Bachelor In Paradise - Season 5 - Episodes - *Sleuthing Spoilers*

Amethyst wrote:Episode 5-02b: My thoughts --

This episode was so packed it exhausted me in a good way.

Colton: I went from having a stone cold heart towards Colton to thawing on him just a bit because he seemed to gain some insight during his chat with Becca. I loved when he said, "I don't know what I want yet...please be patient with me," and "I want that [meaning a partner]...I don't know [about] right now." He finally gets it. And I, in turn, finally got at least a part of why he was so attached to Becca: She has the power to pull this kind of insight out of him.
Jordan -- It was so much fun to see him fall head over heels for Jenna -- "You're like a girl version of me...you're cute." This is why I watch, people! It was intriguing to me when he talked about how he and Jenna had the "potential to not just understand [each other, but also to] be entertained." Jordan needs someone who can keep up with his quick wit. I very much like how he handled his break-up conversation with Annaliese, as he made his thoughts and intentions crystal clear. Annaliese could have no doubt as to where his head was at when she walked away from it. I was thinking, Colton, watch this closely and learn, because this is how it's done.

Jordan continues to be extremely entertaining. His glowering at David, flipping the cake, and commenting that the bed "has a bad vibe...it has chicken feathers all over it" were all hilarious. Yet his conversation with Chris likening women to courses of a meal was cringe-worthy. You're better than that, Jordan!

Annaliese -- I like her a lot, plus she's super cute. I feel for her because it's hard to come to the realization that it's not you.
Astrid -- She continues to be a good observer with on-point comments.
David -- David has ONE job, and he's killing it -- to mess with Jordan. Is there anything more to this man? Hopefully he's getting in some good conversations with the women.
John G. -- It's nice to see John finally getting some attention. Two dates, yay! I loved Kevin's comment, "What's John packin' down there?" Um, Kevin, it's not down there, it's what's up in his head that's attractive to the women. Jubilee was a better match for him than Caroline, but neither woman felt quite right to me. I had to give myself a virtual smack on the head when Caroline kept noticing the stray animals, because that would be me as well. Look, a cat! *sigh* His question to Caroline about her "passions" in life was mildly disturbing to me because it reminded me of another man who uses that word, implying if you are not all in for whatever you do, there is something wrong. IMO *sometimes* you have passions, but most of the time it's more likes, interests, hobbies, and perhaps (if you are lucky) avocations, all of which might change over time. So if John or anyone else asked me that question, that is how I would respond.
Jubilee -- Jubilee is looking great. I like her straightforward manner and how she goes after what she wants without apology.

Kenny & Krystal (and Chris) -- Well, as I suspected, Krystal friend-zoned Kenny. Sorry Kenny, but that's how the cookie crumbles. As for Chris, I was weirdly unperturbed when he quickly abandoned Tia for Krystal, perhaps because I never saw Chris & Tia for the long haul. Plus, let's just say that he was not his most attractive self this episode. Is that the polite way to put it? Of course I don't see Chris and Krystal either, but that's for her to figure out. We all know that he will be happy with a blonde.
Colton & Tia -- This "not a couple" has become more attractive to me now that Colton has gained some insight and Tia has calmed down about him. I liked when Colton said, "I don't have to protect you, because you can take care of yourself."

Amethyst wrote:Chgohighlife, I think when you are very attracted to someone, seeing things with 100% clarity may just not always happen because it's hard for hope to die. I think both Annaliese and Kenny did reasonably well with catching on within a short time frame and coping. My standard is anything "faster than Tia" will work!  

It was great fun to see how everyone on the beach instantly saw that Jordan had lost his mind over Jenna.

mindless wrote:Jubilee is so gorgeous! She and John seemed like a good match, wonder what happened there?

Jenna is playing Jordan like a fiddle.

Chris proves to be the douchiest douchebag, as expected.

Caroline is so awkward. Weird.

Norcalgal wrote:@Amethyst Liked your summary of last night's episode. Annaliese comes off as desperate to me which is never a pretty look. Joe summarized her as "emotional". Certainly living up to that.

Regarding passions, I think John has several and to be really satisfied with a woman, needs someone who feels as passionately about her interests as he does about his. I was surprised at how much 'game' he had last night.

Jordan and Jenna are cute together. Jordan is pure entertainment gold. I think he's met his match! Plus Jenna owns at least 2 businesses (one SM Consulting and the other a membership type club for upscale experiences) which totally fits with Jordan, too. He'd be an asset to her! (LOL)

Kendall and Joe are my favs. Could we just watch an episode of them please?