Comments on: American Cliche #236

By: Adam Peterson

Adam Peterson — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:45:32 +0000

I see your points, but I still disagree with some of them. If someone told me to walk across fire I would immediately ask them how it could possibly be safe and what I should do to keep it safe.

“Did he tell these people it was completely safe or did he tell them “well, if you don’t approach this the right way, there’s a chance you could severely burn yourself?” My guess is that he didn’t say the latter.”
I think your guess is wrong, why would someone approach a dangerous situation where they have personal liability without making a written and verbal disclaimer. If he did not make a disclaimer, you may call him an idiot. If those injured failed to heed the warning, they should take responsibility for themselves.

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:06:02 +0000

Adam,

Did he tell these people it was completely safe or did he tell them “well, if you don’t approach this the right way, there’s a chance you could severely burn yourself?” My guess is that he didn’t say the latter. Not many people would try something if they knew there was a good chance they would be severely hurt.

As far as it being the hotel’s fault and not the “guru’s” – do you blame the manufacturer of the rope or the guy that inspected and packed your parachute when it doesn’t open?

This guy had a responsibility to perform due diligence and check for safety on the equipment and tools he requested. He was negligent clear and simple.

-S

By: Adam Peterson

Adam Peterson — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:45:53 +0000

Not really fair enough. There was a lot of other variables that were at play in this. Is it his fault that he trusted the hotel to get the right kind of wood? I have seen this done before and if the person walking across the coals freaks out they will get burnt, but if they remain calm they won’t get burnt. He has done this with many other people who performed it safely. I would call this incident an accident and I, for one, do not think to call someone an idiot for an accident that was out of there control.

By: Joe Atherlay

Joe Atherlay — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:06:50 +0000

fair enough lol!

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:30:09 +0000

Adam,

Anyone who injures nine people by doing his job irresponsibly is an idiot in my book. It has nothing to do with the fact that he is a motivational speaker. The day that I physically injure nine people that listen to this show is the day that you, or anyone else, can feel free to call me an idiot. Fair enough?

-S

By: Adam Peterson

Adam Peterson — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:14:12 +0000

The the most recent show (#236) you did a story about some people that received light burns on their feet after walking over hot coals with the encouragement of a motivational speaker. At the end of the segment you called this motivational speaker an “idiot.” I am wondering why you said this? Do you know the man personally? What about his actions makes him stand out as an idiot in your mind? It may be an odd way to make money, but what you do is an odd way to make money to some people.