My personal takeaway here is that editing reality shows must be mind-numbing.

To actually discuss Corinne for a moment, I know I critiqued her behavior heavily in the early part of this season (based on her behavior early in the season, I do stand by all that), but I do give her credit for playing this show like a fiddle. If and when Corinne leaves this show, she will likely have legions of fans, be a social media force, and be able to demand the prettiest penny out of anyone to appear on Paradise ever. I also admire her unique ability to live a life seemingly free of consequence. This is nothing like me and if anything I tend to weigh consequences and scenarios too much, so there is something refreshing about a person who just does and says exactly what she wants and feels, with no concerns, filters, or censors. I still think this is a bad thing (possibly even a dangerous thing) when it surfaces in a negative, bully-ish light (as it did with Taylor), but the childlike, open, perpetually "yes" outlook she seems to live by is something that, even if I can't identify with, I can appreciate.

VANESSA'S HOMETOWN

In traditional Hometown episode form, we end with the rockiest date, the one with any semblance of drama. It begins beautifully, however, with a visit to Vanessa’s school (on a Sunday). I found her warm welcome VERY sweet, as well as the adorable drawing of her on her classroom door…