Who will be watching Emily Maynard the Bachelorette? No Spoilers PLEASE

[kimmar067]

I wish she'd stop bringing up BRAD... good LORD woman, every good looking guy is not like his crazy butt.

If she doesn't want this guy Augusta is NOT that far from Atlanta...

...get those stalker ideas outta yer head, woman!

 

[java]

I couldn't watch with all of you last night because my ipad was dead! Wasn't nearly as fun without you!

My favorite part of the night was when Jef looked so surprised when she gave him the rose during the group date. He had this "seriously me?" look. I thought it was cute. She seems to be most smitten with him.

I couldn't get the My friends call me Wolf but you can call me loser out of my head last night every time he came on screen

 

[MAGICFOR2]

I loved it too! Smart on Emily's part and I snorted when she said they were going to Chuck E. Cheese for dinner!

I loved the look on his face!

Are we really watching the muppets?

I fell asleep Oops! It looks like Emily is trying to use her 15 min of fame to break into show biz.

I must be in a sappy mood because I loved all of the Muppets segment tonight. It was cute and sweet. What was even sweeter was how the guys talked about Emily with her daughter, how excited they were to see her with her little girl.

It did seem genuine on their part. I think she has some good ones there.

The home town stuff seems boring, but I love how she is getting the time to be a mom in between dates! It's like, "Mommy has to go to work now..."

Some of these guys are starting to look more attractive now that we are getting to know them more. I kind of like Charlie and Ryan so far.

I really hope they steer clear of the manufactured drama this year, but I have a feeling they won't.

Looks like drama coming up!

Okay, I finally got to watch Ryan's date. He seems very nice.

I thought it was weird that they walked out to stand up on stage & dance in front of every one. Talk about NEEDING attention.




Since Emily seems to have really only gone out with two guys, one she put up on a pedestal & one who turned out to be a tantruming wacko and happened only last year, I have a feeling that she will keep comparing other men to Brad.

That seemed a little awkward to me - Emily said it was perfect!

I hope she gets over comparing everyone to Brad

Joe seems like a nice enough guy, but she is asking him some tough questions and he is having a hard time answering them.

I think she wanted to hear what that "career" was and what his ambitions are. I kind of thought he was expecting her to be his "sugar momma" and he doesn't really have a plan except to hang out and have fun. He still needs to grow up and I think she saw that.

At least she seems to feel bad while she dumps him.

At first I thought it was crocodile tears, but when she's looking at the fireworks they were supposed to be sharing, it seemed real.

I like the fact that she is taking this seriously and isn't wasting anyone's time.

Joe did handle the rejection with class though. She is handling herself with a lot of class too. It's hard to say whether or not that will make for a boring season though.

He was mad! He was walking away from her without even letting her say good-bye!

That wan't a letter, that was a NOVEL!

I don't think she appreciated it in that moment.

Dude! Step back for a second! She knows you are next. How awkward. And HE created that situation.

She should have noticed how long it was and tucked it away for later - I don't think he was willing to be dismissed.

Did you see & hear the reaction of EVERY guy when Kalon got picked first!

Helicopter envy!

...FAVE part of last night - the upcoming attractions when Emily throws the egg to the ground and breaks it!

Oh, the egg! I wasn't sure what it was

...mebbe he wanted to do some rappeling...

Funny how all of the dates on Ben's season had to repel or jump from something - and she's got them taking her to the castle, treating her like a princess - la, la, la, la.

I guess it's a test for the future - if you marry her and her daughter, you will be doing endless cottilions and tea parties get used to it!

 

[kimmar067]

Just a thought: I really love all the clothes that Emily wears on the show, but that pinkish/purply dress she had on during the date at the famous resort/hotel in W. Va looked [on the bottom] a little too 'Southern Belle' for me....anyone else think that?

 

[minniebeth]

Just a thought: I really love all the clothes that Emily wears on the show, but that pinkish/purply dress she had on during the date at the famous resort/hotel in W. Va looked [on the bottom] a little too 'Southern Belle' for me....anyone else think that?

I agree about the dress, but it totally was in theme with The Greenbrier~ you can't get a more fru fru Southern Belle surrounding than that resort!

 

[kimmar067]

I agree about the dress, but it totally was in theme with The Greenbrier~ you can't get a more fru fru Southern Belle surrounding than that resort!

....well, then - there ya go....

 

[Ride Junkie]

Looks like Ryan and Arie are the frontrunners. Both seem like decent guys, so far. Wonder how she'll get along with the two guys who have kids (Doug & Tony).

Stevie and Kalon are this season's Emily and Courtney.

Is it just me, or does Chris kind of look like Randy Quaid?

 

[Robinrs]

...get those stalker ideas outta yer head, woman!

LOL, and since I'm about 2x his age, it would be a COUGAR stalker!!

I finished watching last night, still like me some Ryan! Most of the other guys are just plain CREEPY!

 

[Robinrs]

Looks like Ryan and Arie are the frontrunners. Both seem like decent guys, so far. Wonder how she'll get along with the two guys who have kids (Doug & Tony).

Stevie and Kalon are this season's Emily and Courtney.

Is it just me, or does Chris kind of look like Randy Quaid?

I find Chris kind of ... strange looking... which is why I wondered why she said he was SOOOO good looking... Strange little mouth.

 

[robinb]

I find Chris kind of ... strange looking... which is why I wondered why she said he was SOOOO good looking... Strange little mouth.

The man has no neck.

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

I thought it was weird that they walked out to stand up on stage & dance in front of every one. Talk about NEEDING attention.

It was in the script.

These people are b.o.r.i.n.g. How I long for Neanderthal and Hooker (er, I mean model) girl....Where's the drama, the deep conversation, the beach sex.....the botoxed lizard lips.

Yay! They are going to Dollywood!

I want to go to Dollywood!!

He was mad! He was walking away from her without even letting her say good-bye! I agree. He looked PO'd!!!

I don't think she appreciated it in that moment. She should have noticed how long it was and tucked it away for later - I don't think he was willing to be dismissed. I agree she should have saved it for later, but then the show would miss an ideal opportunity for drama.

Funny how all of the dates on Ben's season had to repel or jump from something - and she's got them taking her to the castle, treating her like a princess - la, la, la, la.

I guess it's a test for the future - if you marry her and her daughter, you will be doing endless cottilions and tea parties get used to it! Funny! They definitely have that princess/Southern Belle thing going on. Whoever "he" turns out to be (however briefly), he's outnumbered big time.

I semi-watched this episode, as usual, which forces...yes, FORCES ...me to watch it again at some point and pay more attention.

Here are my only comments.

I like Sean. He's the only one who really appealed to me from the start.

No grown adult male should be called "Stevie". I'd vote him off the island based on that alone.

That's about all that I've got right now.

 

[3Paige14]

Is it just me, or does Chris kind of look like Randy Quaid?

Thanks. Now I'm thinking of all of the funny Cousin Eddie quotes from the Vacation movies.


I missed Monday's episode because my mom, brother, and I were spending time with my dad in his hospital room (he had a scheduled quadruple bypass last Friday and is now home).

Will be back to watching this coming Monday night though.

 

[connorlevismom]

I cannot figure out why the heck she keeps Stevie around. He is nasty and creepy.

I suppose it is good drama......

 

[fairestoneofall]

It was in the script. I want to go to Dollywood!!I semi-watched this episode, as usual, which forces...yes, FORCES ...me to watch it again at some point and pay more attention.

Here are my only comments.

I like Sean. He's the only one who really appealed to me from the start.

No grown adult male should be called "Stevie". I'd vote him off the island based on that alone.

That's about all that I've got right now.

i completely agree about the Stevie part. really? you're an adult now.

 

[kimmar067]

Is it just me, or does Chris kind of look like Randy Quaid?

...hope he doesn't ACT like Randy Quaid??!?!?

 

[kimmar067]

I missed Monday's episode because my mom, brother, and I were spending time with my dad in his hospital room (he had a scheduled quadruple bypass last Friday and is now home).....

... and prayers for a speedy recovery!

 

[CandleontheWater]

So can I join the group! I've been watching and I'm sorry to say, I'm hooked!

Ok, so do you guys think that the house she is "living" in is her real house? What does she do for a living? I know that housing prices are lower in NC, but that is one really nice house for a young single mother. My DH and I both had good jobs even with our combined income we couldn't afford a house that nice when we were 26

She had Ricki when she was 20 right? Did she go to college?

That date at the Greenbrier was painful to watch. I don't understand what she wanted from the poor guy, I mean they had one date, how on earth was he supposed to know how he would fit into her life. I think she is trying to move way too fast. I know that is the nature of the show, but some guy telling you that he's ready to propose after one date is a little creepy.

 

[Imzadi]

So can I join the group! I've been watching and I'm sorry to say, I'm hooked!

You're already part of the group now. Just by posting and admitting you watch this, yes, you are in.

Ok, so do you guys think that the house she is "living" in is her real house? What does she do for a living? I know that housing prices are lower in NC, but that is one really nice house for a young single mother. My DH and I both had good jobs even with our combined income we couldn't afford a house that nice when we were 26

She had Ricki when she was 20 right? Did she go to college?

Yes, that house is hers. Emily's deceased fiance was race car driver, Ricky Hendrick. His father is Rick Hendrick, Sr., co-owner and founder of the NASCAR empire. I looked it up a while back, his net worth is between $2-$6 BILLION dollars. I don't think he has any other children, so Emily's daughter, little Rikki, is probably his heir to a massive fortune. Not the whole NASCAR fortune, as I'm sure there stuff in place that she can't sell off & dismantle the NASCAR empire, if she's not into it, when she comes of age & finally inherits.

Since she is Rick Hendrick, Sr.'s granddaughter, I'm sure he isn't leaving her high & dry, without money to properly raise her, until she inherits. Her grandfather is probably seeing that she has everything she need & wants, and is living the lifestyle she'd be living had Ricky Jr. lived and married Emily.

In the previews for an upcoming show, they show one of the guys referring to little Rikki as "baggage." Well at, at least worth several million, she is some expensive "baggage." That guy should have Googled Emily. Since Rikki is 6(?), whoever gets to be Emily's mate will be living in that house & lifestyle you saw, for at least the next 12 years, till she goes off to college. (Not that that should be the reason he wants Emily & Rikki.) I wonder if Emily will still be so well funded after that, once Rikki is off on her own or once the childcare funds are cut off, that's it for her current lifestyle.

That date at the Greenbrier was painful to watch. I don't understand what she wanted from the poor guy, I mean they had one date, how on earth was he supposed to know how he would fit into her life. I think she is trying to move way too fast. I know that is the nature of the show, but some guy telling you that he's ready to propose after one date is a little creepy.

Sorry, I disagree. People generally know, or have some idea of if they want to someday get married or have kids. Sometimes it comes with age, a level of experiences, upbringing, values, and coming to a place where one knows what they want for themselves, regardless of another person. And before another person comes into the picture. That guy couldn't even state any of that for himself.

Emily KNOWS she wants more kids. She KNOWS she wants to be married, to provide a stable family life within the bounds of being married. She knows this about herself before even meeting ANY man. She doesn't want Susan Sarandon/Tim Robbins "We're together till we decide we're not," type deal, which worked for them, since they are no longer together.

Most romance novels, and indeed shows like The Bachelor(ette), often show the romanticized part of falling in love. That it's about chemistry and "knowing" two people belong together. While that is part of it, LASTING love, and lasting, long time relationships require two people having the same VALUES and goals and dreams. Emily wants marriage & kids, that guy didn't even know IF he wants that, or would ultimately even head in that direction. It had nothing to do with Emily, specifically. As someone else mentioned, "He doesn't really have a plan except to hang out and have fun."

There is nothing wrong with that. But, they were at two separate places within themselves. She has every right to find someone who already knows that he, too, wants kids and stability. That guy she went on a date with, needs to find someone who is at the same place he is, finding himself, finding herself, testing out different people & relationships, UNTIL those relationships help clarify who they ultimately are and want. Emily is already beyond that.

 

[Elinor Dashwood]

Yes, that house is hers. Emily's deceased fiance was race car driver, Ricky Hendrick. His father is Ricky Hendrick, Sr., co-owner and founder of the NASCAR empire. I looked it up a while back, his net worth is between $2-$6 BILLION dollars. I don't think he has any other children, so Emily's daughter, little Rikki, is probably his heir to a massive fortune. Not the whole NASCAR fortune, as I'm sure there stuff in place that she can't sell off & dismantle the NASCAR empire, if she's not into it, when she comes of age & finally inherits.

Wow, I didn't realize all that! Little Ricki must be a wonderful reminder for them then, of their son.

In the previews for an upcoming show, they show one of the guys referring to little Rikki as "baggage." Well at, at least worth several million, she is some expensive "baggage." That guy should have Googled Emily. Since Rikki is 6(?), whoever gets to be Emily's mate will be living in that house & lifestyle you saw, for at least the next 12 years, till she goes off to college. (Not that that should be the reason he wants Emily & Rikki.) I wonder if Emily will still be so well funded after that, once Rikki is off on her own or once the childcare funds are cut off, that's it for her current lifestyle.

I can't believe that fool was stupid enough to verbalize that! I can't wait to see Emily toss him out on his backside. What an insult.

Emily KNOWS she wants more kids. She KNOWS she wants to be married, to provide a stable family life within the bounds of being married. She knows this about herself before even meeting ANY man. She doesn't want Susan Sarandon/Tim Robbins "We're together till we decide we're not," type deal, which worked for them, since they are no longer together

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She's pretty straightforward about it. Didn't she tell Chris she wants a car full of kids?

Most romance novels, and indeed shows like The Bachelor(ette), often show the romanticized part of falling in love. That it's about chemistry and "knowing" two people belong together. While that is part of it, LASTING love, and lasting, long time relationships require two people having the same VALUES and goals and dreams. Emily wants marriage & kids, that guy didn't even know IF he wants that, or would ultimately even head in that direction. It had nothing to do with Emily, specifically. As someone else mentioned, "He doesn't really have a plan except to hang out and have fun."

Agree. That guy (Joe?) looked like a deer in the headlights when she said she wanted more kids. Actually the look on his face was one of surprise, like he thought hey, she already has little Ricki! His plan was all self centered too...he wants to be happy in five years, without regrets, with a good career and so on.

There is nothing wrong with that. But, they were at two separate places within themselves. She has every right to find someone who already knows that he, too, wants kids and stability. That guy she went on a date with, needs to find someone who is at the same place he is, finding himself, finding herself, testing out different people & relationships, UNTIL those relationships help clarify who they ultimately are and want. Emily is already beyond that.

She was beyond smart to send him home immediately. Why waste time? He made it clear what his big five year plan was. And not once did he mention getting married or starting a family.

 

[njmom47]

I didn't watch the season with Emily/Brad so I didn't really know anything about her. I am watching this season (and have watched most Bachelor/ettes) because I think Emily's sweet and it will be interesting to see how having a daughter changes the show. I liked Ryan but after that letter, he's kinda creepy. I do have a couple of other favorites, but I'll wait till she has a few more one on one dates to see how they do.
ETA Ok, Sean is one of my favorites, as is Jef.