Tuesday, March 15, 2011

And the next Bachelorette is...


...Ashley H. It was revealed on Jimmy Kimmel last night. Surprise! Kidding. Obviously it would be her.

She graduates from U. Penn Dental School in May, and the show premieres May 23. While I'm confused about how one can simultaneously film and star in the Worst Show on Television and graduate with a 3.96 GPA from dental school, I've chosen not to worry about it.

Get ready for 12 episodes of tears. And I predict at least one practice dental exam date.


Monday, March 14, 2011

A Night of Foregone Conclusions

Ladies and Gent,

Before I tuned in, I made sure I had plenty to drink. I hope you did as well, because wasting two hours of my life waiting for the inevitable was stupid. But awesome, because this is the Best Show on Television (if "best" means "worst," of course).

The finale finds us in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa: land of beauty, of wine, of waves, of wind...and a lovely history of apartheid. Before we get to the final decision, Brad's family arrives: Mom, twin brother Chad and wife Dylan, and younger brother Wes and wife Prima (that's really her name, I swear). Wait, haven't we been here before? Didn't this family arrive to the final episode a few years back? Oh yeah, remember that time Bromack left both women empty handed? Awesome.

As his family arrives, Brad weeps amidst the straightest, back-slapping hugs I've ever witnessed on TV. Did you see those hugs between Brad and his brothers? Good lord, my back hurt just watching! Must be the Texas blood, right? Also, are we concerned that Brad's twin brother Chad (yes, seriously they're Brad and Chad) is cuter than him? Yes, because he is. And then there's the way-less-cute Wes, and things are thrown into perspective very quickly. Poor little brother.

The first chick the family meets is Chantal. They clearly love her: she's bubbly, fun, full of laughs, etc. It goes well. Unfortunately she's put on 15 pounds this season. Nothing like the Bachelor 15. It's like the Freshman 15, but on reality TV.

Next up is Emily. She's shy, demure, blond, and skinnier. Throw in the horrifyingly sad story of her dead husband, and the family clearly likes her more. It's slightly amazing because the family never gives it away this obviously. But this season they do because Brad is new, he's reformed, and he's totally full of original thoughts. Kidding about that last part. Why? Because Brad drops this bomb: "I am one happy dude." Wow. Totally profound.

Next is the last date portion of the evening. First up is Chantal. They swim with Great White Sharks, because that's normal. Chantal's cleavage is also in FULL EFFECT in her wetsuit, and it's insane. Later, Chantal gives Brad a special present and gives him a hand-written note saying "I choose you." Well...unfortunately the reformed Brad is an open book and we think otherwise. (Cue the nervous tick and head-scratching antics.)

Emily's last date is next. They take a helicopter to the windiest place on earth: The Cape of Good Hope. Emily has a bit of a flying skirt issue, and it's cute. She doesn't fully bear the beav, but it's close. They share some windy banter on the Cape, and head back for their final night. In Emily's room, Brad tells Emily that he's ready to be her everything, including Ricki's father. Emily responds saying, "It's not always fun," and she basically tells him that for the next hour. Um, this girl is tough. Brad, sweaty and defeated, heads home scared off and completely bummed. Is ABC throwing us a pump fake? Because I will cut someone.

Next Brad picks out a ring with Neil Lane, who clearly paid millions to have his rings and his brand name placed all over this trashy series. Who is this man?

After Brad picks out the bling, Chantal is the first to arrive to the winery...to be dumped. Thank GOD. I mean, I love me some Chantal. She's cute, she's fun, and her Mom is pure plastic. But Brad was not in love with her, and if ABC edited this mess and fooled us by this ending up with them engaged, I would have blogged the following: "Ladies and Gent, I am done." But luckily, I was forced to write this multi-paragraphed mess.

Emily arrives next, and gets the ring she hoped for. Without getting too into it, Brad's words for Emily were pretty damn amazing, despite the fact we know he couldn't come up with those original words on his own. In typical fashion, Emily lacked the requisite emotion that I would expect of a gorgeous couple getting engaged on a mountainside winery. But they end up engaged, and tonight's foregone conclusion is complete! Thank goodness!

So...82 weeks later, Season 82 is over. Brad 2.0 has a fiancee and we love her.

Best of luck to Brad and Emily. We know it won't work.

And as a reminder, we still hate this show.

Love,
Mike

P.S. Worst "After the Final Rose" ever! I mean, Emily's dye job is better than ever, but there are some issues between these two. OUCH. Um...two weeks until a break up?

Monday, March 07, 2011

The B*tches Tell All

Ladies and...ladies (let's be honest),

This is some important stuff. The episode of tears, of confession, of makeovers and of what could have been: it's The B*tches Tell All, and the ladies (and Brad) are back! It's also the episode I don't like to blog...but I'm here...watching...drinking...and trying to keep my comments to a minimum. But let me begin with this: I was in Austin, TX last week and I was within blocks of Brad for a hot two days. I think he loved it. What was less than awesome was sharing my thoughts on the show with super cool chick who then confessed she was friends with Brad. Awesome. Foot. Mouth. Delicious.

1) Chris Harrison's hair is spicy.
2) The Bachelor Pad 2 teaser is raunchy and amazing. Is it bad that I didn't recognize half of the people. Jillian's season? Oh wait...was she the Canadian one? No wonder I don't remember. Canada doesn't exist.
3) Raichel vs. Melissa. Again...who? And why does Raichel spell her name that way?
4) Michelle. Oh yes, this episode quickly turned into The Crucifixion of Michelle, and I loved it. Her fake tears were amazing...except they weren't even fake...they never even materialized. But Michelle is a gifted actress and good at simulating sobbing minus the tears. She is also gifted at using her poorly-named daughter as an excuse for everything. This poor child is going to grow up with some major issues. She'll also probably date a Mormon seeing as she lives in Salt Lake. Yikes...even more issues.
5) What is it with Jackie and Stacey being so vocal tonight? Like crazy-town status! These b*tches are really telling all.
6) Ashley H. Looking good as a natural brunette with bangs. She is also clearly in the dental industry as her teeth were luminescent.
7) Brad. Does anyone wonder who is responsible for Brad's stubble maintenance? It must be a full-time job. Should I apply?
8) The Idol Gives Back portion of helping the South African school was amazing...oh wait...this is The Bachelor...not Idol. And it also wasn't amazing.
9) In case you have forgotten that Brad is straight, he reminds us 82 times with multiple uses of "man," "bro," and "buddy." So, if you were wondering, bro, if Brad was, like, into girls man, he's like totally into them, buddy.
10) How much fun is it watching the three guys in the studio audience who are completely humiliated that they're there. Two were dragged by their wives, and the one gay was dragged by his girls. It's amazing.
11) Brad is totally in love with Emily, in case you were wondering. He told me last week in Austin.

Until next week's finale!
Mike