Excellent summation of the show. I did want to mention that I’ve heard several people say that Gerry claimed he hadn’t been with anyone since his wife. I don’t actually recall him saying that, I think he may have just said that he hadn’t been in love since his wife? And then maybe people assumed the rest? He seemed willing to kiss women the first night he met them, so definitely not a shrinking violet from the start. Seemed quite ready to “get to it.”
I hate the idea of multiple women going after any one man, no matter what age. I really think it devalues us all and find it desperate and depressing.
I couldn’t agree more with you that I thought that line about “I loved you at that moment“ was horrifying. While everyone was walking around talking about what a great guy he was, I was thinking, what a jerk. That would literally tear someone’s heart apart.
I did end up falling for Gerry and Theresa as a couple at the end. I thought she was a dingbat initially, but once learning about her business acumen and getting to know her life story a little bit more, I saw how much they had in common and was impressed by her. Leslie seemed too victim-y, always focusing on her never being picked story - meanwhile she had two husbands and got to be runner-up on the show; seems like she’s been picked a lot.
I will admit, albeit embarrassingly, that I’m looking forward to the wedding! I guess I’m a pretend cynic who is just a romantic sucker like everyone else after all :)
The whole Bachelor franchise skeeves me, but then I've never been one who goes hunting for romantic love. The concept feels like a set-up for more fake/reality tv, fake romance, and dangerous outcomes. (see: Gia Marie Allemand) Golden Bachelor sounded like a bad joke to me.
Last year the franchise was courting my young, intelligent, driven, and yes, beautiful niece to come on as a bachelorette and my sister was so excited. I bit my tongue until it bled while I secretly hoped she'd say no. They told her she'd have to leave her job, her apartment, and pets and not tell a soul where she was going or with whom. (That's impossible in my family!)
She had just started a new promising job and didn't feel right about risking it. She a woman with great integrity. Thankfully, she was committed to that job that turned into a job she loves and she told them no thanks.
Seriously, who can just put their life on hold, disappear for three months, and not let anyone know? pfft
You nailed this. We watched the first episode out of curiosity and the naked neediness caused the hubs to say, "These people are scary." We couldn't continue after that. I'd say that the women deserved FAR better than that guy and I hope being on the show means that worthy men find them and give them a chance to find love again.
I wasn't intending to watch The Golden Bachelor because I thought it would be depressing about everyone talking about their physical ailments but my daughter thought it seemed "sweet" and I ended up watching. I felt like Gerry had a good heart but what man can resist women throwing themselves at him right and left? And his final two were both using sex to sell themselves right from the start. Leslie revealed herself in lingerie and in the talent portion worked it like a stripper. Theresa flashed Gerry when she got out of the limo. I was glad at least that he picked the older of the two but I figured it was because of her financial strength I thought it was weird how he moved his lips to everything she said on the after show. Obviously she had rehearsed it and he was there for that. I don't think going on national television is a way to find a partner at any age and I'm just glad I'm not desperate for a man's company anymore.
Hi! I was less disturbed than you are. Because it’s the Bachelor and the set up is that you’ve got to maunfacture drama and romance, otherwise there’s no show. That’s why I don’t blame Gerry for being a dick, but I do wonder what kind of person wants to find true love on a reality tv show? One who needs massive amounts of attention and/or one who is broke. He might be both, but he really did not seem like an asshole to me, just maybe a little too good at performing earnestness and a little lacking in intelligence.
Excellent summation of the show. I did want to mention that I’ve heard several people say that Gerry claimed he hadn’t been with anyone since his wife. I don’t actually recall him saying that, I think he may have just said that he hadn’t been in love since his wife? And then maybe people assumed the rest? He seemed willing to kiss women the first night he met them, so definitely not a shrinking violet from the start. Seemed quite ready to “get to it.”
I hate the idea of multiple women going after any one man, no matter what age. I really think it devalues us all and find it desperate and depressing.
I couldn’t agree more with you that I thought that line about “I loved you at that moment“ was horrifying. While everyone was walking around talking about what a great guy he was, I was thinking, what a jerk. That would literally tear someone’s heart apart.
I did end up falling for Gerry and Theresa as a couple at the end. I thought she was a dingbat initially, but once learning about her business acumen and getting to know her life story a little bit more, I saw how much they had in common and was impressed by her. Leslie seemed too victim-y, always focusing on her never being picked story - meanwhile she had two husbands and got to be runner-up on the show; seems like she’s been picked a lot.
I will admit, albeit embarrassingly, that I’m looking forward to the wedding! I guess I’m a pretend cynic who is just a romantic sucker like everyone else after all :)
The whole Bachelor franchise skeeves me, but then I've never been one who goes hunting for romantic love. The concept feels like a set-up for more fake/reality tv, fake romance, and dangerous outcomes. (see: Gia Marie Allemand) Golden Bachelor sounded like a bad joke to me.
Last year the franchise was courting my young, intelligent, driven, and yes, beautiful niece to come on as a bachelorette and my sister was so excited. I bit my tongue until it bled while I secretly hoped she'd say no. They told her she'd have to leave her job, her apartment, and pets and not tell a soul where she was going or with whom. (That's impossible in my family!)
She had just started a new promising job and didn't feel right about risking it. She a woman with great integrity. Thankfully, she was committed to that job that turned into a job she loves and she told them no thanks.
Seriously, who can just put their life on hold, disappear for three months, and not let anyone know? pfft
You nailed this. We watched the first episode out of curiosity and the naked neediness caused the hubs to say, "These people are scary." We couldn't continue after that. I'd say that the women deserved FAR better than that guy and I hope being on the show means that worthy men find them and give them a chance to find love again.
I wasn't intending to watch The Golden Bachelor because I thought it would be depressing about everyone talking about their physical ailments but my daughter thought it seemed "sweet" and I ended up watching. I felt like Gerry had a good heart but what man can resist women throwing themselves at him right and left? And his final two were both using sex to sell themselves right from the start. Leslie revealed herself in lingerie and in the talent portion worked it like a stripper. Theresa flashed Gerry when she got out of the limo. I was glad at least that he picked the older of the two but I figured it was because of her financial strength I thought it was weird how he moved his lips to everything she said on the after show. Obviously she had rehearsed it and he was there for that. I don't think going on national television is a way to find a partner at any age and I'm just glad I'm not desperate for a man's company anymore.
Hi! I was less disturbed than you are. Because it’s the Bachelor and the set up is that you’ve got to maunfacture drama and romance, otherwise there’s no show. That’s why I don’t blame Gerry for being a dick, but I do wonder what kind of person wants to find true love on a reality tv show? One who needs massive amounts of attention and/or one who is broke. He might be both, but he really did not seem like an asshole to me, just maybe a little too good at performing earnestness and a little lacking in intelligence.