Hilariously intense quiz-show contestant hailed a 'hero' on Twitter
LONDON -- Nothing can quite rival the effect University Challenge has upon the nation.
Sure, the questions might be nigh-on impossible to answer, but the contestants are pure TV gold.
On Monday night, one guest in particular caused something of a stir on social media after viewers found him to be somewhat "intense."
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Canadian student Eric Monkman -- who's studying for a masters in economics at Cambridge University -- seemed to take the quiz show extremely seriously.
Some viewers were impressed with Monkman from the outset...
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Indeed, many found the delivery of his responses highly entertaining...
"STEPHEN?"
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"DISCWORLD?"
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"THE BONGOS."
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"BELL."
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Twitter was enthralled by Monkman's responses, with some hailing the guy a "hero".
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Not all heroes wear capes, Monkman!
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