Bachelorette Soapbox

I wasn't a big fan of Ashley during Brads season and did not think she was the best choice, but I also wasn't a huge fan of Jillian Harris during Jason Mesnick's season, and I loved her after her season of the Bachelorette, so I thought I would give her a chance. So far, I have not been impressed with her instincts. In fact, I am pretty sure if I hear her say Bentley's name one more time I will throw something. And yes, I am moving anything breakable from my reach before Monday's episode.

So here are random thoughts (some would say rants) from this weeks episode:

Did I miss the episode where Bentley and Ashley actually bonded? I mean c'mon she hadn't even had a one on one date with the guy! Were his kisses that good? Did she get the good loving and we missed it?

<------ THIS GUY SUCKS. I swear if any guy ever leaves me with "dot. dot. dot." I will punch him in the forehead? Where did this saying come from, who do I have to hurt?

How many time has she told the guys to be 100% honest with her but at the same time she is harboring these deep (unfounded) feelings for Bentley. I mean, what a double standard here!

How does the guy Ashley end up with feel watching her pine for Bentley? I can imagine he would have a little complex about Bentley after watching this. I am sure Ashley has some explaining to do! And yes, I read the spoilers, and know who it is she picks at the end, and I feel for him. Watching this crap cannot be easy.

How bad is it that I am looking forward to the guys laying into her when she tells them Bentley is back? I hope the previews aren't misleading and they really lay into her.

I REALLY hope Bentley actually attends the Men Tell All and doesn't flake out like most of the hated on guys in the past have done... I am looking at you Wes and Justin "Rated R".

Don't get me wrong, I am sure we have all been attracted to someone who was not good for us, so I am trying to not hate on her there, especially since she has not seen all the horrible things he has said about her, so I am trying to give her the benefit of the doubt, but this is getting insane.

If all of this Bentley closure nonsense doesn't get squared up next week, I am really going to consider skipping out on the rest of the season.

Am I the only one who thinks Ben F. is the most boring person in the world? I mean, if he wasn't a wine maker I would have no interest in him. But since he is a wine maker... Call me!



I wish Ashley would stop thanking the guys for continuing on this journey with her. Who wouldn't want to travel, stay in fabulous places, and go on all sort of adventures on ABC's dime? Ignore the fact that the girl you are dating is dating 15 other guys, and it is a perfect vacation!


Wow, Ashley was warned by Michelle Money about Bentley and she still let him stay (and has whined about him for 5 episodes now)but William says Ben C. was looking forward to internet dating and she booted him out like it was nothing. I think most of us can agree with Ben C's total look of confusion.

Speaking of William: Preempting something with "I don't want to throw the guy under the bus" and then completely throwing him under the bus does not make it better.

Ryan is really becoming annoying. Watching him push Williams bags out the door with a big smile on his face just up'd his tool shed membership.

And in closing, I have one request. More JP!!!