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Good question Kathy.
I'd say he probably go by what has been ingrained in him by way of learning, experience, intuition, some humility, balance of humour & wits and of course plenty of common sense. Not to forget he needs some 'poo' from time to time, after all he is the authentic King of Poo, the one and only Dirty Boy!
Good nite, I'm off to my glorious bed.
Jenny
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quote: Posted 05-13-08 05:51 PM
Expectations have been discussed on this board. At any given time, there are numerous threads chiding or encouraging you Mike regarding expectations. Are dust ups the inevitable outcome as some expectations remain unmet while met ones are thrown into the ring as trophies won?
The expectations from Dirty Jobs has been upped quite a few notches since I started watching. I admit to feeling unsettled at times. I now realize I like the unexpected from you. I want the ‘caught by surprise’ burst of laughter. Oh dear, another expectation. At least you always cater to this one.
Those few notches bring a few more notches of political correctness. Silly jokes about turkeys and cod fish do not prevent you from being so. Personally I’m hoping you are not relying upon that to think you are still thumbing your nose at the establishment.
I do not advocate remaining a starving artist as necessary to retain your integrity. I think you and I agree that is foolish. But attempting to be yourself doesn’t guarantee that you are not trying to be all things to all people. You will evolve as surely as the pressure of these expectations weighs more and more upon you.
When surrounded by enthused advocates, it can be difficult to separate out what to listen to. Who to rely on as a barometer of how you evolve? How to decide that an expectation is worth fulfilling? Time tested friends, close colleagues, family, yourself?
Simple politeness, good manners, and self deprecation become less effective as more eyes dissect the money to be made off of you and the Dirty Jobs machine. Each situation has more strings attached and the more strings, the more expectations. It would make me lie awake at night.
Kathy
*inhales, holds....rubs bloodshot eyes* Dude, I have NO idea what's going on. MEDICINE!!! MEDICINE!!! Megan |
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I doubt Mike wants to ever try to please everyone. First because he knows it is impossible. And second, because it would be too much like taking orders and he strikes me as someone who hates that. At least that is the impression I get. Sensible but drawn to the playful and superficial like many of us at times. Even when it is destructive in ways we can see quite easily.
Gayle
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I think that Mike hates taking orders but does so anyway. Just like the rest of us. At any job you have, you've got to take a little - you know what I mean?
The best product Mike sells: Himself.
I think I've thought about Mike enough tonite. Yeah, thats it.
MeganT
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quote: Originally posted by megantracey0608:
I think that Mike hates taking orders but does so anyway.
MeganT
MIKE! You answer this thread RIGHT NOW! Do you hear me??!!??! Diana. sorry, just had to. |
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Guys very deep and interesting and I hope he answers.
It's late and I'm little drunk I would just like
Mr Rowe to say Hi and welcome to me just once LOL
Don't know why but it would make my day.
Night Susan
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All I can say is, it's funny how you can become so attached to someone without knowing them really. And that attachment brings expectations of it's own. I just like to think that if he is now or does get sick of us and the show he'll have the self respect and respect for us to say so then get the heck out of Dodge! With the above mentioned attachment now comes the thought that I'd rather know The Big Guy is happy than think he's just doing what is expected of him.
Crazy Aunt Davye
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Chris, bralco, thanks for posting that! My mouth dropped open as I read it. How did he get away with all the of the crazy stunts that he pulled? Well, I guess he didn't, did he! Let me tell you, I'm wishin' I had been watching QVC when Mike was on. I think I would have set my alarm clock, just like Mrs. Rowe did, to watch the shenanigans. I wonder if she did it just to watch her son or to see what he came up with next?
~~ok, back to topic~~
debi
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Hmm,er...yes, exactly Kathy.  Harold |
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Sorry Harold. Cliff notes.
Amy, Joyce, Darlene and Marla etc all have different expectations when it comes to Mike. They get p!ssed at each other and him when the expectations aren't met.
Mike is famous. I like that.
But being famous means you have to behave or be on TMZ. You can act as silly as you want, but it doesn't cover up the fact that you are morphing into a "suit".
Morphing will be molded by the surroundings, much like the s#x of alligators depends upon temperature. Those little rascals change to fit the environment. It is called survival of the fittest.
The King is always surrounded by sycophants. That is why it is necessary to have The Fool.
If you want to govern your own way, you have to be careful about what countries you sign treaties with.
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quote: Originally posted by micro_fan: quote: Originally posted by megantracey0608:
I think that Mike hates taking orders but does so anyway.
MeganT
MIKE! You answer this thread RIGHT NOW! Do you hear me??!!??! Diana. sorry, just had to.
No apologies needed. You gotta take the joke when there is an opening that wide. MeganT |
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Hey Kathy.
There is a fine line between not meeting expectations, and upsetting them. I think the latter is good to do once in a while. CC DeVille probably did not meet the expectations of his guitar mentors when he signed up with the band Poison. Those who only knew him as the guitar player for the 80's hair band had their expectations upset when they found out that dude could play brilliantly. He really can. I was amazed. But, some fans probably were disappointed upon seeing what he could really do. They don't want classical guitar, they wanna rock. Is that his fault?
Dirty Jobs, Heavy Metal, what connection is there not to make?
Are you talking about Mike professionally, or on a personal level? Anyone approaching him expecting the affable host did just that—attached an expectation to the encounter. If he meets that, which it appears chances are very good that will be the case, does that make it okay, or did his fans just get lucky that they weren't hurt or disappointed?
There is a flipside to that example, but I am drawing a blank at the moment.
Diane
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I think it may partially be about sincerity being more difficult to muster, and perhaps harder to convince others of. Was there an expectation of sincerity?
Melinda
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Hey Diane,
It's good to have you back.
I'm referring to Mike's professional life. What comes about after agreeing to "ride the horse" as Mike put it quite awhile ago, as long as he can?
Subtle changes then happen. They have to and can be for the better. As far as Mike personally, from what I have read, I think he avoids being politically correct while still being a gentleman.
But as more main line money is brought into the 'business' of Dirty Jobs, and as more main stream attention is focused on Dirty Jobs, Mike may have to mold his ways to better fit. A square peg approaching oval?
I don't want to question Mike's integrity. He has had his back covered by some people that he relies upon, as we all do, to keep him on track. And he seems to rely upon a lot of soul searching.
Dirty Jobs has gone to the next level. Mike wrote us that he decided to do that, and some of us would be disappointed. My point back to him is that his gentleman manners are no longer appearing sufficient in this new world.
His manner of dealing with all this may be less effective using the old tactics he was proud to rely upon. The gentleman needs to be more politically correct. We can shrink back in horror, but change can sometimes come in such mikerowe increments, that we don't realize the change until we are about to step over a line we didn't want to cross.
Mike is evolving, as we all do as we move through life. I was wondering if the way his life is moving makes him uncomfortable, if it keeps him awake.
Kathy
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So Scarlet O'Hara is actually Diane - Amaranthias. Good to see ya ole gal!
True Kathy that Mike has come to a point in his career where he finds it challenging to satisfy the growing audience and the producers, while not abandoning his personal convictions.
As we all are happy for his growing success in the showbiz, I am sure and as he said wisely, no matter what steps he may or may not take, it is bound to cause some effect on either side. If he can be remembered one fine day and hopefully many, many years into the future; by many that here was a man who didn't cower to do many a 'Dirty Jobs' right, but did it not as a ‘Stud’ but as a gentleman.
Because as a gentleman, no matter what your actions or thoughts are, it is often without regrets or shame.
Jenny
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Wha!? Scarlet=Amaranthiarts=Diane?  Erik-Harold |
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Kathy, I just * BUMPED * you.....in a message board kinda way.  Have a AWESOME weekend !!! Jeremy |
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Thanks, same to you Jeremy.
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Diane I'm glad you're back, I've missed your posts!!
Did the stuffed animals take over?
kita/Angela
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quote: Originally posted by scartlet:
Hey Kathy.
There is a fine line between not meeting expectations, and upsetting them. I think the latter is good to do once in a while. CC DeVille probably did not meet the expectations of his guitar mentors when he signed up with the band Poison. Those who only knew him as the guitar player for the 80's hair band had their expectations upset when they found out that dude could play brilliantly. He really can. I was amazed. But, some fans probably were disappointed upon seeing what he could really do. They don't want classical guitar, they wanna rock. Is that his fault?
Dirty Jobs, Heavy Metal, what connection is there not to make?
Are you talking about Mike professionally, or on a personal level? Anyone approaching him expecting the affable host did just that—attached an expectation to the encounter. If he meets that, which it appears chances are very good that will be the case, does that make it okay, or did his fans just get lucky that they weren't hurt or disappointed?
There is a flipside to that example, but I am drawing a blank at the moment.
Diane
Diane, I listen to HEAVY METAL, while working a Dirty Job.........if that helps answer your question.  Seriously........CC Deville ??? You can do better than that. You got till 4:00 p.m. Illinois time to come up with a better Geetar Player !!! Good to see you back. Kathy and I are Friends now. Did she tell you??? Sal too !!! Take it Easy, Jeremy |
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