The Colony on Discovery Channel

[HICKMAN]

Yeah, we all know this is the "Lib" version of SHTF, thinking they can outsmart the situation.

Still, anything we learn from it is useful.

 

[hardtrailz400]

I yell at the tv about how stupid they are, but I also learn bit of ideas. It is fake how they left them caches, and i would think they would be out everyday scavenging or doing recon not locked in a building working on power that is not truly necessary.

 

[Scarnucci]

I yell at the tv about how stupid they are, but I also learn bit of ideas. It is fake how they left them caches, and i would think they would be out everyday scavenging or doing recon not locked in a building working on power that is not truly necessary.

I couldnt help but laugh and was reminded of one of my fav computer games, Command and Conquer, when they ran across a magical crate full of power tools ready to go. Next week they'll find one with a humvee in it or something.

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

I thought it kinda funny that the only weapons they had were sticks . In a warehouse full of metal I'd be making a battle ax or sword .

It seems that they're waisting a lot of time on power instead of securing the compound , their safety and food . Now it looked like they were gonna waist time fooling with the truck .

Although I missed the first episode or two .

 

[74Ba-humbug]

I want to see this so bad! Does anyone know if it's on Fios on demand?

 

[joistman]

Very interesting stuff.

 

[ISP 5353]

2ADMNLOVER, I agree that steel weapons would be a big improvement over sticks. It was fun to watch, but I would like to think a few "Prepared" folks would fare a little better.

 

[concrete dog]

i would have to agree very very interesting stuff

 

[indytechnerd]

I think the cross-section is a bit skewed. 8 of the 10 have at least 1 degree in something other than basket weaving, and the 2 that don't are highly skilled in specialized areas. Where's the schmuck who works at Kroger stacking boxes who managed to survive? How in the hell do you end up with an MIT grad, 2 other engineers, and 3 folks who can make all their ideas come to life (machinist, contractor, and handyman)? Add to that an ER Doc and nurse, and someone who's profession is teaching hand to hand fighting. TOM or Jerry Young couldn't have put together more of a dream team.

I'm watching, but Scarnucci hit it on the head. This show jumped the shark when they 'found' a nice clean crate full of packing peanuts and power tools.

 

[Rogue42]

Have to agree with Scar, what are the odds of finding an abandoned warehouse in LA with a crate of brand new tools? I bet if they left them overnight without a guard they would disappear from their set.

It reminds me of how Junkyard Wars went downhill. If a team really needed something, and kept searching for it (mylar plastic for one team) it would magically appear. If you kept looking long enough it would appear in a trunk or just sitting around someplace. That happens at my house all the time, just keep looking for that lost widgit it will appear.

It would also be hard to "forget" reality and blend into the fantasy world that was created with camera crews following you around all the time. You know it is scripted and managed.

But still somewhat entertaining compared to most of the junk on TV. Just slightly more entertaining junk.