Alright, let’s yak about them TV shows, you know, the ones about buildin’ stuff. I watch ‘em sometimes when I ain’t got nothin’ better to do, which is most of the time, ha! They got all sorts, some about fancy houses, some about big ol’ bridges, all sorts of things.
The Fancy House Ones
These shows, they got folks buildin’ these big, showy houses. I mean, houses bigger than my whole darn farm! They got all the bells and whistles, ya know, shiny kitchens, bathrooms bigger than my livin’ room, and pools like you wouldn’t believe. They call ‘em “Grand Designs” and stuff like that. Makes ya wonder who needs such a big place, just for themselves. But I guess some folks got more money than sense.
- They show ya how they plan it all out, like where the walls go and stuff.
- Then they got all these workers hammerin’ and sawin’, makin’ a big ol’ mess.
- And then, bam! It’s all done and pretty, like somethin’ out of a picture book.
Makes me think about that time my Jed tried to build a new chicken coop. Bless his heart, he meant well, but it ended up lookin’ like a pile of sticks. Chickens didn’t care none, though, long as they had a place to lay their eggs.
The Big Project Shows
Then you got these other shows, the ones about buildin’ really big stuff, like bridges and skyscrapers. They call it “Extreme Engineering” or somethin’ like that. Now, that’s somethin’ to see. These fellas are workin’ way up high, with cranes and all sorts of machines I ain’t never even heard of. It’s kinda scary, but also kinda amazin’ what they can do.
They show ya how they put them big ol’ pieces together, like a giant puzzle. And it ain’t just buildin’ it, they gotta make sure it’s strong, ya know, so it don’t fall down on ya head. They talk about all the thinkin’ that goes into it, all the figurin’ and plannin’. Makes my head spin just listenin’ to it.
The Learnin’ Shows
Some of these shows, they ain’t just about lookin’ at pretty things or big machines. They try to teach ya somethin’ too. Like, how to fix up your old house, or how to make things look nicer. They got these shows about “renovation” and “design”. I watched one once about makin’ the most of a small space. Thought maybe I could pick up some tips for my little ol’ house.
Funny Shows
And then, there’s the funny ones. They got shows about construction workers, but they make it all silly and jokey. Like that “Workaholics” show, but with builders instead. I ain’t seen many of them, but I reckon they’d be good for a laugh. Life’s too short to be serious all the time, ain’t it?
Why I Watch ‘Em
So, why do I watch these shows? Well, sometimes it’s just nice to see somethin’ different. Gets me thinkin’ about how things get made, and all the hard work that goes into it. And sometimes, it’s just plain entertainin’. Beats starin’ at the wall, I reckon. And who knows, maybe one day I’ll even build somethin’ myself, somethin’ better than Jed’s chicken coop, that is! Ha!
I like seeing the whole process from start to finish, it’s just interesting. You see, some shows focus on simple and minimalist designs; you know, like my old furniture, it’s just straightforward, no fuss. Others show off fancy and complicated ways. They got documentaries that cover all of it, you know, the ins and outs, and not all of it is pretty. The weather, the hard working conditions; it’s tough work!
Anyhow, that’s my two cents on them buildin’ shows. They’re alright, I guess. Keeps me from gettin’ too bored, and sometimes I even learn a thing or two.
Tags: [Construction TV Shows, Engineering TV Shows, Home Renovation Shows, Design TV Shows, Building Documentaries]
