The Lawyer and the Bachelorette
Bless us, Father, for we have sinned. Last night we watched the Bachelorette.
It was for journalistic reasons — really. We wanted to do an update to our prior post, about a lawyer competing for the hand of the Bachelorette, DeAnna Pappas.
Or make that “lawyers”? He’s not identified as a lawyer in his bio, which refers to him merely as a “senior analyst,” but Eric Papachristos, 31, apparently works in the Boston office of Ropes & Gray.
In addition, according to the Boston Herald (which confirms his Ropes & Gray connection), Eric co-owns Gypsy Bar, Victoria’s Diner, and The Breakfast Club. We aren’t familiar with these fine establishments, but if you are, feel free to chime in.
Sadly for him, Eric might want to keep his day job(s), since he was eliminated last night from the Bachelorette. He tried to bond with DeAnna over their shared Greek heritage, but she was having none of it. As he was sent home, Eric confessed that “it hurts to be rejected” and that he’s “never had to compete for someone’s affection before.”
Correction: Whoops, sorry about that. Although Eric works for Ropes, he is not a lawyer; he handles “Financial Planning and Analysis” for the firm. See his LinkedIn profile (via a commenter).
But another legal eagle, Jeremy Anderson, fared much better. He’s now viewed by his fellow contestants as the frontrunner, having racked up two roses. Here’s how he succeeded, from EW.com:
In the Dodger dugout, he told DeAnna that both of his parents are dead and that he’s had a hard time opening up because he’s trying to protect himself and his family. DeAnna, whose mother died of cancer when she was 12, now has someone who knows what she’s experienced. Jeremy’s position on the show, and maybe even in DeAnna’s heart, seems secure. Is he for real?
Real or not, he’s quite a hottie (with ample upper-body strength — he came in second fared well in the push-up contest). Furthermore, when Jeremy and DeAnna got their smooch on, he looked like a good kisser.
But Eric, who got the boot, isn’t bad-looking either. He got sent home, even though some less attractive gents (in our opinion) were allowed to stay on.
Who’s hotter, Eric or Jeremy? Compare their headshots at the top of this post, then take our poll below.
Update: As noted in the comments, there is a second lawyer on the show: Fred, a 30-year-old lawyer from Chicago. If you know more about his professional background — for example, where he went to law school or where he works — please enlighten us (in the comments or by email).
Eric Papachristos bio [The Bachelorette / ABC]
Winning Bachelorette’s heart all Greek to Hub’s dating hottie [Inside Track / BostonHerald.com]
‘The Bachelorette’: Exposing Yourself [TV Recaps / EW.com]
Recap: 05/26/2008 - Episode 402 [The Bachelorette / ABC]
Earlier: SMU Law Grad to Vie for the Bachelorette’s Heart
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Comments
I don't want to be first...but I'll take it
Never post this tripe again - please.
i thought this was a law blog
KASH is so much hotter than either of these two.
"over their s[h]ared Greek heritage"
What about Fred?
Unbelievable - this blog has officially descended into nonsense. Hard to imagine its creator, the Latman, used to work at Wachtell. Unreal.
Those gentlemen cleary retained the same plastic surgeon.
Eric opted for the square Douchbag v3.2 chin-plant, while Jeremy chose the slightly more rounded Douchbag v4.6 chin-plant.
I think it's crazy that she so quickly eliminated the Greek dude. She is not a true Greek.
-A True Greek
worst. post. ever.
We need LEWW! She would point out that Eric's resume is much more impressive than Jeremy's. After all, in lawyer-land, prestige = hot.
I think Jeremy and Eric make a good couple.
Eric is not a lawyer. What kind of crappy journalism is this? Google him and look at his Linked In bio. MBA, not JD. Idiots!
He works at Ropes, but is not a Ropes attorney. He's in their finance dept.
Jeremy did not finish 2nd in the push-up contest. He dropped out early so as not to create more animosity towards him among the other competitors. The HS football coach got 2nd. Poor, poor "journalism".
Garbage.
Never seen the show, but per Wikipedia "Fred" is a lawyer..
Did Lat comment on the masculinity/looks/build of a contestant on 'The Bachelorette'?
Summoning my best Riley impression from 'The Boondocks':
Nigga, you gay.
Eric looks like a bird.
4:16 - How long have you been reading ATL? Lat IS gay.
4:16 here -
Clearly not long enough to have picked up on his homosexuality (and I'm assuming, of course, that you are making a serious comment on his sexual orientation).
Be that as it may, why then would he self-deprecate in the beginning of the post about watching the show in the first place?
If I vote, and I'm a dude . . . does that mean I'm gay?
If I even know what the Bachelorette is, am I ghey?
ghey as whey
Gypsy bar = people getting drunk and stabbing each other
http://www.thebostonchannel.com/mostpopular/16155036/detail.html
I work at Ropes. Eric is very capable and a well-regarded member of the finance team.
5:11 - I call BS on that. No way a retard like you can work at Ropes, even if it is a TTT firm.
Is it just me or do both of them look like they have chin implants? Maybe the pictures are poor quality.
It's been said, but Jeremy didn't come in second in the push-up contest. He said he quit early to quell other dudes' jealousy, but I just don't think he could hang with Brian and Jesse (who both did 90+ push-ups in one sitting!).
People who knock on Bachelorette-related posts drive big cars and have small wieners.
I have never seen Lat expressly admit being gay, it is just suggested by some of his posts (and certainly by the various posters). This topic generally has some controversy associated with it because of various conservative editorials he wrote while still an undergrad at Harvard. For example his most notorious quotation is the following:
"National Coming Out Day is just another event in the recent rash of identity-based pride rallies. These alleged celebrations of diversity have devolved into mutual masturbation festivals. They reassure people who are still deeply troubled by their lifestyle choices and are desperately seeking a stamp of approval. We have a duty to deny them this approval."
Revise for Jeremy vs. Fred (2 lawyers), please.
Of course Lat is gay. Read him "coming out" interview in the New Yorker:
http://www.newyorker.com/archive/2005/11/21/051121ta_talk_toobin
6:24-
Maybe Lat is sleep-deprived and posted this from the wrong identity.
OH
MY
GAWD.
Zzz
I've been to gypsy bar. It's really fun, but a little pretentious (for example, looping scenes of models on the catwalk). However, it's the one place in Boston (for me) that a girl can always get a free drink. And they gave HLS students "get in free" cards.
JEREMY itcr
Oh c'mon, people. Get over yourselves. The Bachelor is rather amusing crap, especially after a long day - and in my opinion Jeremy is the better catch, even though Greek men are generally very hot.
You know how I know you're gay...?
Who's hotter? How can you even tell these guys apart? I feel like I'm watching that Twilight Zone episode where everybody is made over into identical molds...
I can't cast a vote - for some strange reason, all 3 (J, E and F) zinged my gaydar. WFT?
I think this might be grounds for disbarment, but I am fond of Jeremy's freckles.
I can't believe I'm watching this show.
Eric needs to get out of the office and get some sun on his face. His far too pale to look as good as he could with his dark coloring
Eric is FUGLY, DUGLY and downright, UGLY!!!
He couldn't shine Jeremy's shoes!!!!
Jeremy is absolutely GORGEOUS!
You men out there need to stop the jealousy!!
Hey # 25 Comments are a bit over the top. The folks involved are all of Asian descent, and out of their element on Boylston Street. Please, do not try to marry Eric's credit to that altercation early this year, okay? Typical comment for Trailer Trash!