Mythbusters: Giant Slingshot Episode

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The discussion revolves around the TV show "MythBusters," focusing on the show's experiments and the validity of its conclusions. Participants express concerns about the accuracy of the experiments, particularly regarding the water bottle rocket episode, where they believe the show prematurely declared a myth as "busted" without fully exploring the possibilities of making the contraption work. There is debate over the show's methodology, with some arguing that the experiments often fail to replicate the original scenarios accurately, leading to flawed conclusions. The conversation touches on the difference between theoretical and practical possibilities, with some asserting that just because something can theoretically be done doesn't mean it can be achieved in practice. Overall, the thread highlights a mix of admiration for the show's entertainment value and criticism of its scientific rigor, with participants questioning the show's approach to myth testing and the implications of its findings.
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oh my god Jamie just said "Amperage" on mythbusters :O :O :O
 
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DaveC426913 said:
Uh, well, yes. I mean secondary to that.
I'll modify the ? to say: how do they rationalize what they're doing?
Coming from someone who has to endure the countless of idiotic e-mails my mother insists on forwarding me...I would hope there is a core belief in that show's producers to hopefully educate part of the populace out there enough to realize that 99% of the stuff they see out there is BS.
 

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