Re: The Bachelorette 9 - Media Discussion Thread - Spoilers

[Jeepers]

E. Knowledge of Potential Embarrassment and Surprises: I acknowledge that interviews on or in connection with the Series may consist of another Participant and/or my statements about other Participants, personal relationships and, perhaps, the opinions and statements of my family and/or friends and other people connected with the Series, and that some of these statements and/or statements by the host of the Series, Producer or Producer's employees or agents or others may be considered surprising, humiliating, embarrassing, derogatory, defamatory, or otherwise offensive or injurious to me, the viewing audience, Producer or Producer's employees or agents and/or other third parties.  ANY SUCH STATEMENT OR STATEMENTS BY ME AND ANY INJURIES ALLEGEDLY CAUSED THEREBY ARE HEREBY SPECIFICALLY INCLUDED WITHIN THE MATTERS RELEASED UNDER PARAGRAPH V BELOW AND INDEMNIFIED AGAINST UNDER PARAGRAPH V BELOW.  FURTHER, ANY SUCH STATEMENT OR STATEMENTS BY ANOTHER PARTICIPANT (IF ANY), THE VIEWING AUDIENCE, THE SERIES HOST, PRODUCER OR PRODUCER'S EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS AND/OR OTHER THIRD PARTY ARE HEREBY SPECIFICALLY INCLUDED WITHIN THE MATTERS RELEASED UNDER PARAGRAPH V BELOW.  I also have been informed and I fully understand that any “dating” advice from “dating experts” or advice from stylists as to make-up techniques, hairstyles, dress or the like is given to me on or in connection with the Series is for entertainment only.  I am free to reject any such advice in whole or in part, and should I follow all or any part of such advice, I shall do so entirely at my own risk.  ANY ACTUAL OR ALLEGED CONSEQUENCES OF MY FOLLOWING SUCH ADVICE SHALL BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE MATTERS RELEASED UNDER PARAGRAPH V AND INDEMNIFIED UNDER PARAGRAPH V BELOW.  I  FURTHER UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I MAY EXPERIENCE ONE OR MORE SURPRISES (E.G., A SECRET OR OTHER UNKNOWN FACT MAY BE REVEALED TO ME) IN CONNECTION WITH MY APPEARANCE ON THE SERIES, AND SUCH SURPRISE SHALL BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE MATTERS RELEASED UNDER PARAGRAPH V BELOW.


.; Promotional Activities: The unconditional right throughout the world in perpetuity to use, simulate or portray (and to authorize others to do so) or to refrain from using, simulating or portraying, my name, likeness (whether photographic or otherwise), voice, personality, personal identification or personal experiences (including, without limitation, whether I am clothed, partially clothed or naked, whether I am aware or unaware of such photographing, videotaping, filming or recording, and y requiring me to wear a microphone at all times), my life story, biographical data, incidents, situations and events which heretofore occurred or hereafter occur, including without limitation the right to use, or to authorize others to use any of the foregoing in or in connection with the Series (or any episode or portion thereof) and the distribution, exhibition, advertising, promoting or publicizing of the Series or any Series episode by Producer, the Network, its operations, activities or programming services. While I am participating in the Series, I agree to also participate in the taping of any product integration or endorsement which Producer may include in the Series. I understand that, in and in connection with the Series, I may reveal and/or relate, and other parties (including, without limitation, other Participants, Producer and the host of the Series), may reveal and/or relate information about me of a personal, private, intimate, surprising, defamatory, disparaging, embarrassing or unfavorable nature, that may be factual and/or fictional. I further understand that my appearance, depiction and/or portrayal in the Series and my actions and the actions of others displayed in the Series, may be disparaging, defamatory, embarrassing or of an otherwise unfavorable nature and may expose me to public ridicule, humiliation or condemnation. I acknowledge and agree that Producer shall have the right (a) to include any such information and any such appearance, depiction, portrayal, actions, and statements in the Series as edited by Producer in its sole discretion, and (b) to broadcast and otherwise exploit the Series containing any such information and any such appearance, depiction, portrayal or actions. THE WAIVERS, RELEASE AND INDEMNITIES IN THIS AGREEMENT EXPRESSLY APPLY TO ANY SUCH INCLUSION AND EXPLOITATION. I hereby consent to Producer's filming, taping and/or recording of me for use in and in connection with the Series and agree to cooperate fully with Producer in such activities. I acknowledge and agree that Producer will be the sole and exclusive owner of all rights and material filmed, taped, and/or recorded pursuant to this Agreement.

[nutty1]

Talk about making a deal with the devil.  

[Longhornfan]

Wow, when it is all spelled out so clearly just what these contracts actually have that these people agree to when they sign on the dotted line, it really makes your head spin.  They all agree to be EXPLOITED, embarrased, and and to have their character misrepresented, among other things.

And seeing that contract really makes what CH said (in the above interview) that much more laughable.  He uses words like "real and organic" "up to free will" etc. etc. when describing how "real" everything was that they showed us last Monday night.

The company man speaketh with a forked tongue.  It sounds like the contestants aren't the only ones who made a deal with the devil.

[Kashathediva]

And this is why so many continue to be skeptics and snark on the show.

When you need to have a diagnostic medical procedure or surgery and you sign a release form, you don't get the amount and length of detail for all the potential "god forbids". And that was just 2 clauses.

I guess we should all be lucky MF went into film and not medicine.

[latergator]

Wow, when it is all spelled out so clearly just what these contracts actually have that these people agree to when they sign on the dotted line, it really makes your head spin.  They all agree to be EXPLOITED, embarrased, and and to have their character misrepresented, among other things.

And seeing that contract really makes what CH said (in the above interview) that much more laughable.  He uses words like "real and organic" "up to free will" etc. etc. when describing how "real" everything was that they showed us last Monday night.

The company man speaketh with a forked tongue.  It sounds like the contestants aren't the only ones who made a deal with the devil.

Chris Harrison has been in the entertainment business for a longgg time... long before the bachelor series. most everyone had no idea who he was prior to the franchise. of course he made a deal with the devil, and he knows where his bread is buttered and where it's not.  he will say anything and everything he is asked to say, and those things that he is questioned about, he conveniently has forgotten. it's too bad he let his wife go, he was much more human when he was married to her, i've noticed a big change in him in the past couple of years. I wonder if she was his conscience or something.

[Piper61]

Wow, when it is all spelled out so clearly just what these contracts actually have that these people agree to when they sign on the dotted line, it really makes your head spin.  They all agree to be EXPLOITED, embarrased, and and to have their character misrepresented, among other things.

And seeing that contract really makes what CH said (in the above interview) that much more laughable.  He uses words like "real and organic" "up to free will" etc. etc. when describing how "real" everything was that they showed us last Monday night.

The company man speaketh with a forked tongue.  It sounds like the contestants aren't the only ones who made a deal with the devil.

Chris Harrison has been in the entertainment business for a longgg time... long before the bachelor series. most everyone had no idea who he was prior to the franchise. of course he made a deal with the devil, and he knows where his bread is buttered and where it's not.  he will say anything and everything he is asked to say, and those things that he is questioned about, he conveniently has forgotten. it's too bad he let his wife go, he was much more human when he was married to her, i've noticed a big change in him in the past couple of years. I wonder if she was his conscience or something.

Good posts! I, too, was amazed at what's in the contract. As for CH, I really feel he did cross a line with his recent blog. But I chalk it up most to the show, and less about his true inner feelings about Brooks, and his and Des' relationship.

[albean99]

The Bachelorette: Become Fluent in the Desiree-Brooks Saga With 15 Wacky Screengrabs

Here’s a dilemma for quality TV lovers with active social schedules: You’d rather brush your teeth with steel wool than spend two hours of your life watching The Bachelorette. Nevertheless, with ABC billing the show’s latest two-part finale (Part 1 aired last Monday; Part 2 airs this Monday, 8/7c) as “the television event of the summer,” chances are you’ll be hearing the names “Desiree” and “Brooks” and possibly even “Drew” at brunches and dinner parties and play dates this weekend. (How awful!)
Fret not: You want some rudimentary Bachelorette literacy? TVLine has your back. We watched Part 1 in all its tear-soaked, fantasy-suite-smooching glory shame, and we’ve boiled the action down to 15 key screengrabs that will help you understand the entire sordid story of heartbreak, betrayal and truly terrible hair.
So click through the gallery below for the full scoop, then come back next Tuesday (if you’re masochistic enough to want to know how the whole “fairytale” concludes).

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This is hilarious. The best part is the pics & commentary. Yet another piece that ignores Chris in the write up (not the pics though).

[sfrank]

The Bachelorette: Become Fluent in the Desiree-Brooks Saga With 15 Wacky Screengrabs

Here’s a dilemma for quality TV lovers with active social schedules: You’d rather brush your teeth with steel wool than spend two hours of your life watching The Bachelorette. Nevertheless, with ABC billing the show’s latest two-part finale (Part 1 aired last Monday; Part 2 airs this Monday, 8/7c) as “the television event of the summer,” chances are you’ll be hearing the names “Desiree” and “Brooks” and possibly even “Drew” at brunches and dinner parties and play dates this weekend. (How awful!)
Fret not: You want some rudimentary Bachelorette literacy? TVLine has your back. We watched Part 1 in all its tear-soaked, fantasy-suite-smooching glory shame, and we’ve boiled the action down to 15 key screengrabs that will help you understand the entire sordid story of heartbreak, betrayal and truly terrible hair.
So click through the gallery below for the full scoop, then come back next Tuesday (if you’re masochistic enough to want to know how the whole “fairytale” concludes).

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This is hilarious. The best part is the pics & commentary. Yet another piece that ignores Chris in the write up (not the pics though).

Thats was hilarious...I thoroughly enjoyed that! Thanks for that albean!

[SueSt]

The Bachelorette: Become Fluent in the Desiree-Brooks Saga With 15 Wacky Screengrabs

Here’s a dilemma for quality TV lovers with active social schedules: You’d rather brush your teeth with steel wool than spend two hours of your life watching The Bachelorette. Nevertheless, with ABC billing the show’s latest two-part finale (Part 1 aired last Monday; Part 2 airs this Monday, 8/7c) as “the television event of the summer,” chances are you’ll be hearing the names “Desiree” and “Brooks” and possibly even “Drew” at brunches and dinner parties and play dates this weekend. (How awful!)
Fret not: You want some rudimentary Bachelorette literacy? TVLine has your back. We watched Part 1 in all its tear-soaked, fantasy-suite-smooching glory shame, and we’ve boiled the action down to 15 key screengrabs that will help you understand the entire sordid story of heartbreak, betrayal and truly terrible hair.
So click through the gallery below for the full scoop, then come back next Tuesday (if you’re masochistic enough to want to know how the whole “fairytale” concludes).

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This is hilarious. The best part is the pics & commentary. Yet another piece that ignores Chris in the write up (not the pics though).

albean, thanks for the link. totally hilarious! the cockatoo/brooks hair comparison had me laughing out loud!

[Piper61]

Thanks, albean! I really enjoyed the laugh! Have to agree the cockatoo/brooks hair comparison was spot on!

[iamreal2u]

This was almost as funny as los angles. The swimsuit that Des was going to wear for Brooks is hoot.

[Guest]

The Bachelorette: Become Fluent in the Desiree-Brooks Saga With 15 Wacky Screengrabs

Here’s a dilemma for quality TV lovers with active social schedules: You’d rather brush your teeth with steel wool than spend two hours of your life watching The Bachelorette. Nevertheless, with ABC billing the show’s latest two-part finale (Part 1 aired last Monday; Part 2 airs this Monday, 8/7c) as “the television event of the summer,” chances are you’ll be hearing the names “Desiree” and “Brooks” and possibly even “Drew” at brunches and dinner parties and play dates this weekend. (How awful!)
Fret not: You want some rudimentary Bachelorette literacy? TVLine has your back. We watched Part 1 in all its tear-soaked, fantasy-suite-smooching glory shame, and we’ve boiled the action down to 15 key screengrabs that will help you understand the entire sordid story of heartbreak, betrayal and truly terrible hair.
So click through the gallery below for the full scoop, then come back next Tuesday (if you’re masochistic enough to want to know how the whole “fairytale” concludes).

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This is hilarious. The best part is the pics & commentary. Yet another piece that ignores Chris in the write up (not the pics though).

Thanks for posting! That was hilarious! Love the SC of Brooks' hair!

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