Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms or supports one's prior beliefs or values.[1] Michelle chose Nayte. Confirmation bias is how she got there. We learned some critical things from Brandon's meeting with Michelle's family. We discovered that she had school Principal aspirations for her... Continue Reading →
Say It Ain’t So, Baller Joe!
I admit it. I didn’t see it coming. I know I had been promoting Nayte as one of the favorites to win it all season. Still, during the Fantasy Suites episodes, I convinced myself that the “is he really ready for an engagement?” flags that Michelle was concerned about were screaming bright red. Therefore, I... Continue Reading →
The Men Yell All
Two songs could have accompanied the latest version of Grown Ass Men Acting Like Petulant Two-Year-Olds: Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word (Elton John) and (It’s Too Late to) Apologize (Timbaland, OneRepublic). The guys were either stuck in their antagonism towards each other – Pizza Guy, double-speaking Jamie, and Chris S. (“some guys think... Continue Reading →
Hard Choices
Four guys. Four really good guys. OK, Evil Genius Producers (EGPs). We see you. We finally see you. After making us slog through fake drama in dull episodes earlier in the season, your casting is giving us real drama now. You put enough quality suitors in there, and Michelle followed her heart well enough to... Continue Reading →
Goodbye, Frosty.
With just eight men left and four needing to go, the Evil Genius Producers (EGPs) got things going very quickly with one of my favorite – dare I say best? – Group Dates ever. Four of Michelle’s students played with and interviewed the guys for the right to get a 1-on-1 with Michelle. Such a... Continue Reading →
Here’s Your Riesling
Minneapolis!!! Cool city. Been a couple of times. Made the pilgrimage to the Holy Ground that is the First Avenue club and felt the spirit of being where Prince once trod. Went to the Electric Fetus record store. Saw the Mary Tyler Moore statue, The episode began with a very dire and dramatic intro despite... Continue Reading →
Five Things to Listen to Before Adele Takes Over the World
While I await on Adele to take over the world[1] and bring the music business – and by the business, I mean the industry - to a complete standstill, there is some time to indulge my recent music obsessions. Here are five you need to know about. Gabriels Love and Hate in a Different Time... Continue Reading →
