Golden Bachelorette

[Anonymous]

I agree that it’s distasteful, but if Joan has anything going for her besides her appearance, she’s not demonstrating it. None of the other women on Gerry’s season were like this. They all showed some personality, for better or worse.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Also one thing I noticed: Joan is 61, and Trista is 51 but looks like she could be her daughter. It was a bit of a contrast considering how much work Joan has done to her face.

I didn't know Trista was 51, but it makes sense.

When they were talking, I thought Trista looked so much better -- natural is better. And if you are going to do a little nip and tuck, make it a LITTLE nip/tuck.

Trista did look great. I had no idea she was in her 50s. Is her marriage the only one from the franchise that has lasted?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Also one thing I noticed: Joan is 61, and Trista is 51 but looks like she could be her daughter. It was a bit of a contrast considering how much work Joan has done to her face.

I didn't know Trista was 51, but it makes sense.

When they were talking, I thought Trista looked so much better -- natural is better. And if you are going to do a little nip and tuck, make it a LITTLE nip/tuck.

Trista did look great. I had no idea she was in her 50s. Is her marriage the only one from the franchise that has lasted?

No, a few have.
Sean and Catherine. Desiree and Chris.
Some others.

[Anonymous]

Chock is toxically competitive, arrogant, and a control freak. He’s also an insurance salesman from Wichita, and insurance salesmen depend on their network. Unless he’s ready to retire he needs to stay where he is. The lifestyle available in Wichita compared to Rockville is very different. Does Joan really want to live in Wichita?

Guy is an arrogant man baby with a restraining order in his past. He can wield a scalpel but not a spatula? Come on.

Pascal continues to grow on me. The tighty whities were distracting, but did you see what he was doing? Steaming his own clothes. Pascal can do laundry, he’d just rather pay someone else to do it. I hate laundry myself. I also think for Pascal there is an element of having the means to outsource when he grew up in poverty. He seems popular with the other guys and I suspect he’s getting a lot of encouragement to ham it up and quite the edit. Pascal would never make a life with Joan. She’s too basic for him.

Jordan seems very grounded and kind. I hope he sees what a shallow and self centered person Joan seems to be.

Jonathon never had a chance. Joan does not strike me as wanting minor step children, and I’d be surprised if she would date an AA man.

Keith was a great guy, but he’s not super fit. Joan was never going to choose him.

Mark is quiet and projects an older vibe. I’m not saying he’s decrepit at all, but I suspect Joan perceives him as less desirable. He also didn’t send her a message that she’s the moon and the stars. And I think she really wants that.

I think Joan has plenty of money left, because her husband was never sentenced. Criminal liability ceases with death, so no fines were ever paid. I’ve decided I really don’t like Joan. Her comments in the podcast were too much. If she has a silent belief that her husband was innocent, fine. But don’t bring up money and how hard you worked. That is just not a good look. It’s understandable that her husband of 32 years and the father of her children is the love of her life, but does she have any actual personality? IDK. I just feel pretty over Joan.

Like most pp, I think she will go with Chok and it will end badly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Chock’s ex-Fiancee was very pretty and natural looking. He can do better and meet someone younger than Joan. Pascal can also get someone much better than Joan. He’s very handsome and in great shape. Assuming they are both financially stable they can both attract someone much younger and prettier than Joan.

This is the elephant in the room. No attractive, well-off 60 year old man like Chock truly wants a 61 year old woman. Pascal is significantly older at 69, so I could see him being ok with Joan's age. Maybe. But yeah -- I thought of this issue the moment they decided to do a Golden Bachelorette. No way would they find a mansion full of senior citizen men who are attractive enough for this show who are all going to be truly interested in a 61 year old woman.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Also one thing I noticed: Joan is 61, and Trista is 51 but looks like she could be her daughter. It was a bit of a contrast considering how much work Joan has done to her face.

There is a tremendous amount of aging that happens between 50 and 60.

-- someone who is 54

[Anonymous]

I feel like the conversation is forced with each and every one of them- snoozeville....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Chock’s ex-Fiancee was very pretty and natural looking. He can do better and meet someone younger than Joan. Pascal can also get someone much better than Joan. He’s very handsome and in great shape. Assuming they are both financially stable they can both attract someone much younger and prettier than Joan.

This is the elephant in the room. No attractive, well-off 60 year old man like Chock truly wants a 61 year old woman. Pascal is significantly older at 69, so I could see him being ok with Joan's age. Maybe. But yeah -- I thought of this issue the moment they decided to do a Golden Bachelorette. No way would they find a mansion full of senior citizen men who are attractive enough for this show who are all going to be truly interested in a 61 year old woman.

The thing is that I could see them being legit into someone like Edith or April. Both better looking than Joan, more natural and more fun.

[Anonymous]

So depressing and true. These guys are all pretty good looking and in good shape and appear to be successful . They don’t want a 60 year old.

[Anonymous]

The other thing is that the plastic surgery and the false eyelashes and hair extensions don’t seem to do anything to make her more attractive. They make her look like a caricature. Natural is better. The producers should’ve tried to find an older but more natural woman.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The other thing is that the plastic surgery and the false eyelashes and hair extensions don’t seem to do anything to make her more attractive. They make her look like a caricature. Natural is better. The producers should’ve tried to find an older but more natural woman.

Totally agree. The mention of Edith by a PP - her hair was gorgeous and looked natural. Same with most of the other women although several did seem to have had work done on their faces.

But, in Joan's defense, maybe the show is pushing the hair and make up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Chock is toxically competitive, arrogant, and a control freak. He’s also an insurance salesman from Wichita, and insurance salesmen depend on their network. Unless he’s ready to retire he needs to stay where he is. The lifestyle available in Wichita compared to Rockville is very different. Does Joan really want to live in Wichita?

Guy is an arrogant man baby with a restraining order in his past. He can wield a scalpel but not a spatula? Come on.

Pascal continues to grow on me. The tighty whities were distracting, but did you see what he was doing? Steaming his own clothes. Pascal can do laundry, he’d just rather pay someone else to do it. I hate laundry myself. I also think for Pascal there is an element of having the means to outsource when he grew up in poverty. He seems popular with the other guys and I suspect he’s getting a lot of encouragement to ham it up and quite the edit. Pascal would never make a life with Joan. She’s too basic for him.

Jordan seems very grounded and kind. I hope he sees what a shallow and self centered person Joan seems to be.

Jonathon never had a chance. Joan does not strike me as wanting minor step children, and I’d be surprised if she would date an AA man.

Keith was a great guy, but he’s not super fit. Joan was never going to choose him.

Mark is quiet and projects an older vibe. I’m not saying he’s decrepit at all, but I suspect Joan perceives him as less desirable. He also didn’t send her a message that she’s the moon and the stars. And I think she really wants that.

I think Joan has plenty of money left, because her husband was never sentenced. Criminal liability ceases with death, so no fines were ever paid. I’ve decided I really don’t like Joan. Her comments in the podcast were too much. If she has a silent belief that her husband was innocent, fine. But don’t bring up money and how hard you worked. That is just not a good look. It’s understandable that her husband of 32 years and the father of her children is the love of her life, but does she have any actual personality? IDK. I just feel pretty over Joan.

Like most pp, I think she will go with Chok and it will end badly.

Great analysis of the men.

[Anonymous]

I think Nancy was probably the most natural looking of the original group of bachelorettes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Chock is toxically competitive, arrogant, and a control freak. He’s also an insurance salesman from Wichita, and insurance salesmen depend on their network. Unless he’s ready to retire he needs to stay where he is. The lifestyle available in Wichita compared to Rockville is very different. Does Joan really want to live in Wichita?

Guy is an arrogant man baby with a restraining order in his past. He can wield a scalpel but not a spatula? Come on.

Pascal continues to grow on me. The tighty whities were distracting, but did you see what he was doing? Steaming his own clothes. Pascal can do laundry, he’d just rather pay someone else to do it. I hate laundry myself. I also think for Pascal there is an element of having the means to outsource when he grew up in poverty. He seems popular with the other guys and I suspect he’s getting a lot of encouragement to ham it up and quite the edit. Pascal would never make a life with Joan. She’s too basic for him.

Jordan seems very grounded and kind. I hope he sees what a shallow and self centered person Joan seems to be.

Jonathon never had a chance. Joan does not strike me as wanting minor step children, and I’d be surprised if she would date an AA man.

Keith was a great guy, but he’s not super fit. Joan was never going to choose him.

Mark is quiet and projects an older vibe. I’m not saying he’s decrepit at all, but I suspect Joan perceives him as less desirable. He also didn’t send her a message that she’s the moon and the stars. And I think she really wants that.

I think Joan has plenty of money left, because her husband was never sentenced. Criminal liability ceases with death, so no fines were ever paid. I’ve decided I really don’t like Joan. Her comments in the podcast were too much. If she has a silent belief that her husband was innocent, fine. But don’t bring up money and how hard you worked. That is just not a good look. It’s understandable that her husband of 32 years and the father of her children is the love of her life, but does she have any actual personality? IDK. I just feel pretty over Joan.

Like most pp, I think she will go with Chok and it will end badly.

Great analysis of the men.

+1 and of her too. Agree with all of that--no personality. She's dull and kind of cold. I feel like I can see when she's done with someone; she just goes cold.

[Anonymous]

She seems nice enough but a little boring and self conscious. It’s as if the only way she can prove she’s human is to talk about her grief for her husband and her love for her family. These things are a given with most people. What else is she passionate about. What gets her excited. What are her goals. She seems so one dimensional.