Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’ recently went over one billion streams on Spotify, an accomplishment that joins them with Queen (for Bohemian Rhapsody) as the only two bands to do so. Here are a few facts about the song: Famously, there is no “South Detroit” which has been the subject of much discussion over the years.... Continue Reading →
The most remarkable thing about this week's episode – “remarkable” being graded on a curve this season – was what happened before the show started. In a one-two punch, Matt put out a statement on his Instagram decrying The Bachelor’s handling of race. The second punch was an article in the Huffington Post by the... Continue Reading →
And even though we may be departingWe're never aloneAnd even though we may feel discardedWell we've got a homeAnd even though you may be downheartedYou’re never aloneAnd even though you may be departingWell you've got a home... (Kevin Max, To The Dearly Departed) The theme of Monday night’s episode was breakups. We had a LOT... Continue Reading →
Rather than my usual episode recap, I’m going to recap and comment on the stunning events of last week that culminated in Chris Harrison taking a leave of absence from The Bachelor franchise. It was the lens through which I was watching tonight's episode, anyway. I watch these shows with intentional blindness to the casts’... Continue Reading →
“I’m so mad at this season. I want to sue for damages for my lost time” – My Daughter Diandra (MDD). So this is what it’s come to. A retread from Colton’s Bachelor season balancing pizza on her head while she’s quarantining. This season of Bachelor in COVID is so bad. And with Chris Harrison... Continue Reading →
[cue Johnny Nash I Can See Clearly Now] What I said in last week’s recap is even more glaringly and painfully obvious this week. Because of COVID and Matt’s lack of personality, the Evil Genius Producers (EGPs) have decided to turn the DRAMA up to 12 on a scale of 1 to 10 by leaning... Continue Reading →
Ray's Musings 