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jcb
03-04-2010, 07:56 AM
Since I enjoy watching Mythbusters, I thought I would mention that they tested the "myth" that " If you are getting chased by a crocodile, you can escape by running in a zig-zag pattern as crocs cannot turn corners."

I can't find a video of the segment online but they concluded straight or zig zag makes no difference because crocs and alligators are ambush predators and don't chase prey on land.

A summary of the show is on the bottom half of http://kwc.org/mythbusters/2007/01/episode_70_hindenburg_mystery.html

dpuck1998
03-04-2010, 08:04 AM
LOVE Mythbusters! Great show! I was saying the same thing during the show, they won't chase you more than a couple of feet anyway. If they miss the first strike, they won't chase onto dry land.

MomofKatie
03-04-2010, 08:18 AM
Either way, I don't ever want to have to test the theory... :scared1:

WaltD4Me
03-04-2010, 08:36 AM
When I saw the thread title I thought you were talking about the shoes and I couldn't imagine what a Croc Patch was! :rotfl:

itsmuggsie
03-04-2010, 08:41 AM
When I saw the thread title I thought you were talking about the shoes and I couldn't imagine what a Croc Patch was! :rotfl:

I was thinking the same thing! :lmao:

jcb
03-04-2010, 09:01 AM
I suppose I should apologize (for the title) but I just couldn't resist the urge to click bait.

MomofKatie
03-04-2010, 09:03 AM
I wonder, could one outrun a croc in their Crocs?? :rotfl:

dalt01
03-04-2010, 09:30 AM
When I saw the thread title I thought you were talking about the shoes and I couldn't imagine what a Croc Patch was! :rotfl: you think you messed up...........i misread one word and thought:scared1::rotfl2:

Stacy's a freak
03-04-2010, 09:49 AM
I suppose I should apologize (for the title) but I just couldn't resist the urge to click bait.
Worked for me! :rolleyes1