Golden Batchelor - is this for real?

Brookswood

Brookswood

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Because of the poor weather outside and a busy day of chores and other work, I sat down last night looking for some lite weight entertainment. I ended up watching episode one of the Golden Batchelor. This guy is in his 70’s, looks fit, has a full head of hair and is very charming. The twenty two women competing for his affection were mostly very fit, active, intelligent and all looked very good. Some were down right hot. They are in their early 60’s to mid 70’s.

So, the women explain how this is their last chance to find true love and add a man to their lonely lives. Really? I have a hard time thinking that such beautiful, talented, healthy, fit, intelligent women can’t find a number of great guys to date and maybe even one to marry. Their main issue seems to be that he is so very good looking and they must have him. Then they go through this junior high ”choosing up teams” drill where he has to reject about a 1/2 dozen of the women. How humiliating that is. Perhaps they are not as intelligent as I thought they were.

Oh well, now I know why I never waisted time watching these Batchelor shows before. OTOH, the gals are very physically attractive, and I can see myself reading an improving book while occasionally watching out for the eye candy on TV. The joys of being an older, retired Batchelor. :)
 

I'll be the party pooper and say - does it matter? It's a show on TV. It's made to keep you watching. I mean, even on the face of it - a guy who is in his 70's, is fit, and has a full head of hair.... that's a fantasy right there. Then "very fit, active, intelligent and all looked very good. Some were down right hot"? Yeah, right. And I can still go all night.

If you watch these for dumb entertainment, I think that's fine. But when you start believing in the reality of it - nah. I have worked and traveled all around the globe. Do I want to do a lot of traveling now? No. I used to be fit, and could move homes on my own. Can I do that now? No. I used to be what I'd call "functionally fit". Am I that fit now? No. Do I have all my hair? Why yes, I do. Woohoo, one point for me. I'm blissfully aware I'm the kind of guy someone settles for, they ain't fighting for me.

I see reports of late aged people running marathons etc. but while I admire them, I also realize that us oldsters are declining, and frankly I don't aspire to being as fit as I was in my 30's. I'm not good looking, I have too much weight, and I can even be lazy. Reality bites.
 
I don't like or watch “reality” shows. However, I did watch the first two episodes of "The Golden Bachelor” out of curiosity. In fact, in May, I started a thread about it to see what other SF members thought about watching it when it premiered in September.

Here's what others had to say at the time. So far, what was predicted and expected is true.

"The Golden Bachelor" Coming This Fall

I've admitted more than once on the forum that I'd like to meet a nice guy, even at my advanced age. Whether the show is “real” or scripted with hired actors, I certainly wouldn't go the route of competing with twenty-five other women for any man for any reason, no matter my age.

Competition in the dating world is not my thing. I can stand on my head and spin like a top in my own home, and I don't have to get my hair done, put on makeup, and dress up like I'm going to a ball to do it. All the bachelor has to do is show up. If I have to vie that hard for a man's attention, you can have him. I'd rather fly to the moon in a homemade spaceship with Wallace and Gromit to look for cheese.

So, I won't be watching any more episodes of “The Golden Bachelor”. I wish all the hungry cats, I mean contestants, luck with duking it out for the prized morsel. You go, girls! Bottom line: It's just another TV show looking to get ratings.

As to how it stacks up,

‘The Golden Bachelor’ Premiere Draws Record Ratings For ABC; Hulu’s Best-Ever Series Debut

‘The Golden Bachelor’ Premiere Climbs to 11 Million Viewers In First Week With Streaming
 
I'll be watching tonight. So, say what you want.
There's no violence, no car chasing, just easy viewing.


It's entertainment, I'm not analyzing every little word said or every move made.
They're looking for love, more power to them. :)
 
Brookswood said:
Because of the poor weather outside and a busy day of chores and other work, I sat down last night looking for some lite weight entertainment. I ended up watching episode one of the Golden Batchelor. This guy is in his 70’s, looks fit, has a full head of hair and is very charming. The twenty two women competing for his affection were mostly very fit, active, intelligent and all looked very good. Some were down right hot. They are in their early 60’s to mid 70’s.

So, the women explain how this is their last chance to find true love and add a man to their lonely lives. Really? I have a hard time thinking that such beautiful, talented, healthy, fit, intelligent women can’t find a number of great guys to date and maybe even one to marry. Their main issue seems to be that he is so very good looking and they must have him. Then they go through this junior high ”choosing up teams” drill where he has to reject about a 1/2 dozen of the women. How humiliating that is. Perhaps they are not as intelligent as I thought they were.

Oh well, now I know why I never waisted time watching these Batchelor shows before. OTOH, the gals are very physically attractive, and I can see myself reading an improving book while occasionally watching out for the eye candy on TV. The joys of being an older, retired Batchelor. :)
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The Bachelor is all about eye candy often in foreign exotic places.
The problem is that you have to mute it to avoid the banal and repetitive dialog.
The problem with the Golden Bachelor is that they use the same pathetic scripts as they would for the young people. I have a hard time with the idea that older people would have the same conversations.
 
OldFeller said:
The Bachelor is all about eye candy often in foreign exotic places.
The problem is that you have to mute it to avoid the banal and repetitive dialog.
The problem with the Golden Bachelor is that they use the same pathetic scripts as they would for the young people. I have a hard time with the idea that older people would have the same conversations.
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I think you are correct. They say the same stuff without sounding like bubble gummers. I notice that the first hints of the claws coming out were part of the episode. That poor guy may not know what awaits him when the gals get vicious. :eek:
 
I had intended to watch it, but became too busy with other things
on the home front. Still though will take a look next week I think
and enjoy..
 
Brookswood said:
Because of the poor weather outside and a busy day of chores and other work, I sat down last night looking for some lite weight entertainment. I ended up watching episode one of the Golden Batchelor. This guy is in his 70’s, looks fit, has a full head of hair and is very charming. The twenty two women competing for his affection were mostly very fit, active, intelligent and all looked very good. Some were down right hot. They are in their early 60’s to mid 70’s.

So, the women explain how this is their last chance to find true love and add a man to their lonely lives. Really? I have a hard time thinking that such beautiful, talented, healthy, fit, intelligent women can’t find a number of great guys to date and maybe even one to marry. Their main issue seems to be that he is so very good looking and they must have him. Then they go through this junior high ”choosing up teams” drill where he has to reject about a 1/2 dozen of the women. How humiliating that is. Perhaps they are not as intelligent as I thought they were.

Oh well, now I know why I never waisted time watching these Batchelor shows before. OTOH, the gals are very physically attractive, and I can see myself reading an improving book while occasionally watching out for the eye candy on TV. The joys of being an older, retired Batchelor. :)
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It's pretty pathetic watching grown adults act like teenagers to win over the love of their lives. I'd rather shoot myself than participate in trying to catch a man. :ROFLMAO:
 
MarciKS said:
It's pretty pathetic watching grown adults act like teenagers to win over the love of their lives. I'd rather shoot myself than participate in trying to catch a man. :ROFLMAO:
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The Bachelor formula doesn't work for old people. Old people already know what they like and what works for them. They can tell in a few minutes if they even want to engage in a rapport with someone.

That first time when they get out of the car, they should just get back in the car if they aren't feeling it.
 
After 20+ seasons, I've only watched a handful of Bachelors. I had to see what this one was all about. I like him, I like his back story and he seems like a sweetheart. Some of it is scripted, not all of it. Naturally, there has to be some drama (most scripted, I'm sure) to keep people interested. I like Bachelor Gerry, so I intend to keep watching.

Having seen a couple of Bachelors and Bachelorettes, I guess I'm used to the behavior. What I did think was tacky however (so far) was the sleeping arrangements. Some of the women had to sleep in bunk beds! Contrary to what @RubyK replied, this is another article (I read one before) that says the contestants do not get paid. It also confirms what the first article I read said...they even have to buy their own clothes. Here's How Much 'The Bachelor' and 'Bachelorette' Contestants Get Paid
 
OneEyedDiva said:
Having seen a couple of Bachelors and Bachelorettes, I guess I'm used to the behavior. What I did think was tacky however (so far) was the sleeping arrangements. Some of the women had to sleep in bunk beds! Contrary to what @RubyK replied, this is another article (I read one before) that says the contestants do not get paid. It also confirms what the first article I read said...they even have to buy their own clothes. Here's How Much 'The Bachelor' and 'Bachelorette' Contestants Get Paid
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I read the article. One contestant remortgaged her home so she'd have enough money to compete in the show. Others have cashed out their 401(k). 😲 This seriously belongs in the “Things that don't make sense” thread. For cryin' out loud, there's got to be an easier and more economical way to get a man. I've done it with homemade lasagna and a good bottle of Valpolicella. And if I'm going to bunk with anybody, I can assure you it won't be with a bunch of women. In that crowd, you could get suffocated in your sleep!
 
Bella said:
I read the article. One contestant remortgaged her home so she'd have enough money to compete in the show. Others have cashed out their 401(k). 😲 This seriously belongs in the “Things that don't make sense” thread. For cryin' out loud, there's got to be an easier and more economical way to get a man. I've done it with homemade lasagna and a good bottle of Valpolicella. And if I'm going to bunk with anybody, I can assure you it won't be with a bunch of women. In that crowd, you could get suffocated in your sleep!
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I agree Bella.
 
Brookswood said:
Because of the poor weather outside and a busy day of chores and other work, I sat down last night looking for some lite weight entertainment. I ended up watching episode one of the Golden Batchelor. This guy is in his 70’s, looks fit, has a full head of hair and is very charming. The twenty two women competing for his affection were mostly very fit, active, intelligent and all looked very good. Some were down right hot. They are in their early 60’s to mid 70’s.

So, the women explain how this is their last chance to find true love and add a man to their lonely lives. Really? I have a hard time thinking that such beautiful, talented, healthy, fit, intelligent women can’t find a number of great guys to date and maybe even one to marry. Their main issue seems to be that he is so very good looking and they must have him. Then they go through this junior high ”choosing up teams” drill where he has to reject about a 1/2 dozen of the women. How humiliating that is. Perhaps they are not as intelligent as I thought they were.

Oh well, now I know why I never waisted time watching these Batchelor shows before. OTOH, the gals are very physically attractive, and I can see myself reading an improving book while occasionally watching out for the eye candy on TV. The joys of being an older, retired Batchelor. :)
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Those reality shows are hardly reality at all. Purely a scam and that Golden Bachelor was so stupid, I walked out of our theater where it was touted as a terrific program.
 
They bunk beds were just mean. Who wants to climb into a bunk bed in their 60s and 70s?

The talent show was so cringeworthy. I turned it off except to see Joan recite her poem.
 
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