These aren't tree houses, they are more like luxury guest houses nailed in a few places into a tree. High end furniture, big flat screen TVs, fancy bathrooms with showers, fully-equipped kitchens with running sinks and appliances, etc.
I guess I had a different idea of what this guy's team would be building on this show. Plus, what the hell is this show doing on Animal Planet?
House. In a tree. Tree House. Treehouse.
I don't know why it's on Animal Planet. HGTV would make more sense, or even Discovery.
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Exactly lol. Apparently, to the OP, a treehouse has to be something really simple that you throw together as kids. Their houses, in trees lol.
shareFirst of all it's THEY'RE....
And second, he's right, they're guest houses that are sort of in trees...it's not that interesting, and the dude's making a ton of money, that's why they're keeping it going...it's not about adventure. Just the cash.
There we were, minding our own business, when kids started killing themselves all over my property.
Sorry, didnt realize i did that. But its not about adventure when it comes to this show. You want adventure? Go build your own. Your argument is ridiculous.
shareYes it is about adventure....not everyone can build stuff, no time, or means, or know how, and most people live in cities or suburbs...
There we were, minding our own business, when kids started killing themselves all over my property.
A tree house is a house in a tree. Full stop. We reject your restrictive made-up definition.
shareI never knew anyone who thought the dictionary was made up...
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"noun: treehouse
a structure built in the branches of a tree for children to play in.
a structure (as a playhouse) built among the branches of a tree
I already said this on this board SEVERAL TIMES....so pay attention you fvking moron....jesus christ the arrogance..... "
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And even after this you still don't get it...
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Apparently you don't get it. You have repeated the same definition over and over in an effort to suggest a tree house is a playhouse for kids.
Read your second definition again. A structure built among the branches of a tree. The (as a playhouse) is merely an example given, since most tree houses were built for kids to play in.
Its not an example, it's the meaning of it. A structure as in tree house.
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Here are a few more reference sources for a little clarification on the issue:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_house
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/tree-house
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/treehouse
It's always understood as a device for kids.
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You went from cussing others out for not accepting your narrow definition, to now stating its always understood as a device for kids.
The fact is, regardless of what SOME understand it to be, the three resources I provided above define what it is for all, not some to understand. Any thing that's built using a tree as its main structural support is a tree house, whether it be a kids fort or an elaborate get a way for the rich to enjoy, contrary to what you have been saying here over and over again.
It's not usually accepted as just a house in a tree.
1.5 definitions out of two say that it's a playhouse for kids.
That's like 3 out of 4. That's a vast majority, everybody thinks of a treehouse as smth for kids.
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Come on. Is that all you have? Again my point was, you harassed others, called them names and insinuated they were ignorant, because they did not go along with your definition of a tree house. You even posted YOUR definition repeatedly to support your argument, then, proceeded to call them names.
You even challenged one poster to post their definition if it was different then yours. I accepted that challenge and posted 3 sources that disagree with your narrow definition.
Now you are reduced to counting how many say one thing compared to how many say another, to suggest you were 100 percent right and everyone else was wrong? I am sorry but the English language doesn't work that way. All definitions are appropriate to use, whether the majority of tree houses were built as play houses for children or not. The fact is most tree houses are built by kids, as out door escapes, with the help of their parents. Big deal. That does not disqualify the more elaborate ones built by contractors for the rich people as not being tree houses as you repeatedly claimed, and were proven wrong about.
The main meaning of treehouse is playhouse for kids. End of. Deal with it.
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Yes, in a tree. Not propped up by one tree with ten 6x6 posts and concrete footings. If it is connected to the ground by more precut than rooted supports, it is a house on stilts NOT a treehouse.
shareIf you're going to go all grammar Nazi other people, don't forget your capitals and remember to put spaces after your ellipses.
And second, he's not right. They're houses, in trees.
That's the very definition of the term.
You not liking them is entirely your own personal hangup.
Not once did I forget my capitals. And the space after an ellipse is such a minor detail....it says more about your pickiness than anything else...
Plus I find it way more esthetic.
The "they're, their" mistake is such an ugly, awful, inexcusable one, that I had to correct him, and I was obviously right to do so. It's a common theme and MEME on the internet to call out people who are stupid enough to keep making this dumb mistake.
And second, he's not right.
Ignorant, hypocritical, unable to recognise your own mistakes and incapable of forming a coherent argument that isn't just a string of insults.
Your mother must be proud.
Yeah just fvkk off mate.
Get your ugly, prepubescent, no life face out of here.
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Did your parents refuse to build you a tree house when you were a child or something?
You're taking this awfully seriously.
It's a little sad.
Wow what an original comeback!
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Bingo. He hit a nerve.
shareLol wow another original comeback.
I had a treehouse when l was a kid.
Saying oh you're sad because your parents bla bla bla and suggesting that's the only reason we argue points on the internet.
How original.
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Well, the alternative is that you had no reason to make such a piss poor argument at all.
I figured I'd be nice and assume you at least had some sort of excuse, no matter how bad.
But apparently I overestimated you.
My apologies for that.
Yes thanks for your generous concern, but it's ok, like l said several times, the dictionary proves you wrong.
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noun: treehouse
a structure built in the branches of a tree for children to play in.
a structure (as a playhouse) built among the branches of a tree
I already said this on this board SEVERAL TIMES....so pay attention you fvking moron....jesus christ the arrogance.....
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So, that's another one. l wonder how many times it will take.
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"A tree house or tree fort is a platform or building constructed around, next to or among the trunk or branches of one or more mature trees while above ground level. Tree houses can be used for recreation, work space, habitation, observation or as temporary retreats."
Don't worry. Daddy will build you that tree house one day.
Where did u find that def? Out of your a**?
I already told u l had a huge treehouse as a kid. Stop being so mean and sarcastic!...
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iCode_v2's definition comes from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_house
Yours comes from Google: https://www.google.com/search?q=treehouse+definition&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
Please note that it is the first, not the only, definition on the page.
Here's one from the Cambridge English Dictionary: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/tree-house
a small building, structure, or shelter built among the branches of a tree
Did u see the definition l found? And there are many more, where they exclusively talk about treehouses as kiddie houses. That's the point l was making.
But l myself am about to buy a house, late 30's, and l am gonna build a HUGE skatepark, with a terrasse, a treehouse for my cats, a climbing wall, and a pool. So l'm with you! I just fear that men in the community might bully me for being a child.
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I saw the definition you found, and linked to it.
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- Jon Stewart
Ugh you're boring. *beep* off !!!!!
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I don't know why your most recent post was deleted. You didn't say anything all that bad.
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- Jon Stewart
Probably you deleted it.
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No, I didn't. It wasn't all that bad. It has to be really bad before I flag it. Personal threats, pornographic fantasies about child actors, that stuff I flag. I haven't seen you post anything that bad.
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- Jon Stewart
Not Tree Houses, they are TREE MANSIONS, built by an amazing fairy.
shareFor the sake of definition, I'd have to call these treehouses also. However, I think I know what you're saying because after watching a couple episodes, it just seems that they're grownup toys built from grownup money.
I thought the show was going to wow me, but there's something very disingenuous about these buildings, lost in what we - as kids - wanted from them in the first place. It's almost like going back in time and trying to right a wrong.. and it just doesn't feel right.
It would be nice if Mr. Tree Douchebag visited an daycare, orphanage, abused womens shelter, and built a Kids Treehouse for the kids in those places. Something simple, safe, and fun. Connect it to a jungle gym, etc.
That would be fun. Not some old millionare jerk cheerleading for rich people to build gigantic tree house mansions.
He's done things like that. The treehouse for the kids recovering from cancer, the treehouse for the kids who have lost a loved one. It's easy to fixate on rich jerks having things I can't afford and forget that he's done exactly the sort of thing you're saying he should do.
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- Jon Stewart
They seem like typical American homes with plywood walls, but raised on stilts.
shareTotally agree with OP. The show I just watched the "treehouse" was just a house on stilts built between some trees. NOT a tree house. What a freaking joke of a show.
On another note, what the heck does this show have to do with Animals? The freaking channel is called "ANIMAL Planet".
A lot of the treehouses have no ground supports. Sometimes, due to safety they have to add stilts.
A treehouse is a house in a tree. Full stop.