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The return of this quiz-show hero sent Twitter into meltdown

"Heeeeere's Monkman!"

Lindsay Davis

on December 6, 2016

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LONDON -- Cambridge University student Eric Monkman became an unlikely social media sensation in September when he appeared as a guest on the British television show University Challenge.

And on Monday night, he returned in a blaze of glory to the delight of Twitter.

The Canadian economics student announced his participation in the show's quarter finals with this tweet:

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And Twitter couldn't have been happier about the news.

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Some people were afraid he couldn't possibly live up to his storied intensity, but their fears were soon assuaged.

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In a clashing of academic titans, Monkman battled it out with another beloved contestant, Sam Fairbrother, who made waves with his vest.

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Ultimately, however, it was Monkman who prevailed.

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Win or lose as he proceeds to the next round, we have to believe that the loyalty of Team Monkman will endure.

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