It was July of 2007. VH1 was in its peak reality show days. And then, they upped the ante with Bret Michael's and created nothing less than an artistic masterpiece: Rock of Love.
If you haven't watched it, stop what you're doing and start learning the history of this nation as told through the lens of an 80s rock star and 20 groupies. God, it's amazing.
Spoiler (kind of): You can guess who's gonna win in the first episode if you pay close enough attention. (It's the woman who looks like a model.)
Is it dated and sexist? Absolutely. If (WHEN) he brings it back, they'll have to make it a LITTLE less on the nose.
Not like a lot, because the Bachelor still exists (and the Bachelorette, I know I know. It's "equal" or whatever.), but they can't be openly calling each other skanks in this day and age. Among other things.
BUT THINK ABOUT IT
We are still in the midst of a pandemic. It would behoove the American people to stay inside as much as possible. What is better than keeping us inside and on our couches than some good, old fashioned, trashy af reality tv?
The proof? Tiger f*cking King.
Think about March of 2020. It was certainly an anxious time, but staying home wasn't as much of a chore. Sure, a lot of that has to do with how long this has been going on. But Tiger King gave us something to watch and talk about for at least a month. We're STILL talking about it.
Now, as vaccines are being distributed and there's a light at the end of the tunnel, we're getting antsier.
So Bret, bring back Rock of Love. For the health and safety of this country's citizens.
And also because it's SO much more entertaining than any other love show.