The show is kinda strange, the extreme synth music in the background is borderline ridiculous, the narration is sooooooooooooo dry, and basic. The show is very "matter of fact"
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Yeah kinda, but atleast "How it's Made" doesnt dick around with all the extra *beep* like taking five minutes to explain why the toothpicks have to go in the machine a certain way like John Ratzinberger's "Made in America" does. Its still a good show, but they take too long in my opinion to explain how things get made. Granted i like the comedy in made in america, but I guess I am just a short, simple to the point kinda person.
shareYEA !
no pussyfooting around for this show !
I agree its strange and narration is bland but I think they do a great job focusing on the details of manufacturing processes. The show is as you say matter of fact but also goes in depth covering details no other show would touch. I work in manufacturing and this show has provided me with great insight and inspiration.
shareI like the details, but I HATE how they will spend 15 minutes on a simple process like how toothpicks are made, then cram in something complex like electroplating, half of which is displayed while the credits roll.
I guess it doesn't help that a lot of these factories have their own "trade secret process/ingredient" which I'd imagine kinda limits the detail they're able to include. I wish instead of putting 3-4 hasty overviews in an episode, they'd go into more depth on one or two products per episode.
And for the love of God, stop with the bad puns in *every* freakin' intro.
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it reminds me of the films mr. mcfealy brings to mr. rogers.
shareIt's strange but every time I come across it, I'm glued to the screen like a five-year-old watching cartoons. Then for the rest of the day I'm randomly telling people that 'I know how drums are made' or 'I know how Jellybeans are made'. Then I'll proceed to describe the process until they give me that look that warns me to shut the hell up or get punched in the face. Most of the time it's my mom who gives me that look when I start explaining how to make toilet paper.
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