The Born Again Bachelor
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.
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.
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?
* using the term with much fondness…
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Jo
September 26, 2014I don’t watch the original- but I’d sure watch this version!
Debbish
September 26, 2014I know! I don’t watch Big Brother either but might if they weren’t all young & pretty.
Char
September 26, 2014I 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.
Debbish
September 26, 2014I 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?
Amy @ handbagmafia
September 26, 2014I 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!
Debbish
September 26, 2014I’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!)
Pinky Poinker
September 26, 2014Great idea but I don’t think I’d watch it because it’d be a bit too close to home 😉
Debbish
September 26, 2014Oh… 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!
Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruit
September 26, 2014Sounds like the reality version of The Golden Girls! It would totes work …
Debbish
September 26, 2014Oh yes. (And should I admit I liked / watched The Golden Girls?!)
daisyrooandtwo
September 26, 2014Haha! 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!!
Debbish
September 26, 2014Oh yes! I’m sure the producers could make sure we’ve got all stereotypes (oops, bases!) covered! 😉
Grace
September 26, 2014PSML! 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!
Debbish
September 26, 2014Oh 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! 😉
Elisa {With Grace & Eve}
September 26, 2014Haha! This would be hilarious! I also love the FB dictation app idea – although I suspect it would get me into trouble… 🙂
Debbish
September 26, 2014Yes he too. Too easily distracted!
Jess
September 26, 2014I 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!
Debbish
September 26, 2014🙂
Thanks!
mumabulous
September 27, 2014Now there is some reality TV that I would watch! Let the booze flow and the feathers fly!
Debbish
September 28, 2014Oh yes!!!!
hugzillablog
September 28, 2014I didn’t think that The Bachelor formula could get any more cringeworthy, but you have succeeded!
Debbish
September 29, 2014It’s a talent I have! 😉
Lisa@RandomActsOfZen
September 28, 2014Deb, I’m SO watching your version of the show! And Escape To The Country is one of my favourites too x
Debbish
September 29, 2014Lisa – 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!
Bec @ The Plumbette
September 29, 2014That’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.
Debbish
September 29, 2014Less vanity I’d hope. 🙂
Emily @ Have A Laugh On Me
September 29, 2014I 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
Debbish
September 29, 2014Oh yes, a friend once told me they can get pretty randy! Might need a PG rating! (At least!)
Mark Downey - FULLHALFGLASS.COM
September 30, 2014Just 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!