8 fun 'Bachelorette' contestants who unfortunately didn't make the final cast

Better luck next year, fellas!
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As Rachel Lindsay narrows her search for a fiancé from a field of 31 men to one, in the thirteenth season of The Bachelorette, fans can be sure that all the romance, contestant in-fighting, and incredible moments they've come to expect from the show will be present.

What many fans don't realize, however, is that The Bachelorette's field of potential future husbands is rigorously trimmed over dozens of rounds of close inspection by producers.

Take a look at just a handful of the men who just missed the cut for this seasons roster of bachelors below. Better luck next year, fellas!

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Michael, 31

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Occupation: Frisbee man

What are your three best attributes? I can shape my body into a frisbee and be thrown around like a frisbee, empathetic, can dunk.

Alex, 29

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Occupation: Dentist/executioner

What is a typical Saturday night like for you? Saturday nights are work nights at the dental office where I work/do State executions. Excited for you to meet my family!

Peter, 30

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Occupation: Beastmaster

If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why? I have the ability to communicate with all of God's beasts and bend them to my will.

Jay, 24

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Occupation: Dolphin Trainer

Do you consider yourself a good cook? Not dolphin. Train dolphins. I am man. Marry me please. Take me from this place.

Tree, 40

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Occupation: As the Tree says, our only occupation is to love the Tree.

What is your greatest achievement to date? In just 15 years, I have attained the rank of Leaf Mage. Come with me won't you, to the Tree?

Aaron, 26

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Occupation: Physical Therapist

What's the wildest thing you've done in the bedroom? Threesome.

Devin, 31

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Occupation: Lawyer

Would you describe yourself as "the party-starter," "the wingman," or "the laid back one"? I am an arsonist.

Sphere, 5,000

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Occupation: Bwam-wahm-wahm-wahm

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Max Knoblauch is the Assistant Humor Editor in the NYC office. He is a journalist, comedian and illustrator. More humor and art by Max can be found on his website.Follow him @MaxKnoblauch

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