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It's purely entertainment. 1 he always tries to find Food first, WTF.
As stated he takes bs risks that anyone alone and lost should never do.
But it is another reality show that at least ain't got a bunch of sluts trying to marry some guy they think has $$$. Or squeaking wannbe singers.
Read Tom Browns stuff. http://www.trackerschool.com/
It is a show and even 'bear' has released behind the scene clips.
I like Bear, he is unsafe but has allot of useful information too. The show has to be entertaining or no one would watch it. His stuff is staged but it still shows you some options on what to do, and how to find food. I dislike survivor man after seeing more than one episode where he gives up. That is the worst thing you can possibly show in a survival situation is some one giving up. That doesn't teach you anything except how to lay down and die because it's to hard.
I've never seen him give up. Plus, doesn't he set deadlines for himself? If he didn't make it to his goal in time, what else is he supposed to do?
Keep going untill he reaches his goal, even if he is late, like any one else would.
Then just edit it all to fit into the show. That's what I thought you'd say. There have been a few times (at least one) where his crew came and rescued him because the conditions were just unsafe. In that case, no need to die for a tv show.
I agree that there is no need to die for a TV show, but at least make it look like he made it, that would just have a better feel IMHO. It doesn't help that I'm biased, something about that guy just bugs me.
its funny for sure. I mean, he often says "I cant get across that ..." while talking to the camera. Then they show him doing it, cut and poof! the camera crew is on the other side with him.
I think the important thing to remember is, it is only a show. He tries to demonstrate what to do IF in a particular situation. That doesnt mean he is actually on a survival trip or scenario. So, who cares if he stays in a hotel at night...right?
He's proven he can compete at the highest level. He climbed Everest and he was special forces. Those are confirmed and indisputable. Not many people can do those things. I am not a Bear fan but lets keep it perspective ya know?
Cowboy, probably because after a day or two without food he gets whiny. I sure know I would. heh.
Your probably right, I think it is that fact that he gets whiny. I'm sure I would, but I don't want to watch a guy on TV do it. Give him a damn Twinkie and might enjoy watching it more.