Why Do We Love “The Golden Bachelor” Spin-Offs So Much?
So, when “The Golden Bachelor” aired last September, it was surprisingly a phenomenon.
But overall, the magic of the show wasnt really about Gary Turner at all.
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While there are certainly some very handsome contenders, this isnt a lineup of Clooney-coded silver foxes.
These are just regular well-meaning dads (mostly) stumbling into the next iteration of their romantic lives.
This overarching theme is so salient because its a practically universal experience that doesnt get much air time.
The theme resonates with younger viewers because we all have loved ones who have also gone through thisgrieving process.
Grief doesnt discriminate, not even by age, says Owens.
And the importance of seeing yourself and your own experiences reflected in the outside world cant be underestimated.
It sends the message, They did it, so I can do it too.
And we know its because ageism is one of the most pervasive and stealthy forms of prejudice.
Were sold on the importance of anti-aging regimens before our brains have even stopped developing.
Same goes for men with the pressure to stay fit and keep from going bald.
Instead of shaming these men and women for getting older, this show celebrates it… We didnt feel like older men!
contestant Gary Levingston shares.
I’m a little choked up because I’ll miss everybody, says Dan.
I live alone, and living with a group of brothers is pretty cool.
This confession was sandwiched between scenes of them and him saying, I love you man before he departed.
We also know that theloneliness epidemicand the so-called friendship recession have had an outsized impact on men.
Cox, Daniel A.American Men Suffer a Friendship Recession.Survey Center on American Life.
