Boy Crazy

Thirty girls. Six limos. One final rose.

The first night of “The Bachelor” season 19 was one to remember. On Jan. 5, the nation was introduced to two and a half dozen gorgeous women that were preparing to steal the heart of one Chris Soules.

Audiences seem to have a strong opinion toward this type of reality TV. You can be someone who spends every Monday night crowded around a television with chips in hand, or someone who would rather write a 12 page English essay.

Whether you love or hate “The Bachelor,” you can agree that some of these girls are downright idiotic. From Tara, the crazy drunk that was sent home week two, to Jade, the seem-to-be crowd favorite and Ashley I., the girl who cries every episode, Chris Soules has a wide assortment of girls to choose from. He is hoping for one who fits in with his lifestyle.

Soules is the lucky farmer from Lamont, IA who was chosen to be this year’s Bachelor. At first glance, he may appear as a pretty boy, but ever since he was little, Soules has been wearing oversized Wrangler jeans and cowboy boots. He knows his roots and is not willing to abandon them. Soules will ultimately choose a woman who will adapt to his lifestyle and live on the farm with him. No exceptions.

“I like the whole farmer thing,” junior Katie Kissick said. “I think Chris is a very down-to-earth guy and makes a good bachelor.”

What is a farmer doing on a reality TV show? On the last season of “The Bachelorette,” Chris was sent home by Andi Dorfman, but stole the hearts of the people around the country. He was voted to be the next Bachelor. Trying to adapt from a farmer to a national heartthrob, Chris is in for a season full of kissing, crying and lots of roses. With one goal in mind, he knows the journey to finding a wife will not be a smooth one.

All 19 seasons of this show have ended up in only two successful relationships to date. However, a Harbinger poll says that over half of the East viewers think Chris and who he chooses will stay together.

This show seems to be either a crowd favorite or a total bust. It is either the best time of the year or offensive to women everywhere.

“I like the show because I’ve watched it for a long time,” Kissick said. “It’s fun to see the crazy dates they go on and some of the ridiculous things the girls do to get attention.”

Sure, another teenage girl that enjoys reality TV. There is drinking, kissing and crying — all the ingredients to good television.

The other side of this is the whole cheating and lying thing. Freshman Sydney Pearson believes that the show is a silly excuse for viewers to watch drama and listen to arguments.

“I think the whole show is just pretty people doing crazy things to get a man they barely know,” Pearson said. “They say they are in love when they barely know the man.”

With the stereotype of teenage girls and their strong opinions, they would either love or hate “The Bachelor.” It is based on jealousy, fighting and drama. Thirty girls asking themselves ‘Why is Chris kissing other girls?’ Hate to break it to you, but you signed up for “The Bachelor,” not “The Millionaire Matchmaker.”

With the finale planned to air Mar. 16, Chris has narrowing down to do. He has kissed every girl at this point, and has already made some tough decisions.

One girl. One finale. One engagement ring.