Anyone watching Ben the Bachelor tonight? - NO SPOILERS PLEASE

[kimmar067]

...okay, so last night's show was a SUPER BARFARAMA...

 

[kimmar067]

Wow...Jamie's failing miserably right now.

Good lord girl, get a hold of yourself!

Ewwwww ... Jamie likes his hair. Now they are analyzing their kiss. Double ewwwww.

...mebbe she should have packed THIS in her suitcase:

 

[violetrose]

I was the same, he seemed nice on Ashley's season. Little did we know what a pig he'd turn out to be, right?

Apparently the only way to show Ben that they're there for him is to have an intense make out session or go skinny dipping in the ocean. I'm just baffled by these girls and Ben, don't they realize they're being filmed and that their families (along with millions of strangers) will be seeing it?? Come on, somebody please teach these women to have a little more self-worth. And somebody please please please teach Ben that he isn't all that. Please!

I thought Ben showed his piggish, rude ways again last night when he was talking to Jamie. Rather than focus on the woman in front of him, he was gawking at Courtney in the pool. Jamie should've right then and there stood up and said good-bye. Clearly he's attracted to the Courtney type anyway. It seems his criteria for a lasting relationship is purely physical. Ugh. I hope I can make it through the end of this season, it's really bad this time around. It's like an eternal frat party with Ben center stage. And can someone please explain to me why he tells the women that everyone will get a date? Um, don't they always...one on one, two on one or group? He made it sound like it was really special that they were ALL going to get a date.

Also, did Courtney seem more twitchy this episode? Her facial expressions are odd but the twitching is even stranger, like she's mental or something? We have a neighbor that twitches like that when he's upset so we stay very far away from him then because he loses his temper. I wonder if Courtney is similar?

I agree with everything you said. And Courtney reminds me of a pug dog. I'm sorry but she is not beautiful or even pretty. She's rather strange looking if you ask me. I don't usually comment on people's looks unless they are bragging about how great they are. And she just isn't.

As far as the girls acting so crazy around Ben I think it becomes something of a contest for them. Like they are competing to win Homecoming Queen. Because let's face it what would possess someone to act like that? I could maybe see if it was George Clooney or someone, but Ben? I really find it hard to believe any of these girls could like him more than casually and that is even a stretch. He just doesn't seem that likeable or interesting.

And yes I said I was bailing, but I had laundry to fold.

Also, what was with them sending Casey S home? I don't see what exactly she did wrong. It didn't sound like she was in love with her boyfriend or anything close. I am sure all these girls had past relationships. And the way Ben was so dismissive of her made me sick. He has issues. He was getting creepy for me beforehand but the way he treated her like he was her father really put him over the edge for me. Gross. She should be thanking her lucky stars that she got sent home, weird as it was.

 

[robinb]

Also, what was with them sending Casey S home? I don't see what exactly she did wrong. It didn't sound like she was in love with her boyfriend or anything close. I am sure all these girls had past relationships. And the way Ben was so dismissive of her made me sick. He has issues. He was getting creepy for me beforehand but the way he treated her like he was her father really put him over the edge for me. Gross. She should be thanking her lucky stars that she got sent home, weird as it was.

I didn't understand it either. Didn't we just see Ben literally on bended knee asking someone to marry him?!? Pot-kettle-black.

 

[rentayenta]

...okay, so last night's show was a SUPER BARFARAMA...

It made me feel dirty for watching.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Okay, I'm getting so sick of this season, I'm about to read the spoilers and just get it over with. I actually accidentally saw something tonight, so I feel like I'm done until the final rose, but then I can't stop looking at the wreck, either.

Good lord, she is disgusting. And Ben is appreciative of Courtney's braless beads, good grief. She's trash and making herself look ridiculous. And she's surprised that more of the girls aren't making a move on Ben? Uh, honey, that's because they're not sluts like you and have a touch more class than you'll ever have. And with freaking little kids sitting around too! She makes me want to vomit.

Please tell me I am seeing things and this girl is not sitting here topless with all these kids sitting there??? She is hideous. I think I am bailing too....have never wathced The Voice before but I think I might give it a try.

I couldn't believe her shaking her "B**b thing" with all those men and little boys looking on. Can you imagine Ben actually taking her home to meet his mom? I do feel sick after watching tonight.

I agree. She isn't worth it. Her reaction to Emily's apology was insane. She said she doesn't forgive and forget. Nice character Courtney, just what every man is looking for.

At least we can see she really is evil, not just contrived by the producers

OMG! A scrapbook detailing your feelings about a guy you've spent maybe two days total with?? You're kidding me right? Stalker alert!

Whoa, Blakely's face was priceless!!! She was really certain that he'd pick her after writhing all over him on the dance floor and sharing her nifty scrapbook. I'm sorry but that's hilarious.

I know! At first I was thinking she was acting like a 12 yr old, and then it was kind of creepy.

What a crappy thing to do to Casey (or however you spell her name). Ben was in love with someone and trying to get over her. What makes him so different that Casey?

He couldn't kick her butt out soon enough.

I'm starting to hope he picks Courtney. The other women are all too good for him!

He wants it all for himself!!! He's so conceited!

Wow...Jamie's failing miserably right now.

Good lord girl, get a hold of yourself!

Ewwwww ... Jamie likes his hair. Now they are analyzing their kiss. Double ewwwww.

Man, she is going to hate watching this episode! It's pretty bad. Of course Ben was into it because he's a pig. But she's talking way too much, like she's trying to convince him (and herself) that she's sexy. Now she's giving him a tutorial on open mouth kissing? WTH?

I would like Courtney to come save him right now, lol. This is so bad.

This is just nasty now.....

Well that whole scene was awkward.....and icky.

That had to be the most awkward scene in Bachelor history! Poor girl! Trying to give him instructions instead of just being in the moment, whatever that was! Now I need a shower.

I've been constantly disappointed in men...in all of my 27 years. Pahleeze Bucky.

Well, maybe cuz you are a skank and a psycho - ya think?

Without fail, the current Bachelor has me loathing him. I really didn't have a strong opinion of him either way when the season started. He seemed like a nice guy on the Ashley season. Now I'm just completely grossed out by him. I just cringe when these girls try to think of schemes to "stand out" to Ben. Still, I can't stop watching this train wreck.

I was the same, he seemed nice on Ashley's season. Little did we know what a pig he'd turn out to be, right?

Apparently the only way to show Ben that they're there for him is to have an intense make out session or go skinny dipping in the ocean. I'm just baffled by these girls and Ben, don't they realize they're being filmed and that their families (along with millions of strangers) will be seeing it?? Come on, somebody please teach these women to have a little more self-worth. And somebody please please please teach Ben that he isn't all that. Please!

I thought Ben showed his piggish, rude ways again last night when he was talking to Jamie. Rather than focus on the woman in front of him, he was gawking at Courtney in the pool. Jamie should've right then and there stood up and said good-bye. Clearly he's attracted to the Courtney type anyway. It seems his criteria for a lasting relationship is purely physical. Ugh. I hope I can make it through the end of this season, it's really bad this time around. It's like an eternal frat party with Ben center stage. And can someone please explain to me why he tells the women that everyone will get a date? Um, don't they always...one on one, two on one or group? He made it sound like it was really special that they were ALL going to get a date.

Also, did Courtney seem more twitchy this episode? Her facial expressions are odd but the twitching is even stranger, like she's mental or something? We have a neighbor that twitches like that when he's upset so we stay very far away from him then because he loses his temper. I wonder if Courtney is similar?

I thought he was nice, too. Maybe Ashley saw some of what we are seeing now.... Oh, in the beginning, not everyone got a date every week. I don't know why he had to make a big point of it though - I think they were supposed to or something!

...mebbe she should have packed THIS in her suitcase:

I think she did!

 

[Imzadi]

Finally complaining, err, I mean commenting on the show this week. I'll go back & read everyone's comments after.


Can you basically eat ANY fish you catch in the ocean? How did Ben & Kacie B know the fish they caught wasn't poisonous or even edible?


Courtney took off her bra ans is just parading her girls under those beads. What a SL**! I don't consider myself a prude, but her undressing so much was just so inappropriate.
AND BEN IS A CLASSLESS PIG!!!



Ben to Courtney: "I really appreciate that you NOTICE me. WTH??? You're the friggin BACHELOR, and you are thanking her for NOTICING you??? Why? Because she's a model?


Courtney, "I'm planning for some private time with Ben. I'm sure he's itching for some, too." Itching for some what?

Who's JAMIE? I don't think I've ever seen her before? She's never kissed Ben either.
She looks like a brunette Emily. They could be sisters.


Blakely brought props!
Does anyone really believe her crying jag?


I didn't know Chris Harrison's hosting duties included consoling the contestants.

So Casey S is more upset that she has to go back & find someone, ANYone else.


OMG! Jamie SHUT UP!!!

I'm glad she went home. She was way too annoying, talking so much. Motor Mouth.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Finally complaining, err, I mean commenting on the show this week. I'll go back & read everyone's comments after.


Can you basically eat ANY fish you catch in the ocean? How did Ben & Kacie B know the fish they caught wasn't poisonous or even edible?

I was wondering, too. Well, they weren't alone with the camera crew there - maybe someone called or googled for them.

Courtney took off her bra ans is just parading her girls under those beads. What a SL**! I don't consider myself a prude, but her undressing so much was just so inappropriate.
AND BEN IS A CLASSLESS PIG!!!

Ben to Courtney: "I really appreciate that you NOTICE me. WTH??? You're the friggin BACHELOR, and you are thanking her for NOTICING you??? Why? Because she's a model?


Weakling! Maybe no one has ever noticed him before...

Courtney, "I'm planning for some private time with Ben. I'm sure he's itching for some, too." Itching for some what?

A trip to slutsville!

Who's JAMIE? I don't think I've ever seen her before? She's never kissed Ben either.
She looks like a brunette Emily. They could be sisters.

Somebody stop her!


Blakely brought props!
Does anyone really believe her crying jag?
A little much

I didn't know Chris Harrison's hosting duties included consoling the contestants.

So Casey S is more upset that she has to go back & find someone, ANYone else.
I saw an interview recently where it was brought out that he tries to help the contestants and warn them of things, but they just do what they want anyway... He really cares about the contestants because he gets to know them.... yada yada..

OMG! Jamie SHUT UP!!!

I'm glad she went home. She was way too annoying, talking so much. Motor Mouth.

Well, since he doesn't talk maybe he needs someone to fill in the silence!

So many boring dates - probably why he keeps Courtney around, to cut the boredom. He just doesn't realize he's the one causing it!

 

[Imzadi]

I really don't like him anymore.

Oh honey, you're just now coming to that conclusion? Just kidding! I can't stand him either, even since he shut down Emily at one of the rose ceremonies a couple of episodes ago.

I stopped liking him when he was so mean & nasty to the blonde girl, (Samantha?) who only asked him when they would get to go on a one on one date, and how anxious she was to not get time with him, and he practically said he already knew he didn't LIKE her, not that there was no fit, and sent her home tight then & there.

OMG! A scrapbook detailing your feelings about a guy you've spent maybe two days total with?? You're kidding me right? Stalker alert!

Whoa, Blakely's face was priceless!!! She was really certain that he'd pick her after writhing all over him on the dance floor and sharing her nifty scrapbook. I'm sorry but that's hilarious.

Does anyone really believe she MADE that scrapbook? I think one of the prop people/production assistants made it for her. If you look at all the words, they were too perfect to have just been found in various books & magazines for collaging. Anyone who's done a collage knows you have to sometimes cut words or add letters onto found words (in different fonts & sizes, and different papers & colors.)

The only way Blakely could have made that scrapbook was if she was at a computer & printer, sitting alone in her shared hotel room, during all the dates she missed out on, and Googled words, copied, cut and pasted all of that together. Where did she get the computer & printer and paper? She fit all of that in her one bag that the guy took to the elevator?

Sorry, I don't buy it. Blakely's not the type to do that. I think the hired actress' time on the show was up. By coincidence, Michelle Money went home right at the same episode, during her time with Brad. I guess the hired actresses stay till there are 6 women left. The final 6 are all real, as 4 get the hometown dates, and there should be one or two extra REAL girls he still might choose instead. So, unless the Bachelor really likes one of the actresses & wants her to stay, <cough - Courtney - cough> then they go by the time 6 women are left.

 

[violetrose]

Who's JAMIE? I don't think I've ever seen her before? She's never kissed Ben either.
She looks like a brunette Emily. They could be sisters.

I'm so glad I am not the only one who never noticed Jamie. I asked my DD who the heck was that?

I can see why she felt the need to give him kissing lessons though, it almost looks like he just opens his mouth and slobbers when he kisses. I cannot even look at him when he is kissing, I really have to look somewhere else it is that skeevy.

 

[violetrose]

I stopped liking him when he was so mean & nasty to the blonde girl, (Samantha?) who only asked him when they would get to go on a one on one date, and how anxious she was to not get time with him, and he practically said he already knew he didn't LIKE her, not that there was no fit, and sent her home tight then & there.

I am starting to wonder if he doesn't have some social disorder like Aspergers. Either that or he is just a huge jerk.

DD and I have decided he is worse that Blob as the worst Bachelor ever. I thought no one could ever take that title but it looks like it has happened.

 

[robinb]

Can you basically eat ANY fish you catch in the ocean? How did Ben & Kacie B know the fish they caught wasn't poisonous or even edible?

I missed that part, so I don't know what kind of fish they caught. Pufferfish can be poisonous if you eat too much of it and especially parts like the skin, liver, ovaries and muscles. The Japanese call it Fugu (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fugu) and it is a delicacy. The sushi chef must be very careful in the preparation and the customer must be honest about their body weight or the diner can become very sick or even die.

 

[kimmar067]

I missed that part, so I don't know what kind of fish they caught. Pufferfish can be poisonous....

...hey, mebbe if we're lucky, Courtney and Ben could STEP on one...

 

[KiKi Mouse]

I'm so glad I am not the only one who never noticed Jamie. I asked my DD who the heck was that?

I can see why she felt the need to give him kissing lessons though, it almost looks like he just opens his mouth and slobbers when he kisses. I cannot even look at him when he is kissing, I really have to look somewhere else it is that skeevy.

Yah know...when yah gotta write yourself a script and force yourself to kiss somebody the magic just isn't there....just sayin'.

Jamie's "performance" was so awkward and embarassing.

Not as embarassing as Ben's choice of women.

 

[fairestoneofall]

I pretty much gave up on this season, but I have enjoyed reading your recaps!

I thought he was nice enough on Ashley's season. The small parts I've seen from this season though... gross!

 

[Imzadi]

I missed that part, so I don't know what kind of fish they caught. Pufferfish can be poisonous if you eat too much of it and especially parts like the skin, liver, ovaries and muscles. The Japanese call it Fugu (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fugu) and it is a delicacy. The sushi chef must be very careful in the preparation and the customer must be honest about their body weight or the diner can become very sick or even die.

I suspect that a props person/production assistant got a live fish from one of the real fishermen, before leaving for the island, and just put it in the net, so it would look like they caught something.

If Ben couldn't catch something, what were they all going to do? Starve all day?

I wouldn't have lasted. I'm hypoglycemic & need to eat every few hours. For the 3 survival items I was supposed to bring, they would have been 3 big submarine sandwiches (or whatever is the Panama equivalent.) Then I'd be asking Ben what is he going to eat all day? If that idea didn't work, I'd be roasting one of the camera crew on the fire to eat.

 

[Kimberle]

I suspect that a props person/production assistant got a live fish from one of the real fishermen, before leaving for the island, and just put it in the net, so it would look like they caught something.

If Ben couldn't catch something, what were they all going to do? Starve all day?

I wouldn't have lasted. I'm hypoglycemic & need to eat every few hours. For the 3 survival items I was supposed to bring, they would have been 3 big submarine sandwiches (or whatever is the Panama equivalent.) Then I'd be asking Ben what is he going to eat all day? If that idea didn't work, I'd be roasting one of the camera crew on the fire to eat.

Inquiring minds want to know, where did they pee? (Or poo)

The producers must really think "we" are quite stupid. Just like when Chris threw blondie (don't remember her name) in the cab with NO SHOES! Like she's just going right to the airport, no shoes, no passport, no bag.

 

[violetrose]

Inquiring minds want to know, where did they pee? (Or poo)

The producers must really think "we" are quite stupid. Just like when Chris threw blondie (don't remember her name) in the cab with NO SHOES! Like she's just going right to the airport, no shoes, no passport, no bag.

That was so funny! And they had the nerve to throw her in a mini van no less. The harlot got dragged off the show and they couldn't even spring for shoes or a limo.

 

[Liza111577]

Inquiring minds want to know, where did they pee? (Or poo)

The producers must really think "we" are quite stupid. Just like when Chris threw blondie (don't remember her name) in the cab with NO SHOES! Like she's just going right to the airport, no shoes, no passport, no bag.

I guess they drove around long enough to tape her meltdown and then took her back to the hotel to gather her stuff.

As far as the fish in the net, PP was right by saying they had a local fisherman provide the fish for them to "catch". I read a blog from a lady who watched them tape one of the next shows where they'll be "catching" lobsters, and she snapped pictures of the locals planting lobsters before the date.

 

[Luv2Scrap]

I've been reading along with you guys but since y'all have voiced everything I've been thinking, I haven't chimed in yet. But I gotta say, this guy is seriously creepy! I'm not even sure I'm going to be able to make it through this season. I walk away from every episode feeling like I need a scalding hot shower.

I see people were talking about the Andrew Firestone season as being a good one - is there a way to see that one now? It's not on itunes and I don't think it's on netflix either.