Neil deGrasse Tyson Invents a New Super Power for Superman

There’s just no delicate way to say this. When a fan asks, “When Superman farts, is the gas or the wind more lethal?” Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice ponder the pungent possibilities. Then Neil comes up with a new super power for the Man of Steel that leaves Chuck in tears and will leave you gasping for breath.

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[-Zevin-]

I just watched a Esteemed Astro-physicist explain how Superman could hypothetically shoot flames from his ass. What am i doing with my life.

[dekubutler]

I love how that girl starts laughing after Neil says flamethrower

[evanhiltzik]

In this episode: A genius astrophysicist discusses the logistics of a fictional character's flatulence, its flammable properties, and how laser-light emissions from his eyes may ignite the gas emitted due to the aforementioned flatulence.

[chinamanandfriends]

I am the genius (doofus) who decided to watch this in a public library.

[CollectorsFix]

Oh...guys and farts... Even one of the smartest man on earth can't help but laugh at a fart joke.

[hakim]

Did Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson just talk about superman's farts ?

[xarvous]

Even the producer in the back cracks up

[FutureAbe]

Damn it, why didn't the producers of Superman vs Batman hire Neil as a science advisor..

[PasOdMater]

Someone needs to animate Superman doing this.

[kholdanstaalstorm]

Oh, I had to see this several times!
From Chuck loosing it from the mental image to Neil trying so hard to keep his professional composure, this was glorious!
Best part is the technician girl in the booth when she pops her head up like a spooked rabbit and then looses it along with Chuck, fantastic!

[Fred-ufbl]

He scienced the shit out of that question! :)

[Joy-blft]

haha the absurdity of these conversations are hysterical. Neil deGrasse Tyson is e'fing awesome.

[jeffreyjohnsonakashadowolf]

The lady behind the glass made the video even better 😂

[miladyblue]

It seems that Neil's answer appeals to Chuck's inner eight year old.

[paramortalics]

Neil just unwittingly provided the best explanation for Supes wearing his underwear outside

[JenoPaciano]

The better one for Superman is how he's able to pick up an airplane, a ship, etc., without compromising its structural integrity. Tactile telekinesis? Laws of physics don't apply to Superman? Ignorant writers?

[Hoeech]

That poor woman in the booth was brought to tears.

[jovax]

Thank you much for this. I heard the podcast and laughed, but actually seeing their reactions made it so much better. Was having a bad day today too, thank you

[vedantpaliwal]

i laughed so hard that i farted and coughed all at the same time...

[wujekcientariposta]

I may have watched too much joe rogan experience, but is it just me..? When she is bored the producer just look like any gray human being, but when she starts to laugh suddenly it's like the most beautiful woman i have ever seen. What is this sensation? can anybody explain why a simple smile can have so much power over human perception and attraction? I notice this with my girlfriend also. I HAVE to love to make her smile.