"The Bachelor" is a popular television reality show that involves roses and 25 girls. But that’s not the reason I watch this dramatic show. Ben H’s latest journey ended, and as controversial as the show may be, it can be fun to watch as a guilty pleasure. Here are the top five reasons why I watch the show that has captured the interest of the country in this journey of love.
1. The Drama
Once you look behind the scenes closely, you can see the amount of drama that plays into the show—even some that isn’t real. There has been a lot said about the producers of the show and how they manipulate the contestants to seem or act a certain way for the audience. If you ever get bored of the show, just look for the exaggerated characterization.
2, The Dates
Say anything about "The Bachelor," but every person would want to go on their extravagant dates. From skydiving to traveling to Italy, the production knows how to appeal to a large audience. Although the group dates are extremely awkward and strange, they have just as much thought into them. But, the one-on-one dates are paradise.
3. The Love
Even though "The Bachelor" has its drawbacks, it tugs on audiences' heartstrings when you feel as if two people are actually falling in love. It’s an awkward situation when there are 25 potential people for the protagonist’s journey of love, but at the end, we feel invested into their love lives—whether justified or not.
4. The Competition
Awful as it may be, watching "The Bachelor" can seem like watching a sports game. We all have that one boy or girl we are rooting for the main character to choose in the end. Every time he or she chooses our favorites, there is weird sense of joy that we cannot place. I don’t know why we root for people we don’t even know, especially since they could be an awful person. But it makes the show fun.
5. The Aftermath
Like Sean and Catherine, who got married after their season, or Juan Pablo and Nikki, who barely even said “I love you,” there is a certain desire to know what happens to the couple after the show ends. Especially since the show’s duration is so short, it is interesting to see how people are able to fall in love or even to get to know each other. It’s kind of fun to see which direction the show goes toward.
