Dirty South News
du Nord, May 29, 2008
by Adam Spangler of This Is American SoccerMike Rowe is dressed in a white synthetic chemical suit, goggles, gloves, headlamp, and a cloth mask, which covers only his mouth, mutes his voice, and appears to be completely unsuitable protection for what he’s about to do. Shimmying on his stomach under an aging house which hovers inches from his back, he’s there to help a small crew of young men—all college educated Rowe points out—clean out drooping insulation, mold spores, and the carcasses of dead rats along with the various treats they left behind in life, a life so many of us take for granted.As creator and host of Dirty Jobs, one of the most successful shows for the Discovery Channel (he also narrates several other channel favorites), Mike Rowe respectfully celebrates and sends up particular jobs most of us would probably realize existed if we took the time to think about it, but damn if we stop to give it much thought.The concept for the show is quite simple and noted with the host’s greeting which opens