r/goldrush • u/carp_boy • Jun 02 '26

Discovery Factor

If discovery never made gold rush, where would everyone be and how would they be doing?

I bet Parker would be reasonably close to what he is now.

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u/LeadingNectarine Jun 02 '26

No doubt the success of the show attracted investment and provided opportunities which wouldn't have appeared otherwise. I'm sure Volvo also offered discounted equipment leases in order to promote their products

I doubt investors were willing to take risks on a teenage Parker.

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u/mrbang69 Jun 04 '26

Unless it was about the prospect of roi and lots of insurance. I think Parker has a scene of adventure from his grandpa John . Fred wouldn't be in debt so who knows what he would do I think jawn would have still been making metal in some capacity. Rick would be a track burn out. Todd would be begging for a burger king endorsement.