Bachelor New Zealand - Art Green - Episode Discussion - *Sleuthing* - *Spoilers* #2

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I don't want to spoil it for you but this is different from the U.S. series, it's tailored for the NZ public that's way more conservative & we were informed by kiwi posters that the average age of folks that watched the show were 17 to 25 or so

^ OH, that makes so much sense. LMAO. I was like "this is so PG... is this on the Disney channel?" hahah.

I've really enjoyed NZ version, so much more closer to my culture and I also prefer the dynamic, how they incorporated "over-night dates" and how there was no "forcing" for The Bachelor and his F1 to declare LOVE for each other. I really like how the production leaves them at their own pace.
I liked ALL the girls, absolutely everyone, the Bach, Art - as "dorky" he could be - was a great lead, Dani is a darling (I adored her, just like Kaitlyn), I really like Matilda and I could not be happier for her, maybe Alicia (F3) was the least likeable to me, but just because of her "colder", serious demeanor and her constant evading eye-contact with Art when talking.
I really believe the best outcome. Very "realistic" approach and loved seeing New Zealand's "countryside" (it reminds me of home) and beautiful towns. I really wish to visit this country one day. Kiwis - you must be proud.

I'm at HTD episode now.. skipped through a lot to get to it though.

Is the F1, is there a proposal? Or is it just a F1/dating after the show?

The NZ is kinda boring to me to watch as a reality show. I guess because they're all kinda young?? That and I guess the audience is pretty young. I feel like I'm in junior high sometimes with all the "omgz did you kiss him?" .

Art is cute though. How old is he? He's pretty young too right? He's a bit dorky, I can see that. I wish more guys like him were on the American show! Ladies would love him!!!

Anyways my favorites of the F4 are Matilda and Poppy. I don't see Alysha with him because she seems the least fun of the 4. Matilda and Poppy are so laid back and fun. Dani is young and such a go-getter. Alysha doesnt fit in with those personalities? I guess if Art had to pick between her and Crystal, she has a slight advantage.

ahahah, Cali90, so I guess this truly is PG version vs. American and I think I can understand why it would be boring ... it isn't to me. I actually like it, because it's closer to "my reality". It's not the age of people, it's really in the culture, the approach to relationship, sexuality, sophistication, glamor, they're subjective. I actually find NZ version very grounded, "somber", appropriate. And the guys there seem to be more "grown-up/serious to settle" at 26 than in USA version - it's something I've been noticing from a lot of men I've met or just observed from AU or NZ - I don't know if it's the right assessment, so maybe someone from there could clue me in, if so.

To answer - there is no proposal (and despite me not being a fan of "diamond" rings, I actually find her ring very interesting and since it's not actually an engagement ring, it is beautiful for its purpose)