“I’m trying to build an empire, because after this, I cannot get a normal job.”
-Nicole Polizzi (aka Snookie)
Hi all, KO, your host here- this is a fun one today! We’ll be breaking down the paradoxical nature of our fascination with reality dating shows despite their lack of long-lasting romantic connections. What keeps us hooked, even in the absence of enduring love stories? We’ll unpack some of the most popular reality dating TV shows including; The Bachelor/Bachelorette, Love is Blind, Married At First Sight- and more. What are the stats, who is still together, and why do we watch – all the different series if none of them really work?! These shows are some of my favorite “escapism” indulgences:), but will I keep watching if it’s just about becoming an influencer and not about finding love?… I’m not sure that I will! Will you? Would you go on one seeking love (or fame)? Listen into the end where I share my own experience being recruited to join one of these shows- a little inside info on the process that provided for some deeper thinking, I actually appreciated. Love or entertainment, you decide!
This one is a video, so be sure to check us out on You Tube!
Highlights:
Love and reality, dating on tv. Entertainment, escapisms, and seeking fame. Public opinion on private matters. Social consciousness and building a platform. What would you do for love? Is the drama enough or do we want to see the happy ending? Love, relationship experience, and communication. The trials and errors of dating.
Time Stamps:
0:51 – the different reality dating shows
2:31- why do production companies do reality dating shows? Because they make money
4:03- breakdown on the stats on The Bachelor/Bachelorette
7:14- not only do the shows not work, they are traumatic
21:00- Farmer Wants A Wife
21:52- Escapism
27:36- reality tv star to major, monetizable influencer
29:40- stats on the bachelor/bachelorette success rates fully unpacked
37:05- my experience being recruited to try out for Married At First Sight
39:03- asking yourself the deeper questions
42:53- Do I even want to keep watching these shows?
Related Articles:
USA Today: No lasting love, no problem: Why we still can’t stop watching reality dating shows
USA Today: How many ‘Bachelor’ couples stay together? Here’s a look at the show’s success rate
The Guardian: Destroying relationships in science’s name: how reality TV ‘experiments’ wreck lives
The Daily Titan: Reality dating shows promote a toxic view on love
184. No Lasting Love, No Problem: Why we still can’t stop watching reality dating shows!
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Kristen M. Olson:
The Host:
Kristen M. Olson
Creative. Coach. Leader. Athlete. Entrepreneur. Pup Mom. Former D1 athlete, CrossFit Games Athlete, and current podcaster, Turmeric & Tequila™.
20+ year in marketing and branding in the fitness/lifestyle industry, specializing strategic partnerships, influencers/community building, and creative strategy. Uniting mission driven humans everywhere.
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