These are old world stereotypes. It enforces men will be idiots about life and women are always to the rescue.
There is nothing redeeming about their character strength and where are all the hot tips about duck hunting?
The most redeeming dialogue was surrounding the granddaughters and the fact they were into computers too much. That was a good statement. Then they went outside and were able to hook a fish for dinner. It stated girls are diverse in their interests and ability. Go Grandpa.
But, the idea this is a way to success as it portrayed in the opening video with the stretch limo is a bit weird. I don't find the people strange, they seem like nice folks but they play more than they work.
I didn't see any ambition and nearly turned off the second hour of this show before it was over. I had to stop myself from changing the channel in order to carry out the promise to myself I would give it a chance. I wasn't sincerely entertained, was bored and didn't see any innovation in any approach to family life. I think they are fairly normal folks in their value system, live modestly and make the most of their day. But, to say this is an exceptional group with profound meaning deserving a lot of attention to move people forward in ambition and prosperity? I don't see it.
I mean 120 minutes of insults to each other, laughing it off and trying to get a bachelor married was uninteresting. Somehow purchasing a canoe for Christmas for the kids was controversial. ??????????????? I think they talk a lot and seek to provide a reason to be redeeming to each other, but, it isn't my idea of uplifting.
I suppose if alcohol free and activity to 'let's move' is the focus, then I applaud the program. These folks are mostly fit and active. I think this is a real change for this population of viewers from "Preppers." This is more NORMAL than I have witnessed with many other shows. But, I am not interested in obsessing about Prepping, so this might be a very pleasant change for them.
Beyond the 'niceness' of the people and the occasional view of water and boats, there isn't that much I found interesting. I know folks are not going to believe this, but, any of the two shows I watched reflected an average hunting day with the men in my family. The only thing missing were the beagles. Considering these are duck hunters, where are the retrievers? A relative doesn't own one? No prize winning blood line on the estates of fortune?
I think the show is a parody rather than 'real life.' But, parodies can be interesting, too. I expected to see the masters of marketing at work. I saw people that had an idea for the crowd of real TV. But, it isn't at all what I expected. A little more ambition and less sitting and talking might spice up the interest of the audience, but, then again some people like a male alternative to a soap opera.
This isn't cutting edge and is primarily old world gender roles. It isn't my thing. There is a reason why I wasn't watching in the first place. It wasn't until the insults of the show extended into the realm of civil rights of others did I ever tune in. I might point out, these are all white folks, so the political focus is obvious, right? Not even a black lab retriever. It is the old ENFORCED south. It is the mantle of the Good Ole Boys, except, it doesn't tout moonshine or whiskey. They don't beat their wives and end up in fist fights rather than simply arguing one's character over another.
I might point out they don't obsess over guns and violence. I like that a lot.
It would seem as though there is still an audience for it in a more civilized venue. The fact it is popular and more civilized is a good quality and I wish them well.
