African expedition part two, anyone watch?

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I caught part of it last night to see if I could learn something. Now they are picking on the journalist. The survival guru was the one to have to make fire in the misty mountains with everything wet. They made a big deal about it as he used his ferro rod to spark a light. He finally pulls out his emergency tinder, a tampon. You would think he would have gathered some tinder prior to be prepared, used PJ and a cotton ball, threw down some kerosene, had a bic, shredded up some toilet paper, etc. I am still disappointed so far. The Masai just sit there and grin.
I am waiting for them to save the day. There is a need to have a show about a walk about that could be instructional. Hope I have not ruined this show. Let me know if I need to keep my comments to myself out of courtesy for others watching. Regards
 
Bear Claw Chris Lappe said:
I'm curious about the fixed blade that Mireya Mayor carries.
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Me too, I saw the knife in a short shot. Looked nice and new. Surprised he didn't split some wood with the kukri. He seems to be the only one carrying weapons besides the Masai. Where are the firearms?
 
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I’ve seen the show and it’s a friggin’ soup opera. :jerkit:

It’s too bad they choose to edit it the way they do, but I guess they feel a need to appeal to the masses (asses?).



I was hoping to see some of the training stuff Kev did in prep for this trip, but I suspect it was not “cheesy” enough to be included.





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Another horrible reality TV show with people sniping and bitching at each other.
Following in the tracks of HM Stanley is a great premise for a historical/survival show crossover, but they've turned it into MTV's The Real World. Just imagine what Mears would have done with the concept. That would've been a great show.
 
Kevin was only doing the survival bits for informational purposes. I'm pretty sure he had nothing to do with the show.
 
Loosearrow said:
Me too, I saw the knife in a short shot. Looked nice and new. Surprised he didn't split some wood with the kukri. He seems to be the only one carrying weapons besides the Masai. Where are the firearms?
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Mireya is the woman on the show(Benedict is the guy with the kukri), from what I can see she appears to be carrying a Ka-Bar in a nylon sheath. I also just found out something cool, she is a former Dolphins cheerleader as well as a PhD in Anthropology. Smart and beautiful and she likes the outdoors...

David
 
yea I'm watching it right now, I can't stand Pasquale :(
I want bennedic to lead and for the masai to do more then just guide them.. I'm sure if they just kept bennedic and Kevin they could just film something on the masai and that would be grand! :)
 
She's carrying a KaBar in a Spec-Ops sheath.

That show is driving me nuts. I wanted it to be good. Like was said before, great idea, but really craptastic editing and bickering. P-ass-quale needs to be smacked in the mouth a few times. It's shows like this and The Alaska Experiment that I always say, Damn I wish I was on this show, but then again, I doubt that Discovery would take kindly to my establishing a hierarchy by force and keeping members making dangerous decisions in check. I'd sit that tard assquacky down and say "look. You need to watch how you talk to people and start taking suggestions with a smile or I'm gunna crack your ass the other way. GOT IT!" Man he pisses me off.
 
Dylside said:
She's carrying a KaBar in a Spec-Ops sheath.

That show is driving me nuts. I wanted it to be good. Like was said before, great idea, but really craptastic editing and bickering. P-ass-quale needs to be smacked in the mouth a few times. It's shows like this and The Alaska Experiment that I always say, Damn I wish I was on this show, but then again, I doubt that Discovery would take kindly to my establishing a hierarchy by force and keeping members making dangerous decisions in check. I'd sit that tard assquacky down and say "look. You need to watch how you talk to people and start taking suggestions with a smile or I'm gunna crack your ass the other way. GOT IT!" Man he pisses me off.
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Lol couldn't have said it better..
 
What cracks me up is they are all carrying small, lightweight, high-dollar packs, and the porters are carrying a bulk of their supplies in huge awkward bundles on their heads and heavy 5 gallon cans. That stupid journalist guy is like, "We need to slow down for the porters, they're not used to hiking like this," like they are out of shape or something and he is a hiking god. You dumb ass - they are carrying twice, if not three times as much as you and not in some nice like pack.

That journalist needs to be SMACKED in the mouth, and I will be the first guy in line to do it.
 
it took me about 10mins to change the channel... i could not stop watching the trainwreck... once the first porter fell out after every keep telling the "over grown child who is leading the trek so he can talk to a camera" to slow down i was done. i bet if they gave him the load the poter dropped he would slow his pace.... i was looking fwd to it but it is just another piece of tv garbage....
 
Dylside said:
She's carrying a KaBar in a Spec-Ops sheath.

That show is driving me nuts. I wanted it to be good. Like was said before, great idea, but really craptastic editing and bickering. P-ass-quale needs to be smacked in the mouth a few times. It's shows like this and The Alaska Experiment that I always say, Damn I wish I was on this show, but then again, I doubt that Discovery would take kindly to my establishing a hierarchy by force and keeping members making dangerous decisions in check. I'd sit that tard assquacky down and say "look. You need to watch how you talk to people and start taking suggestions with a smile or I'm gunna crack your ass the other way. GOT IT!" Man he pisses me off.
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That has to be the funniest commentary I"ve read, and I agree with you.
 
cuphead said:
yea I'm watching it right now, I can't stand Pasquale :(
I want bennedic to lead and for the masai to do more then just guide them.. I'm sure if they just kept bennedic and Kevin they could just film something on the masai and that would be grand! :)
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I agree with you about Pasquale.... The Masai aren"t guideing the expedition they are there as security, which was explained in the first episode . Pasquale is their "guide" which is sad, his ego is going to get someone injured or killed. Benedict and Kevin both have good heads, Mireya seems more of a questioning follower.
 
With regard to the question about firearms, my African hunter friends tell me it's often difficult to get a firearm into African countries unless you have a hunting license and have hired a Professional Hunter. Many countries don't recognize self defense as a good reason to bring in firearms. To add to the problem, if you are crossing borders within Africa the paperwork can get even worse. I suspect that the producers didn't want to face those hassles and the extra costs. May be some political correctness at work too....:rolleyes:

DancesWithKnives
 
I like the show its very intresting. There is alot in play in there as no one knows each other. Pasquale seems to know what he is doing but same time he seem to think his s**t dont stink. If he just get of his high horse im sure if push come to shove he would get you to safety.

Sasha
 
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