The Bachelor: A Showcase of the Epitome of Love
You may have seen the tweets about “fanasco” and “lingery” on Twitter, or you may have heard your friends drone on and on about one of the contestants having her ex serenade her on screen. One thing is certain, this season of the Bachelor has had its fair share of scandals only four episodes in and it demonstrates just how hard the Bachelor’s producers really work. Needless to say, Peter Weber as the Bachelor has been one rollercoaster of a ride, but isn’t every season? Chris Harrison seems to always remind us that it will be, “The most dramatic season yet.” Emphasis on the dramatic.
Some may view the Bachelor as pointless and stupid, but what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than watching one man date 30 women? It truly has to be the modern model example of love. Forget Romeo and Juliet or Titanic. This show will win over your heart in an instant.
Watching someone else live out the ups and downs of love in a scripted manner is way more entertaining than doing it ourselves. And obviously something is working, or the show wouldn’t be 22 seasons deep with a franchise that has expanded to include the Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise.
This Valentine’s Day, pluck a rose from a Trader Joe’s bouquet, take a seat on your couch and feel a part of the action as you shed tears over a bottle of Martinelli’s. Bonus points if you get a viewing party together.
Not sure how? You can stream this infamous show on ABC’s online network the day after it’s aired. You may also find it on Hulu. Or if you’re impatient like me, watch it live the night it airs. Refresh Twitter every 30 seconds and the show becomes double the entertainment.
If pilots are your thing, then this season is definitely for you because the puns are nonstop. Let your vicarious love take flight!
Katie Buxton is a senior studying business administration.