The Aftermath

[Bamaguy]

Originally Posted by TVJunkie1963

ITA - and I think DeAnna enjoys the thrill of the chase.

The bad thing is that many people who enjoy the thrill of the chase oftentimes tire of their "prize" once they finally get it. They quickly discover that they're ready to move on to another "chase."

True. Has the Engagement Party been rescheduled yet?

[Google]

 

[freethinker]

Originally Posted by blue valentine

I would have to agree, both Jason and Jeremy are good looking but a bit on the boring side, Jeremy more so than Jason.

Jesse and Graham are more alike than people realize. They control their relationships, both very observant, with hold physical contact, etc They know how to play the game.

But those of us who are older and have been married awhile know full well that marriage isn't a game and if you go into it thinking that it is, you're not going to be "playing" very long.

[pminn1608]

Originally Posted by angelic_one2002

In my opinion, Deanna would have wanted to be center attention with either man..Jason or Jesse. It would have been just as tough for either man to put up with this attitude. I don't see either man as an easy way out.

ITA, she even stated in PI that Jason had an ex and a child but she would still be #1 as his wife. This is a woman who has huge ego problems and must always make sure she is #1 no matter what, she flat out stated "I'm always right". Meet and Greet she told men "I ask the questions". She needs to be the bully personalty to inflate her self ego. Good Luck Jesse!

[MysteryLover]

RE NoCalGalPost about Jason's heart: This is especially true because at the beginning of the meal Jason's mom said that she asked him before he went on the show if he was ready to get his heart broken.

Also during the meal Deanna mentioned that she had asked Jason before she gave him the rose on his one-on-one date if he was ok being away from Ty because she felt guilty keeping him away from him.

[atem]

I don't see Jason as boring, but whatever. If he were so boring, the show wouldn't have been focused on him so much! Plus, DeAnna woudn't have been atracted to him. She does call him the 'total package'...

[Bamaguy]

Originally Posted by atem

I don't see Jason as boring, but whatever. If he were so boring, the show wouldn't have been focused on him so much! Plus, DeAnna woudn't have been atracted to him. She does call him the 'total package'...

If Jason was so boring why didn't they focus on Jesse? I do not believe he was boring at all and that is why so many people are stoked up mad that he might be rejected.

[pb&j]

Originally Posted by pminn1608

ITA, she even stated in PI that Jason had an ex and a child but she would still be #1 as his wife. This is a woman who has huge ego problems and must always make sure she is #1 no matter what, she flat out stated "I'm always right". Meet and Greet she told men "I ask the questions". She needs to be the bully personalty to inflate her self ego. Good Luck Jesse!

See that "I'm always right", "I ask the questions" was a huge red flag for the guys. And what did they do but up their game !

Meeanna has an enormous ego and she will bitch out anyone who crosses her. How's that for a stable marriage?

Men like Jason and Jeremy are the salt of the earth and boys like Jesse distance themselves when the going gets tough. I suspect that Jesse won't be around long and, you know, I hope he gets out of it sooner rather than later with all his body parts intact.

Re: Meeanna hitting Hollywood -- go to the back of the line.

[cantstopwatchin]

Originally Posted by Secret

I don't think the backlash will be monumentally worse specifically because he's a single father. I think it will be worse because the edit "made" us fall in love with not only Jason but also with his son. I think it will also be worse because they spent so much time focusing away from the "real" story that most of us don't feel connected with Jesse. We will feel like we watched a particular movie, then they spliced in the wrong ending.

Based on what Deanna has said in interviews, I think she sees the real story, but she was there. I don't think she's prepared for everyone to "love" the F2 so much. The Bachelor/ette tends to get a little defensive when everyone else isn't in love with their choice or is more in love with the other person (like the comments Lo made about Sadie in a few interviews when asked). I think that negative reaction has been written in neon for ABC, at this point.

I know not everyone agrees, but I have watched this show for years and I thought I knew better than to fall for the edit AGAIN. If I had to describe this season to someone, even with 2 hour episodes, it was the Graham and Jason and Deanna story, with a little Jeremy and Jesse mixed it. The edit focused more on Graham, F4 and Jason, F2, than it did on the F1. I know, they like to "hide" the story with the F1. In this case, though, it's so hidden as to be virtually non-existent, at least so far. Where is the little bread crumb trail?

Jesse's storyline has been that he's "rad" and full of the one-liners. He's talked about poo and farts and kicking people in the nuts. His edit is unlike any F1 I've ever seen before.

Contrast that with Jason. All along, we were (admittedly) manipulated to root for him over even Deanna. That he's this great guy, who got his heart broken and that his "heartbreak" really trumps Deanna being dumped by Brad. Not only did his marriage break up, but he's the sad, lonely single dad with the beautiful little boy, who still has a great outlook on life. As we were hit over the head, over and over and over again, it's "like something out of a movie." He talks about not wanting to be hurt again, but that he's willing to open up because it's worth it. Then, what happens? Like many a F2 before, he gets his heart ripped open AND he gets to propose and get rejected. That's just cruel, but that's this show...

They focus so much attention on him that everyone I know roots for Jason and call Jesse "the greasy one" or just "the snowboarder". I know that there is always some element of surprise to every season, but the fixation on the "a ha" moment will backfire again. I don't think Deanna sees it coming. I hope someone warns her.

I predict that she will be referred to as D***** at some point before too long. She will become the new SWSNBN. It's one thing for all of us to know what's going to happen, to have time to come to terms with it. I think these somewhat healing wounds will be ripped right back open tomorrow night and I don't plan on sticking around to watch. The backlash won't be pretty. I only hope the general public isn't as upset as we all were.

Bravo, Secret!! Thanks for writing so eloquently what I've been thinking/feeling.

[beachgirl4]

Originally Posted by freethinker

One big reservation I've always had about DeAnna is that she seemed way too focused on getting engaged right now and having a wedding. I wonder how much thought she's put into the marriage that comes after the excitement of the engagement and wedding ceremony are all over.

If Graham were here, he'd give you a high-5 for that!

[freethinker]

Originally Posted by atem

I don't see Jason as boring, but whatever. If he were so boring, the show wouldn't have been focused on him so much! Plus, DeAnna woudn't have been atracted to him. She does call him the 'total package'...

ITA! He may be a few years older and more settled, but that doesn't make him boring! Neither does the fact that he's got a more mainstream 8-5 job as compared to being a professional athlete.

I was married once to a race driver - our life was on-the-edge exciting with a lot of traveling (and sitting in hospital emergency rooms). That marriage only lasted 6 years because aside from the excitement of the racing life, there was nothing else there.

I'm married now to a guy who works in a grocery store. Our big excitement is renting a movie and eating pizza on Saturday night and I can't remember when our last vacation was. We've been married nearly 20 years and have an 18 y/o daughter.

"Boring" = security and something meant to last the duration.