On The Wings Of Love

I'm about to get really unpopular here. And I'm ok with that. I think Vienna needs to win the Bachelor this season. Have I lost you yet? Stick around for the explaination...

1. Jake's Not A "Catch!"

He cries (way too often). He wears puka shells. I would rather be alone forever than end up in a relationship with a dippy fella like that. So...why are people rooting for a sweet girl like Tenley to end up engaged to him? I think people are confusing the concept of "winning" with the actual prize that is being sought after. It's like a competition where the grand prize is a lifetime supply of caffiene free diet coke. I wouldn't wish that "prize" on anyone...well, at least not anyone I liked.

2. Jake Clearly Likes Vienna More

He acts so much sillier with her than when he's with the other girls. Not that silly is a good thing (especially when it involves a pirate eye patch and a sword? Weird.), but he seems so much more comfortable when he's with her.

3. Tenley Has Baggage

If I hear her Disney Princess voice whine one more time about her past marriage, I'm going to lose it. Get over your relationship issues before you go on the show. And you can bring it up once, maybe even twice. But EVERY date/episode? Vienna has been married before, brought it up early on, and hasn't mentioned it since.

Finally, let's just add a disclaimer here: a proposal on reality tv means aaaaaaaabsolutely nothing. They've dated for a total of eight weeks, and that hasn't even been eight weeks of one on one dating. They're not getting married. They're simply continuing to date (and maybe not even for that long) in the presence of more jewelry. I take this show as seriously as the producers take the concept of marriage.

Also, A few notes on the Bachelor as a whole:

• Where on earth are these ladies coming up with all of these bad prom dresses for the rose ceremony?
• Two hours is too long for any show, especially reality tv. Cut it down to an hour, ABC.
• I can NOT get over what a wreck Ali looked like during the whole "make a choice between your career and love" fiasco. Pull yourself together, woman! I realize you're heartbroken and all, but can't you find something better than a Forever21 sundress and a sloppy ponytail? 
• I'm not sure what to make of the whole Roz situation. She seems way too defensive to be completely innocent. But how about Chris getting all sassy and in her face about fabricated stories? Loved that.
• I love reality dating show cliches. Say them along with me now: "We're connecting on a whole new level." "She's here for all the right reasons." "I have a lot of love to give." "He has such a beautiful heart." "I've been hurt in the past." "I'm here to fall in love." "She's so real and down to earth."