We all have probably heard or talked about the infamous, degrading, reality TV show: The Bachelor. In case you haven't heard of this show, the basic gist of the plot consists of a man trying to find "true love" by experiencing and dating multiple women at the same time. Around 30 women are selected to be his "girlfriends" on the show. He gets to know each of the women on a somewhat personal level and each week eliminates a few of them by not giving them a rose. Basically, it is a contest between each of the women to prove that they deserve the love of the bachelor.

After reading that, you're probably thinking that it is the most ridiculous idea you've ever heard, and well, you wouldn't be wrong. However, averaging 9.6 million viewers each week, they must be doing something right.

Most would say that The Bachelor is degrading to women and (overall) just ridiculous.

In my opinion, I couldn't agree more. I love watching the show for the drama (ridiculous, I know) and to see who the bachelor will end up with (just like every typical teenage girl), but I could never see myself being able to participate in something like this.

When watching The Bachelor and considering whether it is absolutely ridiculous or kind of an OK show, consider the following:

The man who is picked as the bachelor spends only a few minutes with each of the 30 girls during the season premiere and has to send a good chunk of them home. How is he supposed to even remember who is who and what is special about each girl?

How could anything good ever come from 30 girls living in one house fighting over the same guy and having to prove to him why they're good enough while simultaneously watching every other girl in the house doing the exact same thing?

Also not to mention that most girls attach all of their self worth and happiness to gaining the approval and acceptance from the bachelor, by him giving the girls a rose so they stay in the competition.

No matter how ridiculous and absurd the idea of this show may be, my eyes are still glued to the TV every Monday night.