Comments on: Episode 6: Lightning Strikes Tongue, Tree Cannon, Beat the Breath Test

By: Edward

Edward — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:55:41 +0000

The cannon could have been sawed in half length wise and chiseled out then tied together with rope

By: MSpears

MSpears — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:39:26 +0000

On the other hand, burned ears are a small price to pay for a saved life. What happens is that the wires of the earbuds provides another path for lightning, which always follows the path of least resistance.

By: Grover Jones

Grover Jones — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 05:40:24 +0000

Absolutely right, mate.

By: Corky

Corky — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:56:50 +0000

The tree cannon could have bin done in one night if they used a hollow tree and that would explain why it blew up. I also think they would have used glass nails, glass etc. instead of a canon ball.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 04:44:07 +0000

First off we won’t drink and drive when bars offer free rides home (since you have to drive to them to drink!) and second, every time this show tries any myth to get around a law (breathalyzer, plate covers for cameras, etc.) I KNOW the show will NEVER confirm it otherwise they will probably be sued by the law enforcement community for encouraging viewers to break the law.

By: stephen

stephen — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:47:15 +0000

Did anyone ever find the granite cannonball from this episode? I realize it’s been (somewhere) 7 or 8 years by now, but I was just wondering if anyone did a methodical search after the filming was done.

By: misasoup

misasoup — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 22:25:03 +0000

what if you have a whole bunch of piercings on your face, then wouldn’t the lightning just go to your face. I mean, a lot of metal piercings can be enough to make a doorknob so…not much else to say but that it sounds confirmed to me, not busted.

By: Roets

Roets — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 07:08:24 +0000

On the alcohol breath test, try eating a guava before testing…..

By: Thomas

Thomas — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:20:08 +0000

First of all, I’m really flabbergasted (yes!) that noone has pointed out these two megaflaws in the tree cannon construction.

Second is the flaw numero uno: Why, oh why? Did you have to sharpen/grind the spoon drill the wrong way?
You actually made the cutting angle steeper!!!

Try asking someone used to working with a lathe!

Third, ach Crivens! Ye bandings! Who ever taught your smith to form bandings on the receptacle?
Ye bandings be WARM! And yer receptacle is gonna burn away!
So your fine bands won’t fit! Ever!

Sharpen your spoon drill so you remove more on the inside than on the outside.

“Form” your steel bands on something like your barrel, then hammer them on!

Oakey-dokey!

By: Richard

Richard — Tue, 18 May 2010 19:55:06 +0000

1st off, I dont drink and drive. I got busted at work today because they smelt alcohol on my breath and I was tested at .04 when they took me to the testing clinic. Obviously I wasnt drunk, but was drinking the night before and stopped at 10pm. I drink a few nights a week, when my sons arent here with me. I dont want to change my ways because I’m not a drunk and I dont have a problem,,,But when I’m alone, I wanna do what I want to. Is there a way to lower the test results before taking a breathalizer test ? Ive read all about hyperventalation, onion rings, etc… Whats real ???

Thanks,
Richard