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The Bachelor is Serious About His Quest for Love

News Type: Opinion — Tue Apr 8, 2008 7:43 PM EDT

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As some of you know I watch the bachelor. I came out last season. It's all so over the top, the girls, the "romance" and the giving of roses, it has a way of just sucking me in; and I'm okay with that…For now at least…

What intrigues me most about the show is how emotional these people get on a live in reality TV show that pits women against each other in a competition…for "love." As if the show is actually about finding love rather than just finding a winner. As the show goes on and more and more women go home, things always get more serious. There's always someone who is overly competitive, but in general they all profess to be falling in love with a man they have to share with the other women in the house.

Last night the show seemed especially serious. All of the women were hating on Robyn who apparently was under the impression that the show was a competition; go figure. Several times during the course of the episode, the Bachelor Matt Grant (and English gentleman) made a point to tell the women that he was there to find a wife and that each and every decision to cut someone was a difficult one.

Perhaps the most shocking moment of the night was when Marshana returned from her two on one date with Matt and Holly. All of the others seemed super surprised, but I could tell he was not all that interested in the other girl. Personally, I was not surprised at all since Matt continues to appear interested in Marshana while his interest is Holly was always questionable. If he is in fact there to find a wife, it's a good idea to spend more time with someone you think could potentially be a mate.

With only a few more women from whom to choose, it's getting down to the wire and emotions are running high. It will be interesting to see who wins. I'm sure the producers are hoping that Matt doesn't cop-out the same way that Brad did on the last season and not pick anyone. That would be pretty funny.

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{"commentId":1670044,"authorDomain":"kymlee"}
kymlee

I just can't help but watch and laugh at how these people get all caught up in the fantasy of it all.

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Reply#1 - Tue Apr 8, 2008 7:47 PM EDT
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Gwenny

I should start my own reality tv show: Who Wants To Date A Cranky Gamer Granny? :D

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#1.1 - Tue Apr 8, 2008 7:52 PM EDT
{"commentId":1670064,"authorDomain":"kymlee"}
kymlee

Well the title wouldn't work but you might be on to something there. ;)

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  • 3 votes
#1.2 - Tue Apr 8, 2008 7:54 PM EDT
{"commentId":1670085,"authorDomain":"gwenny"}
Gwenny

At this rate it'll be the only way to meet a WoW playing grandfather. :(

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#1.3 - Tue Apr 8, 2008 8:05 PM EDT
{"commentId":1671077,"authorDomain":"tamh"}
Tamh

You guys are really cute! I hate this show, although I can imagine using it with teenage students in a critical literacy lesson- you could break it down without any trouble at al, lol! Just like you've done, Kymlee. Imagine the philosophical discussions you could have!

I send good vibes to you Gwenny so that you may find the kindest, most lovely WoW Grandad to play with ;)

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#1.4 - Wed Apr 9, 2008 4:40 AM EDT
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{"commentId":1671839,"authorDomain":"vacelts"}
vacelts

It's funny, in a time when we would think arranged marriages are barbaric, women will got on a reality show and "sell their soul" to marry some guy they just met. What an interesting culture we live in. Thanks for the review.

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Reply#2 - Wed Apr 9, 2008 10:36 AM EDT
{"commentId":1672206,"authorDomain":"kymlee"}
kymlee

As far as I know, none of the so called marriages resulting from this show have been successful and the last bachelor didn't pick anyone. I might do a finale review once all is said and done. I'm actually kind of bothered by these reality shows selling of finding love this way. The bachelor is really the most tame (compared to "Flavor of Love", "I Love New York" and "A Shot at Love...") and I'm glad they don't repeatedly use the same bachelor. Maybe the contestants are convinced that they can actually fall in love in a situation like this, but I think its more about the conflict between the women (since the bachelor is only around when its time for a date) and finding a winner. Love has nothing to do with it.

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#2.1 - Wed Apr 9, 2008 11:48 AM EDT
{"commentId":1672581,"authorDomain":"vacelts"}
vacelts

Then it's what women will do for fame in the name of "love?"

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#2.2 - Wed Apr 9, 2008 1:07 PM EDT
{"commentId":1673890,"authorDomain":"kymlee"}
kymlee

I'm not so sure its about fame for most of the women. But I suppose 15 minutes is better than nothing ey? Somehow I think most of them have convinced themselves they actually have a chance at having a substantial relationship and possibly getting married as a result of their involvement with the show. Sounds crazy, maybe I'm just naive...

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#2.3 - Wed Apr 9, 2008 6:25 PM EDT
{"commentId":1674383,"authorDomain":"vacelts"}
vacelts

Sounds like they are naive.

Speaking of fame. Congrats I saw that your article made it on MSNBC.

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#2.4 - Wed Apr 9, 2008 9:02 PM EDT
{"commentId":1674434,"authorDomain":"kymlee"}
kymlee

Thanks vacelts...I just got the link love email. :D

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  • 3 votes
#2.5 - Wed Apr 9, 2008 9:22 PM EDT
{"commentId":1684373,"authorDomain":"caroleroach"}
Carole R

I have a real problem with shows of this nature. Does this one also go on phone votes? To imagine having the people of a country voting on whether or not a, and who a person should marry. The mind boggles.

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#2.6 - Sat Apr 12, 2008 3:46 PM EDT
{"commentId":1684448,"authorDomain":"kymlee"}
kymlee

No phone vote Carol. Matt gets to pick his own arm candy.

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#2.7 - Sat Apr 12, 2008 4:10 PM EDT
{"commentId":1684742,"authorDomain":"caroleroach"}
Carole R

Oh, ok. With more and more reality shows are we putting actors out of work? It's like the audience becomes the show without ever being in the spotlight or gaining from the experience. Who is gaining the dollars in this event do you think?

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#2.8 - Sat Apr 12, 2008 6:04 PM EDT
{"commentId":1686454,"authorDomain":"kymlee"}
kymlee

I'm not sure who's making the money off this show but I suspect it's the network and the show producers. I have no idea if the contestants and the bachelor get any money but I wouldn't be surprised.

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#2.9 - Sun Apr 13, 2008 10:56 AM EDT
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{"commentId":1674619,"authorDomain":"willo"}
Will Eifert

kymle 2.1

You mention that the bachelors and the winner of the competition do not usually stay together. Somehow this doesn't surprise me at all. I do find it interesting that now we can reduce finding true love to lining up a bunch of beautiful (as accepted according to social norms) girls and seeing which one can survive all of the drama.

The Bachelor smacks of high school.

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Reply#3 - Wed Apr 9, 2008 10:31 PM EDT
{"commentId":1674879,"authorDomain":"kymlee"}
kymlee
The Bachelor smacks of high school

Haha! I hadn't actually thought of it that way. It's kind of a sick game isn't it? Its like a pageant for love, rather disgusting if you ask me.

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  • 4 votes
#3.1 - Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:26 AM EDT
{"commentId":1674886,"authorDomain":"willo"}
Will Eifert

HAHA! Yes quite disgusting, but also quite sad. Perhaps the dates should be to dances in rec halls with hundreds of teens groping each other, just to set the mood. :) (Ooops.. I'm still a teenager.. damn that last year before twenty!!)

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#3.2 - Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:32 AM EDT
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{"commentId":1675421,"authorDomain":"tamh"}
Tamh

There was a show on here a in 2004 called "Outback Jack", which was similar in format to The Bachelor, I think but set in the Australian outback. The bachelor and his new wife, Natalie who won the game, had a baby last year. So I guess some of these shows end up happy, even though the circumstances are orchestrated to the max.

BTW, that's a strange site eh? Celebrity Baby Blog!

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Reply#4 - Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:58 AM EDT
{"commentId":1676429,"authorDomain":"kymlee"}
kymlee

Wow a blog dedicated to celeb babies...talk about celebrity obsession.

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#4.1 - Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:34 PM EDT
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{"commentId":1678518,"authorDomain":"Infohack"}
Infohack

Hey Kymlee, I don't have anything to add since I've never watched the show and have no interest in doing so, but this is up on the MSNBC.com Entertainment page so I clicked through. Gotta love those pageview spikes ;)

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Reply#5 - Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:29 PM EDT
{"commentId":1678839,"authorDomain":"kymlee"}
kymlee

Thanks for clicking through...those spikes are indeed nice. Especially when you have two pieces featured at the same time. ;)

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#5.1 - Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:44 AM EDT
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BPVsGalore

Tee hee.

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