MTV has hopefully redeemed itself from Jersey Shore with it’s upcoming show The Buried Life. Four friends, Ben, Dave, Duncan and Jonnie left home in the summer of 2006 to complete their list of 100 things to do before you die. For every item they accomplish they help a stranger with an item on their list by asking them “What would you like to do before you die?”. Relying on the mere efforts of goodwill and gumption, these guys have lived out some of the many wishes we all say we would love to do some day.
The name “The Buried Life” comes from a poem written by Matthew Arnold in 1852. The idea is that day-to-day stuff can sometimes bury you and make you forget what you’re passionate about in your life. Jonnie read it in English class and showed it to the rest of the team who agreed that it’s message was totally in line with how they were feelin. The question “What do you want to do before you die?” became their tool to ‘uncover’ goals & dreams.
Be sure to tune in to MTV on January 18th to catch the premiere.
