Date #15: Lisa

Lisa W.: Maybe not all of the girls who made a video were pushed to the end. This is a new face to us, but not so for Bachelor Rick, unless he considers Lisa 2.0 new? Are updated versions always new and improved? Let's find out.



Date Recap: Seeing that the theme song for this date is Glee's rendition of "Jump" this date can't be taken too seriously," now can it? I was hoping for a little Glee reenactment with pj's in a mattress store, but the better part of me thought otherwise, knowing only bad things happen late at night. Pj's and a mattress store? We'll save those kinds of things for later, much much later. Back to the date here. This date starts off at Lisa's place of employment, a beauty salon. Seeing that it's "after hours", and it clearly looks like no one is inside Rick's left to question, "Do I just walk in?" Nah, ring the door bell. Rick's really hoping Lisa's idea of a good time isn't a hair cut, seeing that he did just point out to us that he took care of that this morning. Rick, don't you know better than to never tell a date what you're hoping NOT to do? Fifteen dates later and you're still learning. Hopefully by round two you'll be a pro at these things. Back to the salon scene, Lisa, we learn from Rick's recap, is not just Lisa anymore, she's a new and improved "Lisa 2.0." Maybe the new girl has learned to be a bit more forward in her dating quest. She does mention in her subtle, or not so subtle ways, "Sorry, I'm just putting lotion on my hands" . . . hint hint. Looks like she's ready for a little session of Bachelor Rick's infamous hand holding action, or any action really. I hope you brought your A-game. And just like that they're off to a little high school fun at Sky High Sports...I'll leave the sky high jokes behind on this one. Looks like Rick also forgot that mentioning he's on the Mormon Bachelor, to people waiting in line, is still considered awkward, especially when they're teenagers. Had he been in a wife beater it might have been a different story. It definitely would have been different for his perspiration levels. When your body's used to mental push-ups as your main form of exercise and lots of In N' Out as your main means of nourishment, jumping on the tramp is considered quite the workout. I hope Lisa wasn't completely disgusted by you. If there's no PDA tonight, we'll understand why. After watching the two, jump, and jump, and jump, and flip, and toe touch, and jump, and jump, and land in the styrofoam pit time and time again, I got a little bored. We've now covered the bases for amusement parks and acrobatics. Check those off the list. Once Rick discovered his inability to do a back flip, off to Balboa Island they went to indulge in frozen banana's from the banana stand. I wish we could say the two walked away hand in hand, but apparently Ricky didn't pick up on her subtle hint from earlier in the evening, and they just walk away side by side. Poor Lisa. One of the few girls who didn't get to hold Ricky's hand, and imagine for a brief second, that his could have been the last she'd ever have to hold. I guess we all know what that means. I think this is the first date in awhile where there was no real touchy touchy involved, whatsoever. At least they said good bye with high fives, and really, I can't think of a classier way to end a date.

First Impressions: Knowing the two have met before, Rick and Lisa 1.0 that is, and things just weren't there for him, her, or either of them, usually it's a good indicator that things just aren't going to go anywhere the second time around either. Even with the new Rick and Lisa 2.0, I think the verdict remains the same. She had great hair though.

Second Date Potential: Low. I think Lisa is cute, she seems nice, fun, down to earth, and would make a good friend. Unfortunately, even with her new and improved self, I don't think Bachelor Rick was feeling it beyond friendship on this one. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Surprises: Was he excited or bummed to see that it was Lisa? The lack of hand holding, even after she made it apparent she was looking forward to that, or any other PDA for that matter, sure caught me by surprise. Why didn't his signature move come out in this one? Lisa, I really hope you've read the book, or have seen the movie, "He's Just Not That Into You." Vital lessons can be learned from that. You may be cute, but we can't win them all.

TMB Excitement Level: I'm sure he had fun with 2.0, I just don't think it was fun enough that he'd want to spend an entire evening alone with her again. Maybe she'll become his new barber, (do people even use that word anymore?) but I don't think she'll become more than that.

Creativity Points: Since this date was sponsored by the author of "There's no Place Like Home Evening" and this date resembled just that, a BYU FHE, I'm not sure if that was a creative spin-off, or the lack thereof. So, we'll stick with giving her a five and call it good. 

Final Thoughts: Bachelor Rick had some strong views on the old version of Lisa and we just don't see him overcoming those. Good luck to you though, Lisa. Most of the time it's not you, it's him. But this time it might be you. Sorry. Just remember, "there's always money in the banana stand."

So, are we dead on or dead wrong on this one?