Bear Grylls?

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Toaster Pilot

14,626 posts

160 months

Saturday 11th February 2012
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Furberger

719 posts

201 months

Saturday 11th February 2012
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I assume this is some kind of troll as I can't believe that members of PH actually think that this charlatan has any credibility.
Throwing yourself off waterfalls and eating unknown plants and animals might be entertaining for the camera, but it's not going to keep you alive long.
The guy is quite frankly a moron.

Pints

18,444 posts

196 months

Saturday 11th February 2012
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Furberger said:
I assume this is some kind of troll as I can't believe that members of PH actually think that this charlatan has any credibility.
Throwing yourself off waterfalls and eating unknown plants and animals might be entertaining for the camera, but it's not going to keep you alive long.
The guy is quite frankly a moron.
Ray Mears or Bear Grylls.

I'd rather share a pint with Bear, but I'd probably want Ray on my side if I got lost in the jungle.

(Hope that doesn't sound too gay.)

Simpo Two

85,865 posts

267 months

Saturday 11th February 2012
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Bear seems more of a sensation-seeker while Ray just quietly gets on with the job. I'd trust Ray to get me out of a spot better than Bear. But they're both good TV in different ways. Shame so much of Ray's programmes are repeats.

SimonV8ster

12,637 posts

230 months

Saturday 11th February 2012
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Is his name really Bear ??

Good chap and entertaining shows.

Ray Mears programs are educational but not exactly exciting as he is foraging for nuts and berries with his geeky professor friend !!

Mind you I too would prefer to be in a jungle with Ray - theres more meat on him. burgerlick

TheHeretic

73,668 posts

257 months

Saturday 11th February 2012
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SimonV8ster said:
Is his name really Bear ??

Good chap and entertaining shows.

Ray Mears programs are educational but not exactly exciting as he is foraging for nuts and berries with his geeky professor friend !!

Mind you I too would prefer to be in a jungle with Ray - theres more meat on him. burgerlick
You really think you'd be the one eating Ray? hehe

BarnatosGhost

31,608 posts

255 months

Saturday 11th February 2012
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TheHeretic said:
SimonV8ster said:
Is his name really Bear ??

Good chap and entertaining shows.

Ray Mears programs are educational but not exactly exciting as he is foraging for nuts and berries with his geeky professor friend !!

Mind you I too would prefer to be in a jungle with Ray - theres more meat on him. burgerlick
You really think you'd be the one eating Ray? hehe
When push comes to shove, there will just be cockroaches, and Ray Mears, and You Pie.

TheHeretic

73,668 posts

257 months

Saturday 11th February 2012
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BarnatosGhost said:
When push comes to shove, there will just be cockroaches, and Ray Mears, and You Pie.
rofl

Brigand

2,544 posts

171 months

Saturday 11th February 2012
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I enjoy both Bear's and Ray's shows, and as has already been said, Bear is the action man, Ray is the survivalist.

When lost on a strange island, Bear might be able to get us out by trekking around, sleeping in caves, and parachuting out of helicopters, but at least I won't go hungry with Ray, and he'll be able to cook a decent meal out of anything available, rather than just eating fish guts and seals!

You only have to look at the tubby man Ray, he eats forests and still manages to keep the weight on!

Simpo Two

85,865 posts

267 months

Saturday 11th February 2012
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Brigand said:
When lost on a strange island, Bear might be able to get us out by trekking around, sleeping in caves, and parachuting out of helicopters, but at least I won't go hungry with Ray, and he'll be able to cook a decent meal out of anything available, rather than just eating fish guts and seals!
He can also build you a nice 4-bed detached house with en-suite from a few sticks and a penknife, which is handy.

Brigand said:
You only have to look at the tubby man Ray, he eats forests and still manages to keep the weight on!
His trick is to visit remote tribes, eat all their food and then leg it hehe

Killer2005

19,704 posts

230 months

Saturday 11th February 2012
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SimonV8ster said:
Is his name really Bear ??
Its Rupert IIRC

Nedzilla

2,439 posts

176 months

Saturday 11th February 2012
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I enjoy the show and think he comes across as a likeable chap although its wearing a bit thin now,same thing really just a different location.I do think he has tried to push things a bit further though in his latest series,maybe to keep us interested and keep thinking to myself he is going to come a cropper very soon.

Oh,and squeezing the moisture out of elephant st for a drink is a step too far if you ask me.

BarnatosGhost

31,608 posts

255 months

Saturday 11th February 2012
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Killer2005 said:
SimonV8ster said:
Is his name really Bear ??
Its Rupert IIRC
Whether it is actually Rupert or not, he is certainly A Rupert.

vonuber

17,868 posts

167 months

Saturday 11th February 2012
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Lost with Bear: Week spent drinking your own piss.
Lost with Mears: Sitting in the scratch built jacuzzi by day 3.

Nedzilla

2,439 posts

176 months

Saturday 11th February 2012
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BarnatosGhost said:
Killer2005 said:
SimonV8ster said:
Is his name really Bear ??
Its Rupert IIRC
Whether it is actually Rupert or not, he is certainly A Rupert.
His first name is Edward and i suppose he got called Teddy and thats where Bear came from.

Killer2005

19,704 posts

230 months

Saturday 11th February 2012
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Nedzilla said:
BarnatosGhost said:
Killer2005 said:
SimonV8ster said:
Is his name really Bear ??
Its Rupert IIRC
Whether it is actually Rupert or not, he is certainly A Rupert.
His first name is Edward and i suppose he got called Teddy and thats where Bear came from.
Arse. Thought it was either Rupert or Edward but plumped for the wrong one

SC7

1,882 posts

183 months

Saturday 11th February 2012
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Furberger said:
I assume this is some kind of troll as I can't believe that members of PH actually think that this charlatan has any credibility.
Throwing yourself off waterfalls and eating unknown plants and animals might be entertaining for the camera, but it's not going to keep you alive long.
The guy is quite frankly a moron.

MoonMonkey

2,210 posts

215 months

Saturday 11th February 2012
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Killer2005 said:
Nedzilla said:
BarnatosGhost said:
Killer2005 said:
SimonV8ster said:
Is his name really Bear ??
Its Rupert IIRC
Whether it is actually Rupert or not, he is certainly A Rupert.
His first name is Edward and i suppose he got called Teddy and thats where Bear came from.
Arse. Thought it was either Rupert or Edward but plumped for the wrong one
According to wiki his first name is Edward and his older sister nicknamed him bear when he was born. He has since legally changed his christian name to bear.

Justin Cyder

12,624 posts

151 months

Saturday 11th February 2012
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It's entertainment & most see it for what it is. I chuckle when a few bang on about fakery or showboating. Discovery are paying the piper & they've obviously got a hand in it editorially.

He's likeable & it's boys own stuff, just enjoyable at face value. I do wonder at ray Mears though. For a chap that runs around surviving on grass clippings & ferret poo, he does seem a bit tubby. I always think the crew are stood there holding his big mac meal while he bangs on about bamboo stew.

RZ1

4,340 posts

208 months

Sunday 12th February 2012
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Been watching the bear shows for a while now and do find them great entertainment however ray nears is far more educational.
Bear is like top gear and far more main stream education.
Ray nears is like mega factories and far more educational and useful.