Most contestants on University Challenge are a little intense, but Eric Monkman has taken things to a whole new level.

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The Cambridge University student's steely determination and shout-y voice has made him an unlikely TV hero. He returned to the show for the quarter-finals on Monday, captaining team Wolfson to victory – and his fans just couldn't handle it.

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Many were impressed by the passionate – and LOUD – way he delivered his answers.

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Have we witnessed the birth of the superhero 2016 needs (but doesn't deserve)?

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Or is Monkman more 'Roy Cropper as a serial killer'? Bit harsh...

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Monkman himself has been happy to embrace the fame... in his own idiosyncratic way.

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