October 29 show - Meet the Parents
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October 29 show - Meet the Parents
Mack | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 12:00 pm     As another man on a basically female dominated board I'd have to say I agree with Minny...to a point. That point is that, quite frankly, I don't see anything in Aaron language, body or verbal, that makes me think he's falling in love with any of them. I'm beginning to wonder if he isn't going to chicken out more than Alex did. I'm also waffling between Gwen and Helene. I'm discounting Brooke mainly because my wife is from the same area as Aaron. She's convinced that a bank officer can't afford to have a wife or significant other who's father is in prison. It just won't work for him in that part of the country. I'm continually surprised he keeps Helene but that's because, as I told my wife last night, one date with her and I'd be out the door. I don't need or want that kind of grief from a spouse...been there done that and have the divorce to prove it. Having said that he had pretty much no choice this past show....Angela was even worse news. So that brings me to Gwen...well...to me she's the least objectional. How's that for a reason to get married....good grief! |
Realfan | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 12:31 pm     I agree, Mack. I don't think he wants any of them, not really. I think he's eliminating based on who is the least desirable, but has no real desire for any of the others, if that makes any sense. I just don't feel he's "falling in love" with any of them. ITA, he was a bad choice for the show. This show has been more boring than the first one. I wish they'd picked the Air Force guy, or one of the other guys. Even the arrogant guy--I didn't like his attitude, but at least it may have been more fun. The "most dramatic rose ceremony yet" was way back when the two ladies walked out. That was weeks ago. The Alabama room blew me away. I am NOT a sports fan, but the cost of some of those items--geez! The collection must be worth a fortune. The helments in the glass cases, for instance, and the autographed stuff. He could charge admission. I thought it was silly that Brooke made a big deal out of the dad "allowing" Aaron to see his collection as some kind of stamp of approval. Like he's not going to show off his pride and joy on national TV?!? |
Fruitbat | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 12:31 pm     They are all Blech and I agree, Rabbit, I liked Heather from Texas too. Max, I agree about Aarons career track and life. Even putting the dad aside I don't think he connected with her family. An uncle that would break his legs if he did not marry her? I know he was joking but it was dumb and not funny. Aarons face said so too. The Bama room? Different worlds. Very different. Sharing a similar culture helps and I bet he knows that. None of the families were a good match is my guess. |
Realbiz | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 12:58 pm     I enjoyed the first Bachelor's family visits more than this time. It seems that there were more "substance" in the first Bachelor, this one feels very "surface". I don't feel Aaron has found his match from the TV show. In real life there is no guarantee one can find a match in 50 people, let alone in a TV show (which is all about rating). I remember the producers said that one of the most important factor for chosing A Bachelor is "he should be ready to marry" - but Aaron indicated that he doesn't want to settle down, not yet?! I think they pick the wrong guy for the purpose of the show. |
Marymc | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 01:02 pm     you have to understand the mentality of the southern male and their ROOMS! my one uncle has one of the most amazing rare gun and knife collection in the country. he's been contacted and then befriended by enthusiasts like Tom Selleck. in 40 years, i have NEVER been invited to see this collection. they only invite those who would TRULY appreciate what they are seeing. they can't be bothered with those who don't. Rabbit.....have to laugh. i went to syracuse university (class of '85...BOO-YEA ORANGE!!!)and have an INTENSE dislike for auburn for somewhat similar reasons. i could never be with an auburn fan.... |
Back2reality | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 01:16 pm     Just a couple comments... About Brooke saying that she is proud of her dad - I could be wrong but I thought when she talked about that earlier that she said she didn't know what he was in prison for and she didn't want to know. Maybe if she knew what he was in prison for, she wouldn't be saying she is proud of him. Of course, its hard to believe she doesn't know what he is in prison for. When Aaron said he wasn't ready to settle down...I don't think he meant he wasn't ready to get married. I think he meant that he wanted to get married, have fun and travel with his new wife and then settle down - meaning buy a house, have kids, etc. |
Fruitbat | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 01:32 pm     Yes Back, he does not view marriage as settling down. I think he is ready enough. Why not? My sons are and they are 24 and 26. >>>you have to understand the mentality of the southern male<<< Do I have to? Noooooooo please let me up, you are hurting me! If Brooke does not know what her father did then that is too bad. Being an ostritch has never served anyone well. I think she knows now if she really did not when this was taped. |
Max | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 01:48 pm     WOW! I figured Brooke's dad to be in jail for a white-collar crime like embezzlement. This blows my mind! How could she NOT know what he's there for??? She lives in a fairly small town. You can't tell me that she hasn't seen newspapers and been taunted by mean people about what her dad did. I'd say this is a girl in denial. I feel bad for her having to deal with what dear old daddy did, but to be that deeply in denial about it is sorta sad. As for it making a difference to Aaron... I'd have to think it would make a difference to someone whose family is full of bankers. Maybe it shouldn't, but I bet it would. I think the bigger factor against Brooke, though, is her deep southern roots. It seemed pretty clear that she and her family would not enjoy being parted by the distance between Missouri and Alabama. She needs a good down-home boy. I think she's very cute and sweet, but has some maturing to do before she settles down, preferably close to home. I thought the 'Bama room was a hoot. As I said before, some of the stuff he's got in there is worth big bucks. Yes, it was over the top, but hey, it's his space and it was very neat and orderly and you could tell he took it all very seriously. Can't fault a guy for having a hobby! |
Fruitbat | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 01:52 pm     Hobbies can be creepy, take golf for instance. Scares the hell out of me. |
Sbw | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 01:55 pm     Brooke's being proud of her dad who is in prison but yet not knowing what he was in prison for would be the big problem IMO, somehow sounds rather clueless to me. It seems her mom and step dad are respectable people, and if the mom overcame the problems with her ex-husband, I am sure Brooke can too. But first, I would think you would have to face the situation with full knowledge of the situation. Angela's roommate, my first thought was how jealous she was. Jealous of anyone's feelings for Angela and also jealous because Angela was the one receiving attention. Gwen, somehow I wonder about someone who goes on dating shows and whether it is to gain TV time. If that is the case, it would seem quite a coincidence that she would fall in love. Helene, her interactions with Aaron make me tired just watching them. I think Aaron started out with the right intentions but I think somewhere along the road with all the bickering between the women and his male hormones he got lost in his quest for a wife. |
Abbynormal | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 01:58 pm     Fruitbat, let me try to put the college football obsession into a little perspective for you. They actually break into regular programming when something goes on with the Alabama or Auburn football teams. Canyoubelievethatchit? |
Fruitbat | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 02:01 pm     Conjo said it perfectly, >>>>Angela's roomate: "Single White Female" Run Angela!! Run Aaron!! <<<<<<< Abby.....ROLF! |
Marymc | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 02:02 pm     DON"T MENTION AUBURN!!!.....aaarrrggghhhhh.....am still not over it, but i'm getting help. |
Mack | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 02:06 pm     If you haven't been exposed to it there's just no way to explain the southern male and football. I shared my house with a Clemson grad back in the early 80's when Clemson won the national championship. Clemson is the Tigers,the tiger paw is their logo, and their colors are orange and white. Well, we had Tiger paw towels, Tiger paw glasses, mugs, coasters, plates, blankets, sheets, underwear, and on and on and on. We were living in Tacoma, Washington at the time which isn't exactly close to Clemson. If national TV didn't broadcast the Clemson game then my roomie would call his mother and have her put the phone next to the radio or TV and he'd sit there and listen to the whole game! The long distance bills were incredible!!!! They played in the Orange Bowl for the championship that year and there I was in the Pacific Northwest with this 30 foot banner in orange and white across my house shouting "Go Tigers!". Heck, most of my neighbors never even heard of Clemson much less did they know who the Tigers were! You got to live it to understand it and I laughed my a$$ off Wednesday when I saw the 'Bama room. |
Fruitbat | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 02:09 pm     Anyone else think this is a tech obsessed? |
Marymc | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 03:13 pm     this is one for the seinfeld funnies thread....how many of these fans are body painters??? |
Closetfan | Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 08:59 pm     Okay...dated a serious (what other kind is there?!) Bama fan...and am a TX Aggie myself...HEY!! We LOVE 'the Bear' and for good reason...don't mess with us... :-) Yet here we meet on 'the bachelor'...now THAT's SICK!! :-) LOL... |
Fabnsab | Friday, November 01, 2002 - 12:17 am     I think it is odd that Brooke doesn't want to know what her father is in jail for. I am sorry but didn't she think someone would get ahold of the story once she put herself out on national television to be scrutinized? Now we all know. Not that I care but if there was something I would rather forget existed, I would not throw my hat in the ring to be fodder for the tabloids. Another sign of her age. She is naive to a fault. I still think she is the best out of the three though. On the topic of Aaron, he doesn't seem to connect with anyone, not the girls or their families. Hell, he has the best relationship with the host and the chaffeur! |
Max | Friday, November 01, 2002 - 08:30 am     Well, thinking back, Brooke DID acknowledge that there was NO WAY her father was getting out early. When Heather from Texas was comforting her in one of the early episodes, she told Brooke that maybe her dad would get out early for good behaviour or something and Brooke laughed and shook her head and said there was no way that was going to happen. So, she must know SOMETHING. And yes, you'd think she would have figured out that the whole country would find out what was up. But then, when you're in such a state of denial, I guess you try to be consistent. I wonder how she's feeling about it now. I hope she's okay, 'cause she seems really sweet and sensitive and I can't help but think this "exposure" is probably not a good thing for her. To loosly quote her mother, "My God, what have I gotten my baby into?" |
Realfan | Friday, November 01, 2002 - 09:40 am     It sounded like Brooke's mom encouraged her to go on the show. Really stupid, if you think about it, considering the news about her father. No wonder Brooke was worried it would affect Aaron's view of her. Besides, she's 22 and pretty! Why the rush to get her to find a guy? Probably, Mom thought this might be a break into showbiz for her adorable baby girl. |
Ginger1218 | Friday, November 01, 2002 - 11:54 am     Fruitbat, you are sooo funny. I love the golf comment. I sometimes wonder what planet these people are on. They are going on national television and they think their secrets are safe. Now we find out about Gwen's first husband. She was on the Dating Story. But she comes across as a simple sweet girl with no baggage. Don't get me wrong, I like Gwen the best. Now Brooke, she is sweet, but that Southern stuff is tooo freaky for me. Theme rooms that people obsess on. <shudder> Helene is also scary to me, she is very intense. I agree, maybe Aaron should go for the host or the chauffeur. |
Mack | Monday, November 04, 2002 - 02:50 am     My wife shared an article in the latest People magazine that says that Aaron has been dating one of the ladies from the show. Apparently the producers have let them do it under tight security so as not to ruin the TV show. The article does not speculate which lady he's dating. Don't know what that does to my thought that I really don't see him "in love" with any of the remaining three but, on the other hand, he's just dating one of them. |
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