Mosquitos: Educational Edition

This is an educational edition of True Facts which is appropriate for younger audiences and classroom settings. This channel is run by Ze Frank.
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  • @butterflyminder
    @butterflyminder2 жыл бұрын

    You know, the revised 'depressed ghost' gag might be even funnier than the original.

  • @takotakotakotakotako
    @takotakotakotakotako2 жыл бұрын

    The "hello!!" joke never gets old God dammit

  • @DJRAZEHALE
    @DJRAZEHALE2 жыл бұрын

    Random demon baby moment had me rolling🤣

  • @LaurieAnnCurry
    @LaurieAnnCurry2 жыл бұрын

    Listening to ZeFrank say “bebe” will never, ever, get old.

  • @timothysmith6490
    @timothysmith64902 жыл бұрын

    Today 120 Middle School students of vary levels of maturity listened quietly for the entire duration of this film. Ze Frank, you are a god...in the non-mythical, metaphorical sense of that word. Thank you for the clean versions of videos I can show in class. I hope you are rewarded by millions more views as teachers discover your content and make the world and their classrooms a better place.

  • @risel56
    @risel562 жыл бұрын

    Kind of sad the "leg firing a laser beam" joke didn't make it in.

  • @LisaHarsh

    @LisaHarsh

    2 жыл бұрын

    Honestly I think the kids would like the non educational version more.

  • @ornithotube

    @ornithotube

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LisaHarsh absolutely

  • @RICDirector

    @RICDirector

    2 жыл бұрын

    Theyre crass enough as it is. Nice to see informational stuff that's polite......but the originals are still freaking awesome for adults/ older teens

  • @chriskortan1530
    @chriskortan15302 жыл бұрын

    Given his reach with True Facts, I'll bet being featured or helping with a ze frank video counts as "publishing" in the education world.

  • @mmallory22
    @mmallory222 жыл бұрын

    Look it’s head can turn all the way around! It’s horrifying! Wish I had you as a biology teacher back in school.

  • @jrmckim

    @jrmckim

    2 жыл бұрын

    Demon baby

  • @ickess
    @ickess2 жыл бұрын

    Please do one on lady bugs! My wife has an organic garden and she has a lady bug habitat that she try’s to maintain them in so she can release them on the garden. Those things a brutal. Even when you put aphids in the tank they will still eat their own eggs and bebbies

  • @youtubestudiosucks978

    @youtubestudiosucks978

    2 жыл бұрын

    Maybe you're not using enough?

  • @ickess

    @ickess

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@youtubestudiosucks978 oh it doesn’t matter. Those little things are voracious

  • @youtubestudiosucks978

    @youtubestudiosucks978

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ickess no, u

  • @ickess

    @ickess

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@youtubestudiosucks978 ooookay

  • @aogasd
    @aogasd2 жыл бұрын

    Every video we come closer and closer to Zefrank getting his own nature documentary

  • @rowdybliss
    @rowdybliss2 жыл бұрын

    I think it’s awesome that you’re doing this; I’d have paid WAY more attention in school if we’d had this kind of curriculum content instead of crappy filmstrips from 1974.

  • @jessicapinto3817

    @jessicapinto3817

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think the same thing with all his videos 😂😂

  • @NorthWestKings

    @NorthWestKings

    Жыл бұрын

    This guy just stole these videos from “ze frank”. You guys can actually support the real creator of these videos by searching up his name “ze frank”. This guy just stealing videos

  • @picklesickle5512

    @picklesickle5512

    Жыл бұрын

    He’s stealing videos from the channel zefrank

  • @Someone-sq8im

    @Someone-sq8im

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@picklesickle5512 he literally isn't. This is the same guy, and he's said so himself on both channels

  • @picklesickle5512

    @picklesickle5512

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Someone-sq8im that doesn’t make sense, it’s the same video uploaded on a different channel? That seems like either plagiarism to me

  • @mwc3054
    @mwc30542 жыл бұрын

    Ok, elephant mosquito, you’re invited to the cookout

  • @jonathanprince1230
    @jonathanprince12302 жыл бұрын

    I love this! The adult version is hilarious, but they’re very educational and I love that I can share a version of them with my students.

  • @peggyjones3282
    @peggyjones32822 жыл бұрын

    Great idea to make a PG rated version! I love to show these to my kids, but it can get a bit awkward. And that are great for school kids. Thank you.

  • @daisyhenry-antonio5246
    @daisyhenry-antonio52462 жыл бұрын

    Oh thank god... for the longest time my kids and I watch this, and il always be in the kitchen or bathroom. And have to pop my head around a corner or yell out "dont repeat that!"

  • @ploshoploshm1582
    @ploshoploshm15822 жыл бұрын

    Watching this video made me sensitive to every slight sensation on my skin thinking it's a mosquito.

  • @alphaomega4825
    @alphaomega48252 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant. When I watched this episode I considered showing it to my students but then thought probably on mute. Excellent!

  • @peterpowers4851
    @peterpowers48512 жыл бұрын

    If I was a teacher, these are the videos I would show my class!

  • @madrush24
    @madrush24 Жыл бұрын

    The narrator is so amazing! I love his pronunciation of "babies". Reminds me of Schitt's Creek!

  • @SparrowHawk183
    @SparrowHawk1832 жыл бұрын

    I am simultaneously filled with disgust and awestruck appreciation of these tiny lifeforms. Well done!

  • @corinschweigert2715
    @corinschweigert27152 жыл бұрын

    "DEMON BEBBE"... accurate!

  • @tigerlily2941
    @tigerlily29412 жыл бұрын

    I can list to this man for the rest of life and never get tired of it.

  • @MARKE911
    @MARKE9112 жыл бұрын

    It's "More Better" when ZeFrank narrates it.

  • @maggiejo7712
    @maggiejo77122 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making educational versions of these! I’m a middle school science teacher and I wanted to share your work so much.

  • @peteryeung111
    @peteryeung111 Жыл бұрын

    I have a whole new level of respect for mosquitoes after this educational video.

  • @amdesigns5865
    @amdesigns58659 күн бұрын

    "that bebe dead bebe" had to listen to that several times it cracks me up educational brilliance Thank you!

  • @206Zelda
    @206Zelda2 жыл бұрын

    Hey there Ze! Figured I'd pop into your video and give you a friendly "Hell-OOOOH!" 🤣

  • @limpnoodle7282
    @limpnoodle72822 жыл бұрын

    This is a great way to start my journey of learning to love creatures instead of giving into thinking they’re gross, hard video to get through but worth it.

  • @marc0s158
    @marc0s1582 жыл бұрын

    awesome! bless you, I can share this with my parents now :)

  • @jednye3348

    @jednye3348

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol I was just thinking I can share this with my kids now

  • @rickyherbert
    @rickyherbert2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant, informative, comprehensible, humorous,insightful and unique every time!

  • @margithammer8835
    @margithammer88352 жыл бұрын

    I've been longing to share your true facts videos with my students for years, and I had to resist. Thank you for making these.

  • @avelandmacedocambraia1181
    @avelandmacedocambraia11812 жыл бұрын

    You sir, are the best narrator in KZread. I would love to hear you explaining lovercraftian creatures in this style. Thx for all the hard work and love you put in your videos.

  • @RICDirector
    @RICDirector2 жыл бұрын

    Had no idea you were doing these versions ; LOVE IT! I predict these will rapidly become part of a whole lot of curriculae!

  • @argolake8623
    @argolake86232 жыл бұрын

    So excited about this channel! I always like sharing my interests with my students, but it’s so hard to remember which are school appropriate, and some definitely aren’t.

  • @dierealejonschemel
    @dierealejonschemel2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for doing kid appropriate videos! My kids love your stuff but we parents generally screen before letting them watch!

  • @babyyoda1988
    @babyyoda1988 Жыл бұрын

    I'm addicted to such content and now I want more. B.t.w. I wonder why this channel has only 30k subs.

  • @LordRoop
    @LordRoop2 жыл бұрын

    Really like the alternative channel! Same great narration just something I can watch with my kiddos.

  • @Ktki10
    @Ktki102 жыл бұрын

    Pure genius - as always. Love your work. Always an absolute, hilarious joy to watch - and listen!

  • @jednye3348
    @jednye33482 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this channel I have been a fan for a while and have often wanted to show some to my kids but can't so this is awesome

  • @jeffclarkofclarklesparkle3103
    @jeffclarkofclarklesparkle31032 жыл бұрын

    I am SO happy for this series! I will be showing my Son for sure 😁💖

  • @amandaprice2489
    @amandaprice24892 жыл бұрын

    I awaited your next one. Very educational and entertaining. Thankyou.

  • @CheerfuEntropy
    @CheerfuEntropy2 жыл бұрын

    im so delighted you made this channel

  • @jacobrucquoi4824
    @jacobrucquoi48242 жыл бұрын

    I've been thinking about dubbing over this series with g-rated edits for my students, thanks for saving me the work!

  • @nirosherov6603
    @nirosherov6603 Жыл бұрын

    beautiful work! well done!

  • @dustinfisher29
    @dustinfisher292 жыл бұрын

    My mother's cousin is working in public mosquito control in middle of Germany. I'm gonna send him this video.

  • @johnmccanntruth
    @johnmccanntruth2 жыл бұрын

    Really cool you have made an educational version of the videos!!!

  • @SuzzyB52
    @SuzzyB522 жыл бұрын

    OMG absolutely love it. The best way to learn and retain.

  • @wildancrazy159
    @wildancrazy1592 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy your video's and so very glad you're still doing stuff of this nature (I know this video and of course love it.) So, thank you for sharing your talent with us, your great.

  • @sciencenerd7639
    @sciencenerd76392 жыл бұрын

    fantastic, thanks for making this video!

  • @USMC0352
    @USMC0352 Жыл бұрын

    Great now that catchy mosquito song at the end is going to be stuck in my head all day now! .... So thanks for that

  • @mandibriar9837
    @mandibriar98372 жыл бұрын

    The way he says “babies” gets me. 🤣

  • @Keelsman
    @Keelsman2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic!!!

  • @kevinmanis
    @kevinmanis10 ай бұрын

    Awesome details compiled.

  • @marionbowler5440
    @marionbowler54402 жыл бұрын

    Keep em coming, I'll keep watching. Excellent 🤗🐘🇨🇦🍁

  • @peteryeung111
    @peteryeung111 Жыл бұрын

    Any idea how amazing the explanation, research and filming of these creatures are. Just mind blowing! 🤯🤯

  • @IWillNeverReadYourReply
    @IWillNeverReadYourReply2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for doing this! Now i can show these to my little brother lol

  • @JohnnyBravo1977
    @JohnnyBravo19772 жыл бұрын

    good job mate, love your videos

  • @lukeaskew9242
    @lukeaskew9242 Жыл бұрын

    I love both versions of this video

  • @bumblebee6503
    @bumblebee65032 жыл бұрын

    This is brilliant. Bonus is the song during the credits!

  • @leannaerickson9745
    @leannaerickson97452 жыл бұрын

    Amazing AND entertaining, as long as I don't have to deal with any of these critters in real life. Thanks for not biting.

  • @charleshammel8541
    @charleshammel85412 жыл бұрын

    This is great. Didnt know you did this style too

  • @colinmeyerowitz38
    @colinmeyerowitz382 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant!!

  • @Chetloore
    @Chetloore Жыл бұрын

    Love both versions

  • @chucksheldon7701
    @chucksheldon77018 ай бұрын

    Although absolutely horrifying, this video was marvelously narrated! This man had me laughing and cringing, simultaneously.

  • @SonicGerkin
    @SonicGerkin9 ай бұрын

    Brilliant script, Fantastic narration, thanks!! PS- What is the song playing during the end credits? That excellent as well!!

  • @xtheunknown4662
    @xtheunknown46622 жыл бұрын

    These are great. Wish they were more of these babies.

  • @mlebrooks
    @mlebrooks2 жыл бұрын

    I really like these educational editions please do the mantis shrimp educational edition next. That was my introduction to your channel 6 years ago when I was on a field trip to the butterfly house north Denver. An employee recommended it but it wasn't appropriate for 2nd graders.

  • @dontblink5264
    @dontblink52642 жыл бұрын

    The only thing that would make me stop watching is to wait until my husband and I can watch it together 🤣🤣 Thanks ze ❤❤❤

  • @majaborkowska8132
    @majaborkowska81328 ай бұрын

    I love how you say "babies" :D

  • @jk-mp8ot
    @jk-mp8ot Жыл бұрын

    Haha these are gold!!

  • @bobbodaskank
    @bobbodaskank2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I got kids that love educational KZread

  • @Flaris
    @Flaris2 жыл бұрын

    Ah yes the mosquito. The classic “set those monsters on fire” type of animal.

  • @SecularIranian
    @SecularIranian2 жыл бұрын

    Grdat job!

  • @MegaRudeBoy69
    @MegaRudeBoy692 жыл бұрын

    Laying down that Mosquitos Foot Funk

  • @iriswhips
    @iriswhips2 жыл бұрын

    This made me itch.

  • @jameskarg3240
    @jameskarg32402 жыл бұрын

    Oh great, Mosquitos track us by our literally breathing XD

  • @briangruenewald7536
    @briangruenewald75362 жыл бұрын

    1:29 *D E M O N B A B Y*

  • @_Chessa_
    @_Chessa_2 жыл бұрын

    Got bit by a mosquito while watching this... on my hand holding my phone. Very appropriate. Now to find a good cheap casket. I have no clue what disease is gonna off me.

  • @phillipjolly6287
    @phillipjolly6287 Жыл бұрын

    Demon baby 😂 This is my new favourite channel

  • @ivechang6720
    @ivechang67202 жыл бұрын

    This is the type of stuff kids will behave for as a reward, instead of succumbing to momentary emotions. If they have the luxury of a moment to consider, this rates as a treat. Hopefully someday more of our education will be seen as treats too.

  • @jakelong5931
    @jakelong5931 Жыл бұрын

    Just discovered this variant of true facts and I must say I am the opposite of disappointed.

  • @dillhole4603
    @dillhole46032 жыл бұрын

    👁️👁️ the mosquito is our state bird. Greetings from Mississippi!

  • @Jeremy1998999
    @Jeremy19989992 жыл бұрын

    Love it! Have you ever considered doing a true facts about the Human. I think it could be quite entertaining.

  • @liberalsockpuppet4772
    @liberalsockpuppet47722 жыл бұрын

    I'm a teacher. Thank you for this.

  • @n1ntar1man
    @n1ntar1man10 ай бұрын

    Richard Attenborough: The Next Generation. Subscribed!

  • @SuperLordjulius
    @SuperLordjulius2 жыл бұрын

    I will watch both versions just to see the difference for all the videos

  • @Nagusame
    @Nagusame2 жыл бұрын

    The bebeh

  • @Tekapin
    @Tekapin Жыл бұрын

    Jerry finally fixed the mosquito name in post

  • @annabellethepitty
    @annabellethepitty2 жыл бұрын

    This video made me itchy.

  • @jogywhite5389
    @jogywhite53892 жыл бұрын

    Nice

  • @typhoonzebra
    @typhoonzebra2 жыл бұрын

    Channel should be called ZeFrancis.

  • @JordansTang
    @JordansTang2 жыл бұрын

    I discovered well.. stumpled on your videos your like my new obsession baybee

  • @abe7074
    @abe70742 жыл бұрын

    Ending song is a bang

  • @jonford9132
    @jonford91322 жыл бұрын

    The Fooof!🤣🤣🤣

  • @lucasb1324
    @lucasb1324 Жыл бұрын

    It helps to get out of the bath water! 😂😂

  • @stefanmargraf7878
    @stefanmargraf78782 жыл бұрын

    subscribed.

  • @Whodathunkit1234
    @Whodathunkit12342 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see one on catfish lol.

  • @wombat.6652
    @wombat.6652 Жыл бұрын

    Mosquitoes all the way down. Thank you!!!

  • @AlouciaFaye
    @AlouciaFaye2 жыл бұрын

    I feel itchy now...

  • @revvv3889
    @revvv38892 жыл бұрын

    Wait... So those mosquitoes I've smashed had were made from my blood??? I've butchered my offsprings