I think the History channel is beyond boring. I even like history. But they are doing this new thing where they don't talk about history at all. I know, completely weird concept here. They talk about things that have you shaking your head in disbelief. "Where do they find these people?" comes to mind. I mean don't get me wrong, they still do have some high quality informative shows, like Ice Road Truckers.
I'm a closet fan of IRT. If you make it an acronym, you automatically gain street cred'
How can you not get drawn into that show? I mean black ice, frozen terrain, men and one sole woman (who I'm convinced they put on the show as the sex factor,) risking their lives to deliver a trailer full of goods. It's addicting. Don't knock it. Watch one episode and you'll be hooked.
This clearly makes me an avid history fan. Nothing screams history like a bunch of burly men hauling goods through an Alaskan icebox.
But I have to draw the line somewhere in regards to the high quality shows the History channel is broadcasting, and that line is right before "Swamp People."
Once again, "Where do they find these people?"
Answer: In the swamplands of Louisiana.
The whole show is based on these extremely unrefined people hunting alligators. I'm not making this stuff up! I'm also not playing the hoity toity card. These people put the "red" in the word "redneck." They actually say, "OOohhh doggy! That dang' on gator almost bit my hand off. It's dangerous here in these ole' swamps."
Wait, I think I just quoted "Happy Gilmore."
Randy would be so proud.
So get some history in your life by tuning into "Swamp People." It may not be an educational show, but it definitely shows the justification for an education.
adios alligator affecionados!
p.s. happy birthday to my fabulous sister in law! Love you Kaytlyn!
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