Happy New Year friends! As the world braces for the 2012 apocalypse (LOL!), let’s enjoy Ben’s journey to find love, even if it isn’t fated to be long lived. We are reminded of Ben’s penultimate moment of rejection when Ashley gave him the “you are the most interesting person speech” and then politely escorted him toward the exit gate. But let’s skip these time-consuming reflections on the last season and get down to real business.
And didn’t Ben Flajnik seem extra nervous tonight? Being the spotlighted Bachelor is quite a challenge for Ben since he seems to have a hard time expressing his feelings under pressure. As if to reassure himself that he’s not going to make any rush commitments, Ben tells Chris: “I am just looking to see what these girls have in store.” Really? Isn’t he aware of what he signed up for? Ostensibly, this show must always end with a ‘happy’ engagement. He then proceeds with a somewhat robotic, producer-coached speech about being open and ready to find love.
I am not going to cover the entrance of every girl, but I would like to mention that some of the girls didn’t seem to be sincerely attracted to Ben, especially when they made contact and saw him up close. Likewise, only a few girls made a lasting impression on Ben. Clearly, Courtney Robertson was one of those girls. Courtney Robertson appeared from the limo with the grace and confidence of a movie star. Though not a blond, this girl got her Marilyn Monroe act together. In a soft, sexy voice Courtney told Ben: ““Hey cutie pie. Do you come here often? I have the biggest crush on you. You look good.” Ben melted like a wet sugar cube! Incidentally, later on we will discover that this sweet, sexy voice is just an act. Personally, I wasn’t convinced but Ben seemed to buy the whole enchilada (avocados, frijoles, queso and hot salsa too!!). In fact, as soon as Courtney proceeds into the house, Ben turns his head in her direction and suddenly, in a very peculiar troll-like, shaky voice, blurts out: “T-h-a-t is a p-r-e-e-e-t-t-y g-i-r-l.” Now that was down right creepy!
In her personal ITM, Courtney shares that she is a very confident person. She isn’t intimidated by the girls, since she thinks that hers’ is a classy chassis. FYI: Courtney also believes she deserves a big rock (preferably a two carat one). Don’t they all? Hello! Bottom line: Courtney comes off as a brat who is high on herself.
Apparently, Ben also liked the very pretty Nicki Sterling. Their communication went very smooth. By the way, Nicki seems to have a nice, genuine personality, a quality I think Ben feels comfortable with. In an adorable tone, she said: “I’m Nicki. Are you excited?” Immediately Ben responded with an eagerness and excitement in his voice: “I’m glad it’s you. You’re precious. I’m glad it’s you.” Easy boy!
Beautiful and vibrant Kacie B. promised Ben that she will never sugar coat anything, referring, of course, to Ashley. I’ve sensed some nice vibes between them. On the other hand, Anna Snowball (say what?) made a very frigid impression on Ben as she walked straight by him with her nose in the air, not even saying hello. Cold as her last name implies.
Let’s not forget the elegant grand entrance of Lindzi Cox. Ben greeted this equestrian with the words: “It’s a hell of an entrance. I never dismounted someone from a horse.” Like a true gentleman, Ben offers his help and Lindzi gracefully jumps into his arms. He then escorts Lindzi to the house. He later confides to the camera: “Saved the best for last, I suppose.”
However, Lindzi’s originality sparked a wave of jealousy among the girls. We overhear Courtney say in a sarcastic voice: “Screw you and the horse you rode in.” What a radical transformation, Courtney!
Finally, Ben entered the house and greeted the girls. His behavior appeared somewhat awkward. Interestingly, in a conversation with Rachel, Ben once again made it clear that he is looking for “love” (whatever that means), not the “wifey-thing”, bear in mind. Is this a hint that Ben isn’t really looking for a serious relationship since all true relationships eventually lead to marriage? Hmm, I sense an inner conflict here.
I liked Emily O’Brien’s clever rap and how she ended it with the line: “Ben Flajnik I am the cure.” Reality Steve tool the time to record Emily’s rap:
“Love is like disease, always spreading,
You can get it from a friend, you can get it at a wedding.
It sometimes happens when you least expect it,
And before you know it, you’re one of the infected.
So now you got that fever toss and turning through the night,
And you need to make a call, someone to make it right.
She’ll calculate your odds and help reduce your risk,
Who else but your friendly epidemiologist.
Heartbreak is a disease and nobody is immune,
But if you follow this prescription you’ll be feelin’ better soon.
Step 1: Take your vitamins, your recommended dosages,
Step 2: Keep my name in mind when handin out the roses.
If you’re tired of all the drama and you want a calmer scene,
Then maybe you and I should spend some time in quarantine.
So what else can you do to prevent this dark condition,
Just follow your heart and trust your intuition.
You used to be uncertain, but now you can be sure,
It’s time to heal your heartrate, Ben Flajnik I’m the cure.”
What a nice, upbeat gal! I think Ben was impressed with her. Courtney Robertson’s time with Ben was all about Courtney. I had a hard time following her speech because she continuously switched from one thing to another. “I was impressed… I am a professional model… I travel every week… What you see is what you get… I like diamonds… You’ve got great hair…” As if magnetized by Courtney’s looks, Ben had little to say – he just gawked like a schoolboy.
On the other hand, the dynamic between Ben and Lindzi is entirely different. Lindzi shared that she has been riding horses since she was six years old. She also joked about her attempt to make wine with store bought grapes. Yet, while their conversation wasn’t packed with deep intellectual content, I could sense an intimate, subtle exchange of vibes between them. Obviously she fits his emotional profile, i.e. not too aggressive, sincere, gives him room to approach without scaring him off, lets him be himself. From the moment Ben saw Lindzi, he really clicked with this girl. I was not surprised to see that Lindzi received the first impression rose.
As for the ill-fated Jenna, I am afraid she got a sympathy rose. The poor girl is going to be remembered as that “whacky” blogger girl. I kind of missed how the conflict started, but Jenna’s behavior was downright distorted. She should have continued her therapy instead of coming on this show. To top it off, she was drunk as a sailor. We won’t forget Jenna’s hilarious words to Monica: “Maybe we can share tampons sometime.” What was that all about?
Now how about Monica’s affection for Blakeley? Wow, that is going to stir-up a lot of talk tomorrow about her sexual orientation. Those two were in a hot groove. In a lusty face-off, she told Blakeley how beautiful and amazing she was, a real gorgeous woman. Monica then asked for Blakeley’s phone number while the dumbfounded girls stared in disbelief. I think there’s a whole new show here!
The girls who will continue the competition next week are: Jamie, Rachel, Blakeley, Emily, Kacey B., Casey S., Brittney, Erika, Shawn, Nicki, Jennifer, Elyse, Samantha, Courtney, Jaclyn, Monica, and Jenna. Perhaps the producers wanted Jenna on the show to continue her pathetic drama.
The girls sent home were: Shira, Amber B., Lyndsie J., Amber T., Dianna, Anna, and Holly.
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