It's my only season too. I didn't even watch all of it. I think he chose well. Moanica = Drama. It wouldn't have lasted. I kept wishing they'd get Moanica's stepmom in that limo to help the poor girl out.

Very funny recap, Copygodd.

This season seemed much shorter than other seasons-which isn't neccessarily a bad thing. However, I do like to watch the catfights during the group dates more than the lovey-dovey one-on-one time, so I wish there had been more of those. I was surprised at the ending but honestly I didn't think either one was great so I didn't really care.

Great recap copygodd, but why did you scream the last part of the recap? :)

Great Recap Copygodd. What a lamo season. Kudo's to you for making it through. I just had to mention this; did anyone else notice the way she spoke about Trav's brother-in-law? It was like she was attracted to him. She said something like, I could have some very long, meaningful conversations with him. I just thought it was kinda weird. Especially when she couldn't express her feelings at dinner. I could just hear the crickets in the background. Maybe that was the turning point for Trav. I have been reading different articles stating that him and Sarah are not together anymore.

I read the same articles you did Nikki. Apparently the whole charade made him want to get back with his ex-girlfriend of 5 years. No big surprise there.

VERY funny recap. I loved Trav's dad too because of how he acted with Moana...it seemed like some revenge from Trav's visit with HER psychotic/Jesus freak dad.

Speaking of nipple slips...her nipple was actually popping out of that dress from the moment she stepped out of the limo before going into the chateau. And Chris Harrison just stood there looking at it the entire time. Perv.

There was a point in Dr. Stork's speech to Sarah when I thought he really might not pick her either and just go with, I don't know, maybe Chris Harrison. It was when he dropped the big "BUT..." bombshell. Of course, my husband yelled out "I'm already dating Fabio!!!" Ah, what could have been.

When Moana's limo stopped at the chateau, I noticed Moana's left boobie trying to greet Host Chris too. It almost jumped out of her dress.
Anyways, I thought there was some harsh editing... poor girl Moana is crying her eyes out in the limo after being dumped, almost hyperventilating and they didn't even give it 3 seconds before Host Chris's giddy voice yells 'UUUUUP NEXT!! The moment you've all been waiting for!!" The ending was so bad. I think it's clear that Travis & Sarah are not together anymore.
But hey, good job copygodd!! I'll miss your recaps. See you when the next Biggest Loser season starts or something. :)

Nikki, I noticed that too and meant to say something in my post...Moana was COMPLETELY flirting with him! It was kind of creepy because I'm pretty sure he liked it. Where are these articles??

I was waiting for this recap copygodd- thanks for the laughs! By far this was NOT the most romantic season. I didn't even get teary-eyed at the end b/c it was so blah! He went with the safe pick, no chemistry. Moana could have done better with his parents, but at least he seemed to be attracted to her more than Sarah. I believe the breakup rumors are true, b/c Travis didn't seem to be in the process of falling in love-just getting throught the end of the season. Either way- it's always better when they propose at the end (even if it's cheesy).

Two Words...

Bacon McFatty

Blah, I haven't even watched this yet, but I did see the Moana-denial. God, that was unbearable, I thought that "but" would never come.

As for the limo, yet again I notice that Moana sure does "cry" funny. Loads of histrionics but where are the "tears", although pretending to wipe away the tears that aren't there is pretty effective. But please, all that heaving and gasping, that's the way 5-year olds cry. For some reason, I'm having like an ancient flashback of that bit Eddie Murphy did in Delirious on the way kids cry. Christ I'm old *sob*.

Oh, my god. I almost punctured my own eardrums to not have to hear one more minute of Moronica's random babbling about souls shining/rocking to the core/devastation/crawling back into her shell crap she kept spouting. This chick needs to crawl out of her poetry books and thesauraus and find some freaking crazy pills.

I forgot one thing. "Riding blimp" - Go Lenny!! Hehe.

LRo9, I think I read the articles on bricksandstones.blogspot.com. It was supposedly from someone that knew Trav's sister. Like southerngal said, he got back with his ex of five years. Something about going on this show made him realize that they are made for eachother. Which just goes to show that the guys that go on this show are only in it for the fun and fame. And he can't really scold Susan for still having feelings for her ex, because obviously, he still had fresh feelings for his ex.
All in all, it was a pretty boring season. Ahhh...how I long for the drama of Laguna Beach. Not too sound like a teeny bopper or anything, (which I wish I was), but it made for some good tv.

WAIT a second...

That "recognition of your soul in another shining back at me" line was lifted from Owen Wilson in Wedding Crashers. Am I right?

During Rachel McAdam's toast scene. Please, someone else confirm this for me, because if it's true, Moanna's depth goes as far as the frat-pack movie genre.

Please... someone help me confirm this.

(teehee, Moanna lost.)

Also... can we have a cry-off between Moanna and that skinny blonde from the new Real World?

No one hypervenilates like that anymore. It's a shame.

Found it: "True love is the soul's recognition of its counterpoint in another." Owen Wilson - Wedding Crashers

LRo9 (#7)

You can read some of the articles at:

http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/

You will need to scroll down. (Shout out to my other favorite blogger, Andy D!)

I hope the rumors about Sarah and Travis are not true. I want them to live happily ever after, but it is doubtful.

I think the most romantic season ever was Byron and Mary. They rock!

jlove you are right!

Freaking hilarious...I wonder if he "had her at hello"....barf.

BTW, Loved the recap Copygodd!

Jlove, I believe you are right, also taken from a poem, I believe Consequences?

The long silences between Moaner and the family was very painful to watch. Almost as if Moanas intire dialogue was taken from poems that she has read throughout the years, and drawn upon to articulate (spew out rather) when it's time to impress someone.

From what I have heard Moaners myspace page is full of very dark and troubling poems written by her right after the finale aired.

It seems as though nothing really comes from her heart. Very rehearsed to me.

I also read that Travis has taken a position at St. Anthony's Hospital in Summit County CO

Don't the couples usually due interviews shortly after the show ends?

Oh Copygodd. Consider yourself lucky that you missed the first 15 minutes of the show. As Sarah did that idiotic "Tootie Ta" dance again, this time for the family.

Maybe that is why him and Sarah broke it off. I know she kept saying she couldn't wait to get back "home" with him again. And I know she didn't look thrilled at the idea of leaving Nashville. But he was set on living near the mountains.

Also a great point about Moana's words being rehearsed. I never looked at it that way. Everything that came out of her mouth did always sound poetic and made up. But it was all part of her persona as a very "deep and emotional" person. Maybe someone else was doing some acting???

Is no one going to comment about Travis's mother's hair? i think back in junior high we used to call that the maxi-pad with wings!

jlove -- You are right.

Claire Cleary: What is true love?
John Beckwith: True love is your soul's recognition of its counterpoint in another.
Claire Cleary: It's a little cheesy but I like it.
John Beckwith: I read it on a bumper sticker!

Even though Moanica was a little pretentious, I don't have any doubt she was genuinely destroyed by the Storkmeister. I felt almost guilty watching that scene of her sobbing uncontrollably (and even more guilty because I was also staring in disbelief at her left nip slowly emerging from her dress, with no pixelation!). The cruel part of this show is there is always one guarded/reserved girl who the bachelor encourages to come out of her shell and she is inevitably the one that gets dumped for her trouble. This show is set up to make people think they are falling in love, kind of like when you meet someone on vacation (or summer camp when you were a kid) and everything is perfect and when you try to get together with them back in real life they never seem as good as you thought.

This show sucks anyway, but this one was the worst yet. Trav is a dork, Moana was mental, and Sarah was boring as hell.

Bring Moana on as the next Bachelorette, though, I say - talk about good TV!

Moana was downright creepy. I'm sorry. I'm sure a lot was editing and maybe even partially scripted - who knows, but she seriously weirded me out. Like you said, NO ONE talks like that!!! And the way she was with his parents was just unacceptable in my opinion.

Personally, I thought Sarah was sweet - even if not as pretty as some of the other girls.

But I, like others, have read about their break-up - although I will say that I don't think the part about him getting back with his ex is true because he commented that his longest relationship was two years, so there wouldn't be a "girlfriend of five years" to get back together with.

EXCELLENT recap, btw.

I am so gload copygodd you screenshot the picture! I was dying that the neice put PlainSarah's mole on the picture. HAHA!

And thank god production finally relaxed PlainSarah's hair for the finale.

WAA WAA. Bring Moana back for bachelorette, my Tivo is there.

Thanks for giving me credit for my nipple-spotting skills. i'm honoured.

I've also been trying to read moana's myspace entries and it is downright AWFUL. awful. but so awful it's funny. i just can't believe she kept going on with her "poetic" charade.

are we really surprised that they're not still together? there was absolutley zero sexual chemistry between those two. she probably did a "Tootie Ta" strip tease for him and that was the end.

Bauer's sweetheart- you are so right about tha hair! How could I have forgotten to mention it? It was pure awfulness, and it looked like that everytime she was onscreen, so she obviously did that to it on PURPOSE!

Long-time lurker, first time poster. Sorry - always wanted to say that. Anyway, I laughed out loud throughout this entire re-cap. I usually worship B-Side on here, but I have to say that you, Copygodd, have earned a place on my altar as well. [You had me at taco-blocko and the mention of the DSM. People who work in the mental health field greatly enjoy reference to twat-swats and Diagnostic and Statistical Manuals - HOT!] : )

Also, a friend and I decided that Moana looks a lot like Squiggy from Laverne and Shirley when she has that little wave of hair on her forehead. Anyone else see the resemblance?

ra - your comment about Squiggy made me snort with laughter!

Been watching this in small doses. My God, did Moana crash and burn on that dinner!!!! I thought she was crazy before, but holy f*cking shit!!!! Was she even trying to make a good impression. And how stupid does Travis have to be to dismiss the whole thing, "oh you just haven't seen Moana's "fun side". Dude, that is Moana. Best part though was when Papa T was asking that question and she kept on interrupting him and trying to cut him off. Serious batshit there. Oh well, the nieces like her anyway. Get the feeling they weren't to keen on PlainSarah's recycled toddler dance.

I do think PlainSarah is quite alright. But alludes a few times to the fact that she doesn't yet love Travis only his qualities. Her sheer obliviousness to their complete lack of chemistry was hard to stomach.

Not to surprised to find this has all sent Travis running back to his ex. Personally I'd never be able to take back anyone who's ever listened to Moana and called her deep.

Worst season ever.

Cindyloo,

Glad to be of service. : )

I think Travis should have taken Moana. Granted, I never saw an episode of this season, but just based on her cool name and the fact that the other girls hated her.

But what do I know? I'm just riding blimp.

ok I'm sorry!!! But how exactly did Moana turn into Moanica again??? are you going to make me go back and read from the beginning?!

Moana was up to her usual stunts trying to seem more worldly and sophisticated than the other b'ettes by smoking a honking bit cigar -> Monica -> Moanica. I always thought women tend to look kinda desperate doing this, even when it was actually the "cool" thing to do 10 years ago.

thanks chronic! smoking is bad for you, she just took some years off her life to impress Dr T for that one!

Ring on the string and not on the finger = break-up within four months.

I can't help but think that Sarah wouldn't have thought Travis was so "perfect" for her if he wasn't from Nashville. And what was up with that comment his brother-in-law made about Fort Worth?

Moana is crazy. Plain and simple. The girl is in desperate need of Zoloft. Or a lobotomy.

And, yes, copygodd, I will miss you. But I sincerely hope the next thing of yours that I read is not Moana as The Bachelorette. Ugh-I seriously could not take that,

ah, thanks all. it was a pretty crappy season, but i was glad to help.

as much as i hated moanica, i think it'd be great to see her as the bachelorette. although where they'll find 25 guys interested in her...

don't forget, i still have two more beauty and the geek recaps left, then it looks like i might be doing some show called 8th and ocean. anyone ever heard of it?

p.s. ra (#31), wish you'd have mentioned the squig earlier. i could've had some real fun with that...

I know - a day late, a dollar short...I came into this season at the tail end.

I will be more on top of things next time. : )

So TVGasm/copygodd is going to recap 8th & Ocean... Awesome. I am embarrassed to say that I already have my DVR set to record the whole season when all I've seen or heard about it is the commercials with half naked models (some of those men are looking DAMN fine though). But it actually looks kind of original and interesting, which is very rare coming from boring MTV.

It's official...if anyone even cares...the doc and the teach are not together. If you ask me, they never were together. I mean, the show barely aired a couple of weeks ago and they are now saying they've "broken up" - yet they haven't even been able to see each other since November. Weird.

Oh and in case anyone wants to know where I read it, it's here:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060307/ap_en_ce/tv_bachelor_split;_ylt=AlXmRNcXQw5wPSZcnMvRIDIXCGYD;_ylu=X3oDMTA4dDg2MG9mBHNlYwMxNjk3

Wow...and I really thought they'd make it, too... heehee