Entomologist Breaks Down Bug Scenes From Movies & TV | WIRED

Entomologist Dr. Sammy Ramsey is back to break down clips from movies and TV about bugs. What happens if a radioactive spider bites you like in Spider-Man? Do butterflies really look like they do in SpongeBob SquarePants? Do swarms of bugs really attack you like in so many Hollywood movies? Dr. Sammy provides answers to all these burning questions, and much more.



0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Spider-Man
1:21 - SpongeBob SquarePants
2:20 - The Silence of the Lambs
4:47 - Swarms in Hollywood movies - The Swarm, Candyman, etc.
5:57 - WALL-E
6:52 - The Fly
7:57 - James and the Giant Peach
9:34 - The Wicker Man
10:44 - Jurassic Park
11:10 - Alien
12:56 - The Office
14:31 - Joe's Apartment
15:29 - Bee Movie
17:25 - Jumanji
18:11 - The Mummy
19:09 - A Bug's Life
20:54 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
21:57 - A Bug's Life
22:36 - Piglet's Big Movie
25:02 - Snowpiercer
26:30 - Starship Troopers



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Entomologist Breaks Down Bug Scenes From Movies & TV | WIRED

[Chkhitoooo]

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

[trainwreckartwork]

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

[TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

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

[zk]

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.

[andien]

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

[isseume]

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

[Laladust]

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

[FrederickDunn]

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!

[themurrrr]

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.

[MsAdlerHolmes]

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.

[chopperhead]

"There are no parasitoids that go after human beings"

that's exactly what a parasitoid-controlled human would say...

[darknesswave]

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

[SaintxGlobal]

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😭

[StarMonkies]

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

[OROgoldenpair]

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

[sophiewhiting]

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.

[fovosprodromus]

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

[headlights-go-up]

'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.

[laurenjansen]

Words cannot express how adorable his passion and enthusiasm is

[lifestream]

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