So… although you may recall I’ve had the odd brainwave or ten – for my own Debbish reality TV show; an Australian version of Escape to the Country; a dictation app that allows you to use FB & Twitter verbally; and my bedtime stories app – ASTOUNDINGLY none of these have come to fruition.
Not one to be deterred by failure however… I have yet another ingenious idea.
It’s the TV show The Bachelor but for over 60s. I did consider a bachelorette option, but… quite frankly too many old men sharing a house could possibly be very boring (and smelly). Rather than vie for the attention of some buxom divorcee, they’d possibly all just sit and stare quietly at a blank TV screen. Or potter around fixing stuff.
Source: thedivaofdating.com
But… lots of old biddies* on the other hand – hilarious! You’d have the blue rinse skank, the martyred religious type, a warm fluffy grandmotherly type or two and so forth. (Me, stereotyping? Never!)
I’ve never watched The Bachelor but see enough ads to realise that the main entertainment comes from the women bitching about each other.
Source: sodahead.com (With added words!!!)
Undoubtedly TV producers recruit some troublemakers and nutters to make the show watchable, so I can only imagine what older women – with another 30 years under their belts – would get up to!
Or perhaps they’d be more zen. Who knows?! But what an interesting social experiment it would be.
If mum and her female friends are anything to go by they’d be happier hanging out with each other and enjoying their independence, than having to deal with dating and the relationship stuff. In fact… I’m starting to feel sorry for that poor bachelor.
I’m still working on a name for the show. It’s likely my old-but-spunky-man-of-the-moment will have been married before so the ‘bachelor’ thing doesn’t work. And quite frankly, the The Divorcee doesn’t sound very appealing, and the The Widower is just kinda sad (plus it sounds like a movie about Russian submarines!).
So… I’m thinking, The Born Again Bachelor.
What do you think?
Flogging my blog on this Friday With Some Grace.
* using the term with much fondness…
September 26, 2014
I don’t watch the original- but I’d sure watch this version!
September 26, 2014
I know! I don’t watch Big Brother either but might if they weren’t all young & pretty.
September 26, 2014
I love it. And I’d definitely watch it. Of course I’d watch it – I watch the one showing now because it’s hilarious to watch seemingly intelligent and beautiful women lose all their common sense and dignity. Your version would have the added bonus of surprise incontinence on some of the more physical dates. To say nothing of the threat of death.
September 26, 2014
I found this hilarious pic of an older couple in bed and the guy peeking beneath the covers to…. check his preparedness. Wonder what sort of dates they could go on?
September 26, 2014
I can’t bring myself to watch the Bachelor- it just all seems so superficial and degrading! Your version, as an ex aged care worker, holds far greater appeal!
September 26, 2014
I’d love to see them tell the BAB off if he treated them like shit! (Which dating several women at once is essentially doing, I guess!)
September 26, 2014
Great idea but I don’t think I’d watch it because it’d be a bit too close to home 😉
September 26, 2014
Oh… I don’t think you’re older than me… and I especially made it an over 60s show cos 50 is only about 4yrs away for yours truly!
September 26, 2014
Sounds like the reality version of The Golden Girls! It would totes work …
September 26, 2014
Oh yes. (And should I admit I liked / watched The Golden Girls?!)
September 26, 2014
Haha! Too funny!!!! The only reason I know ANYTHING about The Bachelor is Rosie’s episode guides on mamamia. And the only reason I ever go near mamamia is Rosie’s episode guides…
But seriously, THIS is a show I would watch! Don’t forget the sob-story contestant, who has had a really tough time of life and is looking for love!! She’d be so popular!!
September 26, 2014
Oh yes! I’m sure the producers could make sure we’ve got all stereotypes (oops, bases!) covered! 😉
September 26, 2014
PSML! You had me at “blue rinse skunk”! I’d definitely watch it! Now, to plan a crowd funding campaign so you have the funds to do a pilot!
September 26, 2014
Oh yes, I didn’t even think of that. And of course all participants would be older retirees and already on the pension, so I wouldn’t have to pay them! Am sure the measly pocket money they receive will pay for food inside the bachelorette mansion and a few outings! 😉
September 26, 2014
Haha! This would be hilarious! I also love the FB dictation app idea – although I suspect it would get me into trouble… 🙂
September 26, 2014
Yes he too. Too easily distracted!
September 26, 2014
I would definitely watch! Hilarious! My Mum would be so picky now though I think if she was choosing a man, definitely be an interesting watch! I love the name!
September 26, 2014
🙂
Thanks!
September 27, 2014
Now there is some reality TV that I would watch! Let the booze flow and the feathers fly!
September 28, 2014
Oh yes!!!!
September 28, 2014
I didn’t think that The Bachelor formula could get any more cringeworthy, but you have succeeded!
September 29, 2014
It’s a talent I have! 😉
September 28, 2014
Deb, I’m SO watching your version of the show! And Escape To The Country is one of my favourites too x
September 29, 2014
Lisa – when I wrote that post we were still seeing the first version of the show… when the presenter visited 4 houses and the buyers then chose 2. I HATED the idea of a different version… of course in retrospect I LOVE the new version!
September 29, 2014
That’s a cracker of an idea for a new TV show! I’d definitely watch it. It would be really interesting to see the different expectations of ladies in their golden years to the women on the show now.
September 29, 2014
Less vanity I’d hope. 🙂
September 29, 2014
I reckon you’re on to something but I have a feeling they might not be a lovely and gentle as you might imagine – from what I’ve heard those oldies can have quite a bit of fun in those old people’s homes! Thanks for linking Deb xxx
September 29, 2014
Oh yes, a friend once told me they can get pretty randy! Might need a PG rating! (At least!)
September 30, 2014
Just think how many twists you could add … A sponge cake cook off, Masterchief style. The race around the old folks home using walking frames, Great Race Style. Oh, the possibilities!