2 for 1

Welcome! We’re baaaack! Bill, how have you been? Question: Do you have any fun summer rituals?Two minute recap: Two women, 32 men, one hot season of the bachelorette. Gabbi is an ICU nurse, former cheerleader, is hilarious and is totally going to upstage Nicole. Nicole is a pilot, sweet enough, but kinda boring in comparison. They both feel ready for this because they, and I quote, “know what they are looking for” but also when discussing their types were vague and contradictory. As per usual, 32 men enter and introduce themselves to the bachelorettes. It is a bit more awkward with two of them: group hug? Who should you make eye contact with? But we still got some bizarre entrances: no shoes, no shirt and on a horse, a meatball sub, baby chicks, and the awkward tho talented magician. After the introductions they are given time to introduce themselves to the bachelorettes. After realizing that 2 on ones is awkward and not intimate as well as realizing that twins are not a turn on, Gabbi and Nicole venture off to talk to the men on their own. They both complain that they aren’t making out enough but then finally get a first kiss. End of the night comes around, they both realize they have no idea how to handle the roses. Ultimately, they decide that the twins and the magician show no potential and awkwardly say thanks but bye. Concept 1: Winners and losers. Who gave you nope vibes? Who has potential? Jordan V. Race car driverTino- Rachel is super into him, he gets her first impression rose. I think he looks like Blake HOrstmann and Tarick had a baby. I don’t get the appeal. James: Meatball guy.Erich: talked to them bothMario: kissed Gabbi and her first impression rose. Jordan H. Noise canceling headphonesQuincy: celibate Ryan: BostonJacob: shirtless horse guy with dumb mouthOthers? Concept 2: Kissing. Mario and Gabbi’s kiss. Tino and Nicole’s kiss. Erich kisses Gabbi. Thoughts about Erich? Was he playing them both or doing what is called for in the situation? How much does kissing matter? They both gave a first impression rose to someone they kissed.Concept 3: Friendship and love competition: Will Gabbi and Rachel stay friends? This is the first time they might have to watch someone they are interested in smooch with someone else. Do you think this will create more drama or balance out the power between leads and the contestants? Host 2 wildcard topic: Let’s just stay on kissing. Why weren’t the dudes more into kissing? What are the economics of deciding whom to kiss?Lessons learnedCity Shoutout: Mâcon, Bourgogne-Franche-ComteSign off: The summer is hot but two bachelorettes are hotter. Stay cool.