Conveyor Belt of Love: Genius or Atrocious?
I can’t decide. I watched this show last night due to a strange twist of fate of my tivo being broken and being stuck watching regular tv with (gasp) commercials. I regret to say that the end result is that I think I might be hooked on this ridiculous show.
If you didn’t watch it, allow me to introduce you to Conveyor Belt of Love:
The concept is simple.
Five girls sit up on a stage in front of a huge conveyor belt. Then the belt starts moving and out rolls the men one at a time. The guys step off the belt and do their best to try to “woo” the girls. Now this is where the show gets a bit quirky. The people in charge of casting for this show found an eclectic mix of men. They run the gamut from total losers to circus freaks to normal guys to incredibly adorable guys. Just to give you an idea, this one guy recited a poem about taking a bath in a tub of milk. I have no idea why he would think this would be sexy or romantic. The thought of this makes me nauseous. So many times I looked over at Brad and said, “Is this what guys truly think women want?”
But don’t worry, there were plenty of really cute guys too. For example, my personal favorite:
(Note: I may be willing to reconsider my stance on milk baths for him.)
So, after a few minutes of “wooing” and “questioning, the ladies then hold up a sign that says either interested or not interested. If more than one girl chooses the same guy, it is up to the guy to make the choice on which girl he wants to date.
The ladies can replace a guy if a new guy comes rolling out that they like more (which I think is kind of cruel and made me feel very sad, especially when cute sweater boy above left). After the girls have seen all the guys and made their selections, they go on a date with their guy. The final 10 minutes of the show is highlights from the dates where you can see just how well the picks worked out.
This show kind of reminds me a little of Love Connection with Chuck Woolery. God, I loved that show. One summer I was totally obsessed with it and watched it EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. I’d probably still be watching it today if they ever brought it back. (Note to self: Start a petition to bring back Love Connection.)
Ok, so back to CBOL, the funny thing is that the one couple that I really didn’t think were going to hit it off (mouthy Asian chick and speedo dog guy) actually really clicked in the end. It was a match made in reality show heaven. And I loved when she said “I want you to worship me,” after what seemed like maybe five minutes on the date. Good stuff!
I think ABC may have struck reality GOLD with this show!!
Please tell me I’m not the only one to watch (and sorta like) Conveyor Belt of Love. If you watched, what did you think? Will you watch again?
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Ok, I only watched because I couldn’t sleep and then I couldn’t look away! It was like a train wreck. I also thought it was cruel when they kicked a guy to the curb for the next guy. I did fall asleep before the dates – I would have never thought that Asian Chick and Speedo Guy would have made a connection – just too weird!
Wheezer´s last blog ..Ok, I know I said I wouldn’t but I can’t help myself
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Awww man now you have me admiting that I watched it too. I didnt think it was bad, wont be watching it with the husband (he happened to be asleep). I was so happy that the blonde stayed w/the larger funny man. I thought that was sincere and sweet. I am curious to know if anyone did have that 2nd date.
melissa @ spoiled mommy´s last blog ..4/365
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Though I didn’t think I would, I actually sat through the whole thing as well. I was proud of the blonde girl for staying with the chubby guy, he seemed like a nice guy. Also, even though some of the guys were truly weird, I wasn’t all that impressed with the girls either. Keiko or whatever was just rude and the rest seemed pretty snobby…
Also, I will probably watch next week.
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It sounds strangely intriguing. I’m glancing at my tv right now trying to decide whether or not to DVR the next episode…
Jen E @ mommablogsalot´s last blog ..i heart faces: happy birthday!
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Oh darn, it looks like it might have been a one time special…
Jen E @ mommablogsalot´s last blog ..i heart faces: happy birthday!
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I ended up watching it as I was going to sleep – then stayed up to watch the end even though I was exhausted!!! It WAS like a train wreck but I did watch
And I also loved that the blond had a nice date with the big funny guy. So sweet – I hope they didn’t just rig it for TV and that it was real.
A Crafty Mom´s last blog ..Little Miss Independence
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WHY did I actually WATCH this show? It was like crack…so bad, but addictive. Okay, I haven’t done crack, so that was just a guess. Anyway, I had just finished watching The Bachelor saying, “Oh My I am SO glad I am not single, these girls are PATHETIC” and then this show comes on………I think, TRAAAAAAIN Wreck…then get sucked in and have it on my TiVo Roster….WTG ABC!
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OK I’ll admit I watched it. I am glad it didn’t drag out too much. I don’t think I could watch a whole season of them dating those guys. I think I might watch this hot mess if it was on again.
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Nope. Can’t do it…. well, maybe… nope…. no….. welllllll….. yea, no.
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Why have i not heard of this show??????????????
What nite and what time? I’m such a tv addict and i haven’t heard of this !
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I’ve been hearing about this show a lot lately. It sounds so rediculous I may just have to check it out! LOL
Lynn´s last blog ..My mind is racing
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