Colton’s Ladies: Bio Breakdown

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One of my favorite parts of the season is when we all have the freedom to make harsh, judgy commentary about all the Bachelor contestants based on a single photo and terribly written “cast bio”

If you want to go out and read the full bio and get a better view of these photos, here’s the links to the official Bachelor page and also the People article that supplied the full-body poses that make my job easier:

Bachelor ABC: https://abc.go.com/shows/the-bachelor/news/updates/the-bachelor-2019-season-23-women-announced

People: https://people.com/tv/bachelor-23-full-cast-colton-underwood/

As part of the work bracket game, I actually post all the pictures in my cube and LOVE the commentary I get from folks just based on their fashion choices and dumb bios. I also read all the spoilers but will keep this blog a spoiler-free zone because, well, I’m running a game here people!

So let’s get started with the critiques, shall we? Also, can I state for the record that I am VERY disappointed in the lack of Laurens this season? There are 2 Hannahs and 2 pageant queens, so I guess there’s that…

Alex B: 29, Dog Rescuer, Vancouver

I guess right out the gate, I can’t be TOO mean because, well, she’s a kick-ass dog rescuer who has rescued over 5000 dogs. For those of you that don’t know, I volunteer with and fostered for a local rescue for many years so this gal is a saint in my eyes.

Alex D: 23, Sloth, Boston

Aaaaaaaannnndddd our first ridiculous job title to join the annals of Bachelor History along with Chicken Enthusiast, Panstapreneur, and of course: Social Media Participant.

Her bio states she “tends to moves slowly…verrrrrrrry slowly” so that’s either a sexual reference or this chic pretends to walk in slo-mo at all times.

Angelique: 28, Marketing Salesperson, Hamilton NJ

All we get on Angelique is that she’s a Jersey girl and she likes corny jokes. I love a good pun so this baby Angela Bassett could be in the running as a personal fave

Annie: 23, Financial Associate, New York City

Annie has had quite the interesting “journey” from farm girl in Wisconsin competing in horse riding competitions, to college at Alabama, to working in finance in NYC. I’m sure the producers will find a way to work some “riding a horse” references into the mix.

Bri: 24, Model, Los Angeles

Her biggest dating fear? Farting too loudly. Note that she doesn’t say “accidentally farting” but too loudly – meaning she’s probably pulled the ol’ silent but violent a time or two.

Also, she pretty much looks like a Lauren B clone so she’ll be hawking Flat Tummy Tea in 3…2…1

Caelynn: 23, Miss North Carolina 2018, Charlotte

So the Miss USA first-runner “isn’t your typical beauty queen.” okay sure. Side note, watched the movie Darlin’ over the weekend and I highly recommend.

Also flew to Japan for a first date. How did that Tinder match happen?

Caitlin: 25, Realtor, Toronto

Another Canada gal, however with quite possibly the most boring profile thus far. She enjoys photography, painting, and singing in….zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Cassie: 23, Speech Pathologist, Huntington Beach CA

I kinda feel like Cassie is WAY too normal for this franchise. Like she just sort of casually showed up for this photo on her lunch break but looks effortlessly good. I hate that.

Catherine: 26, DJ, Ft. Lauderdale

Where do I even start? The crazy is just radiating from this chick. I have this feeling that her personal heroine is probably Krystal (from Arie’s season)

Her DJ name is DJ Agro on the Ft Lauderdale club scene. What does that even mean? There’s a club scene in Ft Lauderdale other than the bridge club at Del Boca Vista? So many questions.

Courtney: 23, Caterer, Atlanta

Going to add Courtney into the “too normal” club, at least on first impressions. Although they did throw a classic “recipe for love” joke into her bio just to liven it up a bit. groan.

Demi: 23, Interior Designer, Red Oak TX

Basically the embodiment of Texas Barbie. She lists out a bunch of “country girl” things like fishing and ATVing, etc meaning I can guarantee she’s going to say she doesn’t have a lot of girl friends 

Devin: 23, Broadcast Journalist, Medford OR

She’s a local news reporter. In Medford. That’s all I got. I have a feeling she’s going to be a liiiiiitle too polished and controlled to partake in this shitshow for very long

Elyse: 31, Makeup Artist, Soldotna AK

She’s from Alaska and moved to Arizona. Talk about climate change (See what i did there?)

Erika: 25, Recruiter, Encinitas CA

I have a list of issues with this girl from just 2 sentences in her bio.

#1 Her nickname is “The Nut” Is that really a nickname you want millions of people to call you for the rest of your God-given life or at least until your 15 minutes of Bachelor-related fame has ended? oh wait. her last name is McNutt. I feel slightly better, but only slightly (see #2)

#2 She literally boasts that one of her talents is being able to eat whatever she wants without gaining weight. GTFO and never speak to me again, Regina George

Erin: 28, Cinderella, Plano TX

This gal looks dead behind the eyes so let’s just focus on the job description. She works for her stepmother’s home improvement business. Lots of Cinderella-related jokes in the bio, but I will admit that the last line about loving pumpkin spice lattes was funny (cuz Cinderella’s carriage was a pumpkin juuuuust in case it took you a minute!)

Hannah B: 23, Miss Alabama 2018, Tuscaloosa AL

Pageant Queen #2 who directly competed with Pageant Queen #1 Caelynn. Pretty sure there has to be a storyline coming there. Also, Alabama is mentioned no less than 5 times in her bio so there’s that.

Hannah G: 23, Content Creator, Birmingham AL

Another Hannah from Alabama and if you thought that was the end of their connections, THIS Hannah was also a pageant girl and competed against Hannah B for Miss Alabama back in 2017. 

What a tangled web of pageantry being weaved this season!

Heather: 22, Never Been Kissed, Carlsbad CA

Come on, she has to have a real job, right? 

I’m getting a real Ashley I. vibe from her where she’s going to talk nonstop about never being kissed with the virgin Bachelor that she’s trying to win over… hoo boy.

Jane/Adrianne: 26, Social Worker, West Hollywood

Is she Jane or is she Adrianne? Those two names aren’t really synonymous with each other, but she’s a “free spirit” so you do you Jane-ianne

Katie: 26, Medical Sales Rep, Sherman Oaks CA

I can’t get over how much she looks like Jurnee Smollett-Bell (from Friday Night Lights among hundreds of other things)

Kirpa: 26, Dental Hygienist, Whittier CA

In addition to making what is quite possibly the most awkward face this season, she works as a dental hygienist in her dad’s dental office. She’s going to get eaten alive by this franchise

Laura: 26, Accountant, Dallas

Our only Laura/Lauren representative came to play in a leather-ish bodice

Nicole: 25, Social Media Coordinator, Miami

oh Lordy she loves singing a cappella and salsa dancing. I really get some serious bitchy vibes, but watch she’ll be the nicest of the bunch just because I said that.

Nina: 30, Sales Account Manager, Raleigh NC

She’s a Bachelor super fan who was born in Croatia so if she sticks around long enough, she’s probably got a heartbreaking backstory to give us all the feels.

Onyeka: 24, IT Risk Consultant, Dallas

Her parents are from Nigeria, got engaged after two weeks, and have been together for 35 years. So I have a feeling her expectations for this process are going to be WAY too high

Revian: 24, Nurse, Santa Monica CA

Let me start by asking the obvious question here: did NOBODY tell her that her dress is see-through?
Oh wait, she loves attending music festivals… ’nuff said

Sydney: 27, NBA Dancer, New York City

Okay maybe I’m just tired at this point, but Sydney looks like a bottle of sunshine, and not just because of the yellow tank.

She’s an NBA dancer who has never had a boyfriend. Further proof that guys can be total idiots

Tahzjuan: 25, Business Development Associate, Castle Pines CO

Her “fun fact” is that she has a tattoo that say “I love bad ideas.” Sometimes you don’t even need a joke

Tayshia: 28, Phlebotomist, Corona Del Mar CA

I have nothing bad to say about her. She’s gorgeous, she volunteers at her church, and goes to wine tastings. Can I marry her?

Tracy: 31, Wardrobe Stylist, Los Angeles

I’m sorry, she’s a wardrobe stylist??? From when? 1989?

  • Biker shorts? check
  • tube top? check
  • oversize blazer? check check check

And to make it even worse better is this is a go-to look for her when sneaking through her instagram. See for yourself – there were too many to choose just one example: https://www.instagram.com/tshapoff/

And there you have it. 30 ladies that will compete to act like “the next Mrs. Underwood” long enough to keep the Neil Lane ring and get at least a half million new followers. 

And so the Journey Begins

Welcome!!!

Another trash-tastic season of The Bachelor is upon us and I’m kicking off this season right by finally getting my recap blog up and running after years of procrastinating (it’s what I do best!)

Going on 7 seasons now (with a temporary hiatus for Arie’s dumpster fire of a season) I’ve been running a bracket-style competition for a small but passionate group of co-workers and friends. The game really allowed me to dabble in two of my favorite things: making semi-complex spreadsheets and writing funny recaps. I’ve managed this all through email over the years, but I’ve been craving an easier way to write the recaps. The game itself is still a bit old-school due to the flexibility I need… okay fine… it’s because I just can’t commit to building a web-based version with a full-time job and a toddler running amok, amok, amok in my “free” time!

Left to right: my husband, my toddler, and me

So with that, I’d like to formally welcome you to recap-central where the game costs money, but the snark is free! 🙂