Weeding out the weirdos

Jonah had Lasik today and is a piano short of being mistaken for this dude. We disagreed on which TV show to watch tonight and I guess the blind guy won. For a split second, it made we want to do this (about the 4:57 mark). Thankfully, discretion prevailed...

I thought this week did a nice job of revealing, in the cases where there may still have been some doubt, the true character of some of the ladies. As Jonah so astutely pointed out earlier in the week, Ali has no problem stirring the pot. I liked it when she said "My date with Jake was so special that it is weird to see him go on another one on one..." Someone needs to explain to Ali how the show works.

The dismissals:
Elizabeth got what was coming. Valishia, on the other hand, didn't seem like she had a fair shake. Maybe Jake knew that she wasn't for him, but I would have preferred that she received a little more face time. She did, however, give a very good woe-is-me routine during her departure. I was a little concerned that the producers were going to keep Michelle around just for the sake of keeping a crazy person who can create a lot of controversy, but alas, they didn't have to make that decision because Vienna got a rose.

The soon to be departed:
Vienna has to be one of the next to go. Watching her come back after her one on one, raving how well it went, was like leaving a job interview and stopping by all the remaining applicants in the reception area and telling them how great your interview was. She needs to understand who her audience is.
Ali can leave too. As has been discussed at length, she seems more bully than bombshell. To Jake, she might be an angel, but America knows better.

I know its hard when everyone is competing for the same man's attention, and ultimately, the same "prize," but I would like to see the ladies treat each other with a little more respect. Having watched this show, I think it's safe to say that only women get catty... Maybe they all want to "win" too much, which makes me wonder: do they all like him that much, or do they just want to be the last lioness standing? If I were a part of this show, or the appropriate equivalent, I would have to assess how much that particular affection was worth to me.

Until next time,
Chuck Woolery

Species and feces

I have to start with Michelle. Wow. "I think of myself as very attractive and Vienna, she's totally opposite of who I am ... as far as what I see on the outside." That belongs in a pageant. Next comes the Species talk about the crazy clothes-off animal makeout. Just creepy. Then, she goes with the whole "kiss me and I'll see if there is a spark" routine. I think sometimes when a relationship gets to the end people say "I deserve to hear certain words and do certain things with you before we go our separate ways." It's like a conquer and release mode that's very destructive. Leave gracefully before reaching that point. MUCH easier said than done.

The comedy club was painful. Ouch. I wanted to turn away ... but I couldn't. (Tigger looking for Pooh was OK, the blonde jokes were the winner by default, I guess.) There are a lot of funny girls in this world, and these ladies gave those that are a bad name. I don't know why guys are able to make fun of each other and it not seem catty, but it seems like it is when chicks do it. Any theories or explanations for that would be appreciated.

I would much rather be positive, and I will get there, but I have to talk about my girl Ali first. Tonight, gotta say you were a bit of a bully. Our honeymoon may be over. Stop picking on Michelle and Vienna. These are the weakest links and easiest targets. The impressive move is to pick on another strong individual who is leading people in the wrong direction. Don't be the coach who cuts the 4th string right guard for going offsides to prove how tough you are. Ali, just lay low with the girls, take advantage of your time with Jake, and trust that he's going to make the right decisions in the end.

Ella is alright. "Oh, ma gosh! That's not just a Wal-Mart; that's a SUPER Wal-Mart!" She reminds me of the southern lady in a Garth Brooks song. I learned I'm jealous of dolphin verticals.

Tenley impressed once again. There are people who go through tough stuff in life and decide to keep putting themselves into those situations. There are others who go through struggles and gain compassion, perspective, and humility. Tenley's looking like the latter. I think it's more important to find someone whom you want to have next to you in the tough times than someone to have on your arm at your greatest achievements. If that's what Jake's looking for, Tenley may be his girl. (P.S. I think the pregnancy advertisement was clever editing of a joke she was telling Jake.)

Valishia, we barely knew thee.

Elizabeth didn't go home because she didn't kiss him. She went home because she has two c ... cu ... you know, things down there! Talk about developing a dude's inadequacy issues, geesh. Seriously, she went home because she wanted to play the flirty games. In the real world you may have time for that; here, you don't. You have to take advantage of your time and be sincere. Intimacy requires some level of specialness to share between people, and vulnerability is one of the main ingredients. She didn't want to go there, and it cost her.

Looking forward to road tripping week!