Olive and Mabel. Episode 1 - The Dog's Breakfast Grand Final

www.oliveandmabelbook.com
I usually broadcast actual sport: The Olympics, Wimbledon, The Masters, 6 Nations, that sort of thing. But sport has disappeared for a while, so here instead are Olive and Mabel eating their breakfast.

[@lauraphilpot83]

“Focused, relentless- tasting absolutely nothing”. The funniest line ever.

[@timdowney6721]

laura philpot A great performance, no doubt, but we have a strong challenge from “No point in shaking yet, you’re still in the water.”

[@gmdhargreaves]

Reminds me of the great 1996 eat off between the Great Dane and great lover Frank Vs the brindle understudy patch with one testicle- a spectacle that lives long in the memory but this, this is from another planet!!

[@sugarnads]

I read this as he said it. 😂😂😂😂😂👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@emmaparry1987]

Very funny!

[@tatianabullock5927]

I love all these little videos. Just brilliant. Thanks!

[@poohbear1085]

3 years on (at least) and I still find comfort and joy in these two canines.

[@amstaylorph]

Has anyone else watched this more than once?

[@charhay8508]

About 20 times, laugh every time. Also shared on Facebook.

[@janecourcy5255]

Yes, many times....and I laugh hysterically each time! Thank you admcotter!!!!!!

[@soniksmurf]

Have seen the latest one it’s a nail biter to the end.

[@amstaylorph]

@@soniksmurf Just did! love it.

[@paddy2563]

loads!

[@geordiecalvert743]

“tasting absolutely nothing” just slayed me. There can’t be a Lab owner alive who hasn’t said much the same thing multiple times.

[@donhelli]

“Focused, relentless, tasting absolutely nothing”

[@treymcatee4473]

YES!

[@hughmungus1235]

Mines a Staffordshire x labrador, but she definitely has the labrador breed!

[@omni2269]

And the "worm medicine" line!

[@gourmetcookingwithkids2566]

It’s the funniest thing I’ve heard in a long time😂. Perfectly describes how dogs eat.

[@nematube]

Ah, the swapping of bowls - what a classic gesture of great sportsdogship!

[@MrAlbedo39]

As a former lab owner, the "tasting absolutely nothing" comment almost made coffee come out my nose. :D

[@eileenwalsh5258]

The ultimate compliment. :)

[@sugarnads]

Yep 😂😂🇦🇺

[@patriciahopewell5085]

My two labradors have taken to eating paper whilst out walking. They demolish dead rabbits, every last bits with gusto, one hysterical woman shouted 'they are eating there colon! I was tempted to ask if it was a semi-colon? Knowing them it would be the full colon,🐶🐶

[@MaryShelleysNib]

Could you taste the ☕️? 🤣

[@sueweisberg1474]

Hilarious

[@BigAlNaAlba]

Dude, you are sitting on a KZbin goldmine. I would watch this over footy any day of the week.

[@suziejane1008]

I just lost a fiver bet on Mabel at Paddy Power, dammit!

[@KAF128]

Quiet! When we return to normality Sky will make this pay-per-view!

[@BigBlack81]

@@KAF128 Dude, don't give them ideas. Jelle's Marble Runs is partnered up with Formula E for Formula E Marble Racing. We're closing to that PPV life than you think, fam. XD

[@ninasol6195]

@@BigBlack81 tell your autocorrect to shut up-- "we're CLOSER to that PPV life..." sometimes I can't help it, it's so aggravating the way that stupid program always messes things up.I think Auto-correct should be called Auto-corrupt".

[@cynthiahannon1639]

Please do more of these. I cannot stop laughing. I also truly appreciate his wife's comment, "get on with it."

[@lastpirateslife]

and his comment "and you can hear it in the crowd" :D

[@swanningabout]

@Dra O anyone would think it was planned...

[@djg585]

@@swanningabout I don't care if it is planned or not, just so it's good copy.

[@xoxb2]

No way was it planned. He's a professional commentator, it's what they do.

[@Holliethedog]

@@xoxb2 Andrew is brilliant! And so are his silly dogs!

[@selva-oscura-sogni]

Not typically a repeat viewer of anything, I've watched each episode approximately 50 times. They are so authentically 'broadcast,' so funny, and so tender that even on repeat what comes through each time is their perfection. And the sweet lives they all share. Look forward to many more. Thank you, Andrew.

[@craighealy6268]

Finally, the purpose of Twitter and KZbin has been revealed to all.

[@stevethomas2285]

Actually, we're still waiting on the reason for Twitter...

[@bowty_mcboatface]

Amen

[@MrNickoboyo]

yeah! forget the cats / it's all dogs!

[@raes2719]

@@stevethomas2285 that deserves an extra thumbs up and huge laugh hahahahhahahah

[@cybercita]

As hilarious as this entire thing is, my favorite part is the unseen voice commanding, "Get on with it!"

[@Irenesinger]

Voices, I have to admit, are rarely seen :-)

[@WinnifredJPeacock]

No respect for nuance, that.

[@LoudValves]

SWMBO

[@chrishenson4450]

"Both settling quickly into rhythm. You can see the contrasting styles." This is the genius of these videos. Every word of them is authentic and accurate to the action at hand. I've watched them both many, many times now, like the sport highlight reel I've been waiting for my entire life.

[@markh.6687]

"With Authentic Sports Announcer Language! It's the all-new Sports Announcer Action Figure!"

[@rsz6845]

Still just as funny as it was at first, when Olive and Mabel were an unexpected source of light during a very weird, dark time.

[@markdisanzo3796]

"Don't bollocks around wagging your tail." Truer words have never been spoken.

[@MajahDancer]

I'm still waiting for the live coverage of the snooze on the sofa.

[@stephaniemaslansky1750]

MajahDancer with bated breath....

[@jessies6193]

We're all still waiting....

[@montanarose3187]

Hey, the guy's a golf commentator: it shouldn't be that big a stretch (and I say that as a fan of both golf and golf commentating . . . heck, I've even been known to listen to golf on radio.)

[@jmo32479]

Me too!

[@helenrothwell5160]

@@jmo32479 He posted it on Twitter

[@karlanagy2328]

I have been a golfer/tennis player and fan since my teens, and I am a lifelong dog owner. Your voice is so familiar and comforting, and you are a gifted sports announcer. Your understanding of the canine brain is uncanny, and your connection with your dogs is amazing. I laugh out loud each time I play the "events" you've posted. You must call more Olive and Mabel competitions! I've been waiting for the snooze on the couch since a friend first called my attention to this post two weeks ago .....

[@rustyjames1727]

Heavy tail use. Happy to be alive. Everything is amazing.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@andreapatterson8323]

Adopting this as my new motto :D :D :D

[@lyell555]

Needs a rematch. Mabel was clearly at a disadvantage in the beginning due to some poor bowling.

[@KAF128]

@Joseph Cooper Is a bowl setter like an Irish/Red setter?

[@janosk8392]

@@KAF128 Or what you would call a person who collects crockery?

[@thekrrib]

Maybe it was an underarm bowl 😉

[@kellygirl878]

She was robbed!😔

[@stephennewton2777]

Not according to VAR.

[@jamesbuchanan7492]

We are dog lovers living in Napa California. We’ve watched this video and the chew toy competition literally every day for the last three months in lockdown. Thank you for helping to get us through!!

[@nedpowell3542]

Absolute genius. I keep going back whenever I need a smile...

[@ninasol6195]

Mr. Powell, we ALL do!!

[@saralaine6236]

I've finally found a sport I like. Thank you!

[@saralaine6236]

My favorite line (from the wife in the background) at about 11 seconds, "Get on with it!"

[@IlGattonero13]

I keep returning to the spontaneous genius of this first outing for you three. It never fails to make me laugh. How lucky we all are to continue to share in the antics of your sweet, ridiculous dogs and your wry commentary, Mr. Cotter! All my thanks and a happy new year to you and yours.

[@mrandrewcotter]

Thank you.

[@diamondfilms5227]

"Great rivals, great friends" - something for all of us to learn. Hilarious watched this so many times.

[@meiryrodriguez]

If sports were more like this I might actually watch them!

[@scotthickman5692]

0:11 “Get on with it.” 😂

[@redpaul101]

0:45 "They're all-out. Focused, relentless, tasting absolutely nothing."

[@Longtallsal17]

Loved that!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@HobbitandTippi]

The way he runs with it as the tension he'd just mentioned being in The Crowd, haha

[@AngryBeaver60]

That's my favorite part.

[@LL-jt1xt]

Tension in the crowd

[@bwgan2440]

As a non-sports person, these have given me a new and unexpected respect for the sports commentator! More please genuinely the best thing I’ve seen in a long time, even before lockdown. As an amateur though I definitely agree that some new regulations need to be brought in regarding bowl setting...😶

[@teachmarkey]

This and "Game of Bones" are the best things I have heard since this all began. Thanks for making me laugh out loud!

[@Isleofskye]

The next one in the woods and pond is even better imo :)

[@RoccoGuyBoiThing]

Best sports coverage I've seen all year

[@soniksmurf]

Go team Olive ......... please do some more of these ........ the swapping of bowls at the end in true World Cup finals tradition. Just gold.

[@primitivedaisy]

As a lab owner myself, I can attest to the voracious appetite of the breed! We have our 3rd black lab, Simon, who needs a special bowl to slow him down. There is a reason they are always voted best dog breed. Your pups are beautiful! 🥰

[@canoslo6126]

Primitive Daisy Our first Lab would’ve eaten a Buick if he’d thought he could choke the bumper down!

[@johnniebwoy]

Focused, relentless- tasting absolutely nothing. Tears in my eyes.

[@dab88]

"don't bollocks around wagging your tail"

[@lisal4791]

Sir, you could narrate grass growing and I think I’d enjoy it! Love the beautiful dogs; cheers!

[@ninasol6195]

I totally agree! The best combo of needle-sharp sports commentary and hilarious comedy routine! That, sir, is TALENT!

[@ZuluRomeo]

He was brilliant on this year's season of Celebrity Mastermind.

[@richardbock5181]

Watching repeatedly. It's the best sport available even in North Carolina.

[@christinamiller3439]

It’s an absolute must that you make more of these! The world needs this! Still busting up my sides from laughing. Get on with it!

[@brianmorrison3799]

My stomach still hurts from laughing! XO, BRI

[@markrollins2115]

I have watched all the Olive and Mabel videos dozens of times. I never fail to laugh out loud! Labs are the best. The commentary is brilliant. Please make more!

[@jackiejones1945]

PLEASE make more Andrew. I can't help myself watching over and over again, need more!

[@peterforsythe3643]

I’ve watched this over and over. Love it! As Lab owner, it resonates so much. Thank you Mr Andrew. Please continue, even when “proper” sports come back. The Dog Olympics! Yes!

[@hamishbills5937]

So so good.As I have said a number of times in the past couple of months there are some very clever people with a lot of time on their hands producing some magnificent work.

[@CathyBrodie1]

#mrandrewcotter I can hardly express the comfort these videos give me, I watch them again and again. I’ve got some pretty scary health issues going on and whenever I feel really down I turn to your videos and watch them all again and again. They lift my spirits so thank you for sharing them with us. And I know you don’t want to hear this but can we have more please? You’re also an excellent writer with a beautiful turn of phrase so more (non-sport-related) books would be appreciated too. Love and thanks from Australia. ❤️

[@billcubed1963]

I have watched this numerous times and laugh out loud every time. Great work.

[@nickwebb8197]

"Get on with it!" Nice touch.

[@cyclingnerddelux698]

There are so many classic, all time classic lines here I don’t know where to start. Do sports commentator guy, you keep hitting it out of the park. Fabulous

[@joylara8200]

Two years ago already, but this still makes me smile as much as back the . Definitely a bright spot when we were stunned by the pandemic; still a bright spot today as we get on with our new normals.🤩. Love yo Olive & Mabel & Andrew Cotter!

[@mrandrewcotter]

Nearly 3 years ago now. Remarkable...

[@themonk7257]

@@mrandrewcotter Yeah I'll just upload this daft wee video and then get back to my brand new project that's going to take off, The Pepper Pod.

[@joylara8200]

@@mrandrewcotter oh my, yes three! time flies. But it's great to keep following Olive & Mabel :)

[@ccburro1]

These videos are the “gift” that keeps on giving because they can be watched and enjoyed many times ❤️. Thank you. So needed.

[@Robertgregormcgregor]

"Ah you see the swapping of bowls at the end..."

[@sports872]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Guvna07]

Currently listening to his commentary at the Olympics and all I can imagine is watching these two running around the Olympic stadium track 🐶 🥇

[@jasonstem9908]

"The old Labrador school, eating is serious business" no more precise description for the Old Labrador school. 🐶🍔🥓🍕🌭🍲🥗🍛🍜🍝🍠🍢🍳🍤😅

[@donhelli]

“Focused, relentless, tasting absolutely nothing”

[@marymac-du9mv]

Not to mention: 🧦🎾🍟🌿👞👟🥾📒

[@Badgersj]

Fred MacAulay did a lovely section of his act about his Labradors, including, 'One day hundreds of years ago a Labrador missed a meal. That's never going to happen again.'

[@ZuluRomeo]

When it comes to the crunch, labradors have everything licked.

[@michellebel1247]

Oh, please do this forever. I love you. And Mabel. Now where’s that “live coverage of a snooze on the sofa”? The public are clamoring.

[@CaseyWise]

Pretty sure I sustained a minor belly laughing injury, but I'll press on. Now this is humor, thank you so much for posting, subscribed.

[@ISTEasnoneother]

This is just Comedy Gold, only discovering it now, enjoying this through yet another lockdown

[@siglmgga]

Many thanks for Quality Captioning! So many forget about millions of us who need it for equal communication access. Bravo.

[@peterdixon6807]

The early block by Mabel should have been given as obstruction, but modern refs don't give that, that's what's wrong with the game. A travesty.

[@julie4625]

Rematch without doping involved LOL (heartworm meds)

[@epicyclist]

I just came back to watch this again after discovering it in March/April. It made me laugh again, perhaps even harder than the first time. Thanks so much!!

[@tinasteer2507]

Having a Sunday morning binge on Olive and Mable aaahh life is good.

[@whymakeme]

I must say, for a moment i thought Mabel could make it first. If only there would've been a little delay from Olive's part, but i guess that's not possible at this level of competition. Really thrilling

[@Nopy14]

Legendary match, will go down in history.

[@BrightSparksAsia]

I am a Labrador mom and a devout fan of Mabel and Olive now. Please keep this up beyond the lockdown. Brilliant and uplifting.

[@user-lq5nz9pj5g]

I could spend all day and night watching these 2 angels and their hysterical owner and his narrative. Keep them coming; 2021 not starting off great!

[@ninamarshall5321]

Olive in her familiar black! Hilarious.

[@thedungeondelver]

As a lab owner (Onyx & Lulu, God rest their doggy souls, and now Zeus) I heartily enjoyed this. "Tasting absolutely nothing" - YUP. And those are beautiful animals. More, please!

[@wjmwdead]

The world needs more Olive and Mabel right now

[@cyndeeh]

Oh my lord. I'm here in the U.S.,locked down,saw this on the brian William's news,came here,and fell in love with these two,and your commentary! Today I saw this on Brian Williams 11th hour,and then went straight to facebook and shared it! Love those two! Wonderful idea !

[@medotorg2720]

I had 4 pounds riding on Mabel. There should be an inquiry into exactly why Olive got her bowl first.

[@DemetriLoizou]

"Lessons will be learned", I'm sure 😂

[@turtlegirl1209]

Aw you spoiled it

[@ophiolatreia93]

"and you see the swapping of bowls at the end"😂 that was genius.

[@ginnylorenz5265]

I can't get enough of this!!! Just brilliant. Thank you!!!! Love from San Diego, California.

[@ginnylorenz5265]

Back a year later. So wonderful. "...the swapping of bowls at the end....."

[@4jamesfour1]

what can possibly be better than this?! pure, ridiculously energetic humor and positive vibes!!

[@kramig6998]

This is wonderful! Just what’s needed now to raise spirits.

[@4jamesfour1]

absolutely

[@GI4JYT]

This so reminds me of my wife's three 'guide dogs'. The last one passed away just before Christmas. She is now waiting for her fourth, but sadly Covid 19 got in the way among other things. In our family we have had one full golden lab, followed by a smaller golden lab/retriever, then lastly a black lab/retriever. My wife will enjoy listening to this. I myself have some vision, so can see what is happening here. Thanks for the great imagination!

[@scrumtrellecent]

Their execution in style never ceases to amaze...both winners.

[@wendymuir7818]

"'Tis not a dog. 'Tis a remorseless eating machine!"

[@NutterButter88]

This should be called "The Hunger Games" 😂

[@timdowney6721]

A Lab’s entire life, every second, is the hunger game. 😉

[@rubbergavin]

This is the best thing on KZbin. If you dont do more of these I will drink a bottle of ketchup.

[@tjbeep]

Labradors are the most lovable creatures ever brought into the world. To have their thought bubbles filled in by a quick-witted Scot is a match from heaven.

[@provee2x]

This is now my favourite subscription, please don’t ever stop doing these they are pure joy

[@markyp264]

"Dont't bollocks around wagging your tail" - Genius!

[@renatewatters3547]

The solitary cheer from the crowd of “get on with it”, really set the mood. 🙂

[@AmandaJYoungs]

It doesn't matter how often I've seen this video, it still tickles my sense of humour. Kudos to Andrew for doing something whimsical and imaginative with himself while we were all stuck indoors wondering what the future held for us all...

[@alanmacpherson4176]

Mr. Cotter, sir, I don't know who you are, but i hold a deep respect for your work. Eagerly awaiting a snooze on the sofa!

[@fanofbesp8923]

Happy 1st Anniversary of The Dog's Breakfast Andrew, Olive and Mabel (and "the crowd")! Glad you were bored, and that you decided to post it! Can't believe it's been a year already. Feels much longer than that.

[@AimeeNicolettiHare]

Please do one more 🤞. Seeing things like this is saving my sanity.

[@petewilliams4289]

Just the most wonderful videos, simply brilliant and well-deserved accolades to Olive and Mable. Surely, no better champions the world has ever seen or will see now that the Olympics have sadly been postponed.

[@AngelaGarry]

I have watched this now about 15 times. It makes me smile every time, especially the swapping of bowls at the end.... xx

[@lw5682]

I'm having a rough day. Guess its time to check in with Olive and Mabel 🐶! I feel better already😊

[@Pesmog]

As we are not seeing it anywhere else, we need action with a ball please. Quality commentary, lovely dogs.

[@motley331]

Love the voice in the background! Even makes the announcer chuckle a little. Pure gold.

[@your_best_life.]

Ever since March, I keep re-watching this. So very, very funny and clever. But what I really want to know is who are the 247 people who gave this a thumbs down? They probably also hate ice cream, long weekends, and finding $20 in an old coat.

[@GreenhillJunction]

Absolute genius. Thanks for making me smile and laugh out loud again. Can't wait for their next match. 👍😆😂

[@charhay8508]

This made my day! More please, your commentary is on the money and your dogs are wonderful. Hello from Montana, USA!

[@annenorthman8154]

I can't believe I just now learned about Olive & Mabel....what fun I've been missing out on. Playing catch-up now...

[@AnomadAlaska]

I can't like this enough times. I keep coming back to watch it. Brings me good memories from the early shut down and how we all coped together with fun changes like this video.

[@LHyoutube]

I'm not saying this is the best thing ever on the internet, but I'm also not NOT saying this is the best thing ever on the internet either... 😂

[@richardnewall4109]

Just watched these three videos with the dogs now & I can't stop laughing - utterly perfect!! Thank you!

[@tomwestbrook]

Back for what must be my 90th viewing. Perfect video. I especially love the “Get on with it “ from the stands.

[@shelleysprinkle873]

Oh my such joy listening and watching smiling ear to ear entire time! Thank u for the joy !!!! And fun!!!

[@stephenconnolly5904]

"Happy to be alive, everything is fantastic" 😂

[@shimeih2287]

Came straight from twitter..we need more of this 😂😂

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

The video that started it all, and, kept me going over the last two years. Thank you for keeping these going.

[@maartenslagter3752]

live coverage of a snooze on the sofa would love to hear and see that