Once again, a reason to live on Monday nights

[image error]Last night the new season of The Bachelorette premiered, and I was front and center with my Chinese food, dog, close friend Amanda, and my naked heart. Why oh why do I love this insipid and silly gem of a reality show so? I once interviewed its creator, Mike Fleiss, but came no closer to solving this great riddle of my life. The script never changes: "Gentlemen? Ali? It's the last rose of the night." The votive-choked set is cheesy and in danger of burning to the ground. And the Bachelorette ...