Sounds Like A Cult The Cult of The Bachelor
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Jun 8, 2021 Former contestant Kendall Long joins the podcast to discuss the cult-like nature of The Bachelor franchise. They explore the strict rules and isolation that contestants experience, comparing it to a cult. They also discuss the dynamics of social media and the addictive nature of vulnerability. Ultimately, they conclude that 'The Bachelor' is a 'watch your back' level cult.
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Deliberate Information Isolation
- Contestants undergo strict isolation: no phones, magazines, TV, music, or unapproved movies.
- That enforced information control narrows perspectives and accelerates immersion in the show's bubble.
Contestants Eating Alone
- Kendall recounts contestants being restricted around food and sometimes starving during filming.
- She and Issa say producers make contestants eat alone to avoid unflattering camera shots.
Personality Tests And Scripted Language
- Production uses personality tests and scripted language to shape contestants into archetypes.
- That observation links casting tools to behavioral molding and performative identities.