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A ThinkIn with Andrew Cotter, Olive and Mabel
Scottish sports commentator Andrew Cotter became one of the surprise stars of lockdown. Or rather, his dogs did. Olive, the black one and Mabel, the golden one, are now world famous labradors. Unable to commentate live sports events, Andrew took to commentating the lives of his dogs - earning them millions of views on TH-cam. All three will join Tortoise for a world-first “PetIn” - to remember some of Olive and Mabel’s greatest hits, and reflect on what our pets have meant to us in a year where company and comfort was in painfully short supply. Please bring your furry, feathered or scaly friends with you (they don’t need to book a ticket) - we’re hoping for lots of ‘ahhhh’ and perhaps a little chaos…
Buy Andrew’s book Olive, Mabel and Me here: uk.bookshop.org/books/olive-m...
Your dog shows the world who you are. Well done Andrew.
There were two names missing when the honours went out this year Mabel and Olive Cotter they have bought bought so much joy to people's lives
That coveted prize of being told she’s a very good dog 🤣❤️❤️❤️
I truly believe that dogs are a grand gift to us from the Universe.
I think Andrew has a lovely voice and what grabs you and make you pay attention are those little bits of humor he slips in his speech.
I love Olive and Mable....Andrew is quite nice, too.
I loved the Mabel olive cotter zoom mtg! 🤣🤣🤣
I could listen to Andrew’s voice all day, very pleasant, probably because he loves his subject.
Such a joy! I really feel sorry for people who don't connect to dogs. They really are the world's most wonderful creatures.
Imagine what the fur kids think of this moment. Their master talking to a flat panel, alone in the room, adorned with some kind of punk ear/neck jewelry for an uncomfortably long time while randomly saying their names. There’s so much for them to be concerned about. 🥴😳🐾🐾
BUT, They're labs,,so all is good :D
The NHS Mental Crisis hotline will be getting a call from Olive: "He always was high-strung which is why we encouraged his interest in sports. But now he seems to have gone off his rocker."
I’ve had dogs that got mad at my talking about them, “I am in the room you know!” You’ve bern warned - STOP talking about ME”.
This made me laugh, then I cried. I miss having a dog so much, is there every a better expression of pure joy than a dog greeting you when you come home? Thank you for posting this, especially the close up snuffling dog sounds from Mabel.
This guy is funny even without dogs ( yes, of course I love Olive and Mabel and the videos). But if you want to be a good sports commentator I guess you have to be skilled at thinking on your feet. Hope he and Olive and Mabel live long and happy lives.
Agreed, his delivery is dead pan always. Didn't think anyone know his was so funny before...
The voice and accent so soothing. He and his dogs have brought great joy in hard times.
Thank you.
Wonderful interview! How can anyone not love Cotter - not to mention Olive and Mabel of course!)
He is so very witty. I am rewatching the videos and laughing as much as the 1-3-6 times watching them.
@@kathypiazza7228 He has another Hallowe'en one out. It is hilarious!
Lovely dogs, funny man thanks for making me smile.
I had no idea who this gentleman is but he and his vids are HILARIOUS!! Love his accent and totally serious expressions.
Okay Andrew, now we're going to need a schedule of your broadcasts when sports return to the world.
Love this! Thank you
PLEASE make more videos! ❤️
You do realise that when you return to “ serious commentating” everyone will be waiting for an Olive and Mabel reference ........
Ps love the book
I love these dogs and him for sharing them, Becky in Texas
The difference between your spouse and your dog:
The longer you're gone the angrier your spouse when you return home.
The longer you're gone the happier your dog when you return home. ;-)
I LOVE these talented Pups! ♥️
Delightful, witty, humorous, warm, not afraid of whimsy nor of being honest. Can you tell i'm loving this interview?! Will be recommending this talk to my friends! Thank you for this uplift!
Fwiw, I think the imagination and wit in the “commentary videos” should enhance Mr. Cotter’s reputation. Sports, too, is entertainment.
The book is well worth reading.
Stumbled across this interview by accident. I really enjoyed it. I have 3 rescue dogs , Poppy, Sorcha and Meabh , all cross breeds. Meath is half lab and as daft as a brush. Andrew has a lovely accent
Watching this video...faith in human (and dog) nature restored. And oh, my goodness, reading to the dogs. Worth a watch. Plus, while Olive is "in the shadows," I can see her white whiskers. Very distinguished.
My favourite is the Walk of Shame!
Yes. The “eating three kilos of grass” describes my Lab mix, Mandy, perfectly.
And mine!
I love the cologne ad, myself. ☺
I just saw that one:
Astounding well done.
Sublimely hilarious.
Love this 😍🐾. Had labs my entire life ( I’m a slow learner 😂). Have a male version of Mabel now .. must be mad .. 73 yr old granny and lab pup ?!!
This is a very enjoyable interview - thanks! Big fan of Olive and Mabel (okay, of Andrew too). We've had 4 Labradors over 20 years...two yellows and two chocolates. Can't say enough about how great this breed is. Talking about dogs in costumes, our first yellow male, Seamus, couldn't stand to see a dog wearing a dog coat and we'd have to scope out the dog park first before letting him off leash or he would literally shake the poor victim out of the very (usually expensive) coat. It was embarrassing, but we often joked that the other dog in the coat was asking Seamus to "get him free of the thing". Really looking forward to the book - any plans for issuing an audible version? I would love to listen to Andrew read his own work. All the best for the holidays!
Another commenter said the book is on Audible. Yes, my dog would also snatch the hat or clothes off another dog. She did it with the moral ferocity & determination required to rescue someone from sex traffickers or an abusive cult. Yes, clothes are really that repugnant to the canine soul, I learned.
We had a labrador - we left her at home once and she tore a beanbag apart - it took us hours to collect all the polystyrene balls!
All dogs can be maniacs! One of our adopted strays tore apart our month-old new car while we were getting groceries (not hot weather time). We got to the car and saw nothing but foam padding through the windows. 😳
Use a vacuum cleaner .. the voice of experience with Samantha (black lab.).
I know your post is quite old but I was so pleased to read it. I have a year old black lab and he has destroyed every toy I have given him and my kitchen chairs etc. I wondered if there was something wrong with him or me, but it appears from what you say it's quite normal. Do they ever grow up?!
@@jillyc8589 I enjoyed reading your comment. Your poor chairs! My last rescue was half black lab. She was very clingy at first (well, always, to some extent) and over the course of many weeks I gradually built up the time she could be left on her own without crying and panicking. The very first time I left her on her own for a whole half an hour I came back and found my house looking like there had been a snowstorm. It was amazing. She had found a brand new box of mansize tissues and ripped every single one into teeny tiny pieces!
Love, love, love these! And your podcast is hilarious, too!
Thank you! Love these interviews with Olive and Mabel and the other guy.
Such a treat talking with Andrew ! Wonderful interview -but camera lighting needs some work but that makes it a work in progress!
Please do an audio version of your book! Narrated by you, of course.
YES, THIS :D
Beautiful idea, he has the most wonderful voice
He has done an audio version. Its on audible
@@markc8655 Thank you! 😗
Just ordered the book, along with the audio version, on Amazon. Cannot resist that Scottish brogue.
This resonated so much as a freelancer.
Thanks and have a Safe and Happy Christmas Everyone, XXXX
Love this. 😍🐾. Had labs my whole life. Now have 9 mth Hugo ..looks like Mabel 😁. Beautiful cat too. Thinks he’s a dog! Here in Oz the little “ mixes “ 🐶. Are around $6000 !!
Very disappointed I didn't get Andrews book for Christmas! I left loads of hints.... for months .. will now go and buy it ! Great interview:)
What a great hour. The host did a great job.
This is funny to me, about cats: cats are family-oriented creatures. The reason they bring us half dead birds is because they feel a deep responsibility to keep the family healthy and well-fed. They're deeply affectionate. I suppose if you don't understand their needs they could be a bit impatient.... I don't experience that. 😏
I like both dogs and cats, but as I commented elsewhere recently, dogs will TELL you they love you, but if a cat loves you, you don't have to ask....
Amen! Also cats use a slightly different language from dogs. They stare at what they want, do a slow blink to say I trust/love you and he'd bumps.
I have been lucky enough to see that penquin march IRL (In Real Life)....it is spectacular
Love Olive ❤️ and Mabel! Love the beautiful walks in the mountains. Enjoyed your book!
Thanks Andrew for the videos posted on line there both great dogs I also have two dogs one a golden retriever and a black Labrador Thanks once again Andre Thrashed
Well said Andrew. Dogs aren’t an accessory but should be looked after for all their lives. Puppy farmers are awful.
‘Are they dogs?!’ 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I adore the one when Mabel was a little pup annoying Olive and.... all of them !
That's the best TH-cam I've seen.Absolutely lovely.Watching snuggled in bed with my 2 staffies
Good to see those girls getting stuck in lol. they really do make an otherwise shitty day absolutely fabulous 👌 👏 👍 😍 💖 ✨ 👌 👏 👍 😍 💖 ✨ 👌 👏 👍 😍
Uh oh, Treble has competition. He loves Olive too. We call him the black blob because just like Olive, you can't see any of his features on video or pictures if the area isn't completely lit, he's just a black blob.
Lo, this is soooooooo funny
“Dogs profess to know absolutely nothing.” Absolutely right.
Don't think you'll need kennels in future,Andrew. Half the nation would gladly play auntie for a few weeks
I think I'm in love...
And...the interviewer is VERY good to! xx
Very nice video...especially if you’re an animal “enabler!”. xx
I am keeping my fingers crossed that Mr C's book is in my Xmas 🎅 stocking tomorrow morning.....Mabel wants to be the star, Olive is just laid back. Happy Xmas 🎄everyone.
We desperately need Andrew Cotter to do the Sky F1 commentary, please. I'm so sick of having to turn the volume up & down, so with Andrew's calm commentary, I would love to hear his voice. Mind you, Channel 4 would then lose me as a viewer.! Andrew Cotter, Andrew Cotter, can I start something, do you think!! If he had Olive & Mabel in the box with him as well, my Sundays would be complete.
I just started watching Rugby last fall. Did you do the six nations in 2021? Will you be doing Lions tour?
"Be More Labrador"
Okay, I'll eagerly trot off to TH-cam anytime I want to see O&M ... completely forgetting & forgiving YT for raking in loads of money before AC's channel was monetized. I'll be the person my dog thinks I am.
thanks Mr. Cotter for your empathy for event workers, and astute handling of such an odd situation! What's up with the backside nibbling, my pup does that too & I always worry that it's bc she's anxious.
Rescue, rescue, rescue!!!! ADOPT. Which idiots are paying £1000 for a dog?
Exactly! There are more pure breeds in the shelters too.
Hurray, the bunny was rescued after the move!
Pity the poor bought dogs when people start dumping them (hopefully not). What happened to getting a rescue dog?
The centers are closed.
@@magpiesneedle2575 😢
Every dog needs a home. If no one purchased from a breeder what would happen to them? Of course adoption is important too if one can.
@@Mt-ue9qz I have no sympathy for Breeders many of whom do not care about animal welfare only money in their pocket. Many people buy designer dogs to elevate their own egos.
FlowerFairy “them” was the dogs. Breeder schmeeder. Lol. Not a fan of breeders either. Nevertheless, all dogs need a home.
Lovely video , but please can I add a positive comment about cats? Let's not keep on having stereotypical descriptions comparing cats and dogs they really are all individuals, just like we are! I've always had both, and some cats are extremely affectionate and some dogs are quite self contained. Let's celebrate the fact that tooth species give us poor humans a great lesson in living in the moment and being grateful for what we have - really important this year.
Andrew doesn’t suffer fools
Don't know when this was posted lord wether you will read it. Search you tube every day to see if there's a new Olive and Mabel video. I celebrate them! In NYC we've gone into another quasi lock down. Mask up the delta variant is afoot! So your videos mean more than ever to us ( my dog watches too). You should also check out the volcano in Iceland
Well, the dogs are wonderful, but that's one of the most handsome men I've ever seen. It's the cragginess I like! FYI: Yellow Labs are always "mildly idiotic," aren't they?
What is jockovitch?
A tennis player. Jelena Djokovic
It sounds uncomfortable.
I'm afraid my fish was so disgusted with the blurry intro, she made me switch you off - sorry. But I love Olive & Mabel (don't tell the fish)
God he apologizes for too many biscuits for O and M. Our dog lived on dog treats and Cheetos today. I am guilty
Yes l have a mancoon/munchkin that will almost ALWAYS bite after petting her.BUT some wanna BE a dog,that's why they're angry
I know Olive and Mabel, but who's Andrew? 🤭
Who is the interviewer? I should know...
Is he married?
I love dogs. Just dogs. Not titles. And I enjoyed this until you discussed the "prices" of breeds. It was heartbreaking. You both discussed it as if it were normal to spend ridiculous amounts when there are millions of animals, great, loving animals, euthanized in shelters yearly. Lonely souls waiting in cages. PLEASE stop the overabundance of unwanted animals, puppy mills and people breeding for money -- not love, don't fool yourselves -- just cash. You also mention that your dogs aren't spayed. You're an intelligent man, Andrew, and if you truly love animals you will help spay/neuter pets. Because people like me have to rescue/adopt the unwanted animals. We had a high of 26 rescues at once. Used up my 401k and pension for all the vet bills. Had to move from my beloved ocean home to upstate NY for more space and peace. This is what buying breeds rather than adopting does to the rescuers like me. Please. THINK.
Both dogs have been spayed. Read his book.
Shameless exploitation of innocent animals. Love it!
getting a bit boring now. was funny doing the commentaries but now tiresome