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I love that, in “Bachelor” uni- verse, you can fall in love after three weeks and one group date. I love that you can feel “things you’ve never felt before” for some- one you call Jessica B. I love that you get a grace period of, like, three serious meltdowns before the bachelor can even see any- thing past your boobs. What I really love about “The Bachelor” is that it’s not real life — it is so far from real life, it exists in a different universe. “Bachelor” contestants are basically space aliens. “The Bachelor” universe is exempt from the laws of our own. There’s no politics, no religion and I don’t think I’ve ever heard any- one talk about where they went to college (No, seriously, can we please figure this out? Where do I need to transfer to make “dog lover” a career?). It’s a universe where contestants are actu- ally rewarded for their crazy behavior, because it’s a uni- verse designed to entertain. For two hours every Monday night, we can escape to this universe where nothing matters except a hot guy and his 20 girlfriends. As college students at the University, our lives can be pret- ty stressful. Between classes, extracurriculars, volunteering and working, life is full of aca- demically rigorous, intellectu- ally challenging things. I feel lucky if I have 40 minutes at the end of my day to listen to “Seri- al.” So with all of the craziness in our lives, who is anyone to tell us what to do with a single min- ute of our free time? Reality TV is entertainment in its purest form. It’s mindless. It’s manipulated, sure, probably scripted to some degree, but who’s watching this for an accurate representation of the human con- dition? Whether they’re watch- ing for the time-lapse romance or to diagnose whatever clinical psychological disorders some of the contestants probably have, “Bachelor” fans simply come seeking entertainment, and there shouldn’t be any shame in that. Once you’ve spent the better part of your day pursuing higher education and contributing your share to society, you should be free to do whatever gives your brain a well-deserved break. If calculus relaxes you or running 10 miles clears your mind, I’m unrea- sonably jealous and I’d like to know your secret. But if bad real- ity TV or those Xbox games where you run around killing people are your thing, that is just as okay. Do whatever makes you happy, do whatever you don’t have to think about. The bottom line: I won’t tell you what to do with your “you time” as long as you don’t expect me to con- tribute anything to society from 8 to 10 p.m. on Monday nights. And I won’t tell you to watch “The Bach- elor,” but if you do, you might find its mindlessness surprisingly com- pelling. ABC A midsummer night’s bro. COMMUNITY CULTURE NOTEBOOK COMEDY CENTRAL A normal night for Daily Arts. ‘Idiotsitter’ refreshes odd couple premise By SAM ROSENBERG Daily Arts Writer Comedy Central is known to cater its programming toward a predominantly young adult demographic, and its newest show, “Idiotsitter,” seems to fit that mold. Originally a six-episode web series in 2014, “Idiot- sitter” con- tains the irreverence of “Worka- holics” and the female- empowered humor of “Broad City.” But as a whole, “Idiotsitter” works on its own as a refresh- ing take on the “odd couple” premise with its hilarious lead- ing stars and improvisational energy. The “sitter” is uptight Har- vard grad Wilhelmina “Billie” Brown (Charlotte Newhouse, “Brainstorm”), who unwit- tingly becomes the guardian and GED tutor of the “Idiot,” wealthy, fully-grown delin- quent Genevieve “Gene” Russell (Jillian Bell, “Worka- holics”). The plot sounds hack- neyed, but Newhouse and Bell’s chemistry and the show’s guf- faw-inducing ridiculousness are enough to make “Idiotsit- ter” worthwhile. While the pilot episode is mostly a simple storyline set- up, it quickly establishes “Idi- otsitter” ’s swift pacing and absurd jokes. After Gene’s father Kent (Stephen Root, “Office Space”) and his air- headed wife Tanzy (Jennifer Elise Cox, “Web Therapy”) go out of town indefinitely, Gene throws a rowdy, alcohol and drug-fueled party at her mansion, much to Billie’s dis- may. It’s typical to dismiss the banality of this scenario, with Billie being relegated as a strict authority over the party’s out- of-control nature. But once Bil- lie decides to indulge in letting loose through Gene’s encour- agement, that’s when the fun (and best) parts of the episode begin. The two gals have a ball dancing to glitzy EDM music, doing horrible Austin Powers impersonations in the bathtub and playing Apples to Apples just with apples. At times, “Idiotsitter” seems like it can go off the rails at any moment. Yet it never glorifies the affluent lifestyle, nor does it forget to recognize the human- ity of its characters. After Bil- lie is hoofied — half-roofie, half-horse tranquilizer — by Gene and her “best, non-sex- ual friend” Chet (Steve Berg, “Coogan Auto”), Billie becomes fed up with Gene and leaves. However, Gene apologizes and the two reconcile through their shared love for Patrick Swayze in “Dirty Dancing.” “Idiotsitter” seems like the perfect career catalyst for Bell, who has consistently shown her knack for witty, deadpan humor in several film and TV roles, such as “22 Jump Street” and “The Night Before.” New- house is also a perfect coun- terpart to Bell, with both actresses building quips off one another. What makes “Idiotsit- ter” a potentially inventive TV comedy is that Bell and New- house don’t just subvert the stereotypes of their characters, but also add more comedic flair and edginess to them. At first, Billie exudes the high-strung, Ivy League- educated persona that feels all too familiar. But later on in the episode, she becomes more likable through the help of Gene, as they grow from completely opposite strangers to unlikely friends. Gene isn’t the clichéd spoiled girl, with a rude demeanor and unpleasant attitude. Her behavior comes from a child-like innocence, and her recklessness is more silly than plainly stupid — the opening scene involves her ask- ing two police officers for sex while drunkenly riding a pony. Considering that both Bell and Newhouse are co-creators and co-writers of “Idiotsitter,” it’s hard not to appreciate their comedic efforts in crafting the characters so well. Regardless of the undeniable talent behind “Idiotsitter,” the show still needs some work in developing the relationship between Gene and Billie from two very opposite women into something much more engross- ing. “Idiotsitter” doesn’t quite reach the comedic heights of “Broad City” or “Workaholics” and probably won’t for a while. But with Bell and Newhouse at the acting and writing helm of the series, it’s bound to still provoke and charm Comedy Central’s audience. B+ Idiotsitter Comedy Central Series Premiere Thursdays at 10:30 p.m. Can go off the rails at any moment. TIME IS WITHERING LIKE THE FINAL ROSE. JOIN ARTS BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE. EMAIL ARTS@MICHIGANDAILY.COM FOR AN APPLICATION TV REVIEW 6A — Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Arts The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com