American Pickers Reveal Another American Skill

Nothing says "antique hunting patriot" like a big lunger

By Peter Gilstrap Mar 03, 2010 2:12 AMTags

In case you're unfamiliar with the show American Pickers, it chronicles the junk-hunting adventures of hosts Frank and Mike as they traverse the back roads of these United States in search of hidden antique treasures, befriending unique characters—like lovable hooded weirdo Ron—along the way.

That's what makes them American Pickers.

Hocking up a phlegm wad just makes them gross. Yet still, somehow even more American.