The Bachelorette - (DeAnna Pappas)

PeppyGPhiB · #1 05-20-2008, 09:44 PM

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Uh, duh. I meant he was the kind of guy fratties mock.

But what was funny about it was that the guy was from South Carolina.

kddani · #2 05-20-2008, 09:55 PM

I haven't watched the Bachelor or Bachelorette since the first few seasons... but fiance and I watched this last night because there was nothing else on. DeAnna actually seems to have the right attitude and the right intentions. I like how she picked most of the decent guys, not the asshole frat boys (I mean that in the negative "frat" connotation). The guys she picked were the guys i'd probably pick. That was sort of nice. I'm sure a few idiots slipped in. Like snowboarder guy (ick, shower already). And I think karate guy made it in too, somebody PLEASE cut that mullet. Ick. And I'm glad goofy actor guy didn't make it in, he skeeved me out.

breathesgelatin · #3 05-21-2008, 12:27 AM

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I haven't watched the Bachelor or Bachelorette since the first few seasons... but fiance and I watched this last night because there was nothing else on. DeAnna actually seems to have the right attitude and the right intentions. I like how she picked most of the decent guys, not the asshole frat boys (I mean that in the negative "frat" connotation). The guys she picked were the guys i'd probably pick. That was sort of nice. I'm sure a few idiots slipped in. Like snowboarder guy (ick, shower already). And I think karate guy made it in too, somebody PLEASE cut that mullet. Ick. And I'm glad goofy actor guy didn't make it in, he skeeved me out.

I was also shocked she picked the mullet-karate-master. One thing I love about the Bachelor/Bachelorette is the frickin' preview they give you the FIRST EP that shows basically everything that's going to happen. Based on that, it looks like karate guy sticks around for a while. At least long enough to go on a one-on-one that involves riding horses through the surf. Based on the preview, I think snowboard guy goes home next week. There weren't many shots of him. I sort of understand why she kept him though - a genuinely different guy that didn't make a total jerk of himself. I was surprised she kept Paul (is that the name of the guy with the DeAnna speedo?).

The whole "three people move into DeAnna's house per week" thing is going to make for an interesting dynamic. I can see that it's going to cause drama. *Gets excited* The show definitely needed spicing up.

The thing that surprises me is DeAnna's apparently insane emotions. We already have her telling one guy she can't lead him on - it's not apparent to me if that's at two-on-one date where she can only choose one to stay, or she's just telling some guy this before the rose ceremony. Also the scene where she apparently walks out of the rose ceremony crying. And most dramatically, the scene where she bitches out all the guys. I'm sorry, but unless something REALLY major goes down that justifies her behavior, if I was one of the guys, that would give me MAJOR pause about her.

I also noticed they're not plugging a proposal very hard. In fact the only person we got shots of in the finale was DeAnna herself. HMMMM. The weird aspect about the Bachelorette is that the Bachelorette chooses but then in the end it's the responsibility of the guy to choose the ring and propose or whatever. It just seems like an extremely awkward dynamic. And also stuck like 40 years ago or something.

breathesgelatin · #4 05-21-2008, 12:37 AM

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But what was funny about it was that the guy was from South Carolina.

*shrug*

It's not that surprising. Ever heard of Myrtle Beach?

Agreed with everyone that single dad is cute. From the edit I couldn't tell, but it seems like he might the front-runner that the other guys are whining about moving in with DeAnna first? One thing I was waiting for is if Jenni asked single dad the kids question. LOL. That would be awkward if he hadn't mentioned it to DeAnna and then Jenni asked him point blank.

I reaaaaaaally like Richard the science teacher.

I sort of liked scruffy Brian, but to give her the benefit of the doubt he didn't seem to have very much of a personality.

A couple of the guys were playing the Greek angle. I loved when Eric (that's his name right?) clearly spoke better Greek than DeAnna did. LOL! But wondering if that will lead to a strong connection between them.

I thought the guy that got the very first rose was really not that hot. In fact I thought the hottest guy was the African American math teacher. But the black contestant alway seems to get cut right away. Exception: Marshana from last season.

My roommate was flabbergasted she kept the bar owner from NYC via Raleigh because she thought DeAnna would be scared off from bar owners after Brad. LOL. He was one of the hotter contestants though, and from the previews it looks like he sticks around a while.

My final comment: I don't see why she gave the Christian football player the benefit of the doubt and not Chandler. I guess the duck call was weird but I thought it was kind of fun and cheesy and totally not as creepy as the stuff a lot of contestants do on the first episode. She forgave the football player for the glasses guy (UGH - he was nasty) sabotaging him, but didn't forgive Chandler when the abs guy sabotaged him. Speaking of which, I don't remember if abs guy stayed or not...

I wasn't looking forward to this much but it does look like they're upping the drama both by design and by DeAnna's tempestuous personality. I'm in.

PeppyGPhiB · #5 05-21-2008, 01:00 AM

OK, I just read online that Jason (adorable single dad) knows Bevin from a couple seasons ago on The Bachelor (remember, she came in second to Tessa with Dr. Andy). In fact, Bevin was a bridesmaid in his wedding!

breathesgelatin · #6 05-21-2008, 01:23 AM

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OK, I just read online that Jason (adorable single dad) knows Bevin from a couple seasons ago on The Bachelor (remember, she came in second to Tessa with Dr. Andy). In fact, Bevin was a bridesmaid in his wedding!

Speaking of Bevin, I heard that she got engaged (read it on Kate Brockhouse's - from the same season - blog):

http://katebrockhouse.blogspot.com/

Speaking of engagements, Jenni was sporting a mad engagement ring last night. Anyone have the scoop on that?

Xylochick216 · #7 05-21-2008, 03:06 PM

I didn't watch, but I just found out that I know of Chandler. He went to Elon and graduated two years after me. I've met him a few times at various parties. He's apparently going to be on Cash Cab soon, too. I heard he's trying to break into the business and is doing the reality show route to get his face out there.

nittanyalum · #8 05-21-2008, 03:08 PM

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I didn't watch, but I just found out that I know of Chandler. He went to Elon and graduated two years after me. I've met him a few times at various parties. He's apparently going to be on Cash Cab soon, too. I heard he's trying to break into the business and is doing the reality show route to get his face out there.

Is he the one who got "misty" in his exit interview? My first thought after that was, "he's vying to be the next Bachelor". And he needs a haircut.

breathesgelatin · #9 05-21-2008, 03:18 PM

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Is he the one who got "misty" in his exit interview? My first thought after that was, "he's vying to be the next Bachelor". And he needs a haircut.

He looked the part of a total southern frat boy (including the shaggy "frat hair") but some things were off for me. His tag line said he was from Spotsylvania County but he kept talking about how he was from Virginia Beach. Then the crying thing, which I think was totally faked for the camera. A bit of trying too hard. The duck call was admittedly right on, though.

CutiePie2000 · #10 05-21-2008, 08:43 PM

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Speaking of engagements, Jenni was sporting a mad engagement ring last night. Anyone have the scoop on that?

I think they showed Jenni's update when they have that special edition of "The Bachelor - Where are they now?" or something like that. They showed how Brooke (from The Bachelor with Aaron) was now married, and how the crazy Miss Iowa was still single, but had a house and a dog, and how Heather from Texas did the Bachelor twice, and now she's married....

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As for The Bachelor/Bachelorette series, if I hear Chris Harrison call it the most "dramatic/romantic" whatever, I am going to throw something at the tv. Drives me nuts!

Oh Lord..that and the "for the rest of my life"...it's sick and nauseating. ENOUGH ALREADY.

AGDLynn · #11 05-21-2008, 11:35 PM

OTW, I never watch the show although I know she's on.

All I know is that she is a Realtor in town. I canceled my paper subscription in Feb. when I thought we were going to sell our house. Maybe it I renew it, we'll get an offer, lol.

Wonder if she knows the hometown girl that won the Miss Hooters Swimsuit competition last year.

breathesgelatin · #12 05-22-2008, 12:27 AM

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I think they showed Jenni's update when they have that special edition of "The Bachelor - Where are they now?" or something like that. They showed how Brooke (from The Bachelor with Aaron) was now married, and how the crazy Miss Iowa was still single, but had a house and a dog, and how Heather from Texas did the Bachelor twice, and now she's married....

Aw, man, it figures. My DVR missed that episode for some reason, so I never saw it. I'll have to see if it's online. Jenni was my favorite!

CutiePie2000 · #13 05-22-2008, 12:44 AM

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Aw, man, it figures. My DVR missed that episode for some reason, so I never saw it. I'll have to see if it's online. Jenni was my favorite!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=jHzV4ULkuCE

This one gives a few snippets, but alas, it does not cover Jenni. I'm sowwy.....

bluefish81 · #14 05-21-2008, 11:59 PM

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My roommate was flabbergasted she kept the bar owner from NYC via Raleigh because she thought DeAnna would be scared off from bar owners after Brad. LOL. He was one of the hotter contestants though, and from the previews it looks like he sticks around a while.

I was really surprised that she kept him too. As soon as he said what he did, I figured he was toast, even though he's hot!