During an AMA on Reddit, James Gallagher discussed some of the work that goes on behind the scenes within the series, and explained that — because there are cameras rolling 24/7 around the boat — he and Mac White would compete to see who could say the most outrageous things and get them onto television. "They have to make a one hour episode out of like 8 boats and 10k hours of footage," the engineer explained. "Mac and I always would try to see who could say the weirdest stuff and have it air."
Knowing that some of the ridiculous statements we've heard over the years may have all just been part of a contest is downright hilarious, especially when you consider that White, specifically, has potentially been doing it for over a decade. Considering just how dangerous their work is, and how serious and grim "Deadliest Catch" can be, it's nice to know that the crew still finds ways to have a little fun out in those treacherous waters — even if it's at the expense of the producers and editors.
Though it seems as though Gallagher has left the series for good, White remains on "Deadliest Catch" as a deckhand for The Saga. Perhaps the next time that the veteran fisherman says something absurd or strange to the camera, fans ought to wonder if he's simply doing it for a bit of fun.
