i once watched MCGYVER tv series,,,this time ,the antagonist is an old man,invented a drug when used ,will take away your fear,your very life's fear factor,people started jumping to their death,doing things what they once dreaded to do,and they do it even it means death,,, with SMILE!!! the finale is this,,,,,the old man want to dump a truck load of this drug to the city water reservoir,when confronted by MCGYVER ,asked why would he do that ,,,the old man reply ,,,that,,,his invention is for free,, for mankind to enjoy everything ,do anything,FEAR NOTHING,[and mentioned a word for this kind of act,the word,which i forgot,] is there someone who can answer me ,will be thankful if you watch that episode for me,its a GOOD one!!!!
2006-10-04 19:01:54 · 5 answers · asked by jerry 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
I didn't see that episode, but it sounds like the word might be altruistic
2006-10-04 19:09:16 · answer #1 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Public Domain?
2006-10-04 19:05:15 · answer #2 · answered by Miz K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wasn't Altruistic was it? That is a big word for a TV show.
2006-10-04 19:24:22 · answer #3 · answered by crowdog3333 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I looked for the meaning of that word. Here it is... Hope this will answer your question...
al‧tru‧is‧tic /ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[al-troo-is-tik] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoistic).
2. Animal Behavior. of or pertaining to behavior by an animal that may be to its disadvantage but that benefits others of its kind, often its close relatives.
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[Origin: 1850–55; altru(ism) + -istic]
—Related forms
al‧tru‧is‧ti‧cal‧ly, adverb
—Synonyms 1. charitable, generous, philanthropic; benevolent, unselfish.
—Antonyms 1. self-centered, selfish, mean.
2006-10-05 04:10:39 · answer #4 · answered by Grifter Heavenspike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an ALTRUISTIC act, maybe??
2006-10-04 19:10:01 · answer #5 · answered by RyVu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋