Re: Ben Higgins - Lauren Bushnell - Bachelor 20 - Discussion - #2

by sdmom Wed Jun 22, 2016 3:32 pm

I don't like or dislike BenLo and good for them to take advantage of their 15 minutes. But I do feel they are just like others, seeking attention fame and money. Well I guess if the price is right, go for it. Even the other golden couple, JP and Ash will be back on tv, if RS is right. Now looks like the only normal couple is Des and Chris, mad props to them!
Jmo.

by umngirl Wed Jun 22, 2016 3:33 pm

sosleepy wrote:
umngirl wrote:
Diana wrote:Ben and Lauren are the biggest ‘Bachelor’ couple of the last 10 years,” said Karey Burke, executive vice president, Programming and Development, Freeform.

I'm like one of the biggest Benlo's fans you will ever meet and even I find this laughable.

Lol. It's such a joke. If the only measure is IG followers than I guess they are the biggest. By several other measures they are not.

Oh yeah, I agree that statement is silly. But what measurements are you referring to? It all seems arbitrary and pointless. Who has the better relationship? The only people that could really compare that are the actual individuals in the relationships, not the fans... and that's going to vary big time by personal preference for what each is looking for in a relationship. Who is the most entertaining? Again, totally subjective. Who's been together the longest? That's just a matter of circumstance.

I don't know. Some people like SeanCat, cool. Some love Kaitlyn/Shawn, awesome. Some are old school and it's Trista/Ryan, Jash or nothing. Others like the normalcy of Chres. And probably most don't care at all and the whole shebang is just for snark. My point- it's ridiculous to say any of these couples are better than any other, by any make believe measurement.

Other social media followers, show ratings, etc. They needed a tagline for the announcement and picked a stupid one IMO. That's all.

by sosleepy Wed Jun 22, 2016 3:35 pm

Cila51290 wrote:I wouldn't mind seeing a Shawn/Kait or Joelle/future F1 doing the same type of show. If they reject it good for them, if they accept then thats fine too. As a fan of the Bachelor/ette, I'd much rather these couples have their own show then have it with other celebs who I can't stand. JMO It makes stanning them little more intriguing. I'm happy! Bring on Lauren being a bridezilla!!

Yeah freaking right. IMO, there is one currently together couple who *might* turn something like this down, and even that is iffy. Every other couple would JUMP on this. Go check out Kaitlyn's thread. Someone is jelly!!!! laugh out loud

by Cocoasneeze Wed Jun 22, 2016 4:07 pm

I don't get why it's such a surprise that reality couples who meet on a reality dating show would do more reality tv? IMO you have to have a certain mindset to begin with to agree to go on a show like bach, so I don't hold it against any of them if they do more shows, none of them are above it IMO. I just dislike it a lot, if they critique others for going to a show after show, and then do it themselves. But BenLo have been really open about being willing to do more shows, they're welcoming all offers, that's from their own mouths. IMO they've never acted 'above' any of these shows.

by bleuberry Wed Jun 22, 2016 4:09 pm

WHAT?!

by Al Wed Jun 22, 2016 4:12 pm

I suspect the plan is for this to end in a live finale wedding or something, hence the focus on wedding planning; whether it goes beyond that depends on the success of it probably.

by bleuberry Wed Jun 22, 2016 4:19 pm

It's a surprise because they both said just a few months ago that they weren't interested in that and whatever canned line they used on the press tour.

Ugh. Not liking this. Idc if everyone else does it and no I dont equate this to selling Bombay hair curlers on IG or getting free vacation vouchers. It takes an extra special thirst to keep doing reality TV, it's a slippery slope. I hope they don't end up regretting it. All IMO.

by sosleepy Wed Jun 22, 2016 4:24 pm

bleuberry wrote:It's a surprise because they both said just a few months ago that they weren't interested in that and whatever canned line they used on the press tour.

Ugh. Not liking this. Idc if everyone else does it and no I dont equate this to selling Bombay hair curlers on IG or getting free vacation vouchers. It takes an extra special thirst to keep doing reality TV, it's a slippery slope. I hope they don't end up regretting it. All IMO.

Eh. Outside of your fave, I think they'd all jump on it. And that's probably why your fave is your fave. laugh out loud

(I like them too for their ability to hold out.)

Hopefully BenLo have some control. At least they aren't exploiting their marital problems on MBC like the rest of these z-listers.

by bleuberry Wed Jun 22, 2016 4:28 pm

I don't know if this is better or worse than MBC. laugh out loud

I guess it'll depend on how much control they get. MBC may be short but they capitalize on a lot of relationship negativity.

by **Linds911** Wed Jun 22, 2016 4:30 pm

Well if this show is about their daily life I'm sure their few "being engaged" couple issues would come up. Who knows in 2 years they might even go on! Kidding, kinda laugh out loud

by casjacknick Wed Jun 22, 2016 4:32 pm

Also, and this might seem a little off topic but, it makes so much more sense now why they have Jojo mention Ben every single episode. She even throws out that she wants what Ben and Lauren have. MF just wanted everyone to remember Ben I guess because I have never heard a past lead mentioned more. In my opinion.

by sosleepy Wed Jun 22, 2016 4:35 pm

@bleuberry Ben and Lauren have always said they'd be open to more reality TV if, and only if, the right opportunity came along. Apparently this is the right opportunity. laugh out loud

They never said they wouldn't do more, they never shut any doors.

Anyway, you said yourself during politics-gate they should stay in their lane, and reality TV is their lane! laugh out loud

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