I watched the show as a kid and didn't see it again until a few years ago when I started buying the dvd's. Was shocked to realise that I have the exact same laugh, especially when up to no-good.
I use the "hi guys" and have heard myself laugh like TM a little too often as well. Especially the "I'm up the something" Smedly type giggle/laugh.
I have also found myself using his hand mannerisms from time to time.
I have adopted the Magnum frustrated face (furrowed brow, lips rolled, mouth line extended pushing cheeks out) to the point that my wife pointed out a Magnum face last week.
The worst offense (if one chooses to see it that way) would probably be the wardrobe. MANY hawaiian shirts, or tropical shirts with epaulets, tan shorts (not TM short, but not Higgy knee length either) and cap. On vacation with my family last year in Key Largo my sis ter commented by the pool "you really want to be Magnum, don't you". I was wearing tan shorts, a light blue tropical shirt, epaulets and rolled sleeves (with tabs) and a ballcap. Oh, and boat shoes.
Oh heck . . . does anyone else sometimes think like they have a little voice?
Conch - your post reminded me of other MPI habits I have: I own a "tiger stripe" camo shirt, I've used to play paintball in. Bought it at a surplus store and it is the most expensive shirt I own! My decision to purchase a tiger stripe shirt was totally based on MPI.
Sperry Topsider boat shoes - wear 'em all the time, even in winter.
"You are three months at Dak Wei and still you crack jokes?" - Ivan
I've spent more money on MPI related stuff than I care to admit. Some on projects (belt buckle, various caps) that worked out, some that didn't. I rarely leave the house without the watch and bracelet. I usually wear an MPI cap, Ray Bans, etc. I do enjoy the Fig Newtons dunked in milk. There was an episode where TM was eating Oreos dunked in milk, and I do that as well. I've recently started needing reading glasses. I was able to find a dorky looking pair very similar to TM's. I am the same age now as TM was in season 7, I guess it's to be expected. I check out ebay motors weekly looking at Ferrari 308 GTSs. The 3 or 4 beers I have per year are almost always Coors longnecks. Watching old movies with chili dogs with cheese. I can't watch sports on TV, but watching a Tigers game while wearing my Tigers cap is on my to do list. MPI has given me a love of baseball. It has a special meaning as my dad played from the late 40s through the late 60s. Also on my to-do list, or to-buy list is a gorilla mask, rubber chicken, Tigers jersey, and aiming high, A surf-ski. Diana and I rented ocean Kayaks last week, and paddled around the Boca Grande causway. And yes, I wore my VM02 cap. All that was missing was the sack full of Coops strapped to the back. I can't go to the beach at our new spot (1111 W. 11th st, Boca Grande FL, 33921) without visions of MPI going through my head. that's the address of what I call the Magnum House on the island. Check out the pics I posted of it in the Beach Bar "Member photos" thread, and Virtual Earth. Threads like these make me take stock of just how much MPI is firmly ingrained in my personality. There are much worse things, and worse choices for a role model.
I have not picked up any of Magnums habits, I have however picked up a few of Higgins habits. Namely when some thing angers me I will go "Oh. My. GOD!" or pick out one word and repeat it like higgins would.
And...when I'm really angry at someone and plotting to get back at them in some less-than-my-higher-self manner, I'm starting to hear Thomas say something like..."If you do that, they win. Are you going to let that happen?"
I think I could do worse for a Guardian Angel than Thomas Magnum, don't you?
Isn't the ocean beautiful at sunset? So soft....so peaceful...so romantic!
My 6-year-old son uses 'Oh my God' whenever it fits - or not.
I wear my sunglasses with that kind of necklace, ribbon (no, That isn´t a correct word for that thingy, is it?) TM wears.
Sometimes I get so lucky, even I don`t believe it (TSM)
