Thanks for all the messages. Olive and Mabel thank you as well. I'm still trying to talk them into a third, deciding match, but contract talks have stalled.
I would be happy to step in as a mediator. I use a particularly effective technique called the belly rub, sometimes enhanced with the chin scratch. May I be of service? Or is this all a ruse by you and your cohorts to build up anticipation and a bigger worldwide audience? If so, it is working, but we can't hold out much longer.
An idea, Mr. Cotter. Why not create a best two out of three contest with an online wagering site where people around the world can place their bets on the three contests and all proceeds go to one or more of the UK charities supporting the COVID-19 fight. Get some wealthy folks to match bets. You would get pre-battle network coverage in the U.S., where I heard about it, and likely around the world. Game of Bones and The Breakfast Grand Final were just warm-ups for the final three contests. My money's on Olive for the snooze on the couch.
There's a fundamental dynamic at work here in terms of how animals play. A very important animal study was done that showed that across all species, a dominant (stronger) animal will allow a weaker animal to "win" about 20% of the time. This is an important precursor to empathy and theory of mind that has more fully developed in humans. This 20% demonstrates a spirit of kinship and cooperation among a family or group. In this case, Olive was holding out the bone, knowing at some point she would allow Mabel to seize it. Her look to the owner at the end was not "oh, gee I'm so sad she took it", but rather "see, I am strong but also generous to Mabel". I used to have a couple of min pins that did the EXACT same thing. I would give them both one of those fried pig ears that are really hard for chewing. After a small amount of chewing, the female would take hers and go hide it. The stronger male would the put his on display and let her see it. Eventually, he would let the female finally (after some playful back and forth) swipe his pig ear and run off with it. Then he would give me that sort of sly look like "see Dad, I'm just being nice to her". Then of course he would go find the pig ear that she had hidden, she would act angry that he found it and want it back, and the game would continue!
I'm so happy for Mable, after the questionable bowl placing incident. It's a pleasure to be able to witness two great doggies go paw to paw, truely a golden age of sport.
@Finbar Mcallister Yes, the mob was certainly involved. Bookmakers up and down the country reported irregular barking patterns in the lead up to that final.
Doug Scott Indeed, foul deeds were afoot. Well-placed sources report Tania Harding’s boyfriend was observed stepping off a private jet, leaving in a dark SUV with heavily tinted windows. Is it any surprise Mable’s bowl placer was hobbled?
@@JP-ic2ze He tweeted she got a biscuit. And it landed well with me because of my American memories of ABC Wide World Sports _"The thrill of victory, and the _*_agony_*_ of defeat"_ [Which I'm sure is here somewhere on YT]
After seeing several of these sportscasters narrating details of their lives I’ve really come to appreciate that its an art. It’s quick witted, Astute, observant, and poetic.
LIKE THE SUPER BOWLS OVER HERE, WE WILL REWATCH THIS OVER AND OVER AGAIN YEAR AFTER YEAR TO RELIVE THE INTENSITY OF THIS WORLD FAMOUS, BUT DAILY COMPETITION!!! THANK YOU Susan
I understand that you’re a person with a life and adult responsibilities, but we need you Andrew. This is the news coverage the world needs. 🙏 *In all sincerity, thank you for creating these 🙏- this has brought much joy to me and my family. #BLESS
Fans across the world are screaming for a grudge rematch of these two titans. This series has no limits and I'm sure the bookies are drooling. The commercial opportunities could be the foundation of the economic recovery we all will need!
These are seriously some of the funniest and best videos I have ever seen, laugh out loud good. Highlights the skill of a good sports commentator for sure and arguably the superiority of the UK variety and that's coming from a Yank. Thank you for this.
I have to watch every day. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to listen to the deadpan commentary of Mr. Andrew Cotter. Surely he is the greatest sports announcer living today.
‘Her mind will be .. empty’ Poor Mabel lol. With no sports events, we’re missing your dulcet tones, so please do more of these. Olive & Mabel are adorable 😍
Andrew, on behalf of everyone, thank you for giving us the gift of seeing your beautiful fur-babies, and for putting much-needed joy and smiles in/on us during troubled times.
So funny! I’m really enjoying your book, Olive, Mabel and Me so thought I would watch your first videos. No wonder they have brought so much joy to so many especially during very difficult times in our lives 🫶
This is, without doubt, THE best commentary of all time (bar the dog bowl feeding time). Andrew Cotter, I salute you and your amazing dogs. God bless you. This and the dog feeding are my highlight of the unfortunate situation we're in. May the BBC or other broadcasters give you an alternative commentary programme. I've lost count of the times I've watched both videos of Mabel and Olive. I thought Shane Williams going over in injury time against your home team was good - nothing compared to this. Stay safe Mr. Cotter.
When we dont have sports, but we are still blessed with the outstanding commentary from Andew Cotter @admcotter - making each day of solitary confinement that bit better...
He is such a wordsmith! Ability to control your emotions with the intensity of that Noble Scots accent, wether O&M or whichever sport he’s on! Brilliant, Cheers
Love all the Olive and Mabel videos but this one must be my favourite. Hilarious and tragi-comic with sweet Olive's disappointed face at the end. Priceless. Thank you Mr Cotter.
Justice is done. Mable was robbed in game 1 after a questionable bowl placing incident. There was no way she's gonna lose that one given the technique she has which is undoubtedly way beyond her age. Kudos to Olive for giving it a tough fight, but Mable deserved it. The baton has been passed and the Sport of bones is truly in good paws now.
Better than the news! I now have to watch this at least twice a day as a feel good fix. "Thoughts of what might have been." Excellent line. Gets me everytime.
Please, please, please make more of these wonderful vids! Tears of laughter every time! 🤣 Thanks so much for lifting our spirits during this uncertain time......
Olive got too cocky and complacent. Unusual to see with a dog of such experience who has seen and done it all before. But fair play to Mabel, the exuberance of youth and that never say die attitude got her the win in the end.
Yeah it makes me worried for Olive's future in the sport. Too often, we see veterans underestimate their opponents. They lose focus with the media attention and endorsements. Just last year, Chow Mix signed Olive for a three-year advertisement deal with several media appearances. That had to take away from her regular training schedule. It's hard to see Olive unravel this way. Great legend of the sport. Should retire while her reputation is intact.
Please keep these coming! Between being quarantined for Covid (I personally know 10 who have it), my husband's stage 4 cancer, beloved family members with mental health issues, tornadoes tearing through our area, I need all the laughs I can get.
Tina S. I’m two weeks late, but I just wanted to send you some love and a virtual squeeze of support. You have an unfairly heavy burden piled onto your shoulders it seems, but the fact that you still have your eyes and your heart open to a bit of laughter bodes well for you, sweetheart. Take care and stay safe. Suzanne
REMMINGTON, is our Liver /Red Merle 1/2 retriever 1/2 Australian shepherd. He was a "thrown away" "designer" dog until we found each other. Bless his heart ... he was dumped out on a busy highway... and had the sense to hide in a large culvert away from traffic. I love him dearly... we've had him for months now.
Mr. Cotter, Olive and Mabel are truly blessed to call you "Dad". I found this by happenstance when searching at our local library for a good story about a black Labrador Retriever, (we adopted a puppy just a few months ago and love him to pieces!), and your book came up! I read the synopsis, and here I am! Truly wish you had more of these gems, but will certainly enjoy reading your book, as well as replaying these 2 as often as desired/needed. Bravo, Sir!
I have watched this plus the other three Mabel and Olive videos so many times I can almost call the play by play word for word ! They are so funny and give one a break from all the troublesome news that fills the news!
Thank you for making these. It’s given us genuine happiness to the point of tears. Your’ve done something great here for many people. May Karma smile upon you and your dogs.
Please Mr. Andrew Cotter, post more and more of these...not only are we all missing live sporting events, but your commentating on Mabel and Olive's competitions gives me such a giggle in my belly I can't stop watching them! PLEASE, MORE!
Thanks for all the messages. Olive and Mabel thank you as well. I'm still trying to talk them into a third, deciding match, but contract talks have stalled.
mrandrewcotter Good form my friend. These vids, and your good spirit have been most beneficial during these times of uncertainty. Much love x
Perhaps Management could be flexible on the issue of biscuits? Is that the sticking point?
I would be happy to step in as a mediator. I use a particularly effective technique called the belly rub, sometimes enhanced with the chin scratch. May I be of service? Or is this all a ruse by you and your cohorts to build up anticipation and a bigger worldwide audience? If so, it is working, but we can't hold out much longer.
An idea, Mr. Cotter. Why not create a best two out of three contest with an online wagering site where people around the world can place their bets on the three contests and all proceeds go to one or more of the UK charities supporting the COVID-19 fight. Get some wealthy folks to match bets. You would get pre-battle network coverage in the U.S., where I heard about it, and likely around the world. Game of Bones and The Breakfast Grand Final were just warm-ups for the final three contests. My money's on Olive for the snooze on the couch.
Oh gosh please the world NEEDS this!
Coming back, 2 years later, and again crying with how much I love this video.
Ditto. Only now 2023 is half gone. Long live Mable and Olive
Wise up
4 years and still keeping the faith. :) Remembering how weird life was at that moment and how much this helped for a while.
Your next visit is overdue 😅
There’s either 769,000 people who viewed this or 769 people who watched this 1,000 times. Both seem possible
I watched it several times already
1000 here..easy.
1.1 mil, now. And I'm a few of those,
with a few hundred likely happening down the road 😏
I sent it to everyone at work and my family!
I watched it at least 10 times.
It's not possible to watch these just once.
I've watched this one SO MANY times! Agree!
I'm here for the third time in one day!
@@ellyclark1299 Me too!
I’m on the twelfth.
A client who is a veterinarian TOLD me to watch this last Friday....I keep coming back to it! SOOO adorable! the commentating is SPOT-ON!
4 yrs on.Still keep coming back Every one.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💜
I don't even like sports but have watched this eight times. Riveting and suspenseful. "and her mind will be ... empty".
Agreed. I reckon Dog Sports - or D-Sports will be the next Big Thing after the lockdown is over. These commentaries are sheer genius.
I have no interest in sports, but suddenly these dogs are my athletic heroes!
There's a fundamental dynamic at work here in terms of how animals play. A very important animal study was done that showed that across all species, a dominant (stronger) animal will allow a weaker animal to "win" about 20% of the time. This is an important precursor to empathy and theory of mind that has more fully developed in humans. This 20% demonstrates a spirit of kinship and cooperation among a family or group. In this case, Olive was holding out the bone, knowing at some point she would allow Mabel to seize it. Her look to the owner at the end was not "oh, gee I'm so sad she took it", but rather "see, I am strong but also generous to Mabel". I used to have a couple of min pins that did the EXACT same thing. I would give them both one of those fried pig ears that are really hard for chewing. After a small amount of chewing, the female would take hers and go hide it. The stronger male would the put his on display and let her see it. Eventually, he would let the female finally (after some playful back and forth) swipe his pig ear and run off with it. Then he would give me that sort of sly look like "see Dad, I'm just being nice to her". Then of course he would go find the pig ear that she had hidden, she would act angry that he found it and want it back, and the game would continue!
I agree. I’m not ever interested in sports, but I can’t stop watching this.
It's not really about sports. It's about life.
Olive looks so woefully at the camera as “she only has herself to blame...”
Her eyes had me feeling so bad for her 🥺
Yes, that was my favorite part.
"bad dog" 😂😭
I'm so happy for Mable, after the questionable bowl placing incident. It's a pleasure to be able to witness two great doggies go paw to paw, truely a golden age of sport.
SixEightySeven 🤣🤣🤣 so true! Bring on the dog olympics! This is our sports hit for 2020!
@Finbar Mcallister Yes, the mob was certainly involved. Bookmakers up and down the country reported irregular barking patterns in the lead up to that final.
Yes, she needed that win - she was robbed at the Dogs' Breakfast Finals!
I adore how many ppl are commenting on this and referencing other matches 😂
Doug Scott
Indeed, foul deeds were afoot. Well-placed sources report Tania Harding’s boyfriend was observed stepping off a private jet, leaving in a dark SUV with heavily tinted windows.
Is it any surprise Mable’s bowl placer was hobbled?
"The coveted price of being told.. she's a very good dog"
I can't stop laughing.
Bad dog... :(
I love the comic timing and punchline... even though she’s clearly a very good dog x
@@JP-ic2ze He tweeted she got a biscuit. And it landed well with me because of my American memories of ABC Wide World Sports _"The thrill of victory, and the _*_agony_*_ of defeat"_ [Which I'm sure is here somewhere on YT]
Thank you for a fantastic final... Patience and ready to pounce at the critical time always wins victory !
Prize not price. But yeah, this was pretty great.Peace.
After seeing several of these sportscasters narrating details of their lives I’ve really come to appreciate that its an art. It’s quick witted,
Astute, observant, and poetic.
I agree with all you’ve said. Incredibly talented, creative.
Agreed!
The gift of gab. Like William Macy in Seabiscuit. 🐎
Dog lover from California! Got "Olive, Mabel & Me" as a Christmas gift. All the best to those two beautiful trouble makers. ;+)
LIKE THE SUPER BOWLS OVER HERE, WE WILL REWATCH THIS OVER AND OVER AGAIN YEAR AFTER YEAR TO RELIVE THE INTENSITY OF THIS WORLD FAMOUS, BUT DAILY COMPETITION!!! THANK YOU Susan
Back to watch this again. Love even more than the first time.
Possibly 6th time I’ve watched Mabel’s incredible takedown. Brilliant and awe inspiring.
“A bit of showboating, needs to be careful” “With no opposable thumbs” “Only thought of what might have been. LOL
The "no opposable thumbs" made me giggle uncontrollably
such classic commentary leaving us with wanting more!!
If dogs had real thumbs world be better place
Jussi Käyränen , the world needs more Labradors! ❤️
You are brilliant . . ." her mind is empty", "no opposable thumbs", you kill me! You should provide commentary on all the Royal Weddings!
That would be epic!
Do the Royal Family not have opposable thumbs then?
Liz Marriott not with all that in-breeding 🤣
Now why would you think of that? “Her mind is.... empty”
Many of the same descriptions would apply.
I never get tired of this. Never.
I understand that you’re a person with a life and adult responsibilities, but we need you Andrew. This is the news coverage the world needs. 🙏
*In all sincerity, thank you for creating these 🙏- this has brought much joy to me and my family. #BLESS
Back here after 2 years and still has me roaring with laughter, absolutely brilliant ❤
It's impossible to fully express how wonderful Andrew's videos are.
You really have to do more of these.
olderthanyou please!!!
Yes! More please!
Please, and Thank You. (+ThumbsUp)
+1 vote for more of these! Absolutely brilliant.
Bring 'em on admcotter. Fantastic.
Hilarious..... The World needs this.
Fans across the world are screaming for a grudge rematch of these two titans. This series has no limits and I'm sure the bookies are drooling. The commercial opportunities could be the foundation of the economic recovery we all will need!
Back again for another tear of joy.
The commentary is a lesson in comic timing. Well done, sir.
I laughed until tears streamed down my face on this one. Kudos!
"A famous win built on patience and sheer belief" 🤣👏
Enrique Delgado m.ua-cam.com/video/8XhBF_CZjbc/v-deo.html
And of course a lack of opposable thumbs.
"But her mind will be... empty." These videos are internet gold! Thank you so much.
This never gets old. Tickles me right down to my bones."her mind is...empty".................
These are absolutely brilliant. Warm hearted and genuinely funny when everyone needs it most.
Thank you from California for the uncontrollable laughter this video brings! And thanks to Mabel and Olive -- and their lack of opposable thumbs!
I watch this to cheer me up when I am sad, Thank you!
These are seriously some of the funniest and best videos I have ever seen, laugh out loud good. Highlights the skill of a good sports commentator for sure and arguably the superiority of the UK variety and that's coming from a Yank. Thank you for this.
Next, we'll get Guy Martin to commentate on USA motorcycle racing. Don't worry, the Brits can't understand him either.
Almost 2 years on I've just found these and watched over several times. Genius!
The play-by-play by the commentator is BRILLIANT. Very clever and funny as hell. Well done.
I have to watch every day. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to listen to the deadpan commentary of Mr. Andrew Cotter. Surely he is the greatest sports announcer living today.
‘Her mind will be .. empty’ Poor Mabel lol. With no sports events, we’re missing your dulcet tones, so please do more of these. Olive & Mabel are adorable 😍
Mr Cotter, you have had a moment of genius. Thank you so much.
Andrew, on behalf of everyone, thank you for giving us the gift of seeing your beautiful fur-babies, and for putting much-needed joy and smiles in/on us during troubled times.
I’ve only just discovered Olive & Mabel. Actually 😭
I wish AC would do more videos with the competitive commentary. Hilarious 😂
I’ve just come across your channel - this brightens my day! 😅
Just saw this for the first time this morning, and have watched it four times so far. :)
I watch these videos over and over...it makes me HAPPY!!
So funny! I’m really enjoying your book, Olive, Mabel and Me so thought I would watch your first videos. No wonder they have brought so much joy to so many especially during very difficult times in our lives 🫶
This is the one that started it all for me. Love Mabel and Olive and the commentary. Always makes me smile.
My all time favorite. Still get tears in my eyes from laughing so hard. 🤣
I can't tell you how much these videos mean to me. They always bring a smile to my face.
This is, without doubt, THE best commentary of all time (bar the dog bowl feeding time). Andrew Cotter, I salute you and your amazing dogs. God bless you. This and the dog feeding are my highlight of the unfortunate situation we're in. May the BBC or other broadcasters give you an alternative commentary programme. I've lost count of the times I've watched both videos of Mabel and Olive. I thought Shane Williams going over in injury time against your home team was good - nothing compared to this. Stay safe Mr. Cotter.
When we dont have sports, but we are still blessed with the outstanding commentary from Andew Cotter @admcotter - making each day of solitary confinement that bit better...
We need a canine comedy Olympics now more than ever. Absolutely brilliant.
He is such a wordsmith! Ability to control your emotions with the intensity of that Noble Scots accent, wether O&M or whichever sport he’s on! Brilliant, Cheers
Love all the Olive and Mabel videos but this one must be my favourite. Hilarious and tragi-comic with sweet Olive's disappointed face at the end. Priceless. Thank you Mr Cotter.
The nonchalant yawn after grasping victory here is a true sign of a born winner.
I’m watching this as the 2023 Wimbledon matches are on and Mr C is commenting, Game Set and Match to Olive & Mable anytime! 👍👍👍
Justice is done. Mable was robbed in game 1 after a questionable bowl placing incident. There was no way she's gonna lose that one given the technique she has which is undoubtedly way beyond her age. Kudos to Olive for giving it a tough fight, but Mable deserved it. The baton has been passed and the Sport of bones is truly in good paws now.
I've watched this video over a dozen time and it still cracks me up. WELL DONE, MAN!!!!!!!
This is simply one of the finest UA-cam gems ... ever! : )
The three of you are fantastic! I enjoy these very much. So much dry humour and joy here! All of my favourite things. I love it! THANK YOU!
Its the staring at a slightly torn cloth rabbit that had me howling ( no pun intended ) with laughter
The Mabel and Olive videos are fantastic.Please make more, we all need a reason to laugh and smile at the moment.
Gorgeous voice! Could listen to him read the phone directories!! Plus, gorgeous dogs! It’s a win, win!! Thanks Andrew - absolutely amazing 💛
Feeling stressed? Out of energy? Here is the ideal tonic....just watch an Olive and Mabel video. Perfection.
Done in Cotters inimitable style. Love the way he seems to be able highlight what the dogs are thinking. Brilliant
Or--not thinking, as the case may be. "...her mind will be--empty." ROTFL
I’ve been watching these over and over. Please continue
Please do more of these, they are hilarious, we cannot stop laughing.
One of my top two in the series. The other being walk of shame!
Andrew Cotter - your are genius! Truly making the world more fun for all watching Mabel and Olive in action!
Better than the news! I now have to watch this at least twice a day as a feel good fix. "Thoughts of what might have been." Excellent line. Gets me everytime.
I need more please..This is the greatest sporting moment of all times!
Nothing on TV comes near Andrew's videos of Mabel and Olive. Just brilliant
i so enjoy these videos. thank you.
"And a glance at the youngster who shows little emotion but her mind will be...empty"
Please, please, please make more of these wonderful vids! Tears of laughter every time! 🤣
Thanks so much for lifting our spirits during this uncertain time......
I absolutely love this series - well done Mr Cotter for pure joy!
Please keep these coming! It brightens my day listening to your commentary and of course watching Olive and Mabel! I ❤️ Labradors!!🇨🇦
Thank you, love seeing Olive and Mabel..
Olive got too cocky and complacent. Unusual to see with a dog of such experience who has seen and done it all before. But fair play to Mabel, the exuberance of youth and that never say die attitude got her the win in the end.
Yeah it makes me worried for Olive's future in the sport. Too often, we see veterans underestimate their opponents. They lose focus with the media attention and endorsements. Just last year, Chow Mix signed Olive for a three-year advertisement deal with several media appearances. That had to take away from her regular training schedule. It's hard to see Olive unravel this way. Great legend of the sport. Should retire while her reputation is intact.
I agree yes. But you can only say this in acceptance that she was gracious in defeat.
An unforgettable highlight of a very weird time. Thank you sir
Please, please do more of these. The competition between Mabel and Olive has me on the edge of my seat!
I keep this tap open and watch it again from time to time. Olive is a ringer for a dog I had years ago - a great dog. I miss her.
Please keep these coming! Between being quarantined for Covid (I personally know 10 who have it), my husband's stage 4 cancer, beloved family members with mental health issues, tornadoes tearing through our area, I need all the laughs I can get.
Tina S. I’m two weeks late, but I just wanted to send you some love and a virtual squeeze of support. You have an unfairly heavy burden piled onto your shoulders it seems, but the fact that you still have your eyes and your heart open to a bit of laughter bodes well for you, sweetheart. Take care and stay safe. Suzanne
Fantastic and hilarious...tears of laughter in my eyes. 🤣
Thank you for this bit of happiness.
Well said, HiYa......
Please, please don't stop! They are brilliant and your commentary is perfect!
I keep watching this over and over again and laugh out loud! Excellent commentary. Kudos to the competitors....
Crying with laughter in Toronto Canada. Thank you
I just have watched this over a hundred times. Absolutely brilliant!!! 👍🏻
Thanks for the light relief in such dark times.
Please, please do more. I live for these! I could watch these all day. #playbyplayofanythingatall
REMMINGTON, is our Liver /Red Merle 1/2 retriever 1/2 Australian shepherd. He was a "thrown away" "designer" dog until we found each other. Bless his heart ... he was dumped out on a busy highway... and had the sense to hide in a large culvert away from traffic. I love him dearly... we've had him for months now.
Mr. Cotter, Olive and Mabel are truly blessed to call you "Dad". I found this by happenstance when searching at our local library for a good story about a black Labrador Retriever, (we adopted a puppy just a few months ago and love him to pieces!), and your book came up! I read the synopsis, and here I am! Truly wish you had more of these gems, but will certainly enjoy reading your book, as well as replaying these 2 as often as desired/needed. Bravo, Sir!
You Sir are a star! Excellent commentary as always, keep 'em coming.
These events have had me in tears, I've watched both of them several times already. PLEASE do some more!
Please continue to keep us updated on the dogs' sports events. I can't get enough of your commentaries. Hugs and kisses to the dogs.
I have watched this plus the other three Mabel and Olive videos so many times I can almost call the play by play word for word ! They are so funny and give one a break from all the troublesome news that fills the news!
I just can't get enough of Olive and Mabel. Brilliant commentary. More please Andrew.
Thank you for making these. It’s given us genuine happiness to the point of tears. Your’ve done something great here for many people. May Karma smile upon you and your dogs.
I can’t stop watching these! I’ve seen all of them 10 plus times ! They never get old! Can’t wait for the book!!
0:30 "her mind will be empty" that made me smile
Please Mr. Andrew Cotter, post more and more of these...not only are we all missing live sporting events, but your commentating on Mabel and Olive's competitions gives me such a giggle in my belly I can't stop watching them! PLEASE, MORE!