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[TWoP Barnes]

Per TiVo:

Twenty-five eligible men arrive; Ashley admits to worrying the men will be disappointed with her; after an evening getting acquainted with the guys, Ashley gives the first impression rose to a bachelor that took a risk.

[Velvet Voice]

Wow... a LOT of DB's in this batch of "Batchelors". Oy. Vey.

The dude with the mask... I'm not sure if he's a DB or just... an odd duck. I'm interested to see what happens with him.

[HopeWings]

O.k., I just can't stand Ashley. Couldn't stand her on the first show, so I don't know why she would be different this time around, but yikes. She just bugs. And that voice!!! So fakey-fake.

[Wibber13]

Oh why lord must we still have the masked one. What bullshit. And he's continuing with the stupid mask? Fuck that.

Stupid drunk guy. You would think a wine and spirits distributor would have learned to hold his liquor by now. He's a disgrace to the profession.

Looks like a lotta drama coming up and a lot of it bullshit. You know half these guys just want to travel to foreign places and not work for awhile. And Emilygate-- already with this. Like she was so fucking great.

Most of these guys seemed pretty young. And more than a few seemed pretty gay.

Anyway, nothing else is on, so I guess this is what I am left with. How sad.

[Firthient]

I hate to burst Ashley’s bubble, but I don’t think there was anything she could have done that would have changed the outcome with Brad. The moment Emily stepped out of the limo, it was over, but they still had a show to produce.

William is gorgeous. He reminds me of Josh Lucas. It is refreshing to hear someone admit that they are not attracted to the Bachelor/ette. Bentley, however, is an arse. I wish she’d kept Jon and Rob. I think Jeff (mask guy /Mr. Personality) and Bentley are “Producers picks”.

[Velvet Voice]

And Emilygate-- already with this. Like she was so fucking great.

So. Much. Word. Not that Ashley is any BETTER because "The fake is strong with these" Oy.

Also:

And more than a few seemed pretty gay.

With professions ranging from Butcher to Hairdresser... Really? REALLY??? Cripes, you have to wonder what the vetting process is for these people.

[greekmama]

Saw most of it. Laughed my ass of at the stupid drunk guy who fell asleep. It has been pointed out in the past that filming is going on late at night/wee hours of the morning and they do try to pile them on with alcohol to get them loosed up. Guess he just cannot hold up his liquor.
The guy with the mask gave me the creeps. Dude – it’s a reality show, not Phantom of the Opera.
Ok, the man who marries her is going to call her cupcake!??! Can I barf now or later?
Otherwise, a bunch of guys and a girl who are getting their 15 plus mins of fame. Till the day after After the Rose show where they sadly, break up. Ahh another season of the Bachelorette is on!

[TiredMe]

I am not sure I can look at her weird bangs for an entire season.

Bentley reaked of douche so I am surprised she seemed so taken. E-gads, he's not that good looking.

I liked the Ryan "first impression" guy, the wine maker and the Impressions guy. My first thoughts but usually I change my mind a few episodes in.

Edited by TiredMe, May 23, 2011 @ 10:08 PM.

[raidergirl]

Aw, she sent home the guy from Edmonton. I wanted to see more of him, because that accent made me think he was from Edmonton by way of Newfoundland. He looked goofy though. And he didn't even get a good bye interview, just the poor butcher and a couple other guys.

I also liked the guy whose umbrella turned inside out, William. Another goofy guy, but seemed very sincere.

Edited by raidergirl, May 23, 2011 @ 10:10 PM.

[yruneh]

I'm a guy, so maybe I don't get the aesthetic. Why does Ashley consider Bentley attractive? He looks like he's been whacked in the face with a frying pan. And he talks like he has a 75 IQ - with that halting pace.

Ashley didn't seem interesting on the Bachelor, but they did a good job of making her seem smart at first in the premiere. She noted that "the right reasons" is a cliche. I think she actually agreed that she didn't want to talk to Harrison. She dumped the drunk. And then she flushed all the good will away at the end of the episode. She was warned about Bentley and yet she picked him. Who wants to root for anyone who does something so dumb. It must hurt to be passed over in favor of the masked guy.

And it's sad to see guys pinning their life's hope on someone they watched on TV.

I think the guy that tried to kiss Ashley during their intro told the other guys he kissed her. Didn't he fail to make contact?

[Bony Prominence]

She just bugs. And that voice!!!

I can't stand the nasal voice and the way she pronounces "thank you" as "thañkyeww". And really, it's the first show and already with the "here for the right reasons"? Oy.

[superpole2000]

I actually thought Ashley seemed fairly genuine, at least as far as this show goes. I can't help but cheer for her, and I generally love hating everyone.

I do hate the mask gimmick though. Even this show is better than that...I think.

She gave Ryan P., William, and JP different smiles than she gave to the other guys. She has those three well ahead so far. Maybe the wine guy will contend too.

[LWing]

Bently admitted to only wanting a rose for the competition and not because he was particularly attracted to Ashley. Here for the right reasons? (drink). In a way I feel sorry for Ashley having to impress all of these horny, competitive dudes and pretend that she likes them. She seems a bit too insecure for this.

[dbell1]

So, masked man wears it on the toilet? Thanks for that Fleiss. Remind me to not eat during the previews. Guess he doesn't make it far, they'd have unmasked him at customs...

Drunk guy - way to represent New York. Of course, he didn't seem too smart at the beginning either. Jersey butcher - yep, you're the reason I date out of state guys.

Looks like Chipmunk Barbie is in for a season of heartache. I'm not here for the right reasons, I'm here for the cheese and snark!

[bellalleb]

And more than a few seemed pretty gay.

With professions ranging from Butcher to Hairdresser... Really? REALLY??? Cripes, you have to wonder what the vetting process is for these people.

The "first impression rose" guy definitely activated my gaydar.

[reggiejax]

I wasn't too sure how entertaining this season would be with boring old Ashley, but leave it to TPTB to amp up the ridiculousness. I swear I shit my pants from laughing so hard in the early minutes when they showed Ashley dancing onstage in that empty auditorium. That is the funniest thing ever. And call me crazy, but I am liking the mask guy. Producers pick or not, he is at least making the show interesting. And I am really interested to know which of Ashley's fellow Bachelorettes dropped a dime on Bentley. Bentley was from Salt Lake City, so I am betting it was Michelle, little miss secret comedian, who blabbed.

Edited by reggiejax, May 24, 2011 @ 11:13 AM.

[LaVieDouce]

Ashley has some pretty awesome guys in that bunch. I liked William, JP and I am calling dibs on Ben C. I think the wine guy could be cute with a haircut. And that hairdresser? Gay! I DIED laughing during her intro dance montage. Oh Fleiss, never change.

[fionab]

I also loved William... and I hope the comedy routine from the credits doesnt wear thin. He seemed really nice.

Ashleys laugh drove me crazy. Im hoping ir settles down as she gets more comfortable.

[Wibber13]

And I am really interested to know which of Ashley's fellow Bachelorettes dropped a dime on Bentley. Bentley was from Salt Lake City, so I am betting it was Michelle, little miss secret comedian, who blabbed.

Now that is bizarre-- I was under the impression that everyone from Salt Lake were Morons, I mean Mormons. It's very unusual for them to get divorced, especially after such a relatively short time and with a child to boot. Yeah, looks like he's a real piece of work and he's going to break her heart!

Oh, and P.S. I was wondering what was up with that stupid long hair on the wine guy and then it hit me-- he (and I think another one too) were totally channeling Dax Shepard. Not a good look on anyone.

Edited by Wibber13, May 23, 2011 @ 10:32 PM.

[isotonerz]

First of all I want to say that I’m in this thread for the right reasons. <drink>

Masked Man . . . . . . gimme a break. And he was the first one that Ashley gave a rose to! And Bentley, REALLY?

I thought Anthony the butcher was good looking, but not her type.

I'll watch if only to see Fiji. Gorgeous.

And more than a few seemed pretty gay.

Jimmy Kimmel had a skit where the guys reveal they are all gay. Most.shocking.episode.EVER!
He's going to have a field day with this season, Masked Man etal.

[LaVieDouce]

I thought Anthony the butcher was good looking, but not her type.

I thought he was very handsome too. I'm sure he'll have the ladies in Jersey knocking down his door in no time.

Bentley is an ass and I agree that it's strange he divorced so quickly. I stumbled on his ex's blog and she still has pics of him on it, sooooo yeah.

[Clea]

I was under the impression that everyone from Salt Lake were Morons, I mean Mormons.

In Salt Lake itself there are only about 50% LDS (Mormon) population. Provo and the more rural areas have a much higher concentration.

Bentley's kid is named Cosy? (or however they spelled it) Sweet Moses, he really is a Utah boy isn't he? Eesh

[isotonerz]

I stumbled on his ex's blog and she still has pics of him on it, sooooo yeah.

haha, you devil you!

Then there's the guy who said he's had 7 or 8 girlfriends and all of them left him for someone else. He even had bad luck with his umbrella. I felt sorry for him, but, something is 'off'. Also, telling the world you can't keep a woman is not exactly a selling point.

[Quickbeam]

I've literally never watched this show or any of its predecessors before. There was totally nothing else on.

I found much of this heartbreaking...These men are really handsome, tall ...although what's with the white only clause?.....you mean to tell me they can't find a girl/guy to love on their own? Not buying it. Garden Stater Anthony is really great looking. Possibly mamoni/mother issues? Otherwise hard to see why he's still single.

I did a spit take when the host guy said "there is one rose" and left the room. We can count, thx.

[Firthient]

Then there's the guy who said he's had 7 or 8 girlfriends and all of them left him for someone else.

For a good looking guy with a sharp wit, William, "I am just a salesman" seems to suffer from low self esteem.

[LadyJaney]

Ok, I'm already reeled into this season. Now, I gotta watch. The guys I like are William and Ryan (first impression guy).

Bentley is no prize in my opinion and if she gets her heart broken by him after everything she was told, they I can't feel too sorry for her. You were warned, if you are even questionable that this guy is in it for exposure and nothing more, don't keep him. I don't understand keeping him, she didn't know him, why even chance it at that point. Must be a producer dictated decision, or lack of common sense (or maybe a little of both). Ugh.

Don't get why mask guy would continue the mask after day #1. I get that was his "get to know you" kitsch, but she might want to see him eventually. he kind of has "crazy eye", from what I can tell.

Should be entertaining this season. The locations are absolutely beautiful!

[Maddingcrowd]

Bentley looks like Ashton Kucher with lighter hair. Since she was already warned about him, she was stupid to pick him. Ditto with the masked bandit. That idiot would be gone in a about two minutes with me. He either is crazy or a total control freak/weirdo of some other kind. I did think most of the guys were fairly good looking which is unusual for this show. Ashley however, seems like a nice girl but not terribly attractive or interesting. I will stay tuned for the locations though.

[superpole2000]

I did a spit take when the host guy said "there is one rose" and left the room. We can count, thx.

This is always my favourite part of the show. It never stops being both ridiculous and hilarious.

[isotonerz]

I did a spit take when the host guy said "there is one rose" and left the room. We can count, thx.

Chris Harrison (host) always comes out and reminds them "one rose left". Yeah, we know and so do the guys.

[Etta Place]

I really liked the butcher (Anthony?). I was sorry he didn't get a rose, and liked his attitude in his exit interview. It's not easy to say you've been single for 7 years and not seem pathetic, but he managed. Unlike the other guy who cried. I don't get people who go on these shows and cry after being eliminated on the first night. You don't even know the bachelor/ette, so what is there to cry about? That this was your only chance to date someone again in your life? Ugh.

Mask guy was all right, but it does seem like the mask should come off after getting through the first rose ceremony.

No one else really stood out too much, except the lawyer from New Orleans. He seemed promising.