brad: “Interesting. You seem independent.”
Jade (interrupting): “I relate to that. I started working at 16.”
DDAH: “I worked at 14.”
Jade: “My mom had me shucking corn when we lived in Nebraska when I was 10, so HA!”Alone time with Brad:
Jade: “I feel like I’m under a lot of pressure.”
Brad: “You don’t give yourself enough credit. You are confident and beautiful.”

MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY! ABORT JADE! START CRYING! HE CAN’T HANDLE THE CRYING! BITE THE INSIDE OF YOUR MOUTH IF YOU HAVE TO!

Cut to the Bachelorette pad:

“How does everyone feel about getting engaged?” is asked with an enthusiastic YES answered by all the girls excluding Bettina. She’s bold now that she has her hot pink feather boa and decides…to go there…

Bettina: “Do you know what marriage is? You can’t be on this show and commit to a relationship after six weeks. I know. I’ve been married before.”

GASPS!!! The other look at her in wonder and poke her with a stick. This rare “divorced” creature is indeed a sight to behold.

Hill: “If you know…you know. People give up too easily. I personally wouldn’t want to date someone who’s been married. You’d have to kick the tires every once in a while to see if she’s still running.”

Spoken like a true idiot.

Let’s get back to Brad’s alone time with DDAHnna:DDAH: (read in robotic tone) “I want to be honest. I don’t wear my heart on my sleeve. I want to be here. I want the chance to fall in love with you. You are going to do what your heart tells you to do and I hope that’s me.”

Let’s face it. I do think boys like the chase. But if you are not “that girl” then you have to put it out there that you want him. DDAHnna did that. Jade did not.

We see Brad saying goodbye to Jade. He talks about it being horrible thing he had to do. I have to admire him for not getting all touchy feely with her. He even kept his hands crossed over his chest as a sign of tough love. The camera shows him shutting the door on their relationship and then cuts inside to the session with the ABC psychotherapist.

And next comes the brilliant ABC editing. Really. Kudos my friends.

Jade crying in limo: “I’m shocked to be going home.”
[Cut to steam rising across the skyline on the rooftop. Pan down to show bubbling hot tub surrounded by millions of tiny candles.]Jade: “I really wish he could have seen through her.”
[Cut to tight shot of Brad’s tight abs. Man he is hotter than crap. DDAHnna enters the shot in teeny tiny bikini. They sink into the tub holding champagne glasses.]

Jade: “DD doesn’t deserve my happy ending.”
[Long lingering shot of DD and Brad making out in hot tub. They slowly go out of focus and we see a single red rose in the foreground.]

That’s art.

ROSE CEREMONY

Hillary is concerned. The mood is somber. She wishes people would lighten up.
McCracken: “The mood is more somber because two of us are going home.”
DDAH: “No. The mood is somber because you all are going out with my boyfriend.”Kristy steals some alone time with Brad and babbles on about being guarded and how she was glad Brad saw her cry and get emotional. Because she is an onion and has layers. Brad then points out that she is not an onion. She is a classy refined chocolate covered strawberry. What if he wants nachos? Can she be a messy runny nacho?

Sheena hears that crying gets you a rose, so she uses her last chance to tear up. She tells him she is there for all the right reasons and doesn’t want to go home. Being Brad, he pulls her into his shoulder so she can cry it out.

After wiping the tears from Sheena’s eyes, Brad wanders over to Kristy, Bettina, DDAHnna and McCracken. They want to know who was the first person he kissed on the show. I won’t go into the unfortunate way they asked him this question. Just trust me on this one…

When they find out it was Jenni Couric, for some reason, all hell breaks loose. Bettina calls her a slut and a liar.

(Remember that crazy we talked about?)

The group investigates:

“Did you kiss him or he kiss you?”
JC: “He kissed me.”
DDAH: “Did you think Jade was coming back?”
JC: “I felt you were someone he would be attracted to, so I prayed for her to come back.”
Bettina: “What about him? Don’t you want him to find someone to be happy with?”
JC: “Yeah?”
Bettina: “So why would you pray for him to not find happiness?”
JC: “Because I want it to be me he ends up with.”
Bettina: “I’m surprised that you are treating this like a game.”

Hi. Bettina? It’s the ABC Producers. Yeah…uhm, this little “adventure” you are on is called the Bachelor. It’s a reality show. A “game” if you will. Did we not explain to you the rules of this show before you signed up to “win” the heart of the man of your dreams?

Alone time with Jenni Couric:
Brad: “I miss you.”
JC: “I miss you too.”
What number of points are we on? Four? Five?

Biggest laugh of the night:
MCC: “I wonder who is going home tonight?”
DDAH: “NOT ME!”

Sadly, McCracken and Stephy were sent packing along with Jade. Super pumped that he kept crazy Hillary and as last night’s sneak peek of next week’s episode shows, there is going to be some major drama and hyperventilation as she gets booted to the curb.

And poor Sheena falls down the stairs. I. Might. Die.

All about the shame, not the fame,
Lincee

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Anonymous
Anonymous
October 16, 2007 2:59 pm

Great post!! 🙂

Anonymous
Anonymous
October 16, 2007 3:08 pm

Your posts make my Tuesdays! The “Not Me” comment might be one of my all time favorite moments.

Anonymous
Anonymous
October 16, 2007 3:09 pm

I gotta say…I didn’t think last night’s episode was that entertaining but your blog made me want to watch it again!

Can’t wait for the hyperventilating next week. Awesome.

Chicago Colleen
Chicago Colleen
October 16, 2007 3:14 pm

Seriously, woman, you are a genius. One thing I noticed, and I don’t know why it didn’t hit me before: this is the first bachelor in quite some time (ever?) that you’ve not assigned a nickname. Are you in love? Or is it just a game?! 🙂

Anonymous
Anonymous
October 16, 2007 3:14 pm

So, why do you think they showed us that Hillary gets the boot next week? They NEVER show us who’s getting kicked off. What’s the motive or trick behind this? ABC’s always got one.

Anonymous
Anonymous
October 16, 2007 3:15 pm

CLASSIC! I was laughing out loud reading this …

When he was asking Kristy about her being too refined, I wanted her to say “I can be Jello” and him say “Creme brulee can’t be Jello. You can’t be Jello.”

Anonymous
Anonymous
October 16, 2007 3:18 pm

I effing love your blog…you are so effing entertaining. This bachelor and his sense of humor is cracking me up.. I love all the women turning on the faucets of tears to make sure they stay. you are very talented with your writing.

Tamara
Tamara
October 16, 2007 3:19 pm

hee hee Lincee! Loved it as usual! Miss you! Tam

Anonymous
Anonymous
October 16, 2007 3:21 pm

CLassic. I agree, one of the best episodes of late. Much better than last week.
I actually really like Jenn. Totally agree with the conclusion that Bettina is kinda crazy. She may keep it hidden better than poor Hillary, but it’s in there. Just give her time.

Anonymous
Anonymous
October 16, 2007 3:23 pm

Loved it, but you left out my favorite comment as McCrecken was leaving she says “He could have been the father of my children OR my husband” Wouldn’t want him to be both or anything! Hilarious!

Anonymous
Anonymous
October 16, 2007 3:27 pm

I honestly think Hillary gets some bad news. Hyperventilates and leaves of her own accord.

Julie
Julie
October 16, 2007 3:27 pm

LOVED your recap! Hilarous as always and the highlight of my Tuesdays! Now I can get back to work since I won’t be checking for your new post every 5 minutes. hee hee.

Meet the Boyd's
Meet the Boyd's
October 16, 2007 3:28 pm

Love Love Love your blog. Long time reader first time poster. I always laugh and agree with you.

But when you finished up this last post with “I. Might. Die.” I actually spit a little of my soda out…

You made my Tuesday!!!

Anonymous
Anonymous
October 16, 2007 3:30 pm

I too am curious as to ABC spilling the beans that Hil-psycho is leaving! They were cautious with the wording though… using “leaving” the show rather than “sent home.” Not sure what those crazy ABC folks are up to, but I am not falling for it! Must be a ploy…

Looks to me like Sheena may be the dark horse, but she is really young for him. I too really like Jenn, but this much face time at this point probably means she’ll be dumped as runner-up.

Greatness once again Lincee! You rock my Tuesdays!

Anonymous
Anonymous
October 16, 2007 3:31 pm

Two things- First of all, Love love love the blog, couldn’t love it more. Secondly, I want to say that I love how I continue to laugh AFTER I have ready your blog by all the hilarities I read in these comments section. Anon 4:15 about the jello, I seriously LOL, and I think spit some of my coffee out! Also, 4:23pm- I thought the same thing about the father of her children or the husband. THANK YOU Lincee and the faithful who leave these comments- you make my Tuesdays!

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