"Lovely weather we're having!"
This week is a big one on The Bachelor. Matt has to decide which girls he will be joining in their own hometowns to meet their families! There's really no way of knowing who his favorites are because he's played tonsil hockey with everyone and thinks they're all "brilliant." Maybe a rousing trip down the ski slopes will provide us with the answers we're looking for. Let's see, shall we?
Chris prances into the mansion this fine morning and there is a shocking lack of purple. I do see a couple of magenta splashes, but Matt's favorite color is nowhere to be seen. Chris tells the girls that out of an entire nation of women dying to be Matt's bride, they are the lucky final six. Not only that, but the four that he selects after this next round will be taking Matt to their hometowns to meet their families. This week there will be two one-on-one dates and one group date, but no roses up for grabs until the Big Ceremony. Next Chris points out that he neglected to bring a Date Box with him today, but that is only because the girls are leaving to join Matt in the snow in Sun Valley, Idaho. There are two words in that sentence that alarm me: snow and Idaho. Not fun. The girls obviously have another opinion because they all shriek and squeal and run away to pack.
"Idaho! It's a dream come true!"
As if there were ever any question, Shayne lets us know that she skis really well. She may even teach Matt to snowboard. Then as she's dragging all of her princess luggage to the front door she falls down the stairs. But not in a way that needs an ambulance so it's pretty funny.
So we meet up with Matt over in Idaho and he says something inexplicable: he usually skis in France, but this tops it. Huh? Idaho tops France? No, Matt. No it does not. An SUV pulls up carrying the girls and they all hop out yelling "Wooooo!" Oh, shut up. Matt greets his harem and immediately starts chasing them through the snow and tackling them. Of course, each time a girl is tackled, she equates it with receiving an engagement ring. Marshana puts on a big show of running away from Matt and then when he picks her up to throw her in the snow she squeals and kicks her legs like she's been crowned Miss America. She "complains" to the camera about how she didn't want to mess up her cute snow outfit, but being picked up was sexy. Dream on, Marshana.
Matt deposits the girls in their cabin and breaks out some champagne for a toast. Before he leaves he announces that he'll be back to pick up one super-lucky lady a little later. Then Shayne yells out, "Thank you, Matt!" Shayne, he's along for the ride, just like you are. After a while a miniature sleigh knocks at the door and Marshana brings it in to discover who will be going on the first one-on-one. In slow motion Marshana opens the card and reads: "Come experience a private winter wonderland. Love, Matt." Who is it for? Who is it for? The suspense is absolutely killing me! It's for Chelsea, who decides that Idaho isn't so bad after all. She's never had a one-on-one date so this is her big chance.
After Chelsea leaves the girls sit around and discuss. Shayne says that she's not jealous because she had an amazing date of her own with Matt. I actually have to hand it to Shayne for having a really good attitude through all this. She's been very patient and generous about the whole stupid thing. Who'd have guessed? Noelle and Pouting Robin are the only two left who've never had a one-on-one date with Matt, so they are both on pins and needles to discover who gets the next date.
Matt and Chelsea climb aboard a life size sleigh pulled by two huge Clydesdales and Matt calls out "Tallyho!" to get them moving. Then as they lurch forward Matt spills hot tea in his lap. I can't say he didn't have that coming.
Doofus.
They have inane conversation during their ride - I can't even bring myself to repeat it, but it's basically just falling all over each other. Matt does, however, discover a red flag - Chelsea doesn't like holding hands. Well, I guess she's out. He has to base his decision on something, right?
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Comments (9)
Great recap, but I noticed on the date with Noelle that Matt asked if she would be comfortable with moving "to London...or California?" That's the first he's mentioned anything other than living in England. He is so thinking this is his big opportunity to break into acting. Shayne wins, hands down!
1 of 9 | Posted by steam | Posted on April 17, 2008 7:04 AM
LOL to the "Walk Off" caption =)
2 of 9 | Posted by pixyamiga | Posted on April 17, 2008 7:44 AM
I am so glad that someone commented on Matt copping a feel on Shayne when he was trying to "brush her hair out of her eyes." Smooth move, buddy!!
3 of 9 | Posted by wintersux | Posted on April 17, 2008 8:28 AM
So are you suggesting because Matt didn't care that Robin was hurt that he GASP might not have genuine feelings for any of these hoes?? I won't hear it! Walk off indeed, Honey Gangsta!!!
I don't know one thing about Amanda or Noelle besides she meeps and she has a viscious facial scar from a traumatic accident. And I am expected to believe he is going to pick one of them? I can't see him picking Shayne either, no matter what wise virtues her 17 year old sister may spout to him on her behalf. I still think it's Chelsea and maybe they'll even hold hands at the final rose ceremony!! Teehee!
Great recap again.
4 of 9 | Posted by DP Hooker | Posted on April 17, 2008 12:42 PM
WHAT?!?!?! No mention of Marshana slipping as she was leaving? That gave me a little laugh.
I'm so glad she and Robin are gone. After Robin's final act, how could he not laugh? It was just so childish.
I AM bummed though that I'll never see the famous tea maker. :(
5 of 9 | Posted by ThisShowRocks! | Posted on April 17, 2008 9:09 PM
How is that he is making out with ALL of these girls? In the same evening -- likely, within the hour? If I were one of them, I'd insist he gargle with listerine first.
What's up with Matt cuddling up with Robin, then eliminating her? Then having no kind words for her (even if she was giving him the death stare). That didn't seem very honorable. That last bachelor (what was his name?) at least signalled to the girls fairly directly, even if they didn't see it. While we could tell because we saw the comparison of kisses/cuddling/facial expression, his words and actions to her were not, "And I'm not feelin' it." At least with Holly, he did have the whole 'challenging questions' conversation...
6 of 9 | Posted by rjfrankel | Posted on April 18, 2008 8:42 AM
Marshana is insane and wildly overestimates her attractiveness. She needed to WAlk Off last week. Robin, too. My God....Robin, do you own a mirror? No? Go check out your reflection in the tea maker when you gt home, it ain't nothing special.
I pegged Shayne to win on night 1, and I stand by that prediction. Still, I expected her to be a mean, spiteful Hollywood biatchm, and it surprises me that I don't get that vibe from her at all. High maintencence? Yes. Spoiled? Prbabcy. But all things considered, she seems pretty well balanced and nice.
7 of 9 | Posted by Lynn7 | Posted on April 18, 2008 6:06 PM
To me, the biggest thing about Shayne is that she's very self-confident. And why shouldn't she be.. but what I'm saying is, as hard as this is to admit, there is some solid parenting in her.
It's kind of like, basically, 'this is what we do. we're sane and direct in this life. and if you want something, you don't have to denigrate or break down others in order to get it -- just go after it with confidence.'
Now, I might eat those words if she gets ax'ed next week and throws a colossal tantrum, but I doubt it.
8 of 9 | Posted by Memememe | Posted on April 19, 2008 9:15 AM
Thanks for the great laughs.
I think Matt is genuinely
disingenuous. His British charm has worn off.
Good bye and good riddance to Marshana. And the same to Robin. BORING!!
I bet on Chelsea or Shayne although we're never quite sure where Matt us coming from.
Great recap HG. You're the highlight of my week.
9 of 9 | Posted by malimar | Posted on April 21, 2008 9:11 PM