Obsession • an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person’s mind: he was in the grip of an obsession he was powerless to resist. My body shakes. I get goosebumps from my arms down through my legs. I don’t want to breathe lest my senses be directed somewhere other than my ears. Eventually, I’ll... Continue Reading →
Monday night, Days 9 and 10 of Paradise, had the feel of an OG BIP - a fast-moving combo of dates, games, and drama. Let's break down my highlights. Kat stirs Dale’s pot by asking him if he’s open to dating someone. It was a yes or no question, and as usual, Dale failed to give... Continue Reading →
With two hours of content this week instead of five like the prior two weeks, I have time to answer your burning Paradise questions! Q: How awkward was April’s physically flirting with Jonathan by laying her head on his bare chest and purring? A: Yes. Q: How does April being an airhead a free spirit... Continue Reading →
TL;DR Tuesday’s Episode 3 was perfunctory and fast-moving, with minimal drama and horny old people who use modern slang like “no cap.” Here are the highlights. Closure: The Susie/Justin cliffhanger was resolved by BOTH leaving Paradise despite pleas from Jesse, various cast members, and me, because who doesn’t want more of Susie? (cue Maurice Williams... Continue Reading →
Three hours on Monday night. Two more on Tuesday night. A lot to cover, so I’m just gonna dive in with my highlights. The Paradise theme song Almost Paradise got a remix! Shout-out to songwriters Ann Wilson of Heart and Mike Reno of Loverboy for still getting that bag.🎶💰 Jesse introduced a new game -... Continue Reading →
[cue David Bowie] Ch-ch-changes . . . THE MOST CONSEQUENTIAL CHANGES EVER CAME TO PARADISE!! OK, that’s just me mocking The Bachelor franchise’s tendency to mock themselves with their self-referential (self-reverential?) proclamations. But with a new showrunner (Scott Tedi) taking over the franchise1, some badly needed fresh air blew over the season Premiere of Bachelor... Continue Reading →
Recently, I watched a 2022 video1 that cited 16 songs that are 30+ years old and have over 1 billion plays on Spotify. Intrigued and curious, I wondered if that list had grown since then. Much has been made of the dominance of “catalog” songs, defined as tracks that are three years or older, in... Continue Reading →
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