Golden Bachelorette

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I found the quote PP was talking about:

“Of course I want compassion and empathy, I want a guy who has layers and just great energy... is charismatic," she said. “I want when he comes out of the limo our bachelorette to go, ‘WOW.’”

Could just be generic wants rather than focused on profiling for a particular person (shrugs).

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Anonymous wrote:Joan would be nice and mature, I think, but that would not make for good tv. Probably same with Faith. Producers will want at least a dollop of Leslie messiness. I'd be surprised if it's not her, for this and several other reasons. But I pretty much like all of them except Kathy, have no dog in this fight. Will watch regardless!

Agree the producers will not want boring.

Gerry was as boring, middle-class middle-America, as they come. If it weren't for all the crying, he could hardly be said to have any personality at all. Well, he was nice, but even that's now debatable.

All the excitement came from the women competing for Gerry's roses. And that was OK.

Leslie is the opposite end of that, making all the wrong choices then feeling sorry for herself, and I don't think they want that either. Faith gets on a motorcycle, rides her horse, and gets out. I actually know nothing about Joan's hobbies, maybe she excels in cocktail party conversation in which case she'd be boring, but maybe she has some great hobbies, I just don't know.

Gerry's version of boring at least came with some modulation to the voice and expression to the face. Joan is very flat, both in voice and affect. It may be the surgery or maybe more, but it's not going to carry interest on visual/audio media. Not enough to carry a show.

He was also active, into ATVs, pickle ball, rappelling. Joan doesn't seem active.

Faith is active

True, and that’s good. Because her singing and horses would get old fast. She was so stiff on the date with Gerry though, not sure she actually does well outside her comfort zone.

It wouldn’t get as old as lap dances with a bunch of old horn dogs.

What is with all the weird "lap dance" posts? Makes me miss the stream-of-consciousness haiku lady.

Don’t know, but they make Leslie look desperate and it’s probably part of the image issues some have with her.

TBH the Leslie boosters here are constantly trashing Faith and Joan. Maybe rethink that if you want the lap dance poster to stop.

I don't think there's necessarily a correlation. I don't love any of the three. They're just okay. I think the group vibe was better than any one individual. Though a PP was correct in saying that Gerry wasn't at all interesting by himself.

I'm the pp who said Gerry was boring by himself, and thanks. I've noticed 2-3 hard-core Leslie fans here who constantly bash Joan's surgery and Faith's personality. They're also sort of unbelievably defensive over any criticism of Leslie, as if they can dish it out but can't take it. I'm not sure why they'd do that, because winning a few DCUMers over to Leslie's side is meaningless in the scheme of things, the producers aren't watching this board. If you like Leslie, maybe say nice things about Leslie but don't unnecessarily trash the others?

There are definitely multiple posters discussing various things about Faith and Joan, but there is definitely one "lap dance" poster who is like a broken record. Together with being inaccurate (if that's what she considers a lap dance, she doesn't get out much) and misogynistic (a-okay for women to be sexual these days).

Leslie did a lap dance for Gerry, that’s accurate. Sure, it was toned down for a broad audience, but there’s no mistaking the message she was trying to send. Thanks for the red herring, but the problem isn’t the sexuality, it’s the desperation and lack of imagination. People who do “get out much” were rolling their eyes.

What with you constantly trashing the other women, it really looks like you can dish it out but you can’t take it.

NP. Leslie did NOT give a lap dance, that's absurd. Her dance did not even rise to the level of dirty dancing. Maybe you should rewatch that movie. And get some therapy for you very odd obsession with sex.

NP.

https://www.themirror.com/entertainment/tv/golden-bachelor-fans-stunned-leslies-140850
Golden Bachelor fans stunned by Leslie's racy lap dance as it's branded a 'little too much'

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/2023/10/13/gerry-turner-receives-a-lap-dance-women-feud-on-golden-bachelor-abc-dancing-with-the-stars/71163862007/
'The Golden Bachelor' recap: Gerry Turner's journey for love continues with lap dancing, feuds

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Anonymous wrote:Everyone has noted it might be hard to find an appealing group of single guys 60+. I mean they clearly thought Gerry was the best they could do for GB...So it could be a matter of picking the guys first then seeing which lady might best fit them?

The casting director said they're looking for high energy men with compassion and empathy. Sounds like they're casting for Leslie? The description seems rather specific.

In other news, Kathy and Susan are doing a BN-sponsored podcast. Feel a little bad for Nancy that she wasn't included.
https://deadline.com/2024/03/golden-bachelor-kathy-swarts-susan-noles-podcast-1235861794/

Or maybe “high energy” is a euphemism for “not doddering”

Sure, maybe, but the compassion and empathy part?

Ok the compassion and empathy does make me think Leslie. But also makes me think producers are worried about her vulnerability. If she makes a successful match, I'm sure viewers would be very happy for her. But if she doesn't, or ends up traumatized in some way, ugh. Would just be too hard to watch.

She is such an eggshell it's almost inevitable.

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Anonymous wrote:Joan would be nice and mature, I think, but that would not make for good tv. Probably same with Faith. Producers will want at least a dollop of Leslie messiness. I'd be surprised if it's not her, for this and several other reasons. But I pretty much like all of them except Kathy, have no dog in this fight. Will watch regardless!

Agree the producers will not want boring.

Gerry was as boring, middle-class middle-America, as they come. If it weren't for all the crying, he could hardly be said to have any personality at all. Well, he was nice, but even that's now debatable.

All the excitement came from the women competing for Gerry's roses. And that was OK.

Leslie is the opposite end of that, making all the wrong choices then feeling sorry for herself, and I don't think they want that either. Faith gets on a motorcycle, rides her horse, and gets out. I actually know nothing about Joan's hobbies, maybe she excels in cocktail party conversation in which case she'd be boring, but maybe she has some great hobbies, I just don't know.

Gerry's version of boring at least came with some modulation to the voice and expression to the face. Joan is very flat, both in voice and affect. It may be the surgery or maybe more, but it's not going to carry interest on visual/audio media. Not enough to carry a show.

He was also active, into ATVs, pickle ball, rappelling. Joan doesn't seem active.

Faith is active

True, and that’s good. Because her singing and horses would get old fast. She was so stiff on the date with Gerry though, not sure she actually does well outside her comfort zone.

It wouldn’t get as old as lap dances with a bunch of old horn dogs.

What is with all the weird "lap dance" posts? Makes me miss the stream-of-consciousness haiku lady.

Don’t know, but they make Leslie look desperate and it’s probably part of the image issues some have with her.

TBH the Leslie boosters here are constantly trashing Faith and Joan. Maybe rethink that if you want the lap dance poster to stop.

I don't think there's necessarily a correlation. I don't love any of the three. They're just okay. I think the group vibe was better than any one individual. Though a PP was correct in saying that Gerry wasn't at all interesting by himself.

I'm the pp who said Gerry was boring by himself, and thanks. I've noticed 2-3 hard-core Leslie fans here who constantly bash Joan's surgery and Faith's personality. They're also sort of unbelievably defensive over any criticism of Leslie, as if they can dish it out but can't take it. I'm not sure why they'd do that, because winning a few DCUMers over to Leslie's side is meaningless in the scheme of things, the producers aren't watching this board. If you like Leslie, maybe say nice things about Leslie but don't unnecessarily trash the others?

There are definitely multiple posters discussing various things about Faith and Joan, but there is definitely one "lap dance" poster who is like a broken record. Together with being inaccurate (if that's what she considers a lap dance, she doesn't get out much) and misogynistic (a-okay for women to be sexual these days).

Leslie did a lap dance for Gerry, that’s accurate. Sure, it was toned down for a broad audience, but there’s no mistaking the message she was trying to send. Thanks for the red herring, but the problem isn’t the sexuality, it’s the desperation and lack of imagination. People who do “get out much” were rolling their eyes.

What with you constantly trashing the other women, it really looks like you can dish it out but you can’t take it.

NP. Leslie did NOT give a lap dance, that's absurd. Her dance did not even rise to the level of dirty dancing. Maybe you should rewatch that movie. And get some therapy for you very odd obsession with sex.

NP.

https://www.themirror.com/entertainment/tv/golden-bachelor-fans-stunned-leslies-140850
Golden Bachelor fans stunned by Leslie's racy lap dance as it's branded a 'little too much'

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/2023/10/13/gerry-turner-receives-a-lap-dance-women-feud-on-golden-bachelor-abc-dancing-with-the-stars/71163862007/
'The Golden Bachelor' recap: Gerry Turner's journey for love continues with lap dancing, feuds

The Mirror and DeMoines Register are your sources to back up your misogyny? That tracks, lol.

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Anonymous wrote:Everyone has noted it might be hard to find an appealing group of single guys 60+. I mean they clearly thought Gerry was the best they could do for GB...So it could be a matter of picking the guys first then seeing which lady might best fit them?

The casting director said they're looking for high energy men with compassion and empathy. Sounds like they're casting for Leslie? The description seems rather specific.

In other news, Kathy and Susan are doing a BN-sponsored podcast. Feel a little bad for Nancy that she wasn't included.
https://deadline.com/2024/03/golden-bachelor-kathy-swarts-susan-noles-podcast-1235861794/

Or maybe “high energy” is a euphemism for “not doddering”

Sure, maybe, but the compassion and empathy part?

Ok the compassion and empathy does make me think Leslie. But also makes me think producers are worried about her vulnerability. If she makes a successful match, I'm sure viewers would be very happy for her. But if she doesn't, or ends up traumatized in some way, ugh. Would just be too hard to watch.

She is such an eggshell it's almost inevitable.

Yeah, I like her but I'd be nervous watching.

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Anonymous wrote:Everyone has noted it might be hard to find an appealing group of single guys 60+. I mean they clearly thought Gerry was the best they could do for GB...So it could be a matter of picking the guys first then seeing which lady might best fit them?

The casting director said they're looking for high energy men with compassion and empathy. Sounds like they're casting for Leslie? The description seems rather specific.

In other news, Kathy and Susan are doing a BN-sponsored podcast. Feel a little bad for Nancy that she wasn't included.
https://deadline.com/2024/03/golden-bachelor-kathy-swarts-susan-noles-podcast-1235861794/

Or maybe “high energy” is a euphemism for “not doddering”

Sure, maybe, but the compassion and empathy part?

Ok the compassion and empathy does make me think Leslie. But also makes me think producers are worried about her vulnerability. If she makes a successful match, I'm sure viewers would be very happy for her. But if she doesn't, or ends up traumatized in some way, ugh. Would just be too hard to watch.

She is such an eggshell it's almost inevitable.

Yeah, I like her but I'd be nervous watching.

+1, she seems pretty fragile

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Anonymous wrote:Everyone has noted it might be hard to find an appealing group of single guys 60+. I mean they clearly thought Gerry was the best they could do for GB...So it could be a matter of picking the guys first then seeing which lady might best fit them?

The casting director said they're looking for high energy men with compassion and empathy. Sounds like they're casting for Leslie? The description seems rather specific.

In other news, Kathy and Susan are doing a BN-sponsored podcast. Feel a little bad for Nancy that she wasn't included.
https://deadline.com/2024/03/golden-bachelor-kathy-swarts-susan-noles-podcast-1235861794/

Or maybe “high energy” is a euphemism for “not doddering”

Sure, maybe, but the compassion and empathy part?

Ok the compassion and empathy does make me think Leslie. But also makes me think producers are worried about her vulnerability. If she makes a successful match, I'm sure viewers would be very happy for her. But if she doesn't, or ends up traumatized in some way, ugh. Would just be too hard to watch.

She is such an eggshell it's almost inevitable.

Yeah, I like her but I'd be nervous watching.

+1, she seems pretty fragile

Very sensitive plus a bad history with men is worrisome.

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Anonymous wrote:Joan would be nice and mature, I think, but that would not make for good tv. Probably same with Faith. Producers will want at least a dollop of Leslie messiness. I'd be surprised if it's not her, for this and several other reasons. But I pretty much like all of them except Kathy, have no dog in this fight. Will watch regardless!

Agree the producers will not want boring.

Gerry was as boring, middle-class middle-America, as they come. If it weren't for all the crying, he could hardly be said to have any personality at all. Well, he was nice, but even that's now debatable.

All the excitement came from the women competing for Gerry's roses. And that was OK.

Leslie is the opposite end of that, making all the wrong choices then feeling sorry for herself, and I don't think they want that either. Faith gets on a motorcycle, rides her horse, and gets out. I actually know nothing about Joan's hobbies, maybe she excels in cocktail party conversation in which case she'd be boring, but maybe she has some great hobbies, I just don't know.

Gerry's version of boring at least came with some modulation to the voice and expression to the face. Joan is very flat, both in voice and affect. It may be the surgery or maybe more, but it's not going to carry interest on visual/audio media. Not enough to carry a show.

He was also active, into ATVs, pickle ball, rappelling. Joan doesn't seem active.

Faith is active

True, and that’s good. Because her singing and horses would get old fast. She was so stiff on the date with Gerry though, not sure she actually does well outside her comfort zone.

It wouldn’t get as old as lap dances with a bunch of old horn dogs.

What is with all the weird "lap dance" posts? Makes me miss the stream-of-consciousness haiku lady.

Don’t know, but they make Leslie look desperate and it’s probably part of the image issues some have with her.

TBH the Leslie boosters here are constantly trashing Faith and Joan. Maybe rethink that if you want the lap dance poster to stop.

I don't think there's necessarily a correlation. I don't love any of the three. They're just okay. I think the group vibe was better than any one individual. Though a PP was correct in saying that Gerry wasn't at all interesting by himself.

I'm the pp who said Gerry was boring by himself, and thanks. I've noticed 2-3 hard-core Leslie fans here who constantly bash Joan's surgery and Faith's personality. They're also sort of unbelievably defensive over any criticism of Leslie, as if they can dish it out but can't take it. I'm not sure why they'd do that, because winning a few DCUMers over to Leslie's side is meaningless in the scheme of things, the producers aren't watching this board. If you like Leslie, maybe say nice things about Leslie but don't unnecessarily trash the others?

There are definitely multiple posters discussing various things about Faith and Joan, but there is definitely one "lap dance" poster who is like a broken record. Together with being inaccurate (if that's what she considers a lap dance, she doesn't get out much) and misogynistic (a-okay for women to be sexual these days).

Leslie did a lap dance for Gerry, that’s accurate. Sure, it was toned down for a broad audience, but there’s no mistaking the message she was trying to send. Thanks for the red herring, but the problem isn’t the sexuality, it’s the desperation and lack of imagination. People who do “get out much” were rolling their eyes.

What with you constantly trashing the other women, it really looks like you can dish it out but you can’t take it.

NP. Leslie did NOT give a lap dance, that's absurd. Her dance did not even rise to the level of dirty dancing. Maybe you should rewatch that movie. And get some therapy for you very odd obsession with sex.

NP.

https://www.themirror.com/entertainment/tv/golden-bachelor-fans-stunned-leslies-140850
Golden Bachelor fans stunned by Leslie's racy lap dance as it's branded a 'little too much'

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/2023/10/13/gerry-turner-receives-a-lap-dance-women-feud-on-golden-bachelor-abc-dancing-with-the-stars/71163862007/
'The Golden Bachelor' recap: Gerry Turner's journey for love continues with lap dancing, feuds

The Mirror and DeMoines Register are your sources to back up your misogyny? That tracks, lol.

It's in general discussion, at least for the kinds of source that publish about this sort of thin. You're not going to get high class academic work about that lap dance.

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Anonymous wrote:Joan would be nice and mature, I think, but that would not make for good tv. Probably same with Faith. Producers will want at least a dollop of Leslie messiness. I'd be surprised if it's not her, for this and several other reasons. But I pretty much like all of them except Kathy, have no dog in this fight. Will watch regardless!

Agree the producers will not want boring.

Gerry was as boring, middle-class middle-America, as they come. If it weren't for all the crying, he could hardly be said to have any personality at all. Well, he was nice, but even that's now debatable.

All the excitement came from the women competing for Gerry's roses. And that was OK.

Leslie is the opposite end of that, making all the wrong choices then feeling sorry for herself, and I don't think they want that either. Faith gets on a motorcycle, rides her horse, and gets out. I actually know nothing about Joan's hobbies, maybe she excels in cocktail party conversation in which case she'd be boring, but maybe she has some great hobbies, I just don't know.

Gerry's version of boring at least came with some modulation to the voice and expression to the face. Joan is very flat, both in voice and affect. It may be the surgery or maybe more, but it's not going to carry interest on visual/audio media. Not enough to carry a show.

He was also active, into ATVs, pickle ball, rappelling. Joan doesn't seem active.

Faith is active

True, and that’s good. Because her singing and horses would get old fast. She was so stiff on the date with Gerry though, not sure she actually does well outside her comfort zone.

It wouldn’t get as old as lap dances with a bunch of old horn dogs.

What is with all the weird "lap dance" posts? Makes me miss the stream-of-consciousness haiku lady.

Don’t know, but they make Leslie look desperate and it’s probably part of the image issues some have with her.

TBH the Leslie boosters here are constantly trashing Faith and Joan. Maybe rethink that if you want the lap dance poster to stop.

I don't think there's necessarily a correlation. I don't love any of the three. They're just okay. I think the group vibe was better than any one individual. Though a PP was correct in saying that Gerry wasn't at all interesting by himself.

I'm the pp who said Gerry was boring by himself, and thanks. I've noticed 2-3 hard-core Leslie fans here who constantly bash Joan's surgery and Faith's personality. They're also sort of unbelievably defensive over any criticism of Leslie, as if they can dish it out but can't take it. I'm not sure why they'd do that, because winning a few DCUMers over to Leslie's side is meaningless in the scheme of things, the producers aren't watching this board. If you like Leslie, maybe say nice things about Leslie but don't unnecessarily trash the others?

There are definitely multiple posters discussing various things about Faith and Joan, but there is definitely one "lap dance" poster who is like a broken record. Together with being inaccurate (if that's what she considers a lap dance, she doesn't get out much) and misogynistic (a-okay for women to be sexual these days).

Leslie did a lap dance for Gerry, that’s accurate. Sure, it was toned down for a broad audience, but there’s no mistaking the message she was trying to send. Thanks for the red herring, but the problem isn’t the sexuality, it’s the desperation and lack of imagination. People who do “get out much” were rolling their eyes.

What with you constantly trashing the other women, it really looks like you can dish it out but you can’t take it.

NP. Leslie did NOT give a lap dance, that's absurd. Her dance did not even rise to the level of dirty dancing. Maybe you should rewatch that movie. And get some therapy for you very odd obsession with sex.

NP.

https://www.themirror.com/entertainment/tv/golden-bachelor-fans-stunned-leslies-140850
Golden Bachelor fans stunned by Leslie's racy lap dance as it's branded a 'little too much'

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/2023/10/13/gerry-turner-receives-a-lap-dance-women-feud-on-golden-bachelor-abc-dancing-with-the-stars/71163862007/
'The Golden Bachelor' recap: Gerry Turner's journey for love continues with lap dancing, feuds

The Mirror and DeMoines Register are your sources to back up your misogyny? That tracks, lol.

It's in general discussion, at least for the kinds of source that publish about this sort of thin. You're not going to get high class academic work about that lap dance.

Oh "lap dance" poster is back. Never takes long.

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Anonymous wrote:Everyone has noted it might be hard to find an appealing group of single guys 60+. I mean they clearly thought Gerry was the best they could do for GB...So it could be a matter of picking the guys first then seeing which lady might best fit them?

The casting director said they're looking for high energy men with compassion and empathy. Sounds like they're casting for Leslie? The description seems rather specific.

In other news, Kathy and Susan are doing a BN-sponsored podcast. Feel a little bad for Nancy that she wasn't included.
https://deadline.com/2024/03/golden-bachelor-kathy-swarts-susan-noles-podcast-1235861794/

Or maybe “high energy” is a euphemism for “not doddering”

Sure, maybe, but the compassion and empathy part?

Ok the compassion and empathy does make me think Leslie. But also makes me think producers are worried about her vulnerability. If she makes a successful match, I'm sure viewers would be very happy for her. But if she doesn't, or ends up traumatized in some way, ugh. Would just be too hard to watch.

She is such an eggshell it's almost inevitable.

Yeah, I like her but I'd be nervous watching.

My guess is they'll surround the lead with a number of caring and supportive friends and family. If it's Leslie, some GB cast members (I think she was closest with Theresa, Faith, and Joan), her Minneapolis friend crew, lovely brother and kids. Whatever happens with her love life, they will lean into the message of female empowerment and friendship. Which is what many of us enjoyed about the Golden Bachelor season, right?

I think both Leslie and Faith are sensitive, and neither has had a great track record with men. We saw lots of crying and a good amount of insecurity from both. Producers want drama, so that's probably fine with them. But hopefully they'll do their best to take care of more vulnerable older women. Joan seems a little tougher, but maybe too reserved to bring much drama or interest from viewers. I like her, just thinking from producers' perspectives. But I'd happily watch any of them.

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Anonymous wrote:Joan would be nice and mature, I think, but that would not make for good tv. Probably same with Faith. Producers will want at least a dollop of Leslie messiness. I'd be surprised if it's not her, for this and several other reasons. But I pretty much like all of them except Kathy, have no dog in this fight. Will watch regardless!

Agree the producers will not want boring.

Gerry was as boring, middle-class middle-America, as they come. If it weren't for all the crying, he could hardly be said to have any personality at all. Well, he was nice, but even that's now debatable.

All the excitement came from the women competing for Gerry's roses. And that was OK.

Leslie is the opposite end of that, making all the wrong choices then feeling sorry for herself, and I don't think they want that either. Faith gets on a motorcycle, rides her horse, and gets out. I actually know nothing about Joan's hobbies, maybe she excels in cocktail party conversation in which case she'd be boring, but maybe she has some great hobbies, I just don't know.

Gerry's version of boring at least came with some modulation to the voice and expression to the face. Joan is very flat, both in voice and affect. It may be the surgery or maybe more, but it's not going to carry interest on visual/audio media. Not enough to carry a show.

He was also active, into ATVs, pickle ball, rappelling. Joan doesn't seem active.

Faith is active

True, and that’s good. Because her singing and horses would get old fast. She was so stiff on the date with Gerry though, not sure she actually does well outside her comfort zone.

It wouldn’t get as old as lap dances with a bunch of old horn dogs.

What is with all the weird "lap dance" posts? Makes me miss the stream-of-consciousness haiku lady.

Don’t know, but they make Leslie look desperate and it’s probably part of the image issues some have with her.

TBH the Leslie boosters here are constantly trashing Faith and Joan. Maybe rethink that if you want the lap dance poster to stop.

I don't think there's necessarily a correlation. I don't love any of the three. They're just okay. I think the group vibe was better than any one individual. Though a PP was correct in saying that Gerry wasn't at all interesting by himself.

I'm the pp who said Gerry was boring by himself, and thanks. I've noticed 2-3 hard-core Leslie fans here who constantly bash Joan's surgery and Faith's personality. They're also sort of unbelievably defensive over any criticism of Leslie, as if they can dish it out but can't take it. I'm not sure why they'd do that, because winning a few DCUMers over to Leslie's side is meaningless in the scheme of things, the producers aren't watching this board. If you like Leslie, maybe say nice things about Leslie but don't unnecessarily trash the others?

There are definitely multiple posters discussing various things about Faith and Joan, but there is definitely one "lap dance" poster who is like a broken record. Together with being inaccurate (if that's what she considers a lap dance, she doesn't get out much) and misogynistic (a-okay for women to be sexual these days).

Leslie did a lap dance for Gerry, that’s accurate. Sure, it was toned down for a broad audience, but there’s no mistaking the message she was trying to send. Thanks for the red herring, but the problem isn’t the sexuality, it’s the desperation and lack of imagination. People who do “get out much” were rolling their eyes.

What with you constantly trashing the other women, it really looks like you can dish it out but you can’t take it.

NP. Leslie did NOT give a lap dance, that's absurd. Her dance did not even rise to the level of dirty dancing. Maybe you should rewatch that movie. And get some therapy for you very odd obsession with sex.

NP.

https://www.themirror.com/entertainment/tv/golden-bachelor-fans-stunned-leslies-140850
Golden Bachelor fans stunned by Leslie's racy lap dance as it's branded a 'little too much'

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/2023/10/13/gerry-turner-receives-a-lap-dance-women-feud-on-golden-bachelor-abc-dancing-with-the-stars/71163862007/
'The Golden Bachelor' recap: Gerry Turner's journey for love continues with lap dancing, feuds

The Mirror and DeMoines Register are your sources to back up your misogyny? That tracks, lol.

It's in general discussion, at least for the kinds of source that publish about this sort of thin. You're not going to get high class academic work about that lap dance.

Oh "lap dance" poster is back. Never takes long.

DP. You’ve accused me of saying “lap dance” too. There are more than one of us who found it a bit cringe in the context.

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Do we all remember Gerry’s old girlfriend coming out of the woodwork to diss him? That’s what the producers may be afraid about with Leslie, who has a much more complicated dating and marriage history.

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Since Susan and Kathy are doing the official podcast, I assume that means neither is in contention for Golden Bachelorette (not that I ever thought they would be). I'm good with Leslie, Joan, or Faith. All are nice ladies, would be interesting watches in different ways. The good news is I think all will make appearances regardless, whichever is selected for the lead.

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Anonymous wrote:Since Susan and Kathy are doing the official podcast, I assume that means neither is in contention for Golden Bachelorette (not that I ever thought they would be). I'm good with Leslie, Joan, or Faith. All are nice ladies, would be interesting watches in different ways. The good news is I think all will make appearances regardless, whichever is selected for the lead.

I think all five will appear, plus Sandra, and maybe Edith and Natascha. I'm excited for the show!

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Anonymous wrote:Since Susan and Kathy are doing the official podcast, I assume that means neither is in contention for Golden Bachelorette (not that I ever thought they would be). I'm good with Leslie, Joan, or Faith. All are nice ladies, would be interesting watches in different ways. The good news is I think all will make appearances regardless, whichever is selected for the lead.

I think all five will appear, plus Sandra, and maybe Edith and Natascha. I'm excited for the show!

Yeah, I think a good number will appear. Faith posted she was starting a workout program this week and was also visited by a GB producer. Looks like she's prepping to be on tv, either way!