Not 'Eaten Alive': Best Twitter Responses From Angry Viewers
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By now, everyone is aware that no one was eaten alive on Discovery's "Eaten Alive" special but they chose to shamelessly promote and air it anyways.
Disappointing for those who invested the 90 minutes to watch it, but great for those who didn't and instead enjoyed the benefits of the hilarity that ensued on Twitter.
Discovery Channel is undeniably the biggest loser, but here are some of Twitter's winners:
National Geographic's "And What Moment"
The greatness of mother nature, no gimmicks needed.
This is #EatenAlive. pic.twitter.com/k7ztI314rd
-- Nat Geo WILD (@natgeowild) December 8, 2014
The Guy Who Hates Society
Society needs him, and here he is. He's probably the guy who refers to Christmas as a "retail holiday" and doesn't support the consumerism of the candy industry with Halloween.
I'm sorry, but anyone who tuned into #EatenAlive, got exactly what they deserved.
-- Todd Schnitt (@toddschnitt) December 8, 2014
The Girl With The Steve Irwin Tribute
Because Steve Irwin is probably rolling in his grave right now, and he would never let this happen.
steve irwin would pass thru the digestive canals of a ball python & still be home for dinner that night this paul cat is a FRAUD #EatenAlive
-- WinterPaganFestSaps (@heysaps) December 8, 2014
The Guy Who Gives Kids Hope During Finals
Because people freak out over them every December and May, and kids need some kind of hope if no kind of curve can help them pass Thermodynamics.
But quick note, if you happen to be as dumb as the guy, the opportunity to be the first person eaten alive on TV is still out there.
Remember, no matter how you do on your finals, you'll never be as dumb as the guy who tried to get himself eaten alive by a snake. Merica.
-- Cloyd Rivers (@CloydRivers) December 8, 2014
The Guy Who Accidentally References a Different Show
No, guy. It's already been done, and it's called Finding Bigfoot on Animal Planet. But it has five seasons, so you might actually have some success.
Next on Discovery..."Finding the Tooth Fairy" where I spend two hours looking for the Tooth Fairy, give up and get a burrito. #EatenAlive
-- Matt Lindner (@mattlindner) December 8, 2014
The Guy You Don't Talk Politics With
Seriously, one can only imagine what he has to say about Obama. Do not want to be around this guy during election season.
To the person running the @Discovery account, please pass on:
You had 1 chance.
We trusted you.
We will not be fooled again.
#EatenAlive
-- patrick muldowney (@patmuldowney) December 8, 2014
And Finally... The Guy Who Describes It Perfectly
If you were unfortunate enough to watch the show, you know exactly what happened, and that this is a pretty accurate description.
.@Discovery JUST PUT BELT ON TWO NOTCHES TOO TIGHT. SEND CAMERA CREW TO DOCUMENT THE SHEER POWER OF THIS MAGNIFICENT ACCESSORY. #EatenAlive
-- nascarcasm (@nascarcasm) December 8, 2014