I Hate Rick Steves
 

The guy is such a dweeb.

Today's quotes:

"Remember! They don't speak English in Poland, so it is always nice to learn a few native phrases."

"It's not easy, but with careful planning, you too can visit five countries in three days!"

I have to confess, I do, too. In the dot-com era of yesterday, his resemblance to Bill Gates made him seem positively chic, but that was then. In fact, he probably reminds people of all the money they lost in the high tech market! http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttr...um/biggrin.gif

But I have never really enjoyed his kitschy, quirky programs.

He gives me nightmares.

I bet everything in his dorky little backpack is well organized and folded just so.

Well, anonplz, I guess it's you and me against the world.

Up here--get this--the PBS station is starting to use him in marathon-format during fundraisers. Like he is a special draw or something. Like I am going to peel apart my wallet after hearing him say "And do you know what? Money comes in different colors in Europe!"

I, for one, don't even know who Rick Steves is!
Anita
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Rut dog, I think it has something to do with his voice.

ATC = JWH ?

If you hate him so much, why do you watch him?

Or is he someone you just LOVE to hate? http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttravel_forum/wink.gif

Yes, he is a dweeb, but his books are OK. There's lots of practical stuff in them.


Kathy

Kathy, he reminds me of Mr. Gunter, my 10th grade biology teacher. I used to shoot spitballs at him.

"Remember! Sometimes smaller hotels in Eastern Europe don't have toilet paper, so be sure to call ahead!"

As if. Dork.

The Australians have energetic euro-trash kids hosting their Lonely Planet travel shows. The Brits have a witty self-effacing Michael Palin showing us the world.

But who do we get? Rick Steves.

http://www.ricksteves.com



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Michael Steinberg
Editor
BizTrip
www.biztrip.com

He's definitely a weenie, but certainly not worth hating. His bit on Amsterdam coffeeshops was unintentionally hillarious!
You should call during the pledge drive and tell them you'll pledge if they take him off!
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