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Post by WhutScreenName on May 18, 2016 18:20:25 GMT
Unfortunatly, I can't link the video, so you'll have to go to the article to see the min long explination.
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Post by GTCGreg on May 18, 2016 18:29:48 GMT
Unfortunatly, I can't link the video, so you'll have to go to the article to see the min long explination. Not really surprising. But then, never say never. |
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Post by silverdragon on May 19, 2016 6:34:38 GMT
I have seen that video elsewhere, but in this case "Not encoded for your device".....
Erm...
I have every legal codec known to not contain any "nasty" visitors available here?...
However.
I also have some tasty blocking software that stops tracking cookies.... [etc]
I wonder whats on that site that my computer doesnt want them to know whats on here.
As Greg says "Never say Never".
Adam stated that although they are not sort of off screen friends, they do work well together as needs must, and in fact, because they have very different ideas about approaching a subject, manage to cover many angles.
I have a different work ethic to many drivers I work with....
I would not be attending their next home barbecue as "their best mate", but, that doesnt mean we can or cant work for the same company ever again?.. being "best mates" is not the dividing line for work colleges is it?.
Dont we all have some people we work with who just are not the type you would seek in home entertainment, but are perfectly good at being there at work?...
I think after they have had a decent break from 10 yrs of constant working together, maybe they will get an idea of a joint project or two that would involve them, maybe in different roles, bit possibly working together..
I dont discount them ever working together again.
If the right show should present, why not?.
Maybe one no so as intrusive as MB on their own off-screen private life.
The filming schedule they were doing is one part of many of what broke up the team after all...
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Post by WhutScreenName on May 19, 2016 12:25:49 GMT
I didn't expect the video to be blocked, but it was not much more than some MB explosions etc... for the backdrop, and had Adam briefly explaining that, while it was no surprise they often really did get on each others nerves, they did work well together and respect each other. As you said SD, they don't need to be BFF's to work well together, especially if they have the mutual respect that they did.
Not only that, but I think both Adam and Jamie have respect for the fans as well. And by that, I mean that they wouldn't let their personal feelings towards the other person negatively impact what they put on for the show.
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Post by the light works on May 19, 2016 14:11:13 GMT
personally, I think the idea that Adam and Jamie have chosen to do separate projects is coming close to becoming a tempest in a teapot. Mythbusters was the thing they had in common. they have ended their participation as hosts. therefore it should not be that much of a surprise that they do not currently see themselves collaborating on another project.
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Post by OziRiS on May 20, 2016 0:26:31 GMT
personally, I think the idea that Adam and Jamie have chosen to do separate projects is coming close to becoming a tempest in a teapot. Mythbusters was the thing they had in common. they have ended their participation as hosts. therefore it should not be that much of a surprise that they do not currently see themselves collaborating on another project. Especially not seeing as they'd worked together on several occasions before MythBusters and never got along there either. I really only see two possible reasons for them ever working together again. 1. One of them is doing a project, runs into a problem and can't think of anyone else who could help solve it, but I find that situation unlikely because of the networks of builders and artists they've both built up through the show and their subsequent fame. All either of them would have to do is post on Twitter or Facebook (or maybe even Tested) that they have a problem they can't find a solution to and literally thousands of people would be standing in line to help. 2. They need money and an on-screen reunion will pay enough to be worth it. |
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Post by GTCGreg on May 20, 2016 2:20:34 GMT
I'd say number two is the most likely. After all, that's what's kept them together the past 14 seasons.
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Post by the light works on May 20, 2016 3:36:42 GMT
mind you, I seem to recall Adam quantifying "not got along" as being somewhat less spectacular than being at each other's throats whenever the cameras are off.
I have crossed paths with people like that in my careers. people I work well enough with when it is needed, but the idea of spending time with them without getting paid for it is not appealing.
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Post by OziRiS on May 20, 2016 8:04:57 GMT
I'd say number two is the most likely. After all, that's what's kept them together the past 14 seasons. I don't think so. I think what's kept them together for that long is a mutual love for what they were doing that overshadowed their differences. Sure, the money didn't hurt, but I don't think that was ever a primary driving force. |
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Post by WhutScreenName on May 20, 2016 13:01:09 GMT
In the clip, Adam said that the times they got along best was when they were building things. Just because they don't sit at the local pub and share a beer, doesn't mean they hate each other and can't stand to be around one another. They aren't friends, they were co-workers who, on occasion, had fun on the job and were passionate about what they were doing.
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Post by the light works on May 20, 2016 14:16:23 GMT
In the clip, Adam said that the times they got along best was when they were building things. Just because they don't sit at the local pub and share a beer, doesn't mean they hate each other and can't stand to be around one another. They aren't friends, they were co-workers who, on occasion, had fun on the job and were passionate about what they were doing. yes, that's the point I was trying to make. there's two different interpretations of "don't get along" people seem to be jumping on the more extreme, but the reality sounds more to me like the less extreme. |
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Post by GTCGreg on May 21, 2016 2:13:49 GMT
I'd say number two is the most likely. After all, that's what's kept them together the past 14 seasons. I don't think so. I think what's kept them together for that long is a mutual love for what they were doing that overshadowed their differences. Sure, the money didn't hurt, but I don't think that was ever a primary driving force. Don't kid yourself. They couldn't care less about a ducks quacker or how many balloons it takes to lift a kid and they sure weren't in it for the fans sake other than to keep them as fans. There were two things that kept them together for so long. And those two things were fame and fortune. They knew that they needed each other or both would be out. I'm not saying they didn't enjoy the designing and building aspect, but they were both doing that long before Mythbusters. As soon as the show ended, they couldn't get far enough away from each other. |
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Post by the light works on May 21, 2016 2:54:21 GMT
I don't think so. I think what's kept them together for that long is a mutual love for what they were doing that overshadowed their differences. Sure, the money didn't hurt, but I don't think that was ever a primary driving force. Don't kid yourself. They couldn't care less about a ducks quacker or how many balloons it takes to lift a kid and they sure weren't in it for the fans sake other than to keep them as fans. There were two things that kept them together for so long. And those two things were fame and fortune. They knew that they needed each other or both would be out. I'm not saying they didn't enjoy the designing and building aspect, but they were both doing that long before Mythbusters. As soon as the show ended, they couldn't get far enough away from each other. unchained reaction showed what happened when they tried a project their heart wasn't really in. |
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Post by OziRiS on May 21, 2016 3:21:12 GMT
I don't think so. I think what's kept them together for that long is a mutual love for what they were doing that overshadowed their differences. Sure, the money didn't hurt, but I don't think that was ever a primary driving force. Don't kid yourself. They couldn't care less about a ducks quacker or how many balloons it takes to lift a kid and they sure weren't in it for the fans sake other than to keep them as fans. There were two things that kept them together for so long. And those two things were fame and fortune. They knew that they needed each other or both would be out. I'm not saying they didn't enjoy the designing and building aspect, but they were both doing that long before Mythbusters. As soon as the show ended, they couldn't get far enough away from each other. So, in your opinion, the only reason Adam got a little emotional in the last two episodes was because he was losing a paycheck? Even Jamie seemed to get a little misty in the reunion special and he sure as heck ain't no actor. |
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Post by GTCGreg on May 21, 2016 3:47:27 GMT
Don't kid yourself. They couldn't care less about a ducks quacker or how many balloons it takes to lift a kid and they sure weren't in it for the fans sake other than to keep them as fans. There were two things that kept them together for so long. And those two things were fame and fortune. They knew that they needed each other or both would be out. I'm not saying they didn't enjoy the designing and building aspect, but they were both doing that long before Mythbusters. As soon as the show ended, they couldn't get far enough away from each other. So, in your opinion, the only reason Adam got a little emotional in the last two episodes was because he was losing a paycheck? Even Jamie seemed to get a little misty in the reunion special and he sure as heck ain't no actor. I'm not trying to say there wasn't some attachment to their job and the other workers there. Just that wasn't the motivation for them sticking around for the length of the show. Even I got a little emotional leaving my employer of 14 years, even though I knew it was going to be for the better. |
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Post by OziRiS on May 21, 2016 4:04:24 GMT
So, in your opinion, the only reason Adam got a little emotional in the last two episodes was because he was losing a paycheck? Even Jamie seemed to get a little misty in the reunion special and he sure as heck ain't no actor. I'm not trying to say there wasn't some attachment to their job and the other workers there. Just that wasn't the motivation for them sticking around for the length of the show. Even I got a little emotional leaving my employer of 14 years, even though I knew it was going to be for the better. I don't know... Neither Adam nor Jamie strike me as the type of people who would keep doing something they really didn't want to do just for the paycheck. I've been in way less economically comfortable situations than they were just 3 or 4 seasons in and left jobs where I was unhappy anyway. Money isn't everything. If the job you're doing is well paid, but it eats away at your soul, it's not worth it. |
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Post by Cybermortis on May 22, 2016 20:15:05 GMT
Adam had been addressing the nature of his ane Jamies relationship since the early days of the show.
Basically they have a deep respect for each others skills and intelligence, but reading between the lines and having seen them at panels (well, YouTube clips from their panels). It seems that they have different personalities amd can wind each other up. They have both noted that during the first season of the show the producers/director tried to play on this by getting them to argue and 'fight' on camera. But both objected to this, noting that that was not how they actually worked together, and the idea was quietly dropped. Not that they did not have disagreements after that.
Another thing to keep in mind is that they had worked together prior to MB, and it was Jamie who put Adam's name forward to cohost. Had there been any serious issues Adam's name would never have been brought up and even if it had he wouldn't have agreed. Remember that both Adam and Jamie filmed a test reel for Discovery Channel, not expecting the show to be picked up. Then went into the first season fully believing it would be the end of things. That first season, to quote Adam, nearly killed them which is why they ended up with the build team. It seems rather unlikely both of them would have returned had there been any serious issues between them.
And before anyone brings up money consider that Jamie could have stepped down as host, but continued to get money by allowing the show to be filmed at M5.
The simpler reason for them not working together is probably Jamie being happier behind the camera, while Adam is much more suited to be in front of the camera. Which was why Adam was brought on for MB in the first place. So they most likely just want to move in different directions.
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Post by silverdragon on May 23, 2016 6:08:59 GMT
Exactly the point I was making earlier.
There is someone I know who I will refer to as "john", who I work with.
He has incredible vehicle skills, including the ability to pick up a 10ppiece with the bucket of a JCB without damaging the tarmac, and the ability to park a 60ft trailer with the nominated tyre on a six-pence without having to use any chalk-marks for reference..
But.
I wouldnt want to have to spend the day with him as "Second driver".
He likes new-wave romantic music, he is 40yrs old trying to be 20 again, drives a flashy sports car rather quickly everywhere, and not my idea of a "best mate".
At work we treat each other with respect, laugh and joke a little even, and get on well enough?.. its just we wouldnt "party" together.
Dont we all know someone like that somewhere?.
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Post by OziRiS on May 23, 2016 17:44:04 GMT
Exactly the point I was making earlier. There is someone I know who I will refer to as "john", who I work with. He has incredible vehicle skills, including the ability to pick up a 10ppiece with the bucket of a JCB without damaging the tarmac, and the ability to park a 60ft trailer with the nominated tyre on a six-pence without having to use any chalk-marks for reference.. But. I wouldnt want to have to spend the day with him as "Second driver". He likes new-wave romantic music, he is 40yrs old trying to be 20 again, drives a flashy sports car rather quickly everywhere, and not my idea of a "best mate". At work we treat each other with respect, laugh and joke a little even, and get on well enough?.. its just we wouldnt "party" together. Dont we all know someone like that somewhere?. I had a colleague like that in the army. Would have trusted him with my life, but I wouldn't have invited him over to dinner. The guy had mastered the craft of soldiery almost to the level of art and was fiercely loyal to his comrades, but he had a personality like a bucket of pigswill. |
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Post by silverdragon on May 24, 2016 6:48:51 GMT
I had a colleague like that in the army. Would have trusted him with my life, but I wouldn't have invited him over to dinner. The guy had mastered the craft of soldiery almost to the level of art and was fiercely loyal to his comrades, but he had a personality like a bucket of pigswill. In truth, one of my good friends from school also joined up the RAF... I didnt know until much later, when on a visit home, there was a huge hole where an old lamp-stand used to be, at the main set of lights. I asked why. "Your mate johnathan got banned from driving" Surprisingly, no one believed I didnt know he was in "your mob", despite him being stationed half the country away from me... Seems he flys fast jets, extremely well, even did a spot with the red sparrows, but cant drive cars very well?... I never liked him that much at school, but I would have trusted any pilot I have ever met with my life?... Just not flying a car at 100mph through a village at 3am in a 30 zone. He walked away without a scratch, but lost his licence that day. And got grounded for two weeks whilst a psyche evaluation proved he was useless at evaluating the speed of a slow moving object.... especially the ones with a lamp on top that "Suddenly jump out in front of you". Apparently this is a thing with some pilots?.. driving a car is pedestrian to them, they, as the saying goes, have the need for speed. Most pilots I met got ribbed a lot about being "posh boys" and expected to have been at Eton. Most were so down to earth they were hard to spot unless you could see the badge. |
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