Bachelorette – The why this show is evil episode

One thing (several would argue the only thing) I was always good at was meeting the parents. Although dad’s should and occasionally do hate boys that are dating their daughters; I actually think the mother protective of son would be a lot scarier. So what Ali has to do four times this week is pretty brutal.

Side note: What the hell is the deal with Chris Harrison’s Liberace watch? Is he trying to become the next rap music mogul? Did he just rob 50 Cent at gun point?

The Families

Roberto:

I thought it was a little Al Bundy-like to show off his college glory days, though it did seem to go pretty well (she is such a great sport). Roberto’s father was pretty intense, but I think his interrogation actually may have helped Roberto’s cause. Forcing Ali to qualify herself creates a feeling of investment.

Chris:

I think Chris’s dad may have hurt his cause. I really got the overselling vibe from their conversation. Anytime someone tries too hard to sell you something, it makes you wonder what’s actually wrong with it.

Kirk:

I would have to REALLY like a girl for me to not be totally freaked out by her dad being a taxidermist. Despite his profession, half alive step mother, and porn star mustache, he seemed like a pretty good guy. His real mom kind of gave me the heevy jeevies though.

Frank:

It’s a weird situation with Frank, because the checkout-stand periodicals prematurely broke the story of his ‘big reveal.’ This forced ABC to show teases of the impending confront several weeks ahead of their intended schedule.

His moodiness and fear-of-loss mentality is seriously getting old – I think even for Ali. I (somewhat recently) dated someone who overanalyzed EVERYTHING, and it definitely paralyzed any progress the relationship could have possibly had.

Not everything is about you people.

If it’s not Frank who goes home willingly, I think Chris is the next to fall.

… and now for baby moose