The Bachelorette: Episode Two
Episode 2 starts off with your typical Bachelorette “let’s see who’s the most man out of these men” challenge. During the first Group Date, a handful of guys are selected to showcase their brawn by competing in a fireman challenge and rescue damsel Jojo at the top of a tower. The real life fireman in the bunch, Grant, unsurprisingly won the competition as well as Jojo’s heart. My new fave, Wells, emerges during this challenge as the weakling. After almost fainting and clearly being pegged the least manly man during the competition, he won my vote during this episode as well as the Group Date rose form Jojo ... something about an underdog I guess. Before the Group Date is over, Jojo managed to lock lips with Grant (The Fireman) again, as well as Luke (War Vet).
Meanwhile, back at the house the other men are busying themselves by either partaking in the formation of a new boy band working on their latest hit “Jo-Jo-Jo-JO-Jo Yeah,” or eating manly chunks of beef. Later that evening a date card arrives and is read aloud by the Hipster (Brandon). Looks like Derek will get the one-on-one date! Who the eff is Derek? I think this is the first time I’ve seen him on the show. Is it just me or does he remind you of a mix between John Krasinski and John Travolta?
The John Krasinski Factor
Derek made his first real appearance this week, and the internet is already buzzing about his resemblance to a mix between John Krasinski and John Travolta. His uneventful but romantic one-on-one proves that "quiet" might be the winning strategy.
Derek’s one-on-one date with Jojo is your typical convertible/helicopter/private jet/picnic date and ends with Derek getting a rose and a kiss. It’s pretty uneventful, but she seems to really like him.
Back at the house again, another date card arrives and this time it’s another Group Date. The group date takes place at the ESPN headquarters where the bachelors compete in a ridiculous competition to see who is truly in love with Jojo. Already? Chad (The Villain) makes a pretty clear point stating that they have only known Jojo for a short while and by confessing their love for her would mean they are all liars. This upsets most of the guys and tensions between them and Chad continue to grow. James (Guitar Guy) wins the competition, a kiss, and the Group Date rose. Before the Group Date comes to an end, Chad's soft side peeks through when he reveals how he inherited his mother’s puppy after she passed away not too long ago. :(
Finally, it's time for the Cocktail Party & Rose Ceremony. Talk about drama! Chad began the night by ruffling a few feathers which caused a series of confrontations to ensue.
Confrontation #1: Alex (Short Marine Guy) called Chad over to a group of men in waiting. They all let him know that walking Jojo into the Cocktail Party is NOT okay. She must walk in alone! Apparently. Chad received extra alone time with her by doing so and that really pissed off the men. Chad nonchalantly laughed it off and continued snacking on what looked like a chunk of pineapple.
Confrontation #2: While Chad is poolside eating perhaps his sixth plate of meat & cheese, a group of men confronted him again. This time the group is letting him know that he doesn’t seem to care about Jojo or that he doesn’t seem to care about being there at all. Chad chuckled between bites of meat while the men hovered over him looking at one another for someone to say something, anything! My favorite quote of the night comes from the Villain himself which pretty much sums up this confrontation: “It was like if the Care Bears surrounded you and told you they were going to kick your ass.” Haha classic Chad.
"It was like if the Care Bears surrounded you and told you they were going to kick your ass. Chad (on being confronted by the other men)"
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Confrontation #3: Alex (Short Army Guy) gets riled up after hearing that Chad interrupted yet another bachelor’s alone time with Jojo. So Alex, not the guy who's time got cut short, puffed his chest and confronted Chad. Alex apparently pushes enough buttons to make Chad angry, angry enough to threaten him. Physically threaten. “Keep that up and you’re gonna lose your damn teeth.” Confrontation over, the Villain is pissed.
Ok, now for the Rose Ceremony. Finally! All but three men received a rose. Unfortunately Superfan James' days in the Bachelor house are over. I am left wondering why Jojo gave a rose to a few of the guys, like Erectile Dysfunction Guy (Evan). I know he’s harmless but his hair annoys me for some reason and because of that he didn't deserve a rose. Hipster (Brandon) also doesn’t get a rose but that’s like, whatever. Did he roll his eyes when he left? Yeah he did. Oh, and The Villain received a rose!
"Wells emerged as the weakling after almost fainting, but he won my vote as the underdog. There’s just something about him!"
Front runners have somewhat changed from one episode to the next. The guys I feel that are now in the lead are: James (Guitar Guy), Derek (Random guy who looks like John Krasinski, sorta), and Luke (War Veteran). I feel that Jordan (Aaron Rodgers' brother) didn’t get much time with her to stay in the lead this week, maybe next episode.
After watching this episode I’m left feeling ... hungry. Their craft services are on point!
X = Did not receive a rose
Heart = Kissed Jojo (6 so far and we're barely at episode 2!)
