Yes, because getting students interested in Science is a terrible idea.
This is no different than other Presidents reading to school children or touting the importance of literacy.
Quote:
Discovery spokeswoman Katherine Nelson said the experiment was included on a list of options for the president "because fans are constantly asking the MythBusters to re-test the Archimedes Solar Ray." She said the White House picked the ray test "because it provided the greatest opportunity to get students involved in (science, technology, engineering and math) in the most real way possible."
The Discovery appearance was announced Monday before the president hosted the White House Science Fair. The episode is scheduled to air Dec. 8 as part of the president's effort to "inspire young people to excel in math and science."
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I guess he would be doing a better job if he threw out the first pitch at a baseball game instead...
(because those are broadcasted by Fox lol).