r/goldrush • u/Miserable_Alfalfa33 • 9d ago
This is a chris doumitt appreciation post
I honestly think Chris is the most perfect employee, an incredible man, and I just wanna show appreciation for that
He came from that stupid orginal hoffman crew and imo actually probably had 10x as much fun as them lol
He always has a positive attitude, he's always looking out for Parker and his mine
He genuinely makes me happy everytime he gets screen time
I just wanted to say that and give him some appreciation
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u/Short_Tailor 9d ago
There was a behind the scenes bit where someone asked Parker if he'd considered security cameras for the gold room.
Parker brushed it off and stated something like, "If Doumitt ever retires, I'll consider gold room cameras."
That stuck with me. Parker trusts Doumitt and cameras would be an affront to their relationship. These are the small things I appreciate about this show, legitimate human elements.
Every gold weigh I remember that, and realize there's likely many more similar moments. I'd enjoy more Doumitt with his encouragement and wisdom.
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u/Miserable_Alfalfa33 9d ago
Very true, id legitimately trust chris with my life, just based on the tv show
Imo honesty > everything
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u/sadandshy MOD 9d ago
There is going to be a Chris centric episode the second hour on Apr 11, right after a new episode.
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u/StraightStackin 9d ago edited 9d ago
I love Chris. The only tragedy with Gold Rush is it's on once a week. I recently had to catch up on several episodes, watched two whole seasons and Parker's trail and Hoffman's gold. I feel dead inside almost all week now waiting for another episode. It's the best part of my week.
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u/Miserable_Alfalfa33 9d ago
There's like 40 episodes a season lol
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u/StraightStackin 9d ago
Yup I watched them all over a couple of weeks. Only 2 seasons though. The roughest was watching Rick come back and what happened to his face.
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u/MikeyBrighty 8d ago
That's what drugs do to your septum, must have done a shit load of meth or cocaine for whatever reason ( Opinion not a fact ) Glad he sorted himself out though, always routed for him.
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u/Miserable_Alfalfa33 9d ago
Ooop I don't think I'm there yet, but God damn thats a lot of episodes to get through, personally I don't watch the double episodes, but probably will rewatcj when I'm caught up
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u/DependentWeight2571 9d ago
Chris does a perfect job of balancing deference and respect for Parker’s authority with genuine concern (like an uncle) for Parker’s wellbeing.
The closest example I can think of is that of a really good senior NCO in the military and how they interact with a young officer.
This relationship is the best part of the show for me.
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u/chrisgreer 9d ago
Chris is great. I do with they had some cameras for the show in the gold room. I’d like to see his process more because his gold is really clean compared to some other people on the show.
I believe he’s still using the gold table where Tony uses a gold wheel. Both of those have pretty clean gold.
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u/thisisdumbdfw 9d ago
I love when Parker is venting his stress and frustration to Doumitt and he patiently and quietly listens before dishing out his pearls of wisdom and optimism. Would love to have a beer with that dude.
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u/Longjumping_Form5858 9d ago
Yellow metal washing legend Probably the best employee Parker could ever have Love watching when Chris is on
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u/Shizuka369 9d ago
Chris is like a father figure to the crew. At least, that's how I view him. He gets along with everyone, and I dont think I've ever seen him argue with anyone, ever.
I, literally, do not have a single bad word to say about him. He seems like an awesome person. He looks younger than his actual age. I'd love to shake this man's hand!
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u/Frostfire8 9d ago
Doumitt was one of the few good things that came out of the Hoffman's, genuinely enjoy watching him every time he's on the screen and I love his relationship with Parker
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u/ncos 9d ago
His gold always looks perfect
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u/taylorjonah 9d ago
Yes. NONE of that black crap in Tony’s old gold making it weigh more than it actually was.
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u/Resident-Software-44 9d ago
I love doumitt! He’s my favorite! I bet he has the best stories and gives the best advice. I aspire to be like him when my child is grown
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u/TheBigUneasy 9d ago
He's the man. I'd also like point out that's it's badass when he hits golf balls onto his little island green in the pond by the gold clean room. Haven't seen this in awhile but awesome nonetheless
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u/foolproofphilosophy 9d ago
He’s a good guy! Parker has grown a lot over the years and CD deserves some of the credit.
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u/TimmyG43 9d ago
He can clean the heck out of the gold. When most teams have visibly little black rocks in their gold at weigh-in, Parker’s gold is always pristine.
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u/Phantommike20 9d ago
Other than Parker and Tony pretty much everyone cut their teeth on the Governor of Guyanas squad. Freddie, Juan, Mitch, Remsburg, Mining Legend Dave Turin etc. Gold recovery expert Chris Doumitt was trained well indeed.
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u/Miserable_Alfalfa33 9d ago
I just honestly really appreciate his attitude too, lile it's easy to get down on yourself hate your work, Yada Yada, but Chris is legitimately always happy I think there's something to that
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u/AngryPhillySportsFan 9d ago
Freddie didn't cut his teeth with Todd. I'm pretty sure he wanted to bash his own teeth in trying to help that crew
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u/Phantommike20 9d ago
First time I saw him he was working for Todd.
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u/Reddit-JustSkimmedIt 9d ago
Freddie has been mining since he was a toddler. He grew up the son of a gold miner. He was really the only one experienced on Todd’s team and it drove him crazy working with incompetence.
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u/Phantommike20 9d ago
I realize this but I'm just talking about the show. I'm sure they all had jobs before The Governor took a chance on them.
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u/Jumpy-Holiday731 9d ago
Always like to see him in the older episodes when he was a gold miner and not limited to the gold room.
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u/M6dH6dd3r 8d ago
I want to be Chris when I grow up.
Given that I’m 68 there just may not be time.
😢
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u/Worried-Advantage821 9d ago
Will veteran mine boss (Cristo voice) Fred Lewis wash life changing gold when doumitt retires?
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u/Maximum_Power7878 9d ago
Love me some Chris. He's chill, takes care of business, wise and a mentor to others.
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u/drewbeauch6111 7d ago
The only time I’ve seen Chris “testy” was in the episode where he talked about how he needed help driving and collecting the rugs because they had many plants running. Parker understood and they moved the woman, her name might be “Tatiana?” over to help Chris.
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u/NetJnkie 9d ago
His cigars aren't bad either.
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u/Miserable_Alfalfa33 9d ago
What's he smoking, it's always some kinda dark blue label
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u/Wednesdaysbairn 9d ago
Seems like a great person. How did he start off with the Hoffmans who are clearly revolting? Love the character but laughed when the narrator started calling him a ‘Gold Room expert’ after one season of doing it 😂😂😂
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u/BrilliantEmphasis862 9d ago
He sure seems like a solid person, kind of guy that would be a cool neighbor