They spend some time with the clowns who show off their tricks and pretty soon Jenni says she's in her element. Oh, does she think we're at a Phoenix Suns game? I guess it's the next best thing because she does a tumbling sequence for everyone like the big show-off she is. The clowns hang their heads in shame. I am alarmed to observe that I think Jenni is wearing a strapless jumpsuit. Like the kind I would try on at the store and take pictures of myself wearing as a hilarious joke. Brad is so flabbergasted by the tumbling that he pulls Jenni outside for some one-on-one time and tells us that she is the only girl who still makes him nervous. Oh geez. Jenni is so dull to me. I mean, yes she's a perky cheerleader, but she's 27 and... she's a cheerleader. Does she have anything going on that will be useful in life? Or does Brad just not care? Jenni tells Brad she hasn't told anyone about their kiss and he says neither has he. Oh really? Who would you tell Brad? And I mean someone who'd care, not Chris Harrison. Jenni decides it's time to pull out the big guns and tells Brad that her life and her dancing are in Phoenix and wonders if he would be willing to wait for her to finish out the season should things work out between them. She's basically bypassing the porta-wife conversation, not giving him the chance to ask her the classic "Can you see yourself living in my town?" Very brave, Jenni. Brad says that he'll allow her to continue her dancing for the season since she's being kind enough to allow him to date other people. Good one, Brad, heh, heh. Jenni says that she wants to be the one Brad falls in love with, confirming that she is here "for the right reasons," as if there were any.
"That wasn't a portfolio, it was a scrapbook."
Next Brad has a sit-down with Stephy, who goes on and on about her father and how she's dying to marry someone just like him. Oh, did your dad go on a TV show to meet your mom, Stephy? If not, you've got the wrong guy. She tears up thinking about her dad and Brad pats her knee very awkwardly. Next question! How long was your longest relationship? Turns out it was three years and in high school. She's 26. In fact, she literally can't remember the last time she's been asked out. Brad consoles her by saying that he himself has "kind of" asked her out. Ha! Oh Stephy, this isn't looking too good.
Next Brad breaks the news that they will not only be watching the circus, but they will also be part of it. Yay! Everybody scream! What this actually means is that Brad is the honorary Ring Master, so after a clown introduces him as the sexiest Bachelor ever, he comes out into the arena with the girls trailing behind him, welcomes everyone to the circus, then introduces the actual Ring Master. Wow, that was tough. What a huge deal. Brad says he feels like the kid from Titanic, in other words, the king of the world. He really needs to get out more. To places besides the bars he owns.
"I'm flying, Jack!"
The real Ring Master comes out and announces to the crowd that Brad will be awarding a rose by the end of the evening. The crowd starts chanting, "Who cares? Who cares?" They want to see the circus! On with the show. Brad decides to pull McTan Lines into their private box for some alone time. He tells us that he can't figure her out and asks her if she's putting out a "just friends" vibe. McTan Lines says oh no, she's just very secure and doesn't need a silly old rose to make her feel good about herself. She just wants to get to know Brad better and for him to get to know her better. Brad tells her that's refreshing to hear. Then McTan Lines says directly into the camera, "Dating Brad is really like the tightrope walk. Some people need a net, and some people don't." I can't figure out McTan Lines' brain capacity. She's an account manager, which explains nothing. She seems a little dingy, so we'll see what else she has in store.
"Yes, I know what sunscreen is. Why?"
Back home, the second Date Box has arrived. It's for the single date and when Hillary sees her name on the envelope she jumps around and screams like a stuck pig.
Subtle, Hillary.
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Comments (8)
Ah, good stuff!
Would someone please tell me why McCarten and Jade are still in this? Is there ever a moment when Jade isn't smirking or glaring? Ugh, and McCarten is just dreadful!
My vote is also for DeAnna.
And on a side note...Did anyone see the article on Mayo being sent to Iraq? He leaves in January, and apparently, this is why they ended their engagement.
Ummmm...what's-her-name was dating a military man...did she NOT see the possibility beforehand???
1 of 8 | Posted by ThisShowRocks! | Posted on October 11, 2007 4:42 PM
Great recap, Honey!
Yes, in my neck o' the woods (California), I have heard those little chocolate sprinkles called "jimmys", too.
I LOVED that Sheena laughed at Brad and Chad's names!
Thank God that Ho-lisa is gone...her sluttiness vs. her "morales" was getting so old.
Once again, fabulous job, Honey!
2 of 8 | Posted by KikiC | Posted on October 11, 2007 4:48 PM
Brad is the best Bachelor yet. He actually laughs and doesn't seem like he is reading lines the whole time.
The only way I could see the girls not realizing it was Brad was if they were very very drunk. Chad and Brad were very different.
3 of 8 | Posted by jmportia | Posted on October 11, 2007 11:40 PM
I forgot to ask in my first post, but does Brad remind anyone of Dr. Phil? I swear his voice sounds just like him!!!!
But, I agree...he really is the best bachelor this show has had.
He just seems real.
4 of 8 | Posted by ThisShowRocks! | Posted on October 12, 2007 7:55 AM
I haven't watched the bachelor in YEARS...maybe since the 3rd season. I happned by your recap and you made me laugh so hard, I went to the ABC.com full episode viewer, watched the 3 shows thus far, and read all your recaps. FAB-U-LOUS snarky.
My observations on this double-your-pleasure-double-your-fun (I can write such a corny thing, as I Am A Twin, too. And have had to deal with corny crap like that spewed at my my whole life!) segment.
~ I agree with post #1. McCArtan and Jade MUST GO. Jade is a fairly unattractive Biatch, and McCartan should have been history after her ill fated, unwanted, poorly timed kiss way back when.
~ Did anyonre else notice that BRAD had a clearly visable tan line where his wedding ring previously resided??!!
~ Good riddance Solisa....who claims to be an "Esthetician". My A$$ She is defintely a stripper. Her "special parts" are her fake boobs and collagen lips. That parting speach was a classic. What a knucklehead.
~ Please, Brad.....DON'T SAVE THE CHEERLEADER
5 of 8 | Posted by Farrell100 | Posted on October 13, 2007 1:11 PM
Great recap. I'm glad that you noticed McTan Lines' shocked facial expression when the BradandChad "twins" came out. So Chad's stupid, basically. We have him to thank for McCanteen still being in the race, because Brad's ego booted out everyone that couldn't tell the difference between him and his brother. Who would've thought a guy (who obviously spends hours in a gym) wants to be loved for qualities other than his looks - especially a guy who's on a dating show choosing between 25 bachelorettes without a piggy or extremely unattractive girl in the bunch.
Boooooo Jade! Thank God she won't be getting a rose in the next show (I'm psychic).
My prediction: Jenni and Deanna will be the final two.
6 of 8 | Posted by blahblah | Posted on October 13, 2007 3:23 PM
Sheena reminds me of the mom from Friday Night Lights, so I like her. i doubt she will last though.
Its annoying that Brad likes Jenni, what the? Anyone is better than McCarten though, please.
By the way I'm in love with your recaps,"the clowns hang their heads in shame" sweet.
7 of 8 | Posted by trivial | Posted on October 13, 2007 4:56 PM
The bachelor has this going for him (and I knock on wood as I say it cause it might just happen in the very next episode) - he hasn't yet set up "challenges" to "win him" by doing retarded things like drink mixing contests and other totally irrelevant activities that comprise his interest. Like that stupid idiot Mayo who made the women run around in a bikini doing a tri-athalon. UGH! Infuriating.
My money is on Jenni too. And her scrapbook..hahah
8 of 8 | Posted by gnomecorp | Posted on October 16, 2007 12:44 PM