Friday, July 29, 2011

Bounty Hunting

My wife likes romantic movies and BBC productions, so I was shocked when she put Dog The Bounty Hunter in our Netflix queue. We have been watching old episodes at night before going to bed since 22 minutes is the perfect length for TV viewing before falling asleep for old people like us.

After watching this series, I've had my eyes opened up to a new career opportunity. I am also a flamboyant, outgoing, tough guy, who loves confrontation and chasing criminals down...NOT! I'll admit I am not bounty hunter material but I do have some questions about this profession.

First of all, how do you sneak up on criminals while being accompanied by an entire film crew carrying lights, cameras and a boom microphone while dressed like Uncle Sam at a parade? I always thought keeping a low profile might help you in this profession, but apparently that's not a concern for Dog and his crew.

At first when I heard Dog give pep talks to his staff, impart his wisdom to viewers, and counsel criminals, I thought he was kind of full of it, but with time, I have actually grown to like his personality.

As cool as Dog may be, I still think he has to play second fiddle to the greatest bounty hunter of all time.


7 comments:

Kristina P. said...

Adam and I were Dog and Beth one year for Halloween. I hope we did them justice

Kal said...

I would like to see Boba Fett teaming up with Dog and his crew to track down some alien bounties that have come to Earth and blended in to live among us.

W.C.Camp said...

I have seen the Dog a few times. I know the show is a bit campy but I think his personality is genuine and that's what keeps people coming back. It is kind of funny though about your observation of having a couple of cameras, sound booms, lights, and a few people to schlep around all of that stuff. Does seem difficult to NOT be noticed! W.C.C.

Cheeseboy said...

Every bounty hunter I have ever known have been a big, giant jerk. Probably because they have been after me, but still.

Mary said...

I used to make fun of my husband for watching Dog and then I started actually looking forward to watching it myself! (I still have trouble keeping track of who all of his kid's mothers are though.) In all seriousness I think Beth would make a great therapist or social worker and I think Dog is a great role model of turning your life around. It's also admirable when they pray together before or after finding someone.

Crystal Pistol said...

That show is a train wreck. A very entertaining train wreck. :)

MikkSolo said...

Boba ROCKS!