Filed under: Motorcycles, Celebrities
Shoot your TV: Jesse James is a Dead Man coming soon
For those of you who just can't get enough Jesse James in your life, we have good news. The rest of you, commence eye-rolling. The tattooed chopper builder will soon be back on the small screen, this time on Spike TV. His new vehicle is called Jesse James is a Dead Man, which isn't totally accurate unless you're referring to his namesake forbear. The world needs another "reality" TV show like we need a festering case of hemorrhoids, but TV producer's don't care. This series will focus not on James' welding-torch-wielding antics, but will instead follow Mr. Bullock as he moves from one supposedly dangerous activity to another. Great. Seriously, how bad will this show be? Our guess: Fear Factor bad. We can smell the impending suckage from here... like a steaming hot pile of rotting cabbage.Just when you thought that the reality TV explosion couldn't possibly get any more far-fetched and ridiculous, the execs go and do something like this... and completely redeem themselves!
[Source: Motorcycle.com]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
AngeloD 5:51PM (8/30/2008)
Why do you hate t.v. shows that elevate no-talent inarticulate ass-clowns to celebrity status?
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Rocketboy 11:28AM (8/31/2008)
Well, he's not a no-talent ass clown when it comes to fabricating, but I wouldn't really call him TV material either.
f3rg 5:58PM (8/30/2008)
J.J. = douche bag, with my apologies to Massengill.
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Torrent 12:36AM (8/31/2008)
+1
Artie Lange 6:02PM (8/30/2008)
How do you really feel?
While I agree with everything you said, the man is a hero of white trash everywhere, and I predict solid ratings. But look on the bright side: if he really will be engaging in dangerous activity (highly unlikely), there is the small possibility that he will, in fact, die. Now if someone would only pitch a similar idea to the Teutals...
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MajorGeek 7:31PM (8/30/2008)
In each episode of the new series, James will face a different challenge from racing in the infamous Baja 500 off-road race to reaching speeds over 200 mph on a motorcycle supercharged by an ultra-combustible nitro-methane fuel. The series will show the preparations behind each stunt while CGI effects will display the physiological stress each challenge will present to James’ body.
catgirlshyla 7:51AM (8/31/2008)
Hah? Thats sounds like oh, I dunno...MONSTER GARAGE!!
Yar 6:51PM (8/30/2008)
Look on the bright side, better him than Paris Hilton.
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Eek 6:57PM (8/30/2008)
Oh Jesse, what have you become?
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MajorGeek 7:29PM (8/30/2008)
I have to admit, I might be tempted to watch this to see what it is all about, after all the show he had where he built all those crazy cars was well received. Some of these bike builders are where they are because they have TV appeal, like it or not. There are thousands of bike builders and auto customizers in any given state, yet most of us only know the names of maybe 5 or 6.
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Hugh G 9:20PM (8/30/2008)
It will be revetting television of they show him turning another Ford Mustang into a high speed lawn mower.
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Adam 10:08PM (8/30/2008)
This story has a lot to do with cars. Car news overload.
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Donald 10:46PM (8/30/2008)
I remember seeing Jesse on Leno talking about how he would never build another custom chopper or ride a Harley, because he felt the market sold-out to Doctors and wanna-bees looking to be "individuals."
Nice to see you on reality TV again, Jesse. Way to stick to your guns and not compromise.
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jJohn 12:13PM (8/31/2008)
Translation: I've become so stinking rick I never have to actually work and build a bike again in my life.
tankd0g 12:27AM (8/31/2008)
Desperate men take desperate measures.
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RLQ 4:26AM (8/31/2008)
At first I thought he died.
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Korona 9:54AM (8/31/2008)
I loved that final paragraph...dumb & dumber reference?
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Brian 12:22PM (8/31/2008)
When's the last time this twit built a bike?
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Nobody Special 1:09PM (8/31/2008)
He is truly a talented machine building craftsman - who happens to be carrying some heavy baggage - who is also a victim of his own success. I'm not 'white trash' and I liked watching him build his machines - but the reality TV stuff has worn out it's welcome a long time ago - he probably is going to pocket some heavy change and laugh his way to the bank.
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Ry_Trapp0 6:53PM (8/31/2008)
you gotta love it, the latest fad. what is this fad you ask? hate on everything that was once a popular fad. why? because it makes you cool!!!
why the hate for jesse james? dont answer, its a rhetorical question. the hate is because he rose up from nothing, and now he has loads of money, he's famous, and you guys arent(and neither am i damn it).
God forbid anyone grow up to do what they love doing, get money and fame from it, and be happy because of it. thats what makes you a loser afterall, being happy and succesful. you know why he doesnt respond to all this bitching? he doesnt care, he is laughing at everyone. put your self in his position and nothing changes.
but, alas, this is the internet, where being a pessimistic asshole is the cool thing to do. guess im not cool, thats too bad.
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