Before I get to my advice for the ladies, I wanted to share what was going on in my head as I watched Week 3 (otherwise known as the "I need a daddy, whoops I mean husband" episode).
A Few Random Thoughts
-I've never been to wine country, but if I ever go, I'm excited to be able to drive on the left side of the road with a steering wheel on the right side. I thought for sure that this was a scene from a final episode near Costa Rica. I thought it was a sign that Emily would be in the top 4.
-Seal had another song besides "A Kiss from a Rose"?
-How did Seal get get Heidi Klum? The guy has a gap in his teeth and a messed up face. Am I upset? No. Impressed. This is yet another example of a man's ability to outkick his coverage. This phenomenon happens regularly! Attractive women are always willing to ignore the outward appearance factor and focus on a man's inner beauty. Unfortunately the same cannot be said for me. For the average looking woman, you will never have the chance to marry George Clooney, Brad Pitt or Derek Jeter. On the other hand, I honestly believe an average looking man could marry Carrie Underwood, Angelina Jolie or Marissa Miller.
-Is there an attractive bachelorette that hasn't been divorced, pregnant or had a recent death in their family? Which brings me to my next question...
-Where do they find these people? I've personally witnessed a real world casting opportunity, but never have I witnessed any other reality television show casting. Most of the women are models or actresses that are trying to get some TV time right?
-What is with all of the neon green outfits that the girls were wearing on the group date? I want film of the three hour catfight prior to this scene when the girls were fighting over who was able to get the red, purple, black and blue outfits.
-"Jaime Greene is my therapist" I can't believe Mr. Bach Blogger didn't mention this scene at all. This was groundbreaking Bachelor history. My first thought was "This is new". But it was quickly followed up by "This is weird". Although it did create...drumroll please...
The runner-up quote of the week.
Jaime: Your focus is how do you create the connection. Tune into it.
Brad: I'll heed the advice, tonight is a cocktail party
I loved the way Brad said that last line. Almost like, of course I'll establish a "connection", alcohol is involved.
The quote of the week.
Michelle: "I wish these ninjas would just kidnap these other girls, haul them off and take them into the desert"
I suspect that these comments were followed by advice for how the ninjas were going to use their swords to make sure the girls never came back, but death threats are frowned upon on The Bachelor.
Advice for the Bachelorettes
Ashley First Impression S - First of all, let me tell you that you look really good in the pick that The Bach Blogger posted. But there was one of your comments during week 3 that really made me question your intelligence. "It means so much to me that Brad picked A Kiss from the Rose". Wise up Ashley. Brad didn't pick that song. Seal was the only singer they could book on such short notice. You had decent chemistry with Brad, but I disagree with the Bach Blogger. This looked too much like a friend date to me. I didn't see the chemistry. Also, I couldn't imagine losing my parents and I wonder if it would be possible to not bring it up constantly, but I think you would have been better off not bringing up your father's death on the first date. Did it matter to Brad? I think it did. Brad gave you the rose and then gave you a hug, but he did not give you the passionate kiss that you wanted. This looks like it is heading into the friend zone.
Emily - You answered my week 2 question. Thank you! You were 18 when you were pregnant. This was an important Bachelor moment as it (a) revealed that Emily was 18 when she had her daughter, (b) revealed that Madison was on the show to promote her career but has a heart and couldn't go through with the act any further and (c) that Emily is unaware of her beauty. At the end of the scene she says, "I'm nervous about telling Brad, but I still want to look cute for my date". I don't think that will be a problem. Emily is very very atractive. I still want to see her without makeup, but she was less put together in this scene and I was still impressed.
Alli - I've never understood the whole one strap dress trend. To me it just looks strange. Yes you are showing more skin, but can't you accomplish this with thin straps or a strapless dress? I'll excuse this one, but what I can't excuse is that big ribbon? Maybe I don't appreciate the ribbon because I don't understand fashion, but neither does the average man. This is not attractive. The only thing this tells me is that if you and I started dating, you are going to embarrass me in public in the future. Then, you showed your lack of confidence with the outfit by making a joke about you wrapping yourself up as a present. The result? Brad gave you a nice hug. You were on the fence to begin with, but you just signed your death sentence. I'll give you two more weeks tops. Bye bye.
Jackie - Don't think you are off the hook. I noticed your ugly red flower shoulder strap.
Chantal - Divorced? Your dad died? Where did this come from? You started crying which is a big no-no this early in your "relationship" with Brad, but I think you recovered well. You put a smile on your face and joked around immediately afterwards. This lightened the mood and put Brad at ease. Well played. Your best move though? Going in for the kiss. Advice for other women: If you slip up and get into a deeper conversation than you had intended on a first date, you need to do two things. #1) Lighten the mood and #2) make sure you stay out of the friend zone. Did it work for Brad? Absolutely. At the cocktail hour, Brad told Chantal that he felt like he let her down. She was clearly on Brad's mind. Another interesting subplot, Chantal vs Michelle.
Marissa - Great work! Simple dress. Check. Hair back. Check. You looked great.
Shawntel - Best date award for the week. You looked good (yellow is your color by the way) and you looked like a bad ass in the movie scenes. The momentum is definitely going great. Not too fast, not too slow. You stayed out of the friend zone with your kiss and you are a fun girl. The future is bright.
Michelle - "I'm not going to lie. I hate them", "I don't want to share him with anyone!!". You are an emotional basketcase! But the most interesting quote you had was this. "When I kiss it is going to be a Sensual, Sexy, Slippery kiss" This was weird. I'm not sure what to make of this comment. Should I be turned on? What is a slippery kiss?
Parting Words for the Departed Bachelorettes
Madison - Your fangs were cool. You turned out to be a nice girl, but I don't understand how you could be a model. Cute? Yes. Model? No. Perhaps a vampire or S&M model? If anyone knows, please share.
Kimberly - Your parting words were perfect..."I have no regrets. I wouldn't have done a thing differently. There just wasn't that connection."...but then you kept talking and ruined your legacy..."I think that he was intimidated by me. I'm talented, smart, successful. Some men find me attractive. The list could go on. I could turn around tomorrow and start dating someone. F Brad". YIKES!!
Sarah P - Did you really think you had a connection with Brad? Rejection sucks and I can understand if you are embarrased, but being heartbroken over the 5 minute alone time you had with Brad on your group date is pathetic.
Hopefully next week's episode will be more exciting. I expect at least two more weeks of obvious eliminations until we start dropping contenders.
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