Bear Grylls

[billycan]

There is an interesting article on Bear Grylls in the Sunday Times today on page 5, definately worth a look!

 

[xavierdoc]

There is an interesting article on Bear Grylls in the Sunday Times today on page 5, definately worth a look!

Hoist by his own petard... or some such. I must admit I had to stifle a few giggles.

 

[jon r]

Was this the article about the fact that he stays in a 5 star hotel when hes not filming! lol. What a cheat! Still, his programs are a good laugh to watch!

 

[g4ghb]

not sure if this is the complete article...

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article2116195.ece

though to be fair I did enjoy the series - if not only for the 'what the.....'

I had suspected this went on (esp as he had a film crew with him all the time) but it diddn't stop me watching

 

[Wayland]

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I watched 5 minutes and decided he was a WALT. It's nice to see my judgement is still fairly sound.

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[British Red]

The latest suggestion that Channel 4 may have breached viewer trust comes as the broad-caster’s supervisory board prepares to issue new editorial guidelines to suppliers in order to stamp out alleged sharp practices that mislead viewers.

“Born Survivor is not an observational documentary series but a ‘how to’ guide to basic survival techniques in extreme environments,” the spokeswoman said.

No actually is fakery and trickery - things that he doesn't do himself because they are too dangerous combined with plain foolish advice.

Not just a Walt but a dangerous irresponsible Walt

Red

 

[oops56]

It all boils down to money. i dont care if he stays in a hotel but at lest dont lie. He should say this how you do it or not to not so many days to get out. If this is the case every body can get out in 5 days right so lets us all get lost.

 

[spamel]

I don't call him Bear Ar$e for nothing! The Bear Arsed cheek of it all!

 

[Martyn]

No actually is fakery and trickery - things that he doesn't do himself because they are too dangerous combined with plain foolish advice.

Not just a Walt but a dangerous irresponsible Walt

Red

Couldnt agree more. The whole thing was blatantly coreographed from day one, with the sole intention of making him look good and gathering ratings from those who cant see past the smoke and mirrors.

“If you really believe everything happens the way it is shown on TV, you are being a little bit naive,” he said.

From the horses mouth.

I've posted this before, but this relavation justifies a reapeat...

 

[Spikey DaPikey]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=470155&in_page_id=1770

 

[dave k]

ON bbc news as well
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6911748.stm

 

[xylaria]

What an edgit!!! The walt just doesn't get it does he!!!

Who in their right mind would go to some where as beautiful as hawaii have at least the option of sleeping in the natural environment and then kip in a hotel. EEErrrghh!!!!

Waking up on a hawaiin beach to toast done on an open fire much better

 

[Jim_aramis]

If Harry Hill's TV Burp was anything to go by I don't think the general viewers would take it too seriously. (the program that is)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoagOL29Zqk

 

[dommyracer]

No actually is fakery and trickery - things that he doesn't do himself because they are too dangerous combined with plain foolish advice.

Not just a Walt but a dangerous irresponsible Walt

Red

I fully agree Red, that statement is what winds me up about the show the most.

A 'how-to guide' Gimme a break, It's Jackass nonsense.

 

[Bushcraft4life]

If Harry Hill's TV Burp was anything to go by I don't think the general viewers would take it too seriously. (the program that is)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoagOL29Zqk

Absolute classic, defo shows what an bottom Bear really is.

 

[Sickboy]

I'm no fan of Harry Hill but that was funny, there's a little pointer as to how fixed these shot's are, small step's cut into the ice in exactly the right place to pull himself out, very handy What a chump

 

[Jodie]

Not wishing to jump* on the runaway bandwagon so to speak, but I wonder how those
t-shirts are coming along?

I like that Bear fellow - he's delightfully nuts.

*I mean 'carefully winch myself onto it after conducting a proper risk assessment'
obviously.

 

[mace242]

Now I have a feeling I should know this... WALT? (Do I look stupid now?)

 

[Biddlesby]

“If you really believe everything happens the way it is shown on TV, you are being a little bit naive,” he said.

From the horses mouth.

I've posted this before, but this relavation justifies a reapeat...

Couldn't help but agree when I read this in the paper, as well. It's no suprise he faked the stunts - you'd be crazy to actually do them or follow his guide - but staying in hotels; tsk tsk.

 

[British Red]

Now I have a feeling I should know this... WALT? (Do I look stupid now?)

Wal means "Walter Miity" from the short story "The secret life of Walter Mitty" aka complete fantasist

Red