Episode 2 Discussion

For me, it looked like Dylan set her up. 

He told the camera he felt suffocated, then encouraged her to mingle with others.   If she had simply accepted a date with Chris, it would have been his ready excuse.  The kissing was icing on his cake.  He even repeated afterward that he'd felt suffocated.  He acts like a player.  And he's learned to work his breakup to look like it's the woman's fault.

Not to say that I support Elise.  She's the eternal optimist - to the point of delusion.  Offering him that rose was stupid.  And I'm glad Sarah didn't give him hers.

I thought Marcus showed a lack of class.  The letter was dry.  No reason to unfold it and snoop.

There was a moment when I saw Lacy smile and got a flash of Vienna.  *shudder*

I'm hoping to see poor Robert find someone who's interested in him.  Do you suppose he's boring - or what?  No one really seems to want him.  He's last choice.

I think Michelle has been hanging on to Marquel until someone comes along who interests her.  She may get a run for her Money (lol) when they bring on the mixed-race girl who's in the previews.  By then, Robert may find himself with a steady partner.

The whole show is ridiculous.  I'm glad we're not seeing scenes in the bedrooms.  Bunks would make it kinda hard to have any privacy, I suppose.  But a shared room didn't stop Vienna. 

Later, folks.

BACHELOR IN PARADISE: RECAP FOR AUGUST 11, 2014
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Published on Monday, 11 August 2014 21:01
BACHELOR IN PARADISE
RECAP FOR AUGUST 11, 2014

Hello, and welcome to Bachelor in Paradise on ABC. Tonight, we return to Mexico, where we continue to watch our favorite alumni try to find love. Last week, we said goodbye to Daniella and Michelle K. when one failed to get a rose and the other failed to make any romantic connections.

We open with Chris Harrison telling us about a different kind of love story. Apparently, Michelle K. had a romance with a crew member named Ryan. She refused to talk to Chris about this, but finally told producers the truth about the romance. 

The night she left the show, Ryan came to see her. While they were together, there was a knock on the door. They panicked and Ryan jumped off the balcony. The reenactment is unintentionally hilarious. 

Apparently, Ryan confessed everything and broke both his legs. He seemed to be more worried about losing his job than anything else. The producer seems to find the whole thing amusing. I have no words….

Back to the show. While everyone is um, bonding, Chris B. from Emily's season, Bachelor Pad 3 and the one who attempted to get onto Andi's season arrives. There are mixed feelings about it because people know he has a reputation with the ladies. 

Chris and Clare go on a date. They get a couples massage. He basically says he will know when he is in the right relationship and act on it when necessary. He tells the audience that he thinks he chose the right girl for the date. 

Robert is jealous over Marcus and Lacy spending time together. He thinks her behavior is very 'unclassy.' Asking for classy behavior on this show is like asking a little kid to be quiet and read at Chuck. E. Cheese. 

Marcus gets the next date card and asks Lacy out. They are on a boat, have dinner and kiss. He thinks their relationship is progressing and he can finally move on from Andi. 

They also go to some place with candles, where they make wishes and make out. 

Elise and Dylan are on the beach talking. Or more accurately, ELISE is talking and Dylan is planning an escape route. He just isn't feeling it with her anymore. 

YOPO. You Only Paradise Once. This is the catchphrase of the season/house. I am rolling my eyes so hard I am afraid they will fall out of my head. 

Elise wants revenge because Dylan is not into her….she says he better be careful what he wishes for….so she goes after Chris.   What are we, in high school? They frolic in the water. Okay, so in high school maybe it would be making out behind the bleachers, but it's the same idea. 

Clare sees the two of them making out and realizes what kind of guy he is. She is like 'NO ROSE FOR YOU!' 

The guys are working out on the beach the next morning. Michelle tells Elise to give Dylan a run for his money. They should re-title this show Bachelor In High School because this is exactly how they are acting. 

Elise tells Dylan she was thinking about him while kissing Chris. OMG in heaven….he says if you care about someone, you don't kiss someone else. She says he shouldn't right her off because it didn't mean anything. He says this is one more sign that this isn't going to work out. He says to not even bother giving her a rose. 

Zack K. from Desiree's season arrives and Clare is smitten. They go on a date and she feels tingly. 

Elise wants to focus on what she and Dylan can be even thought blind bats can see he's not even into her. HONEY, GET A CLUE!!! 

Dylan gets a date card. He asks Sarah, but she is unsure of what she should do, so she talks to Elise, who convinces her to go. 

Elise still thinks Dylan is into her….ALL TOGETHER NOW, HE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU!!! She calls the situation a nightmare. She goes on for so long that I am able to load the dishwasher, make some food, pour wine and text a friend….and she is STILL whining about it!

Back to the date. He compares talking to her to talking to a best friend. There is no kissing, but they do toast to a great date. 

That night, everyone is hanging out and saying how cool it is that everyone is getting along….for about 30 more seconds.

Marcus finds a love letter to Ben from his girlfriend.  He of course confronts Ben and all hell breaks loose. 

Everyone wonders what is going on, so Clare goes to spy. She reports that it is over a letter and everyone is, as predicted angry. 

Ben admits he did meet someone but wanted to experience the show. Michelle M. goes off on him and makes it about how she left her daughter. They all attack him (especially Michelle)  and he leaves. 

Rose ceremony time. The cocktail party is the same thing every week so I fast forward through it. 

Lacy gives a rose to Marcus. 

AshLee gives a rose to Graham. 

Michelle gives a rose to Marquel.

Clare gives a rose to Zack. 

Elise gives a rose to Dylan, who rejects it, so she gives it to Chris. 

Sarah gives a rose to Robert. 

Dylan is sent home. 


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I suspect that Sarah gave Robert the rose because the choice was between him and Dylan.  She says Elise is her BF.  They may know each other from Bach functions - just like Clare had previously met Zak.

I find Sarah to be akin to what I saw in JJ.  Withdrawn and quiet in a group and mouthy in the PIs.  Perhaps somewhat cowardly about putting herself out there.  I never grew up with one arm so I can't say how I'd feel if I were in her shoes.

Look at it this way, at least we're not seeing the sleazy bedroom scenes.  If they start up with those, I'm probably gone.

SLA, I couldn't SEE Marcus, but I listened.  I don't know why, but I just don't like him.  He didn't say anything wrong.  It's just a sense I had from the beginning on Andi's season - with both him and Dylan.  Something's off with those two.  JMO.

newto:  Did they have bunks in such close quarters on the "Pad" shows?  It would be extremely difficult (unless one is a completely uninhibited exhibitionist - or Vienna) to have sex in one of those rooms.  I hope they avoid it.

People are saying they're bored with the show already.  It has certainly had a tame start in that it hasn't been dwelling on the sleaze-factor - just messed up people.  lol.  Personally, I hope to see it continue without the sexual hook-ups.  They can save those for the show reunions.

  Good post rkc!  Looks like you hit the nail on the head.  I think that this show is going to be a flop by the way it has gone so far.  I don't know how long they will keep viewers - I know I'm about ready to throw in the towel.  I'm pretty tired of this whole franchise anyway.   

rkc, as I read your post, I began to realize why I'm so nonchalant about the show.  I no longer believe anything I see on this franchise.  Apparently, somewhere along the line, my fantasy bubble on all these shenanigans burst.

My investment, even in the Bach & 'Ette, has become virtually nonexistent.  I sit like a mind-dead zombie and watch out of habit.  What I now notice more than the antics, is the edit - just as you mentioned the Michelle/Putz reenactment.  It was juvenile.

It's become more fun to rip the show on the forum than to actually watch it.