Face-Off: Did DeAnna Pappas Make the Right Decision?
Jesse Csincsak. Jason Mesnick. The stunning Bachelorette finale last night, in which Jesse was chosen over Jason by the lovely DeAnna Pappas, has sparked massive reader responses - and is the subject of this afternoon's Face-Off ...
DID DEANNA PAPPAS CHOOSE THE BEST MAN IN JESSE CSINCSAK?
YES by mischalova
Kids can be awfully cute (see Rossdale, Kingston). But they can also create enormous amounts of pressure, causing certain third basemen to stray from marriage and have sex with exotic dancers named Candice Houlihan.
This is relevant to Deanna Pappas' decision to choose Jesse Csincsak over Jason Mesnick because the latter Bachelorette contender has a child. While this may endear him to many readers, it was an obvious turn-off to Deanna.
And isn't it her right to make that decision for herself, people?
Following her heart-wrenching, public rejection by Brad Womack, Deanna was still willing to put herself out there, still willing to open herself up to America in her quest for a soul mate. That takes guts.
Know what else takes guts? Earning a living as a professional snowboarder, the field chosen by Jesse Csincsak. It's an industry ripe with potential injury, yet not with a guaranteed monthly paycheck.
Sounds a lot like reality television star, doesn't it?
So instead of questioning Deanna Pappas' selection of Jesse, I'm here to praise it. Let's just hope one can avoid pain on the slopes of Colorado, while the other can avoid further pain in her heart.
NO by Free Britney
This celebrity gossip blogger's heart ached for Jason Mesnick last night.
After a full season of saying she wanted to settle down with a mature man with strong family values, with the goal of having children, DeAnna Pappas pulled a 180 at the last second and rejected the perfect candidate.
In his place, D got engaged to an awkward snowboarder.
Despite no discernible chemistry with Jesse Csincask, DeAnna Pappas let the right choice go in Jason Mesnick - a classy, sincere businessman from Seattle who - as we saw - has the right priorities and is great with kids.
The stark contrast in maturity was evident when the guys picked out rings for DeAnna (nice product placement BTW, Bachelorette). Jason was confident and collected. Jesse was about to puke at the prospect of "forever."
This is the guy she's supposedly marrying?
In the end, perhaps DeAnna Pappas just got cold feet. Maybe she was more in love with newfound fame and freedom than she is with Jesse, and couldn't bear the thought of settling down with the sure bet. At least not yet.
Collateral damage: A nice guy finishing last yet again.
Did DeAnna Pappas make the right move getting engaged to Jesse Csincsak (left) on The Bachelorette - or was Jason Mesnick the better option?
July 8th, 2008 3:30 PM
Heck NO!! Definitely was rooting for Jason!
July 8th, 2008 4:52 PM
YES YES YES YES YES
July 8th, 2008 5:15 PM
What the heck is she thinking???!!! Jesse is cute, but if she wants to settle down, she picks a guy without a steady paycheck??? I think she's just got cold feet and decided to pick the "fun" guy. I predict the curse of the bachelorette lives on!!! I don't think they're going to last. (sorry De Anna)! By the way, Jason honey, call me!!! I don't mind being treated like a queen!
July 8th, 2008 5:22 PM
Not at all! Jesse told her that he had no idea what his future plans were for employment, why would she want to be with someone like that? I would never have given this guy the time of day and if my daughter ever thought about marrying a guy like him I would disown her.
July 8th, 2008 6:48 PM
I think Jason Mesnick should be the next bachelor!!! I think that there are plenty of women who would love to have a guy like Jason!!!
July 8th, 2008 6:51 PM
DeAnna ABSOLUTELY made the wrong decision, but her loss is someone else's game. Personally, I think Jason was too good for DeDe. ABC should definitely make him the next Bachelor!
July 8th, 2008 6:55 PM
NOOOO!!! Jeremy should be the next Bachelor! I think she can pick who she wants...everyone has their own heart....but put that Hottie Jeremy back on for all eyes to see. I thought Deanna was a little rude on the first sit down two weeks ago to Graham and Jeremy, but redeemed herself last night when confronted by Jason
July 8th, 2008 9:00 PM
Umm, hello? Jeremy - can anyone else say Serial Killer in the Making?
July 8th, 2008 9:09 PM
Yes. All about money isn't? A steady paycheck, a "well regarded" career, etc.. If someone doesn't fit that mold, they're not good enough right? There's nothing wrong with being a pro snowboarder. It's a wonderful career which takes dedication, passion and hard work. As much if not more than any other job. Difference is, you get paid less. I'm a ski instructor and I do get judged unfairly because of it. Jesse has passion and he didn't seem to only have it for the sport, but also for Deeana. No one can say she made the wrong choice. She's the one who spent time with him, who got to really know him and get passed the stereotype of the ski bum. I wish them happiness.
July 8th, 2008 9:38 PM
Isn't Deanna the only one who can decide who is right for her and who she loves. How can anyone else decide that. At first I thought Graham might win her heart but they had such a communication problem & it takes more than looks to make a lasting relationship.What amazes me the most is people say they want these bachelorettes, etc to find love, but only if they can decide who that person is. Love is not about who is the best looking or makes the most money. Jason best expressed it when he said that when he saw the way she looked at Jesse and wished she had looked at him like that. I don't see how anyone could have watched the rose ceremony & ATRC and doubted that she had not made the right choice. I saw more realness between these two than any other bachelor/bachelorette couple. We each have to find that person who we feel is right for us. I wish them much happiness
July 8th, 2008 9:51 PM
Deanna made a big mistake by chosing Jesse, what is wrong with her, she's not 16 yrs old anymore, first of all Jesse was the worst looking guy in the bunch, mind you looks is not the only thing but c'mon, Jesse has not steady job, so the whole reason for Deanna to have picked him is certainly only for fun for a while, I bet those two will not last very long
July 8th, 2008 10:05 PM
Deanna, Deanna, Jesse looks like he has been raised in a cattle farm, (she did not go for the looks) - that's is for sure, also, he has no decent job. Regarding her decision at the final episode, she is showing that she is totally immature or stupid. She is talking about having a family and interested in marriage, what in the world she's thinking. To Jason and Jeremy: be glad Deanna did not pick you guys, you probably would have been sorry being with her after couple months of real dating with this girl.
July 9th, 2008 12:13 AM
Sorry, but chemistry beats money any day. Jesse always seemed genuine and Jason was just plain smarmy. That may look good on TV but it would be like living with a salesman always trying to make the sale. He makes me itch and not in a good way.
July 9th, 2008 12:21 AM
Deanna made the wrong choice and she will live to regret it; just my opinion or maybe ABC edited Jessie's scenes to make us believe that she will pick Jason. I am still pissed off and hope Jason and that sexy Jeremy find true love. Deanna is a confused, spoiled b**** who wants adoration from her male partenr 24/7, so how is she gonna cope when the sparks die and kids are involved.
July 9th, 2008 12:42 AM
Have to agree with Karina. Jessie was my choice all along; only because I have loved and I saw the look in her eyes when she looked at him. That can not be faked.
And, for all you ladies who are willing to settle for paycheck; passion is what holds a marriage together, not money. I feel sorry for any man who marries a woman without "the look".
Good luck D&J. You did well.
July 9th, 2008 12:50 AM
Jeremy is SOOOO lucky that he didn't get stuck with Deanna. He is such a class act (even with all the rude comments made towards him). Of course, made by jealous men on the show. He should definitely be the next Bachelor. He is a perfect catch. How stupid and self centered is Deanna. Unbelieveable. I couldn't stand watching her by the end of the season. I was quite embarassed for her. Count your blessings Jeremy (and Jason).
July 9th, 2008 12:58 AM
Jesse vs. Jason vs. Jeremy. I would have taken Jeremy myself, but Deanna is a free spirit. No one knows what goes on in someone else's heart.
She needs attention and adulation and Jesse seems to give that to her. I don't know about the job situation, though. It remains to be seen.
July 9th, 2008 1:10 AM
I am very impressed with DeAnna in the selection she made. I watched this show with much interest and I knew that she would pick Jessie when I saw their first kiss. The famous lyrics that say "If you want to know if he loves you so - it's in his kiss" - said it all. I hope they make it and show that true love can prevail.
July 9th, 2008 1:49 AM
Norma Newby hit the head on the nail...Jason, while sweet, was SMARMY & a SUCK-UP to DeAnna's family & at times even to D!!
Jesse was genuine & that's what DeAnna felt & sensed when she was around him...I'm so proud she went with her heart. Jason is yearning to have again what he lost...the white picket fence family thing which is great...but I think he just wants to have that empty spot filled ASAP & D just happened to come along & he jumped ahead of himself.
Jason never convinced me he was more in love with D than the "idea" of D and of falling in love. At least Jason wasn't in it for "the win" as Jeremy was :-( Jason started getting on my nerves however when he would run up to D with that crazy smile after not seeing her on these Grand Bahamas date trips...kind of reminded me of my dog at dinner time :-)
DeAnna got a great guy & their life should be filled with excitement at every turn. People who don't see what Jesse offers just don't get Jesse & expect that boring, predictable suck-up smile & attitude some men have that I've always found quite fake!!!
I think Deanna will make a blushing Greek bride & I love a May wedding!!!!
July 9th, 2008 7:42 AM
In my opinion: Jesse and Jason are both awesome in their own ways. Money does not make a marriage at all, neither does looks, there has to be a connection that can't be broken. I wish them both all the luck in the world. Was Jess my choice for her, no, Jason was, he has it all. Jeremy, omg, he would be a controlling husband/boyfriend, that was obvious from the beginning. His way or no way. I don't think so!!!!!!!!!!!
Up to us? Heck no, everyone has their own reasons for who they think is their soul mate. We have nothing to say about it. Everyone is different.
So good luck to both of them and may Jason find his forever person also.
July 9th, 2008 2:32 PM
I realize this sounds phoney, but my mother's next door neighbor has a daughter who knows Jesse (she skis a lot in Colorado) and she said he is a real jerk. (Just repeating what I heard.) I was rooting for Jason as well. He is solid, reliable, VERY romantic, and sincere. Sorry, DeAnna, but you chose the one that isn't going to last. I also felt heartbroken for Jeremy. He seemed sincere and a nice guy, although may be high maintenance (all his "things" he must have). One last thing....anyone count up the times DeAnna professed her heart was breaking? Get real. I lost respect for her along the way.
July 9th, 2008 5:09 PM
I was totally hoping she would pick jason! i think he was just a terriffic guy and could please deanna. who knows maybe jesse and deanna will be able to make it through though. i also at the beginning of the show was rooting for jeremy, but sorry girls i thought he was too boring and didn't have much of a outgoing personality. but he was a really good guy. i'm hoping abc will either choose jason or jeremy for the next bachelor!
July 9th, 2008 5:49 PM
I was hoping that deanna would pick jason but even if she picked jesse its her choice. if deanna and jesse last great if they don't well then its her fault. i hope ABC will pick either jeremy or jason to be the next bachelor. girls money or good looks don't make up a good marriage(even though we hope the man we marry has a job to care for you(like giving you money to go shopping). jesse probably makes deanna feel happy if he does well she made the right choice. if he doesn't its her fault for looking for a mr. fun kind of guy
anyways best wishes to deanna and jesse
July 9th, 2008 10:10 PM
ugh i was so disappointed with the final rose ceremony.
i picked jason from the very beginning. jason was so open and was there for the right reasons. he has his life in order and is such a gentleman. i seriously don't think i will watch another season. i am still shocked at the choice deanna made. i truly think it was a quick decision and one she is going to regret. sorry deanna
best of luck jason and please know that
any girl would be lucky to have you as their husband!!!
ty is adorable too!!
Lisa
July 10th, 2008 4:23 AM
I felt like ABC did us a nifty "bait and switch" with this show. I think they love all of the attention that this season of the show is generating...I think I can hear the marketing department wheezing with delight over all of the internet and news buzz that is out there. I'm posting, and I never post to anything... I think that they deliberately withheld scenes that would clue the audience as to what her choice would be--that is called "building to a dramatic climax." Unfortunately, DeAnna did say all along what she wanted; stability, marriage, family, etc. and changed her mind utterly--her prerogative of course--but I bought the Jason relationship from day one. Sadly, so did he...but that is the name of the game. You pay your money and take your chances. My daughter and I watched all the episodes together, and ultimately think that indeed, we were all played in the name of ratings.