Talk About Fake Scripted Reality TV
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zzzippper
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I only know of one pawn shop gal 'round these parts.
He is reportedly worth $675,000.
I'm going to go stick my head in an "Easy Bake Oven".
Bye!
I'm going to go stick my head in an "Easy Bake Oven".
Bye!
I stopped watching because it was so obviously scripted that it stopped being even minimally entertaining.
Which is true of just about all of them.
All the phony drama is tedious.
"If so and so doesn't finish project x in 1 hour, 23 minutes, and 3 seconds, his entire company will go bankrupt."
If your company is that undercapitalized, then maybe you shouldn't take on risky projects.
Which is true of just about all of them.
All the phony drama is tedious.
"If so and so doesn't finish project x in 1 hour, 23 minutes, and 3 seconds, his entire company will go bankrupt."
If your company is that undercapitalized, then maybe you shouldn't take on risky projects.
Cpo1944
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I record this show and a few others, to watch some of the more interesting things get appraised and described, but I Never watch the drama segments and speed search right thru them! I do the same thing on Kounting Kars.
I think it is funny how the "History" Channel has this on. Writing up some historical facts about an item or type of item makes it "history." Works for some obviously, I suspect a lot of people watch it. I only catch it as I surf past it. Another channel that I would not have if I could select what I pay for. H2 looks interesting but I ain't gonna pay the extra dollars for that tier which includes even more channels I wouldn't watch. Sorry, I drifted there...
amazingflapjack
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Fast forward...
Yes-counting cars has gone way down hill with boxing matches between "Rolly" and "Horny Mike" (we can't understand why they have him on the show??) The painter and the bike guy are aces, but you don't see much actual work from them anymore-like you-I watch to look past at the work and the cars-but it is becoming much harder-Fast and loud still shows the grunt work-and that's my cup of tea-fired up and fat and furious has been pretty good too-Tom Smith and the boys=funny IMO. And while I'm at it-I won't watch anything with a bunch of double entendre's or bad language-beep beep beep-NO Thanks!!
Yes-counting cars has gone way down hill with boxing matches between "Rolly" and "Horny Mike" (we can't understand why they have him on the show??) The painter and the bike guy are aces, but you don't see much actual work from them anymore-like you-I watch to look past at the work and the cars-but it is becoming much harder-Fast and loud still shows the grunt work-and that's my cup of tea-fired up and fat and furious has been pretty good too-Tom Smith and the boys=funny IMO. And while I'm at it-I won't watch anything with a bunch of double entendre's or bad language-beep beep beep-NO Thanks!!
People take things way to serious, I think.
It is just a TV show.
It is just a TV show.
Bajadoc
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It's a "show."
A friend of mine met them a year or so ago when they were on "tour". He says they are nothing like they are portrayed on TV - except for, not surprisingly, the Old Man.
One of the first shows, an Army Air Corps uniform was appraised and Rick "paid" silly money for it. Then there was that A2 jacket. If it were real, I'd be temped to drive over there and make a small fortune!
If you notice Rick's brother from Rick's Restorations -long before Rick's Restorations had a show, tries to sell something at the shop
One of the first shows, an Army Air Corps uniform was appraised and Rick "paid" silly money for it. Then there was that A2 jacket. If it were real, I'd be temped to drive over there and make a small fortune!
If you notice Rick's brother from Rick's Restorations -long before Rick's Restorations had a show, tries to sell something at the shop
shouldazagged
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I watch "The First 48", and was pleased to read that there will be a second season of "Nightwatch" (as were my retired-paramedic niece and nephew-in-law). I enjoy "Dirty Jobs" and "Somebody's Gotta Do It". Other than that it's almost entirely documentaries, nature programs, and now and then a cooking show to get ideas. Generally the term "reality TV" is the biggest oxymoron since "honest TV pitchman".
I like the "The First 48" too. A friend of mine who had about 40 years of varied experience as a lawyer, including a stint as a DA says it's pretty realistic.
I found the non EMS parts of "Nightwatch" more interesting than the EMS parts. Holly the paramedic is a ditz and provided dubious care, at best. The only authentic paramedic there is the older woman who I think might be a supervisor. She is a no BS medical care provider. At least she seems so on the show.
The fire fighters and cops seem genuine, but I'm not expert enough in either field to really know.
I found the non EMS parts of "Nightwatch" more interesting than the EMS parts. Holly the paramedic is a ditz and provided dubious care, at best. The only authentic paramedic there is the older woman who I think might be a supervisor. She is a no BS medical care provider. At least she seems so on the show.
The fire fighters and cops seem genuine, but I'm not expert enough in either field to really know.
After watching Ax Men, it's a wonder you can go to Home Depot and buy a 2x4 for less than a million.
That show was enjoyable the season or two. Then the added the father son under water loggers and it was down hill from there.
If Chumlee, the character as portrayed, worked for me, I would have strangled him years ago.
Arik
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Chumlee enjoys driving his 1986 Buick Regal, which he has customized with hydraulic lifts on the front and back. He also owns a Rolls-Royce Phantom, a Maserati GranTurismo, a Cadillac Escalade, Range Rover, and a 1964 Impala SS.
Can't be all that dumb
Can't be all that dumb
The good thing about "Pawn Stars" is it shows the cleaned up image of what most shops are now days. Most pawnshops are no longer the "dark side" of life. If it were real and my shop, I'd put a muzzle on Rick so I wouldn't have to hear that gawd awful laugh of his. Chumlee would be required to do something with that stringy stuff that is his hair. Love the "Old Man", I'd put him in charge of watches & jewelry, he could charm the older women with $$$ to spend.
Now, "Hard Core Pawn" I like to watch it for pure stupid entertainment.
Now, "Hard Core Pawn" I like to watch it for pure stupid entertainment.
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