Entomologist Breaks Down Bug Scenes From Movies & TV | WIRED

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  • @Chkhitoooo
    @Chkhitoooo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7829

    One thing is for sure: he definitely loves his profession.

  • @trainwreckartwork
    @trainwreckartwork 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3937

    Idk who at Wired is responsible for the brief of finding "hot, charismatic field experts with great communication skills" but they hit the jackpot with Dr Ramsey

    • @Killer_snail
      @Killer_snail 2 ปีที่แล้ว +123

      Yeah, they are always hot & funny as well as extremely knowledgeable & intelligent; I’m absolutely loving it 🤤
      It’s also nice to see they’re not playing into the loser nerd stereotype and instead making being Intelligent & knowledgeable cool again.

    • @taylorgrimes4408
      @taylorgrimes4408 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      They (not to assume Dr. Ramsey’s gender identity), are adorable.

    • @tobipickle
      @tobipickle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@taylorgrimes4408 he uses he/him pronouns

    • @XenoGen3sis
      @XenoGen3sis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It’s that smile, absolutely infectious.

    • @elpozomierda5106
      @elpozomierda5106 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@taylorgrimes4408 its a dude looks like a dude and talks like one

  • @andien8760
    @andien8760 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5052

    As a fellow scientist, Dr. Ramsey's science communication skills are on point. So smart and entertaining.

    • @xdoctorblindx
      @xdoctorblindx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      This^

    • @honestguy7756
      @honestguy7756 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      He's spreading an agenda

    • @Petie718
      @Petie718 3 ปีที่แล้ว +195

      @@honestguy7756Ah yes the bug agenda

    • @dozer11
      @dozer11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      @@Petie718 cursed bug agenda! But for real, Dr Ramsey’s got excellent science communication skills.

    • @bestplayeralive
      @bestplayeralive 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      except he was wrong about the ants many ant colonies can support multiple queens but most northern species of ants do not tolerate more than one queen. If he was incorrect about this it makes me wonder what else he is incorrect about.

  • @zk6954
    @zk6954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1419

    Theres something so adorable about entomologists. they have this bright enthusiasm and appreciation for these small creatures that most of the population isnt too crazy about- but its almost as if theyve discovered their own little tiny world of like.. bug-Narnia.

    • @Rinsuki
      @Rinsuki 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Pretty sure anybody who is passionate about such fields would seem kind of adorable in a dorky way. Works in the medical lab lol. We get excited over the strangest things.

    • @emmagbates
      @emmagbates 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      For sure! Well described

    • @kaytydid
      @kaytydid 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      One of my childhood best friends is an entomologist and she’s ALWAYS been that way. I wonder if people are just born to be entomologists 😂🤔

    • @keeper_of_the_nerd_herd
      @keeper_of_the_nerd_herd ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting fact bugs are a family of insects called hempitera. Things like cicadas and leaf hoppers are bugs. So more like a insecta-world

    • @Rvbcaboose714
      @Rvbcaboose714 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I just wish they described them correctly, they're insects not bugs. Bugs are only a very small handful of insects, like stink bugs being one example

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7554

    As someone who fears bugs, I really respect someone who's career revolves around studying bugs.

    • @elyassambas7148
      @elyassambas7148 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      Why are you every where?

    • @catnotcat9793
      @catnotcat9793 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      I see you literally every where like on literally every video I go

    • @dertythegrower
      @dertythegrower 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@elyassambas7148 Also he will set up alerts to his cellphone and when an alert comes, he uses a vpn to boost his comment to the top.. its easy to figure out when people do it... the 'crypto scam' comments do the same thing.

    • @dertythegrower
      @dertythegrower 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@catnotcat9793 he uses a vpn and multiple accounts to get top comments instantly on a new upload because he set up alerts and a vpn to boost every time he comments on the internet. Totally easy to manipulate the top comment on these sites with a simple vpn.. this guy obviously uses it.. its always anime people, and weebs, go figure.

    • @Insect_Expert1489
      @Insect_Expert1489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank you and yes I do study insects

  • @isseume
    @isseume 2 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    As a fellow entomologist, I'm so so so so glad someone finally talked about that Spongebob scene 😹

  • @ZacEckstein
    @ZacEckstein 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4206

    The flyest entomologist ever.

    • @silvervixen007
      @silvervixen007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      😼

    • @atticwind0w
      @atticwind0w 3 ปีที่แล้ว +225

      Usually this kinda wordplay bugs me, but this one did gnat.

    • @tobiasbrunner4720
      @tobiasbrunner4720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@atticwind0w delet dis

    • @lostandwastedtime
      @lostandwastedtime 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Badum-tiss! 🥁

    • @aisha02a
      @aisha02a 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@atticwind0w PLSSS DJFHJSJD

  • @SaintxGlobal
    @SaintxGlobal ปีที่แล้ว +67

    2:16 as someone who was traumatized and made to hate bugs because of this episode, it makes me so mad to
    know they’ve done this on purpose😭

  • @StarMonkies
    @StarMonkies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2103

    There is no greater joy than watching people discuss "niche" topics they are experts in. I love this series

    • @RevolutionRetroBlue
      @RevolutionRetroBlue 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I feel the same way!! It’s amazing how humans light up when we talk about our funny little niche interests. This is my fav video in the series so far

    • @tinaxlynn9157
      @tinaxlynn9157 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve felt this way for such a long time! Like, i might legitimately enjoy hearing someone talk about paint dry if they’re genuinely enthusiastic about it. Love seeing folks light up like that. Proof that there’s still magic in our world, imo.

  • @FrederickDunn
    @FrederickDunn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    Dr. Ramsey, aka Dr. Sammy, is the ultimate communicator of all things entomological, his contributions to our understanding of the insect world are just beginning. Looking forward to more!

  • @themurrrr
    @themurrrr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1897

    I hope this guy is a teacher irl, cuz I could listen to him for hours.
    There’s something captivating about him and he makes me wanna listen to what he has to say.

    • @truthsRsung
      @truthsRsung 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Now all we have to do is give him something intelligent to talk about

    • @siouxsiexymox6594
      @siouxsiexymox6594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      @@truthsRsung He can talk about Bug Type Pokemon

    • @truthsRsung
      @truthsRsung 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@siouxsiexymox6594 .....I can't.

    • @Daaaanielle
      @Daaaanielle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      100% agree. And I HATE bugs with a fiery passion. Yet here I am, listening to this guy talk about my biggest fear because I like his explanations.

    • @siouxsiexymox6594
      @siouxsiexymox6594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@truthsRsung Why not?

  • @darknesswave100
    @darknesswave100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +481

    Not only is this guy really charismatic but you can tell he truly loves his profession. He also has a way of explaining things that makes what a lot of people would call boring or uninteresting topics absolutely fascinating

  • @sophiewhiting6610
    @sophiewhiting6610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2102

    There is something so joyous about watching an expert do their thing. He's so amazing! A fantastic stage presence that never feels pretentious or unapproachable.

    • @RenstashMCDS
      @RenstashMCDS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This so much!!

    • @DARKENINGTIMES
      @DARKENINGTIMES 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yea, my mother's cousin's husband was an entomologist and once when he came over he was so fascinated by the massive bee colony living in a tree in our yard and the small hornet nest that was behind our house.

    • @angelemeana3741
      @angelemeana3741 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please don't make evil normalized please! GOD IS COMING REPENT! BEFORE IT'S LATE!!!! Be baptized with Holy Spirit and water. Deuteronomy 30:19 "I call heaven and earth to record this day against you that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing. Therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live."
      God isn't an monster God loves you and so do I. Give your life to Jesus Christ and repent of all your sins, even the ones you've committed in the past.

    • @DARKENINGTIMES
      @DARKENINGTIMES 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@angelemeana3741 what are you talking about my guy?

    • @Toywins
      @Toywins 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes!!! 💯

  • @OROgoldenpair1
    @OROgoldenpair1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +691

    As a hopeful black scientist, it is really encouraging to see one! Plus bug knowledge is cool!

    • @blixten2928
      @blixten2928 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I wish you all the luck and success in the world!!

    • @logan4114
      @logan4114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No need to tell us you’re black. Good luck in a career.

    • @tee5705
      @tee5705 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@logan4114 let ppl be excited about representation, especially wen you don’t see or know many or any that look like you when it was intentional for longer than just coincidence

    • @mrtymrtt5061
      @mrtymrtt5061 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@logan4114 u wouldn’t get it

    • @StephRae
      @StephRae 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I am so excited to so see him and even more for this comment. Exactly for this comment.

  • @thelighthousez3718
    @thelighthousez3718 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1512

    Intelligent, charismatic and very likeable!! I loved him, bring him back someday

    • @xdoctorblindx
      @xdoctorblindx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      This is already him being brought back - he's great in the Tech Support episode, too!

    • @thelighthousez3718
      @thelighthousez3718 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@xdoctorblindx oh, thanks for telling me!

    • @zeuxlaught2797
      @zeuxlaught2797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      there can easily be a much better, interesting, informative entomologist. needs a replace

    • @bblmeat6541
      @bblmeat6541 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@zeuxlaught2797 bruh💀

  • @laurenjansen6273
    @laurenjansen6273 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Words cannot express how adorable his passion and enthusiasm is

  • @headlights-go-up
    @headlights-go-up 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1960

    'So that was upsetting..'
    It certainly was, that scene is horrifying lol. This video on the other hand, very much enjoyable and I learned a lot.

    • @truthsRsung
      @truthsRsung 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Like how a butterfly REALLY looks below the surface of water?
      Or that horror movies go overboard with too many bugs.
      Keep studying comics for that premium education.

    • @notcon4md
      @notcon4md 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I kept waiting to hear this quote after reading your comment and not hearing it by the time the Fly scene came around was truly foreboding

    • @Sara3346
      @Sara3346 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@truthsRsung Mate....this is part two of a (informative video)series. If this dude is really interested(In furthering their education) I guarantee that this is not all they saw.
      Edits in parentheses for clarity.

    • @truthsRsung
      @truthsRsung 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Sara3346 ....I see a bunch of words here.
      Try completing a thought with them next time you decide to comment.

  • @ahhh4117
    @ahhh4117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +306

    This gentleman is like the best y'all have ever had, he is excellent, I love him.
    He is informative, eloquent, great sense of humor and his screen-presence is great

    • @bluebell560
      @bluebell560 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      this is my first time seeing someone use the term "screen-presence." idk why. screen-presence and stage-presence are definitely two very different things.

    • @raphnotryry
      @raphnotryry 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Okay but the Mortician was fab tho

  • @chopperhead2012
    @chopperhead2012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4577

    "There are no parasitoids that go after human beings"
    that's exactly what a parasitoid-controlled human would say...

    • @frankiefavero1666
      @frankiefavero1666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      LOL best comment ever!

    • @darknesswave100
      @darknesswave100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Looked for this comment. Faith in humanity partially restored

    • @denzeltaylor9336
      @denzeltaylor9336 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      😂😂😂

    • @BeffJezoz
      @BeffJezoz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      We gotta stay woke

    • @RealBradMiller
      @RealBradMiller 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      *Invasion of the body snatchers intensifies*

  • @mallyO
    @mallyO 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    That cockroach fact explains a lot. My dad told me once that when he went to use a label printer, it stopped working for a second, but all of a sudden it made a noise like a gun firing and a cockroach had shot out of the label printer onto the floor. It was completely flattened, but still alive.

  • @Laladust
    @Laladust 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1677

    This man standing at the footsteps of his career:
    "super model or bug scientist?"

    • @truthsRsung
      @truthsRsung 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Since he failed to notice a butterfly underwater, I don't think that's a real question.

    • @natashaiggwilv7193
      @natashaiggwilv7193 3 ปีที่แล้ว +149

      @@truthsRsung It is in a air globe that Sandy lives, thats why Bob and Patrick are using a globe full of water around their heads

    • @truthsRsung
      @truthsRsung 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@natashaiggwilv7193 and the fly video is in SpongeBob's head...thoughts and imagination.....not a close-up of the butterfly

    • @pumpkinwarrior7138
      @pumpkinwarrior7138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      @@truthsRsung have you seen spongebob?

    • @silvervixen007
      @silvervixen007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maybe he is both?

  • @shabath
    @shabath 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Fun fact: in the snowpiercer movie, the food processor was originally full of human bodies, but in test showings they decided it was too extreme, and replaced it with bugs.

    • @emmett_tobias
      @emmett_tobias 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      That would’ve been much cooler of a realization. Like people can eat bugs.

    • @Silver_wind_1987_
      @Silver_wind_1987_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They could of used bones...

    • @hexamael9458
      @hexamael9458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      that is horrifying

    • @lizk.4937
      @lizk.4937 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      This would have hit so much harder, like the first time I saw this I was like,, okay, so what? Now I'm sad we didn't get the "body disposal" angle :(

    • @_milkysoup
      @_milkysoup 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I understand the switch because it would’ve actually made it a horror film but it’s unfortunate because it’s definitely more striking morally

  • @lifestream1689
    @lifestream1689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +773

    I remember laughing REALLY hard at that spongebob butterfly scene when I was younger, still holds up

    • @topikbagusid
      @topikbagusid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      and i just laughing out loud today seeing that scene again in this video 😂

    • @CRIZZIEE
      @CRIZZIEE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I had to pause the video I was laughing so hard. 🤣

    • @joeytheecho9123
      @joeytheecho9123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Bruh I hated it😭😭😭

    • @Misto_deVito6009
      @Misto_deVito6009 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Finally someone speaking my language!

  • @MsAdlerHolmes
    @MsAdlerHolmes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +776

    Dr Ramsey: the bugs don't care about you. They're not interested in you. They don't want you.
    Me: a minute ago I was afraid of bugs, but now I want them to love me.

    • @arthurlam751
      @arthurlam751 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Parasites are a different story.

    • @falleithani5411
      @falleithani5411 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@arthurlam751 Parasites care about you in the way oil companies care about the environment.

    • @ilicia_08
      @ilicia_08 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      He lies! 😩 Mosquitoes love me. Other people won’t get bit, but I’ll get bit! Not fair 😢

    • @Toywins
      @Toywins 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂

    • @Toywins
      @Toywins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ilicia_08 me too. I can be sitting next to my whole family and I'm the ONLY one getting tore up! 😩😂😂😂

  • @MikeMozzaro
    @MikeMozzaro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +484

    I love how even an entomologist as enthusiastic as him is slightly weirded out by things like how flies eat and the messed up nature of wasp lifecycles. I know it makes perfect sense: but it still amuses me.

    • @natm2443
      @natm2443 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought wasps couldn’t get scarier.

    • @tweekbrews5623
      @tweekbrews5623 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love when people in a hobby or profession contradict themselves 😂 I'm a huge tarantula hobbyist but sometimes even I get scared when mine lunge at me

  • @Zanockthael
    @Zanockthael 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    5:23 "His reaction to that, was not overblown."
    Easily the funniest thing I've heard in any of these critique videos.

  • @jalcome4201
    @jalcome4201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +665

    Knowing so much jargo, being so knowledgeable about the field and doing it all in front of a camera with no script. How can he still be that radiating?

    • @ABreadlessDuck
      @ABreadlessDuck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +98

      That's what happens when you get to have a career aligned with your interests.

    • @kaspinet
      @kaspinet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@ABreadlessDuck one of the truest comments ever

    • @User-54631
      @User-54631 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I wonder why they titled it bug expert and not entomologist

    • @brunnomenxa
      @brunnomenxa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@User-54631,
      The lay public would not understand and consequently would not see the video.

    • @jalcome4201
      @jalcome4201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@therealJamieJoy commented this when there were 20 comments, the fk u want (*・~・*)

  • @fovosprodromus5020
    @fovosprodromus5020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +313

    SpongeBob literally contributed to my fear of butterflies and I find out 18 years later that it was a fat lie. Thank you bug guy

    • @saharah101
      @saharah101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Same I hated that episode

    • @casir.7407
      @casir.7407 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      it used to anger me so much as a kid, i was a huge fan of bugs and had a book full of close up images of them. i recognized the one in the episode as a fly straight away, partly because of the buzzing and of the lack of the long tongue. this video really feels like a validation.

    • @cole2368
      @cole2368 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@casir.7407 im happy u got this gotcha moment years later

    • @KazehareRaiden
      @KazehareRaiden ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I knew that the butterfly footage they used was a fly, but not which species of fly. It was still... unnerving though

    • @Misto_deVito6009
      @Misto_deVito6009 ปีที่แล้ว

      As someone who always loved bugs, i would try to freak out my sisters by making them watch that with me

  • @fnargler
    @fnargler 3 ปีที่แล้ว +643

    As a fan of entomology, I like this guy. He clearly loves what he does and brings a lot of enthusiasm to his answers and analysis.

    • @Trund27
      @Trund27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He’s fantastic.

  • @bolboretadelume
    @bolboretadelume ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dr. Ramsey has such amazing communication skills! It's a joy to listen to him 😍

  • @TheGPFilmMaker
    @TheGPFilmMaker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +604

    I cannot get over the sentence "honeybees are legit vegetarian" - haha! Fantastic video!

    • @GenkoNoMiko
      @GenkoNoMiko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Honeybees, yes. But vulture bees... 😅

  • @gamerchick8726
    @gamerchick8726 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Dr. Ramseys conclusion is the exact reason I got into my major (forensics) in the first place. I saw these portrayals on tv and was curious about the legitimacy of it and did my own research. When I started to learn the facts I found I was genuinely interested in it to a point where I wanted to make it my career.

  • @IraBolohan
    @IraBolohan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +431

    Would love to see more of Dr. Ramsey please.
    His enthusiasm is contagious! Never thought I'd enjoy a bug video this much 😄

    • @gelatinemonkey
      @gelatinemonkey 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      m.th-cam.com/channels/CkcKXygyHLtPoYuULl2Enw.htmlvideos

  • @bosk129
    @bosk129 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This guy needs his own show! Such charisma.

  • @notlobparrot3057
    @notlobparrot3057 3 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    Dr. Ramsey is awesome. I am a recovering Entomophobe, and not only did I manage to watch this entire video, but I learned all kinds of cool stuff and laughed along the way. Bravo, Doc.

    • @miathemouse5659
      @miathemouse5659 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Phoenix 𝙾𝚙𝚎𝚗 𝙼𝚢 PROFILE that exact thought crossed my mind while watching this.

    • @jaguatiriricaa1153
      @jaguatiriricaa1153 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Congrats for managing to overcome your fear!

    • @darknesswave100
      @darknesswave100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Overcoming a fear is no easy feat. Big congrats on that one

    • @notlobparrot3057
      @notlobparrot3057 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you to all the lovely people congratulating me on overcoming my fear 😊

    • @angelicpretty777
      @angelicpretty777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      its awesome that u managed to overcome it! im working on trying to get over my arachnophobia. as cliche and common as it is, it actually has hindered my day to day life sometimes, and it's no joke. i'm hoping i can be successful in getting over it!

  • @illeatthat
    @illeatthat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a beautiful man. Mesmerised by his eyes, I paid attention to every word.
    Thanks.

  • @Jazzy_Waffles
    @Jazzy_Waffles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +359

    Seriously can’t get enough of this guy! I’ll drop everything to listen to this guy teach me.

    • @gelatinemonkey
      @gelatinemonkey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      His old YT channel m.th-cam.com/channels/CkcKXygyHLtPoYuULl2Enw.htmlvideos

    • @krspykreme5951
      @krspykreme5951 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@gelatinemonkey how did you find that

    • @voodoosleeper
      @voodoosleeper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      He's very easy on the eyes too ngl.

    • @Jazzy_Waffles
      @Jazzy_Waffles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@voodoosleeper 100% agree

    • @laurenbader1566
      @laurenbader1566 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@voodoosleeper its his skin. i need to know his skincare routine

  • @ximecreature
    @ximecreature ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This guy is just amazing. Funny, charismatic, truly knowledgeable.... He's by far not in my field yet I would listen to him for ages.

  • @kellylyons1038
    @kellylyons1038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +323

    He's so charismatic that even i watched this and im terrified of bugs. Definitely got the jibblies several times tho 😨

    • @ZP916
      @ZP916 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same!

    • @leonalivingston8041
      @leonalivingston8041 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I more listened to this video lol! Def turned my head for most of this!

    • @Nora-mb1cx
      @Nora-mb1cx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@leonalivingston8041 same lmaoo

    • @russelljohnson7004
      @russelljohnson7004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Shoutout to the jibblies

  • @ShayMiW
    @ShayMiW 3 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    I've never seen an entomologist, let alone a black entomologist. I love this so much 🖤
    °before anyone asks, the fact he's black is important due to diversity and representation of a certain type of people you hardly/never see in certain fields°

    • @ep6600
      @ep6600 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I bet you haven't seen an etymologist either, they're rarer than entomologists.

    • @ShayMiW
      @ShayMiW 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@ep6600 I actually have a family member that's an etymologist

    • @chetan1329
      @chetan1329 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ep6600 both are the same thing ??

    • @KitKatWiffleBallBat
      @KitKatWiffleBallBat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@chetan1329 No. Etymology is the study of words and their origins. I only know this because I like having a decent vocabulary.
      You have Google, my friend...What did the Entomologist say at the end of the video about curiosity and doing your own research? That's exactly why.
      You should be more curious in life.

    • @chetan1329
      @chetan1329 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KitKatWiffleBallBat ohhh, yes i've already googled before commenting, and i found entomology. maybe some problem. thanks for clearing it out

  • @FoNgThOnG
    @FoNgThOnG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +392

    We need daily, hour long shows of just Sammy talking about bugs.

    • @gelatinemonkey
      @gelatinemonkey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      m.th-cam.com/channels/CkcKXygyHLtPoYuULl2Enw.htmlvideos

    • @suzandefneklc8167
      @suzandefneklc8167 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      he needs a podcast where he talks about bugs. id listen to that, so interesting

    • @ZackZick96
      @ZackZick96 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Seconded

  • @JohnOhkumaThiel
    @JohnOhkumaThiel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is the best of these episodes I’ve seen. This guy should have his own series for kids on Saturday mornings.

  • @kingofravens215
    @kingofravens215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +253

    Seeing that SpongeBob scene again as an adult is far less terrifying than when you’re a child 😅

    • @truthsRsung
      @truthsRsung 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So the lesson about irrational fears worked for you?
      Do you think Sammy understands how the viewer get to see SpongeBob's thoughts and feelings through video clips of real life?
      Or that that butterfly visited SpongeBob under water?

    • @Penguinmanereikel
      @Penguinmanereikel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Speak for yourself

    • @Deathisdark05
      @Deathisdark05 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      100% speak for yourself. That scene still freaks me out.

  • @herzogsbuick
    @herzogsbuick ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have some highly technical skills I use on a regular basis with those who don't, and consider myself ok at communicating. Watching Professor Ramsey is inspiring. There's a dry wit and succinctness -- "Insects have motivations, that are not even remotely foreign to our own. They want food. The vast majority of them do not eat people." Well said.

  • @moderategiantx3374
    @moderategiantx3374 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I LOVE this man. I hate bugs but to see him so passionate and energetic about them somehow makes them less terrifying. He's amazing.

  • @miashinbrot8388
    @miashinbrot8388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    I particularly appreciated the distinction between parasites who want to keep their hosts alive, and parasitoids that don't. I knew about some of the parasitic wasps and such, but I had no idea of the different terminology between them and true parasites. Fleas, for instance, would be parasites, I assume.

    • @kennydiesagain3949
      @kennydiesagain3949 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, fleas feed on blood and are thus parasitic

  • @franck-oliviernoah-jong5241
    @franck-oliviernoah-jong5241 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    I think I speak for everyone when I say we all wanted Dr. Ramsey back

    • @gelatinemonkey
      @gelatinemonkey 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      m.th-cam.com/channels/CkcKXygyHLtPoYuULl2Enw.htmlvideos

    • @darknesswave100
      @darknesswave100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh 100%. He could do a video like this on the daily and I'd watch them in an instant

  • @GraceWhip
    @GraceWhip 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    His whole vibe makes me smile! A lot of bugs creep me out, but people like him help me less nervous around them. The enthusiasm and delight is infectious!

  • @msredux
    @msredux 3 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    I really, really dislike bugs, But I love him, I could listen to him talk about bugs all day.

    • @gelatinemonkey
      @gelatinemonkey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      m.th-cam.com/channels/CkcKXygyHLtPoYuULl2Enw.htmlvideos

  • @natm2443
    @natm2443 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I hate bugs with my entire heart (my body had spasms when he talked about the parasitoids and I remembered that video of a poor slug 😭😭) but I couldn’t stop watching this. He’s so charismatic and smart 🥺

  • @VlogFelipe
    @VlogFelipe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    I had never considered that people allergic to shellfish could potentially also have a problem eating bugs. It makes sense

    • @tweekbrews5623
      @tweekbrews5623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's because shellfish are in the same category as insects and arachnids (arthropoda) because they're invertebrates :)

  • @perspicaciouscritic
    @perspicaciouscritic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Soooo good in front of the camera. Dr. Sammy Ramsey is a natural.

  • @AkBirdman17
    @AkBirdman17 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    This guy is an amazing communicator. Would love if this was recurring. He is so intelligent and like when he speaks I have no follow up questions in regards to stuff that he may have missed/misspoke, like he is so good at covering everything in a few sentences. Like all my follow up questions are just things regarding how interesting his facts are

  • @sdsith
    @sdsith 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I know this video was posted a while ago but it just came up for me today and I have to say, out of all the presenters I've watched, on this channel and others, Sammy is definitely a new favorite. Presenting style was awesome and knowledge was on point (I know nothing about bugs so I'm assuming haha). Hope to see more!

  • @resourceress7
    @resourceress7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    This guy has the joy and enthusiasm of LeVar Burton, but with bugs instead of children's books.

    • @msswiper3019
      @msswiper3019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And a similar tone and affect!!

  • @alexreid1173
    @alexreid1173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    “The vast majority of them do not eat people” oh boy he really thought that was going to be helpful

  • @RougeStatus911
    @RougeStatus911 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I've been seeing Sam on a few different channels lately, and I have to say, this man just embodies excellence. Brilliant and a personality so positive and engaging that its impossible not to watch for me lol

  • @ImVeryOriginal
    @ImVeryOriginal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    He is hands down the most stylish entomologist I've ever seen. Which sounds a bit like a backhanded compliment but you know what I mean.

  • @pingidjit
    @pingidjit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    2nd video with him and I still want more. This guy is so interesting. Even when talking about something gross that we or bugs do.

    • @jo-vf8jx
      @jo-vf8jx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is his 3rd if I’m not mistaken. The 1st one is with the cicadas.

    • @pingidjit
      @pingidjit 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jo-vf8jx Ill have to check it out! Thx

  • @fumbly_figs2301
    @fumbly_figs2301 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’ve never seen an entomologist with so much swag

  • @Christopher0601
    @Christopher0601 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Give this guy a netflix docuseries - this guy should be the David Attenborough of Bugs

    • @gelatinemonkey
      @gelatinemonkey 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      m.th-cam.com/channels/CkcKXygyHLtPoYuULl2Enw.htmlvideos

    • @Christopher0601
      @Christopher0601 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gelatinemonkey Wow, perfect!

  • @TheAdrift
    @TheAdrift 3 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    Fun lil fact about the scene in Alien: the actors witnessing the chest-burster WERE NOT TOLD that the alien would come out of his chest! The director knew, obviously, and the guy on the table was told, but everyone else just saw “the alien appears” in their script for that scene. All those shocked reactions, including the “aaahhh my god!” one? Genuine shock!

    • @ImVeryOriginal
      @ImVeryOriginal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Shame it's not true. Of course they knew what will happen, they just didn't realise there is going to be so much blood sprayed over them.

  • @muchwithamouthdogepool255
    @muchwithamouthdogepool255 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I'm glad you brought him back. I love his explanations on the previous one.

  • @cheyenneeren8051
    @cheyenneeren8051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Listening to Dr Sammy talk about bug scenes feels like watching movies with my cousin (whom is an entomologist as well) I love her and loved this

  • @lifeoflycan2037
    @lifeoflycan2037 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    We love Dr. Ramsey, thanks for bringing him back.

  • @peurchao6935
    @peurchao6935 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Sammy is so adorable. He just seems like he’s genuinely passionate about his profession and loves sharing his knowledge. It’s always nice to see someone who loves what they do and is happy to share ❤️

  • @jaisappal6931
    @jaisappal6931 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think what makes Dr. Sammy so enjoyable to listen to is you can hear how passionate he is about his area of expertise! That passion and interest is contagious to the people listening (at least for myself anyway)

  • @xjudgexdreddx
    @xjudgexdreddx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I went into this video not thinking it’d be terribly interesting, but his delivery was spectacular and drew me in. Please bring him back!

  • @MajCyric
    @MajCyric 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I remember back in grammar school years, my sugar cube building project was the only one to not get "attacked" by ants.. Because I knew that ants won't cross cinnamon so I lined the outer border with it.. Ended up earning bonus points for that after explaining to the teacher why I used cinnamon, that being because to ants there are volatile compounds in cinnamon that will repel or kill them if they try crossing it..

    • @XSemperIdem5
      @XSemperIdem5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Huh * buys bottles of cinnamon *

  • @lwj93
    @lwj93 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I legit got goosebumps when he was talking about how flys feed

  • @craziewill
    @craziewill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love it... He sounds so smart and his ability to communicate and minimise any technical jargons for us regular viewers..

  • @HouseMDaddict
    @HouseMDaddict 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This guy is literally my favorite! Please bring him back like weekly!

  • @Natalie-ds3ok
    @Natalie-ds3ok 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Would love to see him react to scenes revolving around the forensic entomology, like those used in the tv shows CSI and Bones

    • @tweekbrews5623
      @tweekbrews5623 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm currently studying forensic entomology! I'd love to react to scenes around that myself but I can't think of any shows or movies with them in

  • @bucinto
    @bucinto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the aplauses at the end, I joined them! I love this guy, his passion and curiosity!

  • @sthero123
    @sthero123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Technique Critiques are THE BEST. And Dr. Ramsey is unbelievably charismatic! I was hooked on every word. So engaging.

  • @Horticarter41
    @Horticarter41 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the way he says, while adjusting his cuffs, "well that's used for mate selection" was so smooth. Lol

  • @Axqu7227
    @Axqu7227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Dr. Ramsey is wonderful and I love hearing him talk about arthropods!
    Also: I learned something about shellfish allergies and insect protein that could very well save a life!

  • @laomein6199
    @laomein6199 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love this guys socials. He’s pages are so cool and full of beautiful images of himself with insects

  • @s3cr3tsquar333
    @s3cr3tsquar333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    my man needs to have his own show.
    i need this man to have his own show.

  • @sukai121
    @sukai121 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I want to be a forensic entomologist in the future and it is so stressful telling people how harmless “scary” looking bugs are. I try my best to explain the benefits of insects and how they literally don’t even want to eat or attack humans. But at least I’m the one they call to take a spider out of the house instead of them killing it

    • @pamelabassett
      @pamelabassett ปีที่แล้ว

      My, Dearly Departed, Maternal Aunt would Catch 🕷 Spiders, Big and Small and take Them Outside, to Release Them! I do My Best, to do the Same, with Other Bugs, as Well Because, I can't Bear the Thought of Killing Them, when They Accidentally come into the House.

  • @edwardmcmullin4113
    @edwardmcmullin4113 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Dr. Sammy Ramsey is my hero! Love the information provided along with the humor. Thank you for doing this video. My sisters still clown me for my dislike/fear of bugs. I understand bugs better now and their nature 😊

  • @jackbuster6553
    @jackbuster6553 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the way he explains things and his tone of voice is very enjoyable

  • @jrdeborja0000
    @jrdeborja0000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love that he justified how the scientists in Alien wouldnt just be staring but recording things. Or something lile that.

  • @Egippy
    @Egippy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Aw his little smile when Wall-E came on was so cute.

  • @Sam1mitchell12
    @Sam1mitchell12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Could listen to this guy all day

  • @Xavis0
    @Xavis0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this dude. I could sit and listen to Dr. Ramsey talk about bugs for hours.

  • @nompilokhanyile8100
    @nompilokhanyile8100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm so glad he's back. I really enjoyed him talking about bugs last time

  • @HarveyLenn
    @HarveyLenn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    As an aspiring entomologist, I'm super hyped over this

  • @BREAKERisDEAD
    @BREAKERisDEAD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Dr. Ramsey is back!! I love how charismatic he is!

  • @cristinaf3844
    @cristinaf3844 3 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    “So honey bees are LEGIT vegetarians…” lmao. Love Dr. Sammy videos. So entertaining and informative.

  • @SophiaRavenna
    @SophiaRavenna 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Dr. Ramsey is so charming and entertaining!

  • @Jefferson_starkid
    @Jefferson_starkid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I absolutely adore this guy. Could listen to him talk forever. he's so animated and really keeps your attention.

  • @KatDJZ
    @KatDJZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Yay! So excited to see him back. His first video was so good.

  • @bradmiller6621
    @bradmiller6621 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really love this guy's energy and way of explaining things in an entertaining fashion. I think he needs his own TV show

  • @nadzingers
    @nadzingers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am thoroughly caught up with the really eloquent and very understandable explanations by Dr. Ramsey. Didn't know I could stand bugs this much!

  • @saptarshi54
    @saptarshi54 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aye man, this is awesome, I lost it at "certified bop". This needs 1 mil views for sure.

  • @alexb5351
    @alexb5351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Bugs have never been so interesting. This guy is awesome.

  • @JohnJacobJingleheimerSchmidt7
    @JohnJacobJingleheimerSchmidt7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I LOVE this guy omg. Bring him back for a part two!!

  • @nicksirna
    @nicksirna 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I love this guy’s personality and attitude, I could listen to him talk for hours 👌

  • @SunnyniteDesigns
    @SunnyniteDesigns ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This series is EVERYTHING. Awesome presenters. 👌