Scientists' Hilarious Reaction to Bizarre Deep-Sea Fish | National Geographic

[@NatGeo]

The gulper eel has a pouch-like mouth that can inflate to swallow very large prey. To learn more, you can read on here: on.natgeo.com/2zmYQrs

[@uso_Jus2SmooTh94]

Cool. I couldn't make out where it's face was tho 🤔

[@MsLuath]

First time I look at a eel and think it looks beautiful.

[@yuae5078]

wow first time seeing a 28 min. comment get pinned

[@msmarisol14]

This was awesome. Please give us more behind the scene footage.

[@thecutestthingyoueverseen3690]

Gorgous 🐟🐡l

[@thecrowvideos70]

So our childhood instincts of “touch it” never goes away I see

[@Ragnarok540]

A child is basically a scientist, most of them just lose the talent over time.

[@kaeori]

Bro, octonauts made me come here i swear to god i

[@bitasaur]

I never thought that way lol

[@glamourousbox8168]

@@kaeori pft-

[@ashleyguan6012]

This is correct

[@moonflower5553]

"is it engorged or is it...like that?" "Is it mad?" "Touch it"

[@jaysuscrass9119]

*that scene from the office where Michael Scott is STRUGGLING not to say "That's what she said."

[@evilpufferfish198]

They're all scientist

[@riley8385]

@@evilpufferfish198 Makes sense, scientists are nerds haha.

[@tabbi5525]

The Scientific Method lol

[@bebopcola4643]

I guess Prometheus was pretty accurate afterall

[@itstheandreaforme7550]

Scientists in movies: It's clearly a new creature, they seem about 828374 years old, found in a really specific area... Scientists irl: "Yup, he's doing *the shake* "

[@reynadunham1174]

Also scientists irl: is that a fish?

[@titash3973]

Le shake.😂😂😂

[@jhennymaia5316]

Also scientist: Is it red?

[@osvald860]

Lol

[@pitou6084]

“ Is it engorged, or, is it like that” 😂😂

[@MariaH20683]

The natural instinct of every human being when seeing something unknown: "Touch it".

[@Bunkerdwarfputin]

Yup... and wet paint, for some reason... 😂😂😂

[@TURBOMIKEIFY]

Blessing and curse of being a naturally curious species.

[@szwedy1]

Not only human tho xD

[@Gold6240]

Poke it with a stick

[@Bluepeter62]

The german word for "to realize" is "begreifen". It literally translates to touch or grab something.

[@cinema.zipfile]

I always wonder what scientists’ first reaction to a species they just discovered would be. Glad to know it’s along the lines of “what the heck is that”

[@misterbadguy7325]

Well, this is a gulper eel; it's a pretty well-known species. It's just that it's rare to see one all puffed up like this. So much so that they didn't realize it was a gulper eel initially. (Finding new species on deepsea dives is pretty common.)

[@notavailable1174]

@@misterbadguy7325 we know they were just saying that because they didn’t identify it at first, their first thought was still “what the heck is that”

[@cooperkellis2659]

What's funny is when the platypus was discovered even other scientists thought it was a hoax

[@bendykirby4828]

Gulper eels aren’t new species but it still checks out.

[@quitaulla1569]

They're regular humans like we all are.😀✌

[@StarFishPRIMEai]

I like the scientist that goes “touch it” that’s good science right their.

[@KyokujiFGC]

It's like they were instantly 10 again.

[@the_dooof]

@@KyokujiFGC I mean adults are just children with expensive toys and big books. Scientists are the ultimate children of adult children, because open curiousity is such a childish trait it seems but its good science to always be saying "WOAHH COOL WHAT IS THAT"

[@grandadoboman1995]

@@the_dooof yep. I'm a biologust. It really is wonderful when you find something out there. Pure child-like happiness. Then you get stuck in a room for months at a time writing your manuscript.

[@sun_beams]

Suddenly I have a lot less issue with the scientists from Prometheus.

[@ridetillidie8090]

Great science, bad grammar.

[@iamatoaster2693]

Imagine you were taking a morning stroll around the neighborhood. Suddenly a gigantic machine descends from the sky and proceeds to call you fat.

[@lucindabreeding]

UM, I'M NOT FAT I'M ENGORGED OR MAD!

[@LadyJoolree]

"Oi! Who you callin fat, wide load?!!" In my head that's what its saying 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@jhowardsupporter]

@@LadyJoolree You've bullied him. Now he's gonna commit suicide. Then someone will post the viral meme "mum don't tuck me into this 🛏️ tuck me into this ⚰️".

[@martinjones5084]

That happens, and the machine is a car 😄

[@SpeakerPolice]

This comment made my day lmfao

[@Karlene1722]

Scientist: “is it engorged or is it... like that” Eel: “I am en-gorgeous”

[@PanduPoluan]

The Sea Got Talent

[@thefirstsin]

Sea got your back

[@vigil4Jesus]

The underrated comment More likes to come from word=play fans.😊👍

[@lovefalcon1111]

So cute!!!❤

[@TunaYoney]

Their reactions are hilarious. They are like adult kids. They really love their job. It’s amazing though. I always thought these eels were science book legends. Amazing

[@00WatName00]

"All grown-ups were once children." - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

[@kathysemrau2301]

To love your job is a gift few of us get. Those scientists go through so much training to get that job. You have to respect their opinions, and knowledge. And if you laugh too, what a bonus. So many of us just watch others have great experiences on the internet or tv.🌞💙❤🌈🌞💙❤🌈🌞💙❤🌈🌞💙❤🌈🌞💙❤🌈🌞💙❤🌈🌞💙❤🌈🌞💙❤🌈🌞💙❤🌈🌞💙❤🌈🌞💙❤🌈🌞💙❤🌈🌞💙❤

[@luckdragongirl]

Trust me, this is very normal. I studied biology and worked in a genetics lab at one point. Scientists have a sense of humor and can have fun.

[@davidc2838]

@@kathysemrau2301 They were watching this on TV too...video feed from a robotic sub... And I knew it was a Gulper Eel, as soon as it turned sideways. Lots of Jaques Cousteau and many other shows about exploring the deep oceans. Didn't have to be a scientist. :-)

[@chizoioioi]

Makes me wish I had been a scientist

[@morningglorymoth]

I’ve seen people comparing scientists in movies to real scientists and now I want a movie with realistic scientists

[@saltyhasnochill5249]

*alien spaceship lands* “Holy moly, that’s big” “Imma touch it”

[@mariahmauro1800]

YES!!

[@kali_akasha]

I am still waiting for it

[@lelanai]

Did you see Evolution?

[@zeniththetoaster9712]

LOOK GORDON! ROPES!

[@LaylaMiki]

We all know that scientists are just kids who expected to play with bigger toys.

[@DevashishDasBioinfo]

Aren't we all?

[@ihcuhcalaK]

"bigger toys"

[@SoulWhite]

If learning universal physics is not for virtual reality, race cars in space and cat girls, I don't know what.

[@anuravi1413]

@@ihcuhcalaK stop it. Get some help.

[@reesearterberry7380]

Not just expected to, PAID to.

[@valmel58]

I love the commentary. It's relatable and hearing the genuine awe from the science crew makes one realize how special this truly is. 😊❤

[@emma_isinlove]

why does this sound like a scientist discord call 💀

[@jayovic]

lmfaoo fax

[@fairblue7980]

What is a discord?

[@EngelSpiel]

@@fairblue7980 It’s a chatting app, usually used by gamers wanting to coordinate a group.

[@pho8894]

LMAOOO

[@granola661]

@@fairblue7980 😂😂😂😂

[@belenfakura2548]

Eel: Oh, there's a light, someone recording me, I'll do some tricks.

[@ochinisbrokeasf]

Lol no reply hahha

[@stevethea5250]

@@ochinisbrokeasf 0:57 THATS WHAT SHE SAID! *EVERYONE LAUGHS IN CHAT*

[@Lava_Girl-]

Haha Pretty much 🤣

[@aberamagold7509]

@@stevethea5250 😒 looks into camera quizzically That's (Steve's joke ) too funny to be hidden in here, it belongs on the main comment page where more than 4 people will see it.

[@stevethea5250]

@@aberamagold7509 тндт5 рндт

[@JavierArveloCruzSantana]

Most of the scientists sound like NPR broadcasters mixed with kindergarten teachers. They are kids at heart; still amazed by the wonders of the universe. I love it!

[@TheLicktysplitz]

My thoughts exactly

[@jennygao4998]

Yes

[@Oldheadontheblock]

Scientists have pure souls filled with curiosity

[@macaroll]

yeah, my thoughts exactly! being a child at heart is truly wonderful!

[@iamthechair6328]

I was your 1,000 like

[@_wowzaimshook_9368]

I like how this video portrays real nerdy scientist. “Woah.” “It’s got googly eyes” “Hes doing a shake” “That was awesome!” “RaaAh!” Instead of the movie portrayal. “As you can see here in it’s pouch, it’s defense mechanism is activated by the right part of its brain.”

[@kellyjoiner4418]

Right?! 😂😂🌞

[@renechoi4396]

You'll get both responses from scientists, often both in the same brains. Really engaging research presentations often end up using both. The universe is so vast, and life can be so WEIRD, it's like bathing in endorphins to revel in it.

[@SamBiscuit-bn7jg]

That collective "OHHHHHHHHHH" when they all realize what this thing is gets me every time.

[@laurel9629]

“Is it bloated or is it just...like that?” Has to be one of the most relatable things I’ve ever heard a scientist say 😆

[@THELASTMASTA]

sometimes it just be like that

[@gold-6985]

+GGALLIN1776 Bet that gets them worked up

[@LucioFercho]

Well, at least they didnt say: "It looks like its retaining water..." XD

[@lapunprinz]

I feel personally attacked

[@ArdhanFadh]

scientist in movie: "this creature is binding protein hydroblablablablabla..." scientist irl: "wuow that fish shakes!"

[@hihi-mf2tz]

Hi

[@ferociousfeind8538]

Even better, when they do get into seriously technical info, the enthusiasm doesn't go away

[@notavailable1174]

“looks like a muppet”

[@firstnamelastname6016]

Those little googly eyes

[@hisfavworstnightmare]

“he doing the shake”

[@PixieStixx]

I love how scientists can be as amazed by nature as little kids. ❤

[@dr.altoclef9255]

I mean in the end, it’s all about curiosity. It’s just that when you’re a biologist you can explore a much bigger ‘backyard’.

[@guharup]

Thats why they chose science as a profession in the first place. Otherwise would have become lawyers and gone soul dead long back

[@alanmartinez4133]

Aliens: "hi humans, we are here to cooperate with your development... Scientists:" looks like a muppet"

[@kali_akasha]

TOUCH IT!

[@osvald860]

@@kali_akasha is it mad

[@wildcattuna4657]

it has lil googly eyes

[@Randy1337]

@@wildcattuna4657

[@BuriedFlame]

*psychic facepalm*

[@jadebirrd]

The entire Nautilus team is hilarious, they're literally the excited little kid trope of scientists. They comment weird looking fish. Describe them totally uncientifically - "weird hair day. He looks like he's got a reindeer head. And lipstick". They give cool rock formations points from 1-5, and mock one of the scientists who hasn't given a 5 on any rocks during that trip until he finally does that. They wave an octopus goodbye. They're so precious I love them all so much

[@5106ammieDam]

Jade the Imposter that is so sweet to hear, thank you for the info

[@saskiascott8181]

Yup! What's sad is that when you learn science in primary school they stamp all the wonder and joy right out of it and make kids adhere to rigid rules. Then kids think that's all science is when real scientists are actually more like them than like the teacher!

[@shadows_star]

They probably report it a lot more scientifically than how they describe it verbally

[@teapeaa]

So cute. Love them.

[@sunshadow7XK]

@@saskiascott8181 Public schools are designed to do that. The prussian system wanted factory workers and soldiers, which requires a compliant population.

[@casuallyburning8456]

That moment when you didn't quite get where the eyes and mouth were until it reverted back to its normal form.

[@laurieb3703]

Yes! I was stunned! I still find it so amazing

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

WOW. First time I've ever seen an eel change shape!!!!! Extraordinary.

[@63Malda]

This is what we need to show to elementary school children so they can learn how fun science really is.

[@tarafderpriyam1509]

exacctlyy!! and all they do in stead is rote learning. They never feel the fun of learning any subject

[@tanyarastogi1110]

@Tom Storm please, please no politics. Please do not turn *this* comment section into an unnecessarily political one.

[@Lolnus02]

@@tanyarastogi1110 I wanna talk about politics >:(

[@tanyarastogi1110]

@@Lolnus02 Same, but there's a time and place :)

[@OHOHOHCOME]

What they are doing here is not science. I have seen science. What they are doing here is pure gossip.

[@noodlepoodleoddle]

You can tell they love their job. And that's a great thing.

[@Anreii]

@@brycejcox aren't you like a middle aged dude making a your mom joke

[@octaviusbrahm3558]

At least this part of it. Probably not the paperwork

[@Anreii]

@@Materva_ pls explain how it's embarrassingly pathetic to enjoy your job

[@jesusalfaro8968]

@@Materva_ r/losers

[@rajkumarviswan1965]

@@jesusalfaro8968 r/ihavereddit

[@TragoudistrosMPH]

Wow, had it not changed shape at the end, I'd have been puzzled for weeks lol.

[@-HolySpiritDove-]

eel changes to Giant tadpole & back, then flees! maybe bizarre to some, though probably just about right to God still many more sea creatures yet to be discovered! Amazing :)

[@OriginalWoman95]

Tragoudistros.MPH .. you and I both love

[@OriginalWoman95]

Holy Spirit Dove .. you got that right!

[@guyfromnewark]

@@-HolySpiritDove- Fucc your god

[@safdghjklyftdrseawehhjk]

I love watching scientists find interesting things both because the organisms they find are just so fascinating and their commentary is so precious.

[@Aspensauce64]

“Scientists are boring” Scientists: he’s got like google eyes lol, touch it

[@user-bj2lu9qt3o]

It's goggle-eyes.👀

[@NovaRanger007]

Is it not googly eyes ?.

[@dhanajon5528]

@@NovaRanger007 no its google

[@redhabour79xbl56]

Googly eyes, not google fool

[@NovaRanger007]

@@redhabour79xbl56 Hey, No need to call them with words like that..

[@flybydeath]

I bet this is how humans have reacted for thousands of years whenever they discover a new weird looking creature they haven't seen before.

[@mde3370]

@@AzathothTheGreat lmao Probably confusion reaction like the scientist, but also horrified & repulsed when coming across demons😐 idk ask somone who has experienced sleep paralysis😂🤷🏻‍♀️

[@borenyaboruah]

That's also how I reacted when I met my friends for the first time xD

[@hoppinggnomethe4154]

No, they haven't. Cultures and educations were different back then. Each individual was shaped to react differently than us nowadays.

[@sylamy7457]

the yup

[@randomjap8431]

Well... Medieval lads called the rhinoceros "unicorns"

[@theo7236]

0:37 Marine Biologists: "Oh my goodness" Gulper Eel: "You fool! This isn't even my final form!"

[@dansmith2863]

refrigerator

[@dansmith2863]

@John Doe Microwaves don't make things cooler.

[@Alignedtop]

Another dumb conversation joke.

[@rosepiercedx]

Copper Rabbit go play golf

[@lvbboi9]

That fish's inflation ITS OVER 9000

[@crimson5163]

Eel: *flexes to scare threat away* The threat: Touch it! Eel: am i a joke to you?

[@valeria_sue777]

You know they love their job just by listening to this! The excitement, the joy...They're like kids on a field trip.

[@razorransom1795]

That's how people should be in their jobs if they really love them, every day should be like a kid going on a fun field trip oe doing a fun project. Problem is, life doesn't always give people that option.

[@EeeEee-bm5gx]

You all wouldn't believe how much time in science is spent reading stuff, calculating stuff, applying for stuff, setting up equipment, troubleshooting equipment and general writing stuff down. 99%

[@JohnnyReb]

"Is it engorged...or is it just...like that?" "Is it mad?" "TOUCH IT!" Ah yes... millions of years of discoveries all happened just like this lol

[@grinninggoat5369]

Yes, billions of human female virgins have had just the same reaction to their first male reproductive organ encounter.

[@TerrariaGolem]

@@grinninggoat5369 l o l

[@tonyajastrow4864]

🤣

[@soulthesassyassassin3616]

Grinning Goat tf

[@Niko-pn8bl]

Wait were they outside when they recorded this or were they in a small submarine?

[@malyikaj]

“Is he mad?...Touch it!” -Marine biologist

[@muhammadaldamlakhi3983]

Its a submarine camera he cant

[@petitio_principii]

who's the "me too" voice for animals?

[@oreala]

Is any joke forbidden in this century?

[@princeofopinion2692]

@@oreala Pretty sure this was a joke in itself bud..

[@TheMcKenzieHaus]

That part made me laugh too lmao 😂

[@oceanecastelnau9821]

God I love scientists They're adorable They're hysterically funny and have no idea why They are so often really good people too Earth keeps them humble😂

[@Mregypt06]

"this isn't even my final form!"

[@zacharymcdonald6323]

MrEgypt DelFlow you see, your not dealing with the average eel anymore!

[@link-kun5974]

*It's over 9000*

[@larkunique4932]

Just give up, you've been warned, this isn't even my final form.

[@luciellawliet]

MrEgypt DelFlow oh god this shouldn’t even be that funny but I can’t stop laughing! Send Halp I can’t breathe!!!

[@gma904]

Right! It's like he was showing off. 😂😂

[@aimeetraynor9021]

As a research scientist, I absolutely can confirm this is how we are on a daily basis. Media has never once accurately captured the realistic scientist dynamic.

[@soniiabaybee]

I was like that too and I don’t even need to be a Scientist. I jus got to see Gods creation. Which is amazinnnn

[@Zelda00Gamer]

Scientists are people!? Go figure

[@curiousnerdkitteh]

You're making science sound fun

[@Ezullof]

@@curiousnerdkitteh Science is asking a lot of questions - that's the fun part. But it's also finding a method to answer those questions accurately, and then managing to write a precise report of what you did, which is less fun.

[@flingage]

So what you're saying is a lot of scientists are much closer to Steve Irwin than people understand... That checks out, yeah.

[@shaundraevans7559]

The Eel: Tries to flex towards something he thought was a threat. The threat: Wooow OMG awesome. The Eel: Swims off embarrassed.

[@PanduPoluan]

Naaah, the eel was flexing while thinking, "Is that the Nautilus crew? Imma gonna show my engorged state and be on TV! And KZbin!!"

[@ForzaWiz11]

It was actually just done eating something. Actually funny af if you think about. They’re just over here panning across and they see this guy with his mouth stuffed unable to move . Like “what are you looking at”

[@rachelaguero7691]

This comment got me rolling hahahah

[@realdeal7074]

😄🤦🏽‍♀️ arr cute

[@raularaujostrw]

This comment is very underrated. 🤣

[@aileendemong1410]

Scientists irl: "What is that?" "I don't know." "Let's touch it." I swear in every single group there is always that one person that always wants to touch new things, even though they don't know what it is.

[@bud389]

"Looks like a muppet" - Marine Biologist

[@milacruz3970]

"He has like googly eyes haha"

[@lotuscat3173]

Thats hilarious

[@billygoat2313]

"Thats a fish?"

[@ispeakfangirl6857]

@@shammaideen6628 and your comment is the reason youre not a scientist

[@kitmini8197]

@@shammaideen6628 you're a sad pathetic incel

[@SrSeed]

Marine biologists sound like preschoolers having fun at the Aquarium

[@rmxevbio5889]

That was my impression too. Idk why I didnt like their ignorance

[@StephJ0seph]

@@rmxevbio5889 They're marine biologists, it's not ignorance-- it's fascination and a love for their job.

[@ay7164]

@@rmxevbio5889 since when being excited about something means being ignorant?

[@velfcookie4734]

More people need to be like them. A child at heart will never grow bored.

[@ay7164]

@ im not really sure if youre calling me an ignorant or your just making examples but ok

[@ellenlucia1088]

"Is it engorged, or is it just... like that"- scientists upon seeing me

[@maribelrios8652]

LOL!!!!!!!!!!

[@Daniel-nm2qb]

Prostate exam.

[@jan_Masewin]

Now to experiment with gulper eels

[@kim7990]

🤣🤣🤣

[@astridguzman5738]

😂😂

[@Stekman101]

Me: *Thinks marine biologists use big, scientific words to describe things* Marine Biologist: "It's got like...googley eyes!"

[@katherinewilson9806]

Finds cool oceanic animal, IMMEDIATELY begins roasting him.

[@Filip6754]

Such is the human nature

[@NutHoofd]

_"Looks like a muppet"_

[@TuberoseKisser]

Not as bad as the roasting of the purple octopus.

[@katherinewilson9806]

@@TuberoseKisser you're absolutely right

[@AC3dAvE]

Sounds asian

[@AZ-qw1kz]

I think if people knew this is what scientists are actually like and not the way they're depicted in media, they may be less intimidated to pursue the career.

[@lauranolastnamegiven3385]

and less inclined to believe them like they were gods

[@peylix-ohm4701]

@@lauranolastnamegiven3385 What do you mean?

[@nilleftw]

This is one of few times where I can absolutely agree that the media's depiction of something is actually harmful for society.

[@AdeamosCaar]

@@lauranolastnamegiven3385 nobody believe them like they're gods, they simply explain us how the world works by doing test, theorizing things and other. There's no belief, simply science.

[@marcoswillianl]

@@AdeamosCaar THis is a super naive point of view.

[@pathetik]

Sea fish: Am I a joke to you? Scientists: *Yes*

[@ADCFproductions]

don't be such an ann hog.

[@leociresi4292]

path/raze Face the wrath of my gaping mouth!

[@anitaowembabazi576]

😂

[@HbkDaTeam]

See, dis joke ACTUALLY WORKED right here👏🏽 thank you

[@meglukes]

He looks like an evil balloon

[@walkz007]

Eel broke out like a new Broadway star 'This is my momeeenttt' and belted out🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nema151]

How humans have learned about their environment for millions of years: WHAT IS THAT!!? TOUCH IT...

[@BioGoji-zm5ph]

And that is, as demonstrated in a fascinating documentary from 1979, how we will eventually learn about alien life forms as well. ;)

[@slimeconsole]

@@BioGoji-zm5ph what documentary

[@BioGoji-zm5ph]

@@slimeconsole ALIEN (1979), directed by Ridley Scott. ;)

[@Adrian-qr6gk]

Jared Bradley ah a very informative documentary😂

[@c.l.6379]

LMAOO

[@OrdonWolf]

Scientists in movies: "Ah yes, from its form and this depth range I can discern with 67% accuracy that this is a specimen of eurypharynx pelecanoides, which belongs to an order closely related to-" Actual scientists: "It looks like a muppet! Whaaaat look at its face!! It has googly eyes!!!"

[@mn-zo8ke]

Cute

[@HassanMohamoud-lg2xw]

😂😂

[@samantha_321.]

OrdonWolf so true that it hurts

[@AntonySimkin]

I rofled hahahaha

[@shownuxfoodisthebestlovest8238]

Omg! 😂😂

[@sweet.patata]

Gulper Eel: “THIS ISN’T EVEN MY FINAL FORM!!”

[@ImChaikneez]

Cakes Gaming stolen comment.

[@rockrhymrr]

shhhhhhh

[@antoniomf8399]

Hahahahah imagine the mega evolution ?

[@boomthebunny]

I love it when they all have that "ooohhh" moment right as they realize it's an eel. Lol

[@zeldron3812]

- "is that a gulper eel?" - "yes" Even though they're having so much fun, they're still very talented scientists to remember the specie

[@italucenaz]

*species

[@CryosisOfficial]

It's not a very hard species to recognize.

[@KingRevingtonRebel]

@@italucenaz no specie !

[@italucenaz]

@@KingRevingtonRebel species is both plural and singular, the word "specie" don't exists, is genus for exemple is singular

[@KingRevingtonRebel]

@@italucenaz im trolling 💀

[@CGZ26]

Gulper Eel: Oh a camera, this is my moment to shine! Scientists: *we're about to end this fish whole self esteem*

[@Angel_leah005]

ce gz 😂

[@akumasator6828]

omg yas XD 😂😂😂

[@renatenha]

No way, he did shine! He could perform in Las Vegas with all is umbrella thing

[@clowntown5336]

@@renatenha You're right!

[@Youmatter2boo]

Ce G I doubt these are scientists

[@AlyssaTaylor9]

Goes to school for years to specialize in marine life: "Is that a FISH!?" "WHOA 😯" "It's a fish???" "..idk..." "That's what it looks like to me!" "Is it ENGORGED or is it... just... _like that_ ..." "Is it mad???" "TOUCH IT!!!" "He's got lil googly eyes! 😍"

[@aayansh3919]

😂

[@Bladebreak3r]

"Looks like a Muppet!"

[@ast-og-losta]

lol..... That are a lot of living creatures that havent been discovered yet. Particulary in deep waters.

[@honglianglim8637]

I like the "touch it" idea

[@erdbeermilch2083]

“I think he ate to much!”

[@Muimex]

i love this whole team, every time they see something its like theyve never seen a fish before 😭😭

[@mortal-enemy]

"it's a fish" "that's a fish?!" "It's a fish? Woah" "that's what it looks like to me yeah" "WOAH" Marine biologists over a mile under the surface of the ocean shocked to see a fish. Adorable.

[@johnyreyes3567]

To be fair there are WAY more species under the sea than just fish

[@beenusrattson7842]

Could have looked like debris from far enough out.

[@leafeatingcow1109]

Fish is not a species. Its a group of invertebrates. And Fish makes up like 95% of all invertebrates in the water.

[@EuanTodd]

@@leafeatingcow1109 where did you get that all fish were invertebrate? When most of the time what people think of when you say fish are in fact vertebrate, and molluscs, crustaceans, sponges, corals and nudibrachs are all invertebrate classes of marine life.

[@scarves4evanoregano]

These are exactly the kind of people that I want studying marine life.

[@potato3018]

Animals: *does its thing* Humans: "WOOOAAAAHHH"

[@MrChaosGummie]

XE

[@nak8490]

WOAH! Yankee with no brim!

[@AZHOLEN1]

“Is it engorged or just like that?” “It’s so big!” “Touch it!” 😂

[@afoxwithahat7846]

😏

[@VenNeb21]

I laughed so hard when he said that!!!!

[@papalusho8626]

she was doing otherthings i mean where have you ever seen a scientist girl... pls have some common sense

[@VenNeb21]

@@papalusho8626 I can't tell if you are being sarcastic or a troll...

[@mustardyboi4187]

@@papalusho8626 Bruh

[@TheMapman01]

"Its getting so big" Other scientist laughs because he thought in his head: "Thats what she said"!

[@sofiasanz2066]

As a bio science major I can confirm this is how a zoology class sounds like

[@aneesquid]

seconded

[@arackan1]

I can definetly imagine. It's like Adam Savage seeing a prop from a movie, he goes "Woooooaaaahh! Look at that!" It's because of the passion scientists like these have their jobs. They love the discovery!

[@tomorbataar5922]

Pretty much.

[@andreafederer]

I can relate 100% to that 😂😂😂😂😂

[@VashXTrigun]

Things not to ask in the bedroom.: "Is it engorged.. or ist just like that?"

[@xbox360guy19]

"Touch it"

[@pinnipedwithhumanqualities5276]

"i think its a fish"

[@jessicachaidez2234]

"It looks like a muppet"

[@nasbuscus]

“Yup, he’s doing the shake”

[@淡い花]

Omg this is my favourite comment thread here 😂 and I just ruined it with this comment

[@csmith9684]

How aliens are going act when seeing humans for the 1st time.

[@Nvaehlo]

"It's running-"

[@pineapplepenumbra]

@@Nvaehlo "Quick, let's dart it, before it gets away."

[@Dangerpanda21]

Psyche they actually created the human race

[@Light.Oneness]

They've prolly seen us long ago like since ancient civilisations

[@rurutherussian]

*Flies over America* “ _Are they engorged or are they just like that_ “ ?

[@emmersonrector6885]

I love scientists. They're so professional while so not.

[@massimookissed1023]

It's obviously a comma. The deep sea cousin of the apostrophe.

[@Rick__C-137]

Massimo O'Kissed This comment was a 1000x funnier than the commentary in the video. Thank you :)

[@jhubeJELLO]

,

[@meh-ru1uk]

Commas, like apostrophes, have the ability change the meaning of a sentence. i.e Ben is in a hurry. Ben is in a coma. Though, it is considered to be not that useful surviving in the wild.

[@MrArtVein]

The joke is genius on a couple levels if you rewatch

[@harleydarkguy]

Beautiful

[@zippersocks]

I remember being very curious about this animal when I was 7 years old looking through a book. To see this 20 years later is a crazy feeling.

[@robertpryor7225]

Overrated, right!

[@lobsterfrog]

I KNOW!!!

[@FenriZz]

Same here but since 9, thought it was going to be a bit thicker than this

[@MiniNinja258]

TheFenriZzWolF that’s what she said.

[@rmxevbio5889]

Just wow

[@reaperandyel]

Scientist1: What? Scientist2: What? Scientist3: Woah! Scientist4: What?

[@chelseychiachi]

Jakvai HAHAHAHHAHA and we thought that’s funny!!! (For real though) xD

[@alexalex4041]

They are baffled.

[@utomow]

Nani?!

[@enzolanzalone]

Wha...

[@jacobWhite517]

3 out of 4 scientists agree this is “what?”

[@LEMATTOFFICIAL]

That eel waited its entire life for this moment

[@vals4623]

scientists: *find cool oceanic animal* WHY HE BUILT LIKE THAT

[@dnucky]

Scientist: "It's defensive.." Gulper Eel: "I heard what you did to the octopus, you ain't roasting me-"

[@jorgesegniniaguirre]

Scientist: "It's defensive" Eel: "No I'm not!"

[@caotri5703]

Scientist: "he ate too much" Eel: "not that kind of roast-"

[@Mezzy..]

Marine scientists: *"What is that.? Is that a fish..? " "Touch it"*

[@macswanton9622]

I'm not gonna touch it- you touch it!

[@trohnb8104]

The scientists were stumped and completely amazed just like I would be. I was rummaging my ichthyology memories as well & couldn’t find answers. I’m glad someone knows and now so do I . THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS❣️😊

[@lamb6320]

*almost a mile under water* Marine Biologist : Look its a fish

[@TE72GOD]

Reading this outloud made me laugh outloud. Thank you for the kackle. :)

[@freddy7694]

@@TE72GOD Cackle you mean? And also, are you a witch or something?

[@c.l.6379]

These comments have me dead

[@snorlaxcom]

George Costanza would be proud

[@siukong]

You know there's many underwater organisms that aren't fish, right?

[@pickatenney8420]

"It's like a uh... huh..." 0:10

[@M95Cc]

Huh!

[@nikolekallinowsky8859]

💀💀

[@emmanuelle7946]

This made me laugh way too much

[@Obsolescent]

*Look like that thing isn't it?*

[@macklinillustration]

"what is that?" "looks like a muppet" "touch it" "😄look at his little face" "looks like goggly eyes" "woooow, that was awesome"

[@astoroidea6502]

Accurate to every scientist I know including myself

[@Skank_and_Gutterboy]

Bye!

[@thatsskyrimbaby]

When I was 7 to about 10 I was OBSESSED with gulper eels! They totally fascinated me. I just felt like my cherished childhood memories poring through my mom’s ichthyology books got exploded in sunshine and glitter. I haven’t smiled like that all week! Really amazing!!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@danielkoskiluoto4499]

What shape are you? Eel:its complicated

[@HyperVanilo]

Shape like a friend

[@setokaiba7204]

Ed Sheeran song isn't it?

[@danielkoskiluoto4499]

@@setokaiba7204 im not sure

[@coolphoenix_0724]

Shape of you 😂

[@marijalast.6108]

It came, it did the dance, earn everyone's attention and went back to being ordinary little worm. Everyone can puff like that if you give them your attention. What a wonderful creature.

[@sarahroberts7374]

I cant explain but this comment is almost poetic i love it ☺

[@dennywidya]

True

[@joweydelanota5558]

Worm? Huh..

[@dierseye5761]

I love the scientists reactions. The awe and wonder in their voices is music to my ears. You can be a person of science and still embrace your inner child.

[@naurait8950]

I know righttt! I feel like they love what they’re doing and just imagining seeing this LIVE makes me smile:) i’d probably react the same way as they did

[@abrakadeep8810]

They are what they are cause they embrace their inner "child", cause they seek for more. Seek for knowledge and new things ! Thats just happieness, cause they understand what they want from life !

[@alistairt7544]

That's what loving science is! Embracing your inner child, seeking out knowledge, being curious about the world we live in. I love their reactions!

[@kittykatBflat]

Are these the “it looks like a kid dropped their toy” scientists? I love those guys.

[@laurencook6040]

“Is it mad?” “Touch it!” Great idea guys😂

[@abyssalzei552]

Lauren Cook that's how the alien franchise was made

[@shelbybabcock8779]

I can’t help but start snickering every time I watch this. “Looks like a muppet”. “Touch it”. Honestly, they’re just saying what we’re all thinking and it’s hilarious to me.

[@Ironmaniacs7]

"What is that? Touch it" And people say Prometheus was an unrealistic depiction of scientists

[@dominiquehebert4903]

To be fair, this group is using a machine and not their own hands! :)

[@florinnatu]

@@dominiquehebert4903 but they would touch it. everyone would do it. it is in our nature

[@florinnatu]

@Not Alfie 🤣🤣🤣 could be

[@keelahrose]

🤣🤣🤣 great point!

[@wordcoffee101]

don't bring that terrible movie into this safe space

[@Droidzi]

this is why I love animal science and scientists - you get to be concerned with others than ourselves for a change

[@ElveeKaye]

I've watched this several times, and I still can't figure out how this thing unfolds/deflates itself. It seems to be an interdimensional fish!

[@agent363]

I think this is a some computer animation, can't be real video. It looks fake.

[@austinvazquez9529]

@@agent363 you'll be amazed at some of the things some animals can do. Especially creatures in the ocean. I highly doubt it's fake. If some fish in the deepest parts of the ocean have chemicals in their body that light up, anything is believable. (This is real, look it up, angler fish is one of them)

[@vijayjacob1335]

@@austinvazquez9529 it's a joke

[@koykoyonly]

Šehad Mujanović wrong, pal, it's a paid actor, but nice try--

[@kookitee971]

Legend has it, that if you get lucky enough to get swallowed by this eel, you’ll get Isekai’d to a different Earth and become the hero protagonist that has to fight the demon lord.

[@cattaku6491]

I can't help but find the scientists so cute 😂😂😂 "Woah" "It looks like a Muppet" "Touch it" "Bye!"

[@moosevision8113]

no ammount if IQ can escape the "touch it" mentality

[@lazyscorp4630]

This is why scientists have had trouble surviving in movies for over 50 years to date...

[@kasiakactus8761]

@@moosevision8113 lmao

[@cedricdegala184]

@@moosevision8113, curiosity is a very stong force

[@DTS214]

Just imagine they did touch it and it blew up

[@panyarou]

Marine biologists playing "Who's That Pokemon" in real life.

[@MrFreakHeavy]

Oh, wow, you're right. And I love the sprinkle of biology terms every now and then between their normal banter. "Is it engorged or..." "Is that like the gill arches or...?" They are trying really hard to process it and understand, while still trying to have fun about it. And then big revelation: "It's Gulper Eel!" "Omg, that's crazy!"

[@GamingForever87]

I believe the Pokemon Huntail is based on these kinds of eels.

[@ErK1oneZ]

Wankthony Faptano the golden comment

[@user-ue2lx6py9j]

I'm feeling a light to decent 4 on this fish

[@AlfredoPuente8]

They discovered the new 100 pokémon of every new region.

[@eblackwell]

I've watched this so many times and I love it every second

[@RichardP539]

Looked like a quarter-note was chilling on the bottom of the ocean

[@deprofundis3293]

LOL! I can't unsee it now 🤣🤣🤣

[@Phoenix-the-Poet]

an angry or confused one. Yes.

[@MusicFurler]

Otamatone. 🎶

[@bakatanteis]

This was literally my first thought. Lmao.

[@mattkeves553]

Omg this comment killed me

[@FelipeKana1]

Everybody gangsta until the weird fish grows up into a lovecraftian horror and attacks the sub

[@AzriellaRipley]

NOICE...LOL

[@scoobydoobydoooo]

I get the feeling most people don't really understnad what Lovecraft was actually doing with his old cosmic horror stories.

[@silentbook4468]

@@scoobydoobydoooo I agree. I don't believe most people who either like Lovecraft themed comments or even write them actually understood what Lovecraft was referencing in his writing and people who came after him.

[@bayloranderson4124]

Nuclear Scientist: We must be very delicate with the Uranium 235 or it will have devastating effects Marine Biologist: “Is it mad? Touch it!”

[@Emizaquel]

The legacy of Steve Irwin lives on. May he rest in peace.

[@bladerj]

google demon core, and you will see where the handle with care comes from...really scare stuff because its real.

[@Koed313]

That was seriously so magnificent. It turned from big to small like transfiguration magic

[@3DegreesNorth638]

These scientists are so cute

[@kimhisham8018]

Walla Ned they literally sounded like primary school students watching a science show 😂

[@SS-tu6kc]

Sugar Honeyy That’s how scientists approach their jobs. Like little kids experiencing everything for the first time 😂

[@Konpekikaminari]

"The difference between science and messing around is writing things down" ~Adam Savage

[@kendra_t]

@@Konpekikaminari I didn't hear any writing xD

[@Xcyper33]

Alot of people have a perception of scientists as crusty old people with glasses. That's no thanks to documentaries and pop culture. But this isn't always the case.

[@CuppoJoe_]

Scientist in movies: **serious scientist noise** Scientists here: *oH iT loOkS lIke a mUppEt!*

[@unomad9698]

*Stolen Comment + Dead Meme Profile Pic* Ooooh yikes not a good combination there, pal.

[@wishiirasbluegarden3423]

@@unomad9698 I don't see how we should care but- aight.

[@ohiosooki6049]

😂😂😂

[@Didi_Meow_Records]

So many in the comment thread seem to act like they assume scientists are not also humans.. like they are not going to act like regular people

[@Alignedtop]

Another dumb conversation joke

[@Nvcturnal]

LOL is this the same group of scientists that made fun of that poor googly eyed octopus/squid a couple years back?

[@irfansyahril8511]

Yep! Their channel is EVNautilus, it’s a gold mine

[@FatiFleur-jn7ky]

@@irfansyahril8511 thanks for sharing that info!

[@jakep1979]

They roosted him, now he is avoiding social interactions even more so.

[@ericunderwood6728]

I remember that ...the comment section was hilarious... still have it... I saved it.... blessings from California

[@mico8939]

Link, please

[@celestevaccaro9509]

1:14 "omigosh guys, stooooop! You're embarrassing me!"

[@rantallaboutit]

They sound like a combo between sports commentators and kindergartners on a field trip to the zoo.

[@slcRN1971]

👍👍‼️😆

[@onedayatatime102]

😄👆🤘

[@Veggie_Sub2]

Yes. XD

[@RaeMiiDoe]

"is it engorged or is it like that?" "Is it mad?!" Such great questions though 😂😂😂 Conclusion: WHOA THAT WAS AWESOME

[@jo18ist]

Can you imagine if they were like: what is that??, Then after after a minute they notice is just a plastic bag

[@omaraellosiii8171]

Jose Castillo 😂😂😂👍🏽

[@pipertarver1852]

Now that's funny 😂😂😂

[@anaurias785]

💔😂🙃

[@isadorashegypt972]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@juanpotgieter8406]

That would be really sad.