Re: Bachelorette 8 - Media - Thread #3

by veg_out Sat Jun 09, 2012 3:09 pm

just logic wrote:
poohbear wrote:Why would people get Bell's palsy? what is it for?

It's believed to stem from a viral infection that affects the facial nerves. Usually always treatable.

It's just the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) that's affected since it innervates the obicularis oculi, buccinator, and obicularis oris muscles, operational muscles of the face, hence the droop and paralysis. Steroids administered soon after symptom onset results in the optimal prognosis and recovery, but some people have long term nerve damage, evident in persistent droopy eye or droopy smile. Many pregnant women develop it for an unknown reason.

by Amberish Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:15 pm

finefreshfierce wrote:Is this true? US Weekly said Emily had Bell's Palsy
Here is a scan:

I think this is the last page of the Us Weekly Emily piece that Ryvetted posted. Could be that Bell's Palsy might be the only true part of that page.

Thanks for the Holly and Blake's wedding story text. ;)

by Guest Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:13 pm

Anyone want to guess where most of the "insider" information comes from to US magazine and other leaks?

by nutty1 Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:45 pm

The CAT wrote:Anyone want to guess where most of the "insider" information comes from to US magazine and other leaks?

RS?

by rc49ers Sat Jun 09, 2012 11:29 pm

I thought they read this site . who knows Rs probably gets a lot of info on here also

by Guest Sat Jun 09, 2012 11:44 pm

rc49ers wrote:I thought they read this site . who knows Rs probably gets a lot of info on here also

I would say MF or his people give US mag the information to put more or a spin on on the show. THey just want viewers and right now they need more so they put a story out about a possible blemish to the perfect Emily in the hopes that more viewers tune in. Even though we knew she wasn't perfect already. Her perfect image isn't getting viewers so maybe her less than perfect image will

by NCGalBecca Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:57 pm

The PR machine continues to promote Sean today. Stories included:

-a People article, "The Bachelorette: Inside Emily Maynard's Blow-Up over 'Baggage' Comment" based on Sean's conf call from last week

-ETonline story and video "Cheers to Sean's Bachelorette Romance"

-Radio Interview with 92.5 Toronto - to talk about his date tonight with Emily

This is an interesting new tactic but as someone in Sean's thread stated, kind of an odd thing to do to if he's the F2. I think they obviously believe he represents the show well and has a believability factor with the audience so it's a good promotion but is it also a red herring?

by gurlbrit Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:08 pm

NCGalBecca wrote:The PR machine continues to promote Sean today. Stories included:

-a People article, "The Bachelorette: Inside Emily Maynard's Blow-Up over 'Baggage' Comment" based on Sean's conf call from last week

-ETonline story and video "Cheers to Sean's Bachelorette Romance"

-Radio Interview with 92.5 Toronto - to talk about his date tonight with Emily

This is an interesting new tactic but as someone in Sean's thread stated, kind of an odd thing to do to if he's the F2. I think they obviously believe he represents the show well and has a believability factor with the audience so it's a good promotion but is it also a red herring?

Does coincide with the Sean is F1 spoiler that came out this weekend. Keeping an open mind and waiting patiently to see the show tonight to see if anything changes. :Smiley:

by elyn Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:43 pm

NCGalBecca wrote:The PR machine continues to promote Sean today. Stories included:

-a People article, "The Bachelorette: Inside Emily Maynard's Blow-Up over 'Baggage' Comment" based on Sean's conf call from last week

-ETonline story and video "Cheers to Sean's Bachelorette Romance"

-Radio Interview with 92.5 Toronto - to talk about his date tonight with Emily

This is an interesting new tactic but as someone in Sean's thread stated, kind of an odd thing to do to if he's the F2. I think they obviously believe he represents the show well and has a believability factor with the audience so it's a good promotion but is it also a red herring?

Maybe they are trying to boost Sean's credibility as the F2? There are things like not having a video bio at the beginning or a second 1-on-1 that make it seem like he doesn't have a chance, which lessens the suspense. Maybe they didn't plan for him being the F2 while filming, so they are doing what they can now to make up for that. Or, as other people are saying, they could be grooming him to be the bachelor, if not this one, then maybe the next.

by Guest Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:51 pm

elyn wrote:
NCGalBecca wrote:The PR machine continues to promote Sean today. Stories included:

-a People article, "The Bachelorette: Inside Emily Maynard's Blow-Up over 'Baggage' Comment" based on Sean's conf call from last week

-ETonline story and video "Cheers to Sean's Bachelorette Romance"

-Radio Interview with 92.5 Toronto - to talk about his date tonight with Emily

This is an interesting new tactic but as someone in Sean's thread stated, kind of an odd thing to do to if he's the F2. I think they obviously believe he represents the show well and has a believability factor with the audience so it's a good promotion but is it also a red herring?

Maybe they are trying to boost Sean's credibility as the F2? There are things like not having a video bio at the beginning or a second 1-on-1 that make it seem like he doesn't have a chance, which lessens the suspense. Maybe they didn't plan for him being the F2 while filming, so they are doing what they can now to make up for that. Or, as other people are saying, they could be grooming him to be the bachelor, if not this one, then maybe the next.

Why not boosting him as the F1 ? Why F2 ? Until last episode, he seems to be on the same level as Jef. Jef would need some media boosting too for the unspoiled viewer...

by elyn Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:58 pm

sde1041 wrote:
elyn wrote:
NCGalBecca wrote:The PR machine continues to promote Sean today. Stories included:

-a People article, "The Bachelorette: Inside Emily Maynard's Blow-Up over 'Baggage' Comment" based on Sean's conf call from last week

-ETonline story and video "Cheers to Sean's Bachelorette Romance"

-Radio Interview with 92.5 Toronto - to talk about his date tonight with Emily

This is an interesting new tactic but as someone in Sean's thread stated, kind of an odd thing to do to if he's the F2. I think they obviously believe he represents the show well and has a believability factor with the audience so it's a good promotion but is it also a red herring?

Maybe they are trying to boost Sean's credibility as the F2? There are things like not having a video bio at the beginning or a second 1-on-1 that make it seem like he doesn't have a chance, which lessens the suspense. Maybe they didn't plan for him being the F2 while filming, so they are doing what they can now to make up for that. Or, as other people are saying, they could be grooming him to be the bachelor, if not this one, then maybe the next.

Why not boosting him as the F1 ? Why F2 ? Until last episode, he seems to be on the same level as Jef. Jef would need some media boosting too for the unspoiled viewer...

Well, I personally don't see them at the same level (and I wasn't spoiled until after episode 4), and I still believe the spoiler about Jef, so this is the explanation I thought of for why they might be doing this interview. That's a valid point about Jef ... although the vibe I'm getting is that they want him to seem like an underdog and for his win to be a surprise. If they're trying for a surprise ending, they have to give Emily a credible alternative at the end. Since Arie apparently isn't there anymore, they're boosting Sean. It's just one theory ... I'm sure there are many more valid ones.

by NCGalBecca Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:05 pm

I mentioned F2 because that's what we have been spoiled. If he's the F2, it just seems odd to have him talking about the experience in such positives and using him as their front man right now since he will ultimately be disappointed and broken hearted at the end if the spoilers hold true.

There's now an article on Wetpaint, "Bachelorette Speculation: Why Emily Maynard Picks Sean Lowe (Maybe)" that asks the same thing..what's the motivation for him doing this if he isn't the F1? I am not saying our spoilers are wrong..just wondering about the PR strategy behind these stories.

Last week, Charlie Grogan was eliminated and he did the usual media conference call exit interview. Then ABC sent a follow-up e-mail to add that Sean would be talking to the press too, to promote his first date with Emily on the London-set Episode 5. That’s ... unusual. On the call, Sean gave tons of heavy hints about being Em’s Chosen One, including that he was looking forward to going back and watching the episode because it’s where they kicked off their relationship and the sparks first started flying. He also said he’d love to go back to London. “I could see a wedding there, if that were in the future, or a honeymoon, sure." Why would he say all that if he got dumped and was broken-hearted? He’d have to be going along with some producer-driven manipulation ploy. Does that sound like Sean? Why would he help the show send viewers in the wrong direction? To what end?

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