American Chopper -- Series Discussion Thread
07-01-03, 11:34 AM
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American Chopper -- Series Discussion Thread
Know this has been on awhile, but somehow or another, I'm finding myself repeatedly tuning in for Discovery's American Chopper "reality" series. I'm not even a gear head or motorcycle nut. Yet watching them design and build the bikes is oddly fascinating ... and, of course, the Teutul family's often hysterical. Especially Paul Sr.
I found the two-part "Firebike" episode moving ... one of the better 9-11 "tribute" shows I've seen. Very grassroots and hit home without grandstanding.
Go build bikes.
07-01-03, 12:25 PM
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I watch it all the time too. The Discovery channel owns on Monday Night. Monster House, Monster Garage and American Chopper. The only thing I don't like about it is every episode is the exact same thing. Paul Jr has to build a bike. Has little time to do it. Paul Sr gets mad and yells at him. Paul Jr finishes the bike in time and redeems himself. I wish they would mix it up a little. I mean if he is building these bikes for the heck of it why is there always a week build limit? Or do they do that on purpose for the show?
07-01-03, 01:09 PM
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Yeah, it's more project oriented than being a continuing "reality" storyline. I don't mind the repetition, but I can see where it could bug folks less enthused than myself. More "This Old House" than "The Osbournes."
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Originally posted by Groucho
I think I saw that guy eating glass in the "freak show" booth at the state fair.
I think I saw that guy eating glass in the "freak show" booth at the state fair.
Groucho, if you aren't interested in the show, there isn't any need to post.
07-01-03, 03:48 PM
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Love the show! Not a gearhead at all, but the bikes are just amazing. I just wish they focused more on the actual making of the bikes instead of the Teutel (sp?) melodrama each week, but I guess, that's the "hook" of the show.
07-01-03, 04:20 PM
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I caught this show for the first time Saturday night with the 9/11 tribute bike. I was thoroughly entertained. I ended up watching it last night as well. I'm not a motercycle nut, but I simply cannot wait to see how the stealth bike turns out. I think I'm hooked.
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Its too bad the father is such a nag nag beyotch.
Anyone else the son was working for,
they would be sued or in serious pain....
I agree with Groucho...Its too bad he did
not swallow the glass after chewing it.
Though at times he sounds like he already did.
He brings the whole show down for me.
And I sort of feel sorry for his sons. Because not
every person can deal with that type of abuse
(or what others call parenting).
Its really too bad because its a cool tv artform,
but the fathers attitude lost me forever.
Anyone else the son was working for,
they would be sued or in serious pain....
I agree with Groucho...Its too bad he did
not swallow the glass after chewing it.
Though at times he sounds like he already did.
He brings the whole show down for me.
And I sort of feel sorry for his sons. Because not
every person can deal with that type of abuse
(or what others call parenting).
Its really too bad because its a cool tv artform,
but the fathers attitude lost me forever.
07-01-03, 05:30 PM
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Originally posted by btlives
He brings the whole show down for me. And I sort of feel sorry for his sons. Because not every person can deal with that type of abuse (or what others call parenting).
He brings the whole show down for me. And I sort of feel sorry for his sons. Because not every person can deal with that type of abuse (or what others call parenting).
07-01-03, 09:01 PM
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I think watching the two "Old School" bike episodes will change your mind. Paul Senior's a softy who likes to bark. There's nothing even remotely "abusive" about him.
I think watching the two "Old School" bike episodes will change your mind. Paul Senior's a softy who likes to bark. There's nothing even remotely "abusive" about him.
07-02-03, 02:09 AM
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I was going to post something about this 2 weeks ago but figured no one who isn't into bikes would be watching, guess I was wrong 
My dad got me hooked on this, I'll have to get my dad to bring some pics of his bike he made and post them. His looked something similar to this
My dad got me hooked on this, I'll have to get my dad to bring some pics of his bike he made and post them. His looked something similar to this
07-02-03, 11:41 PM
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On that bike, I don't know. On my dad's, he went down to the Chevy dealership and bought a 350 V8, basically a car on 2 wheels. Pure Insanity You don't know how many times I was following behind my dad taking the bike to get something done to it where there would be near crashes from people gawking at it, people asking him to pull over so they could take pictures of it, people asking him to come to their store to make some sort of appearance, etc etc etc.
Best time was when some kid on a rice rocket bet him 100 bucks he could take him. Needless to say my dad was 100$ richer that day
You don't know how many times I was following behind my dad taking the bike to get something done to it where there would be near crashes from people gawking at it, people asking him to pull over so they could take pictures of it, people asking him to come to their store to make some sort of appearance, etc etc etc.Best time was when some kid on a rice rocket bet him 100 bucks he could take him. Needless to say my dad was 100$ richer that day
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Love the show. I am no gearhead but I ride a bike...a rice rocket and not a cool ass chopper but I still have a great interest. This show is tons better then monster garage. I think sometimes Jesse James is a little full of himself...anyways...
I was in New Orleans when they were there. I went to meet them, I have a hat signed by Paul jr, and Vinnie. Big Paul was not there, just my luck! Anyways...Discovery Channel was there filming, so I am going to watch next monday's since they will be in NO and I may see myself camera!!! They were filming us all in line getting autographs.
The bikes are AWESOME in person!!!
I was in New Orleans when they were there. I went to meet them, I have a hat signed by Paul jr, and Vinnie. Big Paul was not there, just my luck! Anyways...Discovery Channel was there filming, so I am going to watch next monday's since they will be in NO and I may see myself camera!!! They were filming us all in line getting autographs.
The bikes are AWESOME in person!!!
07-03-03, 06:47 PM
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Nah, his was a Camaro 
The guy who originally invented it is from San Diego IIRC.
www.bosshoss.com
Riding on the back of it is something truely once in a lifetime
The guy who originally invented it is from San Diego IIRC. www.bosshoss.com
Riding on the back of it is something truely once in a lifetime
07-15-03, 08:40 AM
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American Chopper (7/14)
Anyone else catch this?
Everyone can finally start seeing that Paul Sr. really does have to yell and scream to get Paully to work. I thought Vinnie was gonna kick his @ss last night.
Everyone can finally start seeing that Paul Sr. really does have to yell and scream to get Paully to work. I thought Vinnie was gonna kick his @ss last night.