What's up with that edit??!!

[Bronwyn]

Originally Posted by richmondrose

Sorry, to be playing the devil's advocate, but if you had seen this same type of behavior exhibited by one of the other girls, let's say Molly (since she seems to be the underdog) would you still say that? What would you think then?

Well, we kind of did see that same type of behavior last night at the end of the GH date from a few of the ladies. There were quite a few of them that were upset, maybe not as upset as Melissa was shown, but upset nonetheless. Chris Harrison even said something in his blog about them not showing the extent of Naomi's being upset.

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[Hilltopmom]

Originally Posted by richmondrose

Sorry, to be playing the devil's advocate, but if you had seen this same type of behavior exhibited by one of the other girls, let's say Molly (since she seems to be the underdog) would you still say that? What would you think then?

Yes, I would. All the F5 girls were emotional and uncomfortable at the wrap party. Naomi was shown sitting off by herself, clearly in tears. Jason went to comfort her first, yet no one sees her as insecure. TPTB show us what they want us to see. We won't see Molly highlighted as insecure because her edit makes her the "confident one".

[amy4bama]

Originally Posted by richmondrose

Sorry, to be playing the devil's advocate, but if you had seen this same type of behavior exhibited by one of the other girls, let's say Molly (since she seems to be the underdog) would you still say that? What would you think then?

Different people will react different ways when dealing with the emotions they are dealing with some voice their frustration and some don't they stay quiet...either way doesn't make them immature I don't think just shows they handle stress differently.

[stilettos]

Originally Posted by jlccaz

Completely agree with you, boomer lady. I thought the GH date was manipulated to draw out and put her (apparently massive) insecurities on display for viewers, and Jason. Quite unflattering. By the end there was an attempt to cast it as a "scary" "phase" she had moved beyond, but I was unimpressed with the phase.

Jillian was back burned. Maybe they recognize that she has vaulted to Fan Favorite over Molly, and put in a course correction. Clearly the promo shots showed a (nice, it appeared) conversation outside that was cut at the last minute.

i find it interesting that everyone is so focused on Mel's insecurities last night v/s the other ladies. Naomi was so upset that she had to leave production and go to the restroom and bawl her eyes out. Shannon was wiping snot and such from her face on camera. Any woman who is developing feelings for a man in this situation would have issues w/ the GH date. To put all the women through that is sadistic and TPTB knew what would happen. They did it to create drama and have something else to focus on than the chemistry between Jason and Melissa, which is scorching. Her move to Seattle and relationship with Ty will probably be easier to deal with than 6 other women kissing the man she loves repeatedly.

[Bronwyn]

One thing I noticed about Molly, was that although she said the camping date was perfect, she definitely didn't look happy when she saw the dresses for Stephanie and Nikki, and that their date was going to be more glamorous.

[stilettos]

Originally Posted by Hilltopmom

Yes, I would. All the F5 girls were emotional and uncomfortable at the wrap party. Naomi was shown sitting off by herself, clearly in tears. Jason went to comfort her first, yet no one sees her as insecure. TPTB show us what they want us to see. We won't see Molly highlighted as insecure because her edit makes her the "confident one".

It may be that Molly is not shown as insecure because she doesn't feel the same emotions regarding Jason as Melissa. I do not think she has it for him like Mel.

[fan*addict]

Originally Posted by amy4bama

Different people will react different ways when dealing with the emotions they are dealing with some voice their frustration and some don't they stay quiet...either way doesn't make them immature I don't think just shows they handle stress differently.

Part of what we need to remember is that now we are 3-4 weeks into the show..these girls have been sequestered so to speak ~ their emotions are in overdrive..they are being bombarded with Jason and it is being thrown in their faces that he is with & kissing others...as the weeks progress..their emotions will hit the ceiling (which of course is what TPTB want-as this makes for the best tv)..I think it is why after they leave...they are able to be "removed" from the situation and are able to have a better and more real perspective of what transpired.

[northernviewer]

Originally Posted by FARAWAYFAN25

ITA! I want so badly to like Melissa. I'm sure she's a wonderful lady. But last night her PI's really made it seem as though her character was climaxing. Normally only ladies who get sent home get that much screen time saying what she said. I think I love him, I don't want it to be one-sided, this is real. All of those things are really great to say, but she wasn't as likeable as they could have made her. Chris Harris said she was "sweet" in his blog, but I didn't get sweet. I got Shayne. She actually reminded me of Shayne...and for me that's not a good thing. I think if I have to endure another 4 episodes of her insecurities I'll be ready to say buh-bye bachelor when this is over!

I hate to say it, but that's what I'm getting too. When watching this season, it's like watching a repeat of the Shayne Show.
Shayne = Melissa
Chelsea = Molly
Amanda = Jillian
All getting the same edit. Mind you, I like Melissa much more than I did Shayne ( her dad knowing Fleiss was the biggest turnoff for me) but it's still the same storyline. IMO the show just doens't allow for guys/gals to dig deep enough to find a girl that really might suit them and they go for the physical attraction that they feel at the beginning. It's a whirlwind process and way too many girls to start. They should start with 15, go down to 10 the first night and allow for more dates and less people on group dates to allow for more 1 on 1 time. JMO

I'm not saying that it won't work with Melissa, just saying that in general, the Bach chooses the girl that he is physically attracted to and we all know that that's why most relationships end (on the show and in real life) 'cause once the butterfly's are gone - that's when you get to meet the real person - again JMO

[Hilltopmom]

Originally Posted by stilettos

It may be that Molly is not shown as insecure because she doesn't feel the same emotions regarding Jason as Melissa. I do not think she has it for him like Mel.

You are so right, stilettos. Melissa clearly cares very deeply for Jason and she is terrified she'll be in love alone. Molly, not so much. So far it seems she is in "like" with Jason, but she is one cool customer. Again, she is confident.

[northernviewer]

Originally Posted by stilettos

i find it interesting that everyone is so focused on Mel's insecurities last night v/s the other ladies. Naomi was so upset that she had to leave production and go to the restroom and bawl her eyes out. Shannon was wiping snot and such from her face on camera. Any woman who is developing feelings for a man in this situation would have issues w/ the GH date. To put all the women through that is sadistic and TPTB knew what would happen. They did it to create drama and have something else to focus on than the chemistry between Jason and Melissa, which is scorching. Her move to Seattle and relationship with Ty will probably be easier to deal with than 6 other women kissing the man she loves repeatedly.

I agree - being insecure or jealous is not exclusive to Melissa. Also, apparently Jason saying "you know we have a connection" wasn't exclusive to her either - I wonder if he said that to Molly and Jillian too