Back at the Cabin of Desperation a cooler knocks at the door. It's Date Box Number Two! Amanda runs out to get it and here is the note: "Amanda, Robin, Marshana and Shayne. Let's hit the slopes. Love, Matt." Of course, the important news here is that Noelle gets the other one-on-one date. Pouting Robin finally has something to pout about! Marshana can not contain her glee over Robin being denied the one-on-one. It's quite obnoxious, but then, what isn't obnoxious here?
British handwriting, or production assistant?
Over a candlelit dinner Matt tells Chelsea that he can't stand her sense of humor. This is actually the second time he's played this joke on her and she falls for it. Oh how funny! Matt is such a card! He's still worried though, that Chelsea isn't romantic. So what does Chelsea do? She launches into a speech about how romantic she can be. These girls and their speeches. But what's this? Chelsea decides to follow her speech up with some action! She steps away and makes her own little "fantasy suite card," which we usually wouldn't see for a couple of episodes. Is she trying to sleep over at Matt's cabin? She tells Matt she wants to get to know him "in other ways" and hands him the card. It says, "I would love to spend time alone with you. Can we make our own fantasy suite at your place?" Matt thanks her but says he can't do that yet. Yeah right! He practically knocks the table over trying to get out of there with her. At his place they start kissing and then we see the door close on us. Oh darn, I really wanted to watch that.
It's time for the big group ski date! Shayne and Robin opt for snowboards and the rest of the gang will be skiing. Matt tells us that skiing is one of his biggest passions and I just find that fascinating. As they begin, Robin tells us that her mission for the day is to discover why she didn't get a one-on-one date. As Matt shows Amanda a thing or two about skiing he tells us how hot she looks in her ski gear. I still haven't heard anything about Amanda except that she's hot. Hot only gets you so far, Matt! Then life kicks in. Amanda translates Matt's ski tips into him being a great future father. Oh Amanda, could you be any further off?
Marshana immediately complains that her ski boots are uncomfortable and then Matt gives her a little lesson as well. To us, Marshana complains that if she were a better skier she could have spent the time talking to Matt instead of just trying to stay upright. Wow, she's upbeat.
"It was such a fun date!"
And at the cabin Chelsea brings Noelle a domed tray that serves as her date box. Under the dome is a mug of hot chocolate surrounded by snow. "Real snow!" exclaims Noelle. Guess what, Noelle. It's real outside, too. See how much Matt cares about you? The card says: "Noelle, let's warm up before we hit the ice. Love, Matt." Goody!
Over on the ski lift Matt and Shayne are making out. Matt tells Shayne that her kisses are amazing. I have no idea if Shayne will be getting a hometown date so that Matt can meet her famous father - what do you think? Puh-lease. Shayne wipes out on her snowboard and then she and Matt sit in the snow while she pulls out a compact mirror and proceeds to touch up her makeup. Matt's never seen anything quite so cute.
"Let me taste that lip gloss."
They start rolling around in the snow when who should swoop up but Pouting Robin. She's here to steal her man! She sends Shayne away and then plops down next to Matt to fulfill her day's mission. She brings up the fact that she's the only girl left who hasn't had a one-on-one date and Matt assures her that it's because he knows they've had such a great connection from the start that he didn't need the one-on-one time with her to figure that out. Robin tells us that's the answer she wanted to hear and she'll be really surprised if she doesn't get a rose. Oh, won't we all.
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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