#2 Hollywood for All The Right Reasons

I'm still conflicted regarding my attention to Des' season of The Bachelorette.  However, since the only "current" show to watch today is The Voice, I figured since I'm already upset the obnoxious Swon Bros were saved, I'd  invite my current attitude to stay a little longer and critique the Bach'ette!
Are these boys all oblivious to time? Or did they just jump off of the S.S.Obvious???? We get it! You haven't had a date with Des yet.  In fact, up until 2 minutes and 47 seconds before Chris Harrison walked in, you didn't even realize the first date was so close.  19 of you want to be the 1st. 1 of you will be first. 14 of you will enjoy a group date. The only people allowed to complain about dates and not "having alone time with Des" would be those that were not selected for dates.

Date Details:

1 on 1: Hollywood Wedding on Bridge with a concert
Oh sweet Brooks.  As far as I'm concerned you and Des can keep the wedding wardrobe on and head to the nearest chapel...after proper marriage counseling, family/close friends meet & greet and at least 6 months living in your pre-ABC life!  Side note...did they dance on the same carpet square Emily & Ryan used? Well travelled.

Group: Soulja Boy
Apparently, SB has more than "Superman" in his repertoire....who knew?!
Competitor Chris....not to be confused with main man Chris Harrison. You may be captain of the SS Obvious. You're there to spend time with Des...1 date card has been revealed. 1 group date is being read. Calm down killer!

Dan: Adorable

Juan Pablo: Confusing...I don't understand him

Kasey: No opinion yet

Zak K: he's the guy from HS/college who really wanted to fit in with the football/lax team but it never worked...so he goes from lifting weights to the tanning bed to getting a massage.

Will: Annoyingly arrogant.  Really, what guy does hot yoga? Gross!

Brian: He just looks shifty.

Drew: Seems cute

James: Hate to say it but the tattletale man tears preview ruined it.

Mikey: Meat head

Zak W: Keep a shirt on and hand out sunglasses...your teeth are blinding.

Nick: Cute. No full opinion yet

Michael: Adorable! Seems fun!

Brandon: Seems ok but also emotionally intense

Ben: Also seems shifty but in a lazy way, not a sneaky way.

So Michael's line was kind of a dig at those who have gone before him.  Funny guy!

Poor Diogo....didn't get a First Night Rose and now Soulja Boy has his knight in shining armour costume!


OH MY GOODNESS...lyrics relating to Bachelors of the past.  Now that's fubby sruff!!

MOST AWKWARD rap EVER!

Somebody to love

Y'all, it's Memorial Day weekend and Des' journey to love begins Monday.  In true Bach/ette fashion, I'm sure Des' season will be "the best one yet" and truly "amazing" as well as a "dream come true" but for some reason I'm just not interested in watching.  As in not even slightly excited about it.

Sure, I watched the Bloopers episode the other night but even with the promos, I'm just not intrigued.  

Yes, Des seemed sweet. 

Yes, she'll have Sean flashbacks.  

Yes, drama will fill the air.

Yes, people will cry.

But for some reason I'm not interested.  I do still think Lesley M would've been a witty and amusing B'ette but she was smart to
graceful "complete" a season and be done.

Which leads me to wonder how 25-35 year olds are able to not work for almost an entire year. Think about it.  From a filming/production standpoint Sean left for Emily's season the beginning of March (1st 1 on 1 was March, 16, 2012....I was there!) and proposed to Catherine mid November 2012...that's 8 months. Add that to the promo schedule while the show airs, that's Jan-March....so an entire year.  Since Des was on the Bachelor and is now the B'ette, she's on the same "no work, all roses" schedule.

I can't help but think what my two male, both married, both have kids, bosses would say if I walked into their offices, sat down and exclaimed "Gentleman, I love my job, I love the company and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to learn from both of you.  However,  I'd like to pack up my office and embark on a quest for love.  I'll meet 25 suitors and represent God & myself well, so don't worry but seriously, I have an amazing 3 month journey to start." OR "My inability to date in this town has gotten the best of me so I'm going on national TV to compete with 24 other single girls for the heart of the same man. Tune in Monday nights."  Yea...NEVER going to happen.  While they are supportive I'm fairly certain they'd shake their heads, laugh, and respond with "You want to do what?".


If anyone from ABC ever stumbles upon this little ole blog, I'd like you to consider reformatting the show to be realistic.  Film in a hometown or fun city. Complete every day tasks. Travel to must see attractions in the area....weekend getaway type places.  How someone responds to everyday stuff...sitting in beach traffic, dealing with airports and TSA, random car issues, horrible service at a restaurant  and automated phone prompts instead of a real person talking really brings out ones true colors!  Add reality to your idea of "reality".   Perhaps the success rate of married couples would be higher if the extravagance wasn't the highlight but the "true connection" was the focus?!