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Costacat
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07-15-2000

Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 7:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I'm NOT on Team Brooke. I won't go into reasons why other than to say I think she's disingenuous. (One reason? For part of the season, she had a bandage covering her shoulder tat; last week you could see the tat but I couldn't tell if it was being lasered off.)

Bombaycat
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07-21-2007

Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 7:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bombaycat a private message Print Post    
Thank you Costacat! I thought I was the only one on this board who felt that way. I won't go into my reasons either, but I'm sure they are similar to yours.

Serate
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08-21-2001

Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 8:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
Actually I thought they all were fake except for Amanda, and she was the one I wanted to "get" the farmer. But I like Brooke cuz the others didn't. *L*

My husband pointed out the tattoo last night. I asked why it was a big deal, he said cuz she is religious. People with religion shouldn't have tattoos???? [You're going to Hell hubby!]

Actually I think Matt deserves Josie!

Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 8:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
I thought the editing was biased toward Christa - her friend telling her Matt looked at her differently (and he does); and the hot tub scene. The two of them almost looked they were alone together, snuggling and pressed together side by side, while Brooke was off a little ways and mostly ignored.

Personally I haven't seen any of the women really "into" Matt, except KJ, and she's gone.

Serate
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08-21-2001

Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 8:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
Never looked at it that way Karuuna. Thought they were pushing Brooke cuz they showed her getting along with his family, him mentioning her being so "country" and fitting right in, things like that. But I see what you are saying about the hot tub scene.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 11:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Brooke last night quite clearly said "I want to win." She didn't say "I love Matt and want to marry him."

The tattoo thing... Brooke does this all innocent and pure act. But someone with a tat in a place that can be seen isn't necessarily all pure and innocent, or as conservative as she *acts* around Matt. (It's a bit of a generalization, but you know what I mean.) The image she presents to Matt is completely different from the image she presents to others, including the men at the bar.)

I haven't really noticed "them" pushing one or the other. Brooke gets quite a bit of positive editing, particularly with the townsfolk (I haven't watched the entire ep yet to see about the family). Yet he seems to have fun with Christa. (I haven't seen the hot tub scene yet, either, just noticed Brooke's comment about "wanting to win" and came in to comment before I forgot.)

Honestly? I don't see him all that into any of the girls, and I don't see any of the girls all that into him. His personality seems something, I dunno, lifeless or something. But the girls don't really seem the type to pack it up and head for the midwest either.

I think any of 'em would've preferred to win than to marry Matt. But we'll just have to see, won't we? :-)

Serate
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08-21-2001

Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 11:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
OK so maybe there is a tattoo I didn't see? I saw one on her shoulder?

I don't see Matt into any of them either. And with all the Bachelor and Bachelorette shows, I don't think anybody really expects to marry him. They just want to have their time in the spotlight. And of course THEY will be the ones who actually make it big off after being on a reality show. Just because not too many others have is no matter to them.

Oregonguy
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02-12-2006

Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 5:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Oregonguy a private message Print Post    
Is it really smart to eliminate women while they are holding SHOTGUNS???

Muse
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08-09-2001

Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 9:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Muse a private message Print Post    
I agree that Brooke is getting the far more positive edit, but I guess I'm rooting for Christa. Although the spat with Brooke gets tiring, I see more of a natural chemistry between her and Matt when they are alone. I think Brooke just thinks Matt is okay and isn't completely herself around him.

I do NOT think anyone should be getting engaged on this show, though. There is no way Matt knows either of them well enough, and I don't believe that anyone is in love. I doubt either relationship will last, so that's why I'm just vaguely rooting for Christa.

Whoami -- THANK YOU! I was trying to figure out who Amanda looked like, and it IS Parvati. That would explain why I felt vaguely annoyed whenever I saw Amanda. I was glad when she left.

Oregonguy -- lol!

Cathie
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08-16-2000

Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 10:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cathie a private message Print Post    
I really can't see how this will lead to marriage for anybody. So far he has had a one-on-one exactly once with each of them, and those were pretty short dates.

I see the editing as favoring Brooke in that they show Christa talking and laughing behind Brooke's back, and most of these series don't show the chosen one as being anything but sweet and nice where the other gals are concerned.

If I based it on who I thought had the best "connection" with him and his family I would have bet on Amanda for sure. Good thing I didn't have anybody to bet with, lol.

And for what it's worth, Brooke did receive her degree at Texas Christian University, so her Christian background seems to be sincere.

Alisons
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01-10-2003

Friday, June 20, 2008 - 3:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alisons a private message Print Post    
I'm confused, why would a tatoo make you less Christian? Unless it said SATAN or something!

Serate
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08-21-2001

Friday, June 20, 2008 - 5:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
I was wondering the same thing Alisons.

Angelicfairies2
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07-19-2004

Friday, June 20, 2008 - 6:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Angelicfairies2 a private message Print Post    
Wondering the same Alisons!
I'm pretty religious (Catholic) and I have a couple of tattoos. <shrugs>

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Friday, June 20, 2008 - 6:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Who questioned her Christianity? I said she acts one way with Matt (pure and innocent) and yet another way when he's not around (the tat, the beer, the hanging all over other men, the clothing). I just don't believe Brooke's innocent shtick and don't buy any of it, and I really don't see much of a connection with her and Matt.

I do see a connectin with Christa, although I dunno if it's mostly physical. She does bring class to the farm, though, and that may be a good thing considering the farm ain't that far from a big city.

Serate
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08-21-2001

Friday, June 20, 2008 - 8:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
I'll apologize for jumping on the "tattoo questions Christianity" because my husband had asked that question - how can she be such a good little Christian if she has a tattoo - so I just assumed I missed something somebody here said about her being a Christian and having a tattoo.

I agree that Brooke doesn't act pure and innocent. But a tattoo - unless it's vulgar - does not mean a person is NOT pure and innocent.

I guess growing up in the midwest I can see alot of "class" in the farming areas. Just this show, like alot of others, likes to portray farmers as slower or less educated than city folk. Some are less educated, some are slower, but then again there are alot of less educated, slower people in the city too.

Not sure if Matt's farm is near St. Louis or Kansas City, but they are a different type of big city than say NYC, LA, or DC. There is alot of rural influence in St Louis and Kansas City.

I agree I think the connection is with Christa.

Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Friday, June 20, 2008 - 8:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
There are certain Christian denominations that ban tattoos, based on a verse in Leviticus that expressly prohibits tattoos. (Note that the same section said you can't trim your beard, or cut your hair at the temples, which most people ignore).

But Jesus and Paul came along, esp Paul, and said essentially that 'everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial.'

I don't find the idea of a tattoo Christian or unChristian. It's probably more what the tattoo is that that matters.

Angelicfairies2
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07-19-2004

Friday, June 20, 2008 - 8:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Angelicfairies2 a private message Print Post    
Okay for some reason I don't see the 'class' that Christa brings..I actually find her and found her bestfriend a bit on the 'ghetto' side. I don't know what it was, it was just something.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Friday, June 20, 2008 - 9:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I guess the thing that bugs me about Brooke's tat is, well, either own it or don't. The first part of the season, the tat was covered with a bandage. Then there were a few eps where it looked faded, like it was covered with makeup. Then this week, the tat was quite clear and was not at all looking like it was fading or being lasered off. So... there's something there and I dunno what, but it seems that she hides it (or tries to) on certain occasions and othertimes doesn't seem to care. Nothing wrong with a tat at all, but it's the way she "wears" hers that bothers me.

And anyways, I don't like her. I think she acts fake, have from the beginning, and I think she's more about winning than falling in love and marrying a farmer.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Friday, June 20, 2008 - 9:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
P.S. What the heck DOES Matt farm? I had soybeans on my mind, but much of the footage filmed out in the field had waving corn stalks (which, of course, just could've meant they filmed on someone else's back 40!).

Serate
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08-21-2001

Friday, June 20, 2008 - 9:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
There are certain Christian denominations that ban tattoos, based on a verse in Leviticus that expressly prohibits tattoos.

Oh ok that explains it. I never paid much attention to the Old Testament laws and rules, just the "stories".



Serate
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08-21-2001

Friday, June 20, 2008 - 9:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
Costa many farmers that farm corn also farm soybeans, at least in this area. I too thought it was soybeans but wasn't surprised to see corn along with it.

Serate
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08-21-2001

Friday, June 20, 2008 - 9:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
I had never even noticed her tattoo until this show and hubby pointed it out. Even tho hubby has 3, I'm not a big fan of them, so unless they are obnoxious I don't normally notice them.

Brooke seems VERY young for her age. Wasn't she and Amanda the same age, but Amanda appeared more mature. To me anyway.

ETA: If Brooke was raised in a very strict Bible thumping household, it could explain her mixed up cues. Saw it alot at the college I went to. [I was not raised in a Christian household, went to college for basketball.] Girls especially - alot fewer guys - that had been raised very strict trying to balance what they were taught growing up with all the freedom and free spirit of people they met at college. I am NOT trying to give Brooke an excuse or a pass, just saying that she does seem young, and alot like the girls I saw at the Christian college I went to/worked at.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Friday, June 20, 2008 - 10:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Thanks Serate. I dunno why I had soybeans stuck in my head, but then I started noticing the corn and got myself confused! :-)

Oregonguy
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02-12-2006

Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 4:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Oregonguy a private message Print Post    
For everyone freaking out over Brooke's tattoo, do you realize that Matt has a tattoo on his lower back?? i couldn't tell what it was but i noticed it last episode when they were fishing and they started to sink and Matt had to go in a save them.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 6:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I'm not freaking out about Brooke's tattoo, and tattoo's don't bother me. And yes, I noticed something on Matt's lower back a while ago and thought it odd he had a tramp stamp.