Wait a second, Jake's not dating anybody named J-Woww?! Yes, but the chick is cool. She claimed in one episode of Jersey Shore that "I have a bad habit of playing little emotional games with men. When they date me, it's cool in the beginning, we do our thing in the first month, and then I take them on a roller coaster ride to hell." Probably pretty true, but definitely funny. I would give major props to somebody who put this as their email signoff quote. (And no, I didn't know what "props" exactly stood for either.)
J-Woww also serves as a good reminder to me of how not to take a reality show too seriously. The Situation and Co. may be a distant illegitimate step-cousin of the virtuous, classy, and real Bachelor, but relatives are relatives.
Enough jibber-jabber, it's Showtime! I warned you and me, but now I'll go back to doing what I do, instead of what I say: making wide-sweeping universal statements and conclusions! It's getting to the point of the season where the serious dial gets turned up.
Reverse order tonight:
Vienna - I think there is another side to honesty when it isn't a good thing. Sometimes, people say, "I'm just being honest," when instead they are just being mean, jealous, or showing poor judgment. With Vienna, I would argue her "honesty" is often a case of lacking maturity or tact. That's why the girls didn't like her - not because she was seen as a threat. She's extremely close to her dad, yet he didn't know her ex-husband before she married him?! There are bad decisions, and then there are bad decisions. (Ouch, that was too soon.) Eloping with a stranger at 18 qualifies.
Tenley - the ex played a big role in Tenley's time tonight. I think people forget that you marry the family sometimes. Not only does Tenley have to get over him, but the rest of her family does too - especially mom and dad. We can tell her: "he cheated on you; he's a loser." However, an old saying is that it takes you twice as long to fall out of love as it does to fall in it. I don't know claim that's necessarily true, but the fall "out" part isn't always better or quicker because you have an obvious reason. Her family impressed me a lot, and I think Jake loved being asked by papa about respect and virtue. He sees himself as being strong in those areas, so what may seem like grilling was very welcomed by him.
Ali - Her grandma obviously played a big role in her life. It was a softer side that doesn't always come out with her. For some reason that brief mention of death and the finality of family-forming through marriage made me go, Woh. The answer to "can a guy fear commitment through the television?" is yes. It was a hard call with the work situation. She was looking for a YES!, and he gave her a yes. Although Ali made me thumper, I don't think her and Jake were the best match in the world. Probably for the best, even though we may see some more of her in the episodes to come.
Gia - the most reserved of the remaining crew, but I don't think that means she's any less into it. High walls can be worth climbing! Gia focuses a lot on being "special" in Jake's eyes. I'm cool with that. The half-brother's tough guy routine was a little odd. I think Jake was thrown off with the closing credits Mom-card-reading show, too. My dad's a big "don't let the sun go down on your anger" guy, so I liked hearing that from Jake. I don't find that guilt-inducing tactic (holding frustrations back) as very healthy. It may give you the upper-hand, but what does the upper-hand mean in something going nowhere? Part of the journey in building something good is figuring out ways to bring each other back from an unhappy spot.
Let's go the the Carribbean, mon. (Believe it or not, I think my brother sings that song better.)
J-Woww also serves as a good reminder to me of how not to take a reality show too seriously. The Situation and Co. may be a distant illegitimate step-cousin of the virtuous, classy, and real Bachelor, but relatives are relatives.
Enough jibber-jabber, it's Showtime! I warned you and me, but now I'll go back to doing what I do, instead of what I say: making wide-sweeping universal statements and conclusions! It's getting to the point of the season where the serious dial gets turned up.
Reverse order tonight:
Vienna - I think there is another side to honesty when it isn't a good thing. Sometimes, people say, "I'm just being honest," when instead they are just being mean, jealous, or showing poor judgment. With Vienna, I would argue her "honesty" is often a case of lacking maturity or tact. That's why the girls didn't like her - not because she was seen as a threat. She's extremely close to her dad, yet he didn't know her ex-husband before she married him?! There are bad decisions, and then there are bad decisions. (Ouch, that was too soon.) Eloping with a stranger at 18 qualifies.
Tenley - the ex played a big role in Tenley's time tonight. I think people forget that you marry the family sometimes. Not only does Tenley have to get over him, but the rest of her family does too - especially mom and dad. We can tell her: "he cheated on you; he's a loser." However, an old saying is that it takes you twice as long to fall out of love as it does to fall in it. I don't know claim that's necessarily true, but the fall "out" part isn't always better or quicker because you have an obvious reason. Her family impressed me a lot, and I think Jake loved being asked by papa about respect and virtue. He sees himself as being strong in those areas, so what may seem like grilling was very welcomed by him.
Ali - Her grandma obviously played a big role in her life. It was a softer side that doesn't always come out with her. For some reason that brief mention of death and the finality of family-forming through marriage made me go, Woh. The answer to "can a guy fear commitment through the television?" is yes. It was a hard call with the work situation. She was looking for a YES!, and he gave her a yes. Although Ali made me thumper, I don't think her and Jake were the best match in the world. Probably for the best, even though we may see some more of her in the episodes to come.
Gia - the most reserved of the remaining crew, but I don't think that means she's any less into it. High walls can be worth climbing! Gia focuses a lot on being "special" in Jake's eyes. I'm cool with that. The half-brother's tough guy routine was a little odd. I think Jake was thrown off with the closing credits Mom-card-reading show, too. My dad's a big "don't let the sun go down on your anger" guy, so I liked hearing that from Jake. I don't find that guilt-inducing tactic (holding frustrations back) as very healthy. It may give you the upper-hand, but what does the upper-hand mean in something going nowhere? Part of the journey in building something good is figuring out ways to bring each other back from an unhappy spot.
Let's go the the Carribbean, mon. (Believe it or not, I think my brother sings that song better.)
It's about time Thumper got brought into the mix. :) Best use of a Disney reference goes to Jonah. More thoughts on the Final Four latar...
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