Bachelor Fans: Week 5

maebee87

Well, It was a crazy episode in New Orleans this week. Let's re-live it through GIFS
 

1. Nick and Rachel 1 on 1 in New Orleans- Thoughts on this date/couple.

2. Group date in a haunted house- Would you have bought into this "Mae" story?

3. Corinne and Taylor's two-on-one date deep in the Bayou. Thoughts about Corinne playing the victim? Thoughts about Taylor being sent home?

4. The cliff hanger- Taylor comes back and crashes dinner- will Corinne be sent home?

5. Do you even like Nick? Are you cheering for him? Is he serious about this?

knottie0d8cc4d43bacc09f

1. Nick and Rachel 1 on 1 in New Orleans- Thoughts on this date/couple.
I really like Rachel. She seems classy and confident, but still fun/flirty. She and Nick seem to have great chemistry. The date was cute! I like when they explore the location they're in - makes it seem more real than some of the other crazy dates. And definitely a step up from shoveling cow poop. 

2. Group date in a haunted house- Would you have bought into this "Mae" story?
I had to laugh when Jasmine was trying to be all cool and pretending she wasn't scared... then totally freaked out and left Mae's room screaming. It's hard to say if I'd have bought into the Mae story...watching on TV is one thing, but I bet when you're actually in the house watching random furniture move it's a little more real. 

3. Corinne and Taylor's two-on-one date deep in the Bayou. Thoughts about Corinne playing the victim? Thoughts about Taylor being sent home?
This episode I actually started to dislike Taylor. I swear if she said "emotional intelligence" one more time... she was just getting on my nerves. I also forgot she was 23 - kind of funny she was judging Corinne for being too young, when she was one of the youngest in the house. Still can't stand Corinne though. She is just trashy and annoying. 

4. The cliff hanger- Taylor comes back and crashes dinner- will Corinne be sent home?

I don't see Nick changing his mind... I think things will just get awkward for Taylor. I do hope Corinne goes home soon though - I'm tired of every episode focusing on her and her drama. 

5. Do you even like Nick? Are you cheering for him? Is he serious about this?

I'm starting to like him a little more... On his date with Rachel when he was talking about having asked 2 fathers for their daughter's hand in marriage, you could tell he was embarrassed about the whole thing. It does seem like he's serious about the process. His voice still annoys me though!

P.S. - Anyone ever been to New Orleans?? I was thinking it might be a fun long-weekend trip destination! Plus, those beignets...

SouthernMama15

1. Nick and Rachel.  I think they have good chemistry and she definitely seems to have "emotional intelligence"   I agree with @secicc12, it seemed like an actual realistic date. I mean, helicopters are cool, but that's not really what life will be like once the filming is over.

2. Definitely would have freaked me out being there, but totally laughable to watch. 

3.  I really wanted him to send them both home.  They are both whiny and immature. 

4.  I don't know. Part of me feels like they might, but the other part feels like they'll keep her around for drama and ratings.

5.  Meh, I've never really cared for him.  I hope it works this time, or he's going to just need to go ahead and move to the Amish country.

Eta: posted too soon

maebee87

1. Nick and Rachel 1 on 1 in New Orleans- Thoughts on this date/couple.

I think this couple is so cute together and the date was great! She'll be around for a while!

2. Group date in a haunted house- Would you have bought into this "Mae" story?
No. And I was bored watching this date. I wonder how long they were actually there?

3. Corinne and Taylor's two-on-one date deep in the Bayou. Thoughts about Corinne playing the victim? Thoughts about Taylor being sent home?
I was so sure he was going to send both home. Taylor turned into a whiny catty person or at least was edited that way.

4. The cliff hanger- Taylor comes back and crashes dinner- will Corinne be sent home?
No, I think it will be just super awkward for Taylor and then Corinne will get 1 or 2 more weeks.

5. Do you even like Nick? Are you cheering for him? Is he serious about this?
I'm even less of a fan of him now. I hope he finds true love/success just so he can stop being on all the shows.

mrsbutler2016-2

1. Nick and Rachel 1 on 1 in New Orleans- Thoughts on this date/couple.

This date was definitely the best of the episode.  I think they are super cute together.  She hasn't got into a whole lot of the drama. She got the first impression rose.  I can see this going pretty far.

2. Group date in a haunted house- Would you have bought into this "Mae" story?

This group date was a train wreck.  There was a lot of screaming and girls being taken outside. But, I really like Danielle, so that part I was happy about.

3. Corinne and Taylor's two-on-one date deep in the Bayou. Thoughts about Corinne playing the victim? Thoughts about Taylor being sent home?

This one was so easily predicted. Who else would go on a 2:1 but Taylor and Corinne.  I still HATE Corinne with a passion.  Every time I watch it I tell DH how much I hate Corinne.  But, Taylor wasn't my fave either.

4. The cliff hanger- Taylor comes back and crashes dinner- will Corinne be sent home?

I hope so, but I highly doubt it.  I'm sure it's just going to be bad for Taylor. But, maybe not. I'd love it if it works.

5. Do you even like Nick? Are you cheering for him? Is he serious about this?

He's definitely not my favorite bachelor ever.  But, I will probably keep watching for the crazy.

PS. Check this Bachelor recap out. She posts it every Wednesday and IT. IS. LIFE.

https://sheaffertoldmeto.com/bachelor-episode-5-son-gun-gonna-fun-bayou/

SarahBethBR

As a New Orleanian, I'd like to commend the Bachelor on their realistic portrayal of our city.

:puts on mask, gets into boat to travel to my daily voodoo ceremony in the woods, surrounded by ghosts:

SarahBethBR

1. Nick and Rachel 1 on 1 in New Orleans- Thoughts on this date/couple.

I really like Rachel, and like her even more after this date.  I actually had no complaints about this date, and it seemed like they got a great taste of the FQ.  I love their chemistry and how confident she is, and I think he really likes her.

2. Group date in a haunted house- Would you have bought into this "Mae" story?
No comment because I have been to Houmas House several times.  Unless you guys want to know how much of that was made up?

3. Corinne and Taylor's two-on-one date deep in the Bayou. Thoughts about Corinne playing the victim? Thoughts about Taylor being sent home?
Both of them were being dumb.  Corinne is a great manipulator and Taylor shouldn't have gotten sucked into it.  Taylor should have been sent home because she obviously cared more about being right than having a good time with Nick.

4. The cliff hanger- Taylor comes back and crashes dinner- will Corinne be sent home?

The producers will not let Corinne get sent home this early.  She's a gif factory, and they know she's the reason people are watching.  I think Nick's just going to enjoy making out with her until they let him send her home.

5. Do you even like Nick? Are you cheering for him? Is he serious about this?
I think the Bachelor is the wrong place for anyone serious about finding love.  He wants to be famous.  A girlfriend is a bonus.  I don't dislike him for that though, because the girls are all there for the same reason.

SouthernMama15

@MrsButler2016 OMG, that blog! I'm dying. 

knottie0d8cc4d43bacc09f

@SarahBethBR Yes I do, I do! I can't imagine they replace that chandelier every time someone visits *eye roll*

maebee87

@MrsButler2016 OMG thank you for sharing the blog- So funny, and now bookmarked to revisit each week.

@sarahbethBR Oh man, the bachelor NAILED the New Orleans experience! lol 

What do you mean you have been the house so many times?!  DID YOU SEE MAE?  Did a chandelier fall on you too?!

Kathryn0903

1. Nick and Rachel 1 on 1 in New Orleans- Thoughts on this date/couple.
I really like Rachel and thought was very fun and more like what a normal real life date would be like

2. Group date in a haunted house- Would you have bought into this "Mae" story?
so strange. Just seemed like an awkward idea for a date

3. Corinne and Taylor's two-on-one date deep in the Bayou. Thoughts about Corinne playing the victim? Thoughts about Taylor being sent home?
im so done with the drama of these two. Not loving Taylor, but would have rather seen Corrine go home

4. The cliff hanger- Taylor comes back and crashes dinner- will Corinne be sent home?
i don't think any things going to change

5. Do you even like Nick? Are you cheering for him? Is he serious about this?
nick is just kinda meh to me right now

bumpybump

1. Nick and Rachel 1 on 1 in New Orleans- Thoughts on this date/couple.
An actual normal date so that was nice.  As others have said, this was by far the best date of the episode.  I like Rachel but I see her as a more serious career person than Nick so I don't see them long term.

2. Group date in a haunted house- Would you have bought into this "Mae" story?
I personally don't believe in ghosts and things being haunted so this date just bored me.  I am very jumpy though so I'm sure I would have screamed like those girls too when things "unexpected" happened.

3. Corinne and Taylor's two-on-one date deep in the Bayou. Thoughts about Corinne playing the victim? Thoughts about Taylor being sent home?
I'm so over both of them.  Such a boring part of the episode.  Just go away! 

4. The cliff hanger- Taylor comes back and crashes dinner- will Corinne be sent home?
I read the spoilers so no comment...

5. Do you even like Nick? Are you cheering for him? Is he serious about this?
I'm liking him less and less.  It's just so fake!

@secicc12 my college roommates and I went to the FQ as part of our spring break trip one year (just a day trip).  I thought it was really cool!  We didn't get all sloshed and stuff like a lot of people tend to do especially since we drove after being there.  I felt really safe there and we explored the shops and had good food.  I loved the architecture.  I recommend not driving on Bourbon Street though.  Too many people walking out from no where!  We were there prior to hurricane Katrina and it was so sad to see the destruction after.  My Dad went and helped with the clean-up for a couple of weeks and besides the comments he made about the destruction/devastation, he commented about the good food and drinks.  

SarahBethBR

secicc12 said:

@SarahBethBR Yes I do, I do! I can't imagine they replace that chandelier every time someone visits *eye roll*

So, every plantation in Louisiana claims they have ghosts for tourism.  Houmas House is no different.  But it's nothing compared to, say, The Myrtles which has made their supposed hauntings into a business (and is super fun to tour!)

Houmas House is just a fancy place to stay, visit, eat dinner or walk the grounds.  They do claim to have two ghosts on their website, but they never mention them when you visit, normally. The chandelier falling and furniture moving was definitely set up by the show. 

One of the ghosts is supposedly a little girl, but they don't know her name, her details, she doesn't have a room or a portrait. That was all totally made up.

My guess is that they wanted to do a haunted plantation, but didn't want to go all the way to the Myrtles (about an hour further from the city), and Houmas House was willing to let them set all this up for the publicity. 

Most of the well known haunted places in the city are private residences or small hotels, so probably not good filming locations. 

maebee87

@SarahBethBR Thanks so much for sharing! I always like to know how much is fake and staged. It still seems like a cool place to visit, scenery wise.

knottie0d8cc4d43bacc09f

@SarahBethBR Thanks for the background! I agree with maebee it's always interesting to know what's totally fake and what's actually real. 

@bumpybump That's really helpful thank you! That's so nice of your dad to spend time helping with the cleanup after Katrina. It sounds like it's a great place to visit for a long weekend. Who can say no to good food?! I'll leave the drinks to DH and double up on beignets.

Kathryn0903

Does it bother anyone else that they aren't ending the show with rose ceremonies anymore?

knottie0d8cc4d43bacc09f

@Kathryn0903 YES! I noticed that first episode where they got "off" and began the next episode with the rose ceremony. I don't like it. It feels like they try to create drama to end each episode with a cliff hanger and the next one just picks up where it left off. Not a fan.

SarahBethBR

@secicc12  I meant to reply to you yesterday.  New Orleans is a great long weekend destination.  I love living here so much.  It's gorgeous and there's so much to do/see.  It's very unique.

Definitely don't drive in the FQ, but you get the best taste of the city when you get out of the FQ a bit.  Take the St. Charles streetcar through the Garden District and into Uptown, and you can get out along the way and walk around a bit.  If you decide to go, let me know and I'll suggest some great spots to eat/drink/listen to music.