Lying Liars

-Welcome to Bachademia episode 2 season 5!. And this week we have one of our absolute favorite guests, Nicole Dick! That is right, our own version of Sister-Sister! Nicole, what has been going up since we last saw you. 
-Alright, this week’s question: If you had to compete against a 5th grade in a test of knowledge, what subject would you most likely lose?
-Episode starts with pastries that go untouched and girl talk. Any thoughts on the girl talk?  She said they seem genuine and authentic, would you agree?
-The first group date is on and poppin! We got Brandon, Romeo, Rick, PJ, Will, Olumide, Daniel, LT & Peter. And they have to compete against children!
     -Were those kids actors?
     -So, basically the guys are bad at math (expect for the Harvard Math man). They seem to be good at science (except for Peter isn’t baking chemistry), musical chairs (Peter was a try hard) and spelling. Will called      Peter a narcissist.
     -Which of those areas would be a dealbreaker for your partner to be at? 
-On to the after party
     -She got sparks for Brandon and kissed him, thoughts?
      -Peter and Will started arguing/throwing poop at each other. Good look or bad look?
     -Peter said the fight was out of character, do you think it is?
     -Brandon J. gets the rose
-Jamie gets the individual date and they go to Joshua Tree and climb. Jamie talked about his family life. Jamie discloses that throughout his childhood his mother has pretty severe mental health issues. Jamie and his sister had to take care of his mother while going to school. Eventually    Jamie’s mother passed away from suicide. Jamie disclosed his struggle and eventual healing from this tragedy. Michelle thanked him for being open and honest. She gives him a rose and says it couldn’t have gone better. 
     -A lot happened in that part of the episode. Any initial thoughts? 
     -What do we think about their connection? 
-Second group date. No surprise, they play basketball. Also, no surprise Joe is really good (played for university of Minnesota) and Michelle digs it. Joe’s team loses, but he wins MVP and gets to go to the after party. 
     -First, I wish they would have played 5 vs 2 against the WNBA players. The WNBA players would have tooled the men. It would have been glorious. 
     -2nd Joe lets Michelle know a coach near and dear to him died. They kiss and she says sparks fly. Joe gets the group rose and predictably the dudes are mad. 
     -Do the dudes have a right to be mad? 
     -Any other guys stick out?
-Cocktail party! Jamie pulls Michelle aside to say the guys think she had something with Joe before the show. He also says it doesn’t matter to him, whatever…
     -Michelle is really busted up about this. She even tells Tayshia that everyone is at a level playing field. 
     -She pulls the dudes together and tells them as much...bold! Thoughts on her direct strategy?
     -Michelle does make a point to say that everyone assumes she is dating any man of color she is seen with in Minneapolis, thoughts on this?
     -Jamie basically acts like he has no clue who said it. Thoughts on Jamie? Is he justified in being shady about his conversations with Michelle? 
     -Because the men can’t have nice things, the cocktail party is done and they will be punished with a rose ceremony...scene. Who is staying and who is going?
-Lessons learned?
-Nicole you get the last word! Shoutouts, deep thoughts, or humorous anecdotes?