On Mon, 25 Jun 2012 04:41:46 +0200, clipka wrote:

> Pun.
> 
> Truth is, Mythbusters is a show where these two guys - stuntmen by
> profession - put myths, urban legends, and other stuff to the test.
> Like, say, whether it is more dangerous to get an empty beer bottle
> smacked across your head than a full one (busted). Or whether the story
> of a police officer might be true that his badge stopped a bullet
> (plausible). Or whether the ancient greeks might have employed a
> "machine crossbow" (plausible). Or whether during the US civil war one
> side had invented a steam-driven machine cannon (busted). Or whether the
> Irish might have employed leather cannons with success (busted). Or
> whether That Famous Incredible Youtube Video(TM) might actually be real
> (typically busted). Or whether it is possible to explode a propane tank
> by shooting at it. Or whether it is possible to ignite gasoline with a
> cigarette / match / whatever. Or... well, name just about anything that
> sounds weird (but might be plausible) or is taken for granted (but might
> be a myth) and can be put to the test by (preferably destructive)
> experiment.
> 
> Just look for "Mythbusters" on Youtube.
> 
> That 1000-tube paintball gun is absolutely their style.

I had hoped that most here would recognise that I was pulling Andy's leg, 
with a completely deadpan delivery.

The absurdity of not having heard of Mythbusters ranks up there with 
someone who works in the technology business not knowing what Wired 
magazine is or what an RSS feed is or how it might be beneficial.

The actual truth is that of *course* I know who the Mythbusters are.  
I've seen them in one of their live touring shows, and have been a fan 
for *years*.

My favourite explosion?  The cement mixer, naturally.  Wish the sound had 
been captured better.

So I was just tweaking Andy's nose. ;)

Jim

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