Hmmm. Christmas vacation. I’m still here in Batangas. It’s funny how I’ve been spending this much-deserved break — drinking, pigging out and watching TV. As soon as I wake up (which is at exactly 11am, haha), I turn the TV on and channel hop from National Geographic to Discovery Channel to National Geographic to Discovery. I call it my “nerd-reflex.” (And it’s definitely better than some of my friends’ morning “jack-off” reflex. Haha.)
You see, I missed geek channels so much since I don’t have cable in my flat in Quezon City. And it’s been a while since I indulged my nerd-alter-ego. The past two years, I had to give way to the diplomat in me and worship CNN and BBC in my spare time, which was “all the time” back then.
Almost two years ago, I wrote this:
If watching National Geographic and Discovery channels is the top sign of being a geek, then wow, I am definitely one. There are a lot of shows that I really make an effort trying to catch. But I’m terribly pissed. For some reason I am yet to enquire about, my cable provider seems to be stationed on another continent. Why? Because what we have is Discovery Channel UK and National Geographic Channel UK….
…Unlike Discovery Asia and NG Asia, the channels we have show European schedules. For example, I want to catch a certain show, I always need to add five or six hours more to the time they show on the screen, because, of course, they’re in Europe. And I never get used to it!
Now, nothing much has changed. My cable provider still seems to be based overseas. But this time, not in Europe but in another continent. They are now giving us Discovery and NGC South Africa. What.the.heck.
Not that I’m complaining.
The other day, they had a Bible Uncovered marathon. This is a documentary series on National Geographic that examines the great biblical stories and the passionate quests to understand them. Did any of the miraculous events described in this sacred book really happen as recorded? A team of scientists joins forces with religious scholars to investigate biblical tales of murder, miracles and mystery.
The entire day, my eyes were glued to the TV. And whoever came between me and the screen got a nagging of BIBLICAL proportions.
I was able to catch episodes about several rock-my-non-existent-faith subjects — from what really happened to Cain and Abel to the search for the Noah’s Ark to the Shroud of Turin to the Gospel of Judas to the idea that Jesus did not actually die on the cross to the Dead Sea scrolls to the Knights Templar. It was the best day of my vacation (not including yesterday, when I visited my favorite orphanage).
And other than Jesus, there are just two men that I really, really want to see on my TV all the darn time. They’re like my dream guys, hot and smart.
Discovery’s BEAR GRYLLS
I chanced upon his show Man Vs Wild in the middle of channel surfing several months ago. Discovery is sandwiched by CNN and BBC. I saw him shirtless, trying to eat a live sea urchin. And I said, “oh that’s hot.” And I wasn’t referring to the urchin-eating stunt. Since then, I’ve been following him. On TV, that is.
The show works like this: he is dropped into an inhospitable region like a desert or a small tropical island or Siberia. Imagine him as a lost, stranded tourist. Once there, the show documents as Bear demonstrates how to survive in the place and get out of it alive.
The series has shown him devouring a live fish, gorging on raw meat and drinking the fluids of camel/elephant dung. Although, there have been some controversies in the UK insinuating him faking his stunts, I still love him. Haha.
Bear Grylls peeing on his shirt to survive in the desert
Wanna see him drink his own urine?
Bear Grylls drinking his own pee in Australia, eew
Unless you’re into watersports, haha, you’ll find the things he does eewy and gross, I know. But he’s still hot. Would not complain if I got stranded in a hostile land with him. Yeah, yeah.
National Geographic’s MATT YOUNG
On with the second hottie — Australian scientist-slash-model-slash-presenter Matt Young. Eeeeh. I just looove him.
Pilotguide.com writes: As well as being an experienced presenter, Matt Young is also a writer, versed in journalism and environmental sciences, and has co-authored the Australian/ New Zealand edition of The Down-to-Earth Guide to Global Warming. He is currently completing a BSc in Marine Biology and has plans to complete his studies with a PhD.
Short-listed as one of Cleo’s Most Eligible Bachelors in 2006, Matt was also nominated in the Favorite New Presenter category at the Australian Subscription and Radio Association (ASTRA) Awards in 2005.
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Aaah. I just love them both and the TV networks they represent.
Oh, and I just realised how I started this post with something about the Bible and ended with, well, sinful thoughts. Haha. That’s Yoshke for you. 
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I ♥ BEAR GRYLLS!
aknowrigh. haha
i ♥ him too
this is the first time ive heard/read of bear grylls… as i watch him drink that dung juice i went EEEEEEEEWWWW…. but then a couple of seconds after i thought he’s HOT, in a really dirrrty, manly, rugged kinda way hehehe
im watching more of him sa youtube….
and he even drank his own pee pala… and he got naked several times on his adventures….. he’s so HOT!!!
argh!!! bakit ba kasi wala kami discovery channel at home?!
he’s hot hot hot. I swear. Nung nadaanan ko lang sya sa pagcha-channel surf, kahit na i was totally grossed out by his stint but dammet he was just too hot to steer away from. haha.
Magsubscribe na sa Discovery!!!
Haha, and I thought I was a dork for watching BBC and CNN the minute I woke up
some guys are just meant for each other. haha :p
I watch Man vs Wild and am very much a fan of the show. The other one, I’m not familiar with.
Geeks will definitely rule the world… hehehe
Happy New Year Yoshke!!!
Happy New Year!!!
Actually, on Discovery South Africa, Man Vs Wild is called The Ultimate Survival. I like its original title better. haha.
i’m a natgeo junkie! that makes me a geek, right? and hot. HAHAHA! i prefer nat geo than discovery.
i love the secret bible series especially the da vinvi code decoded and the gospel of judas. i just love to dig conspiracy theories. hehe
i love their series too! have you watched the fight science? is it real, air crash investigation, and naked science are just very entaining. i was talking to my bestfriend once explaining how the turin could be a hoax and she told me to stop because people started to look at me, obviously puzzled.
me, too. if i were to choose, i’d pick NatGeo over Discovery anytime.
The Secret Bible… aaah… yun siguro yung title nun dito sa NG Asia. Haha. In NG South Africa, the one that weve got, it’s called Bible Uncoveredm which I think is a more appropriate title, if you think about it. haha.
FIGHT SCIENCE! NAKED SCIENCE! Hindi ko masyado bet ang Crash investigation. Pero love ko ang SECONDS FROM DISASTER!
Gaaah. IS IT REAL all the way! Lovet so.
I like nerds too. Sometimes evil ones like Sylar on NBC’s Heroes. But I gotta agree with you on watching these types of shows. I’m addicted to NGC and Discovery as well. Even more so, now that I forked over the extra $$ for the high definition channels. Ahhhh. Bear Grylls on high def. *drools* Well not so much yesterday. Darn the Project Runway marathons! Haha. Anyways, enjoy your vacation and shows. Live it up! I haven’t seen the other guy though. Maybe he shows during the day so I’ll set up my DVR to record his show. Don’t you just love technology? Well, have a Happy New Year Yoshke.
I’m looking forward to reading your stories come 2009.
Bear Grylls on HD, wahaha, oh yeah.
Sylar…
Happy New Year Will!
I could like all types of people. But right now, a nerd guy is getting me hooked. I hate that I love the feeling. Argh.
I used to watch these channels too, as well as ANC till the day I had to have my subscription cut. Hehe
i watch ANC, too. I have to. haha
you gotta see this!
http://superherofan.livejournal.com/292790.html
click here!!!
look! BEAR GRYLLS!!
http://superherofan.livejournal.com/292790.html
HUWOOOOW. hahahaha. gawd, happy new year to me indeed. hahaha
Oh, I’ve watched Man VS. Wild once! or prolly twice!
Once was when he skinned a rabbit (and he skinned it in two minutes, and it was awesoooome) and he put the skin in his face and massaged his face with it. He said it could protect you from frostbites and everything. Gaddamn that guy. He’s really doing great with his job.
And then, another was when he submerged himself in a quicksand.
Anyways, I’m a NERD when it comes to Jeopardy (the gameshow). It’s just… amazing!! Love it.
gaaah, i still havent seen that quicksand episode. i shall youtube it now.
well ive been watching national geographic like every morning to refresh my mind and to learn new things also. now that’s coooool!!
haha, ayan, pareho tayo. pero hindi every morning ako eh. buong araw talaga. haha
I saw the “Gospel of Judas” episode, but not this one.
Anyway; Happy New Year!!!
I believe the Gospel of Judas thingum. Haha, I buy it!
astig ka talaga yoshke wala na akong masabi lol
So, I am a geek… too.
nood ka din beauty and the geek. may cute na geek dun. haha. sorry medyo off the topic =)
haha, hindi ako nanaonood. sige try ko.
brains + hot = @*#&(*@&#(*&#(*&
IKR. ^%*&&^** haha
you forgot Diego Buñuel…and another hot tamale I will blog about in the coming days.
i dunno him. sige ireresearch ko.
i love geeks and nerds yosh. Read the brief wondrous life of oscar wao by junot diaz. yun ang alpha geek among all geeks. Hppy new year dahling
^^ sige, iaavail ko yan. HAPPY NEW YEAR CHE!!!!!!!!!!