It’s interesting to see how new reality shows attract and
then, hopefully hold an audience. ABC has just launched The Proposal. It promises
the strong possibility that two strangers will become engaged in one hour. They
hide one in a booth and he or she chooses from ten. They have rounds, like a
beauty contest where the contestants ask or answer questions. And yes, there is
a swimsuit competition. Sorry if I offend but one of the attractions for me was
the swimsuit competition at the Miss America pageant. In fact, I appreciated
the gowns as well. The way a woman dresses shows off her femininity, because
you can’t separate the culture from the person. We’ll see. Perhaps I won’t see.
Back to ABC, using rounds and the reveal at the end saves
the show from disaster by introducing drama. I can only hope that the newly
engaged couple will last, but I don’t care much, because I hardly know them. Unlike
a good romance in a novel or real life, the couple’s commitment needs to be
questioned and tried. Man is a social animal. Family, friends, and the couple
do what’s best for each other. The couple have yet to work together.
If you want to watch The
Proposal for light entertainment you may enjoy it. I probably will watch
the next episode in which the woman chooses.
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