2018 Bachelorette - Week 1 Update

Like all of you, I found myself glued to the TV last night with notebook and pen in hand, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the 28 eligible bachelors. Unfortunately I had to wait 30 minutes, since the episode started with a lengthy recap of Becca uncontrollably sobbing after her breakup with Arie. (Really once was enough for me on that one). I can’t say that things “really started taking off” when we thing switched to random shots of Becca upside down doing aerial yoga as she described her journey to find love. It was pretty weird.

The intros were mixed. Notable highlights:

The Trophies:

• Colton, the ex-professional football player who now runs a Cystic Fibrosis non-profit, was first out of the limo and very charming

• Garrett (who was later given the first impression rose) drove up in a minivan filled with soccer balls, diaper bags, and other sports equipment to show Becca that he was “Dad material”

• Blake opted to ride an Ox up to the mansion and declared his love was “as strong as an Ox”. Yes, it sounds corny, and YES it was corny, but there was also something adorable about it – trust me on this

The Turkeys:

• Kamil, who made Becca walk to meet him halfway because a “relationship should be 50/50”, but then took 4 steps backward to suggest it really would be “60 (Becca) / 40 (him)”. Nothing makes a woman swoon like some blatant misogyny.

• Jordan, the male model who came out swinging as the obvious villain this season. Honey, you’re so pretty, please stop talking and ruining the allure.

• Nick and Mike, who’s intros made reference to Becca’s failed engagement with Arie. Really? What were your OTHER ideas for intros? Maybe asking her about her dead dog or about that time she tripped in front of her entire class in elementary school?

Taking a quick peak at my notes, early favorites include: Garrett, Colton, Blake, David, and Chris. There’s also increasing suspicions that Chase and Jordan are NOT here for the right reasons.