Ben Higgins - Lauren Bushnell - Bachelor 20 - Discussion - #2

It's interesting to me that Ben and Lauren have been made out to be this perfect golden couple. And honestly, I think that's why some people don't like them. But where did that come from? fans? Abc? I ask this becuase Ben and Lauren never gave themselves that label. So I think it's unfair to hold them to any standard they haven't even set for themselves.

They're just normal, kind hearted, family loving, good looking people who fell in love on TV. Ben spends his Saturdays promoting a charity he's been involved in way before his 15 minutes of fame. Lauren loves going to trailblazers games and hanging out with family. That's cool and that's why I like them, but it doesn't make them perfect or everyone's cup of tea. I get that, but I refuse to hold them to some ridiculous standard of what they should or shouldn't do. Everyone gets opportunities. Everyone decides what's best for them. They got this opportunity because some people want to watch their life post show. Ultimately, IMO, people like positive people, people like love stories, and people want to watch them be cute and funny and walk away from an hour show feeling good with a smile on their face. Because of that they were given the opportunity, and they decided to take it. I see the show being exactly like Giuliana and Bills show. And that was one of my favorites.

If their relationship can't withstand two months of filming then it wouldn't have made it anyways. I'm of the belief that these two kids really love each other and will make it work. And I look forward to watching, whether it's on the freeform network or not.

SeekAny wrote:It's interesting to me that Ben and Lauren have been made out to be this perfect golden couple. And honestly, I think that's why some people don't like them. But where did that come from? fans? Abc? I ask this becuase Ben and Lauren never gave themselves that label. So I think it's unfair to hold them to any standard they haven't even set for themselves.

They're just normal, kind hearted, family loving, good looking people who fell in love on TV. Ben spends his Saturdays promoting a charity he's been involved in way before his 15 minutes of fame. Lauren loves going to trailblazers games and hanging out with family. That's cool and that's why I like them, but it doesn't make them perfect or everyone's cup of tea. I get that, but I refuse to hold them to some ridiculous standard of what they should or shouldn't do. Everyone gets opportunities. Everyone decides what's best for them. They got this opportunity because some people want to watch their life post show. Ultimately, IMO, people like positive people, people like love stories, and people want to watch them be cute and funny and walk away from an hour show feeling good with a smile on their face. Because of that they were given the opportunity, and they decided to take it. I see the show being exactly like Giuliana and Bills show. And that was one of my favorites.

If their relationship can't withstand two months of filming then it wouldn't have made it anyways. I'm of the belief that these two kids really love each other and will make it work. And I look forward to watching, whether it's on the freeform network or not.

The fans and ABC gave Ben "the perfect title" (rememeber the tag line? "The perfect Ben") and even the ladies on his season. Lauren is now in that title as well because her name is attached to Ben's and many people find her perfect (though from what I've seen, they use it in a negative way, unlike with Ben..) 

IMO.

Agreed. It was more rhetorical because I wanted to stress it didn't come from them.

I think Ben and Lauren have gotten this opportunity because in RL and with the powers that be at the franchise/ABC....Ben and Lauren always embody the attitude of gratitude.  They are thankful and appreciative for the opportunities and experiences that they have and it shows.  And that is what makes them Golden.

The one kind couple that got rooked was Des and Chris...but even with that they always have maintained wonderful attitudes.  I think these two couples share similar life outlooks....be thankful, help others and be kind.

JMO

^And there are several others couples who have the same attitude. Of all the "successful" couples there's one, maybe two, who I think could be more grateful. But for the most part they have mentioned how grateful they are show the show introducing them to their spouse and the opportunities they have gotten from being on the show.

If they are gonna film this in Denver I'd hope they take advantage of all the great outdoors in Colorado and display some of that. It would make the show more interesting IMO.

^^ Well, I'm probably one of their biggest fan girls, and I never thought either was perfect. I mean, he's a Republican, so clearly not perfect! I KID, I KID!!!!! Man, seriously kidding. Sorry.

Yeah, ABC gave Ben "The Perfect Ben" tag line. Why? Because it rhymed and it was catchy. Then they put him on Rushmore. Why? Because he was a good Bachelor (with honestly a VERY low bar). I don't think either asked for this title. Their reasonable fans know they are just human. Good, kind, down to earth people that are fun for us to follow, but in no way are they on some make believe pedestal. They are human. They happen to be my favorite couple out of this franchise, but I don't think that makes them better than any of the other couples. They are just one of the very lucky few that found a HEA from this show - incredibly lucky, all of them. I like to follow BenLo, some others do as well, and some don't. No biggie, to each their own.

Anywho... Great post @SeekAny! I agree with it all.

Also, I really hope they change the name of the show. It's really lame.


JMOAA

This made me smile.

Dana Weiss ‏@Possessionista 32m32 minutes ago
You guys. The Ben/Lauren superfans are seriously the most polite trolls ever. #theBachelorette

Congrats to Ben and Lauren on their new show, but seriously who the heck even has this channel, Freefallin' or whatever it's called. Now, Tom Petty is stuck in my head.

The channel is Abc family but now it's called freeform, pretty little liars is on that channel.

So I guess this means that Ben will not be entering the political arena...at least in the near future?

Sprite wrote:So I guess this means that Ben will not be entering the political arena...at least in the near future?

I would say not.

But, then again, in a world where Trump can go from reality TV to being the Republican candidate for president ...