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Q: Tell us about Dirty Jobs, the series.
A: Well, for starters, it's a show that actually lives up to its name. Seriously.
Dirty Jobs will make you want to take a shower.
Beyond that, we wanted to do a show that pays tribute to the men and women who earn a living doing things that you and I would
never want to do. Whether it's a sewer inspector or a roadkill-removal specialist, we wanted to honor real people by rolling up our sleeves, literally, taking an honest look into their world and ultimately magnifying the importance of what they do to earn a buck. Essentially, that's what the show does.
However, someone thought it would be a good idea to tell these stories through the eyes of an "apprentice." That person turned out to be me. Consequently,
Dirty Jobs doesn't really have a host — it has a curious guy that just happens to be wearing a microphone, and spends most of his time trying to keep up.
Q: Who comes up with the ideas for the shows?
A: I don't know, but if I find them, we're going to have a serious chat. Actually, ideas come in from all over the place — from the producers, from friends, from
message boards on Discovery.com. If there is a dirty job out there to do, we'll find it.
Q: What do you hope viewers take away from the show?
A: Aside from a renewed commitment to basic hygiene, I'd like them to leave feeling grateful, entertained and relieved. I guess I'd like for the viewer to feel a little guilty for leading such a clean, fortunate existence.
Also, there's a ton of good information in
Dirty Jobs, a lot of which can save your life. Pigeon poop, for example, carries over 60 deadly diseases. Avoid pigeon poop at all costs.
