Dig fellas

[ghost]

Did not care too much for Dig Fellas. Seems to me that every time the got a hit they would jump up and down and get excited and that's even before they start digging the hole. Still haven't seen Dig Wars.

 

[Ima Swinger]

I think I might be able to hang from a branch, briefly, but I think I would need your tree swingy thingy to actually swing from one. Lol
I hate getting old. Haha.....

 

[gerryk]

I can still swing from a branch no problem. Just dont look down and you wont see my feet actually on the ground.

 

[Ima Swinger]

So you're saying that if someone takes a picture of you swinging in a tree, it will have to be from the waist up?
Hahaha........I like it.

 

[gerryk]

Of course. That works along the lines of in my mind I am only 20, but it is scarier than heck when you wake up look in the mirror and some old fart is looking back at ya. I think thats about the time you start needing diapers.

 

[Ima Swinger]

Hahaha......I hear ya.
I looked in that mirror this morning and thought, damn, I'll be 45 next month, where did all the time go? Lol
That's okay, I'll be metal detecting until my body gives out. )

 

[GatorBoy]

Am I the only one who thinks most of their good finds are planted a few minutes before the camera starts rolling?
I watched once... they were in Florida and pulled a Spanish coin from the ground that had obviously been cleaned " I know the area they were in and know the tanic soil."
They then proceed to pick up a stone projectile point that was not made of local material in an area that is known for it's material by avid collectors.

 

[David Chaffee]

A few years ago Travel Channel had "Cash and Treasures"

It was warm, authentic, and believeable. About the best of the lot.

As for Digfellas, well ... Let your freak flag fly fellahs!

 

[Ima Swinger]

I should clarify, if it matters, that I'm a Diggers fan......not Diggfellas. It was mentioned that some finds may be planted. Well, of course. I believe that. I don't think there is any "reality" show on TV that doesn't plant a little something now and then. Whether it's metal detecting, picking, storage units or pulling over cars on the freeway to try and buy from a stranger. It's not all real. If it was, it would be boring as all hell and would have never become a show in the first place. You have to take them for what they are.........entertainment. Some I like, some I don't. It's all in good fun.
Keep hunting y'all! ! ! )

 

[dholland02]

Am I the only one who thinks most of their good finds are planted a few minutes before the camera starts rolling?
I watched once... they were in Florida and pulled a Spanish coin from the ground that had obviously been cleaned " I know the area they were in and know the tanic soil."
They then proceed to pick up a stone projectile point that was not made of local material in an area that is known for it's material by avid collectors.

I thibk the same thing. I remeber the one episode of digwars, the annoying woman had an open hole behind her camera went off her then all of a sudden she waa sayin about a goos signal over a spot that was clearly had dig marks where it waa previously dug.

 

[GatorBoy]

If I want to see comedy that's one thing.. if I'm looking to see actual real time finds on film I'd have better luck on YouTube.
I could watch "Aquachigger" all day.
I just think "Dig Fellas" especially is childish and mocking.... not to mention an embarrassment.

 

[ghost]

I noticed that too.

 

[louie41]

I'm sure the finds are already found before they call the film crew over to film the "excited discovery and recovery". Can you imagine the amount of wasted time and footage after an entire day of detecting? these crews must be bored to tears after all the junk finds. I enjoy watching their youtube vids without commercials and find after find. I like to see the detector and how it sounds and rings up as before as well.

 

[GatorBoy]

The "excited discovery" at the local historical society or online relic sales site.
Often I'm sure.

 

[Clayton Bardwell]

My wife and I love to watch all the digging shows. Yes they are silly and goofy, but we find them entertaining and informative if one looks close enough. I suppose it's because we are new to the sport. We enjoy the enthusiasm however over the top it may be. We realize it's television and not real life. Yes they have to do re-takes for a myriad of reasons and most likely will re-dig a hole for a better take.

I don't believe we would watch if it were a couple of bitter, jealous, bald-headed, old fat men grunting and sweating over a hole with their butt cracks showing

 

[ATGoldGuy]

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[ATGoldGuy]

I don't believe we would watch if it were a couple of bitter, jealous, bald, old fat men grunting and sweating over a hole with their butt cracks showing

Now that's funny...I don't care who you are!

 

[Jason in Enid]

I don't believe we would watch if it were a couple of bitter, jealous, bald, old fat men grunting and sweating over a hole with their butt cracks showing

HEY! I resemble that remark!

 

[waterdog]

I guess I would have to agree that most of these "dig shows" are a little over the top as far as enthusiasm is concerned. They just get overly dramatic sometimes. But I agree they have to do it to get ratings. Or..... they could take another path.....stop and think, nobody would probably watch American Hoggers if it wasn't for the good lookin daughter and her friend. How many people would watch Duck Dynasty if it wasn't for the Robertson's boys wife's. Or Si? Nobody would watch Storage Wars if not for Barry Wiese or Darrell Sheets. I mean really, if you could have your own reality show about metal detecting, who would you have star in your show and why?

 

[dirtscratcher]

I think at least half if not more of the hatred for these shows comes from jealousy.

 

[fistfulladirt]

THe wives are old. But so is mine! Thank goodness my wife doesn't read Tnet. I do get a kick outa ol uncle Si