Zig Zagging through the Croc Patch

[jcb]

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]

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]

Either way, I don't ever want to have to test the theory...

 

[WaltD4Me]

When I saw the thread title I thought you were talking about the shoes and I couldn't imagine what a Croc Patch was!

 

[itsmuggsie]

When I saw the thread title I thought you were talking about the shoes and I couldn't imagine what a Croc Patch was!

I was thinking the same thing!

 

[jcb]

I suppose I should apologize (for the title) but I just couldn't resist the urge to click bait.

 

[MomofKatie]

I wonder, could one outrun a croc in their Crocs??

 

[dalt01]

When I saw the thread title I thought you were talking about the shoes and I couldn't imagine what a Croc Patch was!

you think you messed up...........i misread one word and thought

 

[Stacy's a freak]

I suppose I should apologize (for the title) but I just couldn't resist the urge to click bait.

Worked for me!