I mentioned I'm not blogging this season, right? Good. Just so we're on the same page.
But random comments by me (and you) can be found here each week when I get around to watching, which, this week, was Tuesday night:
* Is there no communication between Brad and the producers when deciding on a date? Clearly, Brad didn't choose to go on the most expensive karaoke date ever and book "Mr. Seal" as the surprise guest. That's something the producers agreed to in order to jumpstart Seal's career, never once stopping to ask Brad if he can, you know, carry a tune. That was just an embarrassing display of singing. And considering Ashley the Nanny has been terrified of singing before anyone her whole life, you have to ask yourself why this happened at all.
* Now I know why agent for Mr. Seal approached the show: I've been humming that damned song for two hours now and I don't foresee a quick coda.
* I like Ashley the Nanny. She felt like her deceased father, who loved the song, was there singing along with them. Presumably as he was rolling over in his grave.
* Does anyone like the play-acting we have to endure each season? This time it was an action "movie".
* Speaking of play-acting, I get the very real sense that Hideous Beauty Michelle (are all Michelles jealous sociopaths or just the ones on this series?) is playing a role. It's way too over the top. There has been zero consequence for any of the previous "villains" in past seasons, so there's no down side to be bat-shit crazy. More screen time, and you can always blame the editors for giving you a bad edit.
* When the Seattle Tough Chick got all verklempt with Brad, nobody interrupted her. Which just goes to show the producers are behind all the interruptions. Shocking, I know.
* Last week I wrote that according to this show, "all southern belles are widowed single moms who are the salt of the earth." I completely forgot the other parallel to the last one (anyone remember her name?): both of them lost their husbands in a plane crash. What are the odds? Emily was brave to take that little plane with Brad. I wouldn't have. (As an aside, she kinda reminds me of Dolly Parton, without the lung capacity.)
* I really like Shawntel the Funeral Director. At least what I've seen so far. She really reminds me of someone but can't quite figure out who. The only name I can come up with is Jo from The Facts of Life.
* In what world is the Vampire a model? The netherworld, maybe.
* Therapy must really work. After just two minutes with his L.A. therapist, Brad "finally reached the turning point".
* Did the Toothless Vampire selflessly take herself out of the running, or did she realize she had no chance and wanted to save herself the embarrassment of the roseless walk of shame? Methinks the latter.
* Sarah the Rejected Real Estate Broker's running mascara was a thing of beauty and a joy forever. I don't want to poke fun of any pain she might be feeling, but I'm sure she's over it now and she and her family and friends all shared a mighty guffaw over her impeccable Lucille Ball impression.
That's all. I'll be back to not blog about next week's episode. Until then.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Week 2: Brad hasn't quit yet
Still not posting... still not posting... still not posting.
But while I'm here, it's amazing the loonies they get each and every season, isn't it? Do they know ahead of time which ones will be psycho crazy? Or is it just luck of the draw?
I thought each of the one-on-one dates (the dentist and the artist) were both good, but I think the dentist is probably better suited for the 2-time Bachelor. Jackie's just too cute, young and naive. Brad described her as sophisticated but she looks like a flighty, artsy tomboy to me. In a good sense.
Don't remember too much of anyone else but I did notice he kept the vampire around another week because, you know, he's serious about finding a wife.
More atrocious and ridiculous fake acting on the group date and I see they're going to be doing more fake acting in an upcoming episode. Because that never gets old. Can't wait till they break out the helicopter.
It was nice to see whatserface and whatsisname again. God, I'm bad with names. Roberto is the guy... Oh, and Ali. Is that the correct spelling? I hate to be catty but someone should tell Ali that slacks are a nice option.
Glad the two drama queens made a quick exit. One more to go with the Utah beauty. I can't believe they made her spend her 30th birthday on national TV filming a public service announcement for the Red Cross, those rat bastards. If I've learned one thing from watching this show over the years is that drop-dead gorgeous women are Trouble with a capital T, that rhymes with B, which stands for Bitch. And that all southern belles are widowed single moms who are the salt of the earth.
Oh, and my pet peeve – duplicate names. I say it each season. There really is no need for contestants with the same name. Surely there's a large pool of candidates. If they find they have two with the same first name, tell one of them they'll invite them back to the next season. Either that or call one of them by their middle name. But it's too confusing with a room full of strangers. It's hard enough keeping up with the ones with different names.
That's all I got. Thanks to my loyal readers Jenn and Anonymous for their comments. Keep 'em coming. Surely you guys have more to say than I gave you.
But while I'm here, it's amazing the loonies they get each and every season, isn't it? Do they know ahead of time which ones will be psycho crazy? Or is it just luck of the draw?
I thought each of the one-on-one dates (the dentist and the artist) were both good, but I think the dentist is probably better suited for the 2-time Bachelor. Jackie's just too cute, young and naive. Brad described her as sophisticated but she looks like a flighty, artsy tomboy to me. In a good sense.
Don't remember too much of anyone else but I did notice he kept the vampire around another week because, you know, he's serious about finding a wife.
More atrocious and ridiculous fake acting on the group date and I see they're going to be doing more fake acting in an upcoming episode. Because that never gets old. Can't wait till they break out the helicopter.
It was nice to see whatserface and whatsisname again. God, I'm bad with names. Roberto is the guy... Oh, and Ali. Is that the correct spelling? I hate to be catty but someone should tell Ali that slacks are a nice option.
Glad the two drama queens made a quick exit. One more to go with the Utah beauty. I can't believe they made her spend her 30th birthday on national TV filming a public service announcement for the Red Cross, those rat bastards. If I've learned one thing from watching this show over the years is that drop-dead gorgeous women are Trouble with a capital T, that rhymes with B, which stands for Bitch. And that all southern belles are widowed single moms who are the salt of the earth.
Oh, and my pet peeve – duplicate names. I say it each season. There really is no need for contestants with the same name. Surely there's a large pool of candidates. If they find they have two with the same first name, tell one of them they'll invite them back to the next season. Either that or call one of them by their middle name. But it's too confusing with a room full of strangers. It's hard enough keeping up with the ones with different names.
That's all I got. Thanks to my loyal readers Jenn and Anonymous for their comments. Keep 'em coming. Surely you guys have more to say than I gave you.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Bachelor Rerun
I guess I should let my faithful readers know I've retired from Bachelor blogging. I'm still watching, though... so far. Hoping Womack either doesn't choose anyone again, or they don't choose him. And why should they? How serious can he be in looking for a wife when he keeps around the vampiress? She has potential? Gimme a break.
What? That was almost blog-like. I better stop now. But I'd love to read everyone's comments. Who knows, it may even inspire me to add a paragraph every week.
Over to you.
What? That was almost blog-like. I better stop now. But I'd love to read everyone's comments. Who knows, it may even inspire me to add a paragraph every week.
Over to you.
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