Ashley has had a hard time with people calling her names and criticizing her. Well, Ashley shouldn't have put herself on reality TV, then, shouldn't she? Good thing we got other bachelor/ettes on to validate how really, really, really, really, really hard it is. And to help blame the public for talking about them.
I'm tending to think this whole thing is gonna end with Ashley walking away alone. We've had nothing about her saying she's in a great relationship, that it was hard but worth it for the love of her life, that she's happier than ever...nada. Oo--and then Chris saying "I hope you're in a good place after all this" and "I hope at least you're happy." Add the colossal insecurities (see previous episodes) Ashley brings to the equation and it's looking pretty bleak. Thoughts? Only tomorrow will tell--and no fair chiming in with "I always knew" after you've seen the finale!
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Episode 10 #2: The part with the boyz
Bentley, you contract-breaking weak sauce. Where are you? According to someone Cheryl knows who knows somebody else, he's in Park City with Emily. Stay tuned for more. But you'd have to stay tuned for a long time.
T-shirt Tim the Drunk Guy looks like a drunk guy when he's sober. Nice you could dress. With that Jersey accent he's got "I Like Beer" stamped on his forehead. Correction: "I Like Beeyah."
Jeff the Mask looks really, really hurt that people are still laughing at him.
You know, back in the first episode, William the Commediam did not come across as the kind of creep he seems to be. Had him picked for the final few. Oops. The pain he's still suffering over the roast business is a bit redeeming, though. Perhaps he's reformed.
Stalker Ryan Rah-Rah...brought nothing new to the interview. Next!
Ames still looks dazed. I think it's the eyes on the sides of his head. And the post-whiplash neck stiffness. And the mannequin wave. He sure is hitting with the ladies in the audience, though. There seems to be a real "We'll take your underappreciated castoff!" phenomenon.
Bentley. Still. "We worked really hard to invite him, but he declined." Seriously? They have a CONTRACT. I'd be interested to know how he weaseled out.
And at the end, one nagging question: How does the Bachelorette manage to find so many damaged, pretty packages as these men?
T-shirt Tim the Drunk Guy looks like a drunk guy when he's sober. Nice you could dress. With that Jersey accent he's got "I Like Beer" stamped on his forehead. Correction: "I Like Beeyah."
Jeff the Mask looks really, really hurt that people are still laughing at him.
You know, back in the first episode, William the Commediam did not come across as the kind of creep he seems to be. Had him picked for the final few. Oops. The pain he's still suffering over the roast business is a bit redeeming, though. Perhaps he's reformed.
Stalker Ryan Rah-Rah...brought nothing new to the interview. Next!
Ames still looks dazed. I think it's the eyes on the sides of his head. And the post-whiplash neck stiffness. And the mannequin wave. He sure is hitting with the ladies in the audience, though. There seems to be a real "We'll take your underappreciated castoff!" phenomenon.
Bentley. Still. "We worked really hard to invite him, but he declined." Seriously? They have a CONTRACT. I'd be interested to know how he weaseled out.
And at the end, one nagging question: How does the Bachelorette manage to find so many damaged, pretty packages as these men?
Bachelorette: Ashley, episode 10: Boys' Night Out
...or, the kind of event they had to get the men to sign contracts to do: Talking to other men, with cameras rolling, about feelings and romantic failure. How could anyone miss THAT? So let's begin with the beginning:
Ashley's reflections on people we'd forgotten: Uh, I got nuthin, except a little chuckle at Ashley saying she's a little hurt that people can be so negative in thinking she's a dope over the Bentley thing. Wake up, sister.
Ashley's reflections on moments we didn't see during the show: These are the best outtakes you got? Dang. This show was BORING off-camera. Although I was a bit struck with the wrapup, when Chris said that he hoped everything has worked out well and Ashley just said, "Thanks Chris!" Hmm.
I think the preview for Bachelor Pad was the best part of this segment. And I still can't understand anything Casey says except that he wants to punch Jake and tell him "That's for America! That's for my girlfriend!"
I think this is a good time to get to the boys...
Ashley's reflections on people we'd forgotten: Uh, I got nuthin, except a little chuckle at Ashley saying she's a little hurt that people can be so negative in thinking she's a dope over the Bentley thing. Wake up, sister.
Ashley's reflections on moments we didn't see during the show: These are the best outtakes you got? Dang. This show was BORING off-camera. Although I was a bit struck with the wrapup, when Chris said that he hoped everything has worked out well and Ashley just said, "Thanks Chris!" Hmm.
I think the preview for Bachelor Pad was the best part of this segment. And I still can't understand anything Casey says except that he wants to punch Jake and tell him "That's for America! That's for my girlfriend!"
I think this is a good time to get to the boys...
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Episode 9 #7: A rose ceremony without math
And it's raining. Again. Should this mean something? For now, at least, it's a fitting accompaniment to a pretty anticlimactic wrapup. Gray. Drippy. And all the oversharing will have to wait another episode or two. (But can we hardly wait for the fight with the super-inked sister?) So maybe this is a good time to start a list of Things That Are Odd About Bachelor/ette Dating (excluding the original premise, of course):
People who had a great night together and are starting to get twittered don't talk between dates. No phone calls, no texting, no expressions of extracurricular interest.
Standing at the opposite ends of a long rug to talk about where the relationship will go from here.
Watching how your love interest flirts with other people.
Talking to strangers about how you're feeling before, during, and after a date.
And finally, wondering what your rejects are going to say about you at The Men Tell All! Double whammy this week! See you Sunday! Until then, keep adding to the list.
People who had a great night together and are starting to get twittered don't talk between dates. No phone calls, no texting, no expressions of extracurricular interest.
Standing at the opposite ends of a long rug to talk about where the relationship will go from here.
Watching how your love interest flirts with other people.
Talking to strangers about how you're feeling before, during, and after a date.
And finally, wondering what your rejects are going to say about you at The Men Tell All! Double whammy this week! See you Sunday! Until then, keep adding to the list.
Episode 9 #6: JP's date
...in which we've been led to believe she's going to overshare. But not yet! First, let's start out taking another aerial tour over Fiji. Early Restraint prize to Ashley for not saying "Yeah, I saw all this with Constantine in a helicopter yesterday." Just saving it up for later, I guess.
No signs of trouble yet. Date seems to be going swimmingly well, but for a small problem of being stuck in the "who's-going-to-commit-first" whirlpool. Answer: Neither one. But we'll go for the fantasy suite anyway. I mean, maybe somebody will break through THERE! But no, the camera crew is going to leave some things unrevealed. Barely.
No signs of trouble yet. Date seems to be going swimmingly well, but for a small problem of being stuck in the "who's-going-to-commit-first" whirlpool. Answer: Neither one. But we'll go for the fantasy suite anyway. I mean, maybe somebody will break through THERE! But no, the camera crew is going to leave some things unrevealed. Barely.
Episode 9 #5: Uh, Ryan, so I've been thinking...
Ryan, take a clue: She's got her hair in a braid and is wearing kickin'-around shorts and a tucked-in shirt. When it's not All About Ashley's Abs, she's just not that into you.
Hurts just as much the second time, doesn't it?
Did you note that grim determination in his jaw when, talking about the girl and the life in his future, he said the third time, "It'll happen"? Watch out, womankind. Especially the perky ones.
Hurts just as much the second time, doesn't it?
Did you note that grim determination in his jaw when, talking about the girl and the life in his future, he said the third time, "It'll happen"? Watch out, womankind. Especially the perky ones.
Episode 9 #4: Constantine's date
...or, Ben's date #2 (or was Ben's date Constantine's #1?) But wait! Gasp! What an unbelievable surprise! A helicopter on a Bachelorette date! Let's see if we can spot the cameraman's knee in one of the shots like we could in one of Brad's dates.
Nope. Instead we get Ryan standing there watching the helicopter pass overhead. He says it's been really hard, just waiting for days there in Fiji. Poor guy. Gazing out over the water with nothing to do. Having to choose a different beach to do it on every day. Tsk. The things people endure for love.
Ashley's having to plead with Constantine to be into her. I love the way Constantine doesn't just go along with it. Love the way he's clear about where he stands. Love the way he already knew he'd say no to the fantasy suite.
WHOA! Honest gasp. Honest. I was NOT prepared for him to say "This is the end of the road for me." This is my new favorite bachelor. Or does it go back to strange mother issues? Either way, I think we just watched the next Bachelor walk off the set.
...and I love the shot of Ashley reading that invitation to the fantasy suite by herself.
Nope. Instead we get Ryan standing there watching the helicopter pass overhead. He says it's been really hard, just waiting for days there in Fiji. Poor guy. Gazing out over the water with nothing to do. Having to choose a different beach to do it on every day. Tsk. The things people endure for love.
Ashley's having to plead with Constantine to be into her. I love the way Constantine doesn't just go along with it. Love the way he's clear about where he stands. Love the way he already knew he'd say no to the fantasy suite.
WHOA! Honest gasp. Honest. I was NOT prepared for him to say "This is the end of the road for me." This is my new favorite bachelor. Or does it go back to strange mother issues? Either way, I think we just watched the next Bachelor walk off the set.
...and I love the shot of Ashley reading that invitation to the fantasy suite by herself.
Episode 9 #3: Ben's date
It looks like Ben got there a few days early and caught some rays. But I'm sure the rays are better on a yacht. Yacht people will tell you that, if you can find some to ask. So all aboard!
Oo! Ben "found himself" on "this journey." Let's hope Ashley ditches him and a better girl reaps the rewards. Someone who won't straddle him on national TV and when asked whether she's okay with it, says "I'm TOTALLY okay with it!" Think about it--dude. There's two (or more) other guys in the mix. That level of casual intimacy doesn't bode well for the character of the girl you're eyeing.
Love how he says "I'm floating" while wearing...a LIFE VEST! Hah! For clarification: If you're older than six and I see you snorkeling in a life vest I'm going to laugh. I don't care how cute you are.
There's something very boyish and kinda innocent about dear Ben. I guess I'm feeling kinda maternal about this nice sweet boy. That invitation to the fantasy suite just made me really uncomfortable, no matter how much he gushes to the camera about how great everything has been. Poor guy. This won't end well for him, even if (especially if?) he is the one she picks.
Oo! Ben "found himself" on "this journey." Let's hope Ashley ditches him and a better girl reaps the rewards. Someone who won't straddle him on national TV and when asked whether she's okay with it, says "I'm TOTALLY okay with it!" Think about it--dude. There's two (or more) other guys in the mix. That level of casual intimacy doesn't bode well for the character of the girl you're eyeing.
Love how he says "I'm floating" while wearing...a LIFE VEST! Hah! For clarification: If you're older than six and I see you snorkeling in a life vest I'm going to laugh. I don't care how cute you are.
There's something very boyish and kinda innocent about dear Ben. I guess I'm feeling kinda maternal about this nice sweet boy. That invitation to the fantasy suite just made me really uncomfortable, no matter how much he gushes to the camera about how great everything has been. Poor guy. This won't end well for him, even if (especially if?) he is the one she picks.
Episode 9 #2: Ryan returns!
Creepy, right? Ryan, the guy that gets told straight-up "I don't feel anything for you," then calls the producers and says sure, I'm so weirdly obsessed with a woman I barely know that I'm willing to get kicked in the gut for national entertainment! Buy me a ticket! Send me to Fiji for my shot at love! I'm willing to hang out on some of the best beaches in the world for a few days, having umbrella drinks and hors d'oerves brought to me, and see what happens. These are the kinds of sacrifices people make every day for people they love. Aw, go for it, Ashley. There are weirder ways to start a family, right? Like, options A, B, and C already on offer.
Bachelorette: Ashley, episode 9: Frisky in Fiji
Sorry. Here I go inviting new people to the blog right before--poof!--I disappear on vacation. A short one, but a necessary sanity break, which may or may not help the blogging. The definite double whammy, though, was that it meant I wasn't here to correct the DVR to accommodate the presidential address, and THEREFORE don't have the whole show. I'll catch what I can tonight, then see whether I can get the rest online tomorrow. Of course, by the time they finish all the retrospectives on each of the guys, there may be nothing left.
But first, tuck in your bra straps, Ashley, we're in for a surprise!
But first, tuck in your bra straps, Ashley, we're in for a surprise!
Monday, July 18, 2011
Episode 8 #6: And the broken heart goes to...
I hope everybody saw that ad for the Bachelor Pad. The Bachelorette is just a warm-up for the level of trashy exploitation of immature narcissists just around the corner. Don't miss it.
Wait--what? Straight to the rose ceremony without an alcohol primer? How is the one who gets cut supposed to handle this? I hope somebody filled the bar in the limo. But first, the ones who are fine without pain meds:
Ben. Duh.
JP. Duh.
Constantine. Duh.
Ames...What an expression! You could actually hear that breaking sound, couldn't you? And feel it in your own gut, right? Oh, honey. Things are gonna turn out better for you. Trust us. It's the Bachelor/ette Way. A trip to Fiji will be much better for you when you have a girl you're not passing around with two other guys.
I must say, though, I'm SUPER excited about the sister drama waiting for us in the finale: "I'm just trying to save you from yourself." Yeah, there's history there. Can't wait to dig it up!
Wait--what? Straight to the rose ceremony without an alcohol primer? How is the one who gets cut supposed to handle this? I hope somebody filled the bar in the limo. But first, the ones who are fine without pain meds:
Ben. Duh.
JP. Duh.
Constantine. Duh.
Ames...What an expression! You could actually hear that breaking sound, couldn't you? And feel it in your own gut, right? Oh, honey. Things are gonna turn out better for you. Trust us. It's the Bachelor/ette Way. A trip to Fiji will be much better for you when you have a girl you're not passing around with two other guys.
I must say, though, I'm SUPER excited about the sister drama waiting for us in the finale: "I'm just trying to save you from yourself." Yeah, there's history there. Can't wait to dig it up!
Episode 8 #5: JP from NY
Good grief what a garden they meet in. I'm planting hyacinths this fall fo sho. After that botanical miracle, it seems a bit sad he takes her inside on such a gorgeous spring day. But look how thoughtful JP is--rollerskating does seem suited for the slightly bowlegged.
Really, all these guys are straight-up adorable. We're looking at the next Bachelor somewhere here. And I think Ashley's right (?!??)--there's good energy in this family.
HOLD ON! Ashley just said she's learned along "this journey" that she needs to listen to her head! WHAT?!?? As if nearly derailing the whole thing with her Bentley obsession wasn't enough, now she's going to upend the ENTIRE premise of the show by admitting that she can't ENTIRELY trust her "feelings"? I can't believe the editors didn't chop that blasphemy right out.
Really, all these guys are straight-up adorable. We're looking at the next Bachelor somewhere here. And I think Ashley's right (?!??)--there's good energy in this family.
HOLD ON! Ashley just said she's learned along "this journey" that she needs to listen to her head! WHAT?!?? As if nearly derailing the whole thing with her Bentley obsession wasn't enough, now she's going to upend the ENTIRE premise of the show by admitting that she can't ENTIRELY trust her "feelings"? I can't believe the editors didn't chop that blasphemy right out.
Episode 8 #4: Ben from Perfect Sonoma
Ah, finally! The hometown date Ashley has been picturing since he stepped out of the limo with that bottle and set of glasses. So maybe the weather is a smidge cool for walking barefoot between the vines, but that picture is getting clearer ALL the time.
AND his family is from the Italian/Slovenian border?!? Bonus points from me.
But something's wrong with this picture: Ben's "very protective" sister is the one who signed him up for an inevitable romantic disaster? Love the darling cozy-chic house, but something must be very wrong inside. And things seem kinda stiff, but could that possibly be a family feeling awkward with a camera crew invading their home and leering over everything they say? Nah!
AND his family is from the Italian/Slovenian border?!? Bonus points from me.
But something's wrong with this picture: Ben's "very protective" sister is the one who signed him up for an inevitable romantic disaster? Love the darling cozy-chic house, but something must be very wrong inside. And things seem kinda stiff, but could that possibly be a family feeling awkward with a camera crew invading their home and leering over everything they say? Nah!
Episode 8 #3: Town-and-Country Ames
So how picturesque is Chadd's Ford, PA? Yikes--and the estate. Yeah, Ames is a prep-school boy. I mean, with a name like Ames, was there any doubt?
Ha! Ames' mom thought he looked "healthy," of all things. Clearly not gifted at noticing the post-concussive fogginess in those wide-set eyes. Though the sister, at least, is quite good at reading where Ashley's head is, which is...elsewhere.
Oh, Ames, citing the Italian renaissance. Such a soft touch for romance. Although that "most romantic kiss ever" sure looked like a convenient reach-across from here. Maybe his bar is set a mite low. Still--run away. Or after you get dumped, find a beautiful, literary way to carry your broken heart into the arms of a much, much, better woman.
Ha! Ames' mom thought he looked "healthy," of all things. Clearly not gifted at noticing the post-concussive fogginess in those wide-set eyes. Though the sister, at least, is quite good at reading where Ashley's head is, which is...elsewhere.
Oh, Ames, citing the Italian renaissance. Such a soft touch for romance. Although that "most romantic kiss ever" sure looked like a convenient reach-across from here. Maybe his bar is set a mite low. Still--run away. Or after you get dumped, find a beautiful, literary way to carry your broken heart into the arms of a much, much, better woman.
Episode 8 #2: Constantine from Cumming
What a lousy name for a town. Still, it looks nice, and the home brew on his coffee must be stronger because Constantine looks AWAKE and is talking a LOT faster than I've seen him out on the road.
First stop: The family restaurant. Is anybody else wishing that Ashley was wearing a hairnet over all those salad ingredients and pizza sauce? Sure, all those lookey-loo staff peeking in the window acted charmed and googly, but what they're REALLY thinking is Crap. We gotta restock ALL that stuff.
Constantine's mom's most important question for Ashley is whether she would be willing to move? Not, how are you with money, or do you like kids, or what kind of spiritual person are you, or even, do you love my son? Nope--will you make sure I get to keep my boy right here. Ouch. Watch it, girl. There are mother-in-law issues brewing here, right alongside that strong coffee.
Oh, producers, did you have to be so obvious? Hey! Constantine has a Greek family! We know all about Greeks because we saw the movie about the wedding! Bring them all in! Make them dance! Make them say Opa! Make sure there's an arthritic granny clapping on the sofa! Where's the Windex?
First stop: The family restaurant. Is anybody else wishing that Ashley was wearing a hairnet over all those salad ingredients and pizza sauce? Sure, all those lookey-loo staff peeking in the window acted charmed and googly, but what they're REALLY thinking is Crap. We gotta restock ALL that stuff.
Constantine's mom's most important question for Ashley is whether she would be willing to move? Not, how are you with money, or do you like kids, or what kind of spiritual person are you, or even, do you love my son? Nope--will you make sure I get to keep my boy right here. Ouch. Watch it, girl. There are mother-in-law issues brewing here, right alongside that strong coffee.
Oh, producers, did you have to be so obvious? Hey! Constantine has a Greek family! We know all about Greeks because we saw the movie about the wedding! Bring them all in! Make them dance! Make them say Opa! Make sure there's an arthritic granny clapping on the sofa! Where's the Windex?
Bachelorette: Ashley, ep8: Down Home
...or, as they have clearly warned us, "Someone's heart will be broken." But how could we be headed anywhere else when she lets us know that each of these guys is what she "looks for physically in a man"? And the one who doesn't get that credit? Ames from the "most unique guy" category. Is there anyone who doesn't think he's done tonight?
But there's only one way to find out! [Back] to the nuts!
But there's only one way to find out! [Back] to the nuts!
Monday, July 11, 2011
Episode 7 #6: Brad/Emily post-mortem
...or, ABC's Shameless Self-Promotional Examination of Its Show's Failures. From Chris, the truth: "It is with a degree of regret that we bring you the following." A small degree. Then there's a whole lot of degrees of glee with which they bring us this ratings-booster.
How on earth did Emily end up on the Bachelor? What is the process by which an apparently modest, serious, composed, responsible woman decides to put herself on this show? I mean, she filled out an application, prepared an audition video... She WANTED to do this. She thought it through and decided it was a good idea. Who was she listening to? I want to be totally heartless toward people who as full-on grownups decide to do this, but I just can't do it here.
So I'm glad the show ended with a dog lifting its leg on the Love Balloon. Says everything for me, in a funnier way than I could by myself right now. Here's to better things on the hometown dates!
How on earth did Emily end up on the Bachelor? What is the process by which an apparently modest, serious, composed, responsible woman decides to put herself on this show? I mean, she filled out an application, prepared an audition video... She WANTED to do this. She thought it through and decided it was a good idea. Who was she listening to? I want to be totally heartless toward people who as full-on grownups decide to do this, but I just can't do it here.
So I'm glad the show ended with a dog lifting its leg on the Love Balloon. Says everything for me, in a funnier way than I could by myself right now. Here's to better things on the hometown dates!
Episode 7 #5: The cocktail non-party
Yeah, killing the cocktail party also cut this episode short. Bam. You're done, Lucas. See ya.
Oh, Ashley: "Maybe I'm not cut out for this." Does it not OCCUR to you that NOBODY is cut out for this? It's the most unnatural, Machiavellian, impossible way ANYBODY could imagine to start a solid relationship. Just thought I'd let you know. For all the good it does.
But enough of you! On to the most recent failure of this show to help anyone find a lasting relationship!
Oh, Ashley: "Maybe I'm not cut out for this." Does it not OCCUR to you that NOBODY is cut out for this? It's the most unnatural, Machiavellian, impossible way ANYBODY could imagine to start a solid relationship. Just thought I'd let you know. For all the good it does.
But enough of you! On to the most recent failure of this show to help anyone find a lasting relationship!
Episode 7 #4: Ryan's date
For such a high-energy, talk-and-go-all-the-time guy as Ryan is, I'm bored out of my mind for most of this date. Maybe this is how they chose this episode to fill with the Emily/Brad business: there was just not enough going on with this date to build a show on. "All these people--it's just, it's just..." "Hey look at that bird! So cool!" And the capper: "Have I told you about water heaters?"
Oof! That look on his face when she tells him she's not feeling it! It's like watching somebody kick a puppy. And hearing it give a little yelp and limp away. And watching it curl up and keep crying. And then squeeze out a tear. And the cameras WON'T GO AWAY. Here's the deal, you super-good guy: You won't be able to keep the girls away when you get back home. There's a wonderful girl in your future who won't kick you in front of cameras.
Oof! That look on his face when she tells him she's not feeling it! It's like watching somebody kick a puppy. And hearing it give a little yelp and limp away. And watching it curl up and keep crying. And then squeeze out a tear. And the cameras WON'T GO AWAY. Here's the deal, you super-good guy: You won't be able to keep the girls away when you get back home. There's a wonderful girl in your future who won't kick you in front of cameras.
Episode 7 #3: The group date
Poor JP and his feelings. Poorer Lucas in his gold dress. Semi-poor Ames in the prom tux. I hope JP in the Rico Sauve tux feels better now. But no, bless him, he's in danger of tipping into Chantal's territory. That sweet spot between "I feel amazing things for you" and "I feel totally cool about you dating a bunch of other guys" is about the size of a tic-tac.
Once again, Ashley's "fun" meter is not set correctly. "I thought this date was going to be fun," she says in a slightly hurt, bewildered tone after the wedding pictures are finished. Problem 1: What guy, under the best of circumstances, thinks taking pictures is the best part of the wedding day? Problem 2: No matter how much he hates it, what guy wants to hand the bride off to another guy instead?
Oh, way to fix it. JP brought it home in telling Ashley about how he's feeling. Well done.
Once again, Ashley's "fun" meter is not set correctly. "I thought this date was going to be fun," she says in a slightly hurt, bewildered tone after the wedding pictures are finished. Problem 1: What guy, under the best of circumstances, thinks taking pictures is the best part of the wedding day? Problem 2: No matter how much he hates it, what guy wants to hand the bride off to another guy instead?
Oh, way to fix it. JP brought it home in telling Ashley about how he's feeling. Well done.
Episode 7 #2: Constantine & Ben's dates
Question: Are Constantine and Ben the same guy? Brothers? It looked like Constantine was reading his own date card there in the room. Are they both at greater risk because she can't afford to keep around two of the same thing? Forgive me. It's been two weeks and I'm rusty on names and faces and personalities, such as they are. So we'll cover them together, Constantine first:
Line of the date, from Ashley: "Constantine is really taking this lantern thing seriously. It's making me think there could really be a future here." So THAT's what it takes? No wonder American marriages struggle. No Taiwanese lanterns.
Constantine definitely has bedroom eyes. Or puppy eyes. If you sleep with your dog, I guess it's the same thing.
So now to Ben:
Tonight's editing prize: "We're going places. We're going places." (Ben's voice over video of him and Ashley buzzing along on a scooter at, maybe, 20mph)
Oh, Ben is definitely getting a hometown date. Ashley wants that Sonoma wine country tour. And my guess is that JP is exactly right to be pretty jangled by Ben's all-nighter with Ashley.
Line of the date, from Ashley: "Constantine is really taking this lantern thing seriously. It's making me think there could really be a future here." So THAT's what it takes? No wonder American marriages struggle. No Taiwanese lanterns.
Constantine definitely has bedroom eyes. Or puppy eyes. If you sleep with your dog, I guess it's the same thing.
So now to Ben:
Tonight's editing prize: "We're going places. We're going places." (Ben's voice over video of him and Ashley buzzing along on a scooter at, maybe, 20mph)
Oh, Ben is definitely getting a hometown date. Ashley wants that Sonoma wine country tour. And my guess is that JP is exactly right to be pretty jangled by Ben's all-nighter with Ashley.
Bachelorette: Ashley, ep7--Too little for a whole show!
Due entirely to the intense early-morning airport needs of a certain faithful blog follower, I'm kinda running on fumes tonight. We may be looking at a short blog, and apparently a short show. BUT, we have the Emily/Brad post-mortem voyeur's delight to cover, so...all bets are off. To the nuts!
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