Sounds Like A Cult The Cult of The Bachelor
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Jun 8, 2021 Former contestant Kendall Long joins the podcast to discuss the cult-like nature of The Bachelor franchise. They explore the strict rules and isolation that contestants experience, comparing it to a cult. They also discuss the dynamics of social media and the addictive nature of vulnerability. Ultimately, they conclude that 'The Bachelor' is a 'watch your back' level cult.
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Framing The Bachelor As A Cult
- The podcast frames The Bachelor as a modern-day cult built around sex, money, and power.
- That framing sets the lens for assessing rules, isolation, and control in the franchise.
Desire Short-Circuits Consent
- The hosts note many contestants sign lengthy contracts simply because they want to be on TV.
- That immediate desire makes people accept rules without time to evaluate control mechanisms.
Deliberate Information Isolation
- Contestants undergo strict isolation: no phones, magazines, TV, music, or unapproved movies.
- That enforced information control narrows perspectives and accelerates immersion in the show's bubble.