Comedian Seán Burke has shared a hilarious parody of Professor Brian Cox - and the celebrity physicist responded in the best way.
The skit sees Burke don a mop of black hair, dress like “a cool substitute teacher” and imitate Cox’s dulcet tones.
Every BBC series about the universe. pic.twitter.com/pByfozoTpS
— Seán Burke (@SeanBurkeShow) December 10, 2021
Since Burke shared the video on Friday, it has racked up almost 4 million views on Twitter.
After sharing the video Burke tweeted Cox saying: “If you see this, please know it comes from a place of love. I made it because I watch everything you do. Please don’t have me fired into the sun as some sort of groundbreaking BBC live broadcast.”
It seems Burke will be safe enough as Cox enjoyed it and joked back that Burke could be his double.
Retweeting the video, Cox wrote: “I’ve found someone to do all the long lens staring at the sky shots on top of mountains for the next series. Nobody will notice.”
I’ve found someone to do all the long lens staring at the sky shots on top of mountains for the next series. Nobody will notice. https://t.co/LtWFvS3AwT
— Brian Cox (@ProfBrianCox) December 10, 2021
Fans of both Cox and Burke loved the video:
Saw this, my son forwarded it. Laughed all the way through! Love what you do and enjoy all your series but now you know if you're ever in need of a stunt double you know who to call! He may regret his portrayal of you..! 🤣
— emma elliot (@emijelliot) December 11, 2021
— TG4TV 👁 (@TG4TV) December 11, 2021
This is hilarious 😫😂
— SPOKENPRIESTESS (@spokenpriestess) December 11, 2021
Absolutely superb, only thing you're missing is some overpowering background music that makes it difficult to hear the presenter.
— Bim 🎄 (@11122X) December 10, 2021
Just brilliant. Spot on impersonation and quality script 👌🏻
— The_five_lamps (@5Lamps) December 11, 2021
The funniest thing I’ve seen in a long time. Brilliant 😂😂😂
— Suzanne (@SuzanneHAmb) December 11, 2021
Honestly this is so brilliant, I can't stop watching it 😂 https://t.co/kDd3JUFf7y
— Dr. Jenifer Millard 🇪🇺🏴 (@DrJeniMillard) December 12, 2021
This made my day. https://t.co/8jaYeDAq28
— Ögetay Kayalı (@ogetaykayali) December 11, 2021
Oh my God…this is hilarious! https://t.co/ExSKGCyGAk
— Peter Kelamis (@PeterKelamis) December 11, 2021
This isn’t the first time Burke has cracked us up with his witty sketches.
Another recent skit which received 1.9 million views poked fun at the types of adverts banks make:
Every Bank Ad. pic.twitter.com/e7RE2Afc5j
— Seán Burke (@SeanBurkeShow) October 13, 2021
We can’t wait to see what Burke does next!
