Of course you know who he is.
One word says it all: MacGyver.
He redefined the 80s with his Swiss Army knife and preference for non-violent conflict resolution.
Didn’t we all love this show? There was nothing that MacGyver couldn’t save the world from in under an hour.
My life is a lot like MacGyver’s; the only differences being that I do not have a mullet and have never owned a brown leather bomber jacket.
Other than that, we’re practically the same person.
I use my MacGyver-like skillz whenever I can…especially when it comes to my kids.
If Giancarlo locks himself in the bathroom, I just run downstairs and grab a paperclip. After a few swift moves, Voila! My boy is released to freedom and all is right with the world again.
{Full disclosure: I may have taken the time to call my husband looking for advice on how to resolve the locked door situation, but whatev. Even MacGyver had to consult with Pete from time to time.)
Oh, and it doesn’t stop there. My husband took the three of us out to dinner last week. Like any parent, I tried to stifle a groan when the server mentioned they did not have paper and crayons. “We do have Wiki Stixs, though,” she said.
Bring it on, I replied.
I channeled my inner MacGyver and managed to keep my kids entertained for a solid half hour. We started with mere flowers and fish…
…but soon moved onto 3-D objects and Picasso-inspired modern art.
Note the similarities:
I am practically my own stunt person. Lord only knows what kind of damage I could do with a ballpoint pen, rubber band, tweezers, nasal spray, and a turkey baster.
lol. i loved ol’ Mac. Like serious. I vaguely remember something about marriage… but that was a long time ago! I loved this post. had a really good chuckle.
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More restaurants should offer wiki stix…what a great idea. Thank goodness for MacGyver – he’s such an inspiration (loved that show when I was younger).
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You had me at Macgyver & I do see the Picasso resemblance it should be in a museum.
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I wish some restaurants around here would keep something other than crayons! Dexy eats them and Princess gets bored. Maybe I need to bring our own Wiki Stix.
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Those look way better than paper and crayons. I loved MacGyver.
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What memories that first picture brings back. I think he’s the reason I carried around foldable scissors in my purse and a can opener on my key chain through high school. Yeah, I was weird.
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I guess I need to get these for my friend who refuses to bring her two kids to a restaurant. They aren’t even that bad!
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oooh those wiki stix look kinda fun.. i think i wanna me some, lol!!!
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Wow. I hadn’t drawn this Macgyver parallel, but I can totally see it.
Totally. Except he’s like, MALE and you look nothing like him. 
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LOL…you would be lethal. That is awesome and i love MacGyver. He is almost as cool as Inspector Gadget.
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LOL!!! I think all moms have an inner-MacGuyver.. Me, not-so-much. I’m lucky I can walk and chew gum! ;P LOVE the Wiki Stix and the Picaso-inspired art!!
Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier!!!
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I love it! Your really struck a chord here, SITSta! Back in my pre-mommy, corporate days, my co-workers called me MacGyver. It is truly amazing how those skills really blossom in motherhood! I must say, i’m positively blown away by your Wiki-stick art. Holy smokes! You gonna be taking that show on the road for a gallery tour any time soon?
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Yes, I remember that show!! But, I will always think of him on General Hospital as a doctor!! LOL
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Ha! The Picasso resemblance is dead-on! A masterpiece!
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I learned a few things from this blog post:
1) I still love Wikistix (I had some ages ago and just reading the word made me I wish I still had them).
2) I should buy the MacGyver season DVDs, because it would be so cool to watch the show now that I am an adult and would “get” it.
3) Mothers are awesome.
4) Once we have children, we’ll need to carry crayons and colouring books with us when we go out.
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This is the SECOND post I’ve read recently about Wikki Stix. I need to get some ASAP.
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Wiki Stixs are the answer to everything in life, aren’t they? I worship them.
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Wax and string and, what $7.99 a dozen? GENIUS.
Love the MacGyver analogy. Right on.
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McGuyver is da man
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Hey, we do NOT need to know what you could get up to with a turkey baster!
Would you believe I never watched that show? He was pretty hot though.
Justine
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LOL, I’m sure you’ll have many occasions to use your skills!
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gosh I’m so out of the loop I don’t even know what a wikki stick is but it sounds like great entertainment for the kiddos!
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Your creation is fantastic, but what the heck are Wiki Stix?
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Wow! That was some good art you made! Seriously, I love them all! I am so creatively challenged that the smallest crafts impress me.
My daughter is begging for Bendyroos or something like that. I think she can create to her heart’s content with little involvement from me and no clean up – perfect! LOL
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Was there ever a Mrs. MacGyver? Because I bet if there was she was totally awesome, taught him everything he knew and could probably kick his ass…
P.S. Your Wiki creations were utterly amazing. May I suggest a showing at one of the local galleries?
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That does look amazing. I am going to try and follow you again. I lost you guys in the move. I miss not coming by all of the time. Have a great day.. Thanks for coming by again.
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I bet you could save the world!
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those rock.
Now if you know how to do that stop a nuclear reactor from total melt down with a chocolate bar (oh yes he dd!) thing, let me know.
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You’re a better woman than I am. I am usually too busy stuffing my face to try to entertain my little guy……
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oh my gosh – those waxy sticks are just the best thing EVER! We are finding that more and more restaurants are carrying them for the kids and they are so entertaining!
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I’m pretty sure I could look way hotter in that bomber jacket. Ad for saving the world with a Q-Tip and some duct tape… well that’s why I’m getting married, he’s the industrious one.
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I used to love watching that show….seriously. That work of art is marvelous:)
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LOL – LOVE IT!!!
Moms just rock! It’s a given.
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HA! Love it! I too feel that I must resort to channel my inner MacGyver for this mama gig!
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What’s up super mom? It’s becoming increasingly difficult for me to keep the dude entertained when we go out to dinner!
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Loved McGyver. He is an inspiration to us all looking for ways to get out of disastrous situations with only chewing gum, a credit card, and a bobby pin. Keeping crayons and paper on hand at all times would probably be a good thing too.
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I used to think he was SO hot….I haven’t seen what he looks like in ages though. Never heard of Wiki stix but I’m intrigued enough to google them after I leave this comment…LOL
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Love it! You’re very creative… love the works of art.
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P.S. My RC Cyclone Racer (or whatever it is) arrived and my boys are going to be thrilled!!!
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What a relief to find this out about you Fran. I am constantly locking myself in the bathrrom and was afraid I’d do the same when I come to visit you. Thank God you are my McGyver!
And what’s even better is an artistic McGyver, after you unlock the bathroom with your paper clip, you can sculpt me a piece of your 3-d art. That’d be great, thanks!
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You crack me up! I can always count on you for a good ol’ 80’s flashback. Who ever thought the mullet was a good idea? I love your wiki stick art! And what restaurant has wiki sticks, but no crayons? Weird! Merry Christmas!
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Mac was a fave of mine. I wonder where he is now…
Just wanted to wish you and your family a great Christmas. It was a please meeting you thins year and I look forward to more terrific posts in 2010!
Cheers,
xo
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I knew you reminded me of someone but I just couldn’t put my finger on it. Now it seems so obvious! I am in awe of your MacGyver-ness!
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