Well isn’t this interesting!
Sorry for the delay, folks – I’ve been diligently trying to manage the YouTube channel…
“Why?” do you ask yourselves…because one of the videos I created (and hosted) went VIRAL.
Sadly, so did all the comments I was getting, hence the need to stay off here for awhile. Turns out the video was found by one of Bert Kreisher’s fans, (former host of “Bert the Conqueror”) and they promptly linked to the video via the Joe Rogan message board, a comedy partner / friend of Kreisher’s. The video had a respectable 185 views on the Friday before Memorial Day. By the end of the long weekend, I had over 2,000! (and still counting!)
While a majority of the comments were, how can I say, juvenile and even vitriolic (Seriously, how many ways can you scream “fag” before it gets old. – One is the correct answer here) And the most ironic part, I’m not even gay, so jokes on you, assholes!
That being said, I’ll take the views and exposure any way I can get it, even if it means dealing with dumb asses; because as we all know, the internet gave voices to all of us – and the loudest voice was apparently given to all the morons, creeps and miscrients with a computer.
So, as promised, I give you all a treat, OUR FIRST AUTHORIZED POV session aboard V2: Vertical Velocity at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Enjoy and #letsride! (Literally, this time!)
Bert the Conqueror – Faked and Poorly Researched
Those of you who are theme park or amusement park fans know that for many years, Discovery, A&E, History and Travel Channel would produce an onslaught of roller coaster and theme park programming right at the start to the summer fun season.
As a fan of these shows for many years, I am sad to report that these shows have been in steep decline in recent years, especially considering all the upgrades to picture quality!
The worst of these examples is “Bert the Conqueror” a show based on a premise similar to “Man vs. Food.” Consider they are from the same production company (Sharp Productions) it makes logistical sense.
Sadly, while MvF can get away with some bending of facts, “Bert” deals much more with a factual information-based industry. Simply put, this show fails miserably at it.
For example, in the show’s very first episode, Bert “conquered” the Cedar Point “Fearsome Foursome Challenge.” There’s only one problem…that challenge doesn’t exist. It was a complete fabrication to “attempt” to keep the conquering motif of the show, yet show coasters in the meantime.
Too bad they didn’t expect me to stand up and say they were wrong…
To prove my point, sust watch the segment I analyzed on one of my local parks, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Imagine how many errors they’ll rack up in a whole season…(egad!)
Great American Thrills® 