Entomologist Breaks Down Bug Scenes From Movies & TV | WIRED

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  • @Chkhitoooo
    @Chkhitoooo 3 роки тому +7841

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

  • @trainwreckartwork
    @trainwreckartwork 3 роки тому +3968

    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 3 роки тому +124

      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 роки тому +17

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

    • @tobipickle
      @tobipickle 2 роки тому +27

      @@taylorgrimes4408 he uses he/him pronouns

    • @XenoGen3sis
      @XenoGen3sis 2 роки тому +10

      It’s that smile, absolutely infectious.

    • @elpozomierda5106
      @elpozomierda5106 2 роки тому

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

  • @ZacEckstein
    @ZacEckstein 3 роки тому +4217

    The flyest entomologist ever.

  • @zk6954
    @zk6954 3 роки тому +1431

    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 3 роки тому +31

      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 роки тому +5

      For sure! Well described

    • @kaytydid
      @kaytydid 2 роки тому

      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 Рік тому

      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 7 місяців тому +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

  • @andien8760
    @andien8760 3 роки тому +5053

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

    • @xdoctorblindx
      @xdoctorblindx 3 роки тому +10

      This^

    • @honestguy7756
      @honestguy7756 3 роки тому +9

      He's spreading an agenda

    • @Petie718
      @Petie718 3 роки тому +195

      @@honestguy7756Ah yes the bug agenda

    • @dozer11
      @dozer11 3 роки тому +72

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

    • @bestplayeralive
      @bestplayeralive 3 роки тому +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.

  • @isseume
    @isseume 2 роки тому +128

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

  • @chopperhead2012
    @chopperhead2012 3 роки тому +4583

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

  • @FrederickDunn
    @FrederickDunn 2 роки тому +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!

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 3 роки тому +7553

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

    • @elyassambas7148
      @elyassambas7148 3 роки тому +61

      Why are you every where?

    • @catnotcat9793
      @catnotcat9793 3 роки тому +29

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

    • @dertythegrower
      @dertythegrower 3 роки тому +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 роки тому +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 роки тому +7

      Thank you and yes I do study insects

  • @MsAdlerHolmes
    @MsAdlerHolmes 3 роки тому +781

    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 роки тому +23

      Parasites are a different story.

    • @falleithani5411
      @falleithani5411 2 роки тому

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

    • @ilicia_08
      @ilicia_08 2 роки тому +10

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

    • @Toywins
      @Toywins 2 роки тому

      😂😂😂

    • @Toywins
      @Toywins 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @Laladust
    @Laladust 3 роки тому +1680

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

    • @truthsRsung
      @truthsRsung 3 роки тому +14

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

    • @natashaiggwilv7193
      @natashaiggwilv7193 3 роки тому +148

      @@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 роки тому +3

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

    • @pumpkinwarrior7138
      @pumpkinwarrior7138 3 роки тому +64

      @@truthsRsung have you seen spongebob?

    • @silvervixen007
      @silvervixen007 3 роки тому +2

      Maybe he is both?

  • @SaintxGlobal
    @SaintxGlobal 2 роки тому +69

    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😭

  • @themurrrr
    @themurrrr 3 роки тому +1894

    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 роки тому +9

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

    • @siouxsiexymox6594
      @siouxsiexymox6594 3 роки тому +65

      @@truthsRsung He can talk about Bug Type Pokemon

    • @truthsRsung
      @truthsRsung 3 роки тому

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

    • @Daaaanielle
      @Daaaanielle 3 роки тому +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 роки тому +1

      @@truthsRsung Why not?

  • @darknesswave100
    @darknesswave100 3 роки тому +480

    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

  • @StarMonkies
    @StarMonkies 3 роки тому +2105

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

    • @RevolutionRetroBlue
      @RevolutionRetroBlue 2 роки тому +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 роки тому

      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.

  • @OROgoldenpair1
    @OROgoldenpair1 3 роки тому +692

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

    • @blixten2928
      @blixten2928 2 роки тому +23

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

    • @logan4114
      @logan4114 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @tee5705
      @tee5705 2 роки тому +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 роки тому +14

      @@logan4114 u wouldn’t get it

    • @StephRae
      @StephRae 2 роки тому +7

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

  • @sophiewhiting6610
    @sophiewhiting6610 3 роки тому +2101

    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 роки тому +1

      This so much!!

    • @DARKENINGTIMES
      @DARKENINGTIMES 3 роки тому +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 роки тому

      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 роки тому +3

      @@angelemeana3741 what are you talking about my guy?

    • @Toywins
      @Toywins 2 роки тому

      Yes!!! 💯

  • @fovosprodromus5020
    @fovosprodromus5020 3 роки тому +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 роки тому +19

      Same I hated that episode

    • @casir.7407
      @casir.7407 2 роки тому +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 роки тому +5

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

    • @KazehareRaiden
      @KazehareRaiden Рік тому +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 Рік тому

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

  • @headlights-go-up
    @headlights-go-up 3 роки тому +1957

    '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 роки тому +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 роки тому +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 роки тому

      @@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 роки тому

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

  • @shabath
    @shabath 3 роки тому +57

    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 роки тому +17

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

    • @Silver_wind_1987_
      @Silver_wind_1987_ 3 роки тому +4

      They could of used bones...

    • @hexamael9458
      @hexamael9458 3 роки тому +4

      that is horrifying

    • @lizk.4937
      @lizk.4937 2 роки тому +9

      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 Рік тому +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

  • @thelighthousez3718
    @thelighthousez3718 3 роки тому +1510

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

    • @xdoctorblindx
      @xdoctorblindx 3 роки тому +20

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

    • @thelighthousez3718
      @thelighthousez3718 3 роки тому +10

      @@xdoctorblindx oh, thanks for telling me!

    • @zeuxlaught2797
      @zeuxlaught2797 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @bblmeat6541
      @bblmeat6541 3 роки тому +8

      @@zeuxlaught2797 bruh💀

  • @Zanockthael
    @Zanockthael 3 роки тому +11

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

  • @lifestream1689
    @lifestream1689 3 роки тому +772

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

    • @topikbagusid
      @topikbagusid 3 роки тому +23

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

    • @CRIZZIEE
      @CRIZZIEE 3 роки тому +14

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

    • @joeytheecho9123
      @joeytheecho9123 3 роки тому +17

      Bruh I hated it😭😭😭

    • @Misto_deVito6009
      @Misto_deVito6009 Рік тому +1

      Finally someone speaking my language!

  • @laurenjansen6273
    @laurenjansen6273 2 роки тому +25

    Words cannot express how adorable his passion and enthusiasm is

  • @MikeMozzaro
    @MikeMozzaro 3 роки тому +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 роки тому

      I thought wasps couldn’t get scarier.

    • @tweekbrews5623
      @tweekbrews5623 3 роки тому

      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

  • @mallyO
    @mallyO 2 роки тому +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.

  • @jalcome4201
    @jalcome4201 3 роки тому +663

    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 роки тому +98

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

    • @kaspinet
      @kaspinet 3 роки тому +19

      @@ABreadlessDuck one of the truest comments ever

    • @User-54631
      @User-54631 3 роки тому +7

      I wonder why they titled it bug expert and not entomologist

    • @brunnomenxa
      @brunnomenxa 3 роки тому +33

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

    • @jalcome4201
      @jalcome4201 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @ahhh4117
    @ahhh4117 3 роки тому +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 роки тому +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 роки тому +1

      Okay but the Mortician was fab tho

  • @fnargler
    @fnargler 3 роки тому +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 роки тому +2

      He’s fantastic.

  • @bolboretadelume
    @bolboretadelume Рік тому +4

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

  • @notlobparrot3057
    @notlobparrot3057 3 роки тому +173

    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 роки тому

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

    • @jaguatiriricaa1153
      @jaguatiriricaa1153 3 роки тому +11

      Congrats for managing to overcome your fear!

    • @darknesswave100
      @darknesswave100 3 роки тому +12

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

    • @notlobparrot3057
      @notlobparrot3057 3 роки тому +5

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

    • @misscalicogirl
      @misscalicogirl 3 роки тому +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!

  • @JohnOhkumaThiel
    @JohnOhkumaThiel 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @TheGPFilmMaker
    @TheGPFilmMaker 3 роки тому +603

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

    • @GenkoNoMiko
      @GenkoNoMiko 2 роки тому +2

      Honeybees, yes. But vulture bees... 😅

  • @gamerchick8726
    @gamerchick8726 Рік тому +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.

  • @Jazzy_Waffles
    @Jazzy_Waffles 3 роки тому +358

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

    • @gelatinemonkey
      @gelatinemonkey 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @krspykreme5951
      @krspykreme5951 3 роки тому +3

      @@gelatinemonkey how did you find that

    • @voodoosleeper
      @voodoosleeper 3 роки тому +9

      He's very easy on the eyes too ngl.

    • @Jazzy_Waffles
      @Jazzy_Waffles 3 роки тому +2

      @@voodoosleeper 100% agree

    • @laurenbader1566
      @laurenbader1566 3 роки тому

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

  • @alexreid1173
    @alexreid1173 3 роки тому +17

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

  • @IraBolohan
    @IraBolohan 3 роки тому +430

    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 роки тому

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

  • @ximecreature
    @ximecreature Рік тому +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.

  • @kingofravens215
    @kingofravens215 3 роки тому +254

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

    • @truthsRsung
      @truthsRsung 3 роки тому +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 роки тому +7

      Speak for yourself

    • @Deathisdark05
      @Deathisdark05 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @Horticarter41
    @Horticarter41 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @franck-oliviernoah-jong5241
    @franck-oliviernoah-jong5241 3 роки тому +83

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

    • @gelatinemonkey
      @gelatinemonkey 3 роки тому

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

    • @darknesswave100
      @darknesswave100 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @bosk129
    @bosk129 2 роки тому +11

    This guy needs his own show! Such charisma.

  • @moderategiantx3374
    @moderategiantx3374 3 роки тому +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.

  • @GraceWhip
    @GraceWhip 3 роки тому +91

    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!

  • @FoNgThOnG
    @FoNgThOnG 3 роки тому +389

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

    • @gelatinemonkey
      @gelatinemonkey 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @suzandefneklc8167
      @suzandefneklc8167 3 роки тому +5

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

    • @ZackZick96
      @ZackZick96 3 роки тому

      Seconded

  • @sdsith
    @sdsith 2 роки тому +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!

  • @kellylyons1038
    @kellylyons1038 3 роки тому +322

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

    • @ZP916
      @ZP916 3 роки тому +1

      Same!

    • @leonalivingston8041
      @leonalivingston8041 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @norabawls
      @norabawls 3 роки тому +2

      @@leonalivingston8041 same lmaoo

    • @russelljohnson7004
      @russelljohnson7004 3 роки тому +5

      Shoutout to the jibblies

  • @illeatthat
    @illeatthat 3 роки тому +7

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

  • @resourceress7
    @resourceress7 3 роки тому +101

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

    • @msswiper3019
      @msswiper3019 3 роки тому +2

      And a similar tone and affect!!

  • @bucinto
    @bucinto 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @VlogFelipe
    @VlogFelipe 3 роки тому +101

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

    • @tweekbrews5623
      @tweekbrews5623 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @perspicaciouscritic
    @perspicaciouscritic 3 роки тому +9

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

  • @msredux
    @msredux 3 роки тому +109

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

    • @gelatinemonkey
      @gelatinemonkey 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @ImVeryOriginal
    @ImVeryOriginal 2 роки тому +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.

  • @AkBirdman17
    @AkBirdman17 3 роки тому +45

    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

  • @widowrumstrypze9705
    @widowrumstrypze9705 2 роки тому +1

    It's been almost 25yrs, but thanks to the 3 little boys who used to play downstairs, I *STILL* remember all the words to "Funky Towel", lol. They all have kids now, I wonder if they watch that movie?

  • @RougeStatus911
    @RougeStatus911 3 роки тому +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

  • @herzogsbuick
    @herzogsbuick Рік тому +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.

  • @pingidjit
    @pingidjit 3 роки тому +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 роки тому +1

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

    • @pingidjit
      @pingidjit 3 роки тому

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

  • @cheyenneeren8051
    @cheyenneeren8051 2 роки тому +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

  • @muchwithamouthdogepool255
    @muchwithamouthdogepool255 3 роки тому +15

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

  • @sukai121
    @sukai121 2 роки тому +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 Рік тому

      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.

  • @Christopher0601
    @Christopher0601 3 роки тому +18

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

    • @gelatinemonkey
      @gelatinemonkey 3 роки тому

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

    • @Christopher0601
      @Christopher0601 3 роки тому

      @@gelatinemonkey Wow, perfect!

  • @turtlesandwich77
    @turtlesandwich77 2 роки тому +2

    My charger cable was resting on my bed as I was watching this, and it just slipped past my leg
    I genuinely went into flight mode 😂

  • @sthero123
    @sthero123 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @HouseMDaddict
    @HouseMDaddict 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @craziewill
    @craziewill 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @jackbuster6553
    @jackbuster6553 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @Natalie-ds3ok
    @Natalie-ds3ok 3 роки тому +17

    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 роки тому

      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

  • @miashinbrot8388
    @miashinbrot8388 3 роки тому +190

    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.

  • @lifeoflycan2037
    @lifeoflycan2037 3 роки тому +33

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

  • @wolfy7977
    @wolfy7977 5 місяців тому

    His description of warning colours in insects as “proper etiquette” is one of the greatest things I’ve ever heard

  • @edwardmcmullin4113
    @edwardmcmullin4113 3 роки тому +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 😊

  • @cristinaf3844
    @cristinaf3844 3 роки тому +116

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

  • @Axqu7227
    @Axqu7227 3 роки тому +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 роки тому +11

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

  • @s3cr3tsquar333
    @s3cr3tsquar333 3 роки тому +7

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

  • @inefffable
    @inefffable 2 роки тому

    Wired interviews has been in my algorithm for a while, this has been my favorite. You rule!

  • @nompilokhanyile8100
    @nompilokhanyile8100 3 роки тому +6

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

  • @JohnJacobJingleheimerSchmidt7
    @JohnJacobJingleheimerSchmidt7 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @fumbly_figs2301
    @fumbly_figs2301 3 роки тому +8

    I’ve never seen an entomologist with so much swag

  • @xjudgexdreddx
    @xjudgexdreddx 3 роки тому +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!

  • @notarat9303
    @notarat9303 3 роки тому +8

    that spongebob butterfly scene is why I'm a 23 year old man that's scared of butterflies

  • @saptarshi54
    @saptarshi54 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @MajCyric
    @MajCyric 3 роки тому +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 роки тому +5

      Huh * buys bottles of cinnamon *

  • @KeirranMaree
    @KeirranMaree 2 роки тому +2

    I love the fact that Joe's Apartment was given a mention no matter how small and quick and that they did well with the roaches.

  • @KatDJZ
    @KatDJZ 3 роки тому +12

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

  • @bradmiller6621
    @bradmiller6621 3 роки тому +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

  • @jrdeborja0000
    @jrdeborja0000 3 роки тому +8

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

  • @Xavis0
    @Xavis0 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @Egippy
    @Egippy 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @Tweetyresm
    @Tweetyresm 2 роки тому +1

    "They still get through things like crocodiles now"
    I always wondered how I got bitten through my jeans/pants...

  • @nadzingers
    @nadzingers 3 роки тому +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!

  • @ShayMiW
    @ShayMiW 3 роки тому +143

    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 роки тому +7

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

    • @ShayMiW
      @ShayMiW 3 роки тому +12

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

    • @chetan1329
      @chetan1329 3 роки тому +1

      @@ep6600 both are the same thing ??

    • @KitKatWiffleBallBat
      @KitKatWiffleBallBat 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому

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

  • @Sam1mitchell12
    @Sam1mitchell12 3 роки тому +6

    Could listen to this guy all day

  • @peurchao6935
    @peurchao6935 3 роки тому +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 ❤️

  • @nannyalberte
    @nannyalberte 3 роки тому +4

    Never thought I'd ever enjoy learning about bugs this much. Good job, Dr. Ramsey!

  • @lwj93
    @lwj93 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @Kamila_Koziol
    @Kamila_Koziol 3 роки тому +31

    I love listening to specialists talking about the subject they're passionate about. And it's awesome that they use those scenes to really talk about scientific bits and pieces. Thanks for another great video.

  • @Jefferson_starkid
    @Jefferson_starkid 3 роки тому +1

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