The Poo takes Jenn to dinner at The Melbourne Aquarium. They are surrounded by fish on all sides. It's stunning. Jenn asks him, "How are you feeling about me, not just. . ." "The age?" The Poo finishes. "Yeah," Jenn says. Finally, Jenn. Seriously. "About you, as a person?" The Poo clarifies. He says obviously he's attracted to her, he likes her, he's himself, he just relaxes. So he talked about himself for a change. I think I can sense Jenn giving up. "I have to say you've given me hope again for love," she says, self-protectively. The Poo seems relieved that if he doesn't choose her, at least he's given her hope. What a guy. Jenn tells the camera that she can see herself falling in love with him, but I note she didn't say that to him directly. She does say she doesn't see herself ever getting tired of spending time with him. Well, I'm tired of spending time with him. Let's get this thing over with.
They lie on the pillow/blanket/makeshift bed that seems to be a part of all The Poo's dates and share some "intimacy." That means they whisper, interlock fingers, and tweak each other's nipples. Jenn tells him she doesn't want it to be over. "It's not. It's not," soothes The Poo. At the end of the date, The Poo tells the camera, "This is our last date together before my decision has to be made. The more time we spend together, I feel more and more like I'm falling for Jenn." Not buying it.
The next morning he picks up Amanda for a date. He takes her to a wildlife sanctuary. They pet and feed kangaroos and koala bears. They seem very natural together. They find a log to sit down on and make out. The editors cut in interviews with Amanda, who worries about The Poo's date with Jenn the night before, and Jenn, who says she can't force The Poo to choose her. The Poo tells us, "Jenn and Amanda. I like kissing them. And when I kiss them, I feel something. I like holding their hand. I'm confused. I feel like crap." Hey, Poo! Have you ever heard of cognitive dissonance? They're not the same person! You know that, right? Maybe you should call Hugh Hefner for advice!
The Poo takes Amanda to dinner at a Japanese restaurant that has fiery explosions. So Jenn got water, and Amanda gets fire. Foreshadowing, anyone? He asks Amanda what her favorite part of the date was and she says it was him holding her hand in the car. He plays mock disappointed and they make out. Amanda asks him how he feels about her. The Poo employs the same tactic as with Jenn. He talks about himself. As much as I think Amanda is insecure and tactical, I feel sorry for her when she talks about how far the fall will be if he doesn't choose her. They go lie on the pillowblanketbed and drink champagne. Oh, and make out. She tells him she's totally open to him, and since it's his call, it's scary. Amanda tells the camera she's in love with The Poo.
I'm sure he's in love with you too, crazy face.
On Elimination day, Jenn and Amanda meet by the river to talk about their man. Just kidding! They talk about their age difference. Oh, JD Roth! We can't see through this at all! Amanda tells Jenn that the big difference between them is that "I have a wish list and you have a to do list." Hilarious! Jenn is impressed with the insight, and goes on to say she loves being 48 because she is confident and knows herself, but she can't say she was there at 25. Amanda says The Poo danced around the question of feelings last night. They both nod. Then Jenn says, "Amanda, I want to make it clear to you that I think you're a great girl and if he chooses you, so be it ." Just kidding! She says, "I want to make it clear, that I have feelings for The Poo." It works. Amanda feels threatened. Jenn smiles as she says that they don't know if he's the type of man who wants to teach or be taught. Amanda is very unsure who he will choose.
I choose....me!
We watch them all get ready for Elimination. Both women talk about being nervous and scared, which they've been saying the entire episode. Jenn really wonders if he will pick a 48-year-old woman. The Poo says what sucks about this Elimination is that he'll have to send one home without an explanation. "There's no 'but -- but we don't kinnict. ' We do kinnict!"
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Comments (13)
Ting Lee, thank you so much for recapping this show. I watched this train wreck for lack of anything better to do and your recaps made it all worthwhile. They were so funny and often made me laugh out loud. Will there be a reunion show? That would be the bestest!
I can't believe we didn't get an inadvertent crotch shot of Jen standing on that windy runway in that skimpy dress. I kept waiting for it but it never happened. Maybe they used some double-sided tape on her legs.
I'm not so sure about the romantic date in the aquarium. It was lovely and the light was pretty but every aquarium I have ever visited has had a bit of a smell to it. Not really a place I would want to eat my dinner while smelling the fishy odor.
I kept wondering how The Poo could take time away from tennis. Shouldn't a pro tennis player be training every day? Was it just me, or was his body not "all that?" I think I saw a bit of a gut. I wonder why he agreed to do the show. I am sure he has no trouble finding women to date.
1 of 13 | Posted by LonnaSaur
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Posted on August 8, 2007 7:00 AM
Ting Lee, thank you so much for recapping this show. I watched this train wreck for lack of anything better to do and your recaps made it all worthwhile. They were so funny and often made me laugh out loud. Will there be a reunion show? That would be the bestest!
I can't believe we didn't get an inadvertent crotch shot of Jen standing on that windy runway in that skimpy dress. I kept waiting for it but it never happened. Maybe they used some double-sided tape on her legs.
I'm not so sure about the romantic date in the aquarium. It was lovely and the light was pretty but every aquarium I have ever visited has had a bit of a smell to it. Not really a place I would want to eat my dinner while smelling the fishy odor.
I kept wondering how The Poo could take time away from tennis. Shouldn't a pro tennis player be training every day? Was it just me, or was his body not "all that?" I think I saw a bit of a gut. I wonder why he agreed to do the show. I am sure he has no trouble finding women to date.
2 of 13 | Posted by LonnaSaur
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Posted on August 8, 2007 7:01 AM
This was a complete disappointment. The finale was over-hyped... we "won't believe who he chooses"? On retrospect, it's been painfully obvious that he was going to choose Amanda...if he wasn't going to choose her he would have let her go a long time ago, don't you think? After all, she's a little possessive/psycho. And I think he brought Jenn along because he knew she would handle second place better than any of the others.
LonnaSaur, I think the poo is recovering from an injury, which is why he had time for the show.
Finally, I read something online about the poo meeting the girls' families, Jenn's son, etc. Did I miss something? I know the Australia finale is in a few weeks time.... are they getting extra episodes? (Not that I want to sit through any more of this mess than I already have.... just curious is all.)
Nice work, Ting Lee. I always looked forward to these recaps!!!
3 of 13 | Posted by MCH
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Posted on August 8, 2007 9:28 AM
MCH. Last week the episode before going to Australia the info on my DVR for the show said that the Poo meets the families. But that certainly didn't happen during the episode that aired. But the rest of the show description matched. So I don't know what happened with that. It must have been so bad that NBC didn't even bother airing it. WOW that's saying something if the rest of the show was good enough but that wasn't. This whole show has been so lame. But what would I do if I didn't have a show to watch and complain about?
It always amazes me that men are stupid enough to fall for chicks like Amanda. And stupid Megan. He kept saying how funny she was and she said the funniest things. No Poo, she's an idiot and is not saying these things in an ironic fashion. She really is an idiot. Whatever. Thanks for the life lessons NBC.
4 of 13 | Posted by TheKid
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Posted on August 8, 2007 10:35 AM
Ting Lee's recaps have made this show even more fun. Thank you! The pet names you coined for the cast were especially enjoyable.
RateItAll has had a list going for the show, in which the candidates are rated (http://www.rateitall.com/t-23963-the-cast-of-age-of-love.aspx). I'm afraid the winner isn't going to do too well there!
5 of 13 | Posted by Lennie
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Posted on August 8, 2007 10:57 AM
Agreed! Ting Lee is the poo! I am proud to announce that she will be taking the reigns of The Hills next week, so fasten your seat belts. Kick ass, Ting!
6 of 13 | Posted by Flipit
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Posted on August 8, 2007 11:55 AM
I can't believe I came back week after week for this show. You know, this was so lame I'm craving a new Temptation Island now. My first gripe was with the Poo. I'm a 49 yr old myself, and yes, I like looking at younger men. But really. I just never found anything attractive about him. His personality sucked. Sure he had a nice body. But that was IT. And I never saw a connection between them. Hell, Dick and Jenn from BB have a bigger connection! At least it's feisty.
I honestly think he'd been better off with Maria. Or Jayana. At least they had spunk. And at their age - they would have REALLY shown appreciation for his hard body. Hormones kick ass in your 40's.
Yeah. I'm ready for some Temptation Island.
7 of 13 | Posted by Amythyst
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Posted on August 8, 2007 2:35 PM
I can't believe I came back week after week for this show. You know, this was so lame I'm craving a new Temptation Island now. My first gripe was with the Poo. I'm a 49 yr old myself, and yes, I like looking at younger men. But really. I just never found anything attractive about him. His personality sucked. Sure he had a nice body. But that was IT. And I never saw a connection between them. Hell, Dick and Jenn from BB have a bigger connection! At least it's feisty.
I honestly think he'd been better off with Maria. Or Jayana. At least they had spunk. And at their age - they would have REALLY shown appreciation for his hard body. Hormones kick ass in your 40's.
Yeah. I'm ready for some Temptation Island.
8 of 13 | Posted by Amythyst
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Posted on August 8, 2007 2:38 PM
I forgot to say - Ting Lee I enjoyed the recaps. Made the show a lot more enjoyable.
9 of 13 | Posted by Amythyst
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Posted on August 8, 2007 2:45 PM
Fabulous job as always. I saw the results of this show early on-line but didn't bother to watch the whole last episode. I'm sure your recap is much better than the show. I am so glad Ting Lee will be recapping The Hills. That should be awesome!
10 of 13 | Posted by Beth
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Posted on August 8, 2007 6:18 PM
I thought i was going to have a seizure with all the splicing and screens going right and left and back and forth at the end.
I was also wondering about Amanda's shine in her confessionals.
I couldn't believe they had the pillows/blankets on the aquarium floor. I even made the remark that it was a staple of practically every date. What do you want to do tonight, Mark? "Oh I don't know, just toss a couple blankets on the floor, we'll be fine. Leave the alo-ay also please, in case there's a kinnection."
what a terrible show.
11 of 13 | Posted by DP Hooker
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Posted on August 8, 2007 7:48 PM
Late comment...but did anyone else notice the thing on Amanda's lip during some of her confessionals this ep? Not sure if it was a coldsore or what...but it was gross. The makeup dept was clearly on a budget in Melbourne. Icky.
12 of 13 | Posted by aloveaffairwithtivo
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Posted on August 10, 2007 12:50 PM
I love that you commented on Amanda's greasy face. I was so distracted by it. And I did notice her little lip herpes - gross is right!
There was never any doubt to who Mark was going to pick - during that opening scene when they kept cutting between the two girls you could see that the girl he was giving the boot to was shorter with lighter hair - so even if it wasn't already glaringly clear that he was gonna pick Amanda they blew any pretend suspense by showing that clip.
Plus - the way Mark eliminated anyone that Amanda didn't like was concrete evidence that she was the one.
I love that the whole time this show tried to demonstrate that age doesn't matter, but when his Mom was asked which one she liked she didn't say "Amanda" or "Jen" she said "The young one".
Lonna - I'm with you about his body, there was a gut and it was not attractive. Then again, neither was his deep dark brow ridge and sunken eyes. He was weird looking and dull so I'm kind of glad he ended up with the weird looking creepy girl.
Great recap Ting - can't wait to see what you do with The Hills.
13 of 13 | Posted by TinkerbellAPixie
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Posted on August 12, 2007 10:38 AM