Mythbusters

The Chronicler · **Reply #80 on:** April 21, 2010, 05:32:32 PM

I already saw that episode before, but I watched it anyway because it's one of my favorites. You should have seen them build (and destroy) that giant Lego ball.

Anyway, I checked the TV schedule and there's no new episodes tonight, but I'll be watching the reruns on Sunday afternoon because I like many of those episodes. Of the ones that will be on that day, my favorite would be Viral Hour, in which they test if some viral videos found online could actually be done or if they were faked.

WeirdRaptor · **Reply #81 on:** April 22, 2010, 05:57:10 PM

It was almost soul crushingly depressing to see that giant lego ball get destroyed like that. So much work, down the tube. What a waste.

pokeplayer984 · **Reply #82 on:** May 06, 2010, 12:55:31 AM

Next week, Duct Tape comes back for even more tests. Just how amazing is this man-made creation?

The Chronicler · **Reply #83 on:** May 12, 2010, 09:24:17 AM

Lats week's episode was one of my favorites. They revisited the myth of "knock your socks off" because the viewers claimed they didn't use the best-case scenario. The other myth they tested was that a head-on collision at 50 mph would cause the same damage as hitting a wall at 100mph, based on a comment Jamie made during the revisit of the compact compact myth.

I think this week's episode tonight will also be one of my favorites. Based on the commercial I've seen, they're going to use duct tape to build a full-scale bridge and a car-stopping barrier. I can't wait to see how those tests will turn out.

pokeplayer984 · **Reply #84 on:** May 23, 2010, 07:28:10 PM

I just saw a re-run, and I STILL don't believe it!

A metal bucket filled with thermite, on top of 10 blocks of ice and it made an explosion when lit. Nothing else was involved.

By EVERY law of physics, this shouldn't have happened, but it did.

On top of that, they did 10 times the amount of the myth and it STILL made an explosion.

Something in the real world that defies physics? WTF!?

Kor · **Reply #85 on:** May 23, 2010, 08:15:57 PM

Not sure if it defies physics, I'd guess not, but how about chemistry. That has to be taken into account also.

pokeplayer984 · **Reply #86 on:** June 10, 2010, 10:05:38 AM

To celebrate it's 25th Anniversary, the Discovery Channel is putting together a week long marathon of it's best episodes. Including a fan picked Top 25 Episode Marathon of the Mythbusters.

Whoa! That's more than a whole day!

This Marathon takes place on the 16th at 9/8c. (7 am where I live.

) Let's just see what the fans have picked.

Kor · **Reply #87 on:** June 10, 2010, 11:45:13 AM

I bet many here will be tuned in for that.

The Chronicler · **Reply #88 on:** June 16, 2010, 07:00:19 AM

Actually, what will be on tonight will be a two hour episode that will highlight the top 25 moments of Mythbusters. I can't wait to see what will be in that episode.

Dima02 · **Reply #89 on:** June 16, 2010, 01:59:06 PM

^ Neither can I.

pokeplayer984 · **Reply #90 on:** June 19, 2010, 12:56:16 PM

Well, the Mythbusters did not disappoint with the Top 25 Moments. Especially with saving the best for last. Explosions! Explosions! EXPLOSIONS!

I doubt they'll ever top this.

pokeplayer984 · **Reply #91 on:** June 29, 2010, 09:20:37 PM

Well, you can't beat the breathalyzer! In fact, one way makes it look like you're about to die, as .5 is the "You're Dead" area.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RIbanu0I4k

Sorry, if you're over the limit, you can't hide it.

Kor · **Reply #92 on:** June 29, 2010, 10:29:44 PM

Very interesting video. It would seem that the urban myths are all wrong.

Mirumoto_Kenjiro · **Reply #93 on:** July 01, 2010, 02:32:54 AM

Remember that episode where they put together this ancient Korean multiple-rocket launcher and made it work? I got another idea they could do. Create a working Roman polybolos, or repeating crossbow ballista. There are no reports of the thing ever used.

The Chronicler · **Reply #94 on:** July 21, 2010, 05:20:55 PM

It seems that all the new episodes these days are "Buster's Cut" episodes of ones that have already aired. As far as I can tell, the only difference between the original and the "Buster's Cut" is pop-ups of fun facts, and a scene or two that didn't appear in the original. Yes, I'll still watch these episodes, too. Many of these episodes are ones that I like anyway and wouldn't mind seeing them again.

The Chronicler · **Reply #95 on:** October 20, 2010, 06:47:59 PM

If I hadn't forgotten about this topic, I would have mention over two weeks ago that there are new episodes now airing. Last week's new episode featured the Stormchasers, in which the Mythbusters tested their armored vehicles for wind speeds up to 250 mph.

The Chronicler · **Reply #96 on:** December 08, 2010, 07:25:14 PM

Does anybody here still watch Mythbusters? Just thought I'd bring up this topic again because tonight's new episode will feature a request from president Barack Obama himself.

brekclub85 · **Reply #97 on:** December 08, 2010, 07:40:05 PM

I do occasionally, it's quite an interesting and informative show,

f-22 "raptor" ace · **Reply #98 on:** December 08, 2010, 08:21:53 PM

I watch it when I can but I'll watch tonights episode.

pokeplayer984 · **Reply #99 on:** December 08, 2010, 08:59:00 PM

Okay, if the president asks, it's got to be important. However, I even begin to think what it could possibly be.

Still, I'll watch it!