Bachelor 19 Poll - Arie or Chris

Chris PLEASE --- Arie's 15 minutes were over long ago.

eliza3 wrote:Chris PLEASE --- Arie's 15 minutes were over long ago.  

Twitter statistics say the exact opposite. He has a huge fanbase and would make a great bach:)

I think a small advantage Arie might have is he's well known.

IMO They didn't do a good job promoting Chris if they had him in mind right from the beginning. I was all for Chris being the bachelor early on.

They didn't show enough of Chris's personality or who he was. He was so hidden some thought he may be the F1. They focused too much on the fact that he lives in rural Iowa. The only thing I think of when I think of Chris is his two outbursts, the latest on the MTA. CH tried to pump up the crowd at the ATFR when he introduced him.

Other than that, I think they both have a good fan base from what I read.

IzaLurkin wrote:

eliza3 wrote:Chris PLEASE --- Arie's 15 minutes were over long ago.  

Twitter statistics say the exact opposite.  He has a huge fanbase and would make a great bach:)

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GuardianAngel wrote:I think a small advantage Arie might have is he's well known.

IMO They didn't do a good job promoting Chris if they had him in mind right from the beginning. I was all for Chris being the bachelor early on.

They didn't show enough of Chris's personality or who he was. He was so hidden some thought he may be the F1. They focused too much on the fact that he lives in rural Iowa. The only thing I think of when I think of Chris is his two outbursts, the latest on the MTA. CH tried to pump up the crowd at the ATFR when he introduced him.

Other than that, I think they both have a good fan base from what I read.

I didn't understand that either, GA. Other than his 1 on 1 date we barely saw Chris early in the season. I think they must have always had doubts or they'd have pushed him more much earlier. I still have doubts on them picking Arie but I think he'd be an easier sell with the women.

Chris is very good looking and seems like a good, solid guy with great family. He is obviously hardworking and smart - a real guy's guy. That said he came across a bit too serious and quick to jump all over someone if he disagreed with their actions. I also was not a fan of the mystery love letters (although probably producer induced to get him more screen time).

Arie is a charmer. He was a whole lot more fun to watch onscreen during Emily's season than Chris was this past season - for me anyhow. Arie is just  sexy and got great charisma, sensuality and wit.  

Arie is also my hometown boy and he's active with local charities that don't make it in the papers so that's nice to see as well. He's a good egg so hope he gets the slot. I should clarify ... I don't know him and have never seen him personally but Arie was at a charity event that my friend was also volunteering at and she took a picture with him. She said he was very gracious.

Arie wasn't my favorite during Em's season but I would choose him over Chris. The women would go crazy and the ratings would be decent. I am not sure if he is ready to settle down but he has always seemed like a sweet guy. His season would not be boring!

MVMom, you used two great words in your Arie description: Sensual and Gracious.

Arie is very sensual! He has an expressive face and his eyes say so much. He is in a very kinesthetic profession, where he must master the art of subtly in order to stay on track. He appears to do the same thing when courting a woman. It's all the little gestures that get us swooning, the touch of the face, the hand on the back, the fingers through the hair. And to me, nothing is more sensual than a kiss that starts out (or stays) slow and soft. It communicates something about truly enjoying the shared affection, as opposed to someone who lunges at you with tonsils ablazing. That sort of kiss, to me, says "Let me release my urges in your mouth." As opposed to a slow, soft greeting that says, "Hi, let's figure this out together and explore our chemistry." But even beyond the obvious sensuality of his kisses, Arie laughs with his whole body, blushes like aittle kid, and gives a touch on the shoulder, an arm on a stroll, and a hug when needed. He's very in tune to other s' feelings and pays attention when someone else is speaking, and to me that means he is interested in giving them the proper response, not just a generic head nod or inappropriate gesture of affection. That is why I say he is very sensual---it is both mind and body.

As far as Gracious, well, he just is. Always grateful for support of his racing fans. Never gloats. Humble and sweet in victory, and caring and a gentleman in defeat. Nobody, and I do mean nobody, has ever displayed such character as Arie did when Emily rejected him and at ATFR. He did fall in love with Emily, but he handled himself with grace throughout the whole process. He was the epitome of a gentleman, and I don't think it was an act...because we all saw that Arie cannot act on the hilarious Shakespeare date. Oh yeah, and that is how he handles pressure and awkwardness...with humor and grace. Arie rocks! No whining, sulking, complaining. He put on the dress and went with it like a trooper, and probably laughed more than any guy there. That's grace and that's sexy!

MiaHawk wrote:MVMom, you used two great words in your Arie description: Sensual and Gracious.

Arie is very sensual! He has an expressive face and his eyes say so much.  He is in a very kinesthetic profession, where he must master the art of subtly in order to stay on track.  He appears to do the same thing when courting a woman.  It's all the little gestures that get us swooning, the touch of the face, the hand on the back, the fingers through the hair.  And to me, nothing is more sensual than a kiss that starts out (or stays) slow and soft.  It communicates something about truly enjoying the shared affection, as opposed to someone who lunges at you with tonsils ablazing.  That sort of kiss, to me, says "Let me release my urges in your mouth." As opposed to a slow, soft greeting that says, "Hi, let's figure this out together and explore our chemistry." But even beyond the obvious sensuality of his kisses, Arie laughs with his whole body, blushes like aittle kid, and gives a touch on the shoulder, an arm on a stroll, and a hug when needed. He's very in tune to other s' feelings and pays attention when someone else is speaking, and to me that means he is interested in giving them the proper response, not just a generic head nod or inappropriate gesture of affection.  That is why I say he is very sensual---it is both mind and body.

As far as Gracious, well, he just is.  Always grateful for support of his racing fans. Never gloats. Humble and sweet in victory, and caring and a gentleman in defeat.  Nobody, and I do mean nobody, has ever displayed such character as Arie did when Emily rejected him and at ATFR.  He did fall in love with Emily, but he handled himself with grace throughout the whole process.  He was the epitome of a gentleman, and I don't think it was an act...because we all saw that Arie cannot act on the hilarious Shakespeare date.  Oh yeah, and that is how he handles pressure and awkwardness...with humor and grace.  Arie rocks! No whining, sulking, complaining. He put on the dress and went with it like a trooper, and probably laughed more than any guy there.  That's grace and that's sexy!

Phew!   

Mia - You've got me all hot and steamy here in Phoenix ... and sure ain't due to the temperature outside.

I can see Arie is going to have lots of Swooning Fans and Hot Mommas on this forum looking out for him. Maybe we need to help with the casting to make sure they pick the right crop of women for our special guy.

MVMom39forever wrote:

MiaHawk wrote:MVMom, you used two great words in your Arie description: Sensual and Gracious.

Arie is very sensual! He has an expressive face and his eyes say so much.  He is in a very kinesthetic profession, where he must master the art of subtly in order to stay on track.  He appears to do the same thing when courting a woman.  It's all the little gestures that get us swooning, the touch of the face, the hand on the back, the fingers through the hair.  And to me, nothing is more sensual than a kiss that starts out (or stays) slow and soft.  It communicates something about truly enjoying the shared affection, as opposed to someone who lunges at you with tonsils ablazing.  That sort of kiss, to me, says "Let me release my urges in your mouth." As opposed to a slow, soft greeting that says, "Hi, let's figure this out together and explore our chemistry." But even beyond the obvious sensuality of his kisses, Arie laughs with his whole body, blushes like aittle kid, and gives a touch on the shoulder, an arm on a stroll, and a hug when needed. He's very in tune to other s' feelings and pays attention when someone else is speaking, and to me that means he is interested in giving them the proper response, not just a generic head nod or inappropriate gesture of affection.  That is why I say he is very sensual---it is both mind and body.

As far as Gracious, well, he just is.  Always grateful for support of his racing fans. Never gloats. Humble and sweet in victory, and caring and a gentleman in defeat.  Nobody, and I do mean nobody, has ever displayed such character as Arie did when Emily rejected him and at ATFR.  He did fall in love with Emily, but he handled himself with grace throughout the whole process.  He was the epitome of a gentleman, and I don't think it was an act...because we all saw that Arie cannot act on the hilarious Shakespeare date.  Oh yeah, and that is how he handles pressure and awkwardness...with humor and grace.  Arie rocks! No whining, sulking, complaining. He put on the dress and went with it like a trooper, and probably laughed more than any guy there.  That's grace and that's sexy!

Phew!   

Mia - You've got me all hot and steamy here in Phoenix ... and sure ain't due to the temperature outside.

I can see Arie is going to have lots of Swooning Fans and Hot Mommas on this forum looking out for him. Maybe we need to help with the casting to make sure they pick the right crop of women for our special guy.

First of Mia, I have thought this before but never commented...you are a gifted writer.   :Nod:   
Second, you captured my view of Arie too.  Its not just that he's sexy and charismatic, its his sensuality that gets me every time!!     

^^I would love to see Arie as the new Bachelor for all the reasons above. Keeping my fingers crossed.

I'm sorry because I'm sure I will upset a lot of people but if Arie is the next Bachelor I will not be watching and will be very disappointed! I just could not take him seriously. Yes, I would love for Chris to be the next Bachelor but there are also SO, SO many other good options for TPTB besides Arie. I really like him and don't think he is a bad person or anything but I just couldn't watch with him as the Bachelor.