The Bachelor 20 - Ben Higgins - Episode 9 - Discussion - #3 *Sleuthing - Spoilers*

I still believe in "follow the feet"

allicat wrote:It was the Extratv interview I think. I don't remember exactly what he said but it was something like if she wants to talk about her dog.. it was so random to bring up to me and it was fast and his face seemed like oh crap I shouldn't have said that. What he said too me rang true to Jojo not Lauren.

As with most of the "clues", I think his reference to the dog could go either way-point to JoJo as F1 or Lauren as F1. If JoJo, the dog she shares custody of with ex., how uncomfortable that is, she loves the dog etc. If Lauren, talking about the beloved family dog she still misses and grieves over. JMO but I think it could be interpreted either way.

I'm getting nervous. I have been a benlo fan but now I feel like I can see him with Jojo. And looking through both Jojo and Lauren's IG, Jojo seems a lot happier. Lauren almost has a sadness to her pics and I am wondering if she has been spending a lot of time with her family sort of to mend her broken heart. Omg I can't wait for the finale.

Lauren's dog died 3 months ago, not 6, but I agree that it does seem strange that it would still be a topic of conversation. I mean a mention here and there I can understand, but if it was the first thing Ben thought of then... it's a little odd.

Jeepers wrote:I still believe in "follow the feet"

At least when you have a lead that is really looking for love (as opposed to promoting their winery) - so do I.

He said post-show, "He never doubted the relationship." I think that's Lauren. He even alluded to never doubting Lauren. We know he had doubts about Jojo (whether it was just an attraction) until later. He actually said in last episode, "things with Lauren are so easy..."
Dog could go either way. I still miss my dog, talk about him, etc. He's been gone 2 years.

KB_Mom wrote:

allicat wrote:It was the Extratv interview I think. I don't remember exactly what he said but it was something like if she wants to talk about her dog.. it was so random to bring up to me and it was fast and his face seemed like oh crap I shouldn't have said that. What he said too me rang true to Jojo not Lauren.

As with most of the "clues", I think his reference to the dog could go either way-point to JoJo as F1 or Lauren as F1.  If JoJo, the dog she shares custody of with ex., how uncomfortable that is, she loves the dog etc.  If Lauren, talking about the beloved family dog she still misses and grieves over.  JMO but I think it could be interpreted either way.

I got a totally different read on his answer. The guy asked him if they had talked about kids so I took it as they talked about maybe getting a dog first .

mindless wrote:Lauren's dog died 3 months ago, not 6, but I agree that it does seem strange that it would still be a topic of conversation. I mean a mention here and there I can understand, but if it was the first thing Ben thought of then... it's a little odd.

IIRC the dog was 17 years old at the time of the HTD and Lauren (and her family) would be very attached to it and likely needed some consolation as a result. I actually think it would have been a conversation that Ben would remember quite well because IMO Lauren would have been very emotional over the loss.

KBiegs88 wrote:

KB_Mom wrote:

allicat wrote:It was the Extratv interview I think. I don't remember exactly what he said but it was something like if she wants to talk about her dog.. it was so random to bring up to me and it was fast and his face seemed like oh crap I shouldn't have said that. What he said too me rang true to Jojo not Lauren.

As with most of the "clues", I think his reference to the dog could go either way-point to JoJo as F1 or Lauren as F1.  If JoJo, the dog she shares custody of with ex., how uncomfortable that is, she loves the dog etc.  If Lauren, talking about the beloved family dog she still misses and grieves over.  JMO but I think it could be interpreted either way.

I got a totally different read on his answer. The guy asked him if they had talked about kids so I took it as they talked about maybe getting a dog first .

HAAAA- Maybe. Perhaps Lauren wants a dog ... she misses her dog.

Jeepers wrote:I still believe in "follow the feet"

This is so true. whoever the lead is chasing always end up as the final one. this has yet to fail.

I will stand by Ben chasing two women this season. Lauren AND JoJo, imo.

[quote="mindless"]Lauren's dog died 3 months ago, not 6, but I agree that it does seem strange that it would still be a topic of conversation. I mean a mention here and there I can understand, but if it was the first thing Ben thought of then... it's a little odd. [/quote

I didn't get to read the interview so I can't comment on what he said.

Has JoJo mentioned on the show that she had a dog?
Lauren's dog was shown with Ben on the HTD. I think the night the episode aired, there were a few acknowledgements made to Lauren about the dog's passing. Lauren posted twice about Tess the dog, his passing and of her missing him (her forever, her best friend) this was back in December.