tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557431007189955943.post4719086682534900319..comments2023-09-06T01:55:40.489-05:00Comments on The Pop Culture Mom: Nice Try, Mike Fleiss, but I'm not Buying Lerone for One Minute (The Bachelorette)Pop Culture Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12378959789042639999noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557431007189955943.post-33178339286512445312012-05-16T07:23:18.189-05:002012-05-16T07:23:18.189-05:00In case any commenter needs to be reminded of what...In case any commenter needs to be reminded of what The Pledge is and why I reserve the right to approve any comments based on tone: http://popcultureparenting.blogspot.com/2011/04/taking-pledge-against-cyber-bullying.html?m=1<br /><br />We do not feed the trolls here.Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397231063735579947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557431007189955943.post-55127155760123977202012-05-15T19:01:59.019-05:002012-05-15T19:01:59.019-05:00And before this gets into an "OMG, I'm no...And before this gets into an "OMG, I'm not racist!" back and forth, I'm not saying that you are racist (necessarily. I don't know). I'm just saying that based on something, I don't know what, you may be projecting how much attitude you perceive. "Angry black man" is a VERY strong title to give someone.Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397231063735579947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557431007189955943.post-77872363845195963202012-05-15T18:56:17.869-05:002012-05-15T18:56:17.869-05:00Sigh...
I never purported to seek to help anyone...Sigh...<br /><br />I never purported to seek to help anyone. In fact, THE SHOW doesn't help anyone either. How about debating the merits of that?<br /><br />If the tone of this and similar articles bothers you, one might suggest that a good way to relieve extra stress is to avoid seeking out such articles. People who regularly read this blog know my tone. I know what the only reason you're here is because someone sent you a direct link (so sayeth tracking history), so maybe you should take out your frustration on the person who sent you the link, thinking this is something you would want to read? Certainly that may prove a better use of time (and more fruitful for sure) than arguing about a tongue-in-cheek blog post about my conspiracy theories. <br /><br />As far as whether it makes sense—from the viewpoint of (1) an observer at home, who watches this drivel with an outsider's perspective of the manufactured drama of this show, the producer's character, and the types of personalities who choose to display themselves in such a forum; coupled with (2) the perspective of a litigator, my conspiracy theory makes a lot more sense than the assumption that ABC (whose in-house and outside counsel presumably have more common sense than Mike Fleiss) would keep quiet about a factor that directly disproves any theories in an on-going CLASS ACTION lawsuit. Obviously, I am not involved with this case in any fashion, or I would not comment on it; but it makes no good business sense to allow a lawsuit to continue (and potentially gain more class members), when you have a fact pattern that directly disproves the main point of litigation. <br /><br />As far as his demeanor, I didn't pick up on any of that from his brief time on screen. I watched the episode twice, and it's just not there. And there certainly isn't enough there to project the "angry black man" title you foisted upon him. I have to wonder, had he been any other race and acted the same way, would you have projected his demeanor in such a way?Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397231063735579947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557431007189955943.post-52805978829176912162012-05-15T18:40:20.028-05:002012-05-15T18:40:20.028-05:00Another thing I forgot to mention: I don't ass...Another thing I forgot to mention: I don't assume anything about Lerone as a person. His body language was hostile, but I don't dislike him the way I loathed the douche who took his shirt off at the end. I'm sure we can agree Lerone had reason to feel uncomfortable, being one of the only black guys ever to appear on the show, and that kind of pressure combined with fear of rejection can certainly account for his abrupt demeanor and lack of exit interview. I completely disagree with the premise of your article, but this isn't me carrying out a character assassination on Lerone. He had a bad vibe. I wouldn't have picked him either. But like Emily, all I have to go on is a brief first impression.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557431007189955943.post-9754015919141547512012-05-15T18:16:44.384-05:002012-05-15T18:16:44.384-05:00I agree that every season has no shortage of jerks...I agree that every season has no shortage of jerks... Lerone was far from the only guy I disliked (why would I mention any of them, when this article is about Lerone??). I wanted to like him, actually. I think it would be great to have a kind, attractive black guy on the show. But so much of his body language was hostile, as I described in my first comment. It is far less of a stretch to assume he just didn't give a final interview, than to suggest the producers put together some elaborate scheme, then failed to interview their "hired black guy" at the end. What, he went along with everything else, but not that? And as far as Fleiss denying it--let's not forget how much attention the lawsuit it bringing. It's a great reminder to get everyone to tune in. It makes sense they'd wait to play their "Lerone card" until after the furor brings them plenty of attention. The ideas in your article are absurd and don't add up. I'm sick of seeing headlines full of speculation like this--they don't help anyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557431007189955943.post-73062356903870925052012-05-15T17:21:08.408-05:002012-05-15T17:21:08.408-05:00And while we are on the subject, are you seriously...And while we are on the subject, are you seriously insinuating that NONE of the other Bachelors were staring her down, acting like jerks, or acting entitled? If so, we were clearly not watching the same show—or even the same franchise. Every season has no shortage of men who fit that bill, many of whom make it very far. So why in the world does this one contestant have the label of "angry blacken with something to prove," whereas the guy with a history of domestic violence gets the first impression rose? (not to mention the guy from my hometown who arrived via helicopter and pissed off every guy in the room within five minutes--no label for him? Her judgment off there?) Maybe it is you, anonymous commenter from North Carolina (Emily's home state), who smacks of "bias" here.Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397231063735579947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557431007189955943.post-21122841833360318802012-05-15T17:01:56.317-05:002012-05-15T17:01:56.317-05:00*were. Stupid auto-correct*were. Stupid auto-correctBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397231063735579947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557431007189955943.post-6498225006806271182012-05-15T17:01:06.181-05:002012-05-15T17:01:06.181-05:00This was not "evidence" pointing to a de...This was not "evidence" pointing to a definite fact; it was a list of reasons for my speculation. Look at my wording. That point is very clear. I never once claimed to have any inside information, and have in fact messages Reality Steve to find out if he had heard anything. <br /><br />As far as him being a jerk, of course that's a possibility. But since when has ABC left evidence of someone's bad personality on the cutting room floor—especially when they have so much more to gain by justifying his exit?? Just thinking like a lawyer (which I am) here. We're you actually a witness to bad attitude, or are you too speculating? If you're merely speculating, you should drop the attitude. Actually, in either case you should drop the attitude.Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397231063735579947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557431007189955943.post-45937847892375038142012-05-15T16:39:18.149-05:002012-05-15T16:39:18.149-05:00There are also many sites devoted to the behind-th...There are also many sites devoted to the behind-the-scenes happenings on The Bachelor & Bachelorette shows. They have spies trying to infiltrate filming, connections to workers on the show, etc. No way something like what you suggest would've gotten past them. RealitySteve in particular--he regularly predicts everything from what happens on the dates to the eventual winners. The "evidence" provided in this article is hilarious, biased, and absurd.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557431007189955943.post-39571848553036407362012-05-15T16:25:18.349-05:002012-05-15T16:25:18.349-05:00Have you considered the fact that he was just a co...Have you considered the fact that he was just a complete creep who refused to give an exit interview?? THAT is what made Emily uncomfortable. It's ridiculous to think they'd re-tape everything, right down to Emily's hair being in the exact same style. Watch the episode again. He stalked out of the room ahead of her for their one-on-one time. He was staring her down all through the rose ceremony. He came across as an insincere, angry black man with something to prove. Why would Emily want any part in that? Good for her for trusting her instincts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com