Or something like that.
So I managed to watch an entire season of The Bachelor and it was only slightly painful and more than a little bit uncomfortable most nights. I watched a few scenes in the same way I watch a horror movie and that is this-hands over the eyes peeking out between my fingers. There are actually more than a few similarities between The Bachelor and a horror movie but I won't go there today.
The first episode aired when my girls were home for the Christmas holidays so they talked their dad into watching too. Of course they went back to school in January and since it’s the kind of show that cannot be watched alone I made him stick it out with me to the bitter end. And pretty much every week at some point he would shake his head and say, “I cannot believe I’m watching this program!’ I seriously think the producers should hire my husband to give commentary over the show. He makes it so much more entertaining. I had a lot of fun texting my daughter during the program last night too…I think I only used the word vomit twice.
When I watch The Bachelor I find myself thinking of the parents....do they sign on for all of this from day one too? Or is this something their kid does...you know like leaving their room a mess or overdrawing their checking account or hanging out with friends when they should be studying for a test? Do they serial date and pick a mate in three short weeks and 'forget' to tell mom and dad? Do they fly high upon the wings of love and then mention it to the parents as an, oh by the way, kind of thing. 'Hey guys, I'm gonna need you to fly to a tropical island and give me your .02 on the biggest decision of my life and I may or may not listen to what you have to say'. Do the parents shrug their shoulders and just say, 'Ahh kids....they do the darndest things don't they?'
Dear darling daughters,
Thank you for not asking me to meet the loveS of your life on National Television while you are coated in rotten egg scented mud wearing a bikini. I am happy to know I will never hear my future son in law describe the ‘heat’ as ‘heat’ in front of millions of viewers. Shudder. I am especially thankful that your future mother in law will not refer to you as ‘the girl that everyone hated’.
Love Mom
Whose intuition is usually spot on in matters relating to her children
Love this post!!! =) I haven't watched any of the show, but I have enjoyed reading all of my blog friends and tweets about it. I really feel as though I watch the whole season!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I cringed and cringed some more. And felt REALLY SORRY for Jake's mom :)
ReplyDeleteI'm right there with you. Well, I didn't make my hubs watch the train wreck. ;) But somehow he happened to hear that the network allows the bachelor to pick only so many in the beginning, then the network tells him who else to pick?? It wouldn't shock me. That's reality TV for you, huh?
ReplyDeleteHilarious! Now, I have not watched Batchelor in years. But I remember yelling at the tv often when I did!
ReplyDeleteI tried watching The Bachelor one season and just could. not. do. it! I mean, that just isn't how love is done. Oh my! But I am REALLY impressed that your husband watched it with you! That is so great! I've wanted my DH to watch Project Runway or Top Chef with me but he just hasn't been able to make himself do it, as of yet! :-) It could still happen! :-)
ReplyDeleteI haven't watched for several season's but I can imagine the horror. I always wonder where do they find these people! Seriously!
ReplyDeleteI watched it, I think the first season. And I also wondered where they found these people. Not your typical people. I am not big into the reality shows, actually don't watch a lot of TV. I think it is cool that your hubs hung out and watched it with you! That is love... lol.
ReplyDeleteuntil next time... nel
Not a Bachelor fan, it really has nothing to do with the show per se, I just don't want too much prime time tele. I cannot think that any of that could be good and healthy, but I guess there is nothing good and healthy about a train wreck...But we are glued none the less.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to read about it.
I love this post! My husband and I watched the whole sordid mess unfold the past few weeks, too. I can't help but wonder what are these people thinking when they sign up to do this show? Aparently, they aren't thinking of their parents! LOL
ReplyDeleteJoyce,
ReplyDeleteI completely and whole heartily agree with your advice. I am passing it along to both my girls. I for one, would not hear, that this is how they choice their future spouse.
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I too watched the Bachelor and was so sad with Jake's pick last night. I don't know what he saw in Vienna. Way to go Tim for watching the show with you. He deserves a prize!!! Love & blessings from NC!
ReplyDeleteWe haven't watched the Bachelor in years, but I had to laugh at the thought of what the contestants tell their parents. What a conversation to have!
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