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By Andrew Zimmern on June 16, 2009 2:52 AM | Permalink | 68 Comments
Welcome to the final blog and final episode of Bizarre Foods.* What a great choice for subject matter as well. Take one 240 pound, 47 year old, hypochondriacal Jewish New Yorker and drop him in a jungle for 48 hours and see if he doesn't die.I learned many things on this shoot.
Myke Hawke is amazing. This man is the embodiment of the old adage, "never quit." His Special Forces training, medic background and most importantly his ability to instill that kind of motivation in others gave me the confidence to move mountains.
I can now build fires, make shelter and feed myself in the wild, but I also learned that I have been piling up some pretty extensive expertise on my own. Like feeding myself on limpets thanks to my Molokai bothers taking the time to school me on how to find and harvest them.
I now know I can only go 48 hours without breaking down and puddle-ing up into my 21st Century spoiled little kid mode. Here's a behind the scenes glimpse: the show ends with breakfast on the last morning and the idea was that I survived 48 hours, and am being rewarded with "breakfast in bed" courtesy of a lady chef who Hawke knows. Superb chilequiles by the way ... but I digress. So about 6 hours before that, in the earliest blackest hours of the morning, one of my producers sneaks into my camp and hands me 3 mini-Hershey bars, the Halloween kind. I was thrilled. I had been living on sweat, rotten weeds, sea critters and all while wearing one change of clothes. I ate them greedily and went back to bed. Now that was not technically cheating since I had gone 2 "days" without a nosh. But the next morning Hawke chewed my butt like a stripped down private in boot camp! He came into camp and tossed my gear while I was sleeping and found the teensiest little piece of wrapper ... BUSTED!
Anyway, on to Bizarre World ... and to all the fans out there, thanks for all you do ... and remember: if it looks good, eat it!
* You want more Bizarre? Watch Andrew Zimmern explore exciting, new places, people, cultures and food on "Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre World," starting Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 10 E/P.
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Hey Andrew! Me and my three boys,ages 16, 10 and 5, always settle in and watch your show! I'm thinking our popcorn doesn't compare to what your eating! Now when I get your tweets, my boys gather around to see what you have to say!! Your awesome!!! Hey, and thanks for doing a bit on Texas!! Yeehaw!
I hate to see it end! You disgust me, but I can't turn away. A train wreck of the best kind. You are a super guy and have made me smile countless times!
Hey Andrew. We are recording your show, so are whole family can see it. It's gonna be pretty awesome. SURVIVE
I am so sorry to see you go. I love your show!!!
To bad you missed eating super yummy Swedish fermented herring on thin crisp white bread.
Love your show.
This Myke Hawke is probably the biggest fraud I've ever come across. I don't know how he has managed to convince the crowd he runs in that he is legit, but unfortunately he is not. There is no way that he has been able to accomplish everything he has listed on his personal website. It is really disappointing that a well respected channel such as the travel channel would use him as a survival "expert". Perhaps a routine check with the Special Forces Association would be in order to discern the validity of a so called Special Forces soldiers' claims.
VR,
REALSFWARRIOR
Andrew, just watched the Survival show and loved it. I liked how you were so unsure of what you had gotten yourself into in the beginning. But, by the end of the two days you were confident, had built a shelter, made fire and were surviving after a small little feast. Thoroughly enjoyed it and a great show. Thanks. Chris Petty - Park City, Utah.
We love your show!! We are completely addicted to your bizarre foods and events!
We would like to continue to see your show, due to the fact that you fasinate us with different cultures, scenery and your comentaries! Not to mention the foods that you are willing to eat and explore! Thank you !!!
It's a desperate man to want a PowerBar! Anyway, love the show! Can't wait to see your next ventures.
whut up zimm ur the man if u ever need a partner look me up in kentucky i was eating weird sht before u were on tv but u can destroy me in some of the things uve eating well i love ur show please make more. bizzare foods in training,
Brandon
Love your show on Puerto Rican Food.
It was so good , you've convinced my husband and I to go back, just to try out those food hot spots.
Can wait to try the mofongo, and ice cream flavors you featured. By the way did I mentioned we are Puerto Ricans, actually Newyorkricans.
LOVE LOVE LOOVE YOUR SHOW...MY HUSBAND AND I LOVE YOUR THAT ONE THING WE HAVE IN COMMOM. I WILL LOVE TO TAKE A TRIP WITH YOU AND TASTE ALL THE FOOD YOU EAT. YES I AM NOT AFRAID...BUT MY HUSBAND IS ....I LOVE YOUR SURVIVAL SHOW... YOU DID GREAT....9 OUT OF TEN....POINTS OFF FOR FISHING.....4 MORE FOR YOU MADE FIRE....SO IT'S A 13 OUT OF TEN...NOW I KNOW IF I AM ON A ISLAND ALONE....I CAN EAT SHELL ON ROCKS...THANKZ...LOVE NATS
I really enjoy your show, how do you eat all that strange food and not get ill. I love to see what other cultures eat, it is amazing to see all the different foods.
Final?
Did i actually see the word 'final' in this blog.
NOooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Andrew, say it is not true!
Oh, and BTW, how about a show where you go 'bamboo' in a state like maryland?
Oh man, I cant believe that its all over. I love your show, it really inspires me to get out there and try something new. Being 16, I cant truly visit many countries I wish to go . I'm hoping when I get older, I'll be able live out my dream and go to all sorts of far away places.I am a lover of food and I love to expiriment with different ingredients and spices. So I'll be exploring the culinary world too! Hope you have fun relaxing and eating some-what normal food Andrew!
good luck!
Your such a survivor! You extremely amaze me and my husband you got an extra ordinary show we absolutely love it! I was so proud when u went to the philippines i hope you'll find time to comeback there and do some exotic escapade. You are a legend
I loved this show ever since the first episode. It was very educational as well as entertaining. Great job Andrew. You must have a strong stomach!
Hey Andrew,
Just saw the last episode of Bizarre Foods on my dvr last night. I LOVE your show!!! And I make everyone watch it with me. My roommate and I even have a drinking game everytime we watch it. I always ask about you whenever we got to Carnegie Deli!!! So sad this was the final episode but you did amazing. I love to camp and your skills were already above average. Way to go. You, your friends, and loved ones must be so proud of you because so are all your fans. Congrats, Sir. Can't wait to catch the new show.
Hi Andrew!
My husband and I love, love, love you!!!!!!! We look forward to EVERY episode and now that we have a child, your show has been kind of our "date night" together!!! We love your willingness to try new things, no matter what it is or where you are! It takes a special person to do that....someone openminded, unbiased and REAL!! We hope you go on for years to come!! God bless you and we look forward to your new season in September! It can't come fast enought!!! Sincerely, Lisa and Delly - Northern New Jersey
Is Myke Hawke the son of Sgt Hawke USMC in mid 60's?
I love this show because it gives me the pleasure and anticipation as if I was actually going to these wonderful places around the globe, which hopefully I will be able to do in my lifetime. I love your show! I'll eat almost anything, like you except mustard. I HATE MUSTARD.
What?! My hubby was just watching this last night and laughing his rear off about your singing "Fiiiire" (had to call me into the room to watch it)! I'm sure he didn't know it was the last one, as I didn't until I read this. So we wait until Sept. for Bizarre World - OK - part excitement for the new thing and part ALAS for no more B.F.!
Our daughter is now 6, but when she was around 3 we were watching an episode - it was right at the opening - and she looked at me and said, in all seriousness, "He is going to eat some BIZARRE FOOD." I laughed and said, "Yep, he is!" and asked her what 'bizarre' meant. She replied, "DELICIOUS." =:) We still laugh about that!
I watched your survival episode the other night and I am sad to hear that it is going to be your last. You did great! I know I would have been a blubbering idiot within hours. The one thing that really struck me funny was Myke Hawke's voice. I was not watching the TV but, when I heard his voice and thought it was a joke. I thought that he was just nervous and it would change by the end of the show. It never did. I really don't want to come across as insulting but, you try and listen to him without seeing him and tell me it wasn't funny.
I am looking forward to your new series.
andy do you know how to eat food without smaking you lips did you know that is rude in any country learn table manners sp i love your show
I'm so sorry to see your show end!! My 14 year old son, Alex, and I watch every week - even reruns! We live in Arkansas and my parents live in Indiana. My Dad and I call each other, totally amazed at your bizarre foods! You will be soooo missed! You have made us much more adventurous eaters!!
Great series. One comment, you don't spear a crawfish, you catch them. In NH we catch them to use when bass fishing. It's like catching a fly. You do it from the front. Flys and crawfish move backwards. Put a hand or net behind the crayfish then go for it from the front. It will back into your hand or net.
Wowwee i do not know what i am going to do since your show is over. Cant wait to see your new one in september!!! Good job surviving dude, i i wouldnt have been able to do that! Lol i have to say your show both makes me regret, and rejoice that i am a vegetarian at the same time hahah!
I'm so very sorry to see the show end, but look forward to the new one! I have to say that the thing I admire most about you and your show is the respect you show to other people and their cultures. I do have one question, You are Jewish? You eat pork? I was under the impression that pork was a no-no for jewish people. Not a judgment, just wondering if I am mistaken. Your show on PR drove me nuts! I am salivating even now writing about it and thinking about the roasted pigs!I have only had whole roasted pig one time and I dream about it! Sigh! Loads of luck on the new show!
Hey Andrew, please consider beautiful and mysterious Greenland as one of your next food destinations...there has been very little or no coverage of this unique and mostly unexplored country...I happen to find it and its people fascinating. I am most certain that you could find some very 'Bizarre Foods' within its glorious realm!! I'll be waiting and watching!! I am one of your biggest fans of your show!
Sincerely Ramona Kent
Andrew - Excellent shows... BUT you could have been more adventurous in the Philippines.. While you capture balut and the tasty grubs in the comercialized restaraunt, you missed the very bizarre Kapampanagan foods in central Luzon.. a must try would be betute, dinaugan and sisig --better than the innards of africa you ate but consisting of similar ingredients.. From a man who has been eating everything for years and Respectfully yours, from Detroit - 220 lb TOM
What where are you going? There is much more of this world for you to eat your way through. I will miss up but my family may not since I make them watch you during dinner.
Take care and get back om with another show.
We ate cow's head tacos....due to being under your and Zimmerman's tutelage. They were wonderful!! Just so good it was a little wrong, come to Knoxville & we will hook you up!
I'm not sure what to do next year. My roommates and I watched every episode, and every marathon. Even attempted to get ahold of as many of the things you tried as we could. You should see some of the things us college kids eat...
Anyway, thank you...and next year when I'm studying abroad in London I hope to visit some of the places you recommended.
Andrew, I love your show. I've been to every countries except Cambodia. I think you should visit Cambodia.
I just to make a correction to my first comment. I love your show. You've been to almost the all the countries in the world except Cambodia. I think you should film an episode in Cambodia.
Hello Andrew,
Hope you're doing well the family with all of this traveling. Once again, my name is Marc Calix and I am a Neurophysiologist living in Santa Monica, CA from Haiti. I grew up in Haiti for nine years of my life; just a quick back ground. I wrote on your blog before after I saw a segment you did about Haitian food in Miami. Your show, Bizarre Foods is one of my most favorite shows to watch on TV. I am so culturally inclined and everytime I watch Bezarre Foods, I feel Haiti and its bezarre foods have yet to be explore. I may not be the only Haitian to constantly invite you to explore this beautiful culture; but I assure you we, haitians can blow your mind with some the greatest and bizarre foods that we eat there. Tonight, I saw your bannana eating experience on your survivor experience, I said to myself, please don't eat that raw cause that is not how it was met to be eaten. You've proven me right because you could not. Anyway, please, allow me to show you the real Haiti and its elements that have yet to be discorvered by you nor the rest of this wonderful world. I love this country, Haiti and I hope you are reading this blog.
Kindly,
Marc Calix
Hey Andrew!
I am currently watching your survival episode right now, and I can't believe you! I just love your show and think you are such an awesome down to earth person!
I actually started watching your show with an early episode in St. Petersburg, Russia. I even left you a comment back then about how amazing the city looked. Since then, I've been hooked and can't believe the bizarre things you've eaten along the way.
I'm sad to see it end, you definitely made the show interesting and entertaining. Thank you and best of luck!
Hey Andrew,
You ROCK. I love your show and watch most of them over and over. I can't wait for your new show in the fall. I hope you are on forever. I love chowing down on a dish of cereal while watching you sample some new and strange thing. You are awesome.
Hey there Andrew,
The Travel Channel has a real gem with your show. I would hope that one of the major networks would note your unique genius and pick up your shows in a syndication (or even promote some new episodes). Regardless of the food you partake you are always gracious, finding positive in the taste, texture, scent, or art of preparation. You are a food enthusiast like no other, and I'd like to thank you for sharing your experiences with the viewing public. Kudos to you Mr. Zimmern!
Mr.Zimmern,
I am still upset that you didn't like the rotten meat for breakfast in Morocco. Sure it smells like crap...BUT MAN ITS GOOD! My husband is Moroccan and we have to sneak it into the country! There is nothing like it. Try it again man, really! -MJ
I'm realy excited for this Bizaare Worlds show. I remember thinking how great it was on one episode (with the glass bubbles on his back!) that it was about culture, not just food. I Love this show regardless. Does anyone know if Andrew is going to revisit some of the places he's already been? I would really like to see him to go to a Geisha party in Japan! Anthony did it! LOL.
I love the show, Andrew, KEEP IT UP!
I am a student at Western Carolina University, we are doing a report on Laos. The video on fish sauce is perfect for our presentation of a cuisine known as Pho. Maybe we can show some college kids what real authentic food is all about. Rock on Andrew!!
Last Bizarre Foods??? I'm gonna cry!!! What's Bizarre World all about? I sure hope it has the same format,, mainly YOU as the host!!
Nooooo! Please don't say it's your last episode! It was the only show that I TiVo'd. Having lived in Africa, Europe and the US I could really enjoy your adventures on a sympathetic level. My favorite episodes were the ones where you had to go into villages and try so hard not to look disgusted to avoid insulting your humble hosts. I've been there, too, but you deserve some mad props. Now I'm kicking myself for not trying the scorpion when I was in China last year. If you ever decide to continue the show know that you have an eager fan. Much love! You ROCK!!!
Mr. Zimmern, what can I say? I am an author from Georgia who has been shying away from television during my work. I do always keep it on, however, to glance at it every now and then. Once I discovered Bizarre foods, I was instantly hooked. If it's not Bourdain or Zimmern forget it. Not worth even watching. It fascinates me to no end.
I saw Bizarre foods was coming to a close, but now I see this Bizarre world stuff and I'll be right there, same bat time, same bat channel. Props to what you're doing and happy travels, see you soon.
If you ever get a shot to pass through Georgia, hit me and my friends up. We could treat you to a suckling boar...
this cant be your last episode ever!!! No no no!! please dude come back!!!
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What a great show! Singapore was the best so far. You should have a contest and choose a viewer to travel with you to someplace exotic like that and eat the cuisine. My husband is a chef, foodie, and loves Asian food and travel. You guys would be a great team. :)
Why oh why is it ending?!
My whole family simply loves it! It makes us feel positively normal when we Dim Sum some rooster feet and sea cucumber!
It was a great show - thanks!
LMK
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This Tumblog covers disgusting foods that we would never dream imaginable. Today's post, for example is the : The Hurler Burger
A burger topped with Easy Cheese in a jelly donut.
Delicious isn't it?
hey, please don't end the show!! it's the best!
especially the Vietnam episode. SNAKE!
Hey Andrew! Big fan;love the great work you do.. i travel the world thru u. God Bless u,your family,your crew!!!
Bizarre foods was must see tv in my home. You made the most disgusting foods look semi approachable! My fav show was when you ate the shark and bake, I wanted one too!! Good luck on your new adventures!! Nobody else can do it like you can (Jeff Corwin) LOL
Last Bizarre Foods??? World all about? I sure hope it has the same format,, mainly YOU as the host!!
I gotten hooked on watching your show every week for the last month. I watch the reruns over and over again and now I see thats it? Please say it isn't so! What am I going to do? I guess I can always watch the ruruns again.
Hey Andrew! You are awesome! I couldn't do what your doing! Thanks for doing a bit down here in Alabama! I can't believe you never had fried pickles! That's our best!
Tyler Florence is a DOUCHEBAG. Please take some more public shots at this obnoxious, revolting egomaniac. We're all relying on you.
Excellent program. A true host, you encourage us (me and my family) to peek over your shoulder or vicariously stand beside you as you take risks and dears that none of us would dare consider. I wouldn't trade places with you but I damb sure enjoy watching you at work. I look forward to your new program and wish you the best.
My dear Andrew! My kids and I are happy to know that your new show is coming soon. However, my 10 year old boy (doesn't it figure!) wants to know if you will still be eating your "cool food" (he calls it)he loves watching his sister make funny faces at your choice of good eats! We love your show and I am sure we will love the new one coming up. One more quick note: we were at a pig roast, my timid daughter walked up to the roast master and asked for the eye and brain. I asked her why she bravely said "It looked good, I ate it"
Good luck with your new show and we will be watching!
Andrew!!!
You are amazing! I have traveled the world, and to see you experience the same things I have makes my travel bug flare up! You have a great respect for other cultures and traditions, and I never see you turn your nose up to anything! You earn the respect of your hosts and your viewers!
You taught me to try everything twice which has opened up my diet and added an amazing array of flavors to my palate.
We must be long lost twins, or maybe you are my real father! Watching your show has been an experience in itself, and I'm glad the travel channel is good enough to us to air your show most of the day! You are my Foodie Idol and you have inspired me to eat the extreme, try the bizzare, and sure as hell if it looks good, I've eaten it!
Andrew
You are an inspiration to me. I am a native of trinidad and Tobago and my passion is foo, however your're love for food and culture keeps me alive, i have learned to open my mind and heart to the beauty of the world. You are an amazing person. We need more people like you in the world. I'm so excited for "Bizzare World".
Thank You
I'll see you on Bizarre World i know it will be magical
Noami
You are great. Thank you for everything!
I dvr every episode and watch them over and over. I think you are very handsome, exciting and fun to watch. I am sad the show is over but look forward to watching you on your new adventure come september. Thank you for entertaining me night after night :)
I am a cultural anthropologist so this series is already my favorite. I never missed the last one, I know I won't miss this one! Go Andrew!
I loooooove your show!!! I compete at the highest level in my sport which involves long cardio sessions. Thank God for Bizarre Foods to make my mind travel and be entertained. Don't know if I can wait for Bizarre World. You are just awesome!
My daughter and I love your show!! We enjoy watching you eat foods that we actually also love to eat, like balut, snails, octopus, you name it, it's all bizarre and delicious! I'm sad to see your show come to an end. We'll still watch you on Bizarre World. Good Luck!!!
Andrew - you have inspired me and my GF to try new things (well maybe more me then her :>). We both enjoy your show though tremendously! As much as I will miss this show, I look forward to your next one. Don't forget all the Bizarre Food fans though and keep finding those interesting items to eat. Two questions though - what was your fave item of all and what was the worst? Just wondering.
Andrew, It has been soooo much fun watching you on Bizarre Foods, I must Thank you so much. My late father was huge fan of yours. He was home bound for the most part and watched your show all the time. You and the foods you ate gave us much to talk about. It really gave him much joy in a sometimes lonely time. I really felt like he lived the adventure with you. Thank you again.
You are a pleasure to watch. My family and I are big fans. My youngest son who is the picky eater of the bunch has finally come around to trying new foods. Nothing as spectacular as what you eat but never the less new. Thanks to you and the show. Good luck on your new show we will be watching.
Thank you.