It's always nice to make a first impression when meeting your potential spouse, but some meetings are more memorable than others.
"The Bachelor" franchise is known for having some bizarre first meetings when contestants step out of the limo. Some skip out on the limo and bring their own choice of vehicle and others come bearing unique items. Some wear costumes and others have weird one-liners. While some of these fun ideas leave a good impression, some lead to quick good-byes on the ABC reality franchise.
Here are 17 of the weirdest first introductions on "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette."
Chantal O'Brien left her mark on season 11 of "The Bachelor" when she slapped the leading man.
Brad Womack was looking for love for a second time, but was caught off-guard when O'Brien gave him a slap in the face.
"It's not from me; it's from every woman in America," she said before hitting him.
The slap apparently didn't deter Womack from getting to know her. O'Brien ended up as his runner-up.
Season 16 of "The Bachelor" featured a 72-year-old retiree, but she was just there to introduce her granddaughter, Brittney Schreiner.
Bachelor Ben Flajnik was shocked to see a 72-year-old woman emerge from the limo with crutches. He was relieved to know that Sheryl was only a grandmother there to introduce her granddaughter.
Schreiner ended up quitting the competition during week three.
Luxury brand consultant Kalon McMahon showed off his wealth on "The Bachelorette" season eight by arriving in his own private helicopter.
McMahon's arrogance later caught up with him when he was kicked out of the house for calling bachelorette Emily Maynard's daughter "baggage."
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