Why Do Cats Like Catnip?

Catnip! Cats roll in it, rub their cheeks on it and paw at it... but what is it about this stuff that gets our feline friends caught up in such a frenzy?

Hosted by: Olivia Gordon

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[Emuhleigh]

It doesn't affect my cat at all. When I put some on the floor, she gives me this "You need to clean that shit up" kind of look.

[stormdrainstormdrain]

We all know there's some dank ass kush in that shit

[sbaromski]

Olivia, you're cool, and you're doing a good job. Ignore the scared little haters and I hope you stick around.

[sweatyeti]

If you put me and some catnip in a box and then leave the room, and I have a 50% chance of liking it, am I enjoying it or not?

[FDSixtyNine]

She's so pretty.

I feel she will make a great addition to the SciShow team.

[HexIsme]

I didn't even notice the nose piercing until I read a few comments bitching and moaning about it.
Get over it, folks. People don't exist to please you with their appearance.

[undeny]

I like her. Not overplaying it and she's actually getting through.

[thelastxgamer]

Why do people hate the new host? Seriously I'm just here for hearing the science. I don't care who reads it.

[caspian]

I like this host :) You do a good job of explaining things and your voice is easier to listen to. Keep em coming!

[leavethisemptier]

Olivia does a good job at expressing with her hands.

[Im_Just_A_Dreamer]

Why all the hate towards the new host? She's here to share the knowledge and passion for science. I'm all for that.

[vaszgul]

Love the energy and your tone in this one. You're starting to fit in and I dig ya. Welcome to the family, Olivia! And I learned something new here so you got the job done.

[departed]

I'll accept this. This is a vast improvement over the just-rolled-out-of-bed look.

[LangKuoch]

I love your energy in this one! Great work and keep it up :)

[TommyAndGracie]

My cats prefer fresh grown catnip over the dried type.

[BubbleGumPinkHair]

Great job Olivia! Super engaging! I love seeing new hosts, especially other rad women into science!

[avokadosauce]

Cat: you got the goods?
Human: yeee I got the catnip, really makes you crazy.
Cat:* sniff * GIVE IT TO ME MEKUDXHSHSHGBTRVFRTH

[LiveLNXgaming]

Who is this new host. I think i saw her in a past episode. I like her. Lots of movement and good way of talking and adjusting tone to highlight interesting parts.

[KatAmarie]

You'd think that people interested in science wouldn't post such offensive comments. So primitive.

[BeefCake]

"Why do cats like catnip?"
"I don't know, why does your mom like cheeseburgers."