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5 Reasons 'The Bachelor' Franchise Should NOT Be Praised

Read this with a light heart, it's not that deep.

Annabelle Farrow
Aug 23, 2018
Auburn University
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5 Reasons 'The Bachelor' Franchise Should NOT Be Praised
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I have seen about four episodes of "The Bachelor" over the years. None have been by choice, but because my friends were watching it. Yes, I understand that most people watch solely for fun, but why not stir the pot on everyone's favorite show?

1. Men should pursue women

I am definitely not a crazy feminist, but I do have self-respect. Throwing a bunch of women to "find true love" with some dude is insane. Call me old-fashioned, but the guy should pursue the girl. Girls shouldn't have to show out to get attention. If he doesn't want to spend time with me, then I am definitely not going to fight for his attention.

2. Why would you want to be with a guy who dated multiple women?

I know that I am the jealous type, so there is no way in heck I could watch my potential boo with other girls. Plus, he can't put his total focus on me. I expect the best and for my man to only have eyes for me.

3. It isn't real love

How many "Bachelor" marriages have failed? I do not think that love should be forced. Love is a special and intimate feeling that cannot be fabricated. I do think that the people on "The Bachelor" fall in love, but not with each other. I think they fall in love with the fame, the attention, the ring, the honeymoon — when all the glamour is gone they are stuck with a stranger.

4. Sex is offered as a prize

From what I understand, if you make it to a certain point in the show you get to stay in a special suite. I'm sure not everyone has sex in the fantasy suite, but come on... These girls are already flaunting themselves to get one guy's attention, but imagine the pressure of making it to a night alone with this guy. I know my mind would be on the other girls and what I needed to do to win the show, but that is so messed up. A guy or girl should not be a "prize."

5. Engagement is forced

Like I have said before, love and sex should not be prizes. Love should happen naturally, and the whole point of this show is to get a ring paid for and blah blah blah. No wonder the marriages don't work out. Dating, engagement, and marriage are all big commitments that take time to grow and should not be forced into a certain time span.

I don't think "The Bachelor" is some evil show that is the absolute worst, but I really do not understand why everyone is so invested in it.

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