How to Impersonate MacGyver

One of the most beloved '80s TV characters, the always-resourceful MacGyver is a worthy object of your emulation. With his combination of smarts, common sense, willingness to help and ability to escape certain doom time and again, MacGyver never suffers a boring day…and as his impersonator, neither will you! Whether you’re looking for a creative costume or a whole new lease on life, our friend MacGyver will not let you down.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

• Swiss army knife
• Duct tape
• Paper clips
• Good hairstylist
• Physics and chemistry classes
• Brown leather bomber jacket
• Hockey stick

1. Know your life story. Your first name is Angus, but your friends call you Mac. Your employers include the Department of External Services (DXS) and the Phoenix Foundation. Your nemesis is Murdoc, an assassin who works for the Homicide International Trust. You refuse to use guns because of a traumatic childhood experience.
2. Get in shape. While you are definitely a brains over brawn type of guy, you will find that from time to time you’ll need to climb a mountain or escape very quickly from an explosion. Since you love playing hockey, why not use that as a fun form of exercise?
3. Groom yourself. First and foremost, get yourself a mullet and some blond highlights. This is a MUST. You should definitely own a brown leather bomber jacket as well as plenty of jeans. At times, you like to throw a sports coat over a t-shirt but you can also be found in any number of disguises.
4. Get the right accessories. Duct tape. Swiss army knife. Paperclips. You will find that any other items you may need to jury-rig an explosion, carburetor or small aircraft will be conveniently found in your vicinity. Trust this.
5. Develop moral fiber. You are a nice guy. You will not use guns, even on your enemies. You are a loyal and protective friend and you are trying to make the world a better and safer place. You are an environmentalist, you are devoted to principles of equality, and you are very suspicious of militaristic solutions, preferring diplomacy every time.
6. Learn science. You will not only need a degree in Physics, but you’ll need to know how to apply your scientific knowledge to everyday problems and emergencies. You love science and on a deeper level, you trust it unwaveringly to save your life and the lives of others. On a more practical level, familiarize yourself with such things as fuse boxes, bomb-defusing techniques, and the many uses of common household chemicals.
7. Have a laid back attitude. You have a wry sense of humor that puts people at ease in even the tensest of situations. Remember, you’re the guy who lives on the houseboat and enjoys his freedom. You don’t want to be tied down with a romantic relationship, although you are very caring towards the women in your life.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember, you’re the kind of guy they make TV shows about, so try to live up to that. But no pressure.
• Please note that although you are quite sure the villainous Murdoc is dead because you saw him die with your own eyes, he is not! Watch out for him.
• Danger follows you wherever you go. Be alert at all times.