# I am a Mythbuster! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 18, 2006, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-mythbuster/357291 "2006-05-18T18:13:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![D\_Odds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/d_odds/32/2882_2.png) [@D\_Odds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D_Odds)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2006, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-mythbuster/357291/21 "2006-05-18T20:04:11Z")
You will be posting the cute interns phone numbers, correct? Or at least sending them to me in a private message. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2006, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-mythbuster/357291/22 "2006-05-18T20:10:50Z")
That is exceptionally cool. I am quite jealous. Way to go. Jim ---
**Author:** ![Contrapuntal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e274bd/32.png) [@Contrapuntal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Contrapuntal)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2006, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-mythbuster/357291/23 "2006-05-18T20:17:29Z")
Extreme coolness! ---
**Author:** ![NurseCarmen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5daacb/32.png) [@NurseCarmen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NurseCarmen)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2006, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-mythbuster/357291/24 "2006-05-18T20:21:56Z")
Well, they haven’t been 100% honest as to why they are bringing you on. Buster is retiring. You’ll be taking his place. Sorry. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2006, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-mythbuster/357291/25 "2006-05-18T20:25:42Z")
Every time we watch that show, my husband and I decide it’s gotta be one of the coolest jobs there is. Many congrats! I’ll keep my envy to myself, for now. ---
**Author:** ![SisterCoyote](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/958977/32.png) [@SisterCoyote](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SisterCoyote)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2006, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-mythbuster/357291/26 "2006-05-18T20:37:02Z")
Congratulations! ---
**Author:** ![yellowval](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/919ad9/32.png) [@yellowval](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yellowval)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2006, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-mythbuster/357291/27 "2006-05-18T20:59:38Z")
Add me to the list of those “totally jealous.” Congratulations on landing the coolest job ever! ---
**Author:** ![Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troy_mcclure_sf/32/4150_2.png) [@Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Troy_McClure_SF)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2006, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-mythbuster/357291/28 "2006-05-18T21:15:10Z")
> [@Q.E.D.](#): > > …I’ve been given this chance as a direct result of my Staff Reports here at the Straight Dope. Somehow I’m not surprised that the _Mythbusters_ crew knows about Cecil. (Hey see, if this Rees fella has a few extra [licensing dollars floating around](http://imdb.com/title/tt0398574/)). But yes, many congrats! On my rare weekdays off, I always fantasize about picking up a 12-pack and just showing up at M5. ---
**Author:** ![Nanoda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ce73a5/32.png) [@Nanoda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nanoda)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2006, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-mythbuster/357291/29 "2006-05-18T21:26:56Z")
No _way!_ That is _so_ awesome! :eek: :eek: :eek: It’s tied with Junkyard Wars as the **best show ever**. In fact, the only better show would be… Celebrity Junkyard Wars. Adam, Jamie, Jay Leno, maybe Jesse from Monster Garage… 😃 Can we all be part of your research team pretty pleeeeeeease? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Lambo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecc23a/32.png) [@Lambo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lambo)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2006, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-mythbuster/357291/30 "2006-05-18T21:35:06Z")
Very cool. If you get the job, could you do me a favor? When you have some free time, grab the early shows and edit out the damn urban legends professor they used. For some reason, she annoys the hell out of me. Oh, and to keep continuity, feel free to insert video of yourself giving the explanations she gave. ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2006, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-mythbuster/357291/31 "2006-05-18T21:52:53Z")
> [@NurseCarmen](#): > > Well, they haven’t been 100% honest as to why they are bringing you on. > > Buster is retiring. You’ll be taking his place. Sorry. Brilliant! Many congratulations, **Q.E.D.**! ---
**Author:** ![Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tastes_of_chocolate/32/3232_2.png) [@Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tastes_of_Chocolate)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2006, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-mythbuster/357291/32 "2006-05-18T21:53:35Z")
> [@NurseCarmen](#): > > Well, they haven’t been 100% honest as to why they are bringing you on. > > Buster is retiring. You’ll be taking his place. Sorry. I hope the insurance is good! Congrats, and add me to the list of the jealous. ---
**Author:** ![vibrotronica](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/a9a28c/32.png) [@vibrotronica](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vibrotronica)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2006, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-mythbuster/357291/33 "2006-05-18T21:57:07Z")
Congratulations! Take that, ignorance! ---
**Author:** ![gonzomax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e8c25b/32.png) [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2006, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-mythbuster/357291/34 "2006-05-18T22:18:05Z")
Good chance.Now you can ask dopers to come up with program ideas. ---
**Author:** ![Scruloose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e68b1a/32.png) [@Scruloose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scruloose)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2006, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-mythbuster/357291/35 "2006-05-18T22:22:01Z")
Congratulations, **Q.E.D.** , Mythbusters kicks ass. My 5 year old and I can’t get enough of that show. I’m certainly not surprised that they’d tap one of our own; they used to credit the SDMB on their website. ---
**Author:** ![ElvisL1ves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5daacb/32.png) [@ElvisL1ves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElvisL1ves)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2006, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-mythbuster/357291/36 "2006-05-18T22:41:41Z")
You are now officially Emperor of the SDMB. Most cool, dude. ---
**Author:** ![C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b2d939/32.png) [@C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C_K_Dexter_Haven)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2006, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-mythbuster/357291/37 "2006-05-18T22:44:03Z")
So, congrats, **Q.E.D.** , but meanwhile, [nag]you haven’t come up with a Staff Report in ages.[/nag] ---
**Author:** ![Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troy_mcclure_sf/32/4150_2.png) [@Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Troy_McClure_SF)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2006, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-mythbuster/357291/38 "2006-05-18T22:46:30Z")
> [@Nanoda](#): > > In fact, the only better show would be… Celebrity Junkyard Wars. Adam, Jamie, Jay Leno, maybe Jesse from Monster Garage… 😃 From [Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mythbusters): [quote] Hyneman also has his own Battlebot, the notorious Blendo. Befitting Jamie’s penchant for destruction, Blendo was deemed too dangerous in early competitions (before lexan walls and ceilings) and Hyneman was often asked to forfeit, and be considered co-champion and accept a portion of the prize. This was mostly out of concern for audience safety. ---
**Author:** ![Nanoda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ce73a5/32.png) [@Nanoda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nanoda)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2006, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-mythbuster/357291/39 "2006-05-18T22:55:04Z")
> [@Troy McClure SF](#): > > Hyneman also has his own Battlebot, the notorious Blendo. Battlebots/RobotWars/etc. couldn’t really hold me for more than 30 minutes. I’m talking [Junkyard Wars](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrapheap_Challenge) here, with [_really_ strange machines](http://www.channel4.com/science/microsites/S/scrapheap/) and stuff. ---
**Author:** ![Cyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a88e4f/32.png) [@Cyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cyn)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2006, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-mythbuster/357291/40 "2006-05-18T23:17:08Z")
What could be cooler? Congratulations and here’s hoping for the best. I have a huge crush on Jaime, tell him **Cyn** says “How you doin’?” [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-mythbuster/357291.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-mythbuster/357291.md?page=3)