The Bold and the Beautiful: The Disrespect of it All! 10 Reasons Why Eric Forrester Should (and Shouldn't) Tell Ridge to Take a Seat

On The Bold and the Beautiful, The immense audacity currently on display at Forrester Creations is enough to make Stephanie Forrester rise from the grave. We are watching a heartbreaking—and infuriating—power struggle where Eric Forrester, the man who built the building, is being treated like an aging and obsolete piece of office furniture. But is Ridge right? Is it time for the patriarch to hang up his stapler, or does the master still have the magic on The Bold and the Beautiful?

Here is the cold, hard truth: 5 reasons Eric (John McCook) needs to listen to his body, and 5 reasons he needs to tell his family to back off.

The Bold and the Beautiful Why Eric Should Throw in the Towel

1. The Tremors Don’t Lie: Let’s face facts. The arthritis and tremors are real. Eric can’t sketch a straight line without struggling, and the stress of a fashion showdown with his own son could literally kill him. Is a stapler really worth a stroke?

2. Go Out on Top, Not on a Stretcher: We want to remember Eric as the vibrant genius who revolutionized fashion, not as the man who collapsed on the runway. There is dignity in saying "I’m done" before the body makes the choice for you.

3. Peace for the Logans and Forresters: The infighting is exhausting. If Eric takes the exit-stage-left, he instantly neutralizes the toxic atmosphere. No more sniping at dinner, no more Ridge puffing his chest. Just peace.

4. Trust the Monster You Created: Ridge might be an arrogant waffler, but Eric taught him well. The company won't crumble if Eric steps away. He raised these children to lead; maybe it’s time to let them, even if they are annoying about it.

5. Donna and the Good Life: Eric has a beautiful woman who adores him and a martini waiting at home. Why spend your final years fighting over hemlines when you could be enjoying the mansion? He’s earned the right to do absolutely nothing.

Why Eric Should Fight Tooth and Nail

1.It’s HIS Name on the Door: Excuse me, but who built this empire? Eric Forrester. Not Ridge, not Steffy. The sheer disrespect of trying to force the founder out of his own office is nauseating. You don't evict the King from his castle.

2. The "Magnum Opus" Vision: Eric says he has one final, brilliant collection in his soul. Who are we—or Ridge—to deny an artist his swan song? If he wants to die at his drafting table creating beauty, that is his prerogative.

3. Shattering the Ageist Narrative: This storyline is a blatant battle against ageism. Ridge treating Eric like a doddering old fool is offensive. By staying, Eric proves that talent doesn't have an expiration date and that the older generation still has the sharpest instincts in the room.

4. The Stapler is His Lifeblood: Taking away Eric’s work isn’t saving him; it’s sentencing him to a slow death. His vitality is tied to his purpose. If you take away the designing, you take away the man.

5. Checking Ridge’s Massive Ego: Let’s be real—Ridge enjoys the power trip. He frames it as "concern," but it looks a lot like a coup. Eric needs to stay just to remind Ridge that he isn't the Emperor of Forrester Creations just yet. Sit down, Marone.

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The Verdict While our heads say Eric should rest on The Bold and the Beautiful, our soap-loving hearts say something else entirely: Don't you dare quit, Eric. Show them who the true Forrester patriarch is and stand up to Ridge (Thorsten Kaye).

You can watch The Bold and the Beautiful weekdays on CBS or stream it live or on-demand on Paramount Plus.

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