Explosive Rats And Other Inspirations For James Bond
The Reality May Stranger Than The Fictional Character
James Bond has captured the imagination of movie goers worldwide. The fictional superspy, created by Ian Fleming, has been a staple in culture and theaters since the 1960’s. According to Forbes, the franchise has generated $16,315,134,284 over 24 movies when adjusted for inflation. Bond has also dispatched 407 bad guys since 2018.
One of the things that goes hand and hand with Bond is the clever gadgets he carries on his missions. Being a fictional character, the devices stretch into the range of the ridiculous.
- Key chains that emit stun gas or explode when “Rule Britannia” is whistled — The Living Daylights
- Exploding Toothpaste — License To Kill
- TV Watch (in 1983) — Octopussy
- Jet Pack (in 1965) — Thunderball
- Rolex watch with buzz saw and electromagnet — Live And Let Die
In the movies and novels, Great Britain has an entire government division that works on these devices, headed by a mad genius named “Q”. Believe it or not, there’s some reality behind these bizarre gadgets and the spy craft around them. Ian Fleming didn’t pull the concept of British spies using strange devices and tactics…
