Meet The Mythbusters
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dr_phil_physicsThursday night we were treated to Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, aka The Mythbusters, as the Mythbusters Jamie & Adam Unleashed tour played at DeVos Performance Hall in downtown Grand Rapids MI. But what's this subhead about this being the Jamie Farewell Tour? ***
We've found lovely seats at DeVos -- Loge level Left, seats C21-20. These are two single row seats right above the stage. We've used them before and I knew there was an open space in front of the first seat. Perfect for stowing the walker, though Mrs. Dr. Phil had to run it down a small flight of stairs -- this was the first time we've been to DeVos since my 2013 hospitalization.
I chose not to bring one of the big Nikon DSLRs, which is a shame. Previously, I used my second Sony digital camera, but it's packed away somewhere, so I used Wendy's Canon PowerShot A550. I don't like the camera, but was able to get some adequate shots. Despite what it says on the tour website, they allowed photos -- they just didn't want flash. Alas, every time the Canon timed out and shut off, I had to disable the flash. Again. I think it might have gone off twice. There were many other flashes, though. Stupid Canon.
Entrance -- Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman. Beret included. My God, they're just like on TV! (grin). (Click on photo for larger.)
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A little banter. (Click on photo for larger.)
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Aw... Adam at 12. (Click on photo for larger.)
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Four young men from the audience of similar height form a weave -- and then their chairs removed. Yes, all the volunteers had waiver forms. They had waiver forms all over the main floor. (Click on photo for larger.)
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Two kids to be be videoed with the high speed Phantom camera at around 1000 fps... making fart noises. (Click on photo for larger.)
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Jamie doing a Q&A with the audience. (Click on photo for larger.)
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Paintballs hurt -- unless you wear a suit of armor... (Click on photo for larger.)
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... even against Jamie's 800 round/minute four barreled paint-machine-gun. Note the barrier in front of the audience. (Click on photo for larger.)
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A well deserved bow. (Click on photo for larger.)
©2015 Dr. Philip Edward Kaldon (All Rights Reserved)
What a fun evening!
Of course, last year there was Discovery Channel's inept decision to let the Mythbusters B-Team go (DW) (LJ). But... we were given six new episodes back in January 2015 by Jamie and Adam -- and they said there are eight more in the can to be aired this summer.
And remember, don't try this at home.
Dr. Phil
*** It's just the tour -- apparently Jamie doesn't sleep well on the tour bus. On Twitter:
We've found lovely seats at DeVos -- Loge level Left, seats C21-20. These are two single row seats right above the stage. We've used them before and I knew there was an open space in front of the first seat. Perfect for stowing the walker, though Mrs. Dr. Phil had to run it down a small flight of stairs -- this was the first time we've been to DeVos since my 2013 hospitalization.
I chose not to bring one of the big Nikon DSLRs, which is a shame. Previously, I used my second Sony digital camera, but it's packed away somewhere, so I used Wendy's Canon PowerShot A550. I don't like the camera, but was able to get some adequate shots. Despite what it says on the tour website, they allowed photos -- they just didn't want flash. Alas, every time the Canon timed out and shut off, I had to disable the flash. Again. I think it might have gone off twice. There were many other flashes, though. Stupid Canon.
Entrance -- Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman. Beret included. My God, they're just like on TV! (grin). (Click on photo for larger.)
©2015 Dr. Philip Edward Kaldon (All Rights Reserved)
A little banter. (Click on photo for larger.)
©2015 Dr. Philip Edward Kaldon (All Rights Reserved)
Aw... Adam at 12. (Click on photo for larger.)
©2015 Dr. Philip Edward Kaldon (All Rights Reserved)
Four young men from the audience of similar height form a weave -- and then their chairs removed. Yes, all the volunteers had waiver forms. They had waiver forms all over the main floor. (Click on photo for larger.)
©2015 Dr. Philip Edward Kaldon (All Rights Reserved)
Two kids to be be videoed with the high speed Phantom camera at around 1000 fps... making fart noises. (Click on photo for larger.)
©2015 Dr. Philip Edward Kaldon (All Rights Reserved)
Jamie doing a Q&A with the audience. (Click on photo for larger.)
©2015 Dr. Philip Edward Kaldon (All Rights Reserved)
Paintballs hurt -- unless you wear a suit of armor... (Click on photo for larger.)
©2015 Dr. Philip Edward Kaldon (All Rights Reserved)
... even against Jamie's 800 round/minute four barreled paint-machine-gun. Note the barrier in front of the audience. (Click on photo for larger.)
©2015 Dr. Philip Edward Kaldon (All Rights Reserved)
A well deserved bow. (Click on photo for larger.)
©2015 Dr. Philip Edward Kaldon (All Rights Reserved)
What a fun evening!
Of course, last year there was Discovery Channel's inept decision to let the Mythbusters B-Team go (DW) (LJ). But... we were given six new episodes back in January 2015 by Jamie and Adam -- and they said there are eight more in the can to be aired this summer.
And remember, don't try this at home.
Dr. Phil
*** It's just the tour -- apparently Jamie doesn't sleep well on the tour bus. On Twitter:
Adam Savage @donttrythis Mar 4
It's true! @jamienotweet is retiring from the tour at the end of 2015. Our spring dates here: http://mythbusterstour.com
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