tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post767856374250826856..comments2024-03-15T22:39:34.487-05:00Comments on Think-It™: Bachelorette Emily Episode 2: The Herd ThinsSome Guy In Austin, Texashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105362713424741152noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-522460100323074812012-05-30T13:46:12.598-05:002012-05-30T13:46:12.598-05:00WOW! Pick Up needs to worry less about the phone a...WOW! Pick Up needs to worry less about the phone and Pick Up a glass of wine!<br /><br />I was fine until #16. How hate-filled to pick on a child. <br /><br />Pick Up - Pick on someone your own size.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-41318712950940421532012-05-28T00:52:04.626-05:002012-05-28T00:52:04.626-05:00Well, I was going to do all sorts of commenting on...Well, I was going to do all sorts of commenting on the show...until I got to the last commenter. Dang, Pick Up, hate much?!? I saw nothing wrong with her emotion over sending Joe home. To me, it just proves what a genuinely kind person she is. And your criticism of her not having a college education is like a lot of college grads I know; tarded. <br />And get off the veneers thing. Maybe Emily suffers from enamel hypoplasia or dentinogenisis imperfecta. There could be a good reason for having veneers at a young age. <br />DP, I disagree about number 14 being fair. That is a ridiculous criticism. She had a child a young age and has since been busy raising her. It is hard to have "hobbies" when you have very young children. It's all-consuming. That is why I have to read my Fifty Shades books and read this blog at 12:30 AM! Sheesh!<br />The best is number 15. "Her face looks like it is ever so slightly concave..." WOW! That just reeks of jealousy! ;)<br /><br />By the way, I really like the way Kalon dresses! He is unattractive but his style is yummy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-25651903157557575302012-05-25T10:21:30.156-05:002012-05-25T10:21:30.156-05:00Pick Up the Phone Skips, Wow, that's quite a ...Pick Up the Phone Skips, Wow, that's quite a list. Your reaction is quite visceral. It makes me wonder why you watch at all. You're entitled to your opinion,although, I'm also entitled to disagree. Some of your criticism is fair, I think. I just don't have a problem with some of the things that you do. For instance, number 1. A very large portion of the population is not college educated. I'm not certain why that should count against her. 3 doesn't bother me because she considers herself a mother above all else. That's not a bad thing considering she could take the Michelle Money route just as easily. 7, 9, and 14 are fair. 16 is unnecessary. 17 is irrelevant. 18 is a product of ABC. Again, it sounds like you've put a lot of thought into this and I appreciate the commment. Thanks for reading. With any luck, you'll make the turn from being constantly annoyed by her to mildly tolerating her. DPSome Guy In Austin, Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105362713424741152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-45455374306209633312012-05-25T09:52:10.633-05:002012-05-25T09:52:10.633-05:00You mentioned you’re desperately in search of some...You mentioned you’re desperately in search of some criticism of Emily. If you weren't kidding, here's some:<br />1. She doesn’t have a college education. 2. She lives off other people’s money.<br />3. She mentions “little Ricki” in every other sentence. It’s tiring.<br />4. Her voice is hard to listen to after a minute or two. I found myself cringing from the high-pitched sound during the last episode.<br />5. You’re right, she looks like she has veneers. They stick out slightly. I don’t know for certain if she has veneers, but if she does, then that is too bad. It’s a shame to get your natural teeth filed down at such a young age.<br />6. She is reminiscent of Dolly Parton, which is not necessarily a bad thing. I made the connection between her and Dolly before I witnessed Dolly on the show previews. I could not believe it.<br />7. Whatever she says is safe, boring, predictable, polite, unoriginal, and expected.<br />8. There’s no need to cry about eliminating a guy on a first date. It doesn’t have to be that dramatic. The whole hotel date seemed like a formal job interview, especially at the end, when the dude (can’t remember his name) thanked her for the opportunity, hastily bid her goodbye, turned on his heels, and exited.<br />9. She has an air of formality about her. Although she is sweet and nice, she is not an easygoing person, nor a naturally funny one.<br />10. Since she is not a naturally funny person, I am perplexed as to why she says she wants a “funny” guy. Funny in what way? What sort of humor? We all know Brad had no wit, and she was attracted to him. People who are stilted and somewhat formal in their mannerisms, like Brad and Emily, often are of lower intelligence. They would make for boring partners. <br />11. A person should never whine to another person, “you make me nervous,” or “I feel like you’re so cool and I’m not.” Emily has done that at least a couple times so far in this season. <br />12. Emily, though she is 24, appears to be the mother of all the men. She coddles them, compliments them, interviews them like she is a tv anchor, and hugs them all warmly – even the gross ones. When is she going to stop taking the lead?<br />13. There was a picture posted of Emily with Kermit recently, and her side profile is not all that attractive. Her noise and chin were pointy, and I got an instant premonition of what she will look like when she is 60.<br />14. What is Emily into as far as hobbies and interests? Does the woman have any, besides her darling little Ricki which we hear about ad nauseum? Can she play the piano, perform interpretive dance, baton twirl, speak a different language, twist a cherry stem with her tongue? Anything? If she wants to be regarded as more than a pretty face, she must give us something more than a pretty face.<br />15. Her face looks like it is ever so slightly concave, horizontally right through the middle. Either that or too flat. It’s definitely not perfect.<br />16. Her daughter appears to have a slight learning disability, and is chubby and plain looking. Stop putting your kid on tv, Emily. It will be embarrassing to the kid when she is older. The Bachelor/ette show is historically not the most wholesome program, and Emily is trying to conform it into one. Still, it is what it is.<br />17. What does Mr. Hendricks think of all this? Emily baking cookies in the house he probably bought for her? I imagine the Hendricks family must be somewhat bothered and perhaps be ever so slightly humiliated by Emily’s public display on television.<br />18. Emily portraying her life as lonely, and expressing her want/need to find a suitable husband on a tv show discredits the show. The clip showing her getting into a big bed all alone, and picking up a book to read, was completely ridiculous.Pick Up the Phone Skipsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-35097435830481618242012-05-25T08:14:29.046-05:002012-05-25T08:14:29.046-05:00Rose, I'm not sure if it's a hair style pe...Rose, I'm not sure if it's a hair style per se or if its just an unfortunate manifestation of errant hair growth. Either way, it could use a fix. Arie will go far. She digs the race car type. DPSome Guy In Austin, Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105362713424741152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-48684342129956160202012-05-24T16:32:14.282-05:002012-05-24T16:32:14.282-05:00Great post, DP. I loved your references to the 50...Great post, DP. I loved your references to the 50 Shades book...was wondering if you would figure out a way to tie that in, how could I doubt you? :) You never disappoint! <br />I liked Ryan up until the 7 page letter. That was a bit much but maybe he can redeem himself next week. Getting a new hairstyle would help! Just sayin'... My money is still on One-F Jef and I can't wait to see what happens with Arie next week. I see some serious chemistry brewing there... And last but not least, your take on Kalon is right on the money and I can't wait for him to leave!!! "He was unquestionably a member of some fraternity filled with over-privileged, under-worked silver spooners like himself named Hunter Something IV or Rex Baxter III or something similar.".... so true!!!<br /><br />Rose in the OCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-31382385038517949492012-05-24T10:23:05.536-05:002012-05-24T10:23:05.536-05:00Everytime I see Ryan I will picture a Monchichi he...Everytime I see Ryan I will picture a Monchichi head. So sorry Derek and the Boys but I do not like Ryans hair. I just don't get it.amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06079927288339374535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-74546377684667473822012-05-23T22:23:41.590-05:002012-05-23T22:23:41.590-05:00DP,
It's sweet to see you in love this season ...DP,<br />It's sweet to see you in love this season :). What did you think of the black lace dress?lyndie22https://www.blogger.com/profile/13948403345618217438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-32620382549475351792012-05-23T19:48:25.613-05:002012-05-23T19:48:25.613-05:00Solid as always, DP. Especially the parts about Ka...Solid as always, DP. Especially the parts about Kay-Lynn. No, he's not gay, just a chach. I'll give him hell for it though. <br />Can't wait for kiddy hour to end. Having trouble getting a read on One-F-Jeff. Adopting a hipster one-letter name, wearing skinny jeans, and a Frankie Avlon pompadour should qualify you as a douche, but he also seems cool at times. <br /><br />Can't wait to see this play out.Captain Barbarossahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06282243828541450227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-34161731298303668292012-05-23T18:06:44.281-05:002012-05-23T18:06:44.281-05:00Great Post DP! I'm glad that it seems, you hav...Great Post DP! I'm glad that it seems, you have started to sing a different tune about Chris. He's not my cup of tea. <br /><br />Jocelyn!-I totally agree with the Jef=Jesse comment (snowboarder/winner from Deanna's season) I was thinking the same thing from the first episode.<br /><br />I also disagree with the boob job comment. Who cares. She's a mother and we all know things start to go a little south after kids. If it gives her some self confidence then good for her. I wouldn't argue getting that as a gift from my husband! :) <br /><br />They are jumping through quite a few hoops for Emily, but I like the different feel of this season. I think it will cut out some of the "same old thing" feelings I have gotten the last few season's of this show. I like her alot more than on Brad's season. She has come out of her shell and I like to see her in a more confident position. Asking point blank questions. Usually we don't see that. <br />-TiffanyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-36379474849361730662012-05-23T15:01:43.346-05:002012-05-23T15:01:43.346-05:00Loved it! All the "free" stuff was hila...Loved it! All the "free" stuff was hilarious, so was your anatomy joke. I figure there will be lots of those since the camera can't help but zoom in on her assets and you clearly have been reading up on 50 shades of grey-the book-not Ben's wardrobe.<br />~CarissAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-43097303822141805002012-05-23T14:59:11.436-05:002012-05-23T14:59:11.436-05:00DP, How could you not call out Kalon telling Emily...DP, How could you not call out Kalon telling Emily that while he gets the ladies in Texas, there aren't any as pretty as her in Texas. UH...OUCH! I mean, I know I am not, but I've seen plenty..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-81699344986655716612012-05-23T12:01:14.782-05:002012-05-23T12:01:14.782-05:00DP, I sincerely agree that you’re not a mean perso...DP, I sincerely agree that you’re not a mean person and meant no harm with your joke. No worries here. On what has been a horrible day, you’ve made me laugh. So, yes, I’m happy.<br /><br />Denise in AlabamaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-20128687359224687212012-05-23T11:05:33.802-05:002012-05-23T11:05:33.802-05:00Dianne, see my first week's post. I got the C...Dianne, see my first week's post. I got the Christian Bale vibe too. It almost seems like an act. <br /><br />laurie, I haven't read the whole book but I tried. I'll comment on that for sure. <br /><br />Denise in Alabama, you're a loyal reader. I'm sorry about the Chantal comment. I'm not usually mean, but I'll admit that was a bit over the line. Happy? <br /><br />Butters, accident of birth? Yes, but the plastic surgery hasn't hurt her either. Good observation. I agree. DPSome Guy In Austin, Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105362713424741152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-24214322539237699032012-05-23T10:39:16.173-05:002012-05-23T10:39:16.173-05:00Kalon totally reminds me of "Patrick Bateman&...Kalon totally reminds me of "Patrick Bateman" (Christian Bale), in the movie "American Psycho". He's got all the moves, vocabulary etc down pat. He also looks like a taller version of Martin Short. All in all, creepy!!<br /><br />Nice recap, DP..thanks!<br />DianneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-43823664898918797972012-05-23T10:26:26.753-05:002012-05-23T10:26:26.753-05:00did you read all the 50 shades books? i'd lik...did you read all the 50 shades books? i'd like an off season post about your thoughts on that!<br />-laurie in ohioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-61776602805612012412012-05-23T10:18:13.775-05:002012-05-23T10:18:13.775-05:00Great recap! Although your comment about Chantal w...Great recap! Although your comment about Chantal was mean. I think you should apologize without being forced. I didn’t buy what Ryan was trying so hard to sell. I agree that he was prepared but it felt rehearsed and insincere to me. The only line of his that I liked was “why does the chase ever have to be over?” To quote you, “that was solid!” <br /><br />My favorite lines were: “Mommy, why is there a giant Monchichi in a turquoise deep v-neck sitting in our free Tahoe,” and He was unquestionably a member of some fraternity filled with over-privileged, under-worked silver spooners like himself named Hunter Something IV or Rex Baxter III or something similar. <br /><br />Wonderful job as always. You leave us wanting more!<br /><br />Denise in AlabamaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-38199351273492286642012-05-23T10:13:46.889-05:002012-05-23T10:13:46.889-05:00Great work this week, DP! You had me and the boys...Great work this week, DP! You had me and the boys on the verge of tears with laughter. Thanks for the shout out and a warm welcome back from KBM and anon's. <br /><br />Couple of things this week. WE LOVE RYAN'S HAIR. Several of the my friends will be taking a picture of Ryan to the salon this week and asking for the same metro-sexy style. Girls, he's hot and there is just no other way to explain it. <br /><br />My thoughts on Kalon is that his ego is too big to ever let him come out of the closet. He will live the rest of his life in misery and continue to sabotage his relationships because of his inner demons which cause him much frustration and aguish. He's a sad case. I think that Kalon would become a much more pleasant person if he would accept himself for who he is. <br /><br />Stevie on the other hand is secretly homophobic and is terrified to be in the same room with Kalon. I'm sure that he finds it unbearable to actually compete for another woman's affections with a closet queen. Get over it Stevie. You are going to be sent home before an undercover gay suitor. Deep down this possibility torments Stevie and keeps him from sleeping at night. <br /><br />The boys and I still pick Jef as our favorite, but Ryan definitely showed promise. <br /><br />Love and laughs,<br /><br />Derek and the boysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-81319317519734390992012-05-23T09:47:18.417-05:002012-05-23T09:47:18.417-05:00I think the prize will go to the first guy who off...I think the prize will go to the first guy who offers Emily a sincere compliment regarding any attribute other than her looks. She gets it - she's pretty. The first person who shows her that they can see past that to some quality - any quality - above and beyond physical appearance (which, let's face it, is an accident of birth) will win her heart.Buttershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08090084308920346417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-75447888858589714842012-05-23T09:29:26.013-05:002012-05-23T09:29:26.013-05:00Have you seen this?
http://www.cinchedatthewaist....Have you seen this?<br /><br />http://www.cinchedatthewaist.com/2012/05/vamos-la-playa-kalon-mcmahons-beach.html<br /><br />EPICatdalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14280192253116861965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-58311891714536877962012-05-23T09:18:31.900-05:002012-05-23T09:18:31.900-05:00Anon, I have to respectfully disagree with you on ...Anon, I have to respectfully disagree with you on Kalon. We'll have to see how it pans out. I agree that he'll stick around but I don't see him as "mature." <br /><br />Other Anon, I'm not familiar with Gloriana but I have heard of them. I don't listen to pop "country" but I'm sure they have a big following. As for the fake boobs, I don't think that should count against her. She's not Joan Rivers. Personally, I don't have a problem with nips and tucks if they don't get out of hand. Point taken, though. Also, I don't mind "smarty pants" if it's done in a respectful way. Keep commenting and thanks for reading. <br /><br />DPSome Guy In Austin, Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105362713424741152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-75696809523160109012012-05-22T22:09:16.296-05:002012-05-22T22:09:16.296-05:00Good recap DP. I dunno, while I don't think K...Good recap DP. I dunno, while I don't think Kalon will be the one, I think he'll go farther than expected. He should not have entered on a helicopter--he sealed his fate as house least favorite when he did that--but to me he just comes across as a more little proper and mature than the rest and actually better dressed than the rest of the barbed wire tattoo types in the house. Ultimately when Ricki crayons on his Vuitton train case it'll be over but I'm not sure if I am ready to call him an a**hole (yet)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-54060311677374374302012-05-22T21:51:41.912-05:002012-05-22T21:51:41.912-05:00Just thought I'd let you know that the concert...Just thought I'd let you know that the concert that Emily and Ryan went to, was actually a very famous country band (became big in 2009) called Gloriana.<br /><br />And now that I've already potentially gotten on your bad side by being a "smarty pants", I'll take you up on your challenge to find something negative about Emily. So...besides the veneers that you already mentioned (which are REALLY annoying), there are rumors that she has had a boob job. Considering how her whole image is this down-home, aw-shucks, mom just trying to raise her kid, then the appearance-enhancing stuff is pretty lame/fake. Also, she does seem nice, sweet, and kind, but my goodness she also seems b-o-r-i-n-g. <br /><br />But perhaps the most disconcerting thing is this -- whether it's due to her bizarre colored hair, or what she's been through in her life, she seems/looks MUCH older than 26. So every time I see her with one of the guys, it looks like a mom talking to one of her son's friends, and seems vaguely awkward/wrong. <br /><br />Keep up the good work...love hearing a guy's point of view on this insanity!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-35754380692602943982012-05-22T21:42:05.295-05:002012-05-22T21:42:05.295-05:00I had not noticed the that's-what-she-said nat...I had not noticed the that's-what-she-said nature of the "Come close to my heart" invitation until you pointed it out, so thanks for that, DP. <br /><br />Ryan's seven page letter was just embarrassing. Somehow I think that "gifts" --not "words of affirmation" -- are Emily's love language. That letter did Ryan no favors. The only guys she seems really interested in at this point are Arie, Jef, Doug, Chris, and maybe Charlie or Ryan. The rest of them just feel like placeholders.Rebeccanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-30150218987299551552012-05-22T21:14:42.997-05:002012-05-22T21:14:42.997-05:00Not a great crop of guys to choose from. Jef and ...Not a great crop of guys to choose from. Jef and Arie are the only 2 that stand out. I'm going to barf if anyone else pulls out the "I have a son" card. UGH!!! Kalon is a tool but he scored points with his comeback to Stevie--"If I were you, I wouldn't like me either".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com