Man vs. Wild = Fake - Page 2

Tatertot13 · 07-25-2007, 06:41 AM

This doesn't really surprise me. I've always thought this show didn't seem as hard core as Survivorman.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/07242007...don_kaplan.htm

July 24, 2007 -- Discovery Channel he-man Bear Grylls, the host of the survival-skills show "Man vs. Wild," is barely the man he seems to be on TV.

On the program, Grylls appears to camp out in quickly-built shelters deep in the wilderness while battling hypothermia and dehydration. But when the cameras stop rolling, Grylls has actually moved to luxurious hotels.

In the last two seasons, he and producers have contrived other scenes to make it appear as if Grylls is more skilled than he really is, a consultant for the show told The Times of London.

"If you really believe everything happens the way it is shown on TV, you are being a little bit naive," said Mark Weinert, an Oregon-based survival consultant, who said producers hired him as an adviser for the show.

Discovery Channel officials declined to comment, but in the U.K., where the show airs with the title "Born Survivor," stunned network officials at Channel 4 said they are conducting an internal investigation.

"Discovery Communications has learned that isolated elements of the 'Man vs. Wild' show in some episodes were not natural to the environment, and that for health and safety concerns the crew and host received some survival assistance while in the field," a spokeswoman for the network said.

"Moving forward the program will be 100 percent transparent and all elements of the filming will be explained up-front to our viewers. In addition, shows that are to be repeated will be edited appropriately."

According to Weinert, while filming in California's Sierra Nevada mountains - an episode in which Grylls, 33, is seen biting off the head of a snake for breakfast - Grylls actually spent some nights with the show's crew in a lodge outfitted with television, stone fireplaces, hot tubs and Internet access.

The Pines Resort at Bass Lake is advertised as "a cozy getaway for families" and is a luxurious hotel with its own spa on a lake.

In another instance, where Grylls was supposed to be surviving on a desert island, he was actually in Hawaii and spent nights at a motel, Weinert said.

The same episode had Grylls building a Polynesian-style raft using only materials around him, including bamboo, hibiscus twine and palm leaves for a sail. Weinert said he actually led a team of builders to construct the raft.

It was then taken apart so that Grylls could be shown building it on camera.

In another episode, viewers watched as Grylls tried to coax what seemed like a wild mustang into a lasso in the Sierra Nevada.

"I'm in luck," he told viewers, apparently coming across four wild horses grazing in a meadow. "A chance to use an old Native American mode of transport comes my way. This is one of the few places in the whole of the U.S. where horses still roam wild."

In fact, Weinert said, the horses were not wild but were brought in by trailer.

HonestChieffan · 07-25-2007, 07:18 AM

People do not have names like "Bear".

trndobrd · 07-25-2007, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by HonestChieffan

People do not have names like "Bear".

"Bare" ?

stevieray · 07-25-2007, 07:23 AM

There is only one Steve.

wilas101 · 07-25-2007, 07:24 AM

I noticed the other day that when he was going down the waterfall in one shot he had a harness on then it was gone when he came out of the water.

But I've expected nothing less since day one. He does do some funny shit sometimes though.... Throwing the stick and killing the rabbit for instance. Real or not that still makes me chuckle.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 07-25-2007, 07:25 AM

I've heard Mr. Ed didn't really talk either.

Silock · 07-25-2007, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by beer me

I've heard Mr. Ed didn't really talk either.

Now that's just crazy talk, Wi-i-i-i-i-ilbur.

trndobrd · 07-25-2007, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by beer me

I've heard Mr. Ed didn't really talk either.

WTF?

Planetman · 07-25-2007, 07:29 AM

While this is probably true, I still can't get the image of this guy squeezing the liquid out of fresh elephant poop so he could have something to drink.

HonestChieffan · 07-25-2007, 07:30 AM

Mr Ed never squeezed an elephant turd for a drink. That was preposterous.

Planetman · 07-25-2007, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by HonestChieffan

Mr Ed never squeezed an elephant turd for a drink. That was preposterous.

**ChiTown** · 07-25-2007, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by FAX

Watch his hands. One moment he's supposed to be eating Arum tubors wrenched from the ground and the next, he's sampling a cinnamon raspberry croissant.

FAX

LMFAO.

Kraut · 07-25-2007, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JimNasium

Just the fact that he has a camera man with him made me believe that it was not at portrayed.

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I do like this show, oh well.....

DMAC · 07-25-2007, 08:40 AM

My wife thinks he is so awesome. I just printed out the article to show her tonight.

It is so fun to take away her fantasies.

FAX · 07-25-2007, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DMAC

My wife thinks he is so awesome. I just printed out the article to show her tonight.

It is so fun to take away her fantasies.

Hmmm. You need to play this right, Mr. DMAC.

First off, watch the programs and point out that he's doing things incorrectly or that are not possible.

Second off, wait for her to argue with you. Don't argue back, just calmly repeat your position.

Third off, keep this up for several episodes.

Fourth off, show her the article.

You will achieve great status with your wife as she realizes that you are a man of both great wisdom and woodland skill. Your marriage will improve and you will likely get fifth off.

FAX THE RELATIONSHIP COUNSELOR

DMAC · 07-25-2007, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by FAX

you will likely get fifth off.

Nice...I like fifth off.

07-25-2007, 06:41 AM
Tatertot13 Sweetchuck Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: VA Casino cash: $10004935	Man vs. Wild = Fake This doesn't really surprise me. I've always thought this show didn't seem as hard core as Survivorman. http://www.nypost.com/seven/07242007...don_kaplan.htm July 24, 2007 -- Discovery Channel he-man Bear Grylls, the host of the survival-skills show "Man vs. Wild," is barely the man he seems to be on TV. On the program, Grylls appears to camp out in quickly-built shelters deep in the wilderness while battling hypothermia and dehydration. But when the cameras stop rolling, Grylls has actually moved to luxurious hotels. In the last two seasons, he and producers have contrived other scenes to make it appear as if Grylls is more skilled than he really is, a consultant for the show told The Times of London. "If you really believe everything happens the way it is shown on TV, you are being a little bit naive," said Mark Weinert, an Oregon-based survival consultant, who said producers hired him as an adviser for the show. Discovery Channel officials declined to comment, but in the U.K., where the show airs with the title "Born Survivor," stunned network officials at Channel 4 said they are conducting an internal investigation. "Discovery Communications has learned that isolated elements of the 'Man vs. Wild' show in some episodes were not natural to the environment, and that for health and safety concerns the crew and host received some survival assistance while in the field," a spokeswoman for the network said. "Moving forward the program will be 100 percent transparent and all elements of the filming will be explained up-front to our viewers. In addition, shows that are to be repeated will be edited appropriately." According to Weinert, while filming in California's Sierra Nevada mountains - an episode in which Grylls, 33, is seen biting off the head of a snake for breakfast - Grylls actually spent some nights with the show's crew in a lodge outfitted with television, stone fireplaces, hot tubs and Internet access. The Pines Resort at Bass Lake is advertised as "a cozy getaway for families" and is a luxurious hotel with its own spa on a lake. In another instance, where Grylls was supposed to be surviving on a desert island, he was actually in Hawaii and spent nights at a motel, Weinert said. The same episode had Grylls building a Polynesian-style raft using only materials around him, including bamboo, hibiscus twine and palm leaves for a sail. Weinert said he actually led a team of builders to construct the raft. It was then taken apart so that Grylls could be shown building it on camera. In another episode, viewers watched as Grylls tried to coax what seemed like a wild mustang into a lasso in the Sierra Nevada. "I'm in luck," he told viewers, apparently coming across four wild horses grazing in a meadow. "A chance to use an old Native American mode of transport comes my way. This is one of the few places in the whole of the U.S. where horses still roam wild." In fact, Weinert said, the horses were not wild but were brought in by trailer.
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wilas101 Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Casino cash: $6179487	I noticed the other day that when he was going down the waterfall in one shot he had a harness on then it was gone when he came out of the water. But I've expected nothing less since day one. He does do some funny shit sometimes though.... Throwing the stick and killing the rabbit for instance. Real or not that still makes me chuckle.
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