The other day I was talking with a my sister and her boyfriend [both are in their early 20's]. I can't remember what made me say this [perhaps we hit a slow point in the conversation?], but I asked "who do you think would win in a contest between
Bear Grylls vs
MacGyver?". I was expecting a lively debate to follow, but instead all I got was a blank stare.
Surprised they hadn't heard of the Man vs Wild show, I tried to explain but they quickly told me "Oh we know who Bear Grylls is". My husband Andrew [who is not as old as me] gently said "they don't know who MacGyver is".
I was shocked and horrified! How could they be so naive? My sister is a massive SG1 fan - how could she not have looked up Richard Dean Anderson's bio? How could they have missed the constant references [and even appearances] of MacGyver on The Simpsons [apparently that show is beneath them it turns out], how do they not know MacGyver!!!
I'm supposed to be in the same generation as these guys. At least according to the TV, Gen X starts with 1980. It can't be true.
Here are a few more MacGyver things that I found on our old-friend internet.
Who would you rather be with in a survival situation? MacGyver or Bear?
I'd rather have MacGyver. He'd get you out of a difficult situation, ensuring you kept your dignity in tact. Bear Grylls would just make you drink your own urine and eat... I don't even want to consider what he would make me eat.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking out for the young'uns here, I'm 22 and I'd go for MacGyver. I feel he's more legit than Bear Grylls.
ReplyDeleteRachel - I'm glad to hear that not ALL young people [and theres nothing wrong with being in your early 20's rather than very late 20's] are ignorant. MacGyver has proven himself in both time and legends hasn't he? He was a real survivor not some bloke making up dumb situations just to show how good he is.
ReplyDeleteEsther - I like your reasoning very much. I don't want to drink my pee - or anyone's for that matter. Plus MacGyver would probably kiss you at some stage [Simon would be sure to understand], while Bear seems to ALWAYS have muck on his face. I don't think he ever showers.
Ha ha ha ha. Yes I think MacGyver too. I haven't seen much of Bear but I think he'd irritate me too much. And I like Esther's reasoning too. And yours. :) Yeah I don't think tv has it right. I've always considered myself Gen X. Gen X stuff in "Talkin about your generation" is more familiar to me than Gen Y stuff.
ReplyDeleteKel maybe we identify better with Gen X thats bc we always tried to hang out with the 'big kids' and they were nice enough to put up with us a lot.
ReplyDeletewow ever get that strange feeling people are talking behind your back?
ReplyDeleteAs one of the big kids I'm definatly on MacGyvers side he teaches real life servival not just stuck on the north pole oh gee how'd that happen stuff. Also I used to carry a paperclip and a pocket knife and I took up chewing gum just to be like him and I don't think I've grown out of it just yet.
ReplyDeleteKatie - Not behind your back my dear, this is public!
ReplyDeleteSarah - lol Carrying a pocket Knife is very wise