Torches and Roses

10 Ways the Bachelor is like Survivor :

1. Contestants are put in a hostile environment.  Sure the girls set up home in a mansion and fancy hotels, but I would rather be exposed to harsh elements, scarce food, and wild animals over 25 girls viciously fighting for one guy any day. 

2. Contestants can't trust anyone. There can only be one winner. They may look like best friends in the house (or at camp) But only one can win and they will do whatever it takes. 

3. They find their biggest threat, and turn the other players against them.  Ever notice how the girl the Bachelor seems to like the most, is the girl the rest of the house is gunning for? 

4. Each episode the players compete in challenges for immunity.  But on the Bachelor they call it a group date. 

5. What contestants say about each other in interviews is never very nice. 

6. The producers always provide us with a villain. Without fail there is always someone we want out more than anyone else. Or do we? Bring on the drama.

7. Both shows are known for bringing in returning players to give them a second chance. And the first timers are never happy to see them. 

8. Helicopter rides are commonly used in rewards/dates.

9. If players make it far enough in the competition they get to see their family. 

10. Survivor and the Bachelor (Bachelorette) have both produced 3 lasting happy couples. The difference of course being that this is a happy bonus for Survivor and an awful track record for the Bach. 

I like elimination shows. It doesn't matter if its about getting roses or surviving on a beach, if someone is voted off every week until there is a final victor, I can't help myself, I will watch it.