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Zoobeef said:
I assume I would make very boring tv. Get all the money immediately, ditch technology and just go into hiding with a poncho. 28 days isnt that long really.
Firstly it takes a certain type of person to apply to go on TV shows - usually these are people with little or no imagination or idea about the reality of TV and the media. Secondly 'normal' people are almost immediately weeded out. You might have one or two on a series like this but the contestants are chosen for their entertainment value, not their ability.
Finally it's 90% smoke and mirrors. If you think that what you see on TV is unscripted then you are sadly mistaken. It will be, either before shooting or in the editing room and most likely a mix of the two. You would not believe the way you can change viewer perceptions by a little edit here and a little one there to make a character 'likable' or 'unlikeable' regardless of their performance in reality.
Second episode was as piss poor as the first.
The thing the whole show misses is that if you were actually on the run, you would most probably partake in illegal activities to allow you to keep going e.g. stealing food, meaning you don't have to access an ATM at any point.
The idea of using a bothy as a hiding place and shelter is a good idea though.
The thing the whole show misses is that if you were actually on the run, you would most probably partake in illegal activities to allow you to keep going e.g. stealing food, meaning you don't have to access an ATM at any point.
The idea of using a bothy as a hiding place and shelter is a good idea though.
ooo000ooo said:
if you used skype or similar to contact people from a mobile, would it be more or less traceable?
Less, slightly - you'd need to talk to Skype to get the IP address, and then contact the ISP to get where that was assigned. If it's mobile data, you'll then be able to get the cell tower, otherwise the service provider will probably know where it was at that time. The only thing it would do is buy you some time.Edited by Jakg on Thursday 24th September 21:02
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