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"The Bachelor" on ABC (1 Viewer)

Which is more likely to happen first with the TV show The Bachelor?

  • Show gets canceled

    Votes: 69 63.9%
  • producers cast a black man as The Bachelor

    Votes: 39 36.1%

  • Total voters
    108
Mike Fliess has said they'll never go back to an unknown lead, and that make sense. They probably could start over this time given how weak everyone was. The only options seem to be Ames, Ryan, Ben, and Constatine. None of those will be big ratings winners. Ames being on Bachelor Pad 2 might exclude him.
How far down the chain are they normally willing to go? Is it usually someone in the final 3 or 4? If so, they have nothing to work with here. I think you have to go all the way down to Mickey to find anyone who might be even a decent choice and even then, it's not a very strong one.
They went pretty far down the chain to pick up Ashely and it's been a disaster. The only thing keeping it afloat is the pure awkwardness of it all and absent Ames, it's going to be difficult to vest two more hours on Monday to this thing. If awkward is what they're after, then I suggest that slap-hack phone salesman. Give that guy a few Jolt Colas and watch him make two dozen women shed tears. Mike Fliess is just evil enough to do that, too. Love that guy...
 
I watched only a few minutes of Bachelor Pad I before giving up. Is it even remotely worth my time?
Only you can answer that question. Look into your heart, GM. What does it say?
By the way, all caught up on the blog. Great stuff, as usual. I watched that entire Love Connection segment. I would love - LOVE - to get an update of where that mullet man is now and how many divorces he's been through. I'd set the O/U at 2.5.
:lmao: The audience LOVED Mark. The gold chain-mullet combo is intoxicating. Is it just me, or did 20 somethings in the 80s look like they were 35? I think she got all of her fashion sense repeated viewings of Working Girl. Of the two, I think he was actually the well-adjusted one.

I cringed at her idea of what "fetish" means.
I should find that girl and go mate with her. We could produce some sort of super human translucent babies with very little understanding of how the world works.Love Connection...now that's a show I wish they'd bring back. My super cheap parents refused to get cable until we were out of college, so Love Connection was an absolute must for me late at night.

And lol @ her fetishes...liking nice smooth skin, now THAT'S a fetish.

 
They went pretty far down the chain to pick up Ashely and it's been a disaster. The only thing keeping it afloat is the pure awkwardness of it all and absent Ames, it's going to be difficult to vest two more hours on Monday to this thing. If awkward is what they're after, then I suggest that slap-hack phone salesman. Give that guy a few Jolt Colas and watch him make two dozen women shed tears. Mike Fliess is just evil enough to do that, too. Love that guy...
Ashley finished third last season. That's not going too far down the chain, but it has happened.Ali actually finished fourth on Jake's season, but she eliminated herself to resume her job at Facebook. She should have won an Emmy for that faux heart-wrenching dilemma she portrayed.Jake himself was eliminated in the equivalent of 7th place on Jillian's season.Of course resurrecting Brad from four seasons prior was a pretty bold move. They could potentially do something like that.Whatever they do, it has to have a hook. Ashley was merely cute, a little bubbly, but overall pretty boring. There wasn't really anything compelling about her. I think they have to play up an angle or cast someone with more presence. Ames could fit the former. He's Mr. Nice Guy and socially awkward as hell. That could be some good TV. I believe that being on Bachelor Pad might preclude him, though. I'm still not sure about the timing.Ashley's sister should have taken over around Week 3. That would have been something to watch.
 
Has the BP2 roster been set yet?
Yes.Women:Michelle MoneyMelissa SchreiberAlli TravisGia AllemandHolly DurstElla NolanVienna GirardiJackie GordonErica RoseMen:Michael StaglianoKasey KahlGraham BunnJake PavelkaJustin “Rated R” RegoKirk DewindtWilliam HolmanAmes BrownBlake Julian
 
Mike Fliess has said they'll never go back to an unknown lead, and that make sense. They probably could start over this time given how weak everyone was. The only options seem to be Ames, Ryan, Ben, and Constatine. None of those will be big ratings winners. Ames being on Bachelor Pad 2 might exclude him.
How far down the chain are they normally willing to go? Is it usually someone in the final 3 or 4? If so, they have nothing to work with here. I think you have to go all the way down to Mickey to find anyone who might be even a decent choice and even then, it's not a very strong one.
In all honesty, how in the hell can Bentley not be the next Bachelor? I would bet my house that the ratings would be at an all time high if that happened.
 
Mike Fliess has said they'll never go back to an unknown lead, and that make sense. They probably could start over this time given how weak everyone was. The only options seem to be Ames, Ryan, Ben, and Constatine. None of those will be big ratings winners. Ames being on Bachelor Pad 2 might exclude him.
How far down the chain are they normally willing to go? Is it usually someone in the final 3 or 4? If so, they have nothing to work with here. I think you have to go all the way down to Mickey to find anyone who might be even a decent choice and even then, it's not a very strong one.
In all honesty, how in the hell can Bentley not be the next Bachelor? I would bet my house that the ratings would be at an all time high if that happened.
They would be fools not to ask him. It would be ratings gold. Chris Harrison already said unequivocally that he would never be on The Bachelor. Naturally, I'm rooting for him to be dead wrong.Bentley seems to not want anything to do with the franchise. He isn't on Bachelor Pad 2, and he won't be on the "Men Tell All" show either. I still don't understand the end game. His ex-wife has been on a few shows saying that she doesn't get it either, but every other word out of her mouth was "I don't know" which tells me she definitely knows what's going on with him.
 
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They would be fools not to ask him. It would be ratings gold. Chris Harrison already said unequivocally that he would never be on The Bachelor. Naturally, I'm rooting for him to be dead wrong.Bentley seems to not want anything to do with the franchise. He isn't on Bachlor Pad 2, and he won't be on the "Men Tell All" show either. I still don't understand the end game. His ex-wife has been on a few shows saying that she doesn't get it either, but ever other word out of her mouth was "I don't know" which tells me she definitely knows what's going on with him.
How does he not HAVE to be on the Men Tell All show? And I agree I was shocked he wasn't on the Pad.He didn't really promote his business, he didn't really advance himself as a reality superstar.... frankly I think he might be an idiot because he really didn't accomplish anything. He could've been a much bigger doosh and gotten a lot deeper in the show... probably won Ashley and then crushed her in the final episode.Did he wimp out?
 
They would be fools not to ask him. It would be ratings gold. Chris Harrison already said unequivocally that he would never be on The Bachelor. Naturally, I'm rooting for him to be dead wrong.Bentley seems to not want anything to do with the franchise. He isn't on Bachlor Pad 2, and he won't be on the "Men Tell All" show either. I still don't understand the end game. His ex-wife has been on a few shows saying that she doesn't get it either, but ever other word out of her mouth was "I don't know" which tells me she definitely knows what's going on with him.
How does he not HAVE to be on the Men Tell All show? And I agree I was shocked he wasn't on the Pad.He didn't really promote his business, he didn't really advance himself as a reality superstar.... frankly I think he might be an idiot because he really didn't accomplish anything. He could've been a much bigger doosh and gotten a lot deeper in the show... probably won Ashley and then crushed her in the final episode.Did he wimp out?
It's one of the bigger mysteries in series history, really. You're exactly right: he didn't really accomplish a single thing other than make himself look stupid. At first I thought he was going to scam the show all the way to the finals, but then he claims victory ("no one's ever done that before" and abruptly leaves. He never even mentioned his business on camera. It could be they edited it out. No idea. A business like that wouldn't benefit from his notoriety anyway. I've read some dispute that he's even a part of that "family fun center" in any way.My best guess is that he went on there to take things all the way to the end, but didn't like Ashley at all and bailed on it thinking he didn't have it in him to pull it off. It's also possible that he had second thoughts based on the impression it would leave and how his daughter would eventually see it. The producers might have even cut him off at the knees and said enough is enough. No idea. What he did do on the show made no sense, though. The fact that he isn't coming back seems consistent with some combination of the above. He may not even be welcome back. Who knows.
 
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I just watched this week's episode, and at this point, I'm completely checked out. I'm only staying with this thing to provide Pickles the ad revenue.

 
I just watched this week's episode, and at this point, I'm completely checked out. I'm only staying with this thing to provide Pickles the ad revenue.
I think you have to click on stuff or something. I'm not really doing this for any sort of income, lest I get as big as some dimwit like Reality Steve. Google tells me I'm 18 cents richer than when I started, though.
 
It's one of the bigger mysteries in series history, really. You're exactly right: he didn't really accomplish a single thing other than make himself look stupid. At first I thought he was going to scam the show all the way to the finals, but then he claims victory ("no one's ever done that before" and abruptly leaves. He never even mentioned his business on camera. It could be they edited it out. No idea. A business like that wouldn't benefit from his notoriety anyway. I've read some dispute that he's even a part of that "family fun center" in any way.

My best guess is that he went on there to take things all the way to the end, but didn't like Ashley at all and bailed on it thinking he didn't have it in him to pull it off. It's also possible that he had second thoughts based on the impression it would leave and how his daughter would eventually see it. The producers might have even cut him off at the knees and said enough is enough. No idea. What he did do on the show made no sense, though. The fact that he isn't coming back seems consistent with some combination of the above. He may not even be welcome back. Who knows.
Maybe they realized at some point that it does the franchise no good to make the focal point of the show look like an idiot. As vapid as Ashley is, I wasn't wishing failure on her until she got sucked in like a bird through a turbo prop by the one guy on the show that she was told to stay away from.
 
I just watched this week's episode, and at this point, I'm completely checked out. I'm only staying with this thing to provide Pickles the ad revenue.
I think you have to click on stuff or something. I'm not really doing this for any sort of income, lest I get as big as some dimwit like Reality Steve. Google tells me I'm 18 cents richer than when I started, though.
Christmas is on me this year - I clicked on like five different links there. Everest College must think I'm really serious about some online learning.
 
They went pretty far down the chain to pick up Ashely and it's been a disaster. The only thing keeping it afloat is the pure awkwardness of it all and absent Ames, it's going to be difficult to vest two more hours on Monday to this thing. If awkward is what they're after, then I suggest that slap-hack phone salesman. Give that guy a few Jolt Colas and watch him make two dozen women shed tears. Mike Fliess is just evil enough to do that, too. Love that guy...
Ashley finished third last season. That's not going too far down the chain, but it has happened.Ali actually finished fourth on Jake's season, but she eliminated herself to resume her job at Facebook. She should have won an Emmy for that faux heart-wrenching dilemma she portrayed.Jake himself was eliminated in the equivalent of 7th place on Jillian's season.Of course resurrecting Brad from four seasons prior was a pretty bold move. They could potentially do something like that.Whatever they do, it has to have a hook. Ashley was merely cute, a little bubbly, but overall pretty boring. There wasn't really anything compelling about her. I think they have to play up an angle or cast someone with more presence. Ames could fit the former. He's Mr. Nice Guy and socially awkward as hell. That could be some good TV. I believe that being on Bachelor Pad might preclude him, though. I'm still not sure about the timing.Ashley's sister should have taken over around Week 3. That would have been something to watch.
You are like an Encyclopedia Britannica for the Bachelor.
 
I just watched this week's episode, and at this point, I'm completely checked out. I'm only staying with this thing to provide Pickles the ad revenue.
I think you have to click on stuff or something. I'm not really doing this for any sort of income, lest I get as big as some dimwit like Reality Steve. Google tells me I'm 18 cents richer than when I started, though.
Oh. Well, consider it done. JoS. A. Banks it is. I even did a couple of click-throughs on that site to make it seem legit. :thumbup:
 
'honky kong said:
Christmas is on me this year - I clicked on like five different links there. Everest College must think I'm really serious about some online learning.
'YSR said:
Oh. Well, consider it done. JoS. A. Banks it is. I even did a couple of click-throughs on that site to make it seem legit. :thumbup:
I got "AfroRomance - Where love is more than skin deep. CLICK HERE to join now! Join thousands of members looking for their interracial partner!" Banner complete with a straight-haired nubian queen pressed up against a David Beckham lookalike. :mellow:

 
'honky kong said:
Christmas is on me this year - I clicked on like five different links there. Everest College must think I'm really serious about some online learning.
'YSR said:
Oh. Well, consider it done. JoS. A. Banks it is. I even did a couple of click-throughs on that site to make it seem legit. :thumbup:
I got "AfroRomance - Where love is more than skin deep. CLICK HERE to join now! Join thousands of members looking for their interracial partner!" Banner complete with a straight-haired nubian queen pressed up against a David Beckham lookalike. :mellow:
We aim to please?
 
They went pretty far down the chain to pick up Ashely and it's been a disaster. The only thing keeping it afloat is the pure awkwardness of it all and absent Ames, it's going to be difficult to vest two more hours on Monday to this thing. If awkward is what they're after, then I suggest that slap-hack phone salesman. Give that guy a few Jolt Colas and watch him make two dozen women shed tears. Mike Fliess is just evil enough to do that, too. Love that guy...
Ashley finished third last season. That's not going too far down the chain, but it has happened.Ali actually finished fourth on Jake's season, but she eliminated herself to resume her job at Facebook. She should have won an Emmy for that faux heart-wrenching dilemma she portrayed.Jake himself was eliminated in the equivalent of 7th place on Jillian's season.Of course resurrecting Brad from four seasons prior was a pretty bold move. They could potentially do something like that.Whatever they do, it has to have a hook. Ashley was merely cute, a little bubbly, but overall pretty boring. There wasn't really anything compelling about her. I think they have to play up an angle or cast someone with more presence. Ames could fit the former. He's Mr. Nice Guy and socially awkward as hell. That could be some good TV. I believe that being on Bachelor Pad might preclude him, though. I'm still not sure about the timing.Ashley's sister should have taken over around Week 3. That would have been something to watch.
Bently is the right choice for next Bachelor
 
They went pretty far down the chain to pick up Ashely and it's been a disaster. The only thing keeping it afloat is the pure awkwardness of it all and absent Ames, it's going to be difficult to vest two more hours on Monday to this thing. If awkward is what they're after, then I suggest that slap-hack phone salesman. Give that guy a few Jolt Colas and watch him make two dozen women shed tears. Mike Fliess is just evil enough to do that, too. Love that guy...
Ashley finished third last season. That's not going too far down the chain, but it has happened.Ali actually finished fourth on Jake's season, but she eliminated herself to resume her job at Facebook. She should have won an Emmy for that faux heart-wrenching dilemma she portrayed.Jake himself was eliminated in the equivalent of 7th place on Jillian's season.Of course resurrecting Brad from four seasons prior was a pretty bold move. They could potentially do something like that.Whatever they do, it has to have a hook. Ashley was merely cute, a little bubbly, but overall pretty boring. There wasn't really anything compelling about her. I think they have to play up an angle or cast someone with more presence. Ames could fit the former. He's Mr. Nice Guy and socially awkward as hell. That could be some good TV. I believe that being on Bachelor Pad might preclude him, though. I'm still not sure about the timing.Ashley's sister should have taken over around Week 3. That would have been something to watch.
Bently is the right choice for next Bachelor
They need to throw the bank at him if need be. Bentley as the bachelor would be a ratings bonanza.
 
'Mr. Pickles said:
From Reality Steve's twitter feed:

RealitySteve

Whoa, whoa, whoa. It happened again? Another repeat of last season. Oh boy. Details coming tomorrow...

15 hours ago
:unsure:
Apparently this was a ruse to bust on the haters. Emails started flowing in about him being wrong again.

Turns out he was referring to the fact that Ben is currently dating someone. Kind of dumb.

Blog Facebook page created. I will not be tweeting.

 
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According to my trusty program guide, one of the castoffs comes back looking for another shot. Are they dumb enough to bring him back again?

 
According to my trusty program guide, one of the castoffs comes back looking for another shot. Are they dumb enough to bring him back again?
Who? Bentley or Brad?
Bentley. Or maybe it's Ryan. Maybe the producers enjoyed his reaction to Ashley saying GTFO so much that they are bringing him back for an encore.
I'm no Pickles, but I think Ryan is a good guess.This morning I was trying to remember which three guys were left and actually couldn't think of all three. My excuse is that the Ben/Constantine twin situation confused me and made me forget they were separate people.

 
According to my trusty program guide, one of the castoffs comes back looking for another shot. Are they dumb enough to bring him back again?
Who? Bentley or Brad?
Bentley. Or maybe it's Ryan. Maybe the producers enjoyed his reaction to Ashley saying GTFO so much that they are bringing him back for an encore.
I'm no Pickles, but I think Ryan is a good guess.
Jesus. I can't believe they brought him back. Why bring back a guy that got cut before the date was even over? Just when I think this season can't get any more pathetic, they find a way.Ashley,

Do you like me? Please check one:

[ ] Yes

[ ] No

[ ] Maybe

Ryan

 

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