Cracked.com: The History Channel

Weiss Pinguin · 09-02-10, 04:46 PM

So true

Now I usually just go with the Military Channel whenever I can.

TFatseas · 09-02-10, 04:49 PM

Heck if you want to get down to it, there was plenty of error in WWII in HD as well.

Takeda Shingen · 09-02-10, 05:20 PM

I'll admit to watching Pawn Stars, but I also like Antiques Roadshow and there are some similarities there. Right now, I am in a kind of anti-WWII phase. I don't think there is another 6-year period in the history of man that receives more attention and scrutiny. I'm a little burnt out on it.

I also do watch Ice Road Truckers on occasion, but that's because I just despise Hugh and like to see him get in trouble. It's like he just stopped maturing after turning 14.

Ducimus · 09-02-10, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

Right now, I am in a kind of anti-WWII phase. I don't think there is another 6-year period in the history of man that receives more attention and scrutiny. I'm a little burnt out on it.
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They should do more stuff on the ancient world. Or like battlefield detectives doing ancient battles, or even more programs like the 2 hour bit they did on the battle of thermopylae. My DVR would be working overtime to say the least.

frau kaleun · 09-02-10, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

They should do more stuff on the ancient world. Or like battlefield detectives doing ancient battles, or even more programs like the 2 hour bit they did on the battle of thermopylae. My DVR would be working overtime to say the least.

I concur. At least it would be a break from the usual fare.

razark · 09-02-10, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

I concur. At least it would be a break from the usual fare.

You mean do actual history on the History channel? That would be as unlikely as sci fi on the SyFy channel!

Tchocky · 09-02-10, 06:59 PM

Last time I watched the History Channel was about 8 years ago, a really ripping documentary on the Wilhelm Gustloff. From what I gather I ain't missed much.

nikimcbee · 09-03-10, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Weiss Pinguin

So true

Now I usually just go with the Military Channel whenever I can.

You mean the Hitler channel.

Their lineup

Hitler, the lost artwork.
Hitler and his favorite meals.
Hitler, the fashion designer.

Hitler's top ten weapons he never used.
Top ten hitler uniforms, as chosen by some Canadian historian.
[queue Emery commercial how kick ass the US is]

Ducimus · 09-03-10, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

You mean the Hitler channel.

Their lineup

Hitler, the lost artwork.
Hitler and his favorite meals.
Hitler, the fashion designer.

Hitler's top ten weapons he never used.
Top ten hitler uniforms, as chosen by some Canadian historian.
[queue Emery commercial how kick ass the US is]

And even that would be an improvement over the history channels current lineup. Id be watching the military channel in place of the history channel if i had it. But we're not paying more for cable TV that we rarely watch to begin with.

Weiss Pinguin · 09-03-10, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

You mean the Hitler channel.

Their lineup

Hitler, the lost artwork.
Hitler and his favorite meals.
Hitler, the fashion designer.

Hitler's top ten weapons he never used.
Top ten hitler uniforms, as chosen by some Canadian historian.

Actually the last time I was able to watch it they had some marathon going about Most Dangerous Jobs or something similar, really interesting.

AVGWarhawk · 09-03-10, 01:31 PM

HC is ok for some of it's programs. I do watch Pawn Stars. Chumlee is funny!

09-03-10, 01:52 PM

Better the NAZI Channel than the white trash channel they are pushing now with the new slogan.

Blood_splat · 09-03-10, 02:00 PM

Did Hitler play with toy boats? Stay tune this fall on the History Channel.

STEED · 09-03-10, 04:51 PM

I hear there doing a two hour special on the general topics forum here....COOL.

Waite a minute they have canceled it to make way for a four hour special on porn films and how they affect global warming.

09-02-10, 04:46 PM	#1
Weiss Pinguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Auburn, Alabama Posts: 3,333 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	So true Now I usually just go with the Military Channel whenever I can. __________________

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Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Last time I watched the History Channel was about 8 years ago, a really ripping documentary on the Wilhelm Gustloff. From what I gather I ain't missed much. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,282 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	HC is ok for some of it's programs. I do watch Pawn Stars. Chumlee is funny! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	I hear there doing a two hour special on the general topics forum here....COOL. Waite a minute they have canceled it to make way for a four hour special on porn films and how they affect global warming. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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TFatseas Medic Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 166 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Heck if you want to get down to it, there was plenty of error in WWII in HD as well.

09-02-10, 05:20 PM	#3
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I'll admit to watching Pawn Stars, but I also like Antiques Roadshow and there are some similarities there. Right now, I am in a kind of anti-WWII phase. I don't think there is another 6-year period in the history of man that receives more attention and scrutiny. I'm a little burnt out on it. I also do watch Ice Road Truckers on occasion, but that's because I just despise Hugh and like to see him get in trouble. It's like he just stopped maturing after turning 14.

09-03-10, 01:52 PM	#12
The Third Man Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Better the NAZI Channel than the white trash channel they are pushing now with the new slogan.

09-03-10, 02:00 PM	#13
Blood_splat Samurai Navy Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Beneath the waves Posts: 568 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	Did Hitler play with toy boats? Stay tune this fall on the History Channel.