Comments on: New Skeptologists trailer

By: Irishman

Irishman — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:19:08 +0000

Okay, watched the new promo. It certainly is better than the first one. The bottle with the block on it was a complete mystery what was trying to be demonstrated, and the “Do you believe?” question and rebuttal was a non-sequitor.

This promo did a better job of showing something about the content, and the motivations and interests of the people involved.

However, I still don’t like the name. Why not call yourselves, the Skeptonomists? Skepterologists? Skeptinators? Skepticists?

I think any of the following would be better names:
The Skeptic Squad
De-mystifiers
Rational Review

And I’m pretty bad at creative names.

Actually, 3 names I like but are already taken:
Exploring the Unknown
Is It Real?
The Real World

By: themadlolscientist

themadlolscientist — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:59:55 +0000

Smash Lab. PFTHTHTHFFFBBBBTHTHLBTHT.

The thing that got me off on the wrong foot from the very beginning was the woman scientist’s big clunky jewelry and loose hair hanging around just waiting to get caught in something. BOGUUUUUUS! It reminded me of the couple of years I spent as a teaching assistant for an undergrad lab course. I was constantly getting after my long-haired students to GET THAT HAIR OUT OF THE WAY! ARE YOU NUTS? DO YOU WANT IT TO CATCH FIRE? DO YOU WANT A BUNCH OF IT, NOT TO MENTION A PIECE OF YOUR SCALP, RIPPED OUT? Immediate turnoff.

I think I watched a total of 3 episodes after that. Between the ongoing hair problem, the questionable design and execution of the tests, and the noncohesiveness of the show itself….. well…..

By: CarrieP

CarrieP — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:48:52 +0000

http://www.whatstheharm.net – a comprehensive list of people that have been hurt or killed by psudeoscience.

Love the trailer. Absolutely love it.

By: Nemo

Nemo — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:37:56 +0000

Or relying on “alternative” medical treatment, or the power of prayer, in place of the real thing. Or etc., etc…

By: Harold

Harold — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:18:46 +0000

I don’t what to put words in Phil’s mouth, but I think the reference to people dying probably has something to do with people deciding not to get their children vaccinated because they fear a vaccination/autism connection. Kids can and will and die because of this.

By: mapuser

mapuser — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:04:05 +0000

We already have “The UFO Hunters”. Aren’t they enough? (sigh)

By: fos

fos — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:35:18 +0000

I can’t wait! It should be one of the best shows on TV! (One of the few worth watching!)

fos

By: The Dread Polack

The Dread Polack — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:58:01 +0000

Wow, I’m pretty excited now. I really hope it gets picked up. The trailer was a little cheesy, but hey- that’s TV.

By: Will

Will — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:15:26 +0000

@Zero and a few others

I’m sorry, but I for one would like ONE show that doesn’t talk to me like I’m 12 years old, and doesn’t make every stupid thing “LIFE OR DEATH!” or say “Could milk actually be KILLING your CHILDREN!!? Tune in at 10 for the story that MIGHT SAVE YOUR LIFE !! 1 !”

Phil, I love that you’re doing this show, and PLEASE don’t cave to pressure to ‘dumb it down’ for what we Americans supposedly “want” in a TV show.

(Although I also find the title and font/logo cheesy, I would watch every episode with the attentiveness I reserve only for Penn&Teller’s [TV show] and Ingmar Bergman movies)

Good work and good luck!

By: Derek

Derek — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:21:57 +0000

I don’t agree. Blowing stuff up is nice, but is neither a perequisite nor actual content itself.

Look at Smash Lab. They blow lots of stuff up, but the show itself is terrible.