Chronicler06 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Has anybody here watched MythBusters? It's definitely one of my favorite shows of all. Not just for the explosions (which are always awesome to see ), but also the science behind how they test each myth. What would you consider to be your favorite myth that has been tested?(I'm honestly surprised no one here has mentioned this show before.) Quote Formerly known as Takanuva's Symbol, I rejoined BZPower on October 10, 2012. These days, I am perhaps best known for my obsession with all Lego video games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senrab Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Definitely one of my favorite shows. My favorite episode has to be when they made a water heater into a rocket. Quote 3DS FC: 0216 - 1922 - 2231 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunflower Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Ahahaha, love that show! My favorite myth would have to be the duck tape bridge. Quote - BZPRPG - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takanuinuva Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I love that series. Its one of the few shows I still watch on tv.As for my favorite myth. I dunno I think all of them are pretty good except of the hanging off a building by your fingers myth. I did not care for that in the least. Quote I am Takanui Nuva. The Toa Nuva of Light I also go by Baron Von Brickenstein AFOL, Gamer and overall nice person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miku Hatsune Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) Oh man, that show is awesome. Love to see them solve myths the way they do. My favorite...hmm..That probably wouldnt be many, since i havent watched many newer episodes. Edited November 13, 2012 by Razorback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanosuit User Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Greatest show on the planetOne of my favorite myth is the one about the Sniper Scope shot, that was my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerMiner Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 This is one of the only not-a-cartoon shows I watch. Most of the episodes are pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squishyfrog Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 oh man oh man this show is amaaaazingoff the top of my head, i have to say Spy Car Escape and Duct Tape Island are two of my favorite episodes ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorahk1Panrahk2 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) I stopped watching it since access to a television went away (ie moved to college), and since the episodes weren't online there's not a whole lot I could do (Adam did actually come give a talk at my school, so at least I got that!). I do remember tuning in last year or so to see that Kari was replaced by some other co-host. I do hope that wasn't permanent.Anyway, yeah. I do like the show... I just wish I could actually watch it. My favorite episode is still 'Killer Tissue Box', although the Jaws special was pretty good, too. Edited November 13, 2012 by Vorahk1Panrahk2 Quote BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronicler06 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) I have quite a few favorite myths: Border Slingshot, Confederate Rocket, the Demolition Derby Special, the Supersized Special, Fix a Flat Tire, and all three Duct Tape Specials (Duct Tape Island was the third one). Of the more recent episodes, my favorite would definitely have to be Square Wheels. No matter how many times I watch that one, I always get a good laugh out it. (Edit: just remembered a few more that I liked) Edited November 18, 2012 by Chronicler06 Quote Formerly known as Takanuva's Symbol, I rejoined BZPower on October 10, 2012. These days, I am perhaps best known for my obsession with all Lego video games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phovos Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I used to love Mythbusters but the earlier series were definitely better. Kari always got on my nerves. Quote Click here to read The Bohrok-Kal's Ramblings! Yes, I know there were 7 months between the last two episodes but oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronicler06 Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 If anyone is interested, there are currently new episodes be shown every Sunday at 8 pm (on Discovery here in the U.S.). In last week's episode, one of the myths tested was if a stone cannonball could do the same amount of damage as one made of metal, with the added advantage of being destroyed on impact and thus rendered incapable of being reused by the enemy. (And yes, it was during the filming of this myth when they accidentally shot a cannonball through someone's house. They even started the entire episode off with an apology because of this.) Quote Formerly known as Takanuva's Symbol, I rejoined BZPower on October 10, 2012. These days, I am perhaps best known for my obsession with all Lego video games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipz Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 (edited) So in other words, if the myth is true, Stone > Iron. Somebody go tell Storyline & Theories! Edited November 18, 2012 by Flipz Quote Me: *has idea* Blade: "I'd say too convoluted, and I know too convoluted =P" "Dangit, I shouldn't have gotten ambitious." --Merc, RE: our plotting Pokémon Rise of the Rockets Profiles: LINK 3DS FC: 3625-9584-9417 (Pokemon X Friend Safari: Electric-type, Pachirisu, Electabuzz, Zebstrika) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronicler06 Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 If you really like MythBusters, and all of the explosions done on this show, then tonight's new episode is a must-see. "Explosions A to Z" highlights some of the best booms throughout the show's entire history. (According to the episode description on the Discovery website, there has been a total of 752 explosions over the course of the whole series to date.) Quote Formerly known as Takanuva's Symbol, I rejoined BZPower on October 10, 2012. These days, I am perhaps best known for my obsession with all Lego video games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legolover-361 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 My humble opinion: MythBusters is currently one of the best TV series on national television. Quote (( BZPRPG profiles: Kynaera, Nova )) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phovos Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I wish I had Discovery channel on my TV. Quote Click here to read The Bohrok-Kal's Ramblings! Yes, I know there were 7 months between the last two episodes but oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach 00 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Since when has this topic existed? This show is amazing. Anybody have any favorite Mythbusters quotes? =P"I reject your reality and substitute my own!" Quote On the day the wall came down / They threw the locks onto the ground And with glasses high / We raised a cry / For freedom had arrived On the day the wall came down / The ship of fools had finally run aground Promises lit up the night / Like paper doves in flight I dreamed you had left my side / No warmth, not even pride remained And even though you needed me / It was clear that I could not do a thing for you Now life devalues day by day / As friends and neighbors turn away And there's a change that even with regret / Cannot be undone Now frontiers shift like desert sands / While nations wash their bloodied hands Of loyalty, of history / In shades of grey I woke to the sound of drums / The music played, the morning sun streamed in I turned and I looked at you / And all but the bitter residues slipped away slipped away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipz Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 "We're popping popcorn with lasers!""Am I missing an eyebrow?""When in doubt--C4!"And of course, my all-time favorite is Jamie's duck line (which, unfortunately, can't be posted here). :grin: Quote Me: *has idea* Blade: "I'd say too convoluted, and I know too convoluted =P" "Dangit, I shouldn't have gotten ambitious." --Merc, RE: our plotting Pokémon Rise of the Rockets Profiles: LINK 3DS FC: 3625-9584-9417 (Pokemon X Friend Safari: Electric-type, Pachirisu, Electabuzz, Zebstrika) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanosuit User Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Since when has this topic existed? This show is amazing. Anybody have any favorite Mythbusters quotes? =P"I reject your reality and substitute my own!"Lol that is also my favorite quote from the Mythbusters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senrab Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 "Something just touched me!!"Gotta love Grant's fear of fish. Quote 3DS FC: 0216 - 1922 - 2231 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phovos Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I'm going to have to go with the C4 quote.Partly because it's true. Quote Click here to read The Bohrok-Kal's Ramblings! Yes, I know there were 7 months between the last two episodes but oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach 00 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 So many great ones...I also love these other ones:"We're making popcorn with lasers," Already has been mentioned, but it deserves a second mention just because of the way Tory says it. (Also, can never remember...is his name spelled with an i or a y?)"High explosives and electricity, woohoo!" - Kari"Listen to that baby BURN!" - Grant"Holy aircannons, Grantman!" - Tory"The Hyneman is currently looking for the dung of an elephant, a favorite hobby of the fairly reclusive Hyneman..." - Adam. Not sure if that's exactly it, but it's always awesome to hear when he does that. =P Quote On the day the wall came down / They threw the locks onto the ground And with glasses high / We raised a cry / For freedom had arrived On the day the wall came down / The ship of fools had finally run aground Promises lit up the night / Like paper doves in flight I dreamed you had left my side / No warmth, not even pride remained And even though you needed me / It was clear that I could not do a thing for you Now life devalues day by day / As friends and neighbors turn away And there's a change that even with regret / Cannot be undone Now frontiers shift like desert sands / While nations wash their bloodied hands Of loyalty, of history / In shades of grey I woke to the sound of drums / The music played, the morning sun streamed in I turned and I looked at you / And all but the bitter residues slipped away slipped away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipz Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 "This reminds jamie of his days counting money for the mob.""What are you talking about? I was a hit man." --Adam and Jamie"It's ALIIIIIIIIVE!!"--Grant Quote Me: *has idea* Blade: "I'd say too convoluted, and I know too convoluted =P" "Dangit, I shouldn't have gotten ambitious." --Merc, RE: our plotting Pokémon Rise of the Rockets Profiles: LINK 3DS FC: 3625-9584-9417 (Pokemon X Friend Safari: Electric-type, Pachirisu, Electabuzz, Zebstrika) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronicler06 Posted December 24, 2012 Author Share Posted December 24, 2012 I can remember a few funny quotes from the Square Wheels myth. Adam: "It's a square... wheel! Those two words shouldn't go together." Adam: *in a Scottish accent* "My family's been fitting square wheels for two centuries, now. No one's bought one, though." Adam: *while jumping on the wheel to fit the tire on* "I want my square wheels!" Jaimie: *while using a forklift to lower a 2000lb wrecking ball onto the wheel to fit the tire on* "This is like how the Egyptians do it."Adam: *laughs* "Yeah, the Egyptians. Ye olde forklift?" Oh, and here's another from an older episode. Jaimie: "Our death ray doesn't seem to be working. I'm standing right in it, and I'm not dead yet. By the way, I did a little research and found out that the very first episode of MythBusters (the JATO Rocket Car) aired back on January 23, 2003. That means the 10-year anniversary of this show is now just one month away. Quote Formerly known as Takanuva's Symbol, I rejoined BZPower on October 10, 2012. These days, I am perhaps best known for my obsession with all Lego video games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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