You might think that the only use for a map is to find directions to where you want to go. Or since you’re a FlowingData reader, you know they can be used for a bit more — like displaying large amounts of data. But if you think all they’re used for, then you’ve got some learning to do my friend. Learn the steps from the all-knowing MacGyver in the video below.
The best company you could have in a strange place is a map.
Words to live by. A map just might save your life several times as you run away from people shooting at you.
[YouTube via floatingsheep]
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:) you knew there’s even an instructable on the 5 map tricks ?
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-solve-5-Problems-with-a-map/
man, i loved that show growing up.
Like so many things from the 80’s, though, I can’t say it’s aged well!
;)
the mullet is timeless! business in the front. party in the back.
Maybe ‘business in the front. party in the back’ is a well-kown way to describe a mullet, but its the first time I’m hearing it – hilarious!
so let me get this straight… the really important room with the map is locked, but the key is on the OUTSIDE?!
So Mr M didn’t believe in cameras? It would be far more effective to take a picture such that the map owners might not know about their plans being leaked.
Oh well, it was good training for SG1.
I would really like to re-do this clip SNL style – you know ‘beating up’ the guard with a floppy map, sand blasting the map while riding it, accidently dropping it or burning it in the ballon etc . :-).
Fabulous! I love that he duct taped the map over the balloon hole instead of just duct taping the hole. :)
Also didn’t realize MacGuyver was from my homestate. Rad. I knew we had some claim to fame.
Old Fashion Maps 1 – 0 Google Maps
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