Sunday, August 21, 2011

Just...wow

So, we're watching The Learning Channel which, honestly, is a lot less about learning nowadays and a lot more about dysfunction.  True to that line of reasoning, I saw a commercial for this.  From the commercial I saw, it appears the point of the show is to find the kookiest, craziest group of "preppers".  There is a reasonable amount of prep that everyone should do.  I'm thinking a show like this will make people view even reasonable preparation as "loony".
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7 comments:

  1. KimAugust 22, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    LOL yeah that chanel has become about sensationalizing things. Makes me sad. Though hubby thinks I am going a little nutty. I saw a metal floor on a show that a Guy used to try and electrocute someone. I said "we should totally put that on the dream house/retreat house porch. It would save on bullets if someone meant us harm." I got an odd look. He knew I had a massive imagination when he married me LOL.

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  2. 45erAugust 22, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Wow, that does sound interesting. The law kind of frowns on that, but if there is no law...

    The truth is the S does H T F and sometimes in a big way (Katrina). While I think something on a national scale is unlikely, being prepared for a "red" event is nothing to be ashamed about. I'm just thinking by focusing on the extreme for sensation it will make being prepared something of which you're supposed to be ashamed.

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  3. Old NFOAugust 22, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Meh... It's ALL about sensationalism... You hit THAT nail on the head!

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  4. 45erAugust 22, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    I know, NFO. I watch "The Soup" enough to know that we reward way too much for bad behavior. Welcome to the follower jumble. I'm happy to have a learned soul such as yourself around here to keep me straight.

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  5. LeviathanAugust 23, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Just kill the TV. I sound like the grumpy old man, but I went through all of the channels the other day and saw the collapse of civilization.

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  6. LeviathanAugust 23, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    PS. Stay off my lawn.

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  7. 45erAugust 23, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Leviathan, are you Clint Eastwood in "Gran Torino"? I know what you mean. I grumble as I flip through the channels. I made fun of grumpy old men then woke up one day and I was one.

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