Watch MythBusters' Favorites, Jamie's Picks
- 2007
- 1 Season
MythBusters is a popular television show that aired on the Discovery Channel for 14 years. During its run, the show explored various myths and urban legends, using scientific methods to determine whether they were true. As a special compilation, the show put together a collection of Jamie's Picks, highlighting some of the most exciting and memorable moments from the show's history. Jamie Hyneman, who co-hosted the show (along with Adam Savage), handpicked some of his favorite episodes to feature in this special.
The compilation starts with the episode where Jamie and Adam take on the myth of whether a duck's quack echoes. The myth was that a duck's quack is incapable of producing an echo. The episode featured the duo conducting experiments inside an echo chamber and at a pond to determine whether the myth was true or not. The episode was full of humor and fascinating experiments conducted by the team.
The second episode featured in the compilation is where Jamie takes on a myth about whether a snowplow can split a car in two. Jamie put a snowplow to the test by driving it at high speeds towards cars of different sizes, resulting in some dramatic and hair-raising experiments.
Another myth featured in the compilation is whether a tree could be cut down using only a handgun. In this episode, Jamie and Adam used a variety of guns with different calibers to test whether it was possible to cut down a tree using a handgun. This episode is full of excitement and some surprising results.
One of the most interesting myths featured was whether someone could surf a wave created by a boat towing another boat. The episode included Jamie and Adam working with Baywatch star Nicole Eggert to simulate the setup for the Myth. The team used boats with different horsepower and designs to get the right wave to surf. This episode is full of action and humor, making it one of Jamie's favorites.
In addition to the myths mentioned above, Jamie's Picks features episodes where the team tests whether a person could become stuck to a toilet seat, whether a CD could be used to cut a person's throat, and whether an RFID chip implanted in a person could be tracked.
One of the most memorable episodes featured on Jamie's Picks is where the team tested whether it was possible to blow a boat out of the water using household cleaners. The episode was full of delirious laughter and explosions, making it a viewer favorite.
The compilation also features several other humorous moments, including outtake reels and behind-the-scenes clips. These moments show the camaraderie between the hosts and crew and highlight the fun and excitement they had while making the show.
Overall, Jamie's Picks is a great way to experience some of the most memorable moments from MythBusters. The episodes are full of humor, excitement, and fascinating scientific experiments. As a compilation, it showcases some of the best of what the show has to offer and is a must-watch for fans of the show or anyone interested in science and myth-busting.