This activity is patterned after the TV show, so if possible, tape record the music that goes to it. Make large notecards with things like, "LAUGH", "APPLAUSE", etc. for someone to hold up at appropriate times. Have chairs set up for the bachelorette and the four bachelors, with a divider between them (we used a chalkboard with a blanket over it). The announcer is a big ham and is dressed very loudly, kind of like a used car salesman. The bachelorette needs to be under age 16 and doesn't know how each of the bachelors will answer her questions, that makes the ending more funny!

Have the bachelors dress the part they are playing, the nerd, the biker dude, the jock, and the all around perfect date! You're welcome to change the script to more accurately fit your ward. Between each break we asked three YM or YW leaders to share a dating experience they had, whether it be disastrous, funny, or sentimental.

( HIGHLIGHT NAMES TO MAKE IT EASIER!)

Announcer: Good evening ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the Dating Game!  I'm Guy Lamehair and here are our bachelors!! Herbert Phlem is Bachelor #1 and comes from No Peaks, North Dakota. His interests include studying mollusks, growing mold cultures, and cleaning the dead skin from under his mattress. Welcome, Herbert. Where did you get the idea to grow bacteria?

Herbert: (Sniffs loudly, using his arm to wipe his nose) It just came to me.

Announcer: Bachelor #2 is Jock Imastud, from Wewin, Montana. Jock enjoys football, soccer, basketball, track, tennis, bowling, skating, skiing, baseball, and a good tractor pull. Jock, isn't that a bit heavy on the sports?

Jock: Uh, the tractors get a little heavy.

Announcer: Well, we're glad to have you. Bachelor #3 is Snake Felony, from Chilloutta, California. Snake's hobbies are polishing his Harley, giving his mother tattoos, and spray paint art. Snake, I've never seen spray paint art. Are any of your pieces on display?

Snake: Yeah - on 4th and Main, the tunnel on 26, and I don't think they've sprayed over the bridge yet.

Announcer: (Uncomfortably) That's great, just great. Welcome Bachelor #4, Peter Greatdate, from Eternal Bliss, Oregon. I see here that you work with disabled children, Peter. Tell us about it.

Peter: Well, Guy, I just love kids and wanted a chance to help someone out. And the kids I work with are awesome.

Announcer: Impressive! Well, on with our game. Are you ready to meet our lovely bachelorette? (Pause) I said, ARE YOU READY TO MEET OUR LOVELY BACHELORETTE? Okay, then! Laura Schulthies comes to us originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, but we won't hold that against her, right?

(Exaggerated Wink) She enjoys sports, dancing, singing, and shopping. Welcome to the show, Laura.

Okay, on with the game! Bachelor #1, say hello to Laura.

Herbert: (Stuttering) H-h-h-h-h-hi Laura

Announcer: Bachelor #2? Bachelor #2? Can you hear me?

Jock: (With radio to ear) Shhh - the game is on!

Announcer: Okay, how about Bachelor #3?

Snake: Yo.

Announcer: Let's hear it from you, Bachelor #4.

Peter: Hey Laura, how are ya?

Announcer: Laura, do you want to say hi to our bachelors? (Let her respond)

Okay, you know the rules. You ask our bachelors your questions, and based on their answers, choose the one you would most enjoy on a date. Are you ready? (Let her respond) You can begin your questions.

Laura: Bachelor #1, what is your idea of the perfect date?

Herbert: We could go on a mollusk safari in the moonlight and collect slugs for my slug farm, then scrape the slime off the bottom of boats on the lake versus the river and compare it under the microscope.

Laura: Bachelor #2, how about you?

Jock: I think a brisk 21 mile jog to start things off, then a game of raquetball, a game of tug-of-war just to prove I'm stronger, 18 holes of golf, and a nice cold bran-shake to top it off.

Laura: Bachelor #3?

Snake: We would ride my Harley into the sunset, spend a few hours picking bugs out of each other's teeth, and end the night getting matching tattoos.

Laura: How about you, Bachelor #4?

Peter: Well, I love the ocean, so we could take a group and head out that way. I would ask my mom or a friend to have a candlelight picnic set up for us, and we could watch the sunset on the beach. Then maybe to a fun dance and out for ice cream.

Laura: Bachelor #2, do you like group dating or just 1 on 1?

Jock: 1 on 1 is great... for a game of hoop. But a group is totally needed if you're going to break some serious sweat.

Laura: Bachelor #4, do you want a girlfriend?

Peter: You bet! I want all girls to be my friend, but as for one steady girl, I don't think so. Not before my mission. It's more fun just going out in big groups.

Laura: Bachelor #3, do you think girls still want to be treated like ladies in the 2000's?

Snake: Sure. I'm an old fashioned guy. I think it's important to help a girl on with her dog collar, kick open doors for her, and let her wear the helmet.

Laura: Bachelor #1, would you mind meeting my parents before our date?

Herbert: No, not at all. In fact, I find conversing with other intelligent adults the prelude to a stimulating cultural experience that I can log in my notebook and analyze throughout the years.

Announcer: Well, that's the end of Round 1! I can tell already that Laura is going to have a hard time choosing between these four great guys!

We'll be back in a moment after Sister McClure shares this great dating experience with us.

Announcer: Welcome back, everyone. Laura, are you ready for Round 2?

(Let her respond) Continue with your questions.

Laura: Bachelor #4, do you have a certain group you always hang out with at dances?

Peter: Well, I have a lot of cool friends. But we like getting everyone involved at dances. You meet more people and everyone has a great time, not just a small group.

Laura: Bachelor #2, how much time do you take getting ready for a date?

Jock: I figure a date is important enough to put some deodorant on for, so I'd say about...... 5 minutes.

Laura: Bachelor #1, would you walk out of a movie that you felt compromised your standards?

Herbert: Certainly. If it wasn't a documentary or there was no gum under the seat for my specimen jar, I would be ready to leave for a good geometry lecture.

Laura: Bachelor #3, what is your favorite restaurant?

Snake: My uncle owns a body shop in Rockland, and his vending machine has the best outdated chips around.

Laura: Bachelor #2, I love to dance. Where would you take me if we went out?

Jock: Gold's Gym has this great jazz aerobics class that you would love.

Laura: Bachelor #1, would you be embarrassed to introduce me to your friends?

Herbert: No way! The guys in the slug club would love you.

Laura: Bachelor #3, how about you? Would you be embarrassed to introduce me to your friends?

Snake: Not if you would shave your head and pierce your eyebrow.

Laura: Bachelor #4, who is your ideal woman?

Peter: It would have to be my mom. She's cool to be around, yet keeps her standards high no matter who she's with.

Announcer: And that's the exciting conclusion to Round 2. Who do you think

Laura will pick? Well, just one more round to go before we find out. Now, this great dating experience by Brother Merrill.

Announcer: Are you ready for Round 3? I said, ARE YOU READY FOR ROUND 3?

Okay, Laura, it's your last chance to find that special guy.

Laura: Bachelor #3, how important do you think curfews are?

Snake: What's a curfew?

Laura: Bachelor #1, how important do YOU think curfews are?

Herbert: I think curfews are set into place for our safety and protection. Mother always says that the devil comes out after 9:00, so I'm home by 8:45.

Laura: Bachelor #4, how do you feel about the fashions of today?

Peter: I don't think you need to impress anyone with how much leg you can show or how low your top is. I like to feel comfortable with my date, and I would like her to feel comfortable enough in what she wears that we could run into the bishop and she wouldn't be embarrassed.

Laura: Bachelor #2, would you feel comfortable eating in a formal restaurant?

Jock: Sure, just count the forks, pick the one you like best, and throw the rest under the table.

Announcer: Okay, Laura, time to ask all three bachelors their last question.  Then you can pick your dream date.

Laura: Bachelor #1, do you kiss on the first date?

Herbert: Your germs mixing with my germs would produce more germs that I haven't yet studied. But I would be willing to take a sample of your saliva on a slide to put in my notebook.

Laura: Bachelor #2, same question.

Jock: The only kissing I do is kiss the game ball after a victory.  It's good luck for the next game!

Laura: Bachelor #3, how about you?

Snake: My mom says kissing makes people question your character and can spread disease. By the way, can I say hi to her? She got put in the hospital for using a bad needle on a tattoo. Hi mom!

Laura: And you, Bachelor #4?

Peter: I don't kiss my dates. I know this might sound strange, but I want to save most of my kisses for my future wife, and I don't think she would be too excited about me kissing every girl I meet. I know I feel that way about her!

Announcer: Well, Laura, I know your choices are tough, so we'll let you think about it while Sister Schindler shares her experience with us.

Announcer: Here we are again, and Laura is about to announce her choice to us. Laura, who is it going to be? (Pause for a minute) WAIT A MINUTE!!!  Laura, are you 16 yet? (She answers no) Well, I'm sorry, but that violates Rule #348, Section C, Subsection 1124 of the dating game rules of conduct.

You must be 16 years old to play the Dating Game! (Tear up paper and toss it) Well, you might as well shake hands with the bachelors anyway.  Bachelor #1 is Herbert Phlem, Bachelor #2 is Jock Imastud, Bachelor #3 is Snake Felony, and our Bachelor #4 is Peter Greatdate. (All guys and Laura stand next to Announcer) Thanks for playing, guys. I'm Guy Lamehair reminding you to remember who you are and what you stand for! Thanks for watching the Dating Game, and remember, (all blow the Dating Game kiss) we love ya!