#425: Dirty Jobs

Ever heard of the Discovery Channel’s show Dirty Jobs? As the name suggests, in the show a man named Mike Rowe tries disgusting and dangerous occupations. He tours sewers, learns from roadkill cleaners, removes chewing gum from sidewalks, and helps exterminators. You’d think such gross content wouldn’t make good television. But the show was a hit among men. Not only does Mike’s investigation of the jobs appeal to our innate love of adventure, Mike also continuously expresses admiration and re...