Life of Grime: New York

@baysmummy (1637)
Australia
January 29, 2007 3:47pm CST
Last night i was watching TV and a show came on called Life of Grime: New York it was about Environmental health officers attempt to clear the Big Apple's streets of rats, roaches and rubbish. There was this one lady who had children and there apparentment was being over run by rats, her children couldnt even play on the floor because of the rats. It was really disgusting and i felt sorry for anyone who has to live like that, it wouldnt be nice! Has anyone else seen this show on tv? i have watched it a few times and i can honestly say i didnt realised new york was as bad as it is! I am from australia, so i am really shocked and appalled by what i saw on this show.
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@tigrashadow (1086)
• Australia
30 Jan 07
i watched it last nite too! but id only seen it for the first time and omg, i dont know how they could put up with that...the fact that the rats were so resiliant and dont care about humans being around was a bit freaky to watch. i felt so bad for the tenants of that building who have tried to keep them out - i hope it works this time. i found it interesting also about the crime scene cleaners...that would be an icky job and as much as i love my crime shows and i find it all fascinating, that side is what would turn me off lol. i know that the rats happen in certain areas but damn i didnt think it was that bad an issue in such a famous city. makes me realize how lucky we are over here in australia where we do get them but not so much and not so brazen.
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@msqtech (15073)
• United States
8 Feb 07
Cleanliness is next to Godliness I have heard. This proves it I think we need to make sure people live clean in order for us all to live safe.
@caramello (4377)
• Australia
30 Jan 07
Yes I watched it last night and was horrified to think that poor woman with her young children had to live like that, Just sitting there watching the "huge" rats go about their business made my stomach turn, as I freak out when I see a mouse. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have only experienced mice and on the outside and the fact they film what they do and it is like an everyday event for them amazes me! Pretty gory stuff in that show!
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@msqtech (15073)
• United States
8 Feb 07
All cities can become this bad it is a problem that living in close proximaty to each other breeds. Trash can not be allowed to stay in the city and we must keep it clean. Or the vermin will take over. This has been a problem for centuries and caused the plague in Europe.