I had this entry in mind when my original plan was to write this entry. If you’ve been reading my blog recently, you’d know I’ve been a fan of the show Storage Wars. I’ve been DVR’ing every episode that I haven’t seen and I’ve probably watched some 20+ in the past few weeks. I feel like I’ve gotten a pretty good understanding of the show and I have my pros and cons that go further than just thinking Brandi is hot. What I meant to explain when I correlated this entry to the entry below is that this show has the element of reality and the next level of “real” TV.
I don’t believe this show is doctored. I believe these characters go to the auctions and engage in live bidding for these lockers. There is nothing false about this. I do think there may be some false valuations on items which is sort of strange but it’s not too far off to ruin the show. When Darrell finds a used set of Callaway golf clubs and says they will fetch 300-400 dollars, I know that can’t be right considering I just bought a brand new set for 400. Without getting sidetracked, the cameras take footage of live action in the auction process and behind the scenes. When Dave Hester is getting steamed at Jarrod, there is a genuine dislike that just can’t be acting. If it is, he deserves an Emmy. This is the kind of programming I like the most. The realness of the show is what I enjoy. However, I like the show even more because of the next level thinking that can only be found because of this reality.
To the first time watcher, this show can still be entertaining. To someone who has watched a ton of episodes, you start to get into the mindset of the characters. This is the key point to this post and why I think this show is awesome. When you understand the backgrounds of each of the characters, you can start to see their thought process behind a locker’s value and than the bidding war is just the most exciting part when their personalities and knowledge collide. Using specific examples, Dave is the professional and most interesting character on the show. When he is involved in the bidding process, if you are bidding against him you have reason to be both concerned and excited. If Dave is bidding on the locker, it means it most likely has some value. Or he could just be bidding you up because he doesn’t like you. So when you put yourself in Dave’s place, it’s always a strategy in how you bid against each character. Dave knows that when he’s up against Jarrod, it’s going to be a back and forth because they dislike each other and he can pretty much own Jarrod. Barry has a load of cash and will spend money if he likes the chances of a collectible. This means that starting a bidding war with him is idiotic because his goal isn’t nickel and diming it for a small profit with material goods. Darrell is the 2nd most knowledgeable character but he seems to lack the balls to back up his intuition. It’s just really interesting to see how they interact with each other in a real life situation. There’s no script and no acting. That’s the best part though because being an outsider watching the show, you don’t know what’s going to happen. Sure you don’t know what’s going to happen watching “reality” tv but if it’s scripted, who really cares, you’re just being played with. This is real. I would be heartbroken to find out that it was fake because this entry would make me look like a buffoon.
I just don’t like fake shows anymore. Why has cops been so successful, live footage. Here’s an idea for a successful show, take Blind Date but make some adjustments. Don’t let the characters know they are being taped for a show. Don’t cut out the awkwardness. People would love to see real interaction among people without them knowing they are being watched. Real conversation, real interaction, real emotion and sincerity. THE INTEGRITY OF THE SHOW IS IN TACT. I really think it would be a hit.
Here are my thoughts.
Jarrod – “Young Gun” Jarrod to me is the person that really seems to do this to put food on the table and is the worst at finding value. (Each others as I will describe later don’t necessarily need to make a killing). Jarrod has the fake confidence, I keep seeing him talking about how he is becoming a player in the game, sorry Jarrod, you really aren’t. I’ll take a line from rounders: “If you can’t find the sucker in your first hour at the table, then you are the sucker.” He just has no choice at this time because everything in his life is riding on it, his business, his girl (Brandi is superficial enough that when the green stops rollin, she’s out), and he has to live up to his self promoted tough guy south central look. I honestly feel like Jarrod’s sole purpose is using the show as a vehicle to show the world he is a tough guy. Sorry Jarrod, you’re a chump…..and everyone knows it. The part that sums it up most is when he says: “I’m out here to prove myself that I am a player in the game”. The other guys are just in it for money (Barry excluded)
Darrell – Darrell is the guy who has been at the game a long time, has the money to spend it, and is just too scared to pull the trigger. Looking back to the episode they visited his house is full of treausres that are worth tons and if worse comes to worse he would just sell that shit. I doubt it is as important as he sometimes appears to be. I think he just does it to hang out with people, i don’t see him having many friends and to be away from his old lady.
Barry – He just really doesn’t care, he has more money than he knows what to do with and does it all just to get his kicks and try and steal the auctioneer’s wife and her huge rack. Money is no object to him, seems sorta like a guy who just needs something to do in retirement and found a great niche on the show as an instigator to all the people.
Dave – He is the one that I respect the most. He understands the underlining meaning, its a business. If you are in business you want to beat the shit out of the competition and make them fold. The greatest example is when Dave’s brother was bidding too and Dave just drove him into submission. Easiest way to see what Dave has built is when he wins a locker, and only takes the good stuff and lets his people clean up the locker and all the other people are grudging their way through themselves.
Easily the greatest part of the show is when Dave went toe to toe with Jarrod and Jarrod backed down.
Brandi – Breasts
Auctioneer – Loves it all because he is making bank on all the overbidding.
Auctioneer’s wife – just another large chested woman so Brandi wasn’t the only one.
I Think the show Is a fake , fake and I think all of then are jerks. Barry throws the things all around he suppose 2 not know what’s in the boxes so would you throw them around if you don’t know what’s in them. (I think not) now Jarrod ? Brandi they are a joke if I. Was married 2 him or his girl friend he wouldn’t last long. He thinks he is all that and does he ever wear them sunglasses or just on. His forehead he thinks he knows everything . And Brandi take his S–T he better learn how 2 be a man and not a JO. Brandi wise up when he if you notice he say’s my store not our store and his kids not r kids I know they are not married who cares.. But grow up JARROD your ignorant person. And when Dave came up 2 u that. 1 day why didn’t he even shove him instead of talking. Now Dave I would like 2 throw his YUUP up his ass. Or shove it up. Ok now the 2 that auction off the stuff I forget her name right now but does any one remember when she. Told Dave about a locker that hasn’t been open in 20 years that’s not right.And last for now have all of you seen the. Cars they drive in come on. And I’ll watch the show 2 get annoyed. Jarrod wear a hat.