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Author's Note: The text is lifted from the original episode on Tumblr, which you can read here.
Original Airdate: March 4th, 2017.
Welcome to the Hart Bachelor Challenge, set in wonderful Robin Hills! Today we meet our bachelor and his moderator, along with the contestants trying to win over his heart. Prepare for a joyous celebration to usher in the Hart BC!
Dean: [already in conversation] Okay, but tell me how you really feel about the house.
Australia: I think it’s nice!
Dean: Not to big?
Australia: Dean, it’s a BC house. Of course it’s going to be big. Now c’mon, let’s check it out.
Dean: Wow! The foyer is really beautiful. Modern, yet classic.
Australia: [off-screen] From what I was told, they were going for a “futuristic retro” style. I think they were inspired by Shelley Chanel and Postmodern Jukebox.
Dean: Neat!
Dean: [off-screen] Looks like they really went with future and retro for the kitchen and challenge areas. Why the karaoke bar though?
Australia: Not sure. Maybe it’s because of that popular YouTube MMBC I’ve heard about. I think it’s that show’s shtick. Maybe they want to make it a good thing having it on a BC and not an MMBC?
Dean: And that room in the kitchen?
Australia: I dunno. To store things maybe? I don’t think they gave us a key though.
Dean: Gotcha. Let’s go upstairs!
Dean: Woah! It’s gorgeous up here!
Australia: [still climbing the stairs] Sure is! This floor is the first set of common areas, along with the dorm rooms for our contestants. Bathrooms included, of course!
Dean: [exasperated] A c-cafe?
Australia: Yep, a cafe! Complete with a public bathroom. Our rooms are at the end of the hall, customized to our tastes.
Dean: So when do the contestants start coming?
Australia: I heard they were holding them up at the park, so you should go down and see if anyone has made it here yet.
Dean: Let’s do this!
Mascot: [angrily] C’mon, I rang for you! I’m now in my underwear-swimwear-whatever the hell to get attention in a cheap and degrading way! Answer me!
Paper Girl: You haven’t seen me in my underwear-swimwear-whatever yet. Prepare to be blown away.
Aliza: [under her breath] This is going to be an interesting show.
Aliza: Oh, you must be Dean! Are you aware of the situation going on up front?
Dean: Uh, no. [glances out the door] Hopefully they’ll resolve it themselves.
Dean: Well whatever they’re doing, I hope this won’t scare you away.
Aliza: Please, I’ve seen worse. I think it’ll just add to the antics of the show!
Dean: I admire your enthusiasm. There’s a bar in the next room if you want to wait for more people to show up.
Aliza: Say no more.
Aliza Rinne received a 10/10 attraction rating from Dean.
Aliza: Let’s get this party started!
Jake: …
Mascot: [is flustered]
Jake: So, Dean, right? Could you explain what’s going on up front?
Dean: Yeah, sorry, I’m not sure and- [looks outside] looks like the ice cream truck is parked outside.
Jake: Oh! Interesting, that’s for sure. I’m Jake Francisco by the way, in case you forgot.
Dean: If I’m remembering your profile correctly, I think I do. Nice to meet you Jake, I’m looking forward to getting to know you.
Jake Francisco received a 10/10 attraction rating from Dean.
Dean: [to himself] I don’t understand this. Why do we need a storage closet?
Esme: Hello!
Dean: [turning around] Oh! You spooked me there.
Esme: Sorry, that was unintentional. Allow me to properly introduce myself. I am Esme Razoud.
Dean: Esme! Nice to finally meet you. We’ll have more time to chat properly later, so why don’t you go mingle in the challenge room? Your other competitors should already be in there.
Esme: Okay!
Esme Razoud received an 8/10 attraction score from Dean.
Jake: [sipping on a drink] Hmm. I’ve had better.
Aliza: [resisting the urge to tear into Jake]
Esme: [quietly to themself] Hmm. I wonder what this is? [takes a sip]
Everyone else: [awkwardly standing around]
Alice: [to herself] Hmm. Quiet, but it looks like I’m in the right place!
Alice: Hey there!
Dean: Hello! You’re… Alice, right?
Alice: Haha, yep! That’s me! Little old Alice, haha!
Dean: Nice to meet you! You like TV, right? I hope being on a show will be just as fun as spectating!
Alice: I hope so too!
Alice Juster received a 10/10 attraction rating from Dean.
Aliza: So how did the radio get here? [Radio starts to play A Little Party Never Killed Nobody]
Jake: The Guys.
Aliza: The Guys?
Jake: Yeah, The Guys. All BCs have them.
Aliza: I see. At least they got those bops! [she starts to dance] Let’s get it!
Dean: Let me guess, Jake is working out behind me, right?
Alice: Yep.
Dean: And so it begins.
Spencer: Ditching the park was the best idea we could’ve done, right guys?
Kiran and Delano: [trying to catch up]
Dean: Hey there!
Delano: Hello!
Dean: It’s on the tip of my tongue… Delano, right? With the crosswords?
Delano: [chuckling] Yeah, that’s me. It’s good to be here.
Dean: Do you know where the others are?
Delano: You know, I’m not sure. I thought they followed us back?
Delano Ebonywood received a 10/10 attraction rating from Dean.
At the park…
Jacob: So once I’m famous, you take pictures of me, yes?
Katherine: I mean, they won’t be flattering. I’m the paparazzi after all.
Lennon: [quietly] Oh my gosh I can’t believe this is all happening.
James: So why wouldn’t they just tell us if we can go or not? I still say we should’ve gone with the others.
Caleb: You’re totally right! I would’ve gone, but you and a couple others stayed back, so I decided against it.
Ambrose: [intensely playing chess]
Later…
Dean: So they just left you there?
Jacob: Well no one told us we could leave, so we just stayed there.
Dean: I’m sorry to hear that, Jacob. Why don’t you head inside for a drink? That’ll perk ya up.
Jacob: [giggling] Thanks Dean, I’ll just have to do that.
Jacob Bryson received a 10/10 attraction rating from Dean.
Alice: So they just ditched you guys and came here?
Ambrose: Yeah. It wasn’t the worst though; I had chess to play.
[Radio is blaring “Everytime We Touch”]
Delano and Jake: [simultaneously] Is Dean watching?
Australia: I don’t think he is, sorry.
Hijacking this post to bring you the contestant attractions, since Australia is looking all dreamy over there. These are transcribed from my notes, and it got messy, so bear with me here.
With our moderator, Australia: James, Aliza, Jacob, Delano, and Caleb
Aliza: Australia, Caleb, Esme, Lennon, and Spencer
Jake: James and Jacob
Esme: Aliza and Jacob
Alice: Ambrose and James
Delano: James, Lennon, Australia, and Spencer
Jacob: James, Jake, and Spencer
Spencer: Aliza, James, Jacob, Kiran, and Delano
Lennon: James, Aliza, Alice, Delano, and Caleb
Caleb: Aliza, Ambrose, Lennon, and James
Ambrose: Alice and Caleb
Kiran: James and Spencer
James: Jacob, Australia, Lennon, Kiran, Delano, Jake, and Caleb
Take your pick to be the next Shady, since we can all use more heartbreak in our lives apparently.
Dean: [to himself] Oh god he’s hot.
Dean: Hey, Spencer?
Spencer: That’s me!
Dean: Welcome to the show! I hope you’ll have fun here. You like cooking right? Maybe you can make us something later on.
Spencer: [smiling] We’ll have to see what ingredients we have first.
Spencer Keaney received a 10/10 attraction rating from Dean.
Alice: [mostly to herself] And now, for something completely different.
James: Uh, what are you doing?
Alice: Is Dean watching?
James: Definitely.
Alice: Good.
[SPLASH]
Kiran: That’s quite the show.
Dean: [laughing] For sure! It’s one way to make an impression on me and the other contestants. Are you enjoying the pool?
Kiran: Totally! I mean, it’s a bit concerning it’s this warm now, but I’ll take it.
Dean: Right! I miss my cold weather though. Making snowmen would be fun to do.
Kiran Harris received a 10/10 attraction rating from Dean.
Later…
Dean: Lennon! How are you?
Lennon: Alright I suppose.
Dean: Something troubling you?
Lennon: No, not really. I just suppose I’m not quite used to all the people around doing all these different things yet.
Dean: [chuckling] I hear you loud and clear, don’t worry. It’s an adjustment for sure.
Lennon Lynch received a 10/10 attraction rating from Dean.
Dean: Ambrose, how are you?
Ambrose: Alright. I’d rather be doing some research, but this is kind of growing on me in a weird way.
Dean: It’s the atmosphere of the situation I suppose! I’m feeling it too.
Ambrose Zoltan received a 10/10 attraction rating from Dean.
Dean: Caleb! Where have you been?
Caleb: I got caught up by the paparazzi in the park. They’re a doozy, that’s for sure.
Dean: Well, I’m glad you finally made it here! The party’s in the next room over.
Caleb Lowe received a 10/10 attraction rating from Dean.
Dean: James! Sorry it took me so long to get to you. How are you feeling so far?
James: Right at home almost! It’s like you’ve made your own small town right here with everybody. [giggles]
Dean: [chuckling] I suppose you’re right.
James Louie received a 10/10 attraction score from Dean.
Later…
Got me lookin so crazy right now
Your love’s got me lookin so crazy right now
Got me lookin so crazy right now your touch’s
Got me lookin so crazy right now
Got me hoping you page me right now your kiss’s
Got me hoping you save me right now
Lookin so crazy your love’s got me lookin
Got me lookin so crazy your love
Dean: What a good song done up with a 20s vibe! I wonder what’s next?
Let’s go to the beach, each
Let’s go get a wave
They say, what they gonna say?
Have a drink, clink, found the Bud Light
Bad bitches like me, is hard to come by
The Patrón, own, let’s go get it on
The zone, own, yes I’m in the zone
Is it two, three, leave a good tip
I’ma blow all my money and don’t give two shits
Starships were meant to fly
Hands up and touch the sky
Let’s do this one last time
Can’t stop…
We’re higher than a mother—
Towards the end of the song…
Everyone, singing at this point:
Starships were meant to fly
Hands up and touch the sky
Can’t stop ‘cause we’re so high
Let’s do this one more time
Oh oh, oh oh
Starships were meant to fly
Hands up and touch the sky
Let’s do this one last time
Can’t stop…
We’re higher than a mother—
The music cuts out, receiving groans from the audience.
Dean: I know, I know. After Starships, you just want to keep the party going. But, I think it’s a good stopping point! Gives us a chance to clear our heads, and get ready for our challenge tomorrow! Get a good rest guys, and I’ll see you all in the morning.
“Meet me in the storage closet in the kitchen. That’s what the note says.”
“Better not be some joke.”
“Ah, I see you’ve made it.”
“…who are you? You look familiar.”
“Someone very important. Sorry for the lack of formality, I did what I do in a pinch. Let me just finish up this food, since they seemed to forget I actually need that, and then we’ll discuss.”
“That hit the spot. Let’s head downstairs, shall we?”
“Downstairs?”
“Did you honestly think a BC needs a ‘storage room’? This was secretly built into the plans.”
“…”
“This is my not-so-humble abode. Of course I won’t be staying here the whole time, only to give you instruction and get you started.”
“Started?”
“Let’s have a chat.”
“See, we at the SimNation Broadcasting Company want you to become the Hart MMBC killer.”
“MMBC? You’re kidding me.”
“Hey, they can be successful! They’re not too shabby for ratings either. You can even win. Now, could my assistant come in here please?”
“…is that?”
“Yes, that is Chadrick Waite, victor and murderer of the Francis MMBC. Go on, don’t be shy, introduce yourself!”
Chadrick: What is your name?
“I’m [garbled static].”
Chadrick: Well, nice to meet you, [garbled static].
“C’mon, tell [garbled static] here what life is like now that you’ve won!”
Chadrick: Right. Uh, the relationship I have with Troye is great. We love each other so much, and we have twins on the way.
“See! A real success story!”
“Hmm… You are a real life testimonial. I suppose this could work.”
“Excellent!”
Cathy: Welcome aboard, [garbled static]. I’m sure you’ll make a great MMBC killer. Stay tuned for your first assignment.
[Chorus of “Swine” begins to play as the image stills, and then fades out]
END OF EPISODE 1.
HART MMBC EPISODE 1 END NOTES
Surprise bitch, thought you saw the last of Cathy.
I’m hype for this! I’ve had this planned out for a month or so now, and I’m happy we are getting to see it live!
Miscelleanous Notes
Dean channeled his inner Angelina Camisade initially, and gave out 1s to nine of twelve contestants. Turns out he came out of CAS with a negative preference for those designated male in-game, so I plopped Dean and the contestants in a CAS World save and redid the scores for everyone (seeing as I had already played through the day in the MMBC save).
World and Set Dressing Credits
Robin Hills by pleyita
24 Hour Fitness Gym by My Sims Reality
Winchester Public Library by My Sims Reality
Times Square Park by My Sims Reality
Tiny House Series: Single Starter by simsgal2227
Mint House [No CC Included] by vampira26
Su-Barbie-a - 1br, 1ba by myself
Various Rabbit Holes from EA (Base Game, Pets, Town Life Stuff, Supernatural)
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Date: 2020-04-14 12:13 am (UTC)also I'm ngl I 100% forgot I submitted a sim for this bc. but now I'm recalling What Happens Later and I--we--
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Date: 2020-04-14 02:39 am (UTC)Also aslkgjlksda that's valid (it's been a wholeass minute, and I can't believe 2017 is three years ago now??? Shook.) In doing these backups it's sad because I get to relive the Tragic Experiences, which has me big 😭