A rose by any other name would smell not so good

So I watched part of The Bachelor the other night. I don't know why. That seems to be the general sentiment of all who view the show...why? Why do these women who seem relatively smart and pretty and have lots going for them subject themselves to the rejection and utter humiliation that is The Bachelor? Maybe it's for their 15 seconds of fame, maybe they're naive enough to actually believe they will get married if they're "chosen". I personally think they're not right in the head.

If for some reason you haven't seen this show or it's like 20 seasons before it, the premise is that one guy, one guy!, gets to choose from say about 20 hot women. He goes on dates with them and generally tries them on for size. And I do mean tries them on (eyebrows waggling here). The group of women is selectively reduced (probably more like cut from the herd) and then he's left with the one woman who receives a marriage proposal. Yeah, I see what's in it for the guy, but these girls are grouped into this gaggle of female hormones and all the wonderful things that go along with that. You women out there who have ever had to share a bathroom with more than one other woman know what I'm talking about here. If they're truly blessed, they'll receive a date with the dude without the other 20 other chicks in the house. So far, I've only seen the group dates and yuck. Who wants some other woman's sloppy seconds, let alone 19 other women's sloppy seconds? Maybe it's just me. Then at the end of these "dates" and the get to know you sessions, he eliminates a couple of ladies. Basically telling them in front of a national audience, "Sorry, but you suck and you're just not good enough for me." Yeah, sounds like a great time.

Is this the message that we should be sending young women around the country? Despite the fact that your successful, smart, beautiful, if you don't land this one guy and beat out all these other girls, you'll be a failure. WTF? Also, knowing the history of this show, who thinks that they're going to get married at the end anyway? How many of the couples from previous The Bachelor shows are married? That's right, none. Yep, so successful. Where's Dr. Phil when you need him? I personally think the cat fighting and back stabbing is pretty funny considering these people put themselves in this situation, but c'mon ladies! Buck up and think more of yourself than just selling it on ABC!

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