Ben Higgins's season of The Bachelor [1] kicked off this week, and in addition to a massive hangover, we were left with more questions than answers. Here are the actual things I Googled during and after The Bachelor [2]'s season 20 premiere along with the answers (when applicable). Then, of course, there's the biggest question of all — who will win Ben's heart in the end [3]?
How do you pollinate roses?
We weren't the only ones [4]. Although "naturally pollinated by insects such as butterflies and bees, by hummingbirds, or through wind transfer," we have A.J. Andrews to thank for this guide to hand pollination [5] (cue dirty joke). In case you don't want to read the full step-by-step guide, it involves wiping, grasping the base, and gently touching. I'm not joking!
Is chicken enthusiast a real job?
Tiara's "Bachelor job" is chicken enthusiast [6], but is that a real job? A fellow POPSUGAR editor did some investigating and found a woman on LinkedIn who has "chicken enthusiast" as her actual job title as a company called CLUCK the Chicken Store in Minneapolis. So, yes? Also, Tiara's actual job is dental assistant [7].
Is Lace's name really Lacey?
Is "Lace" just a nickname for "Lacey," stemmed from her propensity for lace dresses? Would a Lace by any other name be as drunk? We can't answer all these questions, but according to her social media accounts [8] and her LinkedIn profile [9], Lace is her real name.
Were Becca and Ben dating before The Bachelor?
Did Becca and Ben pull a Nick and Kaitlyn? Both the former contestant on Chris Soules's season (known for being a virgin) and Ben said they never met before the show during the premiere, but they seemed really friendly — and touchy feely — for a first-time meeting. Since Ben claimed [10] before the show, "The only way I knew [Becca and Amber, another returning contestant] was this is a family and I knew of them," we'll believe them . . . for now.
Who is Amber James?
Amber returned to The Bachelor [11] after being booted off in the second episode of Chris Soules's season, and a brief stint on Bachelor in Paradise. Some fun facts: she was voted Chicago’s hottest server in 2011 [12] and her favorite movies are The Lion King, Reservoir Dogs, and A Bronx Tale.
Who does Olivia remind me of?
OMG, it's Britney Spears [13] circa 2002 (at the Crossroads premiere, if we're going to get specific). Also, Olivia is a shoe-in for The Bachelorette [14].
How much does a mini horse cost?
Around $1,000-$2,000 [15]? Not too bad. He'd fit in a one-bedroom San Francisco apartment, right?
Is Chris Harrison single?
When will Chris Harrison agree to be the next star of The Bachelor [16]?! If anyone deserves a rose, it's the crush-worthy host who's suffered through endless seasons of the reality TV dating franchise. In recent years he's been linked with Selma Alameri from Sean Lowe's season, and there was that date night photo with former Bachelorette Andi Dorfman [17], but it appears he's single as of now. XOXO
Is marrying twins illegal?
Pretty sure it's still illegal [18]. Sorry, Haley and Emily!
What’s the first Bachelor Ben up to?
How's the original Bachelor Ben doing these days? He's in a relationship with a woman named Stephanie Winn [19] (who he met on Tinder) and founded Fernet Francisco [20].
Speaking of Ben Flajnik, what ever happened to that tampon girl?
Remember Jenna "maybe we can share a tampon" Burke from Ben Flajnik's season? She's working as a photographer in New York, Instagramming [21], and showing her support for a book called This Is Why You're Single [22]. Also, appears to be single?
Has there been a redhead on The Bachelor before "Red Velvet"?
Thank you, Jezebel, for researching ginger discrimination on The Bachelor [23]. Here's their breakdown:
"Nicole, the redheaded contestant on Chris Soules’s season, was sent home on night 1. Kylie Lewis, who dyed her hair red for Juan Pablo’s season and therefore doesn’t really count, was sent home on night 1. There were no redheaded contestants on Sean’s season, besides Sean’s facial hair (Jackie was an obvious dye job so I’m not counting her either, SORRY). Oh god, remember Ben Flajnik’s season? There was a redhead named Jennifer who got sent home on round 5 after a one-on-one date. Lindsay, the redhead on Brad Womack’s season, was sent home on week 4. There were no redheads on Jake Pavelka’s season."
By the way, Laura aka "Red Velvet" got sent home in the premiere.
How many glasses of wine will result in alcohol poisoning?
I couldn't figure this one out, but here's some information on alcohol poisoning [24]. I'm guessing a bottle per minute the twins remain on the show is too much?