In other words, do you know someone who could easily be on one of the seemingly hundreds of reality shows dedicated to extreme behavior or circumstances? Some examples include (but are not limited to) hoarders, compulsive shoppers, the eccentric rich, the super obese, people with an extreme number of children, religious extremists, super-savers, people with very dangerous and odd jobs or anything else that you think fits.
I have started to realize that my father is turning into a true disaster or government takeover prepper. He has always had that streak but it has gotten worse since he has gotten older and has the money to do anything that he wants. He bought a 60 acre parcel of land for all of us in rural Arkansas a few years ago and didn’t reveal the true purpose of it until a few weeks ago. He just started construction on a 3,200 square feet compound that will be stocked well enough to keep all of our family alive for several months at minimum. I have never seen the land myself because I don’t go there but once a decade but he is outfitting it quite well from what I hear. In between survival disasters, it can also be used for a large hunting camp or retreat. When the big one hits, I can be safe and sound provided I can make the 2,000 mile trip to actually get there from here.
How about you? Do you know any really eccentric or extreme types?
I wouldn’t consider a guy building the modern equivalent of a bomb shelter necessarily “extreme” or “crazy”. It’s a harmless diversion that probably won’t ever be used for its stated purpose, but so what?
That said, I know a few people that might qualify for reality shows. One is a local lawyer that collects antique cars. Another is a group of young local folks producing indy films. Nothing crazy, but there is some entertainment value there.
I play tennis with a guy who was on The Biggest Loser a few years ago. Sadly he’s put on almost all of the 150 pounds he lost on the show. Nice guy, just can’t control his weight. Good tennis player, surprisingly fast. Played offensive lineman in college (very big football school). But now his weight is causing him all manner of problems.
I know a couple of hoarders.
Hard core as in there is a path from the door to a chair in living room and a path down the hall to the the bathroom and bedroom.
Back when the Real Housewives shows started I used to joke with a friend that there should be a show called the Real Rednecks of XYZ Town. They are the only people I know who almost got thrown off a cruise ship for their drunken brawls.