LONDON -- Nothing can Business Relationshipquite 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.

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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.

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Some viewers were impressed with Monkman from the outset...

Indeed, many found the delivery of his responses highly entertaining...

"STEPHEN?"

"DISCWORLD?"

"THE BONGOS."

"BELL."

Twitter was enthralled by Monkman's responses, with some hailing the guy a "hero".

Not all heroes wear capes, Monkman!