Much to my dismay, we have to revisit the rooftop giggle fest. Brad mentions that there is a rose over yonder and Jenni acts all surprised - as if she hadn't thought of that at all or just threatened to the camera to throw herself off of the building if she didn't get it. They start saying silly things, like the rose is lonely and Jenni will be its best friend. Ugh, are they drunk? That is so dumb. When he brings her the rose she tells him that she has saved every rose he's given her and he is absolutely amazed. He tells her she's too good to be true. Oh Brad, get a grip. They all save the roses you've given them - they're girls! That's what girls do. This is equivalent to thinking Jenni is too good to be true because she brushes her hair. He asks if she'll accept the rose and she says all soft and whispery, "With all my heart," then practically shoves the rose up her nose. This is too much for Brad, who grabs her for some more make out. This little scene is making Jenni seem really fake to me. Had enough? Good, me too.
"Oh, I love my new best friend!"
The next day Brad comes to fetch the girls for the group date. Jenni has to claim her hug before turning him over to the others. I'm surprised she's not waiting for him at the door holding her bouquet of dead roses.
It's important to be inconspicuous, so Brad takes the girls on their date in a huge red double-decker bus like the kind you would ride in to tour London. Random. The girls stand on top of the bus and wave because they haven't embarrassed themselves enough yet. Brad says he doesn't want to "wind up" with anybody who is shy and reserved, so he's making them put on a show. Brad, they're already on your show, so they can't be that shy or reserved, but let's do this anyway. They head over to Comedy Sportz (I thought it was The Groundlings in the preview - my bad) and find out that they will be playing some improv games - performance style. Kristy says she wants to cry, so maybe she's too reserved for Brad. The improv teachers tell them that if they feel stupid they're doing it right. This actually looks like it would be a lot of fun if you could stop worrying about being pretty for two seconds and just be silly. But we did see Kristy's idea of being silly last week, and it was pretty lame.
So the following scene is the girls going through some exercises that could either be really embarrassing or really funny, depending on their attitude. Like using a series of objects for something other than their intended use, and then begging for a rose like they are dogs - okay that one's kind of degrading.
And some women don't mind degrading.
Kristy chooses to be painfully embarrassed about everything, and Hillary just dives right in. I really like Bettina here because she says she feels stupid, but she just lets go and has fun anyway. See? She survives. What I don't get is that Brad is off to the side hitting a cow bell with a drum stick every time the girls do a joke. Does that mean he approves? Whatever. They do a fake dating show where each girl wears an outfit representing a silly character, so Hillary is a cheerleader and she says, "You're so hot you make my pom-poms sweat." We saw this a thousand times on every preview, but Hillary is really proud of herself. Kristy is a cowgirl and all she does is say she feels stupid and wants to cry. She pulls Brad aside and starts crying, saying she's worried he won't think she's fun. Well, you're not fun, Kristy, and you spent this entire date proving it. And sobbing that you really are fun doesn't make you fun.
Sitting around a table covered in margaritas, Brad makes a speech saying that there was one girl who was more intimidated than the others but made the most of the situation anyway. Kristy gets all excited. No Kristy, pouting and crying isn't how you make the most of a situation. Bettina gets the rose. I agree, good for her! Bettina says she is happy because Brad likes her and she can picture them having a great life together. I would more picture them having a ho-hum life together, but that's just me. You can tell Hillary is mad because she knows she was the most obnoxious performer and thinks that should have earned her the rose. Too bad, psycho.
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Comments (12)
Great recap Honey Gangsta.
Just wanted to say that I've been to the Dizzy Rooster, and it's hands down one of the trashiest bars I've ever been in. I know Brad's probably in it just to make money, but ... ick.
1 of 12 | Posted by myfavoritesunglasses | Posted on October 18, 2007 7:17 PM
I have to tell you I am loving your recaps. Of all the new recappers I feel you are the one who captures the mix between actually recapping the show and snarkiness that TVGasm has long been known for and that we love.
Keep it up coz Im loving your work !
Regarding the show ... the editing makes Jenni look like SO MUCH of a frontrunner that I don't think she will win the whole thing. The only other person he seems to genuinely like is DeAnna but that "I am not friends with them because they will resent me at my wedding" totally turned me off of her. That was ridiculous, stupid, bitchy and delusional.
I don't mind Bettina but he doesn't seem that much into her.
The others are toast.
2 of 12 | Posted by doriangz | Posted on October 18, 2007 9:00 PM
I agree with Dorian, HG...another great recap! I always enjoy reading them!
I liked DeAnna too, but this last episode made me question that. She looks like a royal bitch. Hm. Maybe it's just the editing? But then again, she had to actually act this way to give them the material.
Let's see...last week we accurately picked Jade and McCarten to be kicked off (yay!), who should we pick this week?
Of the girls left, I'm HOPING Jenni goes next, but I'm betting she's here for another couple of weeks.
My pick to go...Kristy & Hillary.
3 of 12 | Posted by ThisShowRocks! | Posted on October 18, 2007 9:25 PM
Great ReCap!
I hope and believe horsey-faced Sheena will go next. DeAnna was an early favorite of mine, but she really showed some personality cracks this week. Hillary? Blah Blah who cares. Jenni is absolutely the most annoying of the bunch. Her cackle-laugh is grating, and I think she is average looking, at best. Why is he so seemingly taken with her? I like Bettina...who unfortunately has AWFUL, fried, life-less hair!! (Step. Away. From. The. Bleach/Blowdryer. Bettina!) but I don't think Brad is diggin' her as much as some others (DD and Jenni). So, bascially, they are all a bunch of flawed idiots, who bring me an hour of laughter each week. BA HA HA HA
4 of 12 | Posted by Farrell100 | Posted on October 19, 2007 6:26 AM
I think Kristy and Hillary are next to go.
The last three will (should) be Bettina, Deanna, and Jenni. The last two will be Deanna and Jenni. From there, I can't decide. The BIG question will be, "Is Jenni really that perky or has she been acting this whole time?" If Brad thinks Jenni is being real with him, he'll go with her 'cuz he seems to be hypnotized by her giggles. I have a feeling Brad is the most sexually attracted to Jenni (perky cheerleader), but the most emotionally attracted to Deanna (strong-willed, unemotional). And we all know that when there's a battle between the heart and the penis, the man will always choose the penis.
I'm so glad Milk Carton is gone. What happened to "I'm a strong, confident woman who doesn't need a rose?" That confidence sure did shrivel up quickly when she didn't get a rose.
Why do these women cry so much after not getting picked? They've known the bachelor for about a week at this point? Geez. I would be scared to marry anyone who is this desperate.
Honey, I disagree with you about being on this show automatically disqualifying someone from being likeable or whatever. It's hard to find true love, so I think however you find it is great. At least he doesn't seem to be on here to get famous (although he does seem to like the limelight). They should all just be realistic about the fact that they can't know someone well from 6 weeks on a dating show in a hyped-up "reality". I don't think Brad will propose to the last girl. He's just good at reading cue cards. :)
5 of 12 | Posted by BlahBlah | Posted on October 19, 2007 11:03 AM
Also:
"They ask who kissed whom, and she tells them he kissed her. Hillary says that as long as she is the last one who kissed him, she's fine with that. Wrong again, Hillary! Last night Brad had some pretty hot and heavy Jacuzzi tongue time with DeAnna."
I think Hillary meant that she wants to be the last person Brad kisses ever, as in the girl who wins this thing and marries him.
6 of 12 | Posted by BlahBlah | Posted on October 19, 2007 11:08 AM
Hi all...new to the Forum. Love your recap. Been reading since the Mayo days.
I agree that Jenni will probably not be the last one standing due to all the face time she's getting. I think Sheena is the dark horse and Bettina will prove herself to be a psycho before it's all over.
Hillary and Kristy are SO OVER.
7 of 12 | Posted by Fergie | Posted on October 19, 2007 11:09 AM
UGH... that DD chick is such a biotch! She was ok to begin with, but this latest episode really showed some cracks showing her true inner bitch. That whole 2 on 1 date just did not paint her in a good light at all.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who totally can't stand Jenni. Why is it the supposed frontrunners are always the most hated.. very strange.
I think out of the group.. I really like Bettina. She's not as mature as she wants to think she is, but she's the lesser of the idiots.
8 of 12 | Posted by shollia | Posted on October 19, 2007 11:13 AM
Hey Guys!
Thanks so much for your comments. Seriously - telling me I am representing the 'Gasm is the best compliment you could give me. I was a TVgasm fan long before I started writing for them, so I really appreciate the love. :)
As for the show, I think I'm with you guys on Hillary and Kristy taking off next. And personally, I CAN'T WAIT for Hillary's psychotic episode. This should be great material.
Much love!
-HG
9 of 12 | Posted by Honey Gangsta | Posted on October 20, 2007 4:11 PM
I thought most of the girls came off not looking good this week....well, looking worse than they usually do. I thought I liked Bettina but calling Jenni a slut for kissing Brad, and then "lying" about it by not telling them was ridiculous.
And i thought Sillary came off as a huge bitch talking about Bettina like a used car. Ho should stop getting so worked up about everything so we don't have to keep looking at the huge forehead vein.
I loved too how McConfidence said that Brad could father her children or be her husband, but not both.
Another HILLARYious recap, good work!
10 of 12 | Posted by dp hooker | Posted on October 21, 2007 7:14 PM
I was thinking the other day, as one of the retarded women spent her precious alone time with who she thought was Brad asking how long he wanted to get engaged for, how different (besides the obvious rushing and ludicrous group dates) this is from actually dating someone. On no American soil could I ask a guy I've known for 3 weeks how long he wants to be engaged for with me without him sprinting for the door. You certainly can't yell out "I love you" after 3 weeks and not totally freak out a poor guy who took you out on a group date.
I can totally see the producers egging these chicks on - 'you might get to marry this guy!!!' 'Yes, yes, I definitely would marry him.'
Good grief.
Also, I think I stand in the minority but I like Jedi, errr Jenni. I think she's doing exactly what guys like, and why would I blame her? That's like giving those bullshit answers to interview questions to get the job even if they're not true. Do what it takes. I mean, there's no real time to get to know the real person, so why not accelerate (by giggling, and saving your dead roses) and win, and then see how it works out. I also think because they play her up so much, she'll be the first one out of the limo - "we break one of the women's hearts like never before!" Thanks Chris Harrison.
11 of 12 | Posted by gnomecorp | Posted on October 23, 2007 12:28 PM
I don't even watch The Bachelor, but I make sure to read your recaps because they have me laughing at work. Loves it. I don't really know who these girls are but i'm guessing that I want the sobbers to go home--that just shows weakness and on a reality show, you can't show your weaknesses cause there is always some scheming ho who will call you out on it (cough LACEY cough).
12 of 12 | Posted by Two Fives and a Ten | Posted on October 24, 2007 7:38 AM