Why Do Cats Like Catnip?
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- čas přidán 15. 07. 2016
- Catnip! Cats roll in it, rub their cheeks on it and paw at it... but what is it about this stuff that gets our feline friends caught up in such a frenzy?
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Special thanks to Animal Wonders Montana for letting us use a clip from their episode "Catnip Experiment": • Catnip Experiment
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Catnip is a hell of a drug
Catnip is one helluva drug
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Hell is drug of a catnip
It just gave me a really bad headache and the brownies tasted vile.
Catpin hell of is drug a drug
We all know there's some dank ass kush in that shit
Thank you storm drain
What I'm here for
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Don't smoke that shit!!
Cat weeeeeeeeeeddddddd
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that's what I've always called it lol
hahaha ikr, once I watched a cat enjoy in catnip and i rolled that shit up and light it thinking i'll get high
+thearrah same XD
Ahahaha
If you put me and some catnip in a box and then leave the room, and I have a 50% chance of liking it, am I enjoying it or not?
Schrödinger's Cat you won't know unless you come back and look at it.
I feel like this is a are you a pessimistic/optimistic person question. If so, you are into the cat nip
You're both enjoying it and not enjoying it
Depends on how alive you are
Depends if I come back and check on you myself🤷♂️
I didn't even notice the nose piercing until I read a few comments bitching and moaning about it.
Get over it, folks. People don't exist to please you with their appearance.
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I don't care about fashion, but in that light, it really did take me more than a moment to realize that it wasn't shiny snot. Very bad angle. I prefer factory original non-altered body types, but who cares? My preferences shouldn't matter to anyone but me.
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It doesn't affect my cat at all. When I put some on the floor, she gives me this "You need to clean that shit up" kind of look.
Lmfaooooo
She said no to drugs 😌you raised her well😂
@@emanf3 😩😩😩😂😂😂
Try giving your cat olive oil it work the same way except stronger
I just said this about my cat. And the reaction is worse when I rub it on her toys.
I like her. Not overplaying it and she's actually getting through.
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Olivia does a good job at expressing with her hands.
*My mom* :
the invisible juggler
Olivia, you're cool, and you're doing a good job. Ignore the scared little haters and I hope you stick around.
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She's so pretty.
I feel she will make a great addition to the SciShow team.
Though, I feel those hand gestures were forced.
Relax girl. It'll come to ya.
Kinda wish they would make a video on what makes people do hand gestures usually without noticing it
Quit lying to yourself.
+TrebuShade what am I lying about...
Why are you making it about her looks?
She is just not a very good host/ presenter.
My cats prefer fresh grown catnip over the dried type.
Cuz it's cat weed...
Imo it's portable sex in a plant
Why do people hate the new host? Seriously I'm just here for hearing the science. I don't care who reads it.
people hate change is my guess
The noise rings are creeping me out. How do you keep them clean? How do you stop the gapping holes in your flesh from getting infected?
sexism. mra retards are going to deny it, deny sexism even exists, but it's pretty fucking obvious in comment sections like these and the latest cracked video.
the body closes the holes itself, so after some time it's not big of a deal anymore
If the nose ring creeps you out, listen to the video and don't watch. It's that simple.
I like this host :) You do a good job of explaining things and your voice is easier to listen to. Keep em coming!
I like her too
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So it's basically cat weed
not even close lmao
+Poetic Justice Yes, it is idiot.
nothing like it
John Trolovinski You're the idiot here. THC, CBD and other cannabinols affect your cannabinoid receptors. They have nothing to do with pheromones.
+Poetic Justice It's not weed dum fuck but it's compared to weed when I give catnip to my cat he wil go nuts and then lay down like he High as fuck
Who is this new host. I think i saw her in a past episode. I like her. Lots of movement and good way of talking and adjusting tone to highlight interesting parts.
Her name is Olivia Gordon! She's been on a few episodes and we're filming more with her. Glad you like her! Thanks for being so welcoming.
Science with eyecandy :D
She moves too much actually.
i actually think her movements are a little stiff. It's something she can be more mindful of in future videos. But her pitch in some statements are certain pet peeves of mine. Like the upward inflection at the end of her sentences that aren't questions. Although i am super sensitive to this behavior, soo... but yes.
I shall call her Skrillex.
jk, I like her
ooh, a new host. I wonder what all the comments will be about... Surely enthusiasm for science, right? That is, after all, why we are all here.
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She moves her hands like an Italian.
shes fine, its just the metal booger thats annoying
This video has a lot more pussy than usual.
Great job Olivia! Super engaging! I love seeing new hosts, especially other rad women into science!
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Cat: you got the goods?
Human: yeee I got the catnip, really makes you crazy.
Cat:* sniff * GIVE IT TO ME MEKUDXHSHSHGBTRVFRTH
"Why do cats like catnip?"
"I don't know, why does your mom like cheeseburgers."
I find it rather disturbing that every time there is a new presenter, some people feel entitled to make personal remarks, some of them quite nasty.
I suppose this can be expected on some of the channels with baser content, like the ones dedicated to CZcams gossip and so on, but this is a channel dedicated to _science_. As such, I would think most people who watch this channel regularly would be interested in science, and therefore would understand that "science nerds" often got picked on quite enough in school.
It baffles me why anyone who is more interested in drama and trolling would even bother to watch this channel. Such people are seldom interested in being educated.
And if you are a science nerd who is "getting even" for all the abuse you've suffered in your life due to being a nerd, this is all the worse. Shame on you.
If the content is less important to you than the way the presenter speaks or looks, this is not the channel for you. Go watch something else that is more suited to shallow viewers like you.
It's mostly trolls. Bad, yeah, but probably better to not comment on it at all, as we all know this and it's just giving them attention.
Truth
it's not just trolling, it's also good old fashioned misogyny. Whenever it's a woman, people react to her appearance (often negatively). But the funny thing is that the offenders will be really quick to deny the nature of their behavior. Just because you say it isn't hate, doesn't mean it isn't hate.
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And you were taught that in school. You were brainwashed and still don't realize it.
Why all the hate towards the new host? She's here to share the knowledge and passion for science. I'm all for that.
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She moves her hands too much. In the same patterns too.
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I'll accept this. This is a vast improvement over the just-rolled-out-of-bed look.
NEPETA. OMG HUSSIE WHAT DID YOU DOOOOOOOOO
right?
Well excuse me, I didn't know that
Love the energy and your tone in this one. You're starting to fit in and I dig ya. Welcome to the family, Olivia! And I learned something new here so you got the job done.
I love your energy in this one! Great work and keep it up :)
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It's important, if you try catnip, to get the premium kind. Most catnip you can buy is dirt so I'm guessing of course the cat won't respond to it, it's been processed or whatever wrongly to take all the good stuff out that they like. You have to keep the catnip sealed for example or apparently all the chemical they like will evaporate and then it won't be any good as cat won't like it anymore
01:25 Ah, yes . . the "ye olde factory bulb" ;-)
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Yep makes the idea bulbs for rolling in catnip xD
i read this comment at 01:00 and at 01:25 i see it
i can't stop laughing
+Jeremy Artavia thanks
AsciiGDL czcams.com/video/PKwI2zZXiRE/video.html
I like the pace of this presenter. I love Hank but he can go so quickly that I can't follow!
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Am I the only one who actually doesn't see anything wrong with her
Not at all. She was a fine natural. I didn't really even think to myself anything was different before reading the comments. Many people have hosted this before, some were worse than others. I thought she did more than fine.
I really like her; I agree with +OurPeanutGallerie
I am scared of change.
Your not the only one.
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Awesome! You've improved a lot already. I'm excited to see you keep getting better. You're a great host!
I like the way she talks with her hands, always moving her hands, pointing and waving and waggling and……
why is there catnip around my asshole???
Why are there assholes around my catnip?
+FaZe Bill Cosby awwwww shit. cosbie just rekt it yo.
...Anal...ysis... WOW...
Catnip is there, why is my asshole around?
took a while to find the asshole comment
The new science-lady did very well!
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In this video, Olivia is WAY better than in her previous one. She lost her "speaking-like-it's-a-question" way of saying things and seems much more comfortable at being in front of a camera. Kudos, Olivia. Kudos. :)
You had me at "jagwire".
Change is hard for people, but this was good, plus it only gets better from here.
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New person! Welcome to the SciShow family!
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I'm find with this catnip stuff, just as long as the kittens don't try to drive with it.
It’s very interesting that this plant is from the same family as mint, because salvia divinorum, a psychedelic plant, is also from that family
I really like this presenter
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Great
Yes, and it's also nice mixing it up too :)
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although i didn't like her original hairstyle, i can't help but feel sad that she felt compelled to change it due to trollish commenters. letting your hair down will probably get less flak, but you know, you do you. will support your videos (hey it's just a view and i get knowledge) either way!
Don't read all the comments, some people really need to get out of their comfort zone aka "bedroom's computer desk" once in a while. This is from me, a recluse, posting this from his own laboratory (computer and electronic).
Cat's response to catnip does make me think of me with a woman I like in my arms.
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BrosjustCuz It's a different way to upvote things, that's all.
Hank suggested it in one of his videos, so get used to seeing it, I guess.
"Why do cats like catnip?"
me: catnip is cat cocaine.
That Dragon Gal More like Aphrodisiac for cats.
More like ecstasy I would say
Scientist: why do cats like catnip
Me: aren’t you supposed to be curing cancer
Nice job Olivia.
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Thanks. What'd I do?
It's just a different way to upvote things :)
To all guys working in SciShow- many thanks for all the hard work you put in this show. I love watching your videos; they are informative and also entertaining. You answer many questions that usually don't come up in mainstream media so thumps up for creativity as well. All of the hosts get information across in a pleasant, friendly and (certainly) not boring manner. Keep it rolling!
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I'm the Patreon sponsor for the cat brain graphic!! I've been randomly picked to sponsor graphics before, but as a cat-loving neuroscientist no SciShow graphic has been so completely perfect for me.
Love all the different hosts, keeps it fresh with the same format, and allows for more videos and research to be made! I still love Hank the most though, can't beat the original one I started with..
the light reflecting in your glasses is so distracting
you don't have the same problem with hank?
Probably a height thing because of the angle of the light.
Hank has a coating on his lenses that help hide reflections.
I think its a pretty common thing for glasses to have, but hers don't seem to have it.
+Install Hank's glasses barely have any reflection m8
What video?
I love how she talks with her hands, it makes the whole video seem much more natural and fun because she doesn't look like she's doing anything but talking about something interesting to her, I do the same thing when I'm really jazzed about a topic.
I can't wait to see more videos hosted by Olivia.
First video I've watched with Olivia hosting, I like it :D
What's with all the hate? D:
nose rings/hands.
+darkfight light Both of which are 100% irrelevant to anything.
Maybe they are scared of change?😕
To me, she sounds a bit forced (trying to be like hank) and her voice isn't too pleasing to listen to.
I like the new host. She speaks well with good pacing. Maybe a little too much hand movement
Holy shit, constructive criticism paired with a compliment. Are you sure you should be in youtube comments? :D
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Yea I got lost
im strangely attracted to her.
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i don't see anything strange about that
I like her too, but someone needs to get her anti reflexive glasses asap -.-
I also wish the hand gestures were a bit more purposeful, some of them looked totally random, like she was doing the ~wave~ or something
Good job, Olivia! I think you're doing great hosting the show!
I think this is my first time seeing a new host on here/SciShow Space for a long time. I like her!
Yaasss I wanted to see more of this host :)
My cat hates catnip, she slaps it out of my hand and looks at me like I offended her mother.
Want some catnip?
It’ll make ya feel good, feel good!
She talkin wit dem hands and she throwing signs.
You'd think that people interested in science wouldn't post such offensive comments. So primitive.
Calling someone primitive is also a offensive comment to a certain extent, but I get your point.
I find the new host refreshing. Im all for mixing it up, and she did great too! :D
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How the fuck is insulting someone primitive? But anyways, I enjoy the nee host.
It's the SciShow culture. I try to look at the positive side of things....like, these people are atleast LEARNING stuff before they post comments about their anuses.
What does the interest in science have to do with comments.
Amy Fowler lost a lot of weight.
You know who likes Catnip? Your MOMS.
cat town be like:
cops: ok so we got a catnip bust on are hands
I really liked the video, I think Olivia is doing a great job and I enjoy her hosting just as much as I do that of Hank and Michael. :)
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I personally prefer Michael. Hank and Olivia just seem a little too "out of control." I much prefer Michael's calmer approach.
I don't see what anybody is bitching about. She's a new host, give her a chance. jesus.
Humans don't like changes, they tend to respond negatively.
just give them some time to adjust.
I just hope Olivia isn't scared off from some of the truly awful things people are saying.
I for one like our new bug girl host.
There's also trolls. It's likely mostly trolls.
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I don't care about fashion, but in those lights it took me a few moments to realize that it was a nose ring not shiny snot.
Haven't watched a Sci-show in a while, really like this new host
I like this new lady, she seems a bit nervous but I am sure that will pass.
I'm so glad you can leave voice messages as comments now!!! My opinion below:
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That was great, worth the 21 seconds!
we meey again
i click play,. nothing happen.. i think it not workin firefox
I like what you do with your hands. It's a lot more interesting than the guy who never blinks.
Cats will also react to Valerian Root. Valerian Root and Catnip comes from the same plant family. I dropped a Valerian Root sleeping capsule once and my cats started going crazy over it. I couldn’t figure out why so I did the research and that’s when I found out that Catnip and Valerian Root are from the same plant family.
0:42 - Poor cat needs deworming oO
Happy 420 to all cats!
Hey, person I've never seen before you! I like you! ^.^ You're entertaining and you talk with your hands like I do x)
One video and I'm in love with this channel
Love this host so much!! Her presentation, energy.... everything. Would love to see her more :-)
Good host! keep it up :)
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I was just watching my hermit crab climb a VERTICAL ledge of my computer desk this entire episode.
So when traveling thru the Amazon jungle. Make sure u have a lot of Catnip 😁
+SciShow I like this girl. Keep her on :)
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so its a girl?
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+Sheob 多形体 Why so rude?
I have not seen this host before. I like her style and her voice.
Maybe I'm being fussy since you are new to me, but I was a little distracted by all the hand movements. Your hands don't always have to be doing something.
Other than that, keep at it. Hopefully you get to be a regular host.
Great information. Well delivered. .
I searched catnip and I was so happy to see scishow pop up
"Idk what to do with my hands"
Reminds me of the Try Guys!
Looooool
95% of comments= why is she getting hate? 3%=hate 2%= useful comments
95% comments about hand gestures. 5% non-human gesture comments.
My cat once had a response very similar to what you described when exposed to a few locks of raw wool. She'd never reacted at all to any catnip I'd given her. I'm wondering if there is a reaction to lanolin or the sheep-y smell.
0:44 that cat has worms
People complain to much there is nothing wrong with her
Cool new host :)
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Welp, after watching her SciShow Talk Show, I'm in love.
You ever accidentally fall into a giggling fit? It's annoying, but it's funny so you can't stop. Help I have been giggling for 3 days now.
Great hosting! I would prefer a little less hand talking, it did distract me a little but.... other than that, good job! Keep it up :)
I already checked and did a side by side comparison with Hank and Aranda in regards to hand movement. They're essentially the same, same amount of hand motions. Honestly, I think Hank does more.
+Silverizael Yeah haha I know, they distract me too!
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Very interresting video, but I must ask, what's a jagwire? :)
Jaguar. Some pronounce it that way. I prefer "Jag-Waar"
an expensive carwire
It's a big cat
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I wonder what a jagwire is...lol! Love the videos
That explains why my one cat loves it and the other just likes it. They are from the same litter.
"OH NO! New host?! I hate change, kill it!"
Change is inevitable. Shut up, deal with it, pay attention to the science facts.
Please don't let this girl in the video :(
Why?
oh~ shut up. SciShow is about science, not what preferences you have
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fuck off, she fits in perfectly
+TheScratcherStudios maybe he likes hank and the other guy more, i do. but she is good too
My older cat doesn't like catnip but my younger cat really likes catnip.
I have two cats that love catnip, and a third that doesn't. The third sits and judges the other two so hard whenever I give out catnip.