I loved you Bear. You taught me a lot, such as how to pee on my shirt to keep myself cool, how to determine when the sun will set with my fingers, how squeezing the juice out of elephant dung will keep me hydrated, and last but definitely not least, how to escape quick sand. But, it's just not the same anymore Bear, I don't think it will ever be the same again. Why Bear!? Why? Why did you have to trick us? I believed you, I believed you were really in need of survival in the rough, hot, dangerous wilderness. But you weren't, were you? No! You were sleeping in hotels and following the pre-planned, pre-determined, pre-set, pre-safe path the camera man led you down.
I'm sorry, but I just can't watch you anymore. It's just not the same. The love I once had for you has been tainted by your tricks and lies. I can never trust you again, can I?
I hope you understand. I hope you know that I loved you more than I could ever love Survivorman, but now, all I'm left with is Survivorman. How could you do this to me? How could you leave me with..with..HIM?
I hope you learned a lesson Bear. I don't know yet what it is...but I hope you do know and I hope you learned it.
don't forget the "wild" horses they planted! that might be the most pathetic part for me. i can't believe they staged wild horses!
such a bummer. The thing that was so cool about that show was how genuine the dude seems, Boo Bear.
SO true!
The only thing that can make up for this is Jim and Pam hooking up.
The horses were PLANTED ???
Oh no! I am sad that you don't love him anymore! What does this change for you? I mean, he's still teaching us what to do should we be stuck in the Sahara in July, etc., He's still the same lovable guy (and a christian!) and there's no doubt he knows what he's talking about. So what if he sleeps in a hotel at night. I always kinda figured he did anyway.
from his blog:
Re: the recent press accusations of motels and stagings in the show that have been doing the rounds, all I can say is they don't always tell the full story, but that’s life and part of being in the public eye I guess.
The upshot is we’re determined to make all new shows more inclusive of the crew and their role. Discovery and Channel 4 will also include a disclaimer at the start of the show so there's no confusion.
try to find the love again, kelli. Please try. Maybe you guys can go to a relationship builders retreat or something?
jamie s.
yeah, i don't know. I REALLY WANT to love him, but it's weird now watching the show. i'll definitely give him another try, but it's going to be a long road of recovery for Bear. there's a lot of feet rubbing and flowers for no reason that needs to be done to win me back.