Comments on: Storm Chasing: A look inside the TIV-2

By: Astounded

Astounded — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:42:02 +0000

Okay, since when does having a metal tinker toy that leaks constantly fall into the realm of scientific research. The owner is an IMAX photographer. He is not a scientist as some are claiming.

Also, since when does being a storm chaser give you the right to ignore traffic laws. They get inside this thing and then think they can drop its “claws” into any pavement they want. They drive the wrong way down roads just so they can try and get back to the storm. They run stop lights so they can reach the destination on time. None of this is good to promote.

The show is intended for people who are adrenaline junkies that think running after something that can pick up vehicles and tear houses asunder is cool. I agree, the power behind them is awesome. But, the danger is real and should not be looked at as fun and exciting. It should be respected.

The “pods” and “T.I.V.”’s in this show are just gimicks to show how much time and money can be wasted getting a good buzz going for TV. There is only one real scientist in this show and surprisingly, he is the one they show the least. Support this show for what it is, an exercise in moronic dangerous behavior, with lightning.

By: EKC

EKC — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:58:30 +0000

Sean C. Casey will be a guest on “That Morning Show” (http://www.thatmorningshow.com) this MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, to discuss the show and his experiences.

Catch Sean’s interview on “That Morning Show” from 6AM – 9AM on E! Entertainment network!

By: Dparnoff

Dparnoff — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:00:27 +0000

I don’t want to belittle anyone’s point of view, esp someone who lives in Tornado alley. I live in Hurricane prone area so I know what kind of damage that mother nature can havoc. I have a benefit, that I can get out of the way. Although there may be renegade/inexperienced storm chasers out there, these guys aren’t that. For most storm chasers including these guys, they are out to find new and improved ways to get the news out to people to try and save lives and give more warning time, I can’t think of any reasons why people should be against that!!!!

No one wants a killer tornado to touch down or destroy a town, but the main focus is getting the warning out sooner!! If they make money on a photo.. it is there job and it helps in funding.

I just don’t get it.

Be thankful that they rund toward the storm and not away from it.

By: matt

matt — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:45:39 +0000

i love the t.i.v -1 and 2 ….just the idea of driving into a tornado is wild! i am a performance diesel mechanic and welder/fabricator and would love a chance to build the 3rd t.i.v……i have drawings and a ton of ideas…..out of all the shows i watch they are always pushing the t.i.v hard and it doesn’t look like it goes anywhere. i can make a diesel push 800+ horse and 14-1900+ ft lbs of torque and be reliable with better mileage and that’s what the t.i.v’s are in desperate need of!

By: Savannah Hubbard

Savannah Hubbard — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:17:08 +0000

Dear T.I.V Team,
I know what I want to be when I grow up. I want to be a storm chaser! I didn’t want to until I started watching Storm Chasers on Discovery Channel. You and your team inspired me to want to want to be just like you. I think you were funny when the T.I.V lost 2 tires and the rear end snapped. Shaun is it? Or is it Sean? Anyway you lost 2 tires and YOU snapped! You started talking to the tire… that was weird. Any way it would be so cool if you would send me some IMax videos that you got. I have always dreamed of Intercepting a beast. Thankyou and i think your awsome T.I.V. Team.
From Savannah
P.s I am your BIGGEST FAN!

By: Chuck Norris

Chuck Norris — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 19:48:49 +0000

Its obvious by the first comment that the guy has never watched the show once in his whole life. If he did he would understand that they do this to understand tornadoes so they will be able to warn people before they happen so stfu and actually watch show before you post a comment like that. As for the Tiv-2 its totally awesome its a shame though that it broke early on in the season Atleast they still have Tiv 1 :D

By: jimbob

jimbob — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:03:51 +0000

You are all idiots!

By: James Dunaway

James Dunaway — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:56:22 +0000

What is a tornadoes hit the town?

By: Dylan K

Dylan K — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:20:07 +0000

“That thing IS one Hell of a monster. Can you make it eny bigger?

By: Jon

Jon — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:12:18 +0000

You don’t understand what you are talking about. The guys in this storm chaser show are people who are trying to understand tornadoes better and are seriously interested in the science behind it, but in order for scientists to carry out their research, they have to get FUNDING. Now, there are several ways to get scientific funding, but if what you are researching is interesting and marketable enough, you get funding from a network like the Discovery Channel. So, yes, the show exists for entertainment, but the research exists for science. Sorry about your house, but you have the wrong perceptions about storm chasers.

By: gpictor

gpictor — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:36:30 +0000

well now i know what i want for christmas

By: Noko

Noko — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:48:32 +0000

I don’t give a flying fuck what it’s supposed to do. It just looks to damn awesome to care.

By: nicole

nicole — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:28:56 +0000

dont blame the ppl that live in earthquake/tornado/volcano prone places. blame the ppl that built entire cities there in the first place

By: nicole

nicole — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:26:44 +0000

why r u telling him to shut up b/c the other guy has an opinion?

he had his opinion that the stom guys were assholes_next guy has an opinion that the first guy is a douchbag_u have an opinion to tell him to not say his opinion b/c u dont agree with it?

my opinion is your an illiterate that doesnt know what opinian means. and dont tell me “your iliiterate, u cant even spell” b/c im obviously not trying to spell everything right and u would be missing the whole point

By: nicole

nicole — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:19:38 +0000

it isnt just a sick nature snuff film. some ppl actually dream of being storm chasers as little kiddies. ppl just have different dreams.
and im sure they really do get excited about the storm coming, but it isnt b/c they cant wait for the homes to be blown to shit- they have new hightech toys to play with and r dreaming of discovering something amazing about a tornado. i do acknowledge that ppl watching probly r really excited about your homes being blown to hell though.

finding ways to make tornado proof homes and whatever else should go priority over a van to see in the storm but its a process, the van will help them find ways to make better building and such

By: TheHoldSteady

TheHoldSteady — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:15:21 +0000

I like little boys

By: asdasd

asdasd — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:07:01 +0000

I am going to be surprised when TIV-2 dosnt fly away.

By: Cory

Cory — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:42:45 +0000

Hey doods, I ROCK

By: whoa

whoa — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:32:34 +0000

Dude lives in an area of the world that has a ’season’ for one of the most destructive elements in nature. Move but sorry, don’t expect people outside your natural disaster zone to understand it. When you label 6 months out of the year as “Hurricane Season”, what do you expect is going to happen?

By: I Am Me Sucks Balls

I Am Me Sucks Balls — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:28:54 +0000

Shut up stupid idiot. He has a right to an opinion, although If I were him I would either move, or get a storm shelter.