thanks Honey! but how can you miss the men tell nothing sans Douche and Reid . . . I really want to revisit Juan and Dave's bitter exchanges . . .

I did notice, in the limo of Shame, or glee in Wes' case, he says he's the first guy to make it to the top 4/cut away/"with a girlfriend/cut back/ and I forget the rest, but it really could be dirty edits--not that his lying sack of shit ways weren't perfectly clear in his douchy half open eyes and stuttering coughing answers!! Harumpphhh!

I know I'm filled with wrongness but I thought Ed's shorts were sexy as shit--c'mon people, what's so sexy about friggin' saggy, a hundred times too large shorts that go past the knees . . . is it me!? I say bring back the 70's, and ED, if you're reading this, where'd you get 'em--I want a pair in every color! I dooo, I'm not kidding . . . seems the blogosphere has shamed my ambitions, but yo, I don't care--bring me some shorty shorts, or bring me death!!!

"Look everyone! I put on my special FUN oatfit!"

Too-too funny!!!! xoxoxoxo Honey!

See Juddfan, the short shorts have to go along with a PERSONALITY. If a charming funny guy wears short shorts it's endearing and hilarious. When Erectile Dysfunction wears them, it's a desperate cry for help that just bombs. Based on what I've read from you, I say bring on the short shorts and give your friends a thrill. You can carry them off. ;-)

Is anyone else sensing a Reid-comeback?

I think he'll come back and tell her everything she wanted to hear the first time, and he'll propose.

Ugh, and Ed? I have never understood what it is about him that's SUPPOSED to be attractive.
Not only does he NOT have a personality, but everything he says is so rehearsed. He's just awful...
AND HE CAN'T PERFORM IN THE BEDROOM?!?
RUN JILLIAN!

Juddfan - you are so right! What the heck! Even tho Ed's shorts were beyond ugly etc.

I do wish for the days of more skin! We girls get skimpier and skimpier and yet the boys have these dumb ass shorts hanging down to their knees!

What's wrong with this picture? I actually love the bikinis that men from all over the world (except Canada and USA) sport! Bring it on! Have you ever been to Rio? WOW! A pleasure for both the sexes!

Re: the Reid hounding: I had the feeliing I was watching the Groucho show where they'd have to use the secret word in a sentence. I kept expecting Jillian to whip out a cigar and say: "I've been looking for a guy like you -- not you, but a guy like you."

Ed was dressed exactly like Mike Brady. Which perhaps explains why Juddfan's such a fan. ;-D

I'm torn on the Ed is a douche thing. See, to me, he's reacting to this thing exactly the way a normal, intelligent guy would react to a situation like this : he'd be extremely uncomfortable and stiff with the cameras around, he'd look like a deer about to get hit by a car most of the time, and, yeah, there's no way he'd be able to get it up with a camera crew waiting outside and microphone in the fucking room. ("fucking room" --see how I did that?)

I mean, it can be difficult enough having sex (with someone you actually care about) for the first time, let alone do it on camera.

So I'm going to give Ed the benefit of the doubt, that he made a stupid move getting involved with the show, figured that out, tried to quit, but then the producers came banging on his door waving the contract he signed.

The fact that Kiptyn seems so comfortable with all of this speaks volumes about his levels of douchbaginess, although I don't believe for a second that he's on the show for any other reason than his modeling/acting career.

And I agree, you can't just leave us hanging on the Men Tell Nothing episode. You'll give us all a reality TV case of blue balls.

Ed reminds me of a poor man's Adam Corolla - that's who I think of when I see him. From the argyle sweater to those shorts, he is a hot mess in the clothing dept. Kudos to his parents for being the first on the history of this show to realize how ridiculous this is.

Could Reid have looked anymore relieved to be cut loose?

Oh my god Honey G - your recap was completely hysterical from start to end! Was already gushing and then you threw in the ED comment which was like the climax. How ironic.

Ed, Richard Simmons called...he wants his shorts back.

bitchchristine -- I'm ashamed that I know this, but Ed's parents weren't the first. Remember whatshername from last year whose parents wouldn't even come on the show to meet Jason, who wound up being her temporary fiance? She claimed it was because they were really private people who didn't want to be on television. But when she was on DWTS this year they were there front and centre and even did extensive interviews when she made the top 3. And I'm willing to bet that there are several other families who think it's ridiculous but decide not to publicly shame their children on television (although in reality that would probably be the kindest thing they could do).

Jillian is simply dumb -- well not simply dumb, I think she also has major self-esteem issues that are driving her to throw herself at men who are really not that into her. If she actually makes it to the altar with any of these guys, I will have to eat my words...and then start placing bets on how many months until the inevitable divorce. I think Reid was actually her best chance out of the 3 guy (I think he actually was giving the most realistic response to a really stupid situation), but I don't think he would have lasted for the long haul either.

I missed most of this week's episode, but that Ed scene sounded really painful to watch. I feel for you honey! Sorry my compatriot (ex compatriot hopefully by the end of this season) put you through all that! lol

Jillian pull your head out of your wine glass and face the truth - Ed is gay! The reasson Ed had E.D. was because he would prefer to be with one of the other two bachelors. What real man wears a mankini? What man wants to show off his legs, his guns yes but the legs - give me a break. What's next Jillian and Ed go for a bikini wax? Ed could could be the first gay bachelor to come out after being given the final rose. Could that be the final drama in the last episode?

You hit the nail on the head with your observation about Reid’s “lack of” ability to open up Honey, it just wasn’t the answer Jillian wanted to hear. He said he was developing strong feelings for her but it was hard to make plans for any long term commitments because everything was happening so fast. This seems perfectly reasonable to me and is by far the most rational reaction to have. At least he was honest. If Jillian thinks that someone telling her he wants to commit to her and spend the rest of his life with her is a guarantee that that will happen, she might want to take a step back, clear her head and get real. In the opening stages of a relationship everyone talks through a hormone filter (a.k.a., nature’s procreation insurance). Kudos to Reid for remaining rational (and honest) and resisting the pressure of giving in to woman inebriated on hormone juice.

On another note, The Bachelor has finally crossed over into soft porn. I’ll watch another helicopter ride over that exceedingly uncomfortable garbage any day. Who on the production staff thought that would be hot?!?!

Itchy -- I’m inclined to agree with you on the Ed thing. Someone who looks uncomfortable on camera in context to the scenarios they’re involved with on this show is probably acting a lot more naturally than someone who appears to be auditioning for a soap opera.

I actually gave up on this show this year, but then I’d come here to read the recap for the humor, find mention of some scene that I just had to see for myself, then go find and watch the episode. How does it feel to be an enabler Honey? I hope you’re not proud of yourself.

Yeah, Honey's a dealer...I picture her (him?) wearing a big fedora with Starsky n' Hutch music playing in the background while she types.

I don't think Ed is gay, I think he's a true computer geek.

Oh and no one else noticed Kip's real "flaw"? Give him 10 years the guy's going to be sporting a mean landing strip. Although I'm assuming he carries around a caseload of Rogaine.

I think Reid and Jillian could have had a shot in real life. They seemed cute together, Reid would tease her and call her out on things. I don't think Reid ever looked bad on the show or acted fake. I am praying he won't return to the finale to ruin everything I think about him.
Jillian is an idiot and doesn't deserve a proposal. I wouldn't want a guy to propose to me after a few weeks when we only had specific time periods spent together. I feel like Jillian thinks she is a bad bachelorette if she doesn't get a ring at the end of this.
Am I naive by thinking that they don't have sex on the fantasy dates? Who in their right mind would have sex on tv?!??!?! Plus, why would u want to have sex with someone knowing they are probably having sex with 2 other people in the same week. On the other hand, if you are proposing, in most normal relationships, people have sex before marriage.
I was a big fan of Ed before this week. Probably because I live in Chicago, and I thought he seemed genuine and real...I was wrong! He creeps me out!!!! My theory on Ed... maybe Jillian was giving him a BJ and he fell asleep? Or didn't return the favor... I feel like something degrading happened to Jillian. I got that vibe from her reaction and how upset she was. However, he probably was just tired?? who knows... the whole season I thought it was going to be Reid because I thought I caught a glimpse of him in previews.

As usual, hysterical recap.

Considering that Ed is a shy guy, just spent a crazy day running around the island and dealing with his parents, and was wearing those super tight nut huggers, you'd think that Jillian would have cut him some slack on the whole peepee-no-workee thing.

Honestly, unless she wanted the world to think she was a slut (or is it a sl-oat up in Canada?), she might have wanted to keep it under wraps that she wanted to take it to the next level with at least one of the final 3. I'm assuming that she's picking Ed if she went through the very public spectacle of getting naked with him.

Thanks for permission, Honey! Is it that I naturally formed my attraction ideals in my youth!?

I agree with itchy on Ed, I think most people who just act normal would come across like that. It was high pressure when she came out in her next to nothingness. I also agree her stripping indicates that he's the pick.

Oh, and itchy, don't hate on the rogainers . . . hee . . . not that I would ever need or use that stuff . . . "cough" uh, that's crazy . . .

Aw, well, you know, Rogaine came along a little late for me... ;-D

I really liked Ed up until lat week. It wasn't the bedroom thing...it was just...i dunno...something creepy and 'off' suddenly came into play.

I never thought twice about Reid, but now I think he was the best pick. I also think he'll come back.

Ed's parents were so bizarre...made me wonder if Ed was the one with the girlfriend all along. It would explain Mom's assertion that she never really connected with Ed's other partners...Also might explain Dad's "what's going on here" attitude. Maybe??

Agreed with all the folks that think Ed's shorts were ok. I mean, it wasn't like he was showing pubes. The other day I saw a guy with jeans belted around his knees... they must have had a 12" waist. Future societies will wonder why we required men to be so modest. I say end the modesty!

Thanks HG for calling it out - E.D. is totally ABC's bitch. I wonder how much they're pressuring him to say the L-word, too. I mean, somebody had to.

Kipton's so not into it if he's still saying "Jillian is the kind of woman I could fall in love with," in the final 2. That statement means absolutely nothing.

I'll miss Reid - but like many others here, I suspect (and hope) he'll be back with the "unexpected confession" Chris announced in the previews. Also in the previews, "it was hard for me to hear the things he had to say" is a red herring from earlier in the season with Wes/Jake, I'm sure.

hmmm.....something is up with Jake.

I live in Dallas, as do Jake and Tanner P. They were both scheduled to be on ABC's local morning show today. At the last minute, ABC cancelled Jake's appearance. They didn't say that Jake couldn't make the show. They said that ABC cancelled it....

I wonder why.....

Dani:
I posted this a few weeks ago, but I read online (through the grapevine sort of a thing) that Ed had a gf.

Now, this was a comment on a blog, and it was written by a person who is friends with Ed - so take it FWIW.