'The Bachelor': An open letter to poor Moana

Evan Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 08:07 PM EST

Moana is the best looking woman to ever be on the Bachelor/Bachelorette. Simply gorgeous.

peavey Wed, Aug 22, 2007 at 12:54 PM EST

i think moana is the most genuine woman in this season of the bachelor. and i believe that is why she lasted. but travis chose to play safe with his choosing sarah. moana would've been better for him. but, oh well, i think moana will find a much better and a much deserving guy for her.

rein Wed, Aug 22, 2007 at 01:03 AM EST

well i guess aside from moana is more beautiful than sarah she's really true to herself even she's quiet and even she didn't answer the questions of travis father is because it's really hard to explain the feeling of being inlove. moana and travis look good together and you can feel the chemistry between them. sarah is beautiful and very energetic but her qualities orher characteristic is not for travis..... moana and travis forever

Oksana Tue, Aug 21, 2007 at 04:05 AM EST

Dear Moana. You are absolutely the most beautiful / smart / charming of all those girls, and that's the reason, they treated you like they did. It's them, who have a problem, and let their problems not become yours. You couldn't do any better, because you were just yourself. It's definitely Travis, who lost this game. And I guess you know, that he is even not together with Sarah. As the result, he has nothing. All this was just like for fun, for making a show on TV. I am so sorry, that you had this sad experience with all this "show", because for you it wasn't just a show. I really hope, you don't hate all men on the planet now, and I hope, you'll find (or maybe already has found) a man, who deserves you, your real soulmate. I hope, you're having a great life and don't meet too much disappointments on your lifepath. All the best to you, keep smiling and stay cool :-) Warm thoughts from Oksana, Denmark.

Päivi Tue, Aug 14, 2007 at 03:29 AM EST

Hello, Moana! Greetings from Finland, Northern Europe! You were simply the best alternative Travis had, but what can I say? Men are not so smart. :D No, but I hope you'll find the love of your life - forget Travis and get a man good enough for you. BTW, I have to give you some credit for speaking Italian - some of the girls really made a fool of themselves by trying to speak French or German! :D Not that I speak or write perfect English... ;)

Tom Mon, Jul 2, 2007 at 04:04 PM EST

Hi Moana! I just saw the episode where you got the final fourth rose. By the end of the show I was trembling. I just had to go on the net to find out what happened later. Sorry to read what you had to go through. If it makes you feel any better -- you really touched the heart of someone here in Denmark. I hope you find love, courage, strength and power against what you fear.

Joam Sat, Dec 9, 2006 at 02:04 PM EST

Moana, beautiful Moana, you were the best of them all. Hot, pretty, beautiful, intelligent, classy, stylish... anything... you have it all. You HAVE TO BE the next Bachelorette. The show would be so popular. MOANA FOR BACHELORETTE.

ai Tue, Aug 8, 2006 at 10:36 PM EST

I think emotional, deep Moana would have been perfect for the boring, bland Travis. They seem to make up each other's deficiences. Moana's glass is overflowing, while Travis is a little on the empty side. She would have brought flavor and spice into his boring life, while he would have brought balance and calm into hers.

ai Tue, Aug 8, 2006 at 10:36 PM EST

I think emotional, deep Moana would have been perfect for the boring, bland Travis. They seem to make up each other's deficiences. Moana's glass is overflowing, while Travis is a little on the empty side. She would have brought flavor and spice into his boring life, while he would have brought balance and calm into hers.

Anders Wed, Apr 26, 2006 at 11:52 AM EST

Moana, I fell in love with you! But lets keep it a secret, I dont want my girlfriend to know... // the Swede

Layla Tue, Mar 14, 2006 at 08:05 PM EST

Dear Moana,
Please tell us that you are over that idiot Travis. You couldn't really like a guy who doesn't like French food, could you? You are so much more worldly and sophisticated than that dip. And how could you like someone who went along with that SHAM Travis/Sarah pairing. I would have believed Travis and Chris Harrrison over Sarah. What a jerk! I want to hear about wonderful things happening in your life and I'm sure they will! You will find someone far, far better than that nincompoop. Your dad was right!

Bre' Wed, Mar 8, 2006 at 03:04 PM EST

Moana is a crazt Bitch. Borderline psycho and needs help. You could tell through the entire show. Cooking for everyone...she was trying way to hard to make people like her and they all saw right through her. Travis just wanted some ass from a woman of mystery..that's all...he could tell she was crazy.

Freddie Wed, Mar 8, 2006 at 11:11 AM EST

Let me have a good laugh. I just read in the e-news that Travis and Sara anounced their break up. Now Travis will really regret his choice and i hope Moana doesn't let him back in her life after him saying to her that "their relationship was too formal ..." Moana you deserve better than this. I wish you the best and i am sure you will find real love that doesn't need to be explained or cannot be explained . Take care

paige Sat, Mar 4, 2006 at 09:42 AM EST

Moana is much too beautiful and sophisticated for a shallow, emotionally barren male like Travis. Moana, thank your lucky stars Travis proved himself to be the weak person that he clearly is. If he truly loves Sarah, then I take this back. Either way, Moana is so far above Travis and his goofy family. Travis' father appeared to "hate" Moana perhaps because secretively, she is the kind of woman he always wished he had but was too afraid to go after. Oh well, like father like son, I guess. I sincerely hope we see more of Moana. She is an inspiration to all woman. She is what a REAL woman looks like.

Leo Fri, Mar 3, 2006 at 11:24 AM EST

i think moana is much better off. he was the hottest bachelor yes, but not the most exciting. i think moana could have benefited from taking a valium before the final day, but you can't change things now.

as for sarah. my friends and i almost threw up everytime she said "i'm from NASHVILLE" which occurred 4 times a show. i mean this girl has a lot to offer; a mini van probably with the bumper sticker "honk if youre from nashville" followed by a larger banner of "doctor's wife". she also has mastered the art of peck kissing. travis should be lucky to get some tongue action on special occasion. watching those two kiss was really digusting. not only was it forced, but it was just really unnatural. good thing for travis that he reeled sarah in with all those, "youre such a good friend" lines. nothing says long term romance and passion than that. im also sure that sarah and his mother will be bonding beautifully over a couple cans of hair spray trying to master teased hair.

but i cant be too harsh. travis did get what he was looking for; a life time of missionary. you go travis. good choice.

Layla Fri, Mar 3, 2006 at 08:54 AM EST

I am a big Moana Fan and believe she is lucky that Travis didn't pick her. She is far too smart, sophisticated, unique, etc...etc...etc... for that dud. On that note, I think ABC went too far this season. Moana and her entire family were made to look nuts and I am angry. I want them to do something, anything, to make it up to her. Does anyone know the best way to write to this show?

Nichole Thu, Mar 2, 2006 at 09:36 AM EST

Moana, I can't express enough how dissapointed, and shocked that you were not chosen. Your dates and any communication with him was beyond any words that could be described, so in interviewing with family, and your long pause, I felt you deeply because you feel so much that you can't even explain the feelings or the words, it just lives inside you in a way that noone could ever understand almost. You were the one, your beautiful, you have endured a bunch of bee bop, gossipy, high school prom queen, jock lovin morons. They were jsut as much jealous of you as Travis was challenged by you. You have everything a man could want in a woman. Do not crawl back into your shell Moana, You have a mind and heart that should never hide, you have stood up for women who don't put up with other people's crap, your are honest, intelligent, and you conduct yourself strong. I think about Travis's loss everyday since the show and can't believe he missed out on one of teh most romantic and lasting love life he coudl have ever wanted. I have read tons of articles, and you are the one, you have any idea how many women want to go to Nashvile and give him a piece of mind. Sarah is nice and all, but she is a fake all-american wanna be, never saw the chemistry like I did with you and him..ever..was so sure you were the one, but you know what Moana, you still are, belive me you gained more attraction and attention since the show than you can imagine, you will find love, throw that shell you wanna crawl in away, god bless, and take care dear, you'll be fine, with love, mysticmoon0409,Indiana

Nat Wed, Mar 1, 2006 at 05:27 PM EST

Moana is a ticking time bomb. The first week off her psyco meds and you'd see a complete emotional meltdown. I mean geesh, even knowing she was on tape and millions of people would see her, she could not control her outbursts. Imagine how nutzoid she would be in real life pressure situaitons. She is obviously a beautiful, but very troubled young woman. Take it from someone who married someone just like her, you do not want to live in that nightmare.

Marni Wed, Mar 1, 2006 at 04:50 PM EST

Moana:I felt very sad to see you devistated when Travis turned you down. I was in shock. I was so sure you'd get picked after how well your date went with Travis's sister, brother-in-law and their neices. Just because Travis didn't fall in love with you doesn't mean you did anything wrong. I don't think you should regret that you opened up because it didn't work out. I think you have a lot to offer and shouldn't crawl back into your shell. I am very sure you will find the man you are meant to be with since you are a wonderful person. (I'm sorry it sounds cheesy, I'm just 12 years old just to be honest, and I'v watched this show with my older sister for almost 4 years now so that's why I can understand the show) Anyway, I wish you the best and I really hope you're feeling better about this.

w Wed, Mar 1, 2006 at 01:22 PM EST

WTF? Why is America in love with a woman who can't even answer a simple question like "what do you see in my son?" And a woman who literally snaps at the fatehr of a man who she supposedly loves when he asks her such a simple question. I'm sorry, but I have never been so happy for someone not to be chosen! All I wanted her to do all season was answer a question straight forward with a real sentence and not talk about being rocked to the core and recognition and soul shining...and the crying? I'm sorry, but I could never imagine a normal man wanting to be with such an emotional basketcase. Moana left me wanting to smack her after every show. Thank God Travis chose the woman who realizes that you aren't going to look into someone's eyes and see your soul shing back at you after just a few weeks...I mean really...

Tico Town Wed, Mar 1, 2006 at 01:01 PM EST

Moana, you rock. If Travis was smart, he'd check out the girls' Moms -- cause that's them in the future. Moana's mom is hot. Moana is hot. Looks aside, Moana is the bomb. She's intelligent and thoughtful. I wish Moana all the best... she really is a great gal.

Emmanuella Wed, Mar 1, 2006 at 09:37 AM EST

I HATE WHAT TRAVIS DID TO YOU I WAS SHOCKED OF COURSE BECUASE HE WANT SPEAKING WITH HIS HEART HE WAS SPEAKING WITH HIS MIND I STARTED TO CRY WHEN I SAW THE END OF THE FINALY HOW HURT YOU WERE I DONT THINK HIM AND SARAH WILL LAST LONG HE IS STUPID AND I THINK HE ONLY CHOOSE HER BECAUSE SHE WAS THE ALL AMERICAN KINDERGARDEN TEACHER AND HE THOUGHT THATS WHAT AMERICA WANTED TO SEE HE WAS MISTAKEN IM 14 AND I SWEAR I WIIL NEVER WATCH THAT SHOW ANYMORE ITS A GAME THE BACHELOR GETS TO HURT THESE WOMEN ITS JUST CRUEL HE AND SARAH WONT LAST LONG!!!!

Kim Wed, Mar 1, 2006 at 12:25 AM EST

I just found this while crusing on another site - Not Surprising at all. Moana deserves much more than this guy had to offer and obviously his choice didn't last. No surprise. She looked good on paper and that's about all I can write about Sara. Anyway, here is the link:
http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/the_bachelor_8/2006_Feb_28_breakup_rumor

It even says that Travis did not want the words he uttered to Sara, "I love you" in the final show because it would not be fair to her, now that they are no longer together - SHOCKING ... not :)

Mary and Lia Wed, Mar 1, 2006 at 12:15 AM EST

Moana,

Without a doubt Travis blew it. From the beginning we knew you were the best. You were the most honest bachelorette that has ever been on this show. Our hearts broke for you when you were in the Limo. My eight year old son cried with you as did I. At that point the show was over and there was no need to watch any longer. Travis was probably intimidated by your intelligence and beauty because, when he kissed you it seemed like magic with Sarah it was nothing special. In months from now he will probably realize his mistake. As for you we wish you the best. Even though it hurts remember that you were real and one day you will meet that special person. Don't hesitate to open up again because true love does really hurt and you will receive that love back from the right person. We admire you for the way you conducted yourself on the show, your poise and your intelligence. You have made us and so many other viewers want to know you. Even the relationship with your step-mother showed what a great person you must be. Sarah's seemed so fake when her mom came on the show. The best to you.

Kim Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 11:39 PM EST

Moana,

I just wanted to write because I really felt disappointed for you when I watched the finale. Travis made the "safe" choice and I do believe he will regret that decision. You are deep and introspective and would have challenged him, while Sara seemed to say all the right things, to me anyway, it seemed scripted; not to mention the dollar signs in her eyes.

Anyway, I usually hate the reality shows but I started watching because I thought you added a lot of class to a show that was so contrived and seemingly trivial. I realized how after being in Paris and meeting someone, getting to know them, etc. that anyone placed in the situation would develop feelings and emotions regardless of how contrived it all is. It almost seems cruel, to me, because of the very real feelings involved. Travis is an idiot. It makes me think of the Robert Frost poem, about the road less traveled. You would have made all the difference ... it's too bad he was blinded by a script and deafened by words that held no meaning. How could one really answer a question like why you are good together or why you should be with someone. The answer involves feelings that are impossible to articulate. You always come up short with those explanations, unless like Sarah, you just answer the question with the scripted words that aren't real, but perhaps reassuring to those that do not understand.

Don't worry Moana, you deserve WAY BETTER than what you would have ended up with. It truly is his loss.

Candela Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 11:19 PM EST

hi!! i'm a girl from spain, i began looking bachelor with my family just a day i was sick a home, and they said a kind a look like moana, and i was really sad yesterday whem he didn't choosed her, i'm so sorry for he they hearted her a lot.

Daniel Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 11:07 PM EST

Travis picked a nice girlfriend and missed a great love. Moana and he brought out in each other creativity and excitement about life they hadn't known was there. Moana had the courage to embrace this and stand up to her parents; he didn't. True, great loves can be risky and even end in death, like Romeo and Juliet; but they don't always, and not risking is to choose to die. I am guessing that Moana expected a doctor's parents to be sophisticated and prepared herself accordingly; she wasn't ready that night to meet the sort of feet on the ground people they were and froze (not that she isn't feet on the ground herself; she is, and she did beautifully earlier in the day with his sister and brother in law and nieces). That's forgiveable, can occur to anyone. His little niece saw through it all to the truth. I want to think that his last decision was as straight, true, and right for him as the earlier ones, even if we didn't understand it, and I want to see Sarah as beautiful and creative in her own way, as a flower who can bloom with Travis and whom he can enjoy; but I didn't see any chemistry. Maybe the show edited it. I have trouble seeing how his attraction for her can last. My wife and I kept saying about Moana, as we watched the last episode, "That's class!" We loved her. Prayers and blessings to the three of them.

jay Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 10:42 PM EST

Agreed- whether or not he is a Republican is besides the point. My point was that he obviously wanted a simple girl in the end, and he got one (and not even a good looking one). At first I thought he would regret it, and suffer for it, but a guy as dense as Travis lacks the capacity to understand his mistake and the depth of experience he missed out on (hence, the reference to Bush).

mr Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 10:26 PM EST

I agree he is a moron, but I wouldn't assume he is a republican, quite the contrary

mr Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 10:23 PM EST

Yeah, a neo-con would have had armpit hair as a pre-req for his dream woman. Stop the stereotyping!

Jay Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 10:19 PM EST

He didn't dump Moana because he's a neo-con, ok. Chill out. I only meant that he's a simple minded "country folk" who can't handle a woman like Moana. Do you have a better explanation?

MR Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 10:12 PM EST

Yeah, right, this is Bush's fault as well.
What the FK?!! Why do you have to brigng Bush into this, you idiot!!

Jay Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 10:04 PM EST

Either Travis was afraid to follow his passions and go after a real woman, or he's a simple-minded-Bush-voting dupe from Nashville. At first, I was inclined to give him the benefit of the doubt and assume that he just wimped out to avoid the inevitable clash with his family. However, I now think it's the latter case. Moana lucked out. She's far too sophisticated for him in the long run.

Jessica Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 09:41 PM EST

I am a huge Moana fan... Travis does not deserve her. First of all, that man is a huge BORE... he has no passion whatsoever. It's a bit creepy. Moana is deep and intelligent and passionate and he could not take it because he does not possess the depth she does. That other BORE Sarah S., is perfect for him. She will be a typica doormat housewife who won't ever challenge him. She was obviously SOOOO excited he is a doctor...it was sickening. She is not even that pretty either. She also BLABBED about winning, I live here in Nashville and I knew right in the beginning that she won...word got around. If I ever see that couple in person, I will laugh because those are 2 of the most boring people I have ever watched. Word here in Nashville is that Travis is looking for jobs here...not in the mountains as he stated on the bachelor. Either way, he is a bore and so is his girlfriend.

Shannon Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 09:06 PM EST

Anyone notice that Travis "Shush"ed Sara? She was, of course, being a huge dork and pathetically attempting to explain her empty, 3rd-grade perspective of their love, and he "Shush"ed her!

He wouldn't have done that to Moana. He respects her too much, and he knows Moana wouldn't have it. Travis is like all the other doctor fellows that I know (Ali G. did have some sort of a point folks!). They want a safe little wife that they can control. Unfortunately Travis opted for the smaller in brain, not the smaller in size. Sara's mom? Genes do play a part in our physical make up. Moana- honey, you are too cute and too smart for this dude. God has totally blessed you. The guys are more than likely currently busting down your door!

Maggie Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 08:54 PM EST

I think Moana scared "Dr.Dork" with all her emotional outbursts, or he is just another bland misogynist that is exclusively looking for a low maintenance, unobtrusive woman to tend house and raise the kids. Although let's keep in mind that ER residents are the candidates that did not have the credentials to go on to better residencies. We may all be giving him way more brain cell credit than he deserves.

Jeff Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 08:41 PM EST

The ring on the chain was pretty lame. If you not gonna propose to the woman, why bother? I guess if the network is going to pay for everything (including the ring), you don't turn anything down.
Travis kept himself emotionally detached the whole time. I mean, these women are conveying to him the depths of their feelings for him and all he can do is smile and say "thank you"? I get the sense the guy is clueless about love, is a confirmed bachelor and went along for the ride.

Deena Marie Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 08:39 PM EST

Dear Moana,

How's it going girly? Yep I am another post that you probably don't see. I know it's been a while now since the ending of the Bachelor for you, we all watched the ending last night. I know those tears so well, however I am confident that you are feeling sooo much better now. I understand 100% how utterly horrible the girls acted on the show, they were jealous of you, but you know that already. You either have it or you don't and you do... in so many ways. I am 24, Italian, I can relate, have this "Like a drifter, I was born to walk alone" attitude. When I noticed you on the Bachelor the only way for me to describe you was like this fabulous ray of sunshine. You are smart and witty, with a fantastic attitude. You are the most awesome person I have ever seen and i sincerly wish you and I knew eachother. You when your ready, will meet a guy who can give you all the love you deserve. You are so beautiful inside and outside and by far the coolest in my book. You made an impression on my heart that will last forever. Good luck in Cali......

Sincerly,

Deena Marie

Doug Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 08:19 PM EST

Moana,
I am very sorry things did not work out like you had hoped. I am also sorry that you got caught up in all the "BS" in the first place. But really, how can a meaningful relationship develop under such circumstances? So Sarah won the competition? What did she really win...a ring on a chain and an empty promise? As Yogi Berra once said, "It's hard to make predictions, especially about the future!" I'll leave it at that.

I think the program viewers liked you more than all the other women because you were....you. But then you eventually caved in to all of the make-believe nonsense just like the others. Darn! And you cried way too much! I kept yelling at the TV, "Lord, Woman.....get hold of yourself!!!!" And the questions from the parents. Why didn't you just say, "Look, Travis is a nice guy, I dig his chili, and I'd like to get to know him better"! Why go any deeper for a family you don't even know? Besides they seemed a little weepy and strange, don't you think?

OK, we all learned something from your experience so I'll stop the Monday morning quarter backing with all of the woulda, shoulda, coulda's...... Bottom line is....you are a real find for any man. I think most rational men would agree with me here. You have all the right stuff.......good looks, street smarts, honest-to-God intelligence, kindness, tenderness and a little bit of an "edge". Truthfully, I think the "edge" and your intelligence scared the he## out of Travis. He seemed like he could not handle it. When Travis was asking you something about "Why the girls did not like you, even after you cooked all those gourmet meals for them?" and he kept pushing you for an answer......and you gave him that look....just for an instant...it was your eyes and tone of voice that seemed to say, "I am going to explain this, but I am really getting annoyed that you are ruining this fine dinner I have cooked just for you on this special occassion, by asking me these dumb-a## questions????" Bravo!!! Travis would rather have had "grins and golly goshes" with orange rind teeth for an answer, I am sure.

Moana, you did good. In the final moments, at least you did not run away from your feelings like Travis apparently did. You walked away with your pride and dignity. Now go find another man and fall in love. This time for real. Kindest Regards and Godspeed.

Yusef Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 07:56 PM EST

It's clearly evident this guy went with the "safer" bet, and this is fine considering he's a product of his environment...i.e. check out his parents. On another note, I think it's best for Moanna that she didn't get into the entrapment of a committment with Travis in particular. Although, it's unforunate Moanna let her emotions or the lower senses of her brain cause her to feel so much pain over this, but that's how life is; and nonetheless, Moanna seems like the type of girl who will use this experience as another lesson that was lived and subsequently learned...the future holds much better for...trust me. Her character is undoubtedly sound, in that she harness both the ability to be strong and soft, be objective and a bit imaginative...I'm sure she'll be fine. I'm not certain whether she will read this or not, however, presuming she does, never give up, be patient, and always remember your self-worth, never change who you are, and wait for that one who will appreciate you for you and not just think "oh, she's different, that's neat," wait for the one who will think "she's not different, she's exactly what I've been waiting for..."

Best,
Yusef

P.S. Doesn't Travis look like a young George W.? .... :P

George Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 07:27 PM EST

A real life American version of the movie "Like Water for Chocolate". Disgusting. He'll never get her out of his mind...which is appropriate punishment for being such a tool in the end.

cali Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 07:06 PM EST

Moana,
It broke my heart to see you crying but I want to say, as loudly as I can, you are not a fool. It was not foolish for you to think you and Travis would be together, it was not foolish for you to expose yourself to him--it was brave. It was admirable. It's hard enough to be ourselves in daily interactions, much less in a situation as surreal and intense as this one must have been for all of you. There's nothing wrong with showing other people our true embarrassing selves--what else do we have? What good does it do us to protect ourselves? What do we think we're protecting ourselves from anyway? Embarrassment? Empty as air. Can't really do us harm unless we let it. You conducted yourself with grace throughout (except perhaps for a moment at the house with the girls. But so what.) and you should be proud of yourself for allowing yourself to be touched, vulnerable, to take a chance in life. It's a strange journey and all we've got is the journey.
I wish you the best of luck going forward.

RON Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 06:22 PM EST

WISH YOU LUCK! ALSO PLEASE BE THE NEXT BACHELORETTES - ABC SHOULD REALIZE THE RATING WILL BE REALLY HIGH,IF YOU ARE THE NEXT ONE.

Ron Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 06:14 PM EST

Moana,
There's a contemporary Zen master who says, in effect, "if you have a sense of need for your partner in a relationship, that relationship is narcissistic. In a healthy relationship, it's a mystery how or why you're together."

I think you intuited before this whole thing started that you would be hurt. No wonder you had cold feet at the beginning! But you had the courage to be honest about being unsure, about not being impressed, and later about being in love. That's class, that's integrity. I hope, like another writer here, that you wait until you're not famous anymore, then go out and find someone who is capable of appreciating what you offer. I mean, you're sitting there with his parents, having so many emotions, so much to say that you're not able to say anything...because you have too much integrity to reel off inanities. I think you KNEW, somewhere inside you knew that they couldn't hear you, not really, that nothing beyond the surface of your personality was being seen. You and his family were not on the same wavelength, and in that situation you could do nothing but make the situation worse. You wisely chose to say nothing.

I think you and Travis would have had many colorful fights, but his life would have been expanded...perhaps more than he wanted.

I was so sure you would be picked. It must be devasting, but please don't shut down and become bitter on the one hand or arrogant on the other. You've come too far, are too much admired. What might have been never was. Courage, intelligence, and vulnerability look very, very good on you.

Savi Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 05:29 PM EST

Moana,
On a fashion and beauty note, thank you for not following the "Bachelor Women" masses with the bleached hair and Juicy track suit look. You are by far the most beautiful and stylish bimbo, I mean character, to grace The Bachelor. However, perhaps he dumped you for wearing fur. Note to the brother-in-law - Sears is having another sale.

Aly Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 04:52 PM EST

Moana was the most genuine and real person on there. I don't blame her for holding herself back and not always spilling her thoughts and feelings and analyzing over every little detail. She wasn't the jealous skank. She didn't act mysterious. That's just how she is. She is a unique and honest person. She deserves better than Travis. I hope she finds what she's looking for. She inspires me.

Jessica Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 04:46 PM EST

I think we missed something. For most of the season, Travis and Moana have looked at each other directly, up to the disgusting "but". They had a connection that I didn't see between him and Sara. So why suddenly at the end did Travis now look at Sara with so much affection? Did a lot of important connection-making scenes end up on the cutting room floor to preserve the surprise? Or is Travis another idiotic guy who will only fall for a woman he can picture himself with?

Tony Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 04:31 PM EST

Moana, Be thankful.

Be thankful he didn't choose you, you would have had all sorts of problems with his family. His family was just plain weird, I would tell Travis sister to go to he.... Who are they to question you the way they did, there the ones who tried to make you look like a fool on National TV, not Travis.

Moana, you need to find someone who YOU are into and not someone who just accepts you and understands you.

P.S. To Travis's mother, get a haircut

elle Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 03:27 PM EST

Although I liked Moana I thought in the end Sarah was a better match for him. Moana was always crying, she said that 'I've never looked at a person and had them see my soul' or whatever line about 4 times. The first time it was sweet, after the 4th time it was like - give me a break find something new to say.

She is a great and beautiful girl, but it's not like people need to idolize her because she cried and tried to act all 'deep and intelligent'. She couldn't even answer a simple question about why she liked him - she just let the awkward silence go on and on.

Sarah was a better fit for him, after all Travis is very bland himself.

Moana let her intelligent self get deluded and immersed in the fairytale just like every other girl - she just played a different tactic and game. Going for the mysterious seductress approach - but it's just an image in the end; just like every other girl there.

I wish Sarah and Travis luck, and I hope Moana finds what she needs and someone to love. She needs to stop fooling herself and buying her own story about how she is never vulnerable blahblahblah and that way she will find someone to love who loves her. We get it, you are so mysterious! Get over yourself and you will find true happiness.

One thing is to be too naive, another thing is to be so into your own analytical mind that you put yourself on a pedestal and act the victim and like no one is good enough to reach you because you are such a 'hurt soul'.

In the end that worked against her.

My opinion anyway.

Katrina Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 02:26 PM EST

MGS.. Looks are very decieving.. I wouldn't call Moana names, and as far as the Fantasy Date is concerned, were you there? Do you know for a fact? Wasn;t Sarah also taped agreeing to "forgo her individual room" YES I THINK SHE WAS. GROW UP PLEASE. It is called EDITING. Moana was always genuine with her feelings..

A person cannot live their lives for someone else.. it doesn;t quite work that way.

MGS Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 01:51 PM EST

she didnt go on the show to find a rich boyfriend? why was she on it again? somebody refresh my memory here. who buys into to all her weak and innocent BS? the tramp stamp tattoo pretty much says it all- she's got some major BAGGAGE. cant even answer a simple question about why she likes him, cries for sympathy... = RED FLAGS shooting up!!

i didnt fall for her crap for a minute. lets just say that nashville got his junk rocked on the fantasy date so he kept her around.

jill Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 12:50 PM EST

MONA ROCKS
STORK IS A DORK

christina Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 12:46 PM EST

Dear Moana
You touch me in away i have never been touched before. I seen myself in you in. I now believe i am a great person. I felt so bad about myself because the pain of my past still honets me everyday. Seeing you made me realize i need to give life a chance.I thank you for making me see the good i have to offer. Hold your head up and walk with pride. You are great....... I wish i could meet you because everything you are...

Jeff Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 12:25 PM EST

Like everyone else here I'm a fan of Moana. She appears to be an intensely passionate woman who can allow herself to open up and be vulnerable. But what's up with Moana being unable to articulate to Travis' family why she had such feelings for Travis? Was that question really such a surprise? Perhaps she was just unable to articulate those feelings in front of strangers and national television. So tell everyone that. The feelings are intense and private and you don't want to go into it with millions of other people.
And I don't mean to be crtical. She was one of the few women who were genuine.
Now Travis on the other hand is an ass. Moana opens up in a video message to you of the intense feelings she has for you and you continue to keep her in the game even though you don't have reciprocate feelings? How freakin cruel is that? Travis, Dude, you should of been kind and cut her a looooong time ago.

chat23 Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 11:17 AM EST

Moana: You were just too good for Travis! And he was unfortunately blind to your incredible charms. You are a beautiful, amazingly poised, intelligent woman, that luckily escaped the clutches of a perfectly boring, uninteresting, dud. You are a sophisticated person with depth of spirit, and a yearning to understand yourself and the world around you. You are interesting and interested. Travis on the other hand, is just not up to your standard. Yes he is sweet, and a gentleman. And he seemed to have true feelings for you. But he went with the choice that was good "on paper". I think he will wake up months from now and hit himself on the head for the poor judgement he exercised. By then, you will have moved on. Waaaaayyy on...

SK Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 11:04 AM EST

Moana moana

I felt terrible seeing you crying but BELIEVE me - its was for your best that Travis did not pick you.

The guy is soft, patheticaly controled by his midwestern family and I guess you just were not fake perky country bumpkin enough to fit in with his all out anglo family- fck them

Move on - you are solid and I am positive you shall find a great soulmate.

A3K Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 10:54 AM EST

"Let me guess, you voted for Bush."

WTF does that have to do with anything? I know two Bush voters who wanted Moana to get what she wanted.

Anyway, did anyone else notice that the niece liked aloof unstable Moana more than the "perfect" Kindygarten teacher?

paula Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 10:45 AM EST

MOANA, WE LOVE YOU. KEEP YOUR HEAD UP HIGH. YOU DESERVE BETTER. TRAVIS JUST COULDN'T HANDLE YOU. BESIDES I THINK HE'S A MAMA'S BOY. HE LOOKED LIKE HE WAS READY TO THROW UP THE WHOLE TIME HE WAS HUGGING THE OTHER GIRL. I CRIED WITH YOU. YOUR A BEAUTIFUL PERSON.

Mrs. Scorpio Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 10:27 AM EST

Moana,

You are a class act and are one of the few bachelorettes in Bachelor/ette history who has been honest, forthright and true to herself throughout the so-called "journey." I hope Travis sees the clip of Sarah talking about how upset she was about you and sees what a huge mistake he has made. But perhaps they deserve each other. Seeing his family, it appears that he's not equipped to handle a real relationship with a real, mature woman with depth and substance. We hope you find a better man than Travis.

Scorpio Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 10:00 AM EST

Dear Moana,

I can't tell you how disappointed my wife and I were that Travis Dork chose the one-dimensional sorority girl (whose most intellectual offering throughout the show was to sigh, "Travis is perfect for me," followed by a giggle — or to call you a bitch, always a nice sentiment from a kindergarten teacher) over you.

The editors of the show must work in CIA black ops as well, because they showed absolutely NO chemistry between the good doctor and the southern belle. I mean, I've gotten more passionate hugs from strangers in church than the ones those two shared.

But, he's made his choice, we wish them well, and now we can all move on.

Especially you, and Moana, here's the good news: You now know what level of love you deserve, so go forth and find it...or let it find you, as it surely will. And let's be fair: it's probably a good thing that Travis didn't choose you, because let's face it, the guy has not the first clue how to handle a woman of your depth and spirit.

Would you consider being "The Bachelorette"?

R.L.D Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 09:46 AM EST

Hi Moana,

I am so so shocked. From the day you dropped those other woman and put your foot down, I was cheering you on. By the Finale I had so much confidence that Travis was going to pick you.
Unbelieveable and disgusted when he picked Sarah. The biggest mistake he made and I strongly believe he will regret it down the line.
You are certainly a beautiful woman inside and outside, intelligent, soft spoken, loving and caring and an outgoing young woman.
You deserved so much more after opening up your heart to that bonehead Travis and he turns you down simply as someone else stated "He isn't a man to stand up for himself and make his own decisions".
I know that you've learned so much and have become a much stronger young woman.
If there's anything I can say it's simply don't let yourself down or give up b/c you didn't win. Go back out there and know for a fact that your dream man is still out there with so many doors that will open for you.
I will ask however as I've seen it before watching "The Bachelor" Would you consider being the next
"Bachelorette?" If so I hope that you stick it to Travis that you were no fake and you are the genuine woman you've shown us all who have watched this show.
I can only wish you the very best and hope that you will continue your journey and not allow this to let you down.
I'm still a big fan of yours and hope that someday your dreams come true.

Take care
Ravi

Johanna Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 09:21 AM EST

Moana:
you deserve better ...
Don't feel bad about anything, no regrets!!
you were genuine all the way.
Travis made the wrong choice... But at least Sara was right, he is so perfect for her!!! :)

Freda Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 08:36 AM EST

Wow! What an amazing show last night. I'd never watched it before, but I found Moana to be an amazing character -- so beautiful, so peaceful, so poised. Unfortunately, I remember sucking in my breath when she leaned over and said to Travis, "I don't need you. I want you but I don't need you." And I said to myself, this is the moment, he'll either decide she's great or she's awful, right now. Basically, it came down to whether he wanted to marry someone who was her own person, or whether he wanted to marry someone who really wanted to glom onto him and have him become her identity. ("Hello, I'm a doctor's wife . .. ")

MOana was way too suave and cool to end up with a loser like Travis. And Travis's mom was basically racist. She didn't like Moana because she was too ethnic, although she never said that (or it was editted out).

I hope Moana does read this, because I want to say one thing. I married my husband despite his family's avid dislike of me, and it's difficult. EVery day it's difficult. They didn't like me because I was different (a different ethnicity, highly educated, etc.) and I always thought that love would conquer all, and that I would eventually win them over. I never did. And my husband always felt trapped between what he felt for me and what he felt for them.

Watching the show last night was exquisitely painful because it was SO real -- the palpable dislike which his parents felt for her, the way he felt trapped between his passion for her and his desire to please his parents.

As much as I wanted you to 'win', Moana, I also feel you can do much better than this guy. You're smarter than he is, and you're right, you don't 'need' him. My hope for you is that ten years from now when you're married to a great guy and living a fantastic life, you guys can sit on a couch somewhere and stick this in the VCR and laugh uproariously (kind of like now when many of us picture marrying our high school boyfriends with the Trans Am and the grateful dead posters in high bedroom) about the fate which you escaped.

Also, did any of you guys catch that part at the end when Travis is hugging Sarah and he's muttering, "I'm so happy, I'm so happy, I'm so happy," like it's a mantra and he's trying to convince himself? Haven't we all been there? Poor guy. Poor girl.

yourmom Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 05:48 AM EST

Moana,

I'm speechless. I agree with the others who said they might as well have turned the tv off after he let you go. I too thought it was some kind of joke. I too pictured you hanging out with him at the beach or some dark bar talking about what REALLY happened at the house (and making out or something of course) cause he has seen it on tv at this point, because he has either broken up with sara by now, or it was just a big joke.

I dont wish any harm on Sara or Travis. But...it does surprise me what passes for genuine, to him and to his parents. Not that Sara is bad. But she reminded me of the girl who dreamed of her wedding day since she was little -- and tried to be someone, never truly developing a self. Watching her try to impress his parents and siblings was hard to watch, uncomfortable, plain yucky. Watching the bachelor this season was like watching myself through you. But, by watching you I understand my own experience of life better. That was a gift to me! And you dont look like a fool. Everyone else does. And its okay to have your guard up, its okay to let it down, whenever you want. Trust your instints. They wern't wrong. You didn't make a mistake in believing things could work out with Travis. They very well could have. I personally believe he may have made a mistake, but only he knows the answer to that. I wish him the best, I dont think he understood the situation completley. It was hard to watch. You can trust yourself Moana, I guess that is all I am trying to say. You can believe in what your heart is telling you. And in the future, you dont need to feel guilty for having your guard up. Trust your instincts. Trust your heart, and your obvious intellect. Your truly blessed, and sometimes life is a greater challenge for those who are so blessed. Travis may have made a mistake, but I believe God won't forget you, he'll bring someone into your life that understands you even better. Maybe now he will have a much easier time finding you!

Carole Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 04:46 AM EST

Moana,

My husband and I were wondering if the show was fixed at the end. Were wondering if it was a ratings thing, and they asked Travis to pick Sarah knowing everyone knew in advance he would pick Moana. So as a thrill ...he was paid additionally to pick Sarah..but is he possibly really in touch with Moana today? Was this a Rating Stunt? Moana, just from you revealing your inner pain, is only going to make you a stonger woman today. If anything, what you may have experienced in the past, and taking risks to open up and share, and knowing you probobly swore you would never risk again, but sometimes, this in itself, is just the key you needed for what lies ahead for you. Maybe, just maybe...believe if you can that something greater is on its way for you. Maybe, you needed to experience opening up your soul, and being real and vulnerable is the one gift you can give yourself now, for the man that God truly has for you.

Look at it as a stepping stone...to something greater that is awaiting your journey...

I would be excited. *When God closes a door, he opens a window.

Look forward to see how your future evolves....

Cerelle Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 04:24 AM EST

A ring on a chain? Who the *&($%# gives a WOMAN (not a high school sweety) a ring on a chain. That was LAME! Moana was only class act on this show. The bachelor turned out to be a bore, despite his apparent love for adventure he plays it safe and boring with love.ZZZZZ.

Moana, now there is a quality, exciting woman. Full of passion and feeling. Hard to get to know, but worth the effort. Sweetie, you have nothing to be ashamed of. Like I said, you are a class act.

Cerelle

Katrina Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 03:19 AM EST

I just watched the finale of the Bachelor, I am DISGUSTED. Moana is a wonderful person, and did not deserve to have her heart broken because Travis was not man enough to make his own decisions.

I was not at all convinced that Travis was happy when he presented Sara with the "ring on a chain" - EXACTLY.. I will never watch The Bachelor again. I am thoroughly disgusted as I said before. It is such a shame, because I for one believe that this decision will haunt him for an extremely long time, if not indefinitely.

Moana keep your head up, God has a man in store for you, someone wonderful, just keep the faith.. sometimes in life we have to overcome these obstacles.. we can never stop learning. I know what you are going through believe me, you are experiencing the "dark night of the soul" you will survive and emerge as an even stronger woman. You will find happiness, do not let this take your joy and hope away. I am so sorry you had to go through this, I never like to see injustice like this occur, but just know that I don't think that YOU were the only one hurting because of this decision, and that was obvious by watching the show.

God Bless.

ailene Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 02:16 AM EST

WOW, all of you sit here and talk about this show as if it was YOUR life. I watched the show yet I don't sit here in my living room and judge anyone...Travis, Moana or Sarah. I liked both Sarah and Moana, they both had equally enduring qualities in very opposite yet wonderful in their own unique ways. Reality check!! Maybe sit down and see that some if not most of what is said here is as hipocritical as you can get! Geez

Rosie Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 01:27 AM EST

"Wife Material"? What kind of crap expression is that -- so you're saying Moana is not worthy to be someone's wife? Let me guess, you voted for Bush.

paul Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 01:23 AM EST

Travis fought off the temptation to go for the intriguing seductress and opted for a woman with character and obvious inner as well as outer beauty. Moana is someone you want to have a weekend affair with. Sarah is wife material. I knew Travis would fiure that out sooner or later. I wondered if the final reality episode would have Moana slitting her wrists in the limo. The girl is obviously unstable . . .

Rosie Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 01:17 AM EST

Moana,

Travis is unequivocably not the man for you. The way that you express yourself is far more intellectual and as Travis would utter when so frequently lacking an alternative expression, "You're really deep."
Let him to his good ol' boy American pie life. He most likely chose Sara out of convenience and familial approval -- boring, snore!!

a3k Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 01:10 AM EST

Stork is a dork. Period.

Clearly he was scared off by Moana and decided to go with the safe choice. He can go home to Nashville now and not have his house trashed and have to live under an assumed name as all the big haired Nashvillian harpies extract holy revenge on him for turning down the Christian kindergarten teacher former cheerleader with a heart of gold.

He gave her that show provided ring with the least amount of future commitment possible. It would've only been less of a deal if he'd shaken her hand and said he thought she was really neat.

Now in three months he can stop sleeping on the couch at her apartment and then he can move to Colorado and forget her name as she eventually gets to be as big as her mother. Meanwhile Dr. Travis will never quite find the right girl or more accurately never find that second adjective for his vocabulary.

Amazing.

Geez. Watched with my wife and we both agreed that after Moana got rejected we would have done well to just turn the TV off. We liked Moana and wanted her to not get hurt.

Now I hope she just goes underground for a while and waits until she's not famous any more. It looked like she could take something from the experience if she tries to learn from it and find a guy who'll be completely into her. She deserves it.

Ian Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 01:02 AM EST

Moana, I am glad he backed out because of his fear. You definitely deserve someone of better personality and braver heart. I admire your intelligence and honesty. Wish you best of luck on your journey. You are marvelous!

Travis Lost Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 12:46 AM EST

This is the first Bachelor finale that has left me feeling sick. The only woman who had real and deep feelings that were communicable with intelligent words, was turned down because of fear. Sara was a nice girl but there was no passion in either hers or Travis's face when they were together. Not to mention he had to keep shushing her during romantic moments! Not a good sign!!! I am sad for Moana at the same time all of America knows that she will follow her heart and find happiness. As for Travis he will be very lonely in a passionless marriage if he follows through with his decision. Having Moana back, after she heals, as the next bachelorette would be the best season of all time. Good luck Moana

Lacy Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 12:29 AM EST

Moana,
I am heartbroken after watching tonight's episode of the Bachelor. I understand terribly how hard that night must have been for you. All I know to say is that I hope you have been able to heal some of your wounds in the weeks since that night was recorded and that you haven't lost absolute faith in love. I'm lost and confused and don't know where my life is taking me and I've experienced unearthly pain, but I still have faith in love. There is a man out there who won't hurt you, Moana; one who won't mislead you or let your confidence in the relationship come back and slap you in the face. Keep hoping Moana, and don't let this get the better of you. Feel free to e-mail me if you need anything, because I won't be surprised if the airing of the finale tonight will bring back rushes of hurt feelings.

My Best,
Lacy

Domenica Tue, Feb 28, 2006 at 12:03 AM EST

Moana,

Screw that nerdy-ass couple and their boring hellish sex life. That guy is in for the worst wake-up call when he realizes that his Dad makes really stupid decisions for him. What a PUSSY!!!!

Mark Mon, Feb 27, 2006 at 11:57 PM EST

Moana
I am so happy you're not the one who has to hang the ring from her neck. You definitely deserve one on your ring finger. Can't wait to see you as the next bachelorette, but your so genuine....
OK forget it.

planet Mon, Feb 27, 2006 at 11:32 PM EST

Even though Travis has ZERO personality, Moana loved him and I love her so I was rooting for her to be with him. He's a freaking idiot who wants his 2.5 kids and the perky geeky wife with bad eyeshadow to match his mom's obnoxious southern hair. What a joke. I hope Moana is able to use this experience as an opening and some truly amazing man with a personality saw her on the show, seeks her out, and sweeps her off her feet. He and Sarah had no chemistry and just kept repeating "I'm so happy..." Sorry, wasn't feeling it AT ALL. I hope that living a half mile away from each other will somehow make their missionary position sex seem more gratifying. Find a real man, Moana. We love you.

courtney w Mon, Feb 27, 2006 at 11:31 PM EST

Moana,
My husband and I watched tonight's episode together-I'm 28, an RN w/ 2 boys with my husband of 8 yrs. We think you are so genuine, so real and a beautiful, classy lady who God has someone really special for. You are a sweet and intelligent woman who deserves a man who God chose just for you. You will do great things in your life with the gifts and talents you've been given. There is something very special about you that shines through even on t.v. Put the Lord in the center of your life and you'll be amazed of the blessings you will see in your life. God bless you in all you do! Courtney

dag Mon, Feb 27, 2006 at 11:27 PM EST

i hope moana will get back on her feet soon! she is a beautiful and intelligent woman who deserves nothing but the best. ---- girl, you rock, i'm sure you'll find the right guy, who will treat you like a queen - as you deserve it!!!

KP Mon, Feb 27, 2006 at 11:23 PM EST

Moana may feel like a fool now, but she'll feel like a lucky fool once she gets some perspective and realizes what a stiff Dr. Stork is.

Ramon Mon, Feb 27, 2006 at 11:11 PM EST

Moana is an amazing woman. I am married and I was watching the show with my wife and we were so impressed with her. She is much better than the others, she has a brain, she has a great personality, is loving, fun, interesting, etc.
The only reason why Travis did not choose her is because he is stupid, and actually in the long term probably he would not have been upto the expectations of Moana. She deserves a better, SMARTER man.

Pat Mon, Feb 27, 2006 at 11:00 PM EST

Moana Rocks!!1 Travis is an idiot!

michelle Mon, Feb 27, 2006 at 10:55 PM EST

don't you get it? travis is the lamest person and he definitely doesn't deserve moana! he just dumped her for a 'safe' marriage with that shithead susan.

Jason Mon, Feb 27, 2006 at 10:55 PM EST

M O A N A......

Don't ever change. You are the best!!! :)

kate Mon, Feb 27, 2006 at 06:03 PM EST

So glad that there are so many Moana fans. No one here (in TN) seems to understand why I like Moana! I echo all of the comments that others have posted: she has a brain, she's not full of cliches, and she's not trying to "win the race" as much as the other girls seemed to be.

I vote Moana all the way:)

Rae Sun, Feb 26, 2006 at 09:25 PM EST

Moana has some serious emotional issues. She cries all the time now! It's a total turnoff, I would think. If I were Travis, I would run for the hills. Would he really want to come home to this clearly emotionally unstable woman every night? Not that Sarah is a better option.

Sherry Sat, Feb 25, 2006 at 05:42 AM EST

Doe anyone know what ethnicity Moana is?? I saw her parents and her mom does not look white?

Kristi Wed, Feb 22, 2006 at 08:54 PM EST

Oh come on Sara B From Canada should deffinetly be the next bachelorette!

I LOVE YOU SARA

Hello Tue, Feb 21, 2006 at 01:44 PM EST

I just think this show is such bull...

How realistic is it that a seriously educated guy like the current bachelor hooks up with a gal with only a high school education?

ya...that's entertainment for you :)

brenda Tue, Feb 21, 2006 at 12:33 PM EST

I think Moana deserves travis, she's a lovely lady and she seems more truier towards her feelings for travis than the other ladies in the show. So Moana go after your man girl!

Paul Tue, Feb 21, 2006 at 10:48 AM EST

THANK YOU for this blog concerning Moana.
I was indifferent towards her when this new season of The Bachelor began. I thought she was very pretty and exotic, but nothing that really stood out above the others.
That all changed when I saw how vendictive the other women became towards her. And they became that way ONLY when they saw how much Travis liked her. Petty jealousy is a very ugly thing. And that's when I fell in love with Moana. She met their childish behavior with class and dignity. And her very REAL emotions towards Travis is something he obviously felt.
So the others can take a hike. Go Moana Go.

Barbie Thu, Feb 16, 2006 at 06:19 PM EST

Phew! What a way to boost the ratings. Let's just call this blood fest "The Moana Show." Talk about " Dog eat Dog. " It's no wonder that there are so many single women in their 20's and 30's. I found myself gravitating towards the under dog.[ No pun intended.] Moana is wise beyond her years. She's a player in life's infinite circle of obstacles. At the age of fifty five, I have been there,. done that. She's a shinning star. Unfortunately, men always seem to pick the plain Jane's over the beauty queens. The teachers of the world, offer men stability and don't threaten their masculinity. Most men seem to carry this sick perverted fantasy about their teachers. " The Teacher's Pet Syndrome."It's a bedroom thing. Travis would bore the wings off of a butterfly like Moana. Miss Tenn. is a perfect match for " The Doc. " Trust me. Doctors make the worst dates. Boriiiiiing! Watch and see for yourselves. "The Teach" will come out smelling like a rose.

Barbie Thu, Feb 16, 2006 at 06:16 PM EST

Phew! What a way to boost the ratings. Let's just call this blood fest "The Moana Show." Talk about " Dog eat Dog. " It's no wonder that there are so many single women in their 20's and 30's. I found myself gravitating towards the under dog.[ No pun intended.] Moana is wise beyond her years. She's a player in life's infinite circle of obstacles. At the age of fifty five, I have been there,. done that. She's a shinning star. Unfortunately, men always seem to pick the plain Jane's over the beauty queens. The teachers of the world, offer men stability and don't threaten their masculinity. Most men seem to carry this sick perverted fantasy about their teachers. " The Teacher's Pet Syndrome."It's a bedroom thing. Travis would bore the wings off of a butterfly like Moana. Miss Tenn. is a perfect match for " The Doc. " Trust me. Doctors make the worst dates. Boriiiiiing! Watch and see for yourselves. "The Teach" will come out smelling like a rose.

Tony Thu, Feb 16, 2006 at 11:59 AM EST

One other point, it seems that these girls are more into competion with each other rather than trying to win over the man of their dreams. When these girls get booted and start crying I have to wonder if it is because of losing the man or the more likely scenario of losing out to the other girl. I think they could care less about losing the man but the fact that they lost out to the next girl is what kills them.
Catty, Catty, Catty

Tony Thu, Feb 16, 2006 at 11:50 AM EST

First thing they need to do is get rid of that Host, he is such a cold fish.
Personally I wouldn't choose either of the remaiming two, you really don't know where there heads or intentions are at. If I had to choose I guess it would be Moana, Sarah looks like a deer in headlights.
Every rose ceremony take a look at Sarah's expression, it's really a turn-off.

John Thu, Feb 16, 2006 at 11:31 AM EST

Everybody seems to love Moana. While I agree with several things people have posted, she is an emotional train wreck. He is obviously drawn to her and should let it play out to see where it goes. Sarah is wound to tight, to needy, not ready to go hike mtns and the like, seems to want to start having babies (only in N'vlle). I would go for Susan because she is so hot. None of the three are going to work out long term, so might as well have some fun with the best looking one!!

Moana wins this one going away. Travis is a nice guy, a Doc, good looking but come on, I would love to see some average guy get in there and see if the "group think" still takes hold. These people get all wrapped up in winning each round, are cut off from other influences and people, it's no wonder these things dont work out!

Peri Thu, Feb 16, 2006 at 09:02 AM EST

Watching The Bachelor is like watching a car accident; you know it's going to be ugly but you can't help rubbernecking anyway. This is the new genre of Non-Real Reality TV... predictable, barely entertaining yet highly addictive. One guarantee from this? Travis and his final rose recipient will not be sashaying down an aisle in wedded bliss but will both make a lot of money and have their over-extended 15 minutes of fame while the rest of the audience waits for yet another new Bachelor...

Loriluv Tue, Feb 14, 2006 at 11:38 AM EST

Happy Valentines Day folks. Did any one notice how Susan was trying her best to cry in the limmo when she was leaving? If she had started falling for Travis she would have had real tears. By the way I do think Travis is dull.

Rae Tue, Feb 14, 2006 at 12:19 AM EST

Can anyone clarify? I think that Travis was saying he liked that Sarah wasn't bad mouthing the other girls to him. My friends insist he was scolding her for doing it. What do you think?