JonBenet doesn't know why they were laughing. Adelaide felt like "they were laughing at us. I felt kind of embarrassed." Kelly Ripa's husband tells them all the deal. "We want to see if age is a factor when it comes to falling in love." He asks Jennifer what she thinks about dating a guy who is also dating a 21-year-old. She doesn't think it matters.
The Poo begins the "You all look gorgeous tonight" speech. He tells them that age and numbers mean nothing to him and honestly, he doesn't want to send anyone home. If you had seen Mary earlier, Poo, you wouldn't be saying that. Anyhoo.
He calls the women one by one. He keeps JonBenet, but tells her maybe she's shy but he wants a chance to get to know her better. Yay! More great thoughts! And let's see those great morals you mentioned! Post-op Kelli has been worried and insecure the whole show. She says this process is aging her. Maria goes next. She acts like she thinks the whole business is hilarious. Her confidence is appealing and she stays. Mary is next. He keeps her. She doesn't stutter. He tells Jayanna that whatever she's doing, continue doing it. She thanks him in her affected manner, pulling her bottom lip into her mouth. You're precious! Especially when you act precious! Megan stays. He asks Lynn to stay only after he tells her she may think she's showing him who she is, but he doesn't feel it. She's outta here next week. After earlier waxing about how much he loves Amanda's smile and smiling girls in general, The Poo tells her that he wants to see what's behind that smile because seriously, no one is that happy. He keeps Post-op Kelli, saying that although they haven't had a lot of one-on-one time, there's something there. Instead of saying thank you, Kelli says "Please." Ow.
The remaining two 20-year-olds are Adelaide, who may have jumped the net with her "I reeally reeally like you" disclosure and Lauren, who likes to travel and eat. The Poo calls Lauren to him. He tells her she's outgoing and he felt like she really tried to get to know him, but, he gulps, "I'm sorry, I just don't think it would work out." He hugs her. Lauren tells the camera that he's going to miss out because she has a lot to offer like knowing what sushi to order and reading aloud from the Sunday Times Travel Section. Adelaide's gamble pays off, and Poo feels like he knows her better than the other girls.
Jennifer and Angela are the last two. I don't know. Jennifer is pretty old. Angela is boring. Angela says she'll be very disappointed if she's the one to go. Jennifer says she'll be brokenhearted. The Poo calls Jennifer down. She is very beautiful. Her dress is shiny and gold. The Poo says he must be honest with her. "I never thought about dating an older woman and you have opened my eyes to that. But, um..." I feel like he's going to say, "But no can do." He doesn't. He says, "You're a beautiful woman, you look incredible. I just feel... there could be something there." He looks terrified as he says this, the way that a guy does when you catch him realizing that he is in love with you. She glows at him. I'm tellin' ya. So The Poo has to tell Angela she's kaput. He says he had fun at the roller rink. He was looking forward to their one-on-one, but when they did their one-on-one, he just didn't feel there could be anything in the future. Angela doesn't say anything, so The Poo has to say point blank, "I'm sorry. I don't think this will work out." The guy is honest. And I know we're done with her, but is Angela wearing a brooch in her hair? Is it pewter? It looks like a craftsman at Sauder Village made it. In her exit interview, Angela says that being 40 makes her feel like the time period is getting shorter. And she doesn't want to miss out on everything. She just wants to find that "One." Then she cries. For real, she cries. Fade to black.
Awwww! Don't worry! Maybe it'll get better in your fifties!
Alright, Procrastinators, I admit it. I'm hooked. They got me. So what do you think? Will the 20-year-olds get their head in the game and start focussing on The Poo instead of their older competition? Will the 40-year-olds who get Eliminated take home a bucket of sadness and failure? Will The Poo start showing us who he is? Is the Age of Love whatever age you are when you can truly love yourself?
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Comments (10)
Way to go, Ting Lee.
I agree, this show is addicting. Normally I hate dating shows, but the age tension makes this one interesting.
Keep up the good work on the recaps.
I love your nicknames for the ladies...
1 of 10 | Posted by MCH
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Posted on June 29, 2007 8:47 AM
I have to be careful when I'm reading this at work, because It typically makes me laugh out loud. I love Ting Lee's recaps! I don't have time to watch the show, so I watch it vicariously through Ting Lee's eyes...
2 of 10 | Posted by mle428
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Posted on June 29, 2007 11:25 AM
Great ReCap!
Our cable is out (new company) and i have to live through these recaps for the time being..(poor me!)
Anyways, I'm getting hooked on the show and i haven't even watched it YET! (Kudos to you Ting!)
and you know what?...I USED to know Kelly Ripa's Husband's name, until after i read this recap.... For the life of me i CANNOT remember it!..LOL....
Great work, keep it up.
3 of 10 | Posted by twnpeeks
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Posted on June 29, 2007 7:55 PM
Thats funny that you call him (Mark Conswatever) Kelly Ripas husband. If I was doing the recap i would call him Mateo the whole time!
4 of 10 | Posted by sweetleaf
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Posted on June 29, 2007 8:25 PM
The last name of Kelly Rippas husband is Consuelo.
5 of 10 | Posted by herkxena
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Posted on June 30, 2007 6:36 AM
The last name of Kelly Rippas husband is Consuelo.
6 of 10 | Posted by herkxena
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Posted on June 30, 2007 6:38 AM
Typo, should have been Consuelos.
7 of 10 | Posted by herkxena
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Posted on June 30, 2007 6:39 AM
That was a typo, the correct answer is Mark Consuelos.
8 of 10 | Posted by herkxena
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Posted on June 30, 2007 6:41 AM
That was a typo, the correct answer is Mark Consuelos.
9 of 10 | Posted by herkxena
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Posted on June 30, 2007 6:42 AM
"Listen up, Girl. Here's the news: you better zip your stuttering lip and pray your shrink finally gets your bipolar meds right because someday you will have a hot flash and you will cry and shit your drawers and your momma will be too dead to take care of you and your husband will have long since had tender feelings. Really, I've had it with her."
That was priceless!
10 of 10 | Posted by Casey
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Posted on June 30, 2007 12:00 PM