The Great Emu War • Puppet History

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Created and hosted by Shane Madej
Director: Katie LeBlanc
Featuring: Ryan Bergara, Kate Peterman
Writer: Garrett Werner
Editor: Anthony Frederick
Research: Kari Koeppel
Camera Operator: Karen Du
Sound Operator: TJ Marchbank
Production Assistant: Blake Benson
Motion Graphics Animators: Mike Fox, Julia Capuano
Graphic Artist: Mollie Ong
Additional Music By: Patrick Volker
Puppets by: Madison Girifalco (@mindovermadison)
Production Coordinator: Brittney Lee
Creative Director of Post Production: Anthony Frederick
Head of Development: Katie LeBlanc
Production Manager: Nicole Beaudoin
Executive Producers: Steven Lim, Shane Madej, Ryan Bergara
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SFX by Audioblocks
Logo Designed by Jennet Liaw
Logo Sound Design by Yuta Endo (@yuuutaendo)
Image Credits:
Wheat, DataBase Center for Life Science (DBCLS), CC BY 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/..., via Wikimedia Commons
Rockport Massachusetts, Rosapicci, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Free Public Landing sign in Turnchapel, Plymouth © Y.ssk / Wikimedia Commons
Commonwealth Bank of Australia one-pound note (1952). Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Commonwealth Bank of Australia ten-shilling note (1934). Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Commonwealth Bank of Australia ten-pound note (1954-59). Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Early 1900's residence in the community of New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York. NatGeoLover, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Thumbs up, John Sandbanks, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sewing kit with embroidered edging, "CCBY" by Auckland Museum
Locomotive 43106 departing from Highley Station, Tom Axford 1, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Western Railroad box car, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Outback South Australia, Brett Stanley, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sunrise in Outback, Binskip Inskip, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
German WW2 uniforms, Costică Axinte from România, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
M2 Browning, Cjp24, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Interior of Johnie's Coffee Shop, Downtowngal, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Арина Ахметова, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Green Tiled Pixel Art, JayTholen, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Computer game character Giuseppe Timberpen, pixel art: Katuenidea: Gebu, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Marlboro cigarettes, Santeri Viinamäki, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Meritorious Service Medal, Hsq7278, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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[@seal6432]

Kate: “So scared of everything, all the time!” Beyond Beef Boy: “Yeah, I know the feeling” **UNSOLVED FLASHBACKS**

[@SunnyDay70]

Omfg

[@wackypacky6917]

*Flashback to Sallie house kitchen*

[@nonsense9437]

*flashbacks to old city jail*

[@nolongerzombiedoe4729]

for some reason this reminded me of "i am a little damp, all of the time"

[@frostingfox8180]

Yes!!!!!

[@beetaylor3529]

Fun fact: It is common for emus to perform mating dances at humans. They even have gender preferences. My friend Kristin got propositioned by a lesbian emu.

[@lindsymitchell8265]

So are they married now?

[@turner15]

No human bird unions are illegal. Can you believe that there are people out there still being discriminatory towards couples that aren’t between a man and a women? Disgusting.

[@jaynenunya6070]

@@younggodicarus *fowl

[@katrose5179]

@@younggodicarus your joke isn’t funny without it being fowl.

[@bananawal8215]

@@younggodicarus But for your joke to work, it'd have to be 'fowl', not 'foul'. Fowl is the bird, foul is the adjective.

[@lauren286]

Fun Fact about our coat of arms: Emus and Kangaroos can’t walk backwards, so it’s to say Australia will always progress and never go backwards (press x to doubt) Also! The Emu saying “you want me to sing a fuckin song do ya” is the most Australian thing thank you we do talk like that

[@Oscar-gt4sj]

I'm not Australian but I lived in Canberra (capitol of Australia for those who don't know) for about 7 years when I was younger. Anyone who doubts you has never met an Australian clearly 🤣 the way they talk can come off as aggressive but I can surely say, that isn't the case at all. Beautiful people and beautiful culture truly

[@anttibjorklund1869]

x

[@tiffanysimmons8148]

So... the government offered a bounty for Emus but wouldn't pay the vets for their wheat.

[@halelliott5828]

Some things never change

[@sodsurendunkhorol1576]

that was after ww2, they probably paid them sometime in the late 30's

[@not.applicable.]

War never changes

[@ManiacsWord]

This was decades later after the Great Depression had ended.

[@brownerjerry174]

This was after ww2.

[@Harleymotor]

I love imagining a therapist talking to Ryan about his obsessive rivalry with a puppet. Also love Ryan and Kate just Ryan: Being Nice Kate: WHAT THE FUCK IS HAPPENING

[@catd5307]

They should see if they can turn that into a series

[@fastpeanut]

Technically speaking Ryan is the only student with perfect attendance so he should get jelly beans for that

[@stevethea5250]

Gold star sticker

[@Did.You.Forget]

TWIST: that’s actually the ghost of Ryan and he’s never left. 👀

[@AthenaBaucum]

Fuck when Kate was like "Shane you ate your pet bird?" and then Shane's omnipotent laughter killed me.

[@karouhogan4267]

We need a Spotify playlist of all the puppet history songs they’re too good

[@crateredcallisto2854]

YES PLEASE

[@yumisayama4110]

@@cas6359 Really?! THANK YOU!!

[@ssjsimp1004]

Shane's songs are all such banger eg. Hotdaga songs

[@thrasherali-ns2842]

And they can make money on it with *sponsors*

[@cor289]

A round of applause for the unsung hero of this episode: Ryan’s therapist

[@charusraina]

BAHHAAH TRUUEEEEE

[@ven8303]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@dontmindme5239]

i almost spat out my drink my god

[@janhurst544]

When he got an extra jelly bean and said 'I gotta see what this feels like' I KNEW 🤣

[@thealbanianlorg6542]

It’s a lie. It’s all a lie.

[@user-mu1os7me8s]

Therapist: So, what is the problem? Ryan: There is this puppet

[@Acquiredtype]

Therapist: next Annabelle : so there is this guy

[@mivvy3182]

Next thing you know, he’s in an insane asylum.

[@Calebs.bowling]

His name is the beloved proffesor and he looks like blue grover

[@goodpeople25]

@@Calebs.bowling Therapist: But Grover is Blue Grover.

[@Calebs.bowling]

@@goodpeople25 Ryan: you know he also looks kind of like this one guy Shane madej with long legs and a comically oversized head

[@iBad527]

I love seeing Kate in these. She has such genuine joy and balances out Ryan and Shane so well.

[@hypotheticalforest]

Right!! I would love that see a show with her as a main person.

[@xmxv2190]

Her akward transparency, melt me. 😍

[@ssjsimp1004]

She makes Ryan seem calm

[@piercebradley5074]

Ryan (lying through gritted teeth): I am beginning to understand and appreciate the humor in this The Professor: B̶̡͍̗̗͔̳̻͉̲̼̤̓̀̆̌̍̎͝A̸̡̧̧͖̘̪̣͉̔̈́R̴͎̳̫̠͑͂̊̈́̂́K̷̢̛̭̹͇̲̬̣͈̹̳̍̓ ̶͚̻̭̙̥̜̮̓̌͊̀̈̏̀̊̏̈̂̂̚̕͜ͅW̷̢̺̓̓̈́̒͋͗̿̂Í̷̩T̷̡̟̟͇̓̈́̃͊͌̃̀ͅḨ̵͉̬̣̫̞͇̺̺̣͍̈́̏̀́̏̆̎́̉̚͜ ̴̡͓͙͓͓̦͖̞̪̥̥̥̼̈́̂͐͌̋̊̎̈́͂̈́̓̏M̴̢̧͇̫̯̘͗̑͊͑̈́͊͆̿̆̚͠͠Ẻ̸̢̯̯̱̹͕̝̞̫̜̻̗̥̥̅͋̄̑͆́̔ ̵̼̪̪͔̤̝̝͚̝̱͍̄́͆̓

[@lizziecatherine7048]

Ryan being pleasant during this series is the biggest plot twist in history.

[@peekaboo21284]

Im sure he's gonna snap before this seasons finale lol

[@satarupagingerkolay]

I don't think it's the Beef Boy. I think it's actually Ricky Goldsworth. He has finally taken over and is just waiting for the right opportunity. Ricky Goldsworth is actually Beyond Beef Boy.

[@lizziecatherine7048]

@@satarupagingerkolay oH NO

[@satarupagingerkolay]

@@lizziecatherine7048 This Genie and Goldsworth is after our fav boys. The Professor and Beef Boy.😂😂😂😂

[@jingyi6383]

'tis but the calm before the storm

[@chelsearecord-palacio6866]

Ryan: "It's really nice to see you Kate!" Kate: "WHAT THE FUCK." Kate's mistrust of Ryan is how everyone feels after the pandemic.

[@gynoid9649]

And it was justified too

[@awkwardukulele6077]

The irony of the tallest cast member telling his guests “you’re so much bigger than me!” is wonderful.

[@TheMaskofVegito]

There's perhaps no greater evidence of Ryan and Shane's friendship and shared sense of humor than Ryan's barely hidden glee at seeing that cute little wheat puppet, knowing fully well something horrible was going to happen to it. Just look at his face at 30:00, he knows what's coming.

[@infiniteoctopaw]

30:16: more events: Ryan approving the bit.

[@WattsTheSafeword]

Something tells me the professor and Shane have a very close relationship. Are they dating?

[@somecathchick]

Pretty sure Shane's just the intern

[@Gogoslittlesister]

You guys here??? Love to see it

[@alex-fs9yt]

That idea is very plausible

[@mangalovergirl1]

I‘d ship that. xD

[@rhyssaunders9863]

Who else wants a Puppet History Watts The Safeword crossover? just saying, two of my favourite places to learn~~

[@monroerobbins7551]

2:42 Ryan: “Is this what it feels like to learn??” Kate: *FUCKIN’ CHOKES*

[@monroerobbins7551]

33:15 HE HAS A LITTLE CHAIR

[@frostingfox8180]

Yes the beyond beef boy

[@cloudieo]

@@monroerobbins7551 AND LITTLE FEET TO AWWWWW

[@peytonstarkovich2082]

I know Ryan’s whole thing is a fake, but I genuinely believe he loved that song at the end.

[@kaemincha]

when that emu murdered that innocent baby wheat in cold blood? ryan was having the time of his life

[@jeremiahgabriel5709]

Kate's random "if he's attractive enough I'll go count emu carcasses" in a Mae West style accent was hilarious. Especially because the 1930s was peak Mae West.

[@r.l.6629]

The genie has almost certainly affected Ryan somehow

[@sarahmason6362]

What if the genie is pretending to be Ryan? Would explain the attitude change...

[@jexxer]

Ryan and the genie are in cahoots. Ryan's playing nice to lull the Professor into a false sense of security, and when his barriers are down...THE GENIE WILL STRIKE!

[@krcmaine]

Ryan's therapist IS the Gene!

[@valeskamunoz1016]

@@krcmaine I agree!! 🤣

[@lizzyvally6076]

@@krcmaine *Record scratch*

[@averagejaime]

So many Puppet History Hall of Fame moments in just one episode: Ryan and Kate's inability to do basic math, Ryan being unable to handle getting an extra jelly bean, Kate being endeared by the baby wheat and then horrified when it was eaten, the cliffhanger of the Professor's genie lore????? This episode had it ALL.

[@laurenhawes7201]

And then ryan clapping when the emu starts singing

[@aleks-33]

Instantly became my favourite episode of the entire series. IN-CRE-DI-BLE.

[@bri_hill]

Whenever Kate is in an episode I get excited

[@atticuso3831]

The computer in the background says words on it while he talks about genie lore

[@katrinamorales8290]

@Maverick Lanzerotti omg on the left piece of paper is a list of the next episodes: emus, mansa, pox, jose, olga, and loudun.. there's a paper that says to: tinker with algorithm, restock magic jellies (getting low!), cater spiders and another paper that says research protection spells using magic jellies!!! LORE ABOUND

[@Fatima-mz6zu]

Ryan being delighted and clapping at the emu eating the cute wheat while Kate is horrified is why he and Shane are friends

[@scribbles_spills_the_ink]

This episode is two months old but this has to be the funniest episode of puppet history! Ive been repeating the professor's, "NO! What the FUCK do you not understand about how many feet birds have!!??" in my head all day. He gets so angry! Lmfao Incase y'all want to laugh with me, 13:04

[@Giruga905]

My freaking dude sameeeee and I saw no one else talk about that line but to me it’s legit the funniest moment in the episode

[@madelineomarra9733]

anyone else concerned Shane didn’t defend himself when accused of eating his pet bird

[@perrytheplatypus2001]

How can he though? He's not present

[@Mr110074]

Yeah I was expecting the camera to turn to backstage and Shane giving a nod to camera saying “I don’t know what the hell he is talking about.”

[@cookielover59]

kinda miss when shane would pop in with the backstage camera sometimes, like "Oh! my jellybeans" is one of the best quotes on puppet history

[@fridayStorm]

Ryan did mentioned that Shane kept his dead parrot in his freezer. They started so many banter I'm not sure what is real anymore. I guess the mystery will remain.. unsolved

[@lavenderbakery4184]

how would he? he’s not there

[@anibethc]

Honestly, Shane has found his calling. History lessons, music, and theatricality????? Truly beautiful.

[@koro-is-caffeinated]

Couldn't have said it better myself, he's really flexing his creativity

[@snavisTM]

This comment gives the impression that you think this is the first puppet history video when it's like the 20th..

[@anibethc]

@@snavisTM cool interpretation!

[@lex7015]

Don't forget puppets

[@Katie-mw7pd]

You are the first person I have ever heard/seen use the word “theatricality.” Thanks for the new word!

[@emiliejohanneferre-jensen1409]

"One day I hope to be a bread" was the cutest thing I have seen and heard in such a long time

[@tairneanaich]

We have ads in Aus of a similar vein, in which a lil bit of wheat tells his parents he wants to be crisps one day (apologies I’m a scottish expat and still cannot say “chips”) and the parents are like “you will be Bread just like us, young man”. Then the end a grain waves bag came up and it was like “our crisps are made of wheat”

[@unknownpasta8103]

On the topic of the song, can we talk about how Shane did a good Australian accent and he sang in a accent??

[@chayannecummins2832]

@@unknownpasta8103 yeahhh it sounded like a different person it was insane lol

[@brotherkhrayn3525]

Little shit death flagged himself right then and there 🤣

[@Charuchii]

Binging this whole series again. So sad the professor died, or else I'd really hope he'd talk about the time the Dutch ate their prime minister

[@primroseellard-webster4376]

The time the Dutch did… WHAT??? B😀

[@Charuchii]

@@primroseellard-webster4376 no big deal, just a little eating the rich. A snack on the bourgeoisie

[@emmadorman3868]

y did u spoil it for me bro

[@Charuchii]

@@emmadorman3868 dude this comment has 46 likes, you'd have to travel to the ends of the earth to find it

[@taylorcapone2908]

excuse me, they did what now? 😃

[@dragoness7181]

Is anyone else unsettled by “beyond beef boy”? He kinda scares me, he looks like he’s on the verge of snapping and going on a rampage. (Professor, watch your back)

[@lesismore49]

Ricky Goldsworth larval stage

[@chunellemariavictoriaespan8752]

I see Ricky Goldsworth when he was given the gun...

[@danielledillon4734]

What if Ryan is the genie in disguise & he's finally found the professor?!?

[@dragoness7181]

@@danielledillon4734 omg, now that would be a twist! Or what if Ricky Goldsworth is working with the genie?! 😱

[@user-qh6gn8lf7k]

We might have the reverse to fear 4:56

[@caspianodinsson5084]

well, Shane's Australian accent has improved significantly since Unsolved.

[@satarupagingerkolay]

O My God! I cannot get over that accent with his hands crossed, staring dead into the camera.

[@83gemm]

Shane who? I’m watching the Professor

[@jasminedragon3315]

The Professor said that, Shane isn’t in this

[@kenninfeatherngill7671]

I don't see shane anywhere in this episode

[@canedust]

And he even pronounced Emu & Melbourne the Aussie way. Canberra, not so much, but 2/3 is still good

[@AmethystEyes]

The line “six feet down under” is award winning. Someone get this man a trophy full of jellybeans for that line alone.

[@evilwillhunting]

29:45 Kate gushing over the cute wheat character because she's a soft-hearted person. 30:17 Ryan rejoicing over its brutal murder because he's a psychopath

[@lilyj2704]

Can we have Shane as a guest sometime? I think he and the professor would get along

[@OriginalPinkPenguin]

YES! Would be so cool!

[@kassassinprawn516]

Lolol

[@marshawargo7238]

I think their personalities would clash & they would fight, even more than Ryan & The Professor do. Steven however might make a great contestant... 📚📖

[@cemmett2008]

@@marshawargo7238 Steven was the first contestant lol he was on the black plague episode.

[@marshawargo7238]

@@cemmett2008 I missed that. Thanks I'll look-out for it. Right now I'm bingeing the one's I've not seen. Just got done wit the China pirate & Molasses is next. 💎

[@ay_lisi]

Ryan’s “Beyond Beef Boy” is Shane’s “This is my season of respecting spirits”

[@anna-jg4wt]

lmao you’re so right

[@satarupagingerkolay]

Yup it lasts only two episodes.

[@jambaxie]

Yessss ahaha I was thinking the same thing

[@dori8756]

How long do y'all think it'll last? I say until like halfway into next episode

[@ohboi9990]

Meaning it will not last lmao

[@antheaanderson2343]

I was honestly pleasantly surprised at The Professor's correct pronunciation of the word "Emu" but based on his passive-aggressive comment towards Ryan's pronunciation, I understand the importance 😂

[@emanuelmartinez7267]

Actual quote from an Australian newspaper about the war: "The machine-gunners' dreams of point blank fire into serried masses of Emus were soon dissipated. The Emu command had evidently ordered guerrilla tactics, and its unwieldy army soon split up into innumerable small units that made use of the military equipment uneconomic."

[@fayethorseth8961]

Kate: "I am so scared of everything all the time." *Anxious people everywhere*: 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@lukewarmfruitcup7377]

I felt so seen

[@frostingfox8180]

Honestly Kate Is one of, if not the, best guests on this show

[@fayethorseth8961]

@@frostingfox8180 She's a national treasure. 💫

[@rekk1215]

anxiety is a bitch

[@peelslowly28]

Professor, if you are reading this I just wanna let you know that if there is anyone "complaining" about the genie lore, I can assure you they are in the very very small minority and are most likely working for (or is) the genie trying to silence you.

[@scarletpsychowolf3578]

yeah, I've never heard of anyone disliking the genie sketches...UNLESS it's setting up something big for the finale

[@part-timeloser1662]

I need the lore, I actually want a biopic for Professor

[@insufferabletempest1829]

I'm like 90% sure either no one complained or a very small minority did. I think it's far more likely that they're very overtly setting up a plot line or making a comedy out of The Professor breaking his promise/The Genie showing up.

[@koro-is-caffeinated]

They're totally just setting up plot and I'm here for it

[@saraeyre9813]

I would love to see Brennan Lee Mulligan from college humour as a guest on puppet history one day

[@cruelyear]

i know you said this 8 months ago but they did do an episode with Iffy from college humour so hopefully

[@leannechambers4064]

Brennan would get so into this

[@kaleidokai11]

YES

[@Souledex]

Omg yes please

[@bluesapphireymca]

Brennan would be so good in this

[@squirrel_slapper]

29:56 You can see it in her expression. She has a feeling something bad is about to happen to the wheat guy. It's setting in that she just spent the last half hour or more learning about wheat being devoured, and she starts to worry.

[@tammyobrien911]

For the matter, I actually liked the Lore. It came out of nowhere and was so much fun to hear the Professors past. I like the show either way but the Lore was creative. Shane was good at it.

[@marymadigan3385]

Pretty sure it's just a ploy. The lore will be twice as crazy this season, probably towards the end of it.

[@aldrinsyahluddin2325]

@@marymadigan3385 I really hope this to be true

[@leviathxns]

I hope it was a bit to say people didn't like it, I loved it :(( You can't keep Shane from making crazy ass stories and lore, you just can't. It's how he be

[@beingbeckeroni]

They did a flash of the “standby” bars but they were warped and there was an ominous sound too, so pretty sure it was laying the groundwork for more lore this season 👍🏻

[@kallistax]

More Looooore!

[@annef0x]

Im calling it: Either Ryan's the genie in disguise or made a deal with the genie and we have a climatic battle at the end of the season. Either way, IM HERE FOR IT

[@viddergrapho8488]

ngl I was really into it and that camera glitch caught me off guard.

[@FireGirlFashion]

@@viddergrapho8488 which camera glitch?

[@twiggy1030]

Ya time stamp ?

[@viddergrapho8488]

@@twiggy1030 34:28 suggests fuckery's afoot.

[@nickpoenisch4563]

I agree, although I think that he's possessed by the genie because there are moments when he seems to be fighting himself. Like when he is about to shoot the gun, it seems like he's physically struggling between shooting the professor and not

[@toonrex2806]

If you think an ostrich is scary, Ryan, then wait til you see a cassowary. They're basically modern day velociraptors.

[@orionreynolds4407]

the character development of shane's Australian accent from buzzfeed unsolved when you could barely hear him to this is glorious

[@thedisguise3538]

I love when Kate asked Shane if he had eaten his pet bird wherever he is, she looked up at the ceiling. I just imagine Shane all wrapped up in the rafters

[@HazelGames]

the phantom of the puppet theatre

[@christianwise637]

@@HazelGames "Sing! My Angel of Jelly Beans!"

[@amissamente]

@@christianwise637 Instead of Christine’s singing in the back it’s Shane screaming like he did in Unsolved Supernatural

[@victai7014]

@@amissamente no legit soprano, only shane's bigfoot OGHH OOGH OGH OGHH and r2d2 oooOOOOWAAAAAOOOWWW

[@stevethea5250]

@@victai7014 15:51 still no one corrected him it's more pronounced "Canbra"

[@Richcatwithstacks]

So the ryan is DEFINITELY helping the genie catch this puppet. Edit: I am horrified.

[@fishfinnns]

i adore this and need it to be a cannon piece of lore

[@realhumphreyappleby]

Referring to the professor as this puppet cracked me up

[@Claire-lu8hf]

If only it was just catching him

[@TheLastSane1]

*looks at the puppet booth* "Shane you ate your pet bird?!" *looks around* "Where ever you are?!"

[@ArcherOwl]

After the season 4 finale, I thought it would be fun to go back through the other videos and find out the real scores in each to see if Ryan actually won any. This will be focused on the points won during the questions/challenges only, not the extra points the professor gives out willy-nilly. Actual Score: Ryan had 7 points and Kate had 6. Ryan won this time. Maybe his better attitude will mean more wins for him this season.

[@goo.absinthe]

im hunting these down now 🎉

[@ope_is_me]

Since we’re not getting any new lore this season, I won’t talk about the note on the Prof’s pinboard about researching a protection spell using magic jelly beans, or the three mysterious figures that appeared during the glitch at the end. What I will say is the “Cattle Spiders” on the Proff’s to-do list has me in stitches.

[@pickles8126]

Wait where’s the pinboard with the note?

[@LizLuvsCupcakes]

Thanks for pointing out that there is in fact lore.

[@Sam-yl8pr]

@@pickles8126 33:04 on the left

[@no.1fan156]

Just a serious question, did they mention anything about not including new lore in the episodes this season? Edit: nvm i saw the ending already lol

[@Ali-mv3jc]

This is a stupid question but were they serious about not having lore? I'm really shit at detecting irony and sarcasm, sorry.

[@ginatrott2159]

Shane has truly outdone himself with this song-- his writing and delivery are exceptional

[@koro-is-caffeinated]

I mean seriously, the Emu just ominously coming into frame and going to chow town was both hilarious and mildly disturbing, I love it

[@martacruz5537]

He’s always excellent but this one had me smiling from excitement and dancing along lol so creative

[@MattBrooksOfficial]

Genius

[@NoDefaultsPlease]

He's always raising the bar, absolutely amazing

[@sayuri493]

This one was just *muah* chef's kiss

[@katiehill4545]

Someday I’d like to think Shane is going to have kids, and Sarah’s gonna come home and be like, “Honey, I’m ho- what’s going on” and it’s just gonna be Shane entertaining the kids with in home puppet history

[@timoteoevans793]

kate deserves an extra jelly bean for actually realizing one country's economy keeling over and sinking into the swamp is always going to drag every other country down with it

[@leahsmith6573]

The Professor: *THERE WILL BE NO LORE* Meanwhile: **The episode ends with a perfect set up for more lore**

[@somekindofwonderable]

I got scared that ppl were actually complaining about the genie 🧞‍♂️

[@ctl6985]

@@somekindofwonderable Me too. I was like who the hell is complaining about?

[@kennyleclair6468]

Dude I hope they weren't actually complaining about that, I loved those parts!!

[@user-rf2iu3wo9u]

I'm rewatching and am thinking perhaps the professor is going to die on stage in the season finale??????

[@ctl6985]

@@user-rf2iu3wo9u lol I'd say that'd be dark but then again that's par for the course

[@huntsworthdoom]

“The War to End All Wars, or as we know it today, World War 1” will always be crushingly funny to me

[@deprofundis3293]

😂😅😭

[@KimonoSuki]

It has the same energy as "It was a Great War. So great we'll never need a second one!" from a history of the entire world I guess

[@huntsworthdoom]

@@nozomimizi8083 awesome

[@micheal2458]

yeah that hit me like a laughing toddler

[@crystalwolcott4744]

took me out completely

[@dianao697]

Having a puppet history marathon..... i havent seen Shane's face in months 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@unknown_limes]

34:27 so if you go slowly in this glitch, we get a pixelated picture of Asmodeus, which is such a cool look-ahead towards the end of the season. Between that and the corkboard behind the professor, the attention to detail in this show is really awesome!

[@samanthawest27]

I can’t stop cracking up about the fact that if a Watcher fan hasn’t watched buzzfeed unsolved, they probably think that Shane really ate his pet bird. 🤣🤣🤣

[@tillyseymour8722]

some of these people in the comments seem pretty concerned abt it lmao

[@karaa6357]

Wait what’s the story. I watched unsolved but I must have missed that

[@crystalwolcott4744]

@@karaa6357 he didn't eat it, it was just in the freezer because it died in the winter and the ground was frozen solid so they had to wait to bury it. He is from the midwest where it's common to keep dead bodies cold until the ground is thawed out enough to bury them so it tracks. But Ryan wont let it go, lol.

[@whrily_pearly]

@@crystalwolcott4744 I’m from the Midwest and I’ve never heard about that- I’m terrified of everyone’s freezers now-

[@Bisexualdragon4042]

@@crystalwolcott4744 HOLY! I Forgot About That! Let me just 🤦🏽Imma go hit myself one more time

[@teacrates]

13:11 is my favorite moment because of the professor flipping the absolute shit out at his students for previously doing stupid math about birds having 20,000 hands. "what the FUCK is so HARD FOR YOU to UNDERSTAND. HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A FOUR LEGGED BIRD" is so full of pent up anger from the entire kate-explaining-her-logic bit before he snapped

[@youtubegameraddict5016]

I've replayed it so much 😂

[@jadeandblood]

Every single time I lost it 😂😂😂😂

[@bittergreentea4550]

The Professor: Explains why the emus were a problem and why people wanted them gone. Ryan: “So why couldn’t they just leave the emus alone?” The Professor: Well idk.

[@NoName-my1vk]

The reactions of Kate and Ryan when the Emu ate the wheat truly showcases their personalities 🤣🤣

[@laurenhawes7201]

Everyone: *Astonished that Ryan is being nice to the professor* Me: "So the brainwashing method worked this time?"

[@hackingdiva1587]

I thought that to

[@deed6004]

This is for myself mostly, just so I can watch the best moments when I need a laugh 😂 - 16:53 - The picture wrap on the old Bergooz - 26:03 - The professor's little "Aorf" - 28:39 - Kate's meet cute Emu scene - 29:42 - The precious piece of wheat appears and a wonderful Emu ballad begins

[@stormyrosebud2878]

"That'd be the old picture wrap on the Berguse." Perfect line. Perfect delivery. 👏👏 16:51

[@iron54eagle]

What does it mean though?

[@KeeBay30]

​@@iron54eaglehe would be dead

[@jasminearchibald3994]

As an Australian, I shed a tear when they pronounced Emu correctly, and then continued to do so throughout the episode. Thank you Professor, on behalf of every Australian, thank you

[@patheticmortal373]

As a brit I'd only ever heard English speakers say eemyoo, I had no idea eemoo was the pronunciation in the US

[@korvusmangata9007]

Canadian here. I once heard a guy down south say "emmm-mooo" with a serious face, and my soul physically cringed out of my meat-suit. What a day to have ears.

[@Mermaidqueenofthesea]

Lmao

[@whatsahandlehelppls]

Whoa I had no idea that was the proper pronounciation thank you

[@keribailey6193]

😂😂 a methhead once asked my papaw how he got his chickens so big..... he told them special feed. But it was emus 💀 kinda unrelated but kinda not

[@Thekenzermuffin]

Ryan saying he’s going to be kind this season is eerily reminiscent of the season of Unsolved where Shane was going to be kind to ghosts

[@sephrajackson3381]

I completely agree with you! I definitely see the parallels.

[@pinkiepielunagirls4541]

and we all know how that ended

[@moriahschoech9894]

"I'm being respectful this season Ryan!" I wonder if it'll last just as long lolol

[@fatdogz5777]

Shane is the demon

[@Rhi-fn3hu]

I feel like when they’re picking guests it’s kind just “Who do we wanna hang out with?

[@Anishametra]

emu: *attacks the sweet lil wheat aggressively & eats it ryan: *claps enthusiastically

[@emmylee95s49]

"Emus are known for their curiosity." They're also known for jumping out at your car at 50km/hour at 2am when you're just trying to do a Maccas run, then they just casually strut away like the tall feathery bastards they are.

[@WarrenCoFilms]

Is Maccas McDonald’s? Sorry, I’m just really curious and I forget what this means but I’ve heard of Maccas before

[@katherinalastname7077]

@@WarrenCoFilms Yeah it's McDonald's

[@jaynenunya6070]

they just wanted some fries man

[@nicklawrence7616]

Mickey D's!!!

[@maymay5600]

@@jaynenunya6070 sounds like they wanted blood

[@gracemargaret1226]

I appreciate that Shane got just how terrifying Emu's are while also showing how they are complete idiots. Makes an Aussie proud

[@gabbyhogan2336]

I love emus but never want to be closer than like 500m to one. Even at the zoo

[@AnEmu404]

@@gabbyhogan2336 ohohoh you don’t wanna get close, we can hide knives in our feathers you know

[@Vesta_the_Lesser]

I thought it was kind of sad that they exhibit some curiosity and then humans use it to kill them : (

[@vields2352]

Ryan’s got an agro shirt too

[@redjaygaming9757]

@@Vesta_the_Lesser its sad how humans are starving and the emu decide to wat our crops and people actually take the side of those dumb fucking birds.

[@bettschwere]

probably one of my top ten puppet history songs right here. up there with clip clop into the light and basically anything sung by the giant pile of diamonds.

[@piepatch]

I super enjoy theorising about lore, so just looking over the three latest episodes (Emu, Mansa, and Pox), here's what I've found. Here's a transcription of the notes on the Professor's pinboard from this episode: "THIS SEMESTER: - EMUS - MANSA - POX! - JOSE (not sure what this one could be about) - OLGA (maybe Olga of Kiev) - LOUNDIN (maybe Fredrick Loudin?) . - NO LORE! . - RENO! (maybe a photo of the Professor with Joyce) . - BEEF BOY! . TO DO: - TINKER WITH ALOGORITHM - RESTOCK MAGIC JELLIES? (not sure what words in brackets say) - CATCH SPIDERS . - RESEARCH PRECEPTION SPELLS (???) MAGIC JELLIES" . Also we've had mutiple instances during video calls to historical guests where the screen will glitch and the image of three faces will flash on screen. Not sure who they could be at this point. Also during one of these flashes, we saw a puppet screaming in hell. We know this is hell because it was the same backdrop that we see the Devil in front of in the Pox episode. I also think this puppet was the horse, which I'm pretty sure was our first canonical character death, but I could be misremembering. Also, when we first saw the Devil, he was ushering someone out of view. They were glowing purple, so at the moment I'm guessing it was likely the Genie, but I can't be certain. . Hope this was helpful!

[@rebeccaworster2912]

I think the 3 faces were the demon from the season finale

[@emmab3275]

I 100% thought the Professor's ending message was going to be a letter from Shane clarifying that he did not eat his bird

[@media_crone]

so are we placing bets for when Ryan's good attitude finally cracks and he strangles the Professor?

[@trashyferret]

episode 3 or mid episode 2 max

[@alexandras3596]

Or the season finale for drama and betrayal

[@trashyferret]

@@alexandras3596 oh yAs that gonna be good

[@cloudieo]

Episode 2 or 3 i can tell easily that this is a mask that Ryan is wearing to try and win

[@HauuMea]

episode 4. I swear.

[@Baysidemom2]

this is the 3rd time I've watched this episode and I JUST noticed that Ryan is wearing a professor shirt! I'm here for it

[@Minnie_Bear]

Omg. I didn't notice it until you pointed it out. Lol.

[@TheWholeEntireCake]

Hotdog Saga (Hotdaga if you will) was the precursor to Puppet History in regards to Shane’s creativity. The duo of Shane and Ryan carried Buzzfeed and I’m beyond proud our ghouly-boys ditched the confines of Buzzfeed.

[@sofiagladun6283]

This song is Shane's best work. The little wheat was so freaking cute.

[@KellyLenior]

😭😭😭😂

[@Agaffe21]

Agreee!

[@airyevermore1030]

Shane? I only know The Professor

[@airyevermore1030]

@@nozomimizi8083 what?

[@thenoahtjuh]

This was indeed the best !!

[@annamaria9392]

I love how Ryan is being all nice and everyone is like “WTF IS HAPPENING”

[@inkinfifthgroup926]

I like your pfp

[@frostingfox8180]

He is throwing us for a loop

[@cloudieo]

Ryan is going to choke the Proffesor to death mark my words.

[@tishabloom1166]

Ryan clapping when the Emu showed up and ate the wheat was so iconic the pure twisted joy is palpable

[@ciaraalice4419]

30:13 is the most accurately an Australian has been portrayed by an American

[@HangukSumin]

The professor: We’re going to go with the “eem-you’” pronunciation Me, an Aussie, and my two family members simultaneously yell at the TV: THANK YOU!

[@kalebnolan8343]

ITS FINALLY BEEN DONE! I CANNOT EXPRESS HOW FUCKING HAPPY I AM

[@kalebnolan8343]

@tarmo joe joe has flashbacks to “rounds of applause” in primary school parades

[@nicklawrence7616]

Brought a bloody tear to me flamin eye

[@tillyseymour8722]

how do other ppl pronounce it?

[@kalebnolan8343]

@@tillyseymour8722 emoo is the one I hear the most and it makes my blood boil

[@mariamorn]

"What the FUCK is so HARD for you to understand about how many feet birds have!? HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A FOUR-LEGGED BIRD, OR A ONE-LEGGED BIRD!?" (ca 13:11) unironically was my favourite quote in this episode just because of how hard it made me laugh. It would be something I would say as well in a moment of frustration so I feel the Professor on that one.

[@TooManyBones]

That was unquestionably my favorite part too. Absolutely hilarious! I completely understand the Professor's reaction.

[@DesDes010]

I keep watching this episode on repeat purely for this moment. 😂

[@Shantari]

Mind if I copy paste your transcript to the tvtropes funny page for the show?

[@mariamorn]

@@Shantari Oh not at all, feel free!

[@BMiren-bc6ye]

Every episode with Kate P has at least one iconic moment where the Professor has a breakdown. It is the funniest shit.

[@brandizzlemejia2875]

Pls always have at least one ep w Kate as a guest I swear she’s so funny. Idk if anyone else agrees but she always makes me laugh my ass off. Her personality and humor is very attractive!

[@cherswifey1044]

"I can imagine if that bad boy got top speed, headbutted me, that'd be the old picture wrap on the Bergooz." Hands down the best Ryan quote available.

[@alex-fs9yt]

"No more lore this season." I bet that's lore itself.

[@scarletpsychowolf3578]

Lore finale confirmed

[@ez8314]

But really, I didn't see any complaints about the genie stuff??

[@jswizzler]

honestly i’m gonna be sad if there’s no lore

[@NaturesRelaxation_]

@@ez8314 I liked it a lot lol

[@SetFireGirl]

The professor: *gives Kate a jelly bean for some observation about beer* Ryan: *shocked pikachu.jpg*

[@samjamtimtam]

"STOP DOING MATH" my God i had to pause the video i was laughing so hard

[@paganzack1]

I adore Kate. She’s so full of fun

[@ritacordero5301]

The funniest part is when Ryan’s body couldn’t accept the fact he actually got a bonus point 😂

[@11jokerchen11]

This show is such a comfort show for me that I honestly started crying a little when the episode started

[@hiphillbert]

Did tears fall from my eyes when Professor introduced himself? I will not answer that.

[@sillygooooseee]

@@hiphillbert the answer is yes and so did mine

[@danii888]

anything Ryan and Shane do comforts me. I listen to Unsolved while I fall asleep every night.

[@isabellaangeline2175]

And Kate being the guest just makes it absolutely perfect.

[@alex-fs9yt]

I don't blame you

[@joelover270]

it's so painful to go back and see all the foreshadowing to the professor's death. those sick fools knew

[@BogSucker]

I hope the "no genie and lore talk" is sarcasm, I actually love the funny side plot the professor had going, i can see why people wouldn't like it but its not like it eats up a whole episode. I just think it was fun to get immersed in, like trying to find out the professor's name.

[@kaemincha]

its definitely just a joke lol no worries. its a nod to the fans love of lore and hinting that there will be even more this season!

[@emilymo9559]

i am fully convinced that Ryan's pleasant attitude right now is going to slowly but surely unravel itself and become his villain origin story

[@jonathonmonroe5046]

He is the genie

[@hackingdiva1587]

😲 YES

[@cdYadi]

We WANT the Lore! Who in their right mind would deny a Professor their right to work through their extra-dimensional-cosmic-power-induced trauma caused by an otherworldly entity?!?! Especially, when they have really just been turned into a more tangible manifestation of the ultimate truth of humanity: that we’re all already puppets anyway. Also the flashback scenes were kinda funny

[@FireGirlFashion]

AMEN

[@vminshi]

preach

[@Ali-mv3jc]

I think it might be a ploy

[@li_celly]

Also who are the three faces in the glitch???

[@kassidytucker8431]

Lore!

[@lancemaxwell8464]

these three have an insane chemistry together. i could watch them do anything and find it entertaining

[@ek524]

Oh my God.…I cried with laughter at the whole bit about 40,000 feet. I’ve replayed it so many times and laughed like a loon each time. Also, commendable Aussie accent Shane!

[@lizw660]

unpopular opinion: SeaDogs IS the best bit of the show and always has been.

[@lindyjones8563]

*most popular opinion. Even Ryan agrees.

[@marshayame]

SeaDogs >>> B-Boys

[@jennycomelately]

Therapist: Pleasant Ryan doesn’t exist. He can’t hurt you. Pleasant Ryan:

[@LeilahT]

Great start to the season! Just one miss - western Australia wasn't "wilderness". Like the US, Australia pushed people to colonize those areas to get the land and resources from the Indigenous peoples who were there. Shane's been awesome at calling this stuff out, so would love to see it mentioned. 🌻

[@pauloltman4960]

21:14 " we need to get more emus in our military" my brain: the e.m unit

[@marloenyart]

I was really afraid at the end there that he was serious about the "no genie talk" -rule. I adore the lore, and as far as I remember everyone in the comments did so too. I'm excited for what's to come! (oh btw amazing episode as always, I don't know what it is with puppet history but every episode always feels like home.)

[@cosmic7336]

i feel like Shane's preparing a big surprise this season - look at that little glitch and the picture frame tilting. I'm certain this will be incredibly fun and looking forward to it

[@evie2545]

The genie storyline was my fave part! I really hope their’s something else going on with it (the glitch and tilted frame)

[@evie788]

If you look in the notice board in the background you can see a sign saying ‘research protection spells using magic _____’ that I think says slaves or suits (suits doesn’t really make sense lol). Plus the code on the computer ? Lore has got to be happening this season!

[@erraticonteuse]

Yeah, I was literally yelling at the screen, "who's been talking smack about the lore?? I'll fight them!!"