Marc Abrahams, the director and producer of the Ig Nobels, introduces Miss Sweetie Poo Liraz Brand. Miss Sweetie Poo is responsible for keeping the ceremonies running on time. If a guest’s speech goes over time, she walks to the podium and repeats, “Please stop, I’m bored,” until the guest stops talking.

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