DIANA REPUBLIC

I don’t mean to keep writing about The Bachelor, but then again I don’t really mean to keep watching The Bachelor. I just can’t help myself. Besides what with all the gloom and doom and layoffs and bailouts, reality television may be just what the doctor ordered. Also I seem to have been on a canine soapbox lately, so back to more trivial matters.

For the first time in Bachelor history, I actually like Jason’s top three picks. Having never picked the same woman for any bachelor that he himself chose, it stands to reason that none of these girls will get the ring. Maybe Deanna Pappas, the bachelorette who won’t go away, will some how pull this off (you know, in the most dramatic rose ceremony yet).

I was not sorry or really surprised to see Naomi go. She was a pretty girl, but didn’t seem like a match. I am sorry, however, that she may blame her mother for her dismissal. Her mother, while eccentric and inappropriate, was not the deal breaker if you ask me. Her super religious, Hector Elizondo look-a-like father on the other hand, was terrifying.  Naomi may want to reconsider introducing future potential mates to her father unless they are members of his parish.

The last three standing are the best of the bunch but not without flaws (’cause I’m so freakin’ perfect). Jillian seems to have it all together. She is attractive, likable and seems independent and bright. Someone might want to tell her to stop with the sideways hairstyle. No one looks good in that “do”. The super preppy Molly is also a good potential match. I personally would become a little queasy with the golf, the argyle sweaters and the country club, but Jason seemed to deal. My favorite bachelorette right from the first episode has been Melissa. She is so cute and normal. I don’t know if her friends were really doing her any favors by telling Jason about all the losers she has dated. It sounds like she has some low self esteem issues. I hope for her sake he can over look her history.

So next week apparently, we will be treated to the reappearance of Deanna Pappas. I have previously stated my objections to this occurrence, but now that I have gotten to know the other girls I am full on pissed. Sure this could happen in the real world. But the whole point of reality television is to escape the real world, if only for a couple hours. And Jason has been yanked around enough, what with the getting down on one knee on national television only to be rejected. The poor guy has a second chance to choose a willing mate and move on; I hope that he does.