Judgements Galore

There are parties taking place all over Australia tonight – apparently.

Then again, I guess there are parties each and every evening, some celebrating milestones, birthdays, weddings and others of a more commercial nature involving perhaps Tupperware of other types of “wear”.

But there are extra events this evening.

I am specifically aware of one such party and was just a little surprised to hear of it.

It is the getting together of 4 woman aged between 26 and 62. All are tertiary qualified and several have multiple qualifications. All are considered specialists in their professional field. Between them, they have 5 children, own 5 properties and are all very well-travelled.

Outside of family and work, they have diverse interests, are well read and hold strong social values. They are all strong, independent intelligent woman setting a great example for others.

They have long planned tonight’s gathering. The champagne is chilled and the food prepared in readiness. Initial research has been completed to ensure maximum enjoyment and interaction.

They are gathering as a jury.

Tonight, is the first episode of the new season of The Bachelor, a program where a group of woman compete for the love and affection of a sole male, the Bachelor.

Personally, I think the show and its associated program The Bachelorette are demeaning and prey on either the insecurity of the contestants or a desire to be in the spotlight, no matter what it takes.

The group of woman I refer to will get together tonight to critique, asses, review and I guess pass judgement on the contestants.

They will scrutinise the contestants dress, hair, language, behaviour and conversations. They admit that much of the chat will be “not positive” but are quick to add that compliments are given where appropriate. The objective is not to have a “bitch fest”.

They admit it is an entertaining distraction.

I asked if they will get together for each episode and they won’t, but will watch in parallel and continue to comment vis SMS and Messenger etc. They will gather again for the finale, and more champagne.

I am very surprised that such intelligent, educated independent women are even watching the program let alone arranging a get together to do so. I am surprised they see it is being appropriate to sit and pass judgement of the contestants.

But, I guess there is little difference to the judgement I am passing upon them for watching a program I have never seen, only heard and read about.