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Thursday, March 14, 2013
12:20 am
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Greetings, Gasmii! First of all, a big THANK YOU to Dashley for covering my ass (again) on this week’s minicap. It’s been a busy week at my job an I was working 12 hour days at the beginning of the week. Anyway, Dashley stepped in a rocked it out like the boss she is and gave us all a great minicap. So, here is the cookies and alcohol I promised:
Because it’s almost St. Patrick’s Day.
So, let’s get right into it. Apparently, the “three-hour live finale” that they’ve been prepping us for is just a studio full of women watching “The Bachelor.” I guess they want them all to be ready when it’s time for the “After the Final Rose” portion of the evening. Chris Harrison comes out and the ladies in the audience are cheering. Really? For Chris? Huh. He tells us that they just got some late breaking news about Sean’s new relationship. It could provide “one of the most beautiful moments in bachelor history.” I hope it means that the new couple broke up immediately after the show wrapped.
Based on the cheers from the audience, it seems like everyone is on Team Lindsay. Then again, I’ve never been able to judge applause. So, let’s go to the show for real. Sean is getting dressed because that’s how every episode starts. He is excited for his family to arrive in Thailand because he thinks they’ll help him decide between Lindsay and Catherine. Snark aside, Sean’s niece and nephew are freaking adorable. Can we just hang out with them for the episode. Smith, Sean’s nephew, is my favorite person ever because he looks right at Sean and says, “Emily didn’t pick you!” In 15 seconds I’ve grown to like this kid more than I ever liked Sean.
Nicely done, young man.
Sean takes this moment in stride and he tells his family that they’ll be meeting Catherine first. Why do Sean’s parents have such thick southern accents but he rocks that midland non-accent? Anyway, Sean’s mom says that, if he’s going to propose to either Catherine or Lindsay, he needs to already know in his mind who he’s going to pick. Mama Sean makes a really good point there. It’s probably a bad idea to propose to one woman mere days after talking about how strong your feelings are for another woman. Sean tells us that he does believe that his wife is here and then he gets Catherine for her interview chance to meet the family.
Catherine tells us that she’s nervous to meet Sean’s family because there is a chance that she will be a part of this family forever. She really is the only person in the world who thinks that there is a chance that either she or Lindsay will really marry Sean. It’s cute how naive these contestants have been. Anyway, there are hugs all around as everyone greets Catherine. Sean’s sister even calls her “lovely.” Doesn’t “lovely” mean the exact opposite in the South?
A toast to this heinous bitch on my left.
Catherine talks about how she used to play football in high school, but then broke her arm so her mom wouldn’t let her play any more. Catherine then became a cheerleader an got hurt more than she ever did playing football. When asked about what surprised her the most about the show, Catherine gives out the standby answer of, “I’ve learned so much about myself and by capacity for feelings.” No, sweetie, you didn’t learn anything about yourself. You got on a TV show, you got to go on a lot of cool trips for free, and then made out with a pretty attractive man for a few weeks. Don’t pretend this is some life changing experience. It’s a reality show where you were part of a harem.
Mama Sean takes Catherine away to talk privately. She wants to see that Catherine has passion. This is where we find out that Sean actually gave Catherine a few of his own nerd notes. Why did we not see this the entire season? That would have at least given us some clue about Sean and Catherine’s relationship. Apparently, that’s when Catherine knew that she had true feelings for Sean. She goes on to say that she knew last week that she was falling in love with Sean. Catherine also admits that she would say yes if Sean proposed. Wait a second. Nowhere in there did Catherine say she was actually in love with Sean. She said she was falling in love with Sean. Those are two very different things. You probably shouldn’t think about getting married until you’re actually in love with someone.
I know this is from “Dance Moms,” but it’s the exact face I made during this little interaction.
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They should think twice about this whole Bachelor Nation thing. Because, you know, I’m their Ambassador to France. I’m not certain this is the image they’re trying to sell.
They really need to redesign the final rose/proposal portion. Put both girls at either end of a very long platform, with the Bachelor exactly in the middle. Ready? 3-2-1 Go!
To make it interesting, they could have obstacles along the way that symbolize the various steps in their relationships with the Bachelor over the course of the season. They could even bring in the former eliminated candidates who can either choose to help or hinder the girls as they race toward the Bachelor.
In the event of a tie, they’ll have a bikini-off, naturally. Although Lindsay would have totally kicked Catherine’s ass there.
If it helps any, the fact that Sean and Catherine say they won’t sleep together before the wedding might actually mean they will get married.
Oh! Thank goodness this show is finally over! I’m starting to get my period! I really enjoyed the fact that there was only ONE guy in that entire studio audience. At first, I thought he was dragged there by his girlfriend. But then at the end you seem him going up to Des and trying to chat her up. You just know he’s been stalking outside her house for the last three months now.
I think Catherine was the better choice if only because Lindsey was so short next to Sean. He looked like he was dating a child. Good job with the recaps this season!
My captcha is pants on the ground. Weird!
If I wanted to know what “Bachelor Nation” nit twits were tweeting about this sleep aid of a finale – I would open a twitter account and read it for myself. Get twitter off my TV OR give me an option to “mute” it OR (best option) let the gasmii tweet about it – at least I would be amused.
Sean the Golden Boy will in no way dishonor his family by breaking this off – even if he grows to loathe Catherine. He said “I will do this only once” and by God (his BFF btw) he will.
ABC needs to gain some perspective as they are pissing me off! “BIGGEST announcement in Bachelor history” “AMAZING SURPRISE revealed after the break”
Oh yeah and hopefully Fliess will spring for Dez to get that snaggletooth fixed before taping starts – so distracting 2 me. Fingers crossed that her brother has no parole violations and can join in all the fun. Since she was raised a HOBO does she actually have a hometown or will she take the final four to her parents 1979 Chevy Custom Van for the meet & greet. I am happy for her as she seems to be a lovely girl just looking for her best friend.
@PopePhilly 12 hr days are no joke. You need to force lots of cookies and Irish Cream to recuperate. And then some more as a prize for doing such a good job recapping >9000 hrs of religious programming.
@Dashley Thanks for giving us such a great mini cap to hold us over.
The best thing about this season was swapping out helicopters for an ice bus and elephant rides.
Going on an elephant ride is high up on my bucket list. I hope Catherine put it in her contract that she’d get at least 2. And had the good sense to mess up her lines so they had to do lots of retakes.
Chris keeps trying to make Bachelor Nation happen because so many of the Bachelorians have also got another religion they’re extremists in. And ABC thinks they’ll widen their demographic if they can secularize it more.
But a better strategy would be to put in more elephant rides.
Lindsey taking those damn stilettos off was as close as this show’ll ever get to having a Great Moment in Television. My opinion of her turned itself upside down. Respect.
My guess is Catherine’s already as bored with Sean as we are. But she’ll stick with her contract and stay engaged till after DWTS because she’s got an awesome tv face and will get work offers.
Thanks for my new vocabulary word of “Bachelor Hair.” I’m going to use it instead of “stripper hair” from now on for the added stigma.
@itchy: There should be a citizenship test for “Bachelor Nation.” It would just be an IQ test. If you score low enough, you’re a citizen of “Bachelor Nation.” As for the proposal set up, I always liked the way VH1 would set it up on their reality shows (“Rock of Love,” “Flavor of Love,” “I Love New York,” etc.). The final two just stand up before our “star” and he or she picks. It made for some wonderfully awkward moments.
@unwise: You win the captcha game! Thinking back, it seems that Catherine would be a nice balance for Sean. Perhaps she’ll bring out a more carefree side to him.
@considerthis: If Sean and Catherine don’t call off the wedding, I’m going to go ahead and assume they pulled a “Trista & Ryan” (I think that’s who it was) hoax and the two have actually known each other and been dating for a while. It would kind of make sense seeing as “The Bachelor” hasn’t actually had the star marry the winner…ever. That would explain why the two were suddenly in love after spending very little time together.
@kthxbai: It’s been a brutal week – Sean and company didn’t help. I have no problem with him being religious. Hell, I’m Lutheran myself (and kind of fall into that “spiritual but not super religious” cliche). However, everyone took it overboard this week. When Sean said that he did nothing but pray the entire week, I had to laugh. Really? Sean was praying while his tongue was down Catherine or Lindsay’s throats? And the “we prayed for his wife since the day he was bore” freaked me the hell out. Also, if there is a God, I’m pretty sure that He’s not listening to Sean’s prayer about who should win a reality TV show.
Glad I could gift you with “Bachelor Hair.” I’ve beent thinking that for ages – they really all do have the same hairstyle.
Oh yeah, that “we started praying for his wife the day he was born” was sheer crazy. I mean, I realize these people are woefully earnest in these sentiments, but do they ever actually listen to themselves?
That’s why I’m kind of hopeful with Des as the Bachelorette. Since she was clearly raised in a more, um, freewheeling family. During her family dinner, I kept waiting for her mom and dad to break out the family bong. “It’s our family tradition, Sean. Here, take a hit.”
Thanks for the love, PP and kthxbai! I was excited to see my cookies and cream … Irish cream!
Pants on the Ground as a captcha is HILARIOUS – and makes me sad for the fact that I don’t have to do captcha anymore on this site. And then I remember that I’m not sad, because most of the time, that stuff is ANNOYING as hell.
Itchy – good point. If any couple from the Bachelor actually makes it to the altar, it’s going to be these two, because they clearly both need to get laid. And now I feel really stupid, because I swear every time Chris previewed the Big Historical Announcement, I really thought she was pregnant. But their dumbass announcement is “our wedding [subtext: if there ever is one] will be on television.” No shit. Didn’t we all KNOW that before they announced it? I just assumed.
I LOVE Bachelor hair! It’s what I strive for every day. I swear I’m not being sarcastic.
And by the way guys – everyone thinking about the number of guys they can cast for Des’ season, or hoping they’ll fix this or that before they start filming… they started filming last week! So sadly, no bangs for Des, and no fixed snaggletooth. http://hollywoodlife.com/2013/03/08/desiree-hartsock-bachelorette-filming-santa-monica/
Oh, and BTW- thanks for calling me a Boss. I don’t think anyone has ever called me that, and I was really, really touched.
I think he’s lucky to have Catherine, and it seems, she really does love him. I’ll just wish them the best and leave it at that. I still never thought it would be Linseed . . . they never talked about anything.
Thanks Pope and Dash, as mentioned, it was a lot, a lot, a lot to cover!
@Itchy: Des’ family will probably be a hit. Like most people, I can’t wait for her final four to meet the brother.
@Dashley: I clicked on that link and the first thing that popped up was an ad for toothpaste! Hahahahaha.
@juddfan: They just kept throwing these massive three-hour episodes and “two night Bachelor events” at us. I needed a vacation after each episode!
i typed a whole thing out but clicked a link and got redirected. to summarize: hahahaha/yes at all of you and I hear that Sean was hooking up with Emily Maynard during the break sooooo this will be interesting hope cath comes out alright she was quite sweet!
Even though I watched this dreck, I had to read “First, Sean came out” about 3 times before it made sense. Sean “coming out” would have been a surprise!
And Chris Harrison’s overuse of hyperbole drove me crazy. “All of America”, “Bachelor Nation”, etc. He is the worst.