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lyoreI got this email from amazon.com today... wanting me to buy season three of MacGyver from them (30% Off!) The fact that I haven't bought season one or two from them doesn't seem to have registered. Anyway, this was their description of the series:
"Angus MacGyver is a secret agent who refuses to carry a gun with him, but fortunately never needs one. Drawing on a vast practical knowledge of science, MacGyver is able to make use of anything around him to create solutions to any problem he faces. Underestimating MacGyver is a major mistake made by his enemies and always results in the destruction of their plans."
ANGUS! MacGyver's first name is Angus? Who can take a spy seriously when their name is Angus? THAT'S why people keep underestimating him.
I think when you go to join spy-school, and they give you lots of papers to fill out (you know, like blood type, next of kin, and whether you want to be buried or cremated) they should also slip in a deed poll and change their name to something suitably secret-agentish. This policy may also explain the names of some of the Bond girls - Pussy Galore, anyone?
*Sigh* Even with the Mullet (yes, it needs a capital), I had vague childhood memories of MacGyver being cool. I think they have just been shattered.
And on another note, how come after 5 years of science and engineering, I still don't know how to disable a bomb with a toothpick? (I can never remember if you need to cut the red or the blue wire). Obviously, my knowledge isn't "vast and practical". I should get a refund.
Random Observation of the Day - Get Smart should be on TV again. Prime Time.
Thesis Update - Don't ask. I'm going to go work on it now, I swear.
"Angus MacGyver is a secret agent who refuses to carry a gun with him, but fortunately never needs one. Drawing on a vast practical knowledge of science, MacGyver is able to make use of anything around him to create solutions to any problem he faces. Underestimating MacGyver is a major mistake made by his enemies and always results in the destruction of their plans."
ANGUS! MacGyver's first name is Angus? Who can take a spy seriously when their name is Angus? THAT'S why people keep underestimating him.
I think when you go to join spy-school, and they give you lots of papers to fill out (you know, like blood type, next of kin, and whether you want to be buried or cremated) they should also slip in a deed poll and change their name to something suitably secret-agentish. This policy may also explain the names of some of the Bond girls - Pussy Galore, anyone?
*Sigh* Even with the Mullet (yes, it needs a capital), I had vague childhood memories of MacGyver being cool. I think they have just been shattered.
And on another note, how come after 5 years of science and engineering, I still don't know how to disable a bomb with a toothpick? (I can never remember if you need to cut the red or the blue wire). Obviously, my knowledge isn't "vast and practical". I should get a refund.
Random Observation of the Day - Get Smart should be on TV again. Prime Time.
Thesis Update - Don't ask. I'm going to go work on it now, I swear.
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Re: The red or the blue pill
Date: 2005-08-25 06:54 am (UTC)Could bungie-jump in using shoelaces from previous post... just think of the marketing opportunities =)
Screw origami... go the kevlar bungie-jumping shoelaces!!
Re: The red or the blue pill
Date: 2005-08-25 07:02 am (UTC)And may I say its nice to see you posting here?
Re: The red or the blue pill
Date: 2005-08-25 07:07 am (UTC)Since you are the materials girl (no pun intended) you can work out whether or not kevlar would have sufficient elasticity for bungy jumping. But personally, when I get hold of some kevlar shoelaces, no-one will be stealing them for such frivolous uses. I get the sense that you are not taking me seriously...