Workout #5: Steak vs. French Fries

I’ve said before that I don’t approve of Jackie’s relationship with Rebecca. I just don’t think it’s ethical. Of course, this is reality TV, and this kind of stuff entertains us and gives us something to talk (and blog) about. In this episode, Jackie and Rebecca had dinner at a nice restaurant and discussed various things like Jackie’s relationship with Tiffany. “Do you love her,” asked Rebecca at one point. Jackie replied that she cared for Tiffany. Rebecca claimed that she wasn't a possessive person and simply enjoyed spending time with Jackie. However, if Rebecca is developing feelings for Jackie, shouldn’t it bug her that Jackie is dating other people? The women flirted with each other for a while; Jackie called her a tree monkey; and they eventually rushed to Jackie’s place to have dessert.



At Jackie’s place, the women tried their very best to make fondue. Let’s just say things didn’t work out. Anyway, Rebecca’s a girl who doesn’t beat around the bush. “We should get in bed and watch a movie,” she said to Jackie. It’s not even her house, but she clearly felt comfortable enough to make such a bold suggestion. Jackie smiled like a school girl and agreed. The girls retired to Jackie’s room where, one assumes, they played slap and tickle. Rebecca says the cutest things.



I was quite amused by Rebecca’s comments about her interest in Jackie. She tried to explain her (sexual) feelings for Jackie by comparing them to her feelings for men. She said that being with a man is like eating steak, while being with Jackie is like eating french fries. I love this woman’s use of similes. Now, I’m not sure exactly what she meant. Steak, of course, is made up of proteins. French fried potatoes are made up of carbohydrates. Our bodies need both proteins and carbs; it's not like people only depend on one or the other (not usually). Most normal people eat both. Maybe she was referring to the fact that they taste different, but how does that relate to sexual attraction? Who knows. Anyway, let's just play along with Rebecca. She clearly prefers protein, but I wonder why she’s all of sudden interested in carbohydrates. I, as well as other bloggers, have suggested that she just wants attention. We’ll have to wait and see where this relationship goes.