Okay guys, I have never been a "Bachelor"/"Bachelorette" kind of girl, but recently, all I ever hear about on social media and podcasts is what crazy crap went down on the last episode of "Bachelor in Paradise". I enjoy reality TV, so when I was hungover as heck the other day, I decided to give it a chance just to see if it lives up to the hype. These were 10 thoughts I had while catching up on this season so far.
1. Is this foreal?
From the minute I turned on this show, my initial thought and reaction was to question whether or not this stuff is scripted. Some of the people on this show are so ridiculous and belligerent (cough, cough Chad) that there's almost no way that this can be real. Are there really guys out there that call women turds and make fun of people with handicaps, and then get so wasted they pass out and poop their pants? On the first episode? Its like a train wreck and I can't look away.
2. The intro and theme song are actually amazing.
"Bachelor in Paradise" has the funniest, cheesiest 80's themed intro and theme song. If you haven't watched it, YouTube it right now and you'll see what I'm talking about. The cast members are introduced in a way that mocks and pokes fun of themselves and the song and fonts give me extreme "Brady Bunch" vibes. It might be the most clever part of the program.
3. Josh Murray has got to go.
I was not digging Josh's Mr. StealYoGirl debut and cocky attitude. I thought Nick and Amanda had a good thing going and Josh pretty much purposely swooped in and obliterated an kind of chance Nick had. Nick is my favorite so far, by the way. His excessive sweating and moaning while displaying repulsive amounts of PDA really made me wanna vomit.
4. How are they not drunk at all times?
Maybe its just me, but if I had to go on a show like this and be in a situation where I'm stuck on a beach with insanely handsome men, constantly being judged and afraid of being sent home, I would have to be downing the mimosas and vodka sodas. Aside from a couple of instances, the cast members seem to be pretty good at staying away from drunkenness, or they're just really good at hiding it.
5. Jorge is the real MVP.
Jorge is the sassy Mexican bartender in Paradise. Aside from being hilariously oblivious to the insanity going on around him, he is serving up the yummiest cocktails and always there to listen to the cast members whine and cry about their situations. You're a bundle of sunshine, Jorge.
6. Are all of the men on steroids?
Other than Evan (sorry dude), the guys on this show are all ridiculously jacked. Is it a requirement for all cast members to take steroids for breakfast, lunch and dinner? I mean, I'm not complaining but if we're talking about diversity, there isn't much of it when it comes to these beef cakes.
7. Ashley...I feel for you, but enough is enough.
Homegirl. I never thought someone could cry and be more dramatic than myself, but you take the crown. She is like a crazy, delusional, beautiful crybaby, and her plans to try and win Jared back are hilarious to watch. She just will not quit. She even marched back into Paradise after she did not receive a rose, and literally begged the cast members for her to stay on the show, under the false pretense that she would actually try and look for love. Nope. We all know you stayed to keep our eye on Jared and sabotage his relationship with Caila.
8. I hate that I started watching this.
I'm hooked now. Some might even say emotionally invested, as sad as that sounds. I just can't wait for the season to progress and might even start watching "The Bachelor" next season. The last thing I needed was a stupid new show to watch in the midst of my last college semester chaos, but I can't wait for the next episode because I can't stop.
9. How is Daniel still on the show?
I feel like Daniel came on this show originally thinking he was going to be a hot commodity and that he would be on everyone's radar. Turns out, no one really seems to want him now. He's bounced around from girl to girl and tricked people into giving them their rose just so he could stay in Paradise. He seems like a psychopath to me because behind the weird sense of humor and those beady little eyes, there's nothing. It's time for him to go, and make way for some new guys!
10. I was pleasantly surprised.
Overall, I really enjoyed watching. Although it is insanely cheesy, probably completely fake and a real waste of time, Bachelor in Paradise kept me entertained for hours the other day and I will definitely be watching the rest of the season. I like the concept of the cast members having to win the affection of another in order to stay, and how they filter in new cast members every few days to make things super interesting. Even the strongest relationships on the island can become jeopardized when new people come in. It is truly a fascinating mess.
