In actuality , the combination is not lethal , but could be very painful ( as seen in the test of the myth on Mythbusters ) , and John Gilchrist , who played Mikey , is alive and well .
In actuality , though the combination can be somewhat painful ( as seen in the test of the myth on '' Mythbusters '' ) , it is not lethal . 
 Additionally , John Gilchrist , who played Mikey , is alive and well .