Mike Rowe to speak at the SHOT show

[lrdudley]

If this is in the wrong place, please move it for me.

I read a reference to the fact that Mike Rowe would be speaking at the SHOT show and that one of his "Fans" was appalled and would no longer be a fan. I have always liked Mike's shows, but my respect for him has increased 100 fold after reading his Facebook response.
https://www.facebook.com/TheRealMikeRowe/posts/1406554542688018

 

[Gabriel]

I heart Mike Rowe.

 

[rhino]

Very cool!

 

[EPeter213]

That is freaking Awesome! A very articulate and polite way to call her out on childish tantrum throwing.

 

[Spike Jones 5 2002]

I am just pissed that "facebook " now control the internet.
I can not view Mike Rowe's page with out FACEBOOK banner over it.
The true face of Fascism.
They want to know and control everything I read.

 

[oldpink]

Mike Rowe kicks ass.
It's always nice to hear his voice on the scores of documentaries on Discovery Channel and elsewhere.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I am just pissed that "facebook " now control the internet.
I can not view Mike Rowe's page with out FACEBOOK banner over it.
The true face of Fascism.
They want to know and control everything I read.

Nah, not fascism... it's just Faceism.

 

[BIGE7.62]

Mike Rowe rocks . He could not be more correct either on more kids/people needed in skilled trades

 

[wizardfitz]

He also sent in a audition tape to sing back home in Indiana at the 500
Great tape

 

[indiucky]

Mike Rowe is a good man....Us folks out here in the middle don't have many folks that speak out for us...He does...

 

[patience0830]

I heart Mike Rowe.

+1 and then some.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I saw that post the other day. That was an excellent response. Wonder if she took him up on his offer...

 

[DanVoils]

I met Mike Rowe some years ago and have always been impressed with him. He come across as a wholesome honest guy who cares. Plus 1 on the heart from me!
Dan

 

[actaeon277]

Anyone else ever look up to see if Mike Rowe did something in their field on Dirty Jobs?

 

[actaeon277]

This is from a year ago

Mike Rowe

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Fridays With Freddy

Hi There Dede, and Happy Friday!

You make some excellent points about The Biped. His tenure in the home shopping industry is a matter of public record, as are his many relationships with various corporate masters currently enabling his penchant for hucksterism. In fact, he’s down in LA right now, hawking another revolutionary gizmo, and therefore unable to respond to you dir...ectly. So, since it’s Friday, and since you’ve so graciously acknowledged my intellectual superiority, I hope you won’t mind if I respond in his absence.

First of all, I feel your pain. Clearly, you’ve been disappointed by The Biped’s vocational choices and personal opinions. I get it. When I first realized his primary objective in life had nothing to do with pleasing me at every turn, I threw up all over the carpet. Then I ate it. So yeah, I completely understand why you’ve chosen to vomit up your own frustrations for all the world to see. Unfortunately, I’m afraid it won’t work. The Biped is seemingly immune to all forms of virtual invective, including pouting, name calling, unflattering comparisons, or any kind of passive-aggressive cry for help. Trust me - I’ve tried them all, and every single time, I wind up eating my own barf. It’s embarrassing.

If you really want to get The Biped’s attention, I suggest you play hard to get. A few weeks ago, when the Biped failed to supplement my daily gruel with the usual chunk of salmon to which I’ve become accustomed, I resisted the temptation to bark, whimper, or pee on the doormat. I simply ate the food provided. Then, I sequestered myself behind the couch for the next 12 hours. Eventually, The Biped came looking for me, but I remained hidden from view. His calls became more frantic, but I stayed quiet and out of sight. Soon, he became convinced I had gotten outside, and began to search the neighborhood. His panic only escalated as the afternoon progressed. When I finally revealed myself later that evening, the result was most gratifying.

Point is Dede, even if the hard-to-get thing doesn’t work out for you, there’s no upside in flanking your pretty face with a flurry of ugly insults and posting them in a place where the whole world can see your disenchantment. You might be happier following one of the millions of other famous bipeds who share your thoughts on guns, politics, and advertising. But then again Dede, where’s the fun in that?

In spite of his many flaws and deficiencies, The Biped has always been honest with me, and from what I can tell, equally forthcoming with you and his 3 million other virtual friends. I agree, he can be annoying as hell, and exasperating on a daily basis. But I’ve learned to trust his particular brand of snake-oil, precisely because he doesn’t seem to care if I buy it or not. Stick around a bit longer, and maybe you’ll feel the same?

Best,
Freddy

PS. To my knowledge, The Biped no longer sells trucks. His deal expired a few years ago, but I suspect he’s flattered to know the association is alive and well in your mind. In fact, he still hauls me around in a truck with a blue oval on it, so I suppose they’re still friendly. See More

 

[JettaKnight]

Anyone else ever look up to see if Mike Rowe did something in their field on Dirty Jobs?

I'm guessing he's never spent four days looking thru software only to realize that the problem was an errant equal sign; one of those days wearing a navy blazer and bowtie.

Not exactly television worthy material.

 

[actaeon277]

I'm guessing he's never spent four days looking thru software only to realize that the problem was an errant equal sign; one of those days wearing a navy blazer and bowtie.

Not exactly television worthy material.

Well, probably not. Doesn't sound like a "Dirty Job".
Still a job. Supporting yourself (and family if applicable), paying taxes, etc.

 

[Young William]

Here is a link to where Mike joins the Army on Dirty Jobs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDWhBaGqM1w

Here is a link to Mike's lastest show Smoebody's Gotta Do it where he helps the Navy Seabees for the day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QH6vyryVTc