Science of Stupid

Science of Stupid is a comedic television series on the National Geographic Channel. The United Kingdom version of the show was initially hosted by Richard Hammond, later replaced by Dallas Campbell.[1][2] Localised versions are produced in other territories with hosts such as Seth Herzog in the United States,[3] Manish Paul in India,[4] Ramon Bautista in the Philippines[5] and Ymke Wieringa in the Netherlands. Versions are also broadcast in Latin America (one in Argentina and other in Mexico, with same title), Brazil and Germany. The first episode aired on 21 July 2014. The second season of the show debuted on 2 March 2015.

Science of Stupid
GenreScience Comedy
Presented byRichard Hammond/Dallas Campbell (UK)
Seth Herzog (US)
Manish Paul (IN)
Ramon Bautista (PH)
Ymke Wieringa (NL)
Dorota Wellman (PL)
Alejandro Wiebe (AR)
Alfonso Herrera (MX)
Country of originUnited Kingdom
India
Philippines
Netherlands
Poland
Argentina
México
Original languagesEnglish
Hindi
Filipino/English
Dutch
Polish
Spanish
No. of episodes29
Production
Camera setupSelf-footage
Running time25 minutes
Production companyNGC Studios
Distributor20th Television
Release
Original networkNational Geographic Channel
TTV
Fox HD
Original release21 July 2014 (2014-07-21) –
20 March 2015 (2015-03-20)
External links
Website

Summary

In this show, science of action is described in several different daily routine activities like sports, stunts, adventures, and things that should not be done at home. Science of Stupid shows videos of people hurting themselves and explains the science behind them. The motto of the show is "Learn the science behind the action and remain safe". The videos are normally recorded by people themselves.

Local versions of the show have basically the same content as each other, but with narration and in-vision presentation in their local language.

Episodes

A total of 29 episodes have been telecast over two seasons.[6]

Series overview
Season Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
1 14 21 July 2014 7 August 2014
2 15 2 March 2015 20 March 2015

Season 1 (2014)
No. Title Original air date
1"Dancing Disasters"July 21, 2014 (2014-07-21)
The host reveals how adventures turn to misadventures as he explores some of the most spectacular and humiliating scientific mishaps.
2"Discus for Dummies"July 22, 2014 (2014-07-22)
Learn how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when riding a unicycle or jumping off a roof.
3"Gravity's Call"July 23, 2014 (2014-07-23)
The host presents experiments gone wrong, revealing how easy it is for scientists to injure themselves while pole dancing, playing on a pogo stick or cutting down trees.
4"Cannon Ball Ice Dude"July 24, 2014 (2014-07-24)
The host combines science and home footage to reveal how easy it can be for a person to injure or embarrass themselves while walking on ice or riding in a shopping trolley.
5"What A Drag"July 25, 2014 (2014-07-25)
The host examines footage of people horse-riding, diving and using exercise balls as he reveals how misadventures can occur.
6"Human Tower Disasters"July 28, 2014 (2014-07-28)
The host uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of scooter stunts, break-dancing and swinging on ropes.
7"Airbags vs. Airheads"July 29, 2014 (2014-07-29)
The host examines how accidents can occur while knocking down buildings, sledging and abusing airbags.
8"Learning to Fly"July 30, 2014 (2014-07-30)
The host uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of karate kicks, snowboarding on water and urban-biking bunny hops.
9"Rooftop Drops"July 31, 2014 (2014-07-31)
The host uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of riding a rodeo bull, and hanging upside down.
10"Human Tower Disasters"August 1, 2014 (2014-08-01)
The host uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful ways people can injure themselves walking on stilts, firing a slingshot and playing a round of golf.
11"Zip Line Fails"August 4, 2014 (2014-08-04)
The host uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of riding down a zip line, playing on swings or swallowing powdered cinnamon.
12"Bungee Cord Snaps"August 5, 2014 (2014-08-05)
The host uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of bungee jumping, juggling and flying a kite - though not all at the same time.
13"Pole Vault Mishaps"August 6, 2014 (2014-08-06)
The host uses science to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of more YouTube disasters, featuring pole vaulting, ski jumping and rolling down a hill in a dustbin.
14"Jet Pack Failure"August 7, 2014 (2014-08-07)
The host uses science to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of more YouTube disasters, featuring people abseiling, running up walls and flying with a jet pack.

Season 2 (2015)
No. Title Original air date
1"EPISODE 1"March 2, 2015 (2015-03-02)
What goes up, must come down! Kite surfers launch into the air, hurdlers miss their mark and break dancers lose their balance.
2"EPISODE 2"March 3, 2015 (2015-03-03)
Revisit your childhood watching others climb trees and play leapfrog. Amateur sand surfers attempt to overcome friction and avoid eating sand.
3"EPISODE 3"March 4, 2015 (2015-03-04)
Sliding down a hand rail on a staircase means you end up on the ground. And Ice Bucket Challengers take a hit to the head.
4"EPISODE 4"March 5, 2015 (2015-03-05)
Tune in for flying cars, flying kayaks and flying dirt bikers! A standing jump may seem simple but turns into a nose dive.
5"EPISODE 5"March 6, 2015 (2015-03-06)
There are many ways to embarrass and humiliate yourself when breathing fire, trying to run on water and performing tricks on a balance beam.
6"EPISODE 6"March 9, 2015 (2015-03-09)
What do Segways, water balloons and yo-yos have in common? They all pack a pretty powerful punch!
7"EPISODE 7"March 10, 2015 (2015-03-10)
Wintertime brings snow, ice, and fun when enjoyed wisely, but too much ambition sends some thrill seekers into the snow in a nose dive.
8"EPISODE 8"March 11, 2015 (2015-03-11)
It's best to learn the laws of physics - if you ignore them you're likely to be on a one-way flight to the pavement.
9"EPISODE 9"March 12, 2015 (2015-03-12)
Science experts reveal exactly how and why adventure can turn into misadventure.
10"EPISODE 10"March 13, 2015 (2015-03-13)
Tune in for a smashing time, filled with crashing, falling and exploding! Watch drivers spinning into trees and snowmobiles going off course.
11"EPISODE 11"March 16, 2015 (2015-03-16)
Exercise caution when headbanging, attempting a swan lift, or jumping into a bin, or you could embarrass and even injure yourself.
12"EPISODE 12"March 17, 2015 (2015-03-17)
Some people can dive into the sea from giant cliffs and emerge unscathed, while others end up bloody after diving from the bank of a river.
13"EPISODE 13"March 18, 2015 (2015-03-18)
We see how running downhill, attempting an aerial kick and launching a bottle rocket can all lead to disaster.
14"EPISODE 14"March 19, 2015 (2015-03-19)
Learn just you can embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when driving over water, operating a crane and performing aerial tricks on skis.
15"EPISODE 15"March 20, 2015 (2015-03-20)
Prepare yourself as amateurs attempt billiard trick shots and try to show off their Frisbee talents.

References
  1. "Science of Stupid". National Geographic Channel.
  2. Walker, Danny (11 February 2015). "Science of Stupid presenter Richard Hammond admits he was 'never really academic at school'". The Mirror. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
  3. Gerri Miller (10 June 2014). "Decoding the 'Science of Stupid'". Mother Nature Network.
  4. "Manish Paul to share his funny videos for 'Science of Stupid'!". The Times of India. 27 May 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
  5. Blanco, Eunice (1 April 2014). "Ramon Bautista features failed stunts on 'Science of Stupid'". Philippine Star. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
  6. "Science of stupid-About". National Geographic Channel.
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