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Andrew McLean: “We Ski With Parachutes”

by Lou Dawson January 24, 2008
written by Lou Dawson January 24, 2008

This instantly classic video at Colbert Report is worth enjoying. Andrew really knows how to articulate for the masses.
What do you guys think of the hair and makeup job?

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randosteve January 25, 2008 - 12:28 am

What’s next…Oprah????

brian harder January 25, 2008 - 12:37 am

Nice to see A.M. hold his own. Colbert has a penchant for beating up his serious guests with his occasionally idiodic humor (parachute in the elevator, indeed!). Andrew remained undaunted and a most righteous movie got a much deserved plug to a wider audience. Bravo!

laseranimal January 25, 2008 - 7:13 am

well played Mr. Mclean

Lou January 25, 2008 - 8:00 am

Rando, I’d imagine we’ll see him on Oprah eventually… funny thing, I got asked to go on Oprah once, back when Wild Snow (the book) was first published. She wanted to talk about avalanches for 5 minutes and I just wasn’t in the mood for the brutal one-day turnaround they have you endure for the travel plan. Probably a mistake now that I look back, but then again, how much Hollyweird does one want in their life?

Randonnee January 25, 2008 - 8:43 am

Lou, I am happy that you never went on Oprah, good job.

On the other hand, McLean held his own and even gave it back skillfully to Colbert.

Like most popular media, the information presented was incomplete, sensationalized, and lacked a logical flow or completion of a concept. I like to ponder the quality of the message in popular media in regard to specialized topics contrasted to other important news topics…

Lou January 25, 2008 - 9:14 am

Randonnee, yeah, I was pretty uncomfortable with the whole deal. If I’d known it would have sold a ton of books I probably would have gone for it, for the simple reason of trying to make a living. But it seemed iffy. They said there was a chance they’d have me fly all the way up there, do makeup, sit and wait, and not even go on the show! Crazy. If Oprah actually promos your book it can make you rich, so the motivation is powerful.

SMS January 25, 2008 - 10:00 am

Imagine Colbert’s response if Andrew told him that he actually does ski with kites!

Andrew_L January 25, 2008 - 10:16 am

*gasp* — you said ‘No’ to Oprah ???

🙂

Andy (not McLean) January 25, 2008 - 10:25 am

“Like most popular media, the information presented was incomplete, sensationalized, and lacked a logical flow or completion of a concept. I like to ponder the quality of the message in popular media in regard to specialized topics contrasted to other important news topics.”

Dude, it’s a comedy show. Get over it. I thought Jeb Corliss’ bit was funnier, but he’s more of a showman than McLean. I thought AM did just fine, and if the avi clip didn’t want to make you see the rest of “Steep,” I don’t know what would.

Brenda January 25, 2008 - 11:02 am

In Canada, you have to go the http://www.thecomedynetwork.ca in order to view this video.

scottyb January 25, 2008 - 10:44 am

Nice hair! Where do you keep the chute?

laseranimal January 25, 2008 - 12:25 pm

rando

isn’t that the whole premise behind the Colbert Report?

that its incomplete, sensationalized, and lacked a logical flow?

😉

Randonnee January 25, 2008 - 2:08 pm

Indeed, laseranimal. Funny how the Colbert Report mimics the “real” serious mainstream media both broadcast and print. The real comedy is that the alphabets, major print news, etc., want to be taken as erudite, consequential, and credible. Sort of like taking the modern tele turn and gear hook, line, and sinker and acting like it is utilitarian in logic… : )}

Mark Worley January 25, 2008 - 10:51 pm

I think it’s cool how Andrew comes across as so normal yet is engaged in such a wild pursuit as ski mountaineering.

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