Mike Rowe & HP
April 22, 2008
Mike Rowe Answers Your Questions
Where is he? What's he doing? Most likely, somewhere dirty, doing something gross. You may want to bookmark this questions and answers blog so you can stay on top of his latest conversations.
QUESTION:
I suppose Mac wouldn't give him an endorsement even though he used one. I have a couple of HP between me and my family, and they are great machines, to the non-tech savvy, at least.
arcysharky
ANSWER:
Mac and I had a falling out a while back. Some of you might recall I couldn't get on the sight for about a month. Part of the problem was my computer. (The larger part was the user.) No matter. I made a change, and then I made the deal. I'm looking forward to hearing your feedback when the films debut. Each one is about 5 minutes long, and features me - free associating - with Dave and Doug in tow, and some very good improv actors. What HP did, that blew me away, was green light a completely unscripted campaign. It's unprecedented. I can't say where it will lead, but shooting was a complete blast, and Barsky and Doug were quite brilliant.
As for the shirt, it was grey the day I wore it. I swear. I don't own pumpkin.
Mike
Those films are SO funny! Good job Mike, Doug and Barsky! (and HP!) I don't know anything about computers (I have a love/hate relationship with mine) but I have an HP camera and printer and I LOVE them.
Posted by: Mary Arlene | April 22, 2008 at 06:40 PM
Mike,
I LOVE your show! I work in a library and was curious to know if you have ever written, or have plans of writing a book in the future? You would certainly have an abysmal pool of experiences to draw from. Hey, I'd check it out!
Posted by: Mary | April 23, 2008 at 02:39 PM
I want to know how to submit a video of a dirty job. I've explored the site, and nothing. There isn't a link that's helpful. If anyone knows what I should do, comment back.
Someone whose name will not be shone.
P.S. My dad litteraly gives people #*@% for a living. He sells chicken poop, and it's the perfect job for Mike. I really want to know how to submit, but like I said, nothing on this website is helpful!
Posted by: Daughter who's dad gives people *@?$ for a living | April 25, 2008 at 09:12 PM
Nice work back there. Speaking of HP, I wonder if you are planning to do a "Hands" ad? If so, it might be a great addition to "The computer is personal again." campaign.
Posted by: HP Pavilion dv6121tx owner | April 25, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Dude...Richmond?
Yeah, quite often this is the same question asked by a multitude of people in regards to our fair city in Central Virginia. But come on Mike, there's got to be something dirty here....just wish I knew what it was. For it is I and the thousands of other Richmonders who must think of a dirty job to attract the interest of the intrepid Dirty Jobs crew to venture to here and experience the awe, the amazement, the excitment that is...Richmond, Virginia.
Godspeed on your quest to stay dirty.
Posted by: Larry | April 27, 2008 at 09:26 PM
Heyas Mike,
I found out about the HP spots via my email box. I am an HP owner -- excellent machines and a local company -- and get nifty little updates from them telling me to check it out.
So this morning as I was recoverng from a not nice day being sick I needed a laugh -- and there you were. I laughed then I laughed somemore, then I got my spouse to watch them and he cracked up too.
I enjoy your show, I love my HP laptops and that's a pretty okie dokie day to smile about.
Good on ya, Mike!
A Grin,
Noni
Posted by: Noni | April 29, 2008 at 10:01 AM
Well, Mike, you've finally done it. Scared the living crud out of me while watching your show. You climbed HOW far to grease a tram? You were hanging HOW MANY thousand feet to replace some thingamajig on the tram? I'm with Dave. Ground is good. Even the show made me dizzy. And I'm dizzy without any help from you. But I normally thoroughly enjoy your show. Next time someone comes up with THAT kind of job, tell them you'd rather stick your gloved arm in a cow's...oh, you already did that. Sigh.
Posted by: D. Faye Higbee | May 05, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Will the Discovery Channel ever show the segment that was filmed in a sink hole in Metcalfe county Kentucky? We have been watching for it.
The segment was filmed on our farm. We get lots of questions.
Wishing you well!
Cora
Posted by: Cora Jessie | May 28, 2008 at 06:28 PM
Hey Mike,
Great chatting with you at Starbucks (in Spokane) today.
Let's talk more about your new website project and the stuff we're working on at the agency.
You have my email and URL.
W.
Posted by: Ward Duft | June 30, 2008 at 07:52 PM
Mike, After watching most of your Dirty Jobs episodes I couldn't help but notice that you and your camera crew use alot of Greek/Latin references. I myself take Latin and was wondering if you have ever taken Latin or Greek in your early years?
Posted by: Paul | July 05, 2008 at 11:22 PM
I NEED TO GET AHOLD OF MIKE ROWE ASAP!!!!!!!~ SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME????!!!!!!!-Pri§
Posted by: Priscilla Piedra | August 07, 2008 at 04:56 AM
So i guess this is really Mike's blog, Finally! Anyway Mike i have a new dirty job for you. I live in Palmdale ,CA and my boyfriend works as a heavy equipment operator.. he comes home sun beaten, stinky and extremeley dirty. He would like for you to consider coming out to his job site for a dirty jobs episode, and i would LOVE it. Must admit along with everyone else i too think you are a Hottie, and would be so honored to meet you. Well hope you consider it, looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks for your time.- Pri§cilla
Posted by: Priscilla Piedra | August 07, 2008 at 11:50 AM
mike i love you can i have a singed pic of you please
Posted by: me me me | August 10, 2008 at 11:34 PM
Hi Mike, My Husband and Kids and I love your show! Your have done things that are out of this world! My husband and I recently read and article about you in a cable magazine and it siad you lost a tooth filming an episod! Can we ask, What episode and What tooth? Good luck to you, and the rest of your teeth!
Michelle and Dave Peterson of Hoquiam,(hoe-que-um)
Washington
Posted by: Michelle Peterson | January 05, 2009 at 04:43 PM
Mike,
I would really like to see you do a show on trains. It would be awesome if you did a show like "Extreme Trains" like on the History channel, but do it a lot better. You are 1000 times funnier than the goofball that is hosting it right now. Many railfans would like to see you do a show on trains.
Joe
Posted by: Joe | January 28, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Mike,
Our family loves Dirty Jobs. But our youngest daughter, Grace (8) asks that you please do not show any more vomiting. We were having our night-time snack while watching the 200 episode special, and saw you vomiting. It kind of spoiled snack time for us....
Otherwise, we love everything about your show!!!
Posted by: Dan | February 25, 2009 at 08:30 PM
Hey Mike I was wondering If you would want an assistant on one episode. If so email me. And anyone who reads this can email me if they want.
Posted by: Andrew Kniep | March 01, 2009 at 12:11 AM
Dear Mike!
Happy birthday to you from Denise.
Posted by: Denise | March 18, 2009 at 04:04 PM
Unfortunately I do not have a dirty job for you, but can you please tell me if you are making a guest appearance in New Orleans? I love your show. You seem to be a real "down to earth" kind of guy. Thanks for listening, much appreciated!
Stacy
Posted by: Stacy Welch | March 29, 2009 at 12:37 AM
I need a job. And Mike needs an assistant...Let make this happen
Thanks Alot
Matt Dickman
Posted by: Matt Dickman | May 29, 2009 at 12:27 AM
Hey Mike, I have done a lot of dirty jobs myself and thought it would be great if you had not an assistant but a sidekick. A sidekick that you could kick around kind of like you do with the camera guys but more intense. Plus, someday you might need a replacement. I hope you get this and let me know what you think.
Thanks for your time,
Evan Thurm
Posted by: Evan Thurm | June 25, 2009 at 08:35 PM