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  • @WIRED
    @WIRED  2 роки тому +417

    Check out even more from Thor! >> ua-cam.com/video/dgEYV2s8Pg4/v-deo.html

    • @gordogordito87
      @gordogordito87 2 роки тому +18

      Keep making videos like this and I'll keep watching! The questions are interesting and Thor is awesome!

    • @nenmaster5218
      @nenmaster5218 2 роки тому +4

      @@gordogordito87 King of Biologists: Forrest Valkai,
      know him?

    • @__loafy__
      @__loafy__ 2 роки тому +1

      Looks like a troon.
      I hate him already.

    • @ioncekilledamanwithmyshoe
      @ioncekilledamanwithmyshoe 2 роки тому +1

      @@__loafy__ wut?

    • @toml9543
      @toml9543 2 роки тому

      @@gordogordito87ip

  • @BluePiano1
    @BluePiano1 2 роки тому +4339

    He's like an eccentric neighbor or uncle that you have, but when you finally have a conversation with them, they're the coolest person you've ever met.

    • @brett8460
      @brett8460 2 роки тому +111

      Don't forget the fact that his name is also Thor.

    • @igormac88
      @igormac88 2 роки тому +2

      YES

    • @goon-705
      @goon-705 2 роки тому +24

      As someone who knows them IRL I can confirm.

    • @juliaalvarez537
      @juliaalvarez537 2 роки тому +6

      A G N E Z man a bot really just had a stroke that’s crazy

    • @halatiny6537
      @halatiny6537 2 роки тому +4

      Ah the common “neighbor uncle”

  • @mehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh1
    @mehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh1 2 роки тому +8615

    He seems VERY passionate about Biology. The way that he explains these things makes it seem like he really loves his job. I admire people who can be passionate about their jobs.

    • @khalilahd.
      @khalilahd. 2 роки тому +55

      Those are the best kind of biologist 💛

    • @stargatis
      @stargatis 2 роки тому +48

      I love when people get passions about academic things

    • @vixxxenfoxxx3660
      @vixxxenfoxxx3660 2 роки тому +22

      ER Trauma/Psych RN, I love my job
      It's pretty hectic but very rewarding.

    • @rammsteinrulz16
      @rammsteinrulz16 2 роки тому +5

      I should have been this man, I get such a kick out of describing stuff like this to people.
      Problem is my biology is dubstep, and no one cares about dubstep 😂

    • @shnorakalyutsun
      @shnorakalyutsun 2 роки тому +3

      Totally not written by a robot.

  • @JenLynn212
    @JenLynn212 2 роки тому +5418

    Give this guy his own animal documentary series like a more chill Bill Nye. His explanations are like a little story and you don't make anyone feel bad about their questions. Bravo this was one of the most entertaining biology videos I have watched in awhile

    • @krimzonghost1987
      @krimzonghost1987 2 роки тому +121

      Chill Nye the Biology Guy.

    • @joecole4623
      @joecole4623 2 роки тому +21

      He’s like a younger David Attenborough.

    • @SnailHatan
      @SnailHatan 2 роки тому +1

      @@joecole4623 No, not really.

    • @nicholashale7216
      @nicholashale7216 2 роки тому +10

      I was mid type saying this exact thing but decided to check comments. (his part 1 was great as well)
      The way he explains and expresses himself would do wonders for kids.
      They would learn and be entertained at the same time.

    • @MAV-xq1ch
      @MAV-xq1ch 2 роки тому +6

      He's a very entertaining and calming bill Nye/Bob Ross combo...I like it 😪

  • @bastian13forty3
    @bastian13forty3 2 роки тому +1749

    I never heard a guy describe the literal siphoning of my blood so passionately without being a vampire.

    • @alexdasliebe5391
      @alexdasliebe5391 2 роки тому +47

      No one asked: Are you a vampire?

    • @matthewpopow6647
      @matthewpopow6647 2 роки тому +32

      Allegedly

    • @Harkonis
      @Harkonis 2 роки тому +18

      You still haven't ;)

    • @xLuDax
      @xLuDax 8 місяців тому +1

      @@Harkonis lmaaaaaaaaao

    • @Kristina-df4kr
      @Kristina-df4kr 7 місяців тому +6

      That implies you've heard a vampire describe the siphoning of your blood and you need to tell us your secrets.

  • @gbb23
    @gbb23 2 роки тому +389

    So relieved that someone has finally described the feeding process of a tick the way it should be, like an A24 psychological thriller.

  • @chazzer7564
    @chazzer7564 2 роки тому +7975

    How on earth does WIRED get the professionals who are literally the most passionate people on the planet?

    • @SnailHatan
      @SnailHatan 2 роки тому +199

      Uh, it’s because they’re passionate. They want to share their love. Pretty simple.

    • @chazzer7564
      @chazzer7564 2 роки тому +444

      @@SnailHatan No need to be coarse lad

    • @ascensionblade
      @ascensionblade 2 роки тому +1

      There's a special ultraviolet light they use to attract them, and then they use cocaine to make them do the videos.

    • @gandalf_thegrey
      @gandalf_thegrey 2 роки тому +244

      @@chazzer7564 I dont like Alfred. Hes coarse and rough and irritating. And his movies get everywhere.

    • @daveesms
      @daveesms 2 роки тому +38

      I think they probably get a topic that people would be interested in, then most likely, perform interviews for those specialized professionals. It would help determine who has the most passion for the subject.
      Sorry if this question was rhetorical.

  • @kawasumiimaii
    @kawasumiimaii 2 роки тому +3866

    His natural speech pattern is like a nature documentary. I love it.

    • @fandroid6491
      @fandroid6491 2 роки тому +85

      I immediately thought of David Attenborough.

    • @edvelociraptor1794
      @edvelociraptor1794 2 роки тому +83

      I think its a requirement to get into the field at this point

    • @Tekeysix
      @Tekeysix 2 роки тому +4

      yes, I noticed it too

    • @IrishCaesar
      @IrishCaesar 2 роки тому +13

      I've actually seen him in at least one documentary "the future is wild". His cadence is just as great there lol

    • @__loafy__
      @__loafy__ 2 роки тому +1

      Until the pro-trans narrative

  • @murlocholmes4684
    @murlocholmes4684 2 роки тому +3038

    Came for the biology facts, stayed for his infectious positivity. His energy alone is more of a dopamine hit than anything else has been all day.

    • @guisteh11
      @guisteh11 2 роки тому +23

      He is passionate, it's so precious.

  • @TheLostHeavenN100
    @TheLostHeavenN100 2 роки тому +279

    Love how Thor is so invested in every explanation. That's oozing dedication. Admirable

  • @coralcrown562
    @coralcrown562 2 роки тому +167

    The dude would make an AMAZING teacher. The way he delivers his answers, you feel like he injects a sense of wonder into every word.

    • @hayleyh7091
      @hayleyh7091 Рік тому +19

      I believe he’s a professor if I’m not mistaken!

  • @minatonamikaze3862
    @minatonamikaze3862 2 роки тому +2575

    I like how this biologist is so passionate in explaining the questions in a way everyone can understand, making it so interesting.

    • @aamu3
      @aamu3 2 роки тому +5

      i agree! it's like that with every specialist talking and explaining their passion i guess

    • @nrqmgdln
      @nrqmgdln 2 роки тому +2

      Well said, Lord Fourth!

  • @Aiba271
    @Aiba271 2 роки тому +2010

    I don't care how many videos with him you do keep em coming. He's so satisfying to listen to.

    • @platedlizard
      @platedlizard 2 роки тому +26

      I’d listen to any podcast or audiobook he wants to record

    • @collar1022
      @collar1022 2 роки тому +20

      This gentleman could narrate an audio book of the yellow pages and I'd listen to it.

    • @ashechivers8861
      @ashechivers8861 2 роки тому +5

      Was just thinking the same thing. He could read me the back of a cereal box and I would listen contentedly.

    • @S_J_banana
      @S_J_banana 2 роки тому +2

      I agree. He sound so happy

    • @greenLimeila
      @greenLimeila Рік тому

      Yes I want him to have his own YT channel or TV show

  • @darkdeifan
    @darkdeifan 2 роки тому +829

    I felt like a child being told amazing stories, love how he expresses himself

    • @Malicious2013
      @Malicious2013 2 роки тому +14

      He would make an amazing teacher or professor.

  • @Averageyoutubenjoyer
    @Averageyoutubenjoyer Рік тому +31

    I love how he smile even when telling in detail how an animal dies. It really shows how passionate and how much love he has to his career

  • @ortik4
    @ortik4 2 роки тому +97

    It's amazing how this person can literally infuse you with his pure enthusiasm for his job. We really need more of this kind of people teaching the children. And the adults too!

  • @Milaa9987
    @Milaa9987 2 роки тому +1870

    Not only is he crazy passionate and knowledgeable about biology, he's also called Thor. How much cooler can this guy get??

    • @MrEazyE357
      @MrEazyE357 2 роки тому +56

      And he pronounces it "Tor". That's even better!

    • @zacharytang3840
      @zacharytang3840 2 роки тому +41

      @@MrEazyE357 i bet it’s because he prefers onions to mythology

    • @zacharytang3840
      @zacharytang3840 2 роки тому +9

      @Ir liz joke m8, about the Tor Browser (with it's onion symbol)

    • @mrterry1756
      @mrterry1756 2 роки тому +4

      Thor "Handsome" Hanson

    • @veramae4098
      @veramae4098 2 роки тому +1

      Wish he'd eaten a murder hornet lava. They're considered a delicacy in Asia, and he could have told us what he thinks.

  • @khalilahd.
    @khalilahd. 2 роки тому +1159

    He seems like he’s been an incredible Bio professor. It’s awesome to see someone so passionate about their job 💜

    • @wozz7771
      @wozz7771 2 роки тому +26

      I majored in biology in college and fortunately I can say that the majority of my professors were quite enthusiastic. It made my degree much more enjoyable!

    • @putoutmyfirewithgasoline1877
      @putoutmyfirewithgasoline1877 2 роки тому +4

      @Khalilah D. I swear I see you everywhere lol. Every wired and Vice video I watch at least haha.

    • @Slushcams
      @Slushcams 2 роки тому +4

      Ive had some awesome Bio professors. Its something about the major that really drives out the passion in teaching for most people

    • @corneliaaurelli1603
      @corneliaaurelli1603 2 роки тому

      Ayo I see you a lot even in booktube channels where there are only relatively low views.

    • @neildelima8611
      @neildelima8611 2 роки тому +3

      he seems like a guy that would say "I'm sort of a biologist myself"

  • @winkyp5101
    @winkyp5101 2 роки тому +794

    The most enjoyable thing is how little he hesitates or feels awkward about answering *any* questions. The definition of "there are no stupid questions". Love it!

    • @High_Priest_Jonko
      @High_Priest_Jonko 2 роки тому +7

      Why oh why can't there be more teachers like him. So amazing

    • @tommerker8063
      @tommerker8063 2 роки тому +1

      there are most definetly stupid questions.

    • @scottromig7633
      @scottromig7633 2 роки тому +10

      @@High_Priest_Jonko In freshman year of high school my biology teacher said to me, "You know how I said there's no such thing as a stupid question? That was a stupid question." Today I applied to the local community college with the goal of studying biology. I wanna discover a new STI so I can name it after him.

    • @cautiouslycynical9786
      @cautiouslycynical9786 2 роки тому +3

      @@scottromig7633 Godspeed my friend! Success is certainly the best way of getting back at your detractor.

    • @youdidntseeanything8589
      @youdidntseeanything8589 2 роки тому +3

      Because the science isn't awkward! That's why science is so amazing, it just *is*. There is only awkwardness applied because of social stigma humans put on our world.

  • @mangantasy289
    @mangantasy289 2 роки тому +24

    Entomologist/Arachnologist here. I LOVE this series. Thor Hanson is just great in spreading out the knowledge to all these questions. And I can so deeply relate to the enthusiasm which with he does so. Just contagious. And EXACTLY what you need to reach people and make them curious.
    According to my collegues, I am very much alike when it comes to all my beloved bugs (and beyond. Impossible to restrict my awe for nature to these only when all shapes of life and there interactions out there are just amazingly fascinating...)
    I can only hope he continues this and keeps reaching and fascinating lots of people.
    Note aside, about "weird" animals, a very extreme environment would be the body's of other living beings. Meaning, I suggest go have a look at parasites and parasitoids. Somewhat gruesome (in human eyes), amazing bodily adaptions and extremely interesting as well...

    • @Thecoldest-y7l
      @Thecoldest-y7l 6 місяців тому +1

      Do u do research on beetles? I find them pretty coold aswell. Question do beatles have the strongest exoskeleton of any insect?

  • @BM321
    @BM321 2 роки тому +139

    Bruh I would have studied biology If had this man as a teacher.
    Thank you too for giving answers in a simple way♥️.

    • @whibby
      @whibby 2 роки тому +8

      Do it man, I’m doing my bio degree right now. Year two and learned everything mentioned in the video. It’s really enjoyable, and I’m only using it to get some prereqs for a different degree

  • @FiniteAtticus
    @FiniteAtticus 2 роки тому +2026

    Willem Dafoe’s lesser known cooler cousin is something of a scientist.

  • @idkwhattohaveasausername5828
    @idkwhattohaveasausername5828 2 роки тому +1106

    I would watch an entire show about this guy and just random biology facts. He seems really into it and passionate as well as enjoying educating people

    • @oliveguardian7757
      @oliveguardian7757 2 роки тому +6

      @@bruhsset I guess you have been hitting the j huh?

  • @briandoolittle3422
    @briandoolittle3422 2 роки тому +838

    That response to the tick discussion is amazing. I never thought I could hate ticks more.

    • @lordofrims
      @lordofrims 2 роки тому +28

      Most of the insects that feed with blood are similar in that extent. The mosquito mouth resembles more to a butterfly but acts like a syringe needle that bends.

    • @dorkboi267
      @dorkboi267 2 роки тому +11

      Ticks are an occupational hazard for me. And I thought I hated them a lot. But now I hate them more.

    • @paolagrando5079
      @paolagrando5079 2 роки тому +10

      But it's not their fault, they were drawn like that.
      I don't hate them, but I don't want them near me.

    • @dorkboi267
      @dorkboi267 2 роки тому +1

      @@paolagrando5079 for sure.

    • @helentee9863
      @helentee9863 2 роки тому +4

      @@paolagrando5079 love your comment
      Guess you're a 'who framed Roger Rabbit' fan 🐰

  • @TaquitoTaco420
    @TaquitoTaco420 Рік тому +11

    I love the way you can tell that this man absolutely loves this topic and he absolutely loves to teach

  • @freya1548
    @freya1548 2 роки тому +22

    This guy needs his own TV show, I could listen to him talk all day. Some things he talked about I already knew but I was excited to listen to him anyway.

  • @col-gz5tk
    @col-gz5tk 2 роки тому +404

    "if you want to find strange creatures, you have to look in strange places" love that

    • @High_Priest_Jonko
      @High_Priest_Jonko 2 роки тому +3

      Extremophiles are my favorite

    • @ElleriaZer
      @ElleriaZer 2 роки тому +3

      Oceanic thermal vents!

    • @Mistrivious
      @Mistrivious 2 роки тому +4

      Australians: 😐

    • @danielled8665
      @danielled8665 2 роки тому +3

      Very true in many cases, but not always. Plenty of strange and unique adaptations in the most mundane seeming locations, like stick insects in the forest, or the terrifying giant water beetle, like two inches or more with its big serrated murder arms that just hang out in small local ponds. Or on my lawn in one case.

    • @RealNaisuCinema
      @RealNaisuCinema 2 роки тому

      @@danielled8665 stick insects look that way to make it harder for predators to see them

  • @FluffyFractalshard
    @FluffyFractalshard 2 роки тому +903

    he is the type of biology teacher that would be able to easily hold the attention of any classe just by the way he speaks so excited about things

  • @hivetyrant7
    @hivetyrant7 2 роки тому +453

    This man needs his own TV show. What a fascinating and passionate person. I could listen to him describe the process of coral to cement for hours!

  • @tkhatet
    @tkhatet 2 роки тому +5

    I love how his passion can be shown in his hand gestures and face expressions I aspire to eventually be as passionate as this man

  • @PanthorPapa84
    @PanthorPapa84 9 місяців тому +4

    He gives off dnd vibes so hard, and i love it. This person is a captivating educator.

  • @chiot888
    @chiot888 2 роки тому +330

    i like how passionate and amazed he looks about everything he says, like he's experiencing everything as he's explaining it. this is the type of emotion i imagine wizards and alchemists would have

    • @EASFromTheWest
      @EASFromTheWest 2 роки тому +11

      my brother has his energy when explaining certain topics to me and is interested heavily in magic so

  • @MylotheZooLovingScientist
    @MylotheZooLovingScientist 2 роки тому +345

    The "what's 'hits j'?" was enough to make me like the video, but this guy's enthusiasm is off the charts and his delivery is infectious. Could watch another hour of this. Wired's always picking the best in their fields for these videos.

    • @blondie9909
      @blondie9909 3 місяці тому +2

      but seriously what is "hits j"?

    • @MylotheZooLovingScientist
      @MylotheZooLovingScientist 3 місяці тому

      @@blondie9909 Lol, as Thor says, it means "hitting a joint," i.e., smoking weed. The original poster of that tweet was saying that asking how coral is an animal is something you might think about when high.

  • @pauwula
    @pauwula 2 роки тому +334

    "the plant is deadly, deadly *toxic* :D "
    Lmao I love this guy. His enthusiasm is contagious, keep bringing him back!

    • @devdarkk
      @devdarkk 2 роки тому +2

      I don't know how he wasn't arrested for having a capsule of those seeds. They are classified as a 'select agent' in the US

    • @pauwula
      @pauwula 2 роки тому +19

      @@devdarkk I'm sure he has some sort of permit for them since he's a biologist. Also I think arrests would be for people who are trying to bring those seeds into the country. Then again, I might be wrong since I'm not a biologist nor a US law expert

    • @kiwki5651
      @kiwki5651 2 роки тому +1

      Those seeds were in my elementary school playground????

    • @pauwula
      @pauwula 2 роки тому +4

      @@kiwki5651 nooooooo 💀 I hope they've removed them by now

  • @CarNage64SR
    @CarNage64SR 9 місяців тому +4

    Gotta love it when you see someone so happy with what they are doing and so enthusiastic to share their passion with others very good guest!

  • @AlexWolfLikesPie
    @AlexWolfLikesPie 2 роки тому +14

    Absolutely love this guy, bring him back 1000 times and i still won’t stop watching

  • @suhani526
    @suhani526 2 роки тому +643

    who doesn't love a biologist named Thor?

    • @C4TC4T
      @C4TC4T 2 роки тому +59

      Most metal biologist ever, one could almost call him a geologist

    • @commanderiosifstalin4938
      @commanderiosifstalin4938 2 роки тому +14

      Imagine Chris Hemsworth plays an biologist in film about science.

    • @justayoutuber1906
      @justayoutuber1906 2 роки тому +10

      I wonder if he owns a hammer.

    • @uvindukulathunga3860
      @uvindukulathunga3860 2 роки тому +15

      @@C4TC4T Yeah he rocks

    • @asherujudo7383
      @asherujudo7383 2 роки тому +2

      Why does he pronounce it Tor, though? Like, he could just call himself the god of thunder.

  • @KimberlyGreen
    @KimberlyGreen 2 роки тому +333

    I would love to just have a lengthy conversation with this man. Not only intelligent and passionate, but very approachable.
    WIRED, we need a Part 3, 4, 5 and so forth.

  • @olekaarvaag9405
    @olekaarvaag9405 2 роки тому +136

    I love the clearly deep love he has. He talks so much with his hands I don't think he would be able to talk if he was handcuffed behind his back.

    • @ohhoworiginal
      @ohhoworiginal 2 роки тому +10

      He'd have the right to remain silent, though

  • @rexstocephirxiii4263
    @rexstocephirxiii4263 2 роки тому +4

    Gotta love this man's enthusiasm. He sounds so pumped when he answers questions with a yes.

  • @bruderlein8514
    @bruderlein8514 7 місяців тому +3

    I love how enthusiastic he sounds, like he's telling a fantastic story.

  • @lunar2328
    @lunar2328 2 роки тому +330

    If this guy doesn't have a television show, he needs one.

  • @consuelonunez792
    @consuelonunez792 2 роки тому +167

    Please we need a part three. This guy sparks the young me who wanted to be a biologist, getting passionate about life in all of its shapes, sizes and behaviors

  • @cmichaud04
    @cmichaud04 2 роки тому +393

    Love this guy. Somebody get this man a good nature documentary to narrate

    • @pasta-and-heroin
      @pasta-and-heroin 2 роки тому +9

      He slips into an Attenbourgh-esque lengthening of syllables towards the end of sentences. not really related to what you said but it made me think about it

  • @Enclave.
    @Enclave. Рік тому +5

    This dude sounds like a super villain who got distracted by interesting animals in his youth and decided to become a biologist instead. I love it.

  • @SuperSaiyanLink093
    @SuperSaiyanLink093 2 роки тому +41

    "I'm a bit of a biologist myself."

  • @DiRtYLaWs2007
    @DiRtYLaWs2007 2 роки тому +217

    I wish my biology teacher had half of the enthusiasm of this guy. I found all sciences at school totally boring. If more teachers were as engaging as this guy, you’d have more kids with a passion for science.

    • @DamianSAAAN
      @DamianSAAAN 2 роки тому +22

      I assume you're talking about grade school. In the US, at least, not all grade school teachers need a degree in a science to teach it. It's a bad experience for everyone involved. And anyone who acquires degree(s) in science are highly interested in it and want to actually do science or teach higher level education not teach basic science to grade school students. There's also no monetary incentive for it. Anyone with a higher degree in science has debts that a grade school science teachers salary isn't going to pay off.

    • @DelphinusVyse
      @DelphinusVyse 2 роки тому +14

      @@DamianSAAAN That really makes sense, and is just more ammunition in the argument that grade school teachers are grossly underpaid for how important their job is.

    • @stephanie22345
      @stephanie22345 2 роки тому +8

      @@DelphinusVyse teachers in general are underpaid. The daycare near me is offering $10 for a full time position to make sure the tiny humans stay alive

    • @loveline119
      @loveline119 2 роки тому +6

      Most teachers start like this, but most students are so uninterested in studying (or have personal issues that don't allow them to be as engaged in the process) that teachers end up being burnt out. Also, they get paid very little for someone who has a masters.

    • @halatiny6537
      @halatiny6537 2 роки тому

      Only science teacher I ever liked was in 9th grade.

  • @lorenamiranda128
    @lorenamiranda128 2 роки тому +134

    I have Thor Hanson's book: The Triumph of Seeds, and while I was reading, this is exactly how I imagined he sounded. A very lovely and digestible read.

    • @Kaspisify
      @Kaspisify Рік тому +2

      He could seriously read me the telephone book. Love the man.

    • @krystalreverb
      @krystalreverb 7 місяців тому

      Does that have an audiobook version

  • @charliecooper9794
    @charliecooper9794 Рік тому +3

    WIRED's Tech Support series is kickass in general, but Thor is definitely the best of the bunch. This dude oozes so much sincere enthusiasm for his subject that it makes me feel passionate about biology as well.

  • @jjd8616
    @jjd8616 3 місяці тому

    I love this guys energy. Super enthusiastic and passionate. Love seeing someone really enjoying what they do.

  • @MagicSheeeep
    @MagicSheeeep 2 роки тому +762

    he looks like ozzy osbournes healthy brother

    • @yoboychris9424
      @yoboychris9424 10 місяців тому +47

      Haha you’re right lol he’s the organic version 😂

    • @shamrainn
      @shamrainn 9 місяців тому +15

      that got me weak af lmaooo

    • @Mangoboi699
      @Mangoboi699 9 місяців тому +1

      Euruavu humb nrymyu dtrin

    • @DiZoSoMom
      @DiZoSoMom 8 місяців тому +9

      It’s like Ozzy and Crispin Glover had a hippie love child with a tinge of the tism.
      And I say that as affectionately as possible, having a hippie, bio-obsessed kid on the spectrum, myself. This dude reminds me a LOT of her. The combo makes for some incredibly brilliant, enthusiastic scientists and fantastic teachers, even if some are only old enough to share with family 🙂

    • @salsa7880
      @salsa7880 8 місяців тому +1

      this one got me good 😂

  • @Magic_beans_
    @Magic_beans_ 2 роки тому +75

    2:30 “They reabsorb their uterine lining instead of shedding it.”
    Is it possible to learn this power?

  • @yanksavgat4295
    @yanksavgat4295 2 роки тому +657

    This guy is like the bob ross of biology

    • @ETBrenner
      @ETBrenner 2 роки тому +33

      Or even a blend of Bob Ross and David Attenborough?

    • @clair8880
      @clair8880 2 роки тому +4

      That’s who he reminded me of! He pronounces “wh” the same as Bob Ross :)

    • @emmavrijburg6676
      @emmavrijburg6676 2 роки тому

      He's like "happy little trees"

  • @KillerCornMuffin
    @KillerCornMuffin 2 роки тому +1

    You can tell that this dude loves his job. Every answer is so passionate and genuine! I'd love to just have him talk my ear off with whatever he wants.

  • @DollHouseMadam
    @DollHouseMadam 2 роки тому +4

    I love that he tells the story like we are all sitting around the campfire telling ghost stories. I love it!

  • @KenruSunari
    @KenruSunari 2 роки тому +139

    Love listening to this man talk. The passion really gets across.

  • @skeptale
    @skeptale 2 роки тому +60

    Wow, this has got to be my favorite guest on this series yet. Wired has a way of picking presenters who are very passionate about their field, and this guy is one of the most clearly enthusiastic. I wish my science teachers in school were like him.

  • @Shortyland05
    @Shortyland05 2 роки тому +84

    He totally needs his own series, or at least more sequels to this one

    • @mariafox9226
      @mariafox9226 2 роки тому +2

      Heck he should have his own educational program for kids.

  • @christmasdespacito2505
    @christmasdespacito2505 2 роки тому +3

    i love how passionate he is, i could listen to him for hours

  • @Dixbe89
    @Dixbe89 2 роки тому +10

    This guy is what every teacher needs to be. Passionate and can explain any questions with so much ease it’s easy to understand and remember

  • @harrythompson9895
    @harrythompson9895 2 роки тому +32

    I worked with a couple wildlife biologist in the past and they said that part of the problem was that they were taking all the baby birds to tag them at the same time and the parents would come see the chicks were gone and leave. They found that because birds really can’t count as long as you left one in the nest the papa and mama birds won’t abandon the nest and you eventually tag all the checks and move on.

  • @Violet-Spark
    @Violet-Spark 2 роки тому +44

    Bro the part where he talks about birds being so loyal to their offspring hit so deep I started tearing up. It’s nice to be randomly triggered in a cathartic way like that. Thanks, Thor ⚡️

  • @skum_dayton
    @skum_dayton 2 роки тому +2

    I love this guy, he’s so enthusiastic about his job, you can tell he really loves it

  • @kylefrench9191
    @kylefrench9191 8 місяців тому +2

    This is the most biologist biologist they could’ve gotten for this biologist video

  • @brojoe5326
    @brojoe5326 2 роки тому +27

    I wish I had this dude as my science teacher growing up. Everything he says seems genuinely fascinating and a big part of that is the fact that he himself finds these topics so exciting. Thanks for the free lesson, I learned a few things today and enjoyed the ride through it

  • @yourdead408
    @yourdead408 2 роки тому +67

    He speaks about Biology with such awe and fascination, and he gives me the impression that he loves to teach these things to people. I love his lively and animated style!! could watch him for days 😁

  • @notjustanotherbrickinthewall
    @notjustanotherbrickinthewall 2 роки тому +47

    Someone give this man a UA-cam channel or a podcast because the way he explains biology is amazing!

  • @williamsturrup287
    @williamsturrup287 Рік тому +2

    Thor is definitely one of the more entertaining hosts for the Support series. 10/10 would watch him again 😁

  • @oliveryoung2260
    @oliveryoung2260 Рік тому +1

    His energy and ability to explain things the way he does is one of a kind. He needs his own show

  • @captainkeller2792
    @captainkeller2792 2 роки тому +25

    This guy is truly amazing. Its really rare that a person is so much fun to listen to.

  • @amanda-n
    @amanda-n 2 роки тому +14

    More Thor please! I’d watch a full series of this guy and his enthusiasm, he’s hyped, but somehow soothing too.

  • @guerra_dos_bichos
    @guerra_dos_bichos 2 роки тому +75

    I want this dude to explain everything to me like this, he should totally have a kid show, it'd be like doc brown meets Beakman

  • @joshuafechter9285
    @joshuafechter9285 Рік тому

    I absolutely love this guy, he’s so enthusiastic about his profession, and just seems like a great guy to hangout with

  • @silenttoxic707
    @silenttoxic707 3 місяці тому +1

    I immediately went and queued up his other videos, this guys enthusiasm is palpable😆

  • @Alan-fo5kn
    @Alan-fo5kn 2 роки тому +23

    he's so adorable and passionate and...just the vibe of a heavenly man

  • @simpleguy86
    @simpleguy86 2 роки тому +13

    I love both his passion for describing what the tweet ask and just his demeanor. He seems like he would be a kind but possibly stern professor

  • @heatherkinder6768
    @heatherkinder6768 2 роки тому +22

    He should go into teaching because not only does he really know his stuff but he can explain things so well and in a way that keeps you interested in hearing more and more!

  • @dumpster_fire_sloth
    @dumpster_fire_sloth 2 роки тому +5

    I love this guy's energy and personality! Honestly, I wouldn't normally care about biology but this guy makes it sound like it's the most fascinating thing in the world.

  • @cantaloupegodling352
    @cantaloupegodling352 2 роки тому +2

    I love how unbelievably excited he is about everything.

  • @markiep8477
    @markiep8477 2 роки тому +9

    Whoever is doing the casting for these expert videos is KILLING it.

  • @brianwest8119
    @brianwest8119 2 роки тому +47

    To me, it feels like it's becoming more and more rare that people like him are very passionate about their jobs.

    • @kashiichan
      @kashiichan 2 роки тому +7

      ~ capitalism ~

    • @ShacolateClown
      @ShacolateClown 2 роки тому +1

      @@kashiichan complaining about capitalism while using a pc or phone. xD nice

    • @ListenToStatic
      @ListenToStatic 2 роки тому +3

      The driver is the traffic until he’s in the ditch, as the song goes.
      Speaking as someone who spent a bit of time in the ditch, I can’t really enjoy poorly regulated capitalism. Phones are lovely pocket computers, but I’d rather have decent social safety nets and more regulated/ethical phone production.

    • @libbylapisburst
      @libbylapisburst 2 роки тому +10

      @@ShacolateClown
      Kashii: "Capitalism~" - as in shorthand for the exploitative nature of Americanized capitalism burning out and abusing people for the sake of "profits" and expressing a desire for something less disastrously unethically uncaring.
      ChickenCatch: "ah but you engage in capitalism (for survival). MHM YES I AM VERY SMART, THE WEALTHY OVERLORDS WILL BLESS ME WITH THEIR CRUMBS."

    • @lolrentz
      @lolrentz 2 роки тому

      @@ShacolateClown YOU HATE CAPITALISM YET YOU EXIST IPHONE VENEZUELA 500 MILLION DEAD

  • @TheSauceYouGetLostin
    @TheSauceYouGetLostin 2 роки тому +46

    This man is a mad scientist.
    But I love him. We must protect him at all costs.

  • @LeonardoHamato
    @LeonardoHamato 3 місяці тому

    I love how he answers with "well the answer is yes/no" then explains why after, makes it very easy to understand.
    Sometimes answering inside the explanation can be confusing and the way Thor answers just makes it very easy to understand.

  • @mCreecher91
    @mCreecher91 5 місяців тому +1

    I wish I was this passionate and enthusiastic about anything at all

  • @theabyssaldevil
    @theabyssaldevil 2 роки тому +24

    I really love Thor Hanson, would've been a great experience having him as a professor. Thanks for bringing him back! Can't wait for his next one!

  • @zanna1944
    @zanna1944 2 роки тому +15

    He speaks about both whales and insects as if he spoke about unicorns and dragons. With enthusiasm, engagement and so much knowledge. Love him a lot

  • @Omar-wq9dz
    @Omar-wq9dz 2 роки тому +26

    I'm glad to see Thor Hanson back. I was hoping for another Biology Support

  • @8uttchug6877
    @8uttchug6877 4 місяці тому

    He is so optimistic, can tell he loves what he does.

  • @charitysketches
    @charitysketches 2 роки тому +2

    He really needs a series of his own. This guy is so passionate and it’s teaching me

  • @abstract5249
    @abstract5249 2 роки тому +20

    2:54 "A slug is more or less like a bag of moisture."
    Aren't we all?

  • @nubianfx
    @nubianfx 2 роки тому +21

    Hes so enthusiastic and his excitement about biology is contagious! Also his name is Thor. im officially a fan :)

  • @viralgecko
    @viralgecko 2 роки тому +51

    This guy is fantastic and clearly loves his field, he gives off the kinda of vibes of if you crossed David Attenborough and Willem Dafoe and it is awesome!

  • @paulmcgugan4994
    @paulmcgugan4994 2 роки тому +4

    Loved that! You have a real talent for explaining complex science with clarity and enthusiasm.

  • @XamanthaRose
    @XamanthaRose 2 роки тому +1

    I love how passionate he is as he answers these questions.

  • @lynxlagoon
    @lynxlagoon 2 роки тому +24

    that guy seems like a blast to hang out with

  • @livernest4355
    @livernest4355 2 роки тому +7

    I love the way he talks! Seems so engaged and passionate, thanks for coming back😊

  • @thomasr3805
    @thomasr3805 2 роки тому +18

    Great at communicating complex biology using basic concepts and explanations.
    I’d love to see him running a kid’s show where he answers the wonderful questions of kids!

  • @felicianofrontado3134
    @felicianofrontado3134 7 місяців тому +1

    You gotta love how he tells you that you'll be horrified to see a tick's mouth in the most wholesome of ways 😂

  • @dj_ccc
    @dj_ccc 9 місяців тому

    Man, I love this guy. I could listen to him all day, he’d make an AMAZING teacher

  • @silver474
    @silver474 2 роки тому +15

    This guy reminds me of my 8th grade biology teacher. He was awesome and made me love science.