Science of Stupid

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| image = Science of Stupid.png

| language = English
Hindi
Filipino/English
Dutch
Polish
Spanish
Arabic

| country = United Kingdom
India
Philippines
Netherlands
Poland
Argentina
México
Middle East

| num_episodes = 89

| presenter = Richard Hammond/Dallas Campbell (UK)
Seth Herzog/Ben Aaron (US)
Manish Paul (IN)
Ramon Bautista (PH)
Ymke Wieringa (NL)
Dorota Wellman (PL)
Alejandro Wiebe (AR)
Alfonso Herrera (MX)
Fadi Shams (LB)

| camera = Self-footage

| company = IWC Media
NGC Studios

| runtime = 25 minutes

| network = National Geographic Channel
TTV
Fox HD

| first_aired = {{Start date|df=yes|2014|7|21}}

| last_aired = {{end date|df=yes|2015|03|20}}

}}

Science of Stupid is a comedic television series on the National Geographic Channel. The British version of the show was initially hosted by Richard Hammond, later replaced by Dallas Campbell.{{cite web|url=https://www.natgeotv.com/uk/shows/natgeo/science-of-stupid|title=Science of Stupid|publisher=National Geographic Channel}}{{cite news|last1=Walker|first1=Danny|title=Science of Stupid presenter Richard Hammond admits he was 'never really academic at school'|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/science-stupid-presenter-richard-hammond-5146888|accessdate=1 November 2017|work=The Mirror|date=11 February 2015}} Localised versions are produced in other territories with hosts such as Seth Herzog in the United States, later replaced by Ben Aaron,{{cite news |url= https://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/stories/decoding-the-science-of-stupid |title= Decoding the 'Science of Stupid' |author= Gerri Miller |date= 10 June 2014 |publisher= Mother Nature Network }} Manish Paul in India,{{cite news|title=Manish Paul to share his funny videos for 'Science of Stupid'!|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Manish-Paul-to-share-his-funny-videos-for-Science-of-Stupid/articleshow/52464674.cms|accessdate=1 November 2017|work=The Times of India|date=27 May 2016}} Ramon Bautista in the Philippines{{cite news|last1=Blanco|first1=Eunice|title=Ramon Bautista features failed stunts on 'Science of Stupid'|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/04/01/1307596/ramon-bautista-features-failed-stunts-science-stupid|accessdate=1 November 2017|work=The Philippine Star|date=1 April 2014}} and Ymke Wieringa in the Netherlands. Versions are also broadcast in Latin America (one in Argentina and other in Mexico, with the same title), Brazil and Germany. The first episode aired on 21 July 2014. The second season of the show debuted on 2 March 2015, and the National Geographic Abu Dhabi Arabic Version are produced in other territories with hosts such as Fadi Shams in Middle East aired on 2018.

Summary

In each episode, viral videos where the subjects typically take on dangerous or silly activities and end up inflicting unintended physical self-harm are analyzed in a comedic way for their underlying scientific principles. The series takes these clips as cautionary tales and real world examples of actions that should not be repeated by the audience.

Localised versions of the series utilize the same viral videos, however the hosts, language, references, and jokes differ by country.

Episodes

A total of 29 episodes have been telecast over two seasons in the UK.{{cite web|url=https://www.natgeotv.com/uk/shows/natgeo/science-of-stupid|title=Science of stupid-About|publisher=National Geographic Channel}} A total of 86 episodes were telecast in the Philippines over four seasons, each written by host Ramon Bautista and frequent collaborators Rohit Tharani and Ra Rivera.{{Cite web|last=Aguila|first=Kap Maceda|title=YHBWA: Science, like laughter, is imminent|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2017/09/14/1739147/yhbwa-science-laughter-imminent|access-date=2021-08-25|website=Philstar.com}}

=Series overview=

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First aired

! Last aired

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| 1

| 14

| 21 July 2014

| 7 August 2014

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| 2

| 15

| 2 March 2015

| 20 March 2015

=Season 1 (2014)=

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{{Episode list

| Title = Dancing Disasters

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2014|07|21}}

| EpisodeNumber = 1

| ShortSummary = The host reveals how adventures turn to misadventures as he explores some of the most spectacular and humiliating scientific mishaps.

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{{Episode list

| Title = Discus for Dummies

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2014|07|22}}

| EpisodeNumber = 2

| ShortSummary = Learn how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when riding a unicycle or jumping off a roof.

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{{Episode list

| Title = Gravity's Call

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2014|07|23}}

| EpisodeNumber = 3

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| Title = Cannon Ball Ice Dude

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2014|07|24}}

| EpisodeNumber = 4

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| Title = What A Drag

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2014|07|25}}

| EpisodeNumber = 5

| ShortSummary = The host examines footage of people horse-riding, diving and using exercise balls as he reveals how misadventures can occur.

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{{Episode list

| Title = Human Tower Disasters

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2014|07|28}}

| EpisodeNumber = 6

| ShortSummary = The host uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of scooter stunts, break-dancing and swinging on ropes.

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{{Episode list

| Title = Airbags vs. Airheads

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2014|07|29}}

| EpisodeNumber = 7

| ShortSummary = The host examines how accidents can occur while knocking down buildings, sledging and abusing airbags.

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{{Episode list

| Title = Learning to Fly

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2014|07|30}}

| EpisodeNumber = 8

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| Title = Rooftop Drops

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2014|07|31}}

| EpisodeNumber = 9

| ShortSummary = The host uses science and home footage to reveal the humiliating and painful potential of riding a rodeo bull, and hanging upside down.

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{{Episode list

| Title = Human Tower Disasters

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2014|08|01}}

| EpisodeNumber = 10

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| Title = Zip Line Fails

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2014|08|04}}

| EpisodeNumber = 11

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| Title = Bungee Cord Snaps

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2014|08|05}}

| EpisodeNumber = 12

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| Title = Pole Vault Mishaps

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2014|08|06}}

| EpisodeNumber = 13

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| Title = Jet Pack Failure

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2014|08|07}}

| EpisodeNumber = 14

| ShortSummary = 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.

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=Season 2 (2015)=

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| Title = EPISODE 1

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2015|03|02}}

| EpisodeNumber = 1

| ShortSummary = What goes up, must come down! Kite surfers launch into the air, hurdlers miss their mark and break dancers lose their balance.

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{{Episode list

| Title = EPISODE 2

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2015|03|03}}

| EpisodeNumber = 2

| ShortSummary = Revisit your childhood watching others climb trees and play leapfrog. Amateur sand surfers attempt to overcome friction and avoid eating sand.

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{{Episode list

| Title = EPISODE 3

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2015|03|04}}

| EpisodeNumber = 3

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| Title = EPISODE 4

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2015|03|05}}

| EpisodeNumber = 4

| ShortSummary = Tune in for flying cars, flying kayaks and flying dirt bikers! A standing jump may seem simple but turns into a nose dive.

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{{Episode list

| Title = EPISODE 5

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2015|03|06}}

| EpisodeNumber = 5

| ShortSummary = There are many ways to embarrass and humiliate yourself when breathing fire, trying to run on water and performing tricks on a balance beam.

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{{Episode list

| Title = EPISODE 6

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2015|03|09}}

| EpisodeNumber = 6

| ShortSummary = What do Segways, water balloons and yo-yos have in common? They all pack a pretty powerful punch!

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{{Episode list

| Title = EPISODE 7

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2015|03|10}}

| EpisodeNumber = 7

| ShortSummary = Wintertime brings snow, ice, and fun when enjoyed wisely, but too much ambition sends some thrill seekers into the snow in a nose dive.

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{{Episode list

| Title = EPISODE 8

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2015|03|11}}

| EpisodeNumber = 8

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| Title = EPISODE 9

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2015|03|12}}

| EpisodeNumber = 9

| ShortSummary = Science experts reveal exactly how and why adventure can turn into misadventure.

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{{Episode list

| Title = EPISODE 10

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2015|03|13}}

| EpisodeNumber = 10

| ShortSummary = Tune in for a smashing time, filled with crashing, falling and exploding! Watch drivers spinning into trees and snowmobiles going off course.

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{{Episode list

| Title = EPISODE 11

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2015|03|16}}

| EpisodeNumber = 11

| ShortSummary = Exercise caution when headbanging, attempting a swan lift, or jumping into a bin, or you could embarrass and even injure yourself.

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{{Episode list

| Title = EPISODE 12

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2015|03|17}}

| EpisodeNumber = 12

| ShortSummary = 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.

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{{Episode list

| Title = EPISODE 13

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2015|03|18}}

| EpisodeNumber = 13

| ShortSummary = We see how running downhill, attempting an aerial kick and launching a bottle rocket can all lead to disaster.

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{{Episode list

| Title = EPISODE 14

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2015|03|19}}

| EpisodeNumber = 14

| ShortSummary = Learn just you can embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when driving over water, operating a crane and performing aerial tricks on skis.

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{{Episode list

| Title = EPISODE 15

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=yes|2015|03|20}}

| EpisodeNumber = 15

| ShortSummary = Prepare yourself as amateurs attempt billiard trick shots and try to show off their Frisbee talents.

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