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American Chopper
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Posted by: edrock200

I ran a search for "chopper" using the slowest option and only saw this show mentioned in passing...I think it deserves it's own thread. Does anyone else love this show like I do? I look forward to Monday nights because of this show. Monster Garage was a favorite of mine but their ideas have gotten really bad...I pretty much stopped watching after the hot dog cart hotrod.

I've never really been into motorcycles, I mean I've always thought they were cool but I know nothing about them...but this show really grabs my attention. Anyone else like it?

Posted by: biker

I been watching since they both were on Letterman. I like that fireman bike they built.

Posted by: edrock200

That bike was great! You should try and catch the black widow bike....amazing.

Posted by: ClutchBrake

My dad met Paul Sr. last month. He said seeing him on TV doesn't give you any idea how big this guy really is. Said he was super nice.

Posted by: Satchel

Yeah, Monster Garage got boring when they started getting all the Freebies....that's severe cheating...and makes the show no fun at all...

I love American Chopper...my wife can't stand the arguing, so I watch when she isn't around...

Posted by: BeanMeScot

This is a really good show. I loved it when Paul Sr and Cody built the Old School Bike and then Paul gave it to Cody. Class act.

Posted by: Crrink

I am not a fan of motorcycles at all. I do think jets and helicopters are pretty cool, though, so when I was over at my in-laws house and they had American Chopper on I saw the first part of the Comanche episode.
It was pretty good, and I really wanted to see how the bike turned out - ended up having to record the next two episodes to do that.

Didn't record any more after than, and found that I kind of missed the show, so I made a SP just in time to catch the first show of the Jet bike - cool.

I'm amazed at how well they can fabricate stuff on the spot. I love watching the bikes come together, and yeah, I find the constant bickering between the two Paul's to be entertaining.

Anyway, I like the show, and I certainly wasn't in the target audience. Glad I caught an episode by chance.

Posted by: edrock200

Same here...never seemed like a show that would appeal to me. I also caught "Motorcycle Mania 2" which gives you a great look at the inside of Jesse James shop...his shop is amazing...he makes his wheels and even machines his own engines!

I must say American Chopper makes we want a chopper now. My wife even loves the show! When Paul Sr. gave the old school bike to Codey it was a great show....I really like all the themed bikes. The last episode of the comanche bike was great, especially how it came down to seconds.

Posted by: Mr. Soze

If there was a show that I didn't think I'd like, but absolutely love, this is it. I watched the whole Labor Day Marathon. Now my new line at work is "I'm getting aggravated!" Paul Sr. rules!

Posted by: SWFan

Yep, I too am hooked on it. I'm not a gear head, but I find the fabrication process fascinating. Its almost unreal after watching a show and seeing the end result. Of course, the dynamics between Paul Sr., Jr. and Mike ad a flare to the show that makes it entertaining.

Pretty much every show has Sr. going off on how Jr.'s a slacker. I wonder what its like in their homes when they watch the shows as they air.

Posted by: edrock200

I've wondered that myself. I wonder when some new episodes are coming...Mikey cracks me up, those last episodes with his bike were really funny. I now find myself with a wishlist for motorcycle. :)

Posted by: Frylock

You'd think by now Paul Jr. would be tired of pulling all nighters to finish things just in time and stop slacking, but he never does.

He reminds me of that college kid who blows off the whole semester, crams for the final and gets an A in the class.

Posted by: Sirius Black

I'd be interested to see what a 'simple' bike costs? My guess is quite a bit more than an H-D. That hand-made craftmanship goes a long way. Especially these days.

I had a boss while I worked at a major semi-conductor manufacturing company who was very big into H-D bikes. He was a big guy who would wear a different H-D t-shirt everyday. He was also the sharpest, most intelligent person I have ever worked with. Pony tail, earrings, and all.

I would not be surprise if Paul Sr and company were the same way.

Posted by: edrock200

I recall them saying on an interview with Leno that their bikes start at $30k. I believe the theme bikes run for $150k if they sell them.

Posted by: SWFan

quote:
Originally posted by edrock200
I recall them saying on an interview with Leno that their bikes start at $30k. I believe the theme bikes run for $150k if they sell them.

I seem to remember the $30K mark too, though I thought it was mentioned on the show itself at one point. The $150K bike they did sell was the race car bike. At the time they said that was the most they had ever received for a bike.

Posted by: edrock200

Yeah on Leno he asked how much the bikes go for and he said regular bikes go for $30K+ and theme bikes for $150K+. Looks like they up'ed their prices. ;) Their website showcases their standard bikes and they are really slick.

Posted by: ClutchBrake

If I recall correctly the race car bike was built on a contract. They were given $150K to build a bike, they didn't build a bike and sell it for $150K.

Posted by: edrock200

But they have sold previous theme bikes, like the spider bike, without any prior contract.

Posted by: TiVo Rox

I've seen them all. I love the show! Hell, my girlfriend loves that show! We BOTH have season passes to it on our TiVos. That's when you know we like a show!

Posted by: FLbadgirl

I have to admit I am addicted to the show and have a small baby crush on Paul Jr.

I can't wait to see them in Daytona Beach during Biketoberfest.

Posted by: JoeTiVo

Both Paul Jr. and Sr. were in Milwaukee over the Labor Day weekend during the Harley 100 Anniversary celebration. I was able to see all the bikes up close and in person. They're even more incredible than they look on TV. They're amazing. That's all there is to it. They unveiled a new bike that they designed and built for Snap on Tools. It was beautiful. I can't wait to see the episode on that bike. It will be interesting to see the process, from start to end, on a bike that I already know how it turns out.

Both the guys were signing autographs, but the line was at least 2 hours long when I arrived. I wasn't going to wait that long. I got close enough to see them while they worked away at the autographs. I yelled, they waved and that was that. :-)

I think the new season starts in January. I can’t wait.

Posted by: FuzzyDolly

You'd think by now that Paul Jr. would just open his own garage! Between him and Vinny they could definitly do it.

As for Monster Garage. I still watch it, although last nights episode was really bad. I must admit that so far my favorite episode was the Cop car to donut maker!

Posted by: TiVo Rox

quote:
Originally posted by FuzzyDolly
You'd think by now that Paul Jr. would just open his own garage! Between him and Vinny they could definitly do it.

As for Monster Garage. I still watch it, although last nights episode was really bad. I must admit that so far my favorite episode was the Cop car to donut maker!

Jr. has said quite a few times on Talk Shows that he doesn't have the stomach for the business side of the company.

Yes he can build wonderful bikes, but he doesn't have the proficiency to handle the business. There is a big difference. He needs his father or someone who can do his father's job. Since he clearly loves and values his relationship with his father and his family there is no way he'd do that. Family is extremely important to the Tuttles.

Posted by: FLbadgirl

quote:
Originally posted by TiVo Rox

Yes he can build wonderful bikes, but he doesn't have the proficiency to handle the business. There is a big difference. He needs his father or someone who can do his father's job. Since he clearly loves and values his relationship with his father and his family there is no way he'd do that. Family is extremely important to the Tuttles.

I totally agree. I think Paul Jr. is a master at what he does and I think his father takes care of the paper/management side of the business well.

Stick to what you know and have a passion for....

Posted by: TiVo Rox

quote:
Originally posted by FLbadgirl
I totally agree. I think Paul Jr. is a master at what he does and I think his father takes care of the paper/management side of the business well.

Stick to what you know and have a passion for....

Plus, it's not like he's not making any money...

Also, they show the yelling on the show because it is entertaining, but realize that they are showing every minute of shouting over a period of weeks while he builds a bike.

When I worked with my dad we would argue that much too, normal generational conflict, but I never would have left had the business been something I truly loved.

Posted by: FLbadgirl

Yeah, I agree. Television editing is extremely slanted and how entertaining would it really be to make the Tuttles appear like the Waltons?

I think they compliement each other well and it's a true picture of the business. There are stresses and deadlines and with all that comes some disagreements and occasionally some shouting matches.

Posted by: ScottE22

I love this show. My wife actually discovered it by accident during a night of insomnia and she loves it, too - especially the interaction between Jr. and Sr. The show has something for everyone!

Does anyone know whether there will be a "second season" or any new episodes? I have seen them all at least twice and they still have me rolling when Paul Sr. talks about his "size 12"...

Thanks!!

Posted by: DanB

I believe that Paul Sr & Jr said on "Late Night" that they were picked-up for another season.

Posted by: edrock200

I heard Jan is when new episodes are to air.

Posted by: lander215

Thought I'd dig this back up to the top since evidently they're starting the new episodes beginning last night.

Posted by: edrock200

WHAAAAAT??? I don't recall my Tivo catching it...oh no! Hmm...well hopefully it will reair and I can see what happened. There was one new episode between the last post and yours, kind of, it was Mikey doing a "best of" show...it was just highlights of the first season.

Posted by: mp2526

Last night's was a tool bike, according to the guide data. I haven't watched it yet, but was happy to see a new episode was waiting on my Tivo last night.

Posted by: lander215

I didn't consider the "Mikey" show to be new since it was just a rehash of any show that had him in it ;).

Last nights was Tool Bike 1, they're doing a Snap-On bike, and they've started out pretty well I think.

The whole "fair" segment was a bit cheesy, it seemed to me it was inserted so we could get a look at Paulie Jr's new eye candy (think she'll show up on an episode of Fear Factor or what?). The rest was worth watching.

I think they reair them on Sunday evenings don't they? Whenever it is, it'll be reaired this week still.

Posted by: TomK

It's one of my favorite shows.

Posted by: johndierks

Love the show, hate how all the naration is so scripted.

Sure I know they're not actors, but it just comes off like someone who's trying not to act, but knows he is.

I wish they could just improvise what they were going to say about the bike, and then it would be so much more natural, even if not so fluid.

Posted by: ScottE22

This is the BEST show!

I was not aware that the new season was starting already... If that is what this is...

I guess their guide data must not be the best b/c I'm so used to TiVo grabbing old episodes that I almost missed the fact that "Tool Bike 1" was actually not a re-run... (I don't think it was anyway...)

I didn't think Paulie's girlfriend was all that, but maybe it's just me. I think the fair segment was just to show us that he has some kind of a life outside the shop.

Mikey is such a doofus - he cracks me up every time he is on camera. I loved when Paulie handed him that blowtorch... Classic...

The Snap-On bike is going to be bad a$$ when it's done....

Posted by: JoeTiVo

quote:
Originally posted by lander215
Last nights was Tool Bike 1, they're doing a Snap-On bike, and they've started out pretty well I think.

As I stated back a bit in this thread, I got to see the Snap-On bike this past summer. It's a beautiful piece of work. It's going to be pretty cooling watching the bike take shape after I've already seen the finished product.

Posted by: edrock200

Check it out, American Chopper in HD!!!!
http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-v...638#post1957638

Posted by: DLFerguson

I just love the creative process that goes into building those incredible bikes and like so many other posters here, after watching AMERICAN CHOPPER for a few weeks, I found myself wanting to own a motorcycle. That's the mark of a really good show, IMO. The love that Paul Sr, Paulie, Mikey, Cody and the rest have for what they do can't help but infect you if you watch the show long enough.

I do think that Paulie is becoming something of a primadonna, tho and I don't think that Vinnie gets nearly enough credit for the work he does. A lot of times it seems as if Paulie wanders off and lets Vinnie do the work and he comes back a few hours later to help him finish things up.

And I really felt bad for Vinnie in the episode where Paul Sr was yelling at Vinnie about how messy the shop was and Paulie was ignoring the whole thing. Paul Sr. was threatneing to send Vinnie home for the day which really would have sucked since Vinnie's wife was expecting a baby and he couldn't afford to lose a day's pay. I couldn't imagine why Paulie just wouldn't find some kid to come in to clean up after school and pay him out of his own pocket.

Posted by: edrock200

My F-I-L just got me an OCC shirt signed by Paul JR and SR from a bike show they were at. WOOHOOO! :)

Posted by: vertigo235

F-I-L ?

Posted by: FLbadgirl

Father-In-Law

Posted by: FLbadgirl

quote:
Originally posted by edrock200
My F-I-L just got me an OCC shirt signed by Paul JR and SR from a bike show they were at. WOOHOOO! :)

Oh I am so envious! I am a huge fan of Pauly Jr. :) Unfortunately I've missed them when they've been down to FL for the Daytona Bike Week and Biketoberfest.

Posted by: vertigo235

O-I-C, I have a F-I-L too! It sure would be cool if he would get me a shirt... :)

Posted by: Crrink

quote:
Originally posted by DLFerguson
I just love the creative process that goes into building those incredible bikes and like so many other posters here, after watching AMERICAN CHOPPER for a few weeks, I found myself wanting to own a motorcycle. That's the mark of a really good show, IMO. The love that Paul Sr, Paulie, Mikey, Cody and the rest have for what they do can't help but infect you if you watch the show long enough.

..snip...

And I really felt bad for Vinnie in the episode where Paul Sr was yelling at Vinnie about how messy the shop was and Paulie was ignoring the whole thing. Paul Sr. was threatneing to send Vinnie home for the day which really would have sucked since Vinnie's wife was expecting a baby and he couldn't afford to lose a day's pay. I couldn't imagine why Paulie just wouldn't find some kid to come in to clean up after school and pay him out of his own pocket.

Heh, I don't think anything could make me ever want to own a noisy motorcycle, but watching that show definitely makes me want to have a workshop full of awesome tools that would let me bend the crap out of some metal, then stick it in the FlowJet machine and carve a bunch of crap all over it! :D

Couldn't agree more about hiring some kid to come in and tidy the shop up. I know the guys work late sometimes, but having someone come in 3-5 days a week to clean and tidy up would probably make a big difference - maybe even big enough to settle Sr. down.

Have you guys seen the newest episode where they introduce the new manager at OCC? OMG, what an ass that guy is. It's one thing to watch Sr. yell and scream at people, watching this new manager do his best impression makes me cringe.
Here's to hoping it's more due to editing than to how he actually behaves....

Posted by: LoadStar

quote:
Originally posted by Crrink
Have you guys seen the newest episode where they introduce the new manager at OCC? OMG, what an ass that guy is. It's one thing to watch Sr. yell and scream at people, watching this new manager do his best impression makes me cringe.
Here's to hoping it's more due to editing than to how he actually behaves....

I noticed that. With Sr., it's more him being gruff and tough, but you know inside he's not that bad of a guy. This new guy - he's just a jerk, or at least he seems to be. He doesn't seem very nice at all. I hope he doesn't appear in future episodes that much.

(BTW: continuity note, the Vinnie/Mikey Bike episodes occur roughly the same time as the latter half of the Leno bike episodes. I believe they said that the vacation they go on is to deliver the Leno bike.)

Posted by: UnionBuster

quote:
Have you guys seen the newest episode where they introduce the new manager at OCC? OMG, what an ass that guy is. It's one thing to watch Sr. yell and scream at people, watching this new manager do his best impression makes me cringe.
Here's to hoping it's more due to editing than to how he actually behaves....

Ugh, seriously. Heh, they need to understand that the show is part of their business now and having that guy around isn't going to be good. Didn't they say he was family or something?

And really, I think Paul Sr. can afford to hire someone to clean the shop.

Posted by: Gerg

quote:
Originally posted by UnionBuster
And really, I think Paul Sr. can afford to hire someone to clean the shop.

But why should he? Other mechanics clean up after themselves. Cleaning up after yourself is in the job description of every mechanic position at every other shop in the country. Paul Sr. pays these guys as much (or more) as other shops pay theirs. Why shouldn't he expect the guys to clean up after themselves?

Gerg

Posted by: Peter000

quote:
Originally posted by Gerg
But why should he? Other mechanics clean up after themselves. Cleaning up after yourself is in the job description of every mechanic position at every other shop in the country. Paul Sr. pays these guys as much (or more) as other shops pay theirs. Why shouldn't he expect the guys to clean up after themselves?

Image. The shop is constantly on TV, so he should want it looking tip top all the time. I'm surprised he doesn't do that already. Although there is that fun element of making TV celebrities clean up after themselves as well.

I kind of enjoyed the guy trying to be manager. It's so obvious he's out of his element and not used to it. His hissy fit when the keys got locked in the trailer was a classic.

Posted by: Swirl_Junkie

The new manager is their mikeys and paul jrs cousin I think..

Posted by: Jon J

FWIW...The copper plated Miss Liberty bike is on display at the Frist Center (museum) here for a couple of weeks. ;)

It also turn out OCC uses a local plater for much of its chrome work. :up:

Posted by: edrock200

quote:
Originally posted by Swirl_Junkie
The new manager is their mikeys and paul jrs cousin I think..

I think that just makes it worse...Mikey not only has to take orders from a new boss but his cousin at that...

Posted by: Frylock

I beleive the cousin was the guy cleaning the truck, not the new manager.

Posted by: LooseWiring

The guy cleaning the truck IS their cousin AND he is also the "Director of Operations". He was the manager of a frickin' car-wash before Sr. brought him on board to manage.

The guy's an ASS. I don't care if he is their cousin. He is an ASS. Paul Sr. needs to either ditch him or not let him on camera. A perfect solution would be to hire some gopher and have them clean up the shop inbetween shots.

Unfortunately, Paul Sr. does have legitimate complaints. This show is the 2nd highest rated basic cable show and it's seen by millions. I wouldn't want my shop to be seen by that many people and be that dirty. It's bad for the image.

Oh, and does anyone know which episode they powder-coated the exhaust's black on the Black Widow? When I finally got to that episode they were still chrome.

Posted by: edrock200

quote:
Originally posted by LooseWiring
Unfortunately, Paul Sr. does have legitimate complaints. This show is the 2nd highest rated basic cable show and it's seen by millions. I wouldn't want my shop to be seen by that many people and be that dirty. It's bad for the image.

I agree with this but honestly I don't even notice the shop being dirty until he brings it up and the camera pans to the cups and such. Many times the complaints are just silly like the cups that they are still drinking out of or the tools that they are still using to put a bike together. I mean, at some point you need your tools out. It could be creative editing too but I don't think much of the audience would even notice if he didn't point it out so much.

The episode where he got on Vinnie's case about it was BS though. Vinnie's the hidden star of the show. Mikey use to be but hes a "main character" now.

I wonder how much say Paul Sr and Jr get in the editing. It seems like everytime other crew is given a lot of attention in the show you never see them again. Like they had Codey on a bunch of shows, even did the Codey Project, praised him continuously, and now he's barely on the show anymore, even though he's always around the shop.

There was also one guy on the very first show, The Jet Bike, who fought with Paul Jr and he hasn't been seen since.

Posted by: LoadStar

ed: But then again, if you compare American Chopper to American Hot Rod... Coddington's shop is immaculate, even when they're working on stuff. Granted, Boyd has a lot more money in his business than the Teutel's do, but still... it IS possible to be clean and organized, even when they're working.

Posted by: Frylock

Coddington does keep an immaculate shop, but he also comes off as a complete moron when his entire crew calls him a moron and that he doesn't know what he is doing. And then the crew (and himself included) bash his wife. :)

I agree the shop could be a bit cleaner, but what do they really care? Boyd gives tours of his shop. Tuttel doesn't.

Posted by: SparkleMotion

quote:
Originally posted by edrock200
Like they had Codey on a bunch of shows, even did the Codey Project, praised him continuously, and now he's barely on the show anymore, even though he's always around the shop.

Well, to be frank, neither Cody nor, for that matter, Vinnie are exactly fireballs of telegenic personality.

That definitely has to be taken into consideration when doing the editing. Where's the interest? With the Pauls and Mikey. THEN the bikes, then the support crew.

Posted by: markp99

quote:
Originally posted by Frylock
Coddington does keep an immaculate shop, but he also comes off as a complete moron when his entire crew calls him a moron and that he doesn't know what he is doing. And then the crew (and himself included) bash his wife.

Boyd really does come off like a moron...actually more of a DINK, IMO. I wonder if he has any editorial control of this show. Probably not, unless he feels this sort of image is just good entertainment.

Boyd seems borderline out of control/senile. It's obvious his hands-on skills are poor; he should stick to the PR stuff and keep his hands off.

I cannot imagine working for this guy. He just keeps arbitrarily dumping impossible schedules on his guys and expects miracles. Yes, this is part of the entrainment value, but would get really old as an employee...

The cars are beautiful, though...

Posted by: Swirl_Junkie

quote:
Originally posted by markp99

I cannot imagine working for this guy. He just keeps arbitrarily dumping impossible schedules on his guys and expects miracles. Yes, this is part of the entrainment value, but would get really old as an employee...

And why can't they ever get the parts they need for the cars they are building until two days after they need them? That's half the problem right there.

Posted by: DanB

I'm sure these companies increase revenues after these shows, but seeing Amer Chopper (AC) and Amer Hot Rod (AHR) make me feel that I wouldn't purchase anything from either company. And I feel real sad for those people on MTV's "Pimp My Ride". I wonder how long those customizations stay presentable.

As for AC shop standards, if the shop all of a sudden stayed clean, then we'd only have the self-imposed impossible schedule to keep tension.

And why do both of these shows always have such close/un-meetable deadlines when it's the shop that ultimately determines the deadline -- if the customer wants it but the shop cant make the deadline, then dont take the work.

I do watch AC much more than AHR. Boyd just seems like a douche.

Posted by: BeanMeScot

It has been fun watching the change in lifestyle of Paulie and Paul Sr. First they have a regular shop, regular motor home, regular cars. Now they have Flow Jets, a new bigger shop, a big new winnie (and Paul and Paul are never on it anymore, they fly), Hummers, Harleys, etc.

Posted by: Frylock

If Boyd has control over what is shown, then he is even dumber than he comes across. His cars definately are good, but why do these people work for him? With the Teutel's, they feel like a family, so they want to put the time in. But with Boyd, it seems like he just expects them to work weekends and give up whatever they are doing.

Posted by: edrock200

quote:
Originally posted by DanB

And why do both of these shows always have such close/un-meetable deadlines when it's the shop that ultimately determines the deadline -- if the customer wants it but the shop cant make the deadline, then dont take the work.

I've wondered this too. My guess is one of a few scenarios,

Discovery channel sets a deadline so they can get shows edited and done in a timely manner

They are going to a bike show and want to show off a new bike

The customer wants a new bike for a specific event (which has happened) and they agree

They have setup a "bike unveiling" party or something of the sort like with the Helicopter themed bike which they plan ahead of time

But those are mostly guesses. As for not buying bikes from them, I dunno I'm sure all shops have their problems. I did call west coast choppers and OCC just to see what there range was. OCC 30+k, West Coast, in the hundreds of thousands. :eek:

Posted by: Frylock

If you go to OCC's website, they list standard bikes with sale prices (when I went, they were 40-60K) and their theme bikes I know they mentioned as being in the hundreds of thousands as well.

I think they want a new bike for each show that they do. It seems to be their goal to keep putting out new bikes and pushing the envalope with ideas.

Posted by: IJustLikeTivo

I loved last night's show. They are behind schedule so the dumb as new guy sends mikey home. Yes, cutting down the labor force, that should help me get back on schedule. I have forgotten more about how to manage than that chucklehead will ever know.

On the subject of the bike. Seems odd that they did not know the pushrods were too long. I would think there are specs somewhere? I don't know about these guys, but the first thing I do when I assemble anything is check to see that I have the right size and right number of each part before I start. Easier to find parts when they're not already attached than later on.

Posted by: iguru42

quote:
Originally posted by Frylock
It seems to be their goal to keep putting out new bikes and pushing the envalope with ideas.

Don't you mean "idears?"

Posted by: Jon J

quote:
Originally posted by IJustLikeTivo
Yes, cutting down the labor force, that should help me get back on schedule.

Being Mikey it probably would. ;)

Posted by: DLL66

Definetly one of the better shows that isn't on any of the "Big Networks". In fact, I think being on Discovery is a major plus!

Posted by: DLFerguson

quote:
Originally posted by Gerg
But why should he? Other mechanics clean up after themselves. Cleaning up after yourself is in the job description of every mechanic position at every other shop in the country. Paul Sr. pays these guys as much (or more) as other shops pay theirs. Why shouldn't he expect the guys to clean up after themselves?

Gerg

Oh, I agree 100% about the guys cleaning up after themselves. Every mechanic I know is as much a stickler about cleaning up as Paul Sr.

I suppose the thing that really bugged me about the whole scenario was Paulie's attitude. Let's face it, Vinnie is his right-hand man and the shop's Go To Guy. Vinnie is always willing to put in overtime and go the extra mile to make sure the bikes get done on time. It bothered me to see Paulie just ignoring the whole exchange between Paul Sr. and Vinnie when he could have just went to his dad and said, "Hey, how about we hire somebody to come in to help keep the shop tidy?"

Paulie knew Vinnie's situation with the baby coming and knew his boy couldn't afford to lose a day's pay. And you can't tell me that Paulie can't afford to pay a high school kid out of his own pocket when he's tooling around in a brand new Prowler and showing off his new Rolex.

Posted by: JEbbesen

quote:
Originally posted by IJustLikeTivo
I loved last night's show. They are behind schedule so the dumb as new guy sends mikey home. Yes, cutting down the labor force, that should help me get back on schedule. I have forgotten more about how to manage than that chucklehead will ever know.

Well, he showed up for work on time after his forced vacation. Can't find fault with the results, the bike did get done even if it didn't start.

Posted by: Frylock

What I don't get is why Paul Sr. screams about the shop being clean, and then they work on keeping it clean, and then wonder why their deadlines are so tight! Just hire someone (like Boyd does) to keep the shop clean. It would certainly help!

Posted by: twm01

... or does the new guy remind you of the obnoxious older brother, Chet (played by Bill Paxton), from the 80's movie Weird Science?

Every time he comes onto screen, it's all I can think of ("you're stewed, buttwad!").

Posted by: Swirl_Junkie

It's not just you, I thought the same thing when I saw him

Posted by: IJustLikeTivo

quote:
Originally posted by twm01
... or does the new guy remind you of the obnoxious older brother, Chet (played by Bill Paxton), from the 80's movie Weird Science?

Using the mental floss to clean out the excess crap in my head, I do remember that he has the same kind of buzz cut that Bill paxton did in weird science.

Of course, most of my memories of WS involve Kelly LeBrock in various states of undress so.....

Posted by: DLFerguson

quote:
Originally posted by IJustLikeTivo
Using the mental floss to clean out the excess crap in my head, I do remember that he has the same kind of buzz cut that Bill paxton did in weird science.

Of course, most of my memories of WS involve Kelly LeBrock in various states of undress so.....

I always remember the scene with Anthony Michael Hall kickin' th' willy bobo with the pimps. One of the funniest scenes ever committed to film.

Posted by: Imageek2

quote:
Originally posted by iguru42
Don't you mean "idears?"

LOL :)

Posted by: LooseWiring

"You're stewed, Buttwadd!"

Posted by: ClutchBrake

quote:
Originally posted by DLFerguson
I always remember the scene with Anthony Michael Hall kickin' th' willy bobo with the pimps. One of the funniest scenes ever committed to film.

"Well, my nuts are halfway up my ass, but other than that I'm perfect!"

Posted by: edrock200

Great to see American Chopper in HD now!