Hamish & Andy

Hamish & Andy 2023 Ep 237

Nov 8, 2023
Exploring the intense rivalry between two crocodile jumping tour companies and the hosts' efforts to reconcile the conflict. Negotiating peace on a bridge, dirty tricks in crocodile feeding, and preparing for a peace negotiation with plaques and a Zoom meeting.
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ANECDOTE

Origin of Croc Jumping Rivalry

  • Two crocodile jumping tours, Original and Spectacular, have long been rivals despite similar business models. - Their competition included naming disputes and territorial tensions on the river.
INSIGHT

Bridge as No Man’s Land

  • The bridge between the two tour operators became a literal and symbolic no man's land. - Official mediation was required to keep the peace due to ongoing conflicts, including sign defacing and territory incursions.
ANECDOTE

Original Tour Closes

  • The Original Croc Jumping Tour closed after 38 years, complicating peace efforts. - Despite the closure, Hamish and Andy pushed on with their peace negotiation plans.
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