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This blog has been more about looking back. Nostalgia. Turning 50 will do that. At 50, you know that your life is likely more than half over. Only …
The Golden Bachelor
UPDATE: They’re getting divorced, after just three months. I’m mad I got sucked into this show. No more “reality” TV for me!
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Had to look them up. Another contrived relationship bites the dust.
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Yup. The show got huge ratings here in the US, so I know I’m not alone. But still, so dumb.
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Years ago, I was at my son’s gymnastic practice. One of the mom’s there had a friend who was a contestant on The Bachelor.
To sum it up, I will say that the only thing more contrived than scripted TV shows is reality TV.
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I knew that too (from a relative who was on a show), but somehow the older cast sucked me right in.
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Oh, my! And only three months.
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Really? I shouldn’t be surprised, but I’m actually surprised! I caught a few episodes. For some reason, I thought they would be different – already lived a lifetime and knew who they are and what they wanted. He seemed like a nice guy.
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I know. Me too. Apparently they had a prenup and just couldn’t agree on where to live. He seemed sincere, especially with ALL those tears, but now I have my doubts.
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They should have just split the difference and lived part time in both places. Best of both worlds.
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Good point!
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I guess I’m a little little bit more cynical. My TV viewing experiences have taught me that virtually everybody who goes into a reality TV shows hopes to parlay that into a career in the entertainment industry.
I know. Not all of them do. But the vast majority of them seem to have that agenda.
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You’re probably right. Sigh. (This one did seem different and had huge ratings)
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I think you are spot on. It’s funny when I’ve watched some cringeworthy moments on TV and I begin to feel bad for the public humiliation. But then I think to myself, they knew what they were signing up for….
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Admittedly I was tempted, but one bullet dodged I guess!
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You definitely did! Lol
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