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Geez.. Somebody has some unusually high standards. Looks pretty good to me.
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Man, Women, Wild any one watch it
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It was a prop. The production crew carried a crate of them.
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Any links to this show?
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[youtube]674Y3QAGT5c[/youtube] Part 1
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the show irratated me a lot. for one 3 days in the bush and he didn't even have a 5 oclock shadow so I think they weren't really survivng. in survival you never let food go. and last he hoped for rain that night for the boat and low and beholed it rained a lot. the show was too well planned.
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Had the show on Tivo, tried to watch it twice and couldn't get through it either time, maybe I'll try again after a few more episodes sort things out.
This "drama" stuff must be a winning formula but they are beating it to death. Watched "River Monsters" the other night and fishing was a bust so the never ending "filler" story was of a fisherman pulled out of his boat and the dangers of fishing long lines was the theme.
Ever since Geraldo opened Al Capones vault to find a pile of dust a lot of hype with no results has been a time filling winner.
Thought for once we would have the real thing but after seeing that ridiculous knife he allowed Top's to put his name on, his credibility ratio took a dive for me. From the SF web site links it looks like his compatriots don't think too much of him either.
Notice how comments about the support crews and disclaimers are run of the mill on these shows since Bear was "outed".
This "drama" stuff must be a winning formula but they are beating it to death. Watched "River Monsters" the other night and fishing was a bust so the never ending "filler" story was of a fisherman pulled out of his boat and the dangers of fishing long lines was the theme.
Ever since Geraldo opened Al Capones vault to find a pile of dust a lot of hype with no results has been a time filling winner.
Thought for once we would have the real thing but after seeing that ridiculous knife he allowed Top's to put his name on, his credibility ratio took a dive for me. From the SF web site links it looks like his compatriots don't think too much of him either.
Notice how comments about the support crews and disclaimers are run of the mill on these shows since Bear was "outed".
Great comments you all, Again some liked it and some did not.
One other thing I thought was interesting. Myke said taking off your underware and socks is a good thing. Anybody that lives in a jungle type environment do that?
Some of you guys that live in the south east do you do that?
Cpl. Punishment thanks for clearing that up about the ant being the Izulu.
Again they can keep them critters down there.
Maybe myke carrys a little razor with him. I thought it was a little wierd to not seeing any stubble on his face to. Who knows.
Other than Ray Mears and the Les Shroud these other shows I beleive There are some staged events too.
Dave acts more like Bear Grylls in every show. Drinking water right out of a stream
. I am just still shaking my head and rolling my eyes about the flilters from the pack of smokes. To me that does not seem any better than just using an bandana that you folded over several times and then drink water from it. I bet you some guy has seen that already and went and tried it.
Dave to me is just doing DUMD stuff. I tell ya that pig that Dave killed with one hit and how clean that pig was ( being that it was a jungle pig). For a wild jungle pig it did not act near as wild as some of my uncles pigs on his farm did.
I think Cody just seems to act like his normal self from what I have seen in other shows with him in them.
Myke I think acts just like his normal self to. I have seen him on other shows to.
I do not think he is acting big and tough like some do and his voice is his voice not sure what else to say on that.
Does any body have any links as to what the other Breen Berets say aboyut him??
Ruth acted the way I thought a city girl would. But over all I think she did pretty good. Not to many women would do that type of stuff. I am sure it was hot and muggy and full of bugs both crawling and flying.
As I said before I am going to watch the next one and the next Dual survival too. These shows sure beat watching what some stuff is on tv.
Bryan
One other thing I thought was interesting. Myke said taking off your underware and socks is a good thing. Anybody that lives in a jungle type environment do that?
Some of you guys that live in the south east do you do that?
Cpl. Punishment thanks for clearing that up about the ant being the Izulu.
Again they can keep them critters down there.
Maybe myke carrys a little razor with him. I thought it was a little wierd to not seeing any stubble on his face to. Who knows.
Other than Ray Mears and the Les Shroud these other shows I beleive There are some staged events too.
Dave acts more like Bear Grylls in every show. Drinking water right out of a stream
. I am just still shaking my head and rolling my eyes about the flilters from the pack of smokes. To me that does not seem any better than just using an bandana that you folded over several times and then drink water from it. I bet you some guy has seen that already and went and tried it.Dave to me is just doing DUMD stuff. I tell ya that pig that Dave killed with one hit and how clean that pig was ( being that it was a jungle pig). For a wild jungle pig it did not act near as wild as some of my uncles pigs on his farm did.
I think Cody just seems to act like his normal self from what I have seen in other shows with him in them.
Myke I think acts just like his normal self to. I have seen him on other shows to.
I do not think he is acting big and tough like some do and his voice is his voice not sure what else to say on that.
Does any body have any links as to what the other Breen Berets say aboyut him??
Ruth acted the way I thought a city girl would. But over all I think she did pretty good. Not to many women would do that type of stuff. I am sure it was hot and muggy and full of bugs both crawling and flying.
As I said before I am going to watch the next one and the next Dual survival too. These shows sure beat watching what some stuff is on tv.
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Magnum kukri machete.
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Don't have the link, but Myke Hawke was lambasted on Professional Soldiers a while back. Just go there and search (you have to register to view the forums, IIRC).
As for going commando -- no drawers -- yeah that's pretty common in hot, humid environments. Just ask any Vietnam vet.
I wouldn't recommend no socks normally, because you're more likely to rub your feet raw in boots, and then get a fungal infection from that. Best to stop more frequently and dry out your feet and socks (need a fire), if you for whatever reason don't have spare socks you can change into during the day, and dry them over the fire at night.
As for going commando -- no drawers -- yeah that's pretty common in hot, humid environments. Just ask any Vietnam vet.
I wouldn't recommend no socks normally, because you're more likely to rub your feet raw in boots, and then get a fungal infection from that. Best to stop more frequently and dry out your feet and socks (need a fire), if you for whatever reason don't have spare socks you can change into during the day, and dry them over the fire at night.
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As a Vietnam vet, I'll support what Cpl. said about no underwear: it just doesn't work when your in the bush. About the only thing skivvies were good for, was wearing as shorts if you were in a rear area.
As far as socks, you really needed three pair. About the best you could do was change them when you got the opportunity, wring out the wettest pair, and hang them on your pack to dry out a little. In all honesty, there were seasons where they were never going to get dry, and the best you could hope for was an acceptable level of dampness. As far as drying them near a fire, it simply (for us) couldn't be done: fires were a no no (for obvious reasons).
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The google-fu is strong in me
: http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17492There's some serious animosity directed at Myke in that thread
I dont know squat about the SF community and their code of conduct, but Myke apparently broke their unwritten rules or something.
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After reading all this, I think I'll stick to "Family Guy" re-runs.
I think he must've had an interesting time in the Army with a name like Myke Hawke. And school for that matter.
EDIT: It appears that the name is his screen name, so he did it to himself. Guess at least his parents weren't mean.
As for the show, I won't comment on aspects of it being scripted, because that's pretty obvious. However, I will comment on the biggest turn off for me (besides his voice, which you can kind of get used to when it isn't spewing stupid comments): All of the drama over the wildlife!
First, the only remotely dangerous things they came across were the bees and the ants. Second, there are no "pythons" in the New World that weren't pets turned lose, and certainly none of those in the remote Amazon. (He commented on the "pythons" a couple times.) Not that most people care, but reptiles are a hobby, so it's like watching a cop show for me (victims "dropping charges" always irks me too).
The two snakes they did see were both boas. Neither snake represented anything in the way of a threat. I can forgive his piss poor handling skills to the extent that he shouldn't be expected to be an expert snake handler, but the level of drama and the amount of stress they put the animal through before killing it just to mug for the cameras was unethical IMO. You want to eat, you kill the critter and eat it. If you want to keep it fresh until you do, then don't f--- around with it, just stash it and go about your business. We don't need more snake fear generated by irresponsible TV. (I especially cringed at the "it'll smell your pheromones" crap.) They could've included a voice over with some actual information in it. But Discovery isn't about learning anything nowadays, is it?
The freaking out over the coatamundi sneaking into their camp was also ridicules. I've never met a SF guy who'd act so chicken s--- over a harmless animal poking around.
I liked the bamboo pot (not the knife handling though, I feared for their fingers a couple times), the fire saw (particularly that they showed it's not easy to get a fire going), and the shelter.
I think a more documentary style show without Discovery's obsession with disinformation, fear mongering and drama starring this couple would be a fun one to watch. Still, I like to watch these things for the scenery if nothing else. And the hot wife in this case.
BTW: It seems he has a survival book on Amazon. Anybody read it? Opinions?
EDIT: It appears that the name is his screen name, so he did it to himself. Guess at least his parents weren't mean.
As for the show, I won't comment on aspects of it being scripted, because that's pretty obvious. However, I will comment on the biggest turn off for me (besides his voice, which you can kind of get used to when it isn't spewing stupid comments): All of the drama over the wildlife!
First, the only remotely dangerous things they came across were the bees and the ants. Second, there are no "pythons" in the New World that weren't pets turned lose, and certainly none of those in the remote Amazon. (He commented on the "pythons" a couple times.) Not that most people care, but reptiles are a hobby, so it's like watching a cop show for me (victims "dropping charges" always irks me too).
The two snakes they did see were both boas. Neither snake represented anything in the way of a threat. I can forgive his piss poor handling skills to the extent that he shouldn't be expected to be an expert snake handler, but the level of drama and the amount of stress they put the animal through before killing it just to mug for the cameras was unethical IMO. You want to eat, you kill the critter and eat it. If you want to keep it fresh until you do, then don't f--- around with it, just stash it and go about your business. We don't need more snake fear generated by irresponsible TV. (I especially cringed at the "it'll smell your pheromones" crap.) They could've included a voice over with some actual information in it. But Discovery isn't about learning anything nowadays, is it?
The freaking out over the coatamundi sneaking into their camp was also ridicules. I've never met a SF guy who'd act so chicken s--- over a harmless animal poking around.
I liked the bamboo pot (not the knife handling though, I feared for their fingers a couple times), the fire saw (particularly that they showed it's not easy to get a fire going), and the shelter.
I think a more documentary style show without Discovery's obsession with disinformation, fear mongering and drama starring this couple would be a fun one to watch. Still, I like to watch these things for the scenery if nothing else. And the hot wife in this case.
BTW: It seems he has a survival book on Amazon. Anybody read it? Opinions?
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I did not like it... the show felt rushed and his wife gets annoying within the first half of the show, I doubt I watch any more of it
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The entire turtle thing cracked me up. Thats just what it would be like surviving with my wife. We'd have starve to feed the damn pet turtle.
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I actually enjoyed watching the parts I did see. Yes, he is a tool. Yes, there was a script and a full crew with several cameras and zoom lenses. Yes, his wife is cute and kudos to him for talking her out of her underwear right off.:thumbup:
But none of the survival shows I have seen on the web were very realistic. They were, however mildly entertaining. Would I ever attempt to recreate his stunts (or Bear's)? Nah. Was I impressed by his credentials (or Bear's)? Nah.
Do I enjoy the scenery, seeing the Tarzan treehouse they built for him and his wife? It was cool. A lot of unneeded work to make that huge platform so close to the ground, but it was cool. Firesaw? Points there. Water from plants? Points.:thumbup:
Entertaining few minutes on the web. I still won't be investing in cable. But I'll keep watching these guys (Cody, Bear, Les, Myke Hunt, all the rest). And hope I am smart enough to take the best examples of skills to heart and let the rest go. :thumbup:
But none of the survival shows I have seen on the web were very realistic. They were, however mildly entertaining. Would I ever attempt to recreate his stunts (or Bear's)? Nah. Was I impressed by his credentials (or Bear's)? Nah.
Do I enjoy the scenery, seeing the Tarzan treehouse they built for him and his wife? It was cool. A lot of unneeded work to make that huge platform so close to the ground, but it was cool. Firesaw? Points there. Water from plants? Points.:thumbup:
Entertaining few minutes on the web. I still won't be investing in cable. But I'll keep watching these guys (Cody, Bear, Les, Myke Hunt, all the rest). And hope I am smart enough to take the best examples of skills to heart and let the rest go. :thumbup:
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Who cares?!?
Oh yeah, thousands of mindless TV-zombies who just can't wait to see a generic hot chick get muddy.
I suppose it's better than watching two presumably grown, professional men argue over footwear... I'll take y'all's word for it. Frankly, it's all quite tiresome and has been done to death... and done much better, without the hype. There are nuggets of value in all these shows. But the forced drama, posturizing, psuedo-intellectual/spiritual nonsense and utter baloney-sausage just irritates me.
To be fair, I could be completely wrong, because I haven't watched a full episode of any of these survival shows in a couple years. What little I've seen is enough to make me turn off the TV and just go camping instead.
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I was waiting for the porn music to start.