In Malibu DeAnna asks Graham about his latest serious relationship and we learn that he just broke up with someone whom he didn't date for long, and that she was his only serious relationship ever. DeAnna admits that she's afraid of falling in love only to be jilted again.
"I don't follow."
Later they sit in front of a campfire and DeAnna advises Graham to keep an open mind and to be very honest. Graham says things like, "Love is a wonderful thing." He seems very nervous to me. They exchange a few clichés and then they snuggle up in front of the fire.
The Bunkhouse Boys have built a fire of their own and embarked on the one topic guys have to discuss - sex. Chef Robert makes passionate declarations about the importance of sex before marriage and this drives Ryan to announce that he's a virgin. You can hear a pin drop. He keeps trying to pass it off as a decision to be different instead of a religious choice. The other guys aren't really sure what to say, but they're nice about it and just kind of stare at Ryan then stare at the ground.
DeAnna and Graham roast marshmallows to make s'mores and now I know why Graham came on this date - so he could bring his own special crackers. Oh I know, I am just hilarious. DeAnna picks up the rose and makes a speech about how at first she thought Graham just wanted to be in love and he didn't care with whom, but while they had dinner she realized that she wants to spend a whole lot more time with Graham, so she offers the rose. He accepts and then DeAnna gets her first big smooch of the season. She says that Graham is definitely falling for her.
"He wants me bad."
At home Twilley has his panties in a bunch since Ryan accused him of insincerity. He worries that DeAnna might also think he's insincere and he should probably jog up to the mansion to set the record straight. Jason encourages him strongly to go for it and I can't tell if it's because he thinks it will make Twilley look stupid, or if he's really trying to be a friend. Either way, Twilley hides out in the bushes and watches DeAnna and Graham return not in the convertible they set out in, but in a giant SUV. Hmm, search me.
"Maybe I should consider taking Graham
aside for a 'chat' instead of DeAnna."
They get out of the car but Graham only kisses her on the cheek - no show for Twilley. When DeAnna sees Twilley she wonders what he's doing here and he sits her down and starts explaining that there's another side to him besides the awesome storyteller she got a glimpse of at the Magic Castle. It doesn't really make much sense and they just end up hugging and saying good night. Meanwhile Graham is telling the other guys about his date, including the kiss, which makes the rest of them consider him as the frontrunner - and enemy.
Date #2: Baseball Boys
And now it's time for the Baseball Date. She takes the boys to Dodger's Stadium, which, true to Bachelor tradition, is completely empty. They've just been granted use of the facilities. Then out comes Tommy LaSorda to assist with the day's festivities. The first order of business is for everyone to don a Dodger jersey with their name on it. Then he gives the guys a pep talk encouraging them to believe in themselves - oh brother.
"I just finished this great book called 'The Secret.'"
Chris then attempts to sing the national anthem - again the key word being "attempts." When he doesn't know the words, Tommy LaSorda orders him away in shame. So! The challenge is a homerun derby, which means that the guys each take a turn trying to hit some balls and the one to hit the most homeruns wins alone time with DeAnna. I'm actually surprised at how many of these guys are able to hit a ball out of Dodger Stadium. Robert, however, is awful and says he wishes it were a challenge in the kitchen or the bedroom so he could shine. Ew, I'm not liking him so much. Even though he made crab salad. Well the winner turns out to be Jeremy who hits six homeruns to earn some alone time. Chris, who is actually a professional baseball player, hits none. Hah! Doofus.
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I get the feeling you recappers are like human shields for the rest of us, catching all the goo and gunk so we don’t have to. So thanks!
The Canadian: Gay. Or just looking to get on TV. Or both.
The Riddler: Ditto. (Not the gay part, the TV part. I can easily see him as the dumb-but-well-meaning sidekick on a bad Fox sitcom).
Ron: Definite anger issues. Never trust a person with no lips.
Jason: I knew a guy with the same smarmy smile. Most insincere, self-righteous kissass I’ve ever known. So it’s hard for me to look at him, let alone judge. But there’s zero chemistry between him and Deanna anyway.
Twilley: Cannon fodder.
Science Teacher Guy: Possible surprise candidate. Probably the only intelligent guy in the group. And say what you will about Deanna, she comes off as not too stupid. (Pretty too, although she reminds me a lot of the heroine in a Disney film).
Ryan: Why is it that all the ‘Christians’ on these shows are the biggest snakes of all? Guy spent most of his time taking potshots, setting them up in front of the others.
Bearded Brad guy: Blind alley. Either that, or he and Deanna are already together and the show is designed around them.
The Cook: Huh? Looks like the Pillsbury Doughboy.
Bruce Lee with the Elvis haircut: Not a chance in hell.
1 of 10 | Posted by itchy | Posted on June 2, 2008 12:17 AM
"The girls always boo hoo and wonder what's wrong with themselves. It's interesting to see the guys - they get really pissed off and wonder what's wrong with DeAnna."
This is like enough to write a thesis on.
Oh and seriously, you have to wonder about the people that go on this show. Men and women alike. How do say to yourself...I'm going to go on an ABC reality show to find love. How does that thought even form in your head?
2 of 10 | Posted by lawyerjenn | Posted on June 2, 2008 7:59 AM
HG-
Don't be too impressed with the home runs, they brought the home run wall in to half-field.
I like Jeremy. Ron's a douche.
I have to agree with Chris too, I would have been insulted to have creepy Twilley and Sean and his mullet stay over me.
Also, for making such a big deal of having guys live in the mansion we sure didn't see any of it, which makes me think it's not that big of an advantage.
3 of 10 | Posted by leenie | Posted on June 2, 2008 8:16 AM
Thank goodness that the recap came!!! Whoa, I was gettin' desperate!
I got really annoyed at Sean during his piano scene with Deanna. Bleh, he is SO uptight! It would have turned me off if a guy couldn't just go with it. If he can't deal with an interrupting toy, imagine how he'd be with an interrupting human! So ANAL!
I don't like Ron, either. He's got definite anger management issues. I wonder why she doesn't see that...yet.
I like Science teacher guy the best. I like Jeremy, too, but something seems a bit off about him. I don't know what it is yet!
Anyway, much to my surprise, I REALLY like this season. Two hours and all!
4 of 10 | Posted by dani2526 | Posted on June 2, 2008 12:24 PM
Something must have been wrong with that Chris (aka Greg Brady) in order to keep a couple of those other jackasses.
Praise Jesus the bible basher is gone.
Ragin'Ron is going to go beserk.
The fugly Greek guy that thinks he is so hot got booted - serves him right, that egotistical twat.
I could go one about the other fellas, but I'll leave it at the douchebags that got kicked off and:
Puppy Dog Jason - it's like his friggin show. And I'm telling you he could be the last one standing. Ruff, ruff, pant, pant, pant, pant, pant, pant, pant, pant, pant, pant, pant, pant, pant, pant, pant, pant, pant, pant, fart.
5 of 10 | Posted by bitchristine | Posted on June 2, 2008 12:55 PM
Does anyone know why Jason is a single Dad? It's not that common, so it sticks out...
6 of 10 | Posted by dani2526 | Posted on June 2, 2008 4:24 PM
Dani, probably because his wife dumped him for being an insufferable douchebag. It's the smile. Ick. Anyway, he didn't say he's raising his kid, just that he's leaving him for six weeks. Which probably means the kid misses a total of three actual visits. If he makes it to the end.
7 of 10 | Posted by itchy | Posted on June 2, 2008 11:05 PM
Hey HG! Great (late-spank-spank) recap! I still didn't see this one, but I've caught up with this week. I'm with you on the 2 hours tho--Tivo was paused many, many times, and I had to push through to finish.
Ron was the biggest *ss to me, but probably the one I'd do in a dark alley. The riddler, Twilley and the mullet are, huhs!?
I don't have a favorite, nor to I particularly care, hope she finds who she wants, and I agree that Jeremy, Teach, Jason, and stubble are the front runners . . . .
8 of 10 | Posted by juddfan | Posted on June 3, 2008 12:32 PM
My favorite thing about Ryan was how overly dramatic he was. At the magic house: "If i don't get this rose tonight, I'm definitely going home!" then during the push-up competition he was like "I have to win this, i will win this." Then he promptly lost. It just made me laugh, and then the comment about friendliest 8th grader. Wow - I wish he was still on the show.
These guys are lame.
9 of 10 | Posted by DP Hooker | Posted on June 3, 2008 7:55 PM
Love the recaps, but I have to object to the bashing of Jesse or "The Riddler". Honestly he seems sweet, supportive of the other guys and overall there for the right reasons. Just because he's a snowboarder doesn't make him a slacker. He was on MTV's MADE where he taught a girl to become a snowboarder.
I'd rather give him a chance than Jason. Something about him just doesn't sit right, too needy...
10 of 10 | Posted by golfgirl | Posted on June 4, 2008 12:27 PM