Here's Why Fans Have A Problem With Carlos From Gold Rush: White Water

Discovery reality series "Gold Rush" has been a major hit for the network. What's more, it's endured over many years. This has led to a wide array of spin-offs, including "Gold Rush: White Water." Carlos Minor, a former Marine drill sergeant, is a mainstay of the show, having been with it from the very beginning. But that doesn't mean everyone likes him. In fact, his boisterous demeanor is way too much for some people, even the most diehard "Gold Rush: White Water" fans.

This is a little surprising. "White Water" puts the spotlight on father-son duo "Dakota" Fred and Dustin Hurt, chronicling their attempts to hit it big in the gold mining game. They specialize in the risky practice of dredge diving, which they've brought to McKinley Creek in Haines Borough, Alaska, in pursuit of fortune. They're joined by a colorful cast of characters, as you might imagine: Minor is hardly the only pungent personality on the show. But some people find him specifically grating. 

"Gold Rush: White Water" fans took to Reddit in early 2021 to express their feelings on Carlos Minor, and the sentiments were mixed, to say the least. 

"He seems like a nice guy and a good worker but I find his constant positive attitude quite draining. Even in bad situations he's laughing and smiling and making cheesy wise cracks," wrote user CosmicQuestions, explaining that while they tend to be more negative, Minor's happy-go-lucky demeanor can be too overwhelming. Redditor OgOggilby concurred, commenting, "Love the guy and his unbridled enthusiasm and optimism, can't stand the talking it generates."

Others took their analysis of Minor's behavior a step further, contemplating where his unending positivity comes from. "Carlos is doing what he needs to do to get airtime and that sweet Discovery money. I think he is a nice person but is over the top with his acting," posited ToiletPlungerOfDoom, and Reddit user grason seemingly agreed with their response by admitting they "just feel like he's acting so hard.. always looking for the right thing to say, and then just over-doing it."

On the total opposite side of the fence, some members of the "White Water" Reddit community had nothing but nice things to say about Minor and his attitude. User bishopazrael replied, "I'll take Carlos anyday of the year. A guy like him next to you in a foxhole, it just makes life a tad easier," and SomberGuitar compared him to one of their previous coworkers, noting that "Most people are toxic to each other. Misery loves company. This guy was a ray of sunshine."

At this point, Carlos Minor is an integral piece of the "White Water" puzzle, and no matter how his personality makes audiences feel, it's safe to assume they'll have to witness it for years to come.