'The Bachelorette': A Frame-by-Frame Analysis of the New Promo

With just four weeks to go until ABC pits former Bachelor contestants Britt and Kaitlyn against each other in the epically un-empowering new season of The Bachelorette, the network has finally put us out of our misery and released some footage of the new season. The promo — which has a cheeky “Fifty Shades of Cray Cray” theme — does answer some key burning questions about the season.

No. 1: Will Kaitlyn and Britt have to stand next to each other in the driveway and greet the guys during the limo arrivals? Answer:

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No. 2: Will they pretend the whole situation isn’t painfully awkward? Answer:

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Most importantly, though, how do we feel about the men? Here, the answers vary.

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Can’t decide how I feel about this guy’s embrace of color.

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What is happening with this guy’s facial hair?

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He brought a gift. I hope there’s enough to go around.

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I don’t know, I just wish he’d gone for a shirt with a collar.

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Oh buddy, whatever’s going on here, you don’t have the face to pull it off.

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That ring is inappropriate.

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Oh Team Bachelorette, is there nothing you won’t do to embarrass a contestant?

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Finally, did Britt lose out in the red-dress lottery or what? It looks like she’s wrapped in five nylon tablecloths. The good news is, this was most likely not shot at the same time so Britt didn’t have to wear that monstrosity in front of Kaitlyn.

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Well, rose lovers, what say you?

The Bachelorette premieres Monday, May 18 at 8 p.m. on ABC.