As the title suggests, Alaskan Bush People is an American reality TV show that follows the life of a family striving to live independently in the Alaskan wilderness. However, there are some who believe that the show is not as genuine as it claims to be. While there isn’t enough concrete evidence to confirm or debunk these suspicions, several factors have raised eyebrows among viewers.
Is the Show Based on a Novel?
Some viewers have pointed out that Alaskan Bush People appears to be based on a novel called One Wave at a Time, written by Billy in 2007. According to this theory, Billy moved to the Lower 48 to sell his novel, which led to a production crew following him back to Alaska. There, he attempted to recreate the lifestyle described in his book for the reality show.
Did They Really Live in Alaska from 2009 to 2012?
In 2015, Billy and Bam Bam faced legal trouble when it was discovered that they had lied about living in Alaska from 2009 to 2012, a requirement for those who wish to collect a share of the state’s oil profits. The pair were fined, sentenced to jail, and ordered to do community service. However, none of this was shown on the TV show, as the judge forbade it.
Are Their Nicknames Too Convenient?
Some of the names used on the show are nicknames rather than legal names. For example, Bear’s legal name is Solomon, and Bam Bam’s legal name is Joshua. While many people use nicknames, the ones chosen for the show seem to fit the image it is trying to create a little too well, which has led some viewers to question their authenticity.
Was a Love Interest Staged?
Karryna Kauffman appeared on a Season 4 episode of Alaskan Bush People as a potential love interest for Noah. Interestingly, Kauffman is listed as an actress on IMDb, with her most notable accomplishment being her participation in the 2012 Miss California competition. While it’s not impossible that she met Noah in the Lower 48, as the show claims, her acting background makes the encounter seem a bit too coincidental.
How Remote Was Their Residence?
Some sources have claimed that the family’s previous residence was not as isolated as the show portrayed it to be. Instead, it was within 10 miles of a town, and there was even a pizza restaurant about half a mile from their home. Additionally, there are rumors that the family actually lives in a hotel called the Hoonah, rather than the location where Alaskan Bush People is filmed. However, there hasn’t been much concrete evidence to support this claim.
In conclusion, while there isn’t enough information to definitively prove or disprove the authenticity of Alaskan Bush People, these factors have certainly raised questions among viewers. As with any reality show, it’s essential to take what we see on screen with a grain of salt and remember that entertainment is often the primary goal.
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Hard to believe right from the getgo that this was real. Where in the bush would you get tattoos, ear piercings, make-up and some of the tools they used? They didn’t even really seem to know what they were really doing most of the time in terms of survival. And who could live in that house during the winter? What about the cow? What about the cats? And lastly, if they were really living in the bush what was with all the trail cameras? And the ambulance when Matt got hurt? Where did that come from? Wasn’t Billy always saying if there was any kind of accident you couldn’t just get help right away? How did they get an ambulance there? I think it was a story that just went on too long. Would have been better had it been a half-hour series about a fictional family living in the bush using some of their experiences as storylines.
It will be sad if Ami really does have lung cancer and is really not going to make it. But Billy and his “I can’t leave the bush” .. that’s just BS. They don’t really live there and everyone knows it.