Холостячкa #14 Becca Kufrin

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

barish

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

barish

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

barish

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

barish

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

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“The only thing that was ever wrong with me was my belief that something was wrong with me.” (c)

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from Sharleen's blog

Episode 1

Welcome back, dear Pretty Panda readers!

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Максимилиан

Бари, сможешь глянуть, что говорит Jean Blanc в своей визитке на 16:12 и 16:14?

I love this ???? in the morning.
I'm a ???? or I love fragrances.

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“Ask anyone I know. I’m one of the most romantic f---ing people there is."

—Jake, who spends a lot of time transforming himself, I'm sure

INTROS

As so many premieres before it, this one kicks off with a visit from the Bachelorettes of seasons past. Only the successful (aka happily engaged) ones, though, because God knows if you don't remain with one of 25 or so men a team of producers didn't even cast for you, you're a failure.

You've heard me go on about Girl Chats (or Man Chats) for years, so it's always validating when someone (especially Becca!) actually references them by name...

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There was a very cute segment of the women getting their sage on. I laughed out loud when Becca confirmed that her ring finger was indeed in need of "a lot of saging" (no matter how many times I type that word it looks like a typo)...

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Чуть позже сделаю.
Я подумала, что разборки из блога Шарлин тебе тоже смогут что то помочь понять, а потому решила запостить это чем раньше, тем лучше, вопреки моему обычному порядку, начиная с блога Холостячки.
Ничего плохого не могу сказать о Бекке, но она меня особо не цепляет пока, да и из парней особо пока никто не понравился. Из тех, кто нравился по фоткам она практически всех сразу отправила домой...

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We saw several intro videos for the men, but one that left me scratching my head was Jordan's. I honestly cannot tell whether Jordan is dead serious (and insanely not self-aware) when he says things like the following, or if he's just got fantastic comedic (and acting) skills...

Andy felt there's no way someone like this actually exists and that Jordan is hamming up his character for TV. I think Andy could be giving him a bit too much credit. I polled the ladies at Monday's viewing party (thrown by Flare x Maltesers — see our post-episode Q&A on The Morning After, over at Flare!) about this and about 90% of them sided with me. (Let me know what do you guys think!)

At any rate, regardless and in retrospect, Jordan will claim he was playing a role for the cameras and that he was in on this joke.

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1. I love a smell of cologne in the morning. (это перефразировка легендарной фразы из фильма Apocalypse Now “I love the smell of napalm in the morning.”)
вторая фраза:
I'm a cologne oisseur (он сделал короткое слово от слова connoisseur), I love fragrances.

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As Becca heads to the mansion we're shown the first of many Pick-ups done in a foreign room with some sort of a decorative plate. First note how ITMs from Night One look...

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Now note the different room (a pretty foreign-looking room) and how her earrings are gone. The wonders of speaking in the present tense...

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LIMO EXITS

As is now my tradition, I'll point out my Limo Exit standouts...

Colton, 26: Coveted first limo exit! He certainly looks the part of a Bachelorette first limo exit-er. I can see this guy lasting a loooong time this season. Actually, I can see this guying lasting a loooong time in this franchise.

Grant, 27: Certainly doesn't look like any electrician I've ever met. He's a tiny bit awkward but in an endearing way.

Clay, 30: It’s always cute to me when someone clearly has a line prepared but delivers it mechanically, revealing how nervous they are. Clay later does this too with his clay activity. (Becca already had his name down pat but he still went with, "I thought we'd play with clay to help you remember my name.") Clay is an adorable teddy bear.

Connor, 25: I was wondering when we'd get our first trainer/fitness coach. He looks like a mix of about 4-5 former guys from this show and currently that's all I can see.

Joe, 31: Million dollar smile. An instant favorite of mine from the intro videos. His limo exit solidifies this. I laughed when he messed up what he'd planned and then swore on his way into the mansion. His very self-aware Bachelor trope commentary about being ready to marry her RIGHT NOW is hilarious...

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Though I think he looks a bit like Caila's boyfriend, Nick...

... his personality reminds me a little bit of Andy. (Him going home Night One was my biggest upset of the night!)

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Leo, 31: Stuntman. When he reached up to his hair I thought he was going to take down the man bun and it would turn out to be a hair piece. I was deeply wrong about this.

Jordan, 26: I still can't tell whether he's joking or not! It’s really all about him all the time:

“I wasn’t expecting that color [of dress]”
“I wanted her to hear the tapping of my shoes.”
“Hopefully the fashion does make me unique”
“This is what I’m all about, you know, fashion and making yourself UNIQUE.”

Nick, 27: As unromantic as the following sounds...

... it really does sum up that limo exit experience. I've mentioned this before but I really feel like I blacked out. It is surreal and strangely difficult. It doesn't surprise me at all that people forget what they'd planned to say or mess up.

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