Oy, what a week. To start, let me say thanks for all the comments on my first shot at recapping The Bachelor. I think I got more for that one post than I did on all my RAW recaps combined. No big surprise there. It even got cited on ABC's message boards, which J-Unit, using his best Martha non-emoticons, assures me is a good thing.
Speaking of good things, tonight's episode wasn't. I mean, it wasn't horrible, but it wasn't good, either. Eh, I'm probably just spoiled by last week's rotten eggstravaganza. (Get it? Spoiled? Rotten? My mom's right: I do suck.)
After a quick rundown of last week's action, the remaining ho-pefuls are shown the house where they'll be syncing cycles. At least until Travis decides whether or not they're spongeworthy. Host Chris Harrison tells them there will be two group dates this week, along with one individual date. Since Kristen was given the final rose at the last Rose Ceremony, she gets the first individual date. But before you start hatin' on K-Poem, Host Chris Harrison explains the catch: if Travis decides not to Rose you during the date, you'll immediately be sent home. No bachelor for you!
At that, it's time to open the first Date Box. This one holds a camera, miniature Eiffel Tower, snow globe, toy bus, maps and binoculars. Jennifer reads a card from Travis with the names of the girls who'll be going on this date: Jihad, Cole, Elizabeth, Yvonne and SaraH. "I can't wait to explore Paris with all of you," she reads. "Dash, Travis." Who reads like that? I can't wait to hear the vows at her wedding: "I do. Period."
"I may have gone to med school," Travis tells us before his first group date, "but there's no textbook on how you date five women in a foreign country." No textbook, I'll give him. But surely he's seen Caligula. This first group date turns out to be a double-decker date bus tour of Paris. Yawn. While driving around and drinking wine, Travis asks the girls to name one activity they can't give up. Besides kissing his ass, of course. Jihad says yoga and riding her bike on the beach. Yvonne says shopping, because that's "exercise while looking good." Hey Yvonne, you know what else is exercise while looking good? You. Walking away. Not that Yvonne has a nice tush or anything, I just want her Lisa Rinna-lips off my TV.
During their alone time, Cole tells Travis she's ready to be in a committed relationship. To prove it, she gives him a mini-rose. I bet on their individual date she'll only give him a fingerjob.

Say "Stinky Cheese!"
Meanwhile, back at the house, Kristen is acting goofy (big surprise), and asks the other women to help her make a dress out of toilet paper. Since when did Kristen turn into MacGyver? No wonder I'm strangely attracted to her. She talks to the camera about her upcoming individual date. "I’m feeling excited and... excited," she says. Other things she's feeling: excited.
The second Date Box is delivered. Inside is a note about Kristin's date: a boat ride on the Seine. Or, as the girls pronounce it, the Sen. Maybe it's my Ohio accent shining through, but I always thought it was pronounced Sane. Whatever. I live in Colorado now, so who cares how Ohio pronounces it.
For a special treat, Travis takes his harem to the top of Triumph Arch, where there are tables and more drinkie-drinks waiting. Unfortunately, the drizzle that's been plaguing them now turns into a full-blown downpour. On the plus side, it's probably the first time Travis has ever been responsible for getting six girls wet at the same time. Ever the gentleman, Travis gives the women the dry chairs and sits down in the puddly one. I bet he's one of those guys who offers to lie in the wet spot, too. Of course, this type of chivalry gets him nowhere, as Yvonne demands he present the rose NOW!
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Comments (28)
I do. Period.
That was great! I think he will chose Canadian Sarah.
1 of 28 | Posted by Emily
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Posted on January 18, 2006 9:43 AM
Yay! Another awesome recap! I can't wait til next week's!
I love, by the way, the "doy" shots of Travis you keep getting for us. Love 'em.
I haven't earned any favors yet, but is it possible for someone, anyone, to capture Yvonne's descent into "WTF?" over the course of the show? By the end, her face was huge and heavy and masculine and no effin' WONDER she was sent packing.
2 of 28 | Posted by Jess
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Posted on January 18, 2006 9:48 AM
P.S. My pick (cuz she's my fave) is Susan. She's just so pretty! (
3 of 28 | Posted by Jess
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Posted on January 18, 2006 9:49 AM
I like susan too!!! I freaking hate Sarah from Canada, shes too young and annoying, that relationship ain't gonna go so far after paris
4 of 28 | Posted by G
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Posted on January 18, 2006 10:15 AM
I have a caption for that pic-
"Look Dr. Stork, my eggs are rotting!"
Great recap copygodd-as usual.
5 of 28 | Posted by zoobabe
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Posted on January 18, 2006 10:40 AM
It's obvious that it's going to be either Susan or Sarah from Canada. I like them both. I think he lied when he said that if he would kiss anyone it would be her(Sarah), becuz he was going to kiss Susan until he got interrupted! Great recap copygodd!!
6 of 28 | Posted by Nikki
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Posted on January 18, 2006 11:14 AM
Paris doesn't look so romantic on TV because of the closeups and artificial lighting. I just spent Christmas week there and have to say it's charm is in it's breathtaking views. The old world architecture is plentiful and that combined with the amazing layout and views from almost everywhere make it overwhelming.
Also, Parisians make out everywhere, all the time, no matter what. You start to feel like the only one who didn't know it was a makeout party.
Hilarious recap.
7 of 28 | Posted by Lady J
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Posted on January 18, 2006 11:34 AM
Okay, I probably wouldn't be saying this if it weren't for patriotism, but I like SaraH-eh?. Even though she is young and it definately shows, sometimes the surferdude comes out in Travis and it totally matches her. I'm also pretty sure that she's high at least half the time.
Jess: I was really looking forward to a screencap of Yvonne's curled lip as well.
8 of 28 | Posted by EROSion
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Posted on January 18, 2006 11:36 AM
Here's a caption for you: "Travis! Travis! Lookie here! If we just bend over a little bit, we can lick our own..."
9 of 28 | Posted by Bobbie
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Posted on January 18, 2006 11:45 AM
sorry kids, thought i had a shot of yvonne's lip, but i just checked and all i have is one of her with her eyes closed.
and i deleted the ep off my tivo last night.
if anyone has one they'd like to send me, i'd be glad to post it.
10 of 28 | Posted by copygodd
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Posted on January 18, 2006 11:49 AM
Did anyone else get the idea that if he could, Travis would have taken away Tara's and Jihad's roses? I wish he would have-that ould have been awesome.
I have a new drinking game-much like taking a shot every time someone says perimeter on 24-you could take a shot every time someone says "amazing" on The Bachelor. You'll be dead from alcohol poisoning before the show is half over. Speaking of alcohol, did anyone notice how all the women were drinking ice water before the rose ceremony?
11 of 28 | Posted by Victoria
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Posted on January 18, 2006 12:04 PM
I'd have to go with Canadian too. Seems almost normal, to the point where I kinda wonder what she's doing on the show. Susan's very pretty and will go far just for that, but her profile is ridiculous (whoever said she looked like Cassandra from ATNM is right, spooky almost). I wouldn't count out Tara, Jihad, or Jennifer at this point.
But honestly I find it painful to watch these women gushing over the incredible connection they feel for this dull plank of wood. Just once I'd like to hear one woman say, "sorry but you suck I'm leaving". This guy has zero charisma, personality, sense of humour, nothing. And is not even all that great looking (points for being tall and having hair, I s'pose). If I have to listen to him say "I'm the luckiest guy in France right now, I want to thank you ladies for making this such a special day, I wish I had roses for every one of you" (which wouldn't be so awful if he could at least manage to sound earnest or sincere while saying it) one more time, I will HURL.
That O'Connell cast-off was infinitely more entertaining than this dud. What ever happened with him and his pick. Nice enough girl, but I don't think quite sexy enough for someone who's brother's (implausibly) dating Rebecca Romijn.
12 of 28 | Posted by chronic
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Posted on January 18, 2006 12:12 PM
Zoobabe- too funny! that's perfect!
13 of 28 | Posted by Laska
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Posted on January 18, 2006 12:42 PM
OMG! The picture of that chick with the Billy Bob teeth with the caption was. freaking. hilarious. I'm sure everyone at work things I'm retarded now. Thanks.
14 of 28 | Posted by lowtalker
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Posted on January 18, 2006 12:57 PM
They actually pronounce Seine properly - like French people do.
Being French myself I was surprising the whole bunch og gooseheads knew the proper pronunciations but that only confirms my idea that most of the scenes are rehearsed with the production.
15 of 28 | Posted by doriangz
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Posted on January 18, 2006 12:59 PM
I think my favorite part of the episode was not when Kristen put in the orange rind teeth, but when she then attempted to take a sip of her red wine and dribbled a little onto her chin.
I agree about the gushing - I think I was most shocked to hear Jihad (I don't even care to know her real name now) gushing on the top of the Arc about how her ideal end result to the show would be Travis proposing to her in Paris. At that point we can assume she'd known him for what, 2 or 3 days? And had spent maybe 20 minutes of face-to-face time with him? It makes me wonder how any of them survive in actual relationships.
16 of 28 | Posted by KikiFabulous
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Posted on January 18, 2006 1:32 PM
Travis referring to any grouping of B'ettes as "you guys" would also surely be a drinking game doozy. At least give them a "hey ladies" or something once in a while, Dr. T!
17 of 28 | Posted by stepknees
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Posted on January 18, 2006 1:34 PM
Copygod,
I will watch this show just to read your re-caps. You have earned the compliments. The capture captions made me snort out loud, and the K-Whack CPL, Caligula, Sen River and Shakespeare whirling dervish lines were way tooo funny. You are damn good at what you do. We love it!!! Dizzy
18 of 28 | Posted by shesnotdizzy
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Posted on January 18, 2006 2:04 PM
Possible Caption,
Travis, three things I like best are, shopping, walking on the beach and ...
19 of 28 | Posted by shesnotdizzy
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Posted on January 18, 2006 2:06 PM
Zoobabe, pretty good.
20 of 28 | Posted by shesnotdizzy
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Posted on January 18, 2006 2:10 PM
ho-pefuls...priceless!
Does anyone else think that Jennifer looks familiar? I think she's been on another reality show or something, but I can't place it.
I think these girls are the biggest lushes in the history of The Bachelor. The champagne must have been replaced with moonshine or something. I just hope the producers keep it flowing freely.
21 of 28 | Posted by LRo9
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Posted on January 18, 2006 2:12 PM
Oh, LRO9, you stole my favorite thing. I thought ho-pefuls was perfect, too. I can't imagine who these strange women who go on this show are. Does anyone really think that they are going to fall in love with this stranger in less than 2 days and several brief encounters mostly viewed through wine goggles?
I could not believe that one girl trying so hard to make poor Travis laugh on their individual date. It was like she couldn't face life unless she clowned it up. Maybe she has a future with Barnum and Bailey??
Anyway, I'm hooked again. Don't really care if it ends up in true love because the awkward, fumbling path is worth it all.
22 of 28 | Posted by chick110
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Posted on January 18, 2006 2:33 PM
copygodd- I dont even watch this show, but your recap was absolutely HILARIOUS!!!
MrsTimGunn- if they survived other relationships, why would they even be on this show? Was it in SLeepless in Seattle that Rosie Odonnell told Meg Ryan that she doesnt want Love, she wants Movie love. Or something along those lines. Thats what these people want. Movie Love, its fiction. ABsolutely rediculous to think that anyone could actually fall in love doing this stuff...
23 of 28 | Posted by CB
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Posted on January 18, 2006 2:36 PM
"That's V for Victory!"
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The new French sign commemorating "V-D" day when all of France was liberated from this cornball show.
24 of 28 | Posted by Helenann
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Posted on January 19, 2006 5:29 AM
Unless they do something extraordinarily wonderful in the next episode, I think Jihad and Tara are gone. Travis did not seem amused that they busted in when he was with Susan and I think had they not already received a rose, he would have cut them right then.
Kristen's date was painful to watch. I actually felt embarrassed for her. I don't know if she is actually crazy or if it was just the pressure of being on TV with a "get it right or go home" scenario.
25 of 28 | Posted by scorpiella
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Posted on January 19, 2006 11:01 AM
Great recap...
Sometimes it is just too painful watching this show, but I cant stop!
I just love how the girls are like how thoughtful he called my mom for my favorite food, or how thoughtful he got me a cake for my b-day. Come on now he isn't thinking of this crap on his own. Its called the producers!
Oh and he was so totally pissed about those two busting in, they are GONE.
26 of 28 | Posted by karen
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Posted on January 20, 2006 7:37 AM
I forgot one thing... Who the heck brings along those redneck teeth on a DATE??? She sunk her own battleship.
27 of 28 | Posted by chick110
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Posted on January 21, 2006 9:17 AM
Okay, here's what you do,....find a picture of Ron Howard as Opie on the Andy Griffith show, and you tell me - is that not our beloved Dr. Stork!??? Hell, he's even a taller more buff version of Richie Cunningham! I would bet you a trillion bucks he'll be bald by 45!!!
Please, I urge you - check out the Ron Howard pictures!
28 of 28 | Posted by Gillian
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Posted on January 24, 2006 6:22 AM