Special 15: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Air Date: June 15, 2011
This special episode presented a countdown of the cast’s favorite myths involving various forms of transportation.
11. Out of Control
Myth: Instant Convertible
Described trouble with setting up crashes (towing, remote control, etc.)
10. Fuel for Thought
Myth: Don’t Drive Angry
Grant and Tory relived the stress that Kari put them through to test this myth.
9. 2 Wheels … Are better than 4
Myths: Motor Bike Flip, Tablecloth Chaos
Adam and Jamie commented on two motorcycle-related myths.
7. Stunt Driving
Myths: Drafting for Money, Knight Rider Ramp, Cyclists Drafting a Big Rig
Exhibited various specialized driving by the cast. Included an unaired segment in which Tory drafts behind a truck while riding a bicycle.
6. Controversy Corner
Myth: Airplane on a Conveyor Belt
This myth has generated the most debate among viewers.
5. Putting it on the Line
Myths: Peeing on the Third Rail (2003), Peeing on the Third Rail (2004)
Told of Adam urinating on camera to help build the original dummy for this myth, then later, on an electric fence.
4. Pimp My Ride
Myth: Reverse Engineering
Highlighted extreme modifications to cars for testing myths.
3. Need for Speed
Myth: Sonic Boom Sound-Off
Revealed how Adam vomited as he broke the sound barrier during a flight with the Blue Angels.
2. Taxi!
Myth: Supersize Jet Taxi
Explained how testing was complicated first by insurance company objections, then by pavement peeling off the runway.
1. Carmageddon
Myths:
Donated Car Explosion (Adam)
Ramp Jump (Jamie)
Fixing a Car with Duct Tape (Kari)
Snowplow Split (Grant)
Elevator Car Cut (Tory)
Each cast member revealed their favorite myth involving automotive destruction.
Newer: Episode 169: Let There Be Light
Older: Episode 168: Fixing a Flat