# I may be appearing in a reality TV show **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 3, 2007, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-be-appearing-in-a-reality-tv-show/414233 "2007-08-03T02:29:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Crafter\_Man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crafter_man/32/458_2.png) [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2007, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-be-appearing-in-a-reality-tv-show/414233/1 "2007-08-03T02:29:52Z")
…which is kinda funny, because I don’t even watch TV. 😛 Anyway, for those of you who don’t know, I’m a bit of a “gun enthusiast.” A long-time buddy of mine, who also happens to be a gun enthusiast, will be appearing in a segment of a reality TV show called [30 Days](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/30_Days). In the segment, a very anti-gun woman will live with him for thirty days. He has invited me and some other guys over to hang out and shoot with him during the taping of the show. The woman in question is a 39 year old dance instructor. ([Here’s](http://thetrack.bostonherald.com/moreTrack/view.bg?articleid=1014374) an article and pic of her.) My buddy is the same age and recently divorced. 😃 August 18[sup]th[/sup] is the day of the Big Shoot. We will spend all day launching lead down the range in front of a film crew. A real hoot this will be. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2007, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-be-appearing-in-a-reality-tv-show/414233/2 "2007-08-03T02:52:21Z")
She seems kind of hot. Sounds interesting. I am not exactly pro-gun, but I have enough friends who enjoy them to kind of “get” what they see in them. Enjoy your fifteen minutes, and be extremely responsible in your gun use, or else you can expect the TV production crew to make you look like loony hicks. ---
**Author:** ![Crafter\_Man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crafter_man/32/458_2.png) [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2007, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-be-appearing-in-a-reality-tv-show/414233/3 "2007-08-03T02:56:58Z")
[QUOTE=ShibbOleth] be extremely responsible in your gun use, or else you can expect the TV production crew to make you look like loony hicks. [/QUOTE] Yea, we’re very aware of this. We will be on our best behavior, and do our best to portray gun owners as normal, mature adults. ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2007, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-be-appearing-in-a-reality-tv-show/414233/4 "2007-08-03T03:49:31Z")
[QUOTE=ShibbOleth] She seems kind of hot. …and be extremely responsible in your gun use, or else you can expect the TV production crew to make you look like loony hicks. [/QUOTE] Would shooting at a picture of her be irresponsible? Or perhaps a kick line of chorus girls? You could set them so they get knocked over like those shooting gallery ducks. Great visuals! I don’t want to suggest exactly where you paint on the bullseyes. ---
**Author:** ![Chimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2007, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-be-appearing-in-a-reality-tv-show/414233/5 "2007-08-03T04:02:45Z")
[QUOTE=Crafter\_Man] Yea, we’re very aware of this. We will be on our best behavior, and do our best to portray gun owners as normal, mature adults. [/QUOTE] Moreso than this. Be on your guard against the crew attempting to lure you or your friends into making statements or performing acts that could in any way, shape or form be “editted” into making you look like nutjobs. **No one points a gun at the camera or at each other for any reason.** No one talks about their guns as their babies. No ‘special’ ammo, no talking about how deadly different kinds of bullets are, no talk about penetrating body armor. No talk about killing intruders in self defense or “shooting bad guys”. No one rents a machine gun or shows up with an AK47. No one brings a .44 magnum and makes Dirty Harry jokes. I’m sure you can come up with more. BE ON YOUR GUARD. Hell, find the most normal people you can find, spouses who only shoot very occasionally and so forth, to come along. Look like the freaking PTA is out there just having a good time and not being “tough guys”. ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2007, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-be-appearing-in-a-reality-tv-show/414233/6 "2007-08-03T04:13:35Z")
Oh, so maybe the chorus line targets would be bad? ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2007, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-be-appearing-in-a-reality-tv-show/414233/7 "2007-08-03T06:03:06Z")
[QUOTE=Chimera] Be on your guard against the crew attempting to lure you or your friends into making statements or performing acts that could in any way, shape or form be “editted” into making you look like nutjobs. [/QUOTE] The risk, however, is that the whole sequence may not be included if nothing TV-worthy happens. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Fight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/90ced4/32.png) [@Cat\_Fight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Fight)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2007, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-be-appearing-in-a-reality-tv-show/414233/8 "2007-08-03T15:28:06Z")
Third or fourth what others said about being on your best behavior. If this were Wife Swap they’d expect you to be yee-hawing your ass off, but the most interesting thing that can happen on this particular show is for the racist or pacifist or whoever to have their whole perspective changed. There’s no reason why people shouldn’t differ on their views of gun laws, but if she’s completely anti-gun, as in no common person should own one, she may very well change her mind. Will Morgan Spurlock be there? I’ve heard he is actually quite charming and has tons of crazy stories about past episodes. ---
**Author:** ![OneCentStamp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/13edae/32.png) [@OneCentStamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OneCentStamp)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2007, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-be-appearing-in-a-reality-tv-show/414233/9 "2007-08-03T17:09:08Z")
[QUOTE=Chimera] Be on your guard against the crew attempting to lure you or your friends into making statements or performing acts that could in any way, shape or form be “editted” into making you look like nutjobs. **No one points a gun at the camera or at each other for any reason.** No one talks about their guns as their babies. No ‘special’ ammo, no talking about how deadly different kinds of bullets are, no talk about penetrating body armor. No talk about killing intruders in self defense or “shooting bad guys”. No one rents a machine gun or shows up with an AK47. No one brings a .44 magnum and makes Dirty Harry jokes. I’m sure you can come up with more. BE ON YOUR GUARD. [/QUOTE] Here’s one more: I know you’re proud of, and have no problems defending, your affiliations, but the show would not be a good place to discuss your militia membership IMHO. I totally agree with Chimera here. It’s better TV if they can make your friend and his friends look like redneck caricatures and/or dangerous nutjobs. 30 Days is entertainment, not journalism…don’t be the butt of the joke. Having said that, please do let us know if you get any screen time! 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2007, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-be-appearing-in-a-reality-tv-show/414233/10 "2007-08-03T17:28:14Z")
[QUOTE=GuanoLad] The risk, however, is that the whole sequence may not be included if nothing TV-worthy happens. [/QUOTE] Therein lies the problem – finding balance. I suggest getting good 'n drunk before the shoot. And by that, I of course mean that I suggest _not_ touching a bit of alcohol before the shoot. ---
**Author:** ![Uncommon\_Sense](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Uncommon\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncommon_Sense)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2007, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-be-appearing-in-a-reality-tv-show/414233/11 "2007-08-03T17:56:29Z")
[QUOTE=Crafter\_Man] Yea, we’re very aware of this. We will be on our best behavior, and do our best to portray gun owners as normal, mature adults. [/QUOTE] So…you’ll be _acting_ then? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![whitetho](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whitetho/32/1059_2.png) [@whitetho](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whitetho)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2007, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-be-appearing-in-a-reality-tv-show/414233/12 "2007-08-03T19:23:23Z")
[QUOTE=Crafter\_Man] Yea, we’re very aware of this. We will be on our best behavior, and do our best to portray gun owners as normal, mature adults. [/QUOTE] Which of course makes for boring television. We’d be interested if the producers try to coach you to spice things up for the show. ---
**Author:** ![Crafter\_Man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crafter_man/32/458_2.png) [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2007, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-be-appearing-in-a-reality-tv-show/414233/13 "2007-08-03T23:39:19Z")
Excellent advice, **Chimera**. [QUOTE=OneCentStamp] Here’s one more: I know you’re proud of, and have no problems defending, your affiliations, but the show would not be a good place to discuss your militia membership IMHO. [/QUOTE] My buddy is also a member of the militia. We won’t bring up the “militia” word. But if they ask, I won’t deny it, either. As you stated, I am proud of my involvement w/ the militia. 😉 [QUOTE=whitetho] We’d be interested if the producers try to coach you to spice things up for the show. [/QUOTE] I’ll write a full report. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Harmonious\_Discord](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/74df32/32.png) [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2007, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-be-appearing-in-a-reality-tv-show/414233/14 "2007-08-03T23:54:19Z")
Most important, if she tries to pick a fight or annoy you, don’t threaten to shoot her in the ass. ---
**Author:** ![Crafter\_Man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crafter_man/32/458_2.png) [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-be-appearing-in-a-reality-tv-show/414233/15 "2008-07-01T01:29:10Z")
Sorry to resurrect this old thread. But the show is \*finally \* going to air. Tomorrow! I guess I’m in it… according to Ken Ekermeyer (my buddy and one of the “stars” of the segment), there’s a short clip of me on the range wearing my WC boonie hat and shooting my Serbu .50 BMG rifle in the prone position. The show is on the FX Network. If you have cable or satellite TV, you might be able to get it. More info: > **[Find your favorite FX Shows](https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows)** > > Watch full episodes and get the latest updates and information on all of your favorite FX and FXX shows. Short video teaser: [http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1312399069?bclid=1543290411&bctid=1552694895](http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1312399069?bclid=1543290411&bctid=1552694895) ---
**Author:** ![nd\_n8](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/439d5e/32.png) [@nd\_n8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nd_n8)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-be-appearing-in-a-reality-tv-show/414233/16 "2008-07-01T12:30:16Z")
Deleted - didn’t notice the date :smack: ---
**Author:** ![yellowval](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/919ad9/32.png) [@yellowval](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yellowval)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-be-appearing-in-a-reality-tv-show/414233/17 "2008-07-01T13:00:20Z")
Thanks for the heads-up. My husband will definitely want to see this one. He’s a gun enthusiast himself. We’ll look for you. ---
**Author:** ![Hockey\_Monkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a183cd/32.png) [@Hockey\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hockey_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2008, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-be-appearing-in-a-reality-tv-show/414233/18 "2008-07-01T16:24:15Z")
I DVR 30 Days. It’s a fascinating show, and I’ve been anticipating this episode. I’ll look for you! ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2008, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-be-appearing-in-a-reality-tv-show/414233/19 "2008-07-02T02:42:45Z")
So which were you? I saw them go to the weekend practice shoot and assume you were one of the guys. Have a screencap of yourself yet? ---
**Author:** ![Crafter\_Man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crafter_man/32/458_2.png) [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2008, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-be-appearing-in-a-reality-tv-show/414233/20 "2008-07-02T02:46:46Z")
[QUOTE=Mahaloth] So which were you? I saw them go to the weekend practice shoot and assume you were one of the guys. [/QUOTE] As mentioned, we don’t have cable or satellite. So I didn’t see it. ☹ But I \*did \* talk to my cousin. She said the segment showed me shooting the .50 BMG in the prone position. She said I wasn’t wearing a hat. (I thought I had a hat on.) If you see a balding guy w/ glasses laying in the grass and shooting a big, loud rifle, that would have been me. 😛 [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-be-appearing-in-a-reality-tv-show/414233.md?page=2)