Jesse is to be admired because he's not going to change for anyone. So even though every one of the bachelors wore a suit and tie to rose-ceremony night, Jesse threw on a T-shirt and blazer. That's just who he is, but he still felt it necessary to explain that to DeAnna (who wore a lovely, draped blue gown). But his forthrightness paid off with a rose at the end of the night. And his fashion faux pas surely wasn't the biggest of the episode. Being a football player does not excuse the headband Ryan had on while hanging outside with the guys. Martial-arts master Sean has clearly spent too much time in his kung fu gear and not enough shopping for suits, evidenced by the shiny, gray-on-gray striped ensemble he wore on the magic group date. (On top of that, while he was having private time with DeAnna, the poor guy got served by a player piano that ''mocked'' him and wouldn't let him get a word in edgewise.) And chef Robert should leave the pop-collared pink polo shirts to Ed Westwick's Chuck on Gossip Girl. (Discussing his lack of skills at baseball, Robert had explained that his strengths are basically limited to ''the kitchen, dance floor, or bedroom.'' Eww.).
Favorite moments of the episode included Tommy Lasorda hosting the Dodger Stadium group date, delivering a rousing pep talk to DeAnna's suitors, and giving relationship advice to our bachelorette. I also loved it that good-guy Chris gave his all while murdering the national anthem in what the show teased as ''the most embarrassing moment in Bachelorette history'' and then later upped the ante by calling it simply ''the most embarrassing moment ever!'' (Really? More embarrassing than personal trainer Greg ripping off his shirt and howling last week, or that buzzed blonde slipping her lace thong into bachelor Matt's waistband last season on The Bachelor?)
How about you, TV Watchers? What great moments have I forgotten to mention? Does anyone else think that self-proclaimed geek Richard may be a wolf in nerd's clothing? (To paraphrase: Men give women they like flowers, DeAnna. So here's a paper rose. You're not the first woman I've made one for, but you're the best.) Is anyone else shocked that Twilley's still around? Do you think he'll last beyond next week? And could Graham have seemed any less interested while sitting on the beach with his arms crossed next to DeAnna on their one-on-one date?
