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hi, social team anon here. so yeah watcher hired a fan to be the social person and I have some background that I just find really fascinating. so she was very well know within the fandom because she edited their show on buzzfeed (unsolved) and is insanely talent at that. ryan and shane were also aware of her and had some interactions in their post mortem show. so when they started watcher with steven they reached her to work with them. and I honestly think that no social team in like the youtube space is as able to connect with their audience like the watcher team. she knows the memes, she knows what catches the audience attention, she engages so much with the fandom in all platforms (and knows how big they are here on tumblr which is something that a lot of the teams I see don't use in their favor)
also sorry this is becoming kinda rambling but I think one thing they do that makes such a difference when it comes to connecting with their audience is any video they release right after their logo they put something special related to the content of the video itself in the captions (which is also something I really appreciate, most of their videos have captions available immediately and as a non english speaker captions help a lot)
it's fun little things like that, that take effort but are simple and something most people wouldn't care to do that makes me feel so connect to their channel. like if i'm not wrong they premiered a show in the same day as a taylor swift album was released so the caption at the beginning of the episode was something like "thank you for taking a break from listening to *insert album name here* to watch us".
it doesn't take a lot of effort and the reward is so big because by interacting and being playful with the audience you bring a lot of people to watch not only your content on youtube but to also follow you on other socials medias, because they feel connected to what you post.
I feel like smosh miss the mark so much when it comes to that. and it's like you said, i'm gen z and their posts on social media feels very millennial, very catered to only one age group. they end up restricting themselves by always staying in the same bubble and not expanding
The only thing I have to say is, WOW.
If Smosh did that I think I would die of happiness.
could you IMAGINE
#smosh#smoshblr#smosh social team#smosh crew#Watcher#info#THANK YOU FOR THIS ASK ANON#IT WAS A PLEASURE TO READ#all the info about how they run it over there has me all kinds of jealous!#smosh really is missing out#theres SO MANY TALENTED PEOPLE WATCHING THAT WOULD DIE TO WORK WITH THEM#D:#smosh games#smosh pit
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Crush
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Pairing: Spencer Agnew x Shy!Reader
─ · · SUMMARY: You try and hide your crush on your co-worker.
─ · · TAGS: mutual pining, gender-neutral pronouns, fluff, hurt/comfort, meet-cute, cheesiness, confessions.
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─ · · A/N: I told myself I would never write about IRL people nor ever post this or even go back to my smosh phase but somethings in the water today I guess!
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↳ You had originally worked for Good Mythical Morning as one of the leads of the marketing team before you switched over to Smosh as they re-bought the company. You would miss your team, your friends for the past several years dearly. But you were invested in the new challenge of getting these channels back to their glory days with new content and ideas to work on.
↳ You kept to yourself as best as you could as your new co-workers came up to you and introduced themselves by your desk side. Spencer was not the first to come up and say hi to you, in actuality- it was you who rather abruptly walked into him at the end of your first week. The distinct smell Mountain Dew Kickstarter spreader across every fiber, drenching your shirt as it spilled equally over his hoodie.
You remember placing your hands to your mouth in horror, a string of apologies set upon heated cheeks before rushing in to the nearby staff room and back out with a wad of paper towels as you started to dab at his chest before throwing them in his face once remember you did not know your co-workers good enough yet.
Spencer laughed, taking none of it to heart as he dried himself off as best as he could while not making any eye-contact towards you. You apologized once more, extending your hand awkwardly to greet your new acquaintance.
"name," you stated softly in seeing the growing number of people exit the room that he just exited from, it appears the filming just finished for lunch.
"Spencer," he shook you hand, offering a polite smile before looking down the hall. Various cast members you remember meeting slapped him on the shoulder and gave you a wave before continuing down the hall.
"You're not going to report this to HR for anything, right?" you asked, half-joking half not as you looked down to see that your undershirt was indeed visible.
His laugh caught your own as you it died down to chuckles before you rushed towards your car for spare clothes.
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↳ In the next coming weeks, you found your footing once more. Standing behind camera as you recorded little teaser snippets. Quickly edited some pictures for the instagram team and sent off your reports all on your tablet.
↳ You enjoyed sitting towards the back, far away from any possible cameras in a dark corner with your water bottle by your feet. Texting the members of your small team through the group chat as you became lost in your own little bubble before the lights were coming back on.
↳ Looking at the time on your device, you quickly stood up and rushed out the room ahead of everyone else. Your social battery was already low from the mornings meetings and made your way back to your desk
↳ A sudden clearing of someones throat had you jumping out of your chair as Spencer stood at your side water bottle in hand. "You forgot this at set earlier." And placed it on your desk.
"Thank you, Spencer," you said with a smile, doing your best to ignore the way your palms were beginning to sweat and praying that you could go back to your hermit corner.
He offered you a smile in return before exiting the space and back towards his own desk as you slumped in relief. "Tough day?" Courtney asked in a light tone before forcing you towards the lunch table.
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↳ You were growing closer to everyone, making friends with people from other departments and still keeping up with your old co-workers on the weekends. Yet you were still to embarrassed from your first few interactions with Spencer to move your relationship from sharing files or the dreaded small talk.
↳ The audience seemed to be growing to you as well. Somehow your little murmurs to yourself had gotten picked up on the microphone and used in the final edit. When watching with Courtney the most recent episode of TNTL, you were surprised to find that it was you who made Olivia laugh that hard. You were really rooting yourself to this company.
↳ A few cast members and producers had tried to get you to move closer to the cameras for more of your comments or even get you on set as you shook your head violently and turned down every offer- still preferring to stay in the shadows.
↳ Yet even when doing your best to hide away, Spencer would sneak his way over with a snack or offer to review what clips you decided on for the reel later that day. You felt childish in many ways on how afraid you were to speak with him, using short sentences or nods of your head but he never took them as rude and was in a way, way too understanding that lead you to feel how you do currently.
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↳ You hated everything to do with Spencer. You hated how much he would always check in on everyone and somehow find all your little hiding spots in the office and on set. Hated the way his smile and laugh would make your heart race. Hated the videos he would attach to his emails that he thought you would like, and you did.
↳ You despised how he wouldn't force you to talk, yet he would just sit there with you at lunch or offer to walk you to your car after work. Your heat couldn't say no nor did your co-workers allow you to as Courtney was practically shoving you both out the door without another word.
↳ A few of them even asked if you did in fact have a crush on the Director and by the look on your face and the shake in your hands, they knew the answer all to well.
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↳ You stated to feel indebted for your shyness as you offered Spencer a fresh can of Mountain Dew during lunch or even provided morning pasteries for the both of you. The whole office took note of his smile that day while filming and how you both started to work at one another's desks.
↳ The more time you spent together, the more confident you grew and you thought to be getting over your crush now. You would have your chair closer to the front of the set, Spencer would often stand or sit beside you between breaks- resting his arm on the back of your chair as he would peer over to see whatever was on your tablet.
↳ Rumours spread, you could practically feel the eyes for sure on your back as you walked around the office together. HR had even sent you a few hinting emails that had you flashing back to your first week working at Smosh.
↳ Cameras were picking up on it too. The attention was growing all too much, your feels were growing all too much before you were taking a step back and allowing more opportunities for your team as you took a step back.
↳ Of course, Spencer took notice of this as well. Asking around, and even once during filming where you had gone only to find you put other people to film the clips and take the photos.
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↳ "Are you okay," Spencer asks, bursting into your new office space as you stood up straight from your desk, a smile a bit to wide as you stiffly welcomed him into the space.
↳ He rounded your desk, sitting upon it, concern written in his features with the slightest tilt to his head. You fumbled with your fingers, struggling to come up with words, "Im okay, just taking a break is all- working on other things."
"I'm just worried for you my friend, never mind work. Are YOU, doing okay?" Spencer pressed, knowing that the answer you gave wasn't entirely truthful.
↳ Friend. The word wounded you as you blinked away tears, suddenly feeling ridiculous. You were an adult and yet this stupid crush you had was coming in the way of everything you worked so hard towards.
"Yes. I am doing okay, thank you for checking up on me."
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↳ You hoped that the time apart would help you, only finding yourself hurting more. You fell right back into the schedule you and Spencer developed together and you hated to admit to yourself but you had never felt better.
↳ They were filming who meme'd it? And yours had yet to come up until now. It would be your first seconds fully on camera as everyone cheered you on before hand. The comments from earlier in the week were excited to finally see who you were, that night you had even found a compilation of every time Spencer mentioned you, to your suprise it was over 5 minutes long- or maybe you just watched it a few dozen times.
↳ Nonetheless, your meme was instantly guessed by the man. His eyes immediately found your own from behind the camera as you started to shrink away, slipping down the couch and onto the floor was a blush as he calmly wrote your name. Shayne seeing this laughed, it echoed the room as he and everyone else also knew the answer from your combined reaction.
↳ Everyone else in the office was loving it. You meme'd your first time meeting with poorly drawn MS-Paint visuals and a simple caption and as your name and picture flashed up on the screen. Cheers rung throughout the room as one of your team members gently rubbed your back in reassurance
↳ After gaining back your will to live, you were suprised to find a pair of arms bringing you into a hug. "I am so proud of you, first time on camera!" Spencer spoke into your hair, you could feel his smile as you stood there still in shock before retuning the action.
↳ Not knowing if it was the adrenaline still running after the showing, the physical comfort, or what you thought to be hearing his heart beating as fast as you own, you blurted out to the shock of many others still cleaning up after the shoot- "I like you a lot."
Spencer chuckled, bringing you back into a hug as you hide your face in his neck from the cheers, "I like you a lot too. But please now finish your turn on game pigeon 8-ball."
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#smosh#smosh games#smosh fanfic#smosh fanfiction#spencer agnew#spencer x reader#spencer agnew x reader#spencer agnew fanfic#spencer agnew fanfiction#spencer agnew imagine#fanfic#fanfiction#simp-ly#simp-ly-writes
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Meeting Trevor Evarts when mythical first bought smosh and instantly clicking from being the same age, only to seek eachother out in eachothers offices, and seeing how the relationship evolves as he becomes a cast member of smosh?
as a team
pairing: trevor evarts x f! reader
a/n: can i just say, im living for the trevor requests recently!! he’s so cutie pie eek!! requests open <3
you remember the day clearly. the news had just broken: mythical had acquired smosh, and the internet was buzzing with excitement. as a long-time fan of both companies, you couldn't believe your luck when you landed a job at smosh shortly after the acquisition.
your first day at the smosh offices was a whirlwind of introductions and new faces. everyone was so lovely, and brimming with the energy of the new beginning. amidst the chaos, you were introduced to trevor. you knew him from his time on mythical, and it turned out you were the same age, so ian put your guys’ desks next to eachother, and instantly, you felt a connection.
trevor extended his hand with a warm smile. "hey, i’m trevor. nice to meet you!"
you shook his hand, matching his smile, and introducing yourself. "nice to meet you too! i’ve been a fan of you since your mythical days."
"that’s awesome! it’s cool to meet someone my age here," he said, his eyes lighting up with genuine enthusiasm. "so, what’s your job here?"
you explained your position, something about social media, and the two of you chatted for a while about the changes and what you were looking forward to in this new era of smosh. from that first meeting, you found yourselves naturally gravitating towards each other. you discovered you had similar tastes in movies, music, and a shared sense of humor that made you click instantly.
as the days turned into weeks, you and trevor began hanging out during breaks, often finding yourselves in the offices watching youtube together. it became a routine: grabbing coffee together in the mornings, and talking late into the evening.
one day, as you both sat in the lunch office, trevor looked up from his phone with a thoughtful expression. "you know, it's been really great having someone like you around. i feel like we get each other, you know?"
you nodded, feeling a warmth spread through your chest. "i feel the same way. it's like, we've known each other forever."
as time passed, trevor transitioned from being a sort of behind-the-scenes guy to becoming a cast member on smosh. you watched his journey with pride, supporting him at every turn. the bond between you two only grew stronger as he navigated this new phase of his career.
one evening, after a long day of filming, you found yourselves alone in the office once again. trevor leaned back in his chair, a satisfied smile on his face. "today was a good day. thanks for always being there for me."
"of course, trev. i wouldn't want to be anywhere else," you replied sincerely.
he paused, looking at you with an intensity you hadn’t seen before. "you know, i think we make a pretty good team. not just at work, but... everything."
your heart skipped a beat as you met his gaze. "i think so too."
from that moment, your relationship with trevor began to evolve into something more. you began dating shortly after, and it was more than you could’ve ever asked for. what’s started as an office-place acquaintance grew into a deep and loving relationship. you supported each other through the highs and lows of work and life, creating countless memories and jokes along the way.
as trevor continued to shine on smosh, you were right there beside him, proud of the journey you had both embarked on together. your guys’ bond had turned into an unbreakable partnership, built on chemistry that had been there from the very first day.
#smoshyourheadin#smosh#trevor evarts x reader#trevor evarts#shayne topp#spencer agnew#amanda lehan canto#angela giarratana#courtney miller#arasha lalani#alex tran#ian hecox#anthony padilla
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Welcome to Smosh
Summary: A salary increase isn't the only benefit when you leave your old job to work for Smosh.
Word Count: 663
AN: Wrote this a while ago and wasn't going to post but decided, why not? Enjoy a little Sunday night random blurb.
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When your friend Mika said she was applying for a job at Smosh, you had to ask her what a “Smosh” was. After making fun of you for living under a rock, she explained the history of the youtube channel. She then told you there was another job opening on their social team and you should apply for it.
While you were nervous, you had to admit your current job was subpar at best, and really a shitshow if you told the truth. And working with your best friend? Well at least you’d have one person there you knew.
So, you submitted the application and the process began. And then it moved rapidly. So rapidly that you barely had any time to do research before the interview, leaving you feeling awkward and unprepared. You first meet with Lisa from HR, and are asked to stay once it’s over. You hope it’s a good sign.
You then meet with a few other staff members. You don’t recognize them from your quick study of the channel, but you figure the more corporate people don’t tend to be in videos frequently, if at all.
After that conversation is over, you’re asked to come back the next day.
You get there and find out your meeting is with Lisa, as well as Anthony, one of the owners of the channel. After a short conversation they offer you a job, surprising you with how quickly this whole process went.
After seeing the offer you immediately sign the contract and upon arriving home, send your resignation for your current job.
Two weeks fly by and it’s your first official day at Smosh. Though Mika also got hired in the editing department, that process took longer and she won’t be joining for a few more days. Leaving you to go and meet all these new people alone.
You still hadn’t had much time to watch many Smosh videos. So while you could put a face to a name, and knew cast versus crew, that was about the extent of your knowledge.
Lisa shows you around and introduces you to everyone, just quick introductions but even spending just a moment with everyone has you realizing a problem.
Everyone here is attractive.
Not just physically, but they seem kind, and friendly, and funny. All things that draw you to a person. A few of the guys stood out to you, but you try to ignore that and remain professional.
But they don’t exactly help. Because the three guys you were interested in, all seem to be constantly around you. Even though they really have nothing to do with your department.
Even worse, you are terrible at picking up when people are into you, constantly thinking they just want to be friends. So it takes the help of others for you to realize what is happening.
Ian often stops by your desk, but his pretense of “seeing how you’re settling in” gets a little less believable the longer you’re there. You’re confused when Erica starts giving you looks after his visits.
Damien is no better, asking you to join his table at lunch nearly every day, even when it’s been weeks and you’ve sat nowhere else. He’s always turning to you, getting your opinion and asking questions. You don’t think too much of it, not until Courtney pulls you aside and asks if you like him back.
And then there’s Spencer, bringing you tea multiple times a week, sometimes more than once a day, just so talk to you. Tommy’s the one giving looks and asking questions this time.
You brush off Erica, Courtney, and Tommy, saying that they’re just friends, nothing more. But then the pattern continues and you finally admit it may be something more.
And when all three boys ask you on a date, on the same day, you know you’ve gotten yourself into quite a predicament. This was definitely not how you imagined your Welcome to Smosh to go.
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Shared Embarrassment Is Good for Bonding
An Angela x Reader fic I wrote! No warnings needed :)
The Smosh studio is bustling with activity as the team prepares to film a "You Posted That?" episode. As a new actor, this shoot will serve as an introduction to both the people I'll be working with and the audience.
You feel your skin buzz with excitement while you enter the scene of preparation and general pre-filming chaos. You walk up to your podium and start to feel your heart pound, the bright lights of the studio making everything feel a little more intense. You have watched Smosh for a while and knew how bad these posts could be.
While you are mentally preparing someone catches your eye, Angela is as funny and confident as ever, she has all of the crew in a laughing fit already. She catches your nervous glance and flashes you a reassuring smile.
“First video?” Angela’s words pull you out of your head, You nod, trying not to look too nervous. “Yeah, and I’m already regretting every post I’ve ever made.” At that Angela laughs, a genuine and joyful noise. Angela laughs, the sound is wonderful and light. “Don’t worry. We all have embarrassing posts. Just have fun with it”. Her attitude helps you feel more comfortable, but your nerves are still buzzing. As the cameras start rolling and the hosts pull up your first old post, you brace yourself.
The episode moves along, with the hosts gleefully digging up your most awkward and ridiculous social media moments. You groan as they display an old, borderline scary photo you posted as a teenager, and the room erupts in laughter. Angela joins in on the laughter, but not in a mocking way, more like she understands. Amid her laughter, Angela reaches over and lightly pats your shoulder. “Hey, that’s not so bad. I mean, we’ve all been there, right?”.
The rest of the cast and crew are definitely having a blast poking fun at you, but there’s something special about the way Angela keeps throwing supportive looks your way, you feel like you’re sharing a secret every time.
Eventually, the spotlight shifts to Angela. As they pull up one of her old, silly posts from years ago, you can’t resist teasing her. "Oh wow, Angela! That’s definitely a...bold outfit choice."She grins at you, clearly unbothered by the teasing. “What can I say? I was a trendsetter.”
As more of her posts get revealed, you notice her cheeks turn slightly pink at a particularly goofy selfie from her Instagram. The rest of the cast and crew bursts out laughing, and before you can stop yourself, you lean over and whisper, “Okay, that one’s adorable.”Angela turns toward you, eyes full of surprise with a soft smile playing on her lips. “You think so?” This time when you reply your voice is quieter, yet stern “definitely.”
For a moment, she looks at you, her gaze lingering just a bit longer than expected and you could have sworn her eyes swooped over your lips. The room around you fades into the background, and all you can focus on is the warmth in her eyes and the way her smile makes your heart race.
Once filming wraps, the crew starts packing up, but you and Angela are still sitting on the set, laughing about the ridiculous posts and the chaos of the shoot. Angela nudges you lightly with her elbow, her expression teasing but fond. “How does it feel to survive ‘You Posted That’ and still have your ego intact?” You chuckle, leaning back against the multicolored wall. “Thanks, but I think you won that round. Somehow, you made all your old posts look cool.”
She grins, but then her expression softens as she glances down for a moment, almost shy. “Well, you made it fun. I don’t usually enjoy going through that kind of embarrassing stuff, but… today was different.” There’s a weight to her words that makes your pulse quicken. You meet her gaze, feeling the same shift in the air that happened earlier during the show. “Yeah,” you agree quietly, “it was different. In a good way, I can safely say it was somehow the best and worst shoot I’ve done.”
Angela's eyes flick to your lips for a brief second before she quickly looks away, smiling. "So, do you want to grab something to eat? I know a place nearby. We can celebrate surviving the cringe together." Your heart skips a beat. The invitation feels casual, but there's something more underneath; you can feel the weight of her words once again. You nod, trying to play it cool. "Yeah, that sounds great."
You and Angela end up at a cozy restaurant nearby, Bacari. The conversation flows easily as you talk about the shoot, your favorite sketches, and what it’s like being the new kid at Smosh. You also talk about how you have been a fan of Smosh for a while.
“I still can’t believe some of those posts,” you say, laughing. “I’m never going to live down my teen angst being publicized.” Angela giggles, her hand lightly brushing yours on the table. “Honestly, I think it’s cute. Shows character even if the character was broody.” Her touch sends a shiver through you, and when she doesn’t pull her hand away, neither do you. The soft hum of the restaurant seems to fade as you lock eyes again, the playful banter giving way to something feeling more meaningful than before.
“I’m really glad I joined Smosh,” you say, your voice softer now. “Not just because it’s fun, but… because I got to meet you.” Angela smiles, the look in her eyes can only be described as pure joy, her cheeks flushing slightly, and she squeezes your hand. “I’m glad you joined too. It feels like we’ve known each other longer than just a day.” The conversation slows as you both sit there, hands intertwined across the table, the connection between you deepening with each passing second. There’s no need for words anymore—just the quiet understanding that something special is starting here, something neither of you expected.
As the evening winds down, you walk back toward your cars together, the night air cool but comfortable. You both linger where you spilt, neither wanting to end the night just yet. After a moment Angela blurts out “Same time next week? Maybe we can make this a thing—hanging out after filming.” She stares at you as if Angela wasn’t expecting to speak. You grin, your heart racing for what seems like the millionth time that night. “I’d like that.”
Before you can say anything else, Angela steps closer, her arms wrapping around you in a gentle, lingering hug. You can feel her warmth, the steady beat of her heart, and when she pulls back, her face is close enough that you can feel her breath on your cheek. Without thinking, you lean in just a little, and Angela meets you halfway, her lips brushing against yours in a soft, tentative kiss. The moment feels perfect, it’s slow, sweet, and filled with a warmth that makes your heart swell.
When you finally pull back, Angela’s cheeks are slightly flushed, and she’s smiling in that soft, shy way that makes your stomach flip. “I’m really glad you joined,” she whispers, her forehead resting gently against yours. You grin back, your heart pounding in the best way. “Me too.”
With one last lingering look, Angela squeezes your hand before stepping back. “See you next week,” she says, her voice full of promise. As she walks away, you stand there, grinning like an idiot, already counting the days until you see her again.
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idk if you’ve looked at today’s community post for bit city (ep 5 preview) but it kinda seems like general smosh public isn’t enjoying it as much now. (saying it feels like pit, asking where actual sketches are, asking about anthony and ian in general) and i just didn’t think people would turn (idk if that’s the right word for it) on it so quickly.
I do notice there are a handful of people who comment and say they do miss Ian and Anthony and the sketches and people disappointed that we aren't going to get a Food Battle 2024 this year and still holding out hope.
I am glad people do comment their honest feelings especially if it's done respectfully. Though I feel bad for the social person whether it be Tommy or someone on his team who might have to shift through comments for feedback on Bit City. (If they do it at all).
My thought process continues to be that we as fans are allowed to have opinions or be critical of media we consume in a respectful manner. (I am aware I've gotten salty and not followed that line of thought but I don't really do it where I know a Smosh employee might see it).
#smosh#ian hecox#anthony padilla#asked and answered#lilac answers#fandom discourse#bit city#queue and i#smosh negative
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I hope the smosh social media team isn’t only getting their info on what people want from Reddit and Instagram 😭
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Smosh’s Pokémon’s Team Rocket -Amanda Lehan Canto and Damien Haas- drawn in my style!
Based on this by yamujiburo on tumblr and inspired by my friend, mer❤️ @tommybowefuneralattendee
I’m open for digital art commissions! Message me for more info
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#smosh#smosh meme#smoshblr#smosh memes#amanda lehan canto#damien haas#YouTube link#team rocket#feral-teeth art#feral-teeth smosh art#feral teeth art#feral teeth smosh art#my art#speedpaint#Youtube#feral teeth smosh memes#feral-teeth smosh memes
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💛Smoshblr December Asks Day 21💙
What are your top 3 favourite tropes in media and/or fanfiction? (can be as general or specific as you want)
Bonus: What are 3 of your fave fanfics? (can be smosh related or from other fandoms)
Oh god, this is the ask-reply equivalent of letting you read my diary; I'm about to expose myself so much, hang tight 😂
Enemies to Lovers - They hate each other; they hate that they want each other; the passion comes built it! When done right, I love the moment when one person realizes that their feelings are changing and is powerless to stop it.
Forced Proximity - I almost went with There's Only One Bed, but anything where the players are forced together, physically or by circumstance; whether they're snowed in or have to accomplish a task before they can split up, I'm all about it.
Found Family - Throw a group of misfits together who prefer working alone; then watch them slowly but surely become a team; an inseparable unit; and finally, a family. It tugs on my heartstrings every time.
As for the fics, I'm gonna follow user shaymiens' lead and put them under a cut, as to protect your innocent eyes in case you don't wanna see this.. 😅
Thank you for asking!
Just The Facts by scoutoftherings (rated E) Shane/Ryan (W*tcher Entert*inment) Shane comforts Ryan after something goes wrong during an investigation; their friendship is tested in the aftermath. Spooky, angsty, smutty, and tender, this is my ideal fic for this pairing.
Don't Worry Baby by kalpurna (rated E) Derek Hale/Stiles Stilinski (Teen Wolf, 2011 TV-show) Wealthy CEO Derek picks up a sex worker, Stiles, to be his fake partner; but it soon turns into more as they both catch feelings. The Pretty Woman AU you didn't know you needed!
carry it in my heart by robin-pulaski (rated M, if memory serves) Andrew Garfield/Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network RPF) Andrew and Jesse fall in love while filming The Social Network (2010). This was and is THE fic that the whole fandom read obsessively. It was deleted in 2012, but PDFs are still shared online. I literally can't reread it very often, because I'm emotional for several days after.
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The Anthony Funeral Roast trailer turned out soooo good! The Smosh team is incredible. Courtney did an an amazing job directing and it shows. Also, the music by Tommy is fire! I can’t wait to see what everyone does with their characters, especially the Chosen and Bikini Girl.
I don’t want to take away from the hype, but I’m sad that Damien isn’t in there too 🥺 I also didn’t see him post anything on social media today. But idk I’m probably over analyzing it…it’s almost his birthday so maybe he’s just away/taking time off from social media atm.
Damien is one of my favourite cast members and the spooky aesthetic is totally his vibe, so I couldn’t help but notice he wasn’t part of all the posts today. But maybe he’ll still be in the live show. Or if not, maybe it’s because he’s dedicating more time to Games Channel stuff like Sword AF.
Not sure why he's not there but maybe related to Covid since he got it like 2 times. Which is why he's kinda gone from Games video for quite awhile now.
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Re: the last ask but only about the smosh games part, because I don't have fully formed opinions on pit tbh
I feel like with the amount of videos smosh games puts out, they couldn't do "love is blind" type videos 3 times a week. Logistically, energy wise, and financially.
The guesses videos are just a lot easier to produce and I feel pretty confident about saying that they need to do that to keep up the posting schedule. (Technically not those specific videos, but formats in that ball park.)
If they should is another question but probably they have to, because money. Idk how much profit smosh makes, but their margin must be a lot slimmer than people imagine. All the salaries they have to pay, etc. And yk how shayne and stuff talked about feeling like smosh would had to shut down if Anthony didn't come back. That makes me feel like they were barely turning profit in those times and now it prob is better, but not extremely more.
Smosh games is simultaneously the one that makes the best and the most boring videos. From all smosh channels, it is least consistent, and I think it very much has to do with the amount they produce. And realistically, that won't change.
They good thing is that you can skip a bunch of uploads and still have multiple new smosh games videos you can watch per week.
But yeah if all those considerations weren't on the table the perfect smosh games would be a lot of gaming content mixed with high energy character videos (love is blind falls under that too). And of course the pinnacle, characters playing video games.
Sadly my wish won't come true, because of what I just stated but also because the types of videos I enjoy typically get the least views on top of that (not always but yeah). I suffer from too great of taste djkds.
I think what you said about them having to turn profit is the sole reason they do so much of the "lackluster" content like the Guesses videos. Those videos get consistent views for all uploads (averaging about 600k views which I believe makes them "roughly" $18k if monetized) and are really easy to make, for filming and editing.
Like I've said and am sure everyone is aware of, they make a lot of videos because they know it'll get a certain number of views. Look at Reddit Stories! Whereas if one-off videos don't get views they don't do them again typically.
The topic of why they decide to certain videos isn't really what I'm the most peeved about. (even though it DOES peev me! It's at the least understandable why they do it)(we talked about how they could transition to doing other videos without loosing money here)
The main thing I want from Smosh is for them to better focus on what the ACTUAL community wants! somebody has to watch their content so they can make money? I don't understand why it's far and between when they do stuff for the fans. We've been saying that we want the Summer/Winter Games back since it's been gone, it's like whoever runs the creative directing(?) (whoever decides the video concepts) pays almost no attention to comments/generally anything Smosh related on the internet. It's like they only focus on their personal timeline and the trending tab.
(Rant incoming!->
Full shade, I really don't think the social team takes their jobs seriously. Something has to be going wrong behind the scenes for so much shit to come off so weird. Mainly talking about the disaster with Sword AF S2, idk who's idea it was to let the community know they couldn't do it WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE RELEASED. Their is no good reason they couldn't let us know sometime before. (however I am open to what they have to say) It just felt like they didn't really care about people that were excited. I had popcorn ready and my schedule cleared for the day so I could watch it :( waiting on the clock to watch the upload, just to get-> "Ooopsie! teehee! We didn't finish it! So sorry lol!" ...
They still haven't teased/released any further info about when it's coming back which makes me think they FOR SURE knew it wasn't gonna be ready by the date THEY FUCKING SET THEMSELVES, which again if they knew they couldn't do it in time why not announce like a week before? even an hour before would have been fine! but no, they sent out the community post at 10am pst when they were supposed to drop S2..)
The only thing the social team (if they handle this even) is the YT shorts and the Tiktoks. Pretty much everything else I can think of they could do better in my opinion
Sorry to rant about stuff I've already talked about, but this is really just to easy of a fix to not point out when I can.
Pay attention to what your community wants. You WILL get rewarded for it.
#smosh#smoshblr#smosh games#smosh pit#sword af s2#sword af season 2#sword af#rant#smosh social team#sucks#hire me instead fr
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The Comment Section (pt.4)
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Pairing: Spencer Agnew x gn!Reader
─ · · SUMMARY: You are done filming for your upcoming movie and the team think of a way to help celebrate and as you gain more and more free time, you and spencer try and spend every moment together.
─ · · TAGS: gender-neutral pronouns, jealous!Spencer, angst, social media au, suggestive themes, attempt at comedy, slowburn, light swearing, fluff, mutual pinning, irl celebrities, friends that act like lovers, friends/lovers.
─ · · MASTERLIST | TAGLIST REQUEST | PART THREE | PART 3.5 | PART 4.5
─ · · A/N: A really long part four since I am starting school again 😔 and don't know how long it will be till I can write something.
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(first/name) (last/name) @ (name)s_username · 3 days ago Where is everyone disappearing to and why is nobody talking to me at Smosh??? 😭 I am going public with this now, I demand to know your secrets! Comment | Retweet | Like | Bookmark
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↳ first/name) (last/name) @ (name)s_username · 3 days ago That didn't make this any better!
⟳ user_one reposted username01 @ user_one · 3 days ago They are really doing (name) so dirty recently. Like, give my guy/girl a break.
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Sardines Hide and Seek! Can (name) Find Us?
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⚲ Pinned by Creator (name)s_username ✓ 3 days ago And here I thought I was going to be fired. You all are so sweet for thinking of me this way, I would never have wanted a moment of it spoiled- that revel was much worth the wait! ❤️❤️ :) ▼ 200 replies ↳ Smosh Pit ✓ 3 days ago We are all forgiven once more! ↳ username47 3 days ago Watching everyone sneak around in the background of the video was too funny, everyone looked so sus! XD ↳ username20 3 days ago (name) instantly falling to their knees and crying was so fucking cute and sweet, I swear my heart exploded in my chest as everyone clapped and cheered for them. Smosh is a true family ❤️ ↳ username99 1 hour ago They really know how to play with out heart strings, I was stressing so much these past few days- must have taken them ages to plan this out, great work to the crew! ↳ username89 12 hours ago Ian standing there weirdly as (name) cries into his chest thanking him before he hands them off to Spencer was pure gold! ↳ username72 5 hours ago IKR it was so funny but you could see how much care was in Ian's eyes when he did that.
username88 just now Okay, but from now on- only wholesome things like this for awhile okay?! Us fans cannot handle much more 😭
username56 30 minutes ago Anyone else watch the original hide and seek video before this? username33 2 days ago Okay but what was Shayne trying to do in that wig??? Did they really think that would disguise them??? username69 1 day ago Spencer picking the confetti out of (name)'s hair was so sweet. username17 2 days ago 22:42 Spencer: "are you mad at us?" ... (name): "I was but my current happiness makes up for it all." ▼ 14 replies ↳ username72 5 hours ago THE WAY THEY GIGGLE TO EACH OTHER AFTERWARDS IS SENDING ME. username21 30 minutes ago That cake by the arts department was truly a work of art! Taking all those photos and scenes from (name)'s instagram was so heartfelt. username01 just now I am late to a post for once! username42 just now The comedy of having everyone disappear after (name) turns around was perfect! I wonder if it was edited or practical...
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(name)s_username i love you all so much ❤️❤️❤️
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spennser we all love you back!
↳ username01 just spat out my drink and had to re-read that a few times before realizing I need glasses. ↳ username99 mhmm, mhmm, we know you ALL do (some more than others) /positive
ianhecox yes, good pictures but we need you back in the meeting room.
↳ (name)s_username I am running my way over boss! 🫡
sydney_sweeney I would've liked to have been invited...
↳ smoshpit we will get you on the next one! ↳ glen_powell add me to that list as well! ↳ smoshpit on it!
username67 what's with the baseball bat??? 🤣
username40 been loving all the videos you have been in!
co_mill we are all so proud of you!!
phatchance why did you have to choose that picture of me?!
↳ (name)s_username you look so cute in it! ❤️❤️
oliviasui i look so wasted lol
↳ (name)s_username don't worry i was too XD
damienhaas never knew you to be a singer...
↳ (name)s_username oi! you joined me so don't even start Damien‼️ ↳ damienhaas i was just about to say we should do karaoke with the team! 😊 ↳ (name)s_username now you have me looking bad 😭 ↳ tomeybones never thought that possible babes ↳ (name)s_username im actually running away now!
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Eat It Or Yeet it: Desserts Edition
Smosh Pit ✓ [Subscribed] Like 79k | Dislike | ... 8.29M subscribers 370k views 2 weeks ago today the cast tests their internal systems in eat it or yeet it!
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username56 2 weeks ago It is so weird not seeing Spencer and (name) in a video together for once. ▼ 31 replies ↳ username72 2 weeks ago Okay but I kinda like seeing them interact with the other cast members, they do kinda stick together in the videos. Its cute and everything but change is nice! ↳ username22 1 week ago They say distance makes the heart grow fond... (even though he was on set watching this episode) ↳ username01 1 week ago I find it so funny that they can't seem to keep away from one another for long. ↳ username22 1 week ago IKR? so adorable, so them. ❤️❤️ username04 2 weeks ago The Shayne, (name), and Angela trio are so perfect. Their chemistry never fails to humor me! username17 1 hour ago Okay but that cake made out of mayo made me seriously gag, I could not believe that Angela managed to stomach that. 🤮 username88 5 days ago The way that they all suddenly act like founding fathers as (name) throws up in the background will never not be funny to me. username43 1 week ago (name) and Angela are so cute together, I love the way they grip one another's shoulders as they laugh like that pictures of foxes XD username10 2 days ago I love the way they all chased Garrett out of the studio afterwards with chairs and cutlery and through the office. That montage was LEGENDARY.
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Board AF: Monopoly Cheaters Edition
Smosh Games ✓ [Subscribed] Like 100k | Dislike | ... 7.75M subscribers 1.1M views 2 weeks ago we all have trust issues after this episode...
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username97 2 weeks ago 14:11 (name): "SPENCER!!!" a few seconds later... Spencer: "(NAME)!!!" I need their energy. ▼ 417 replies ↳ username11 2 weeks ago I feel like their little play fight on the ground together should have been blurred. ↳ username19 2 weeks ago Those pinned hands looked... personal... 😳 ↳ username84 2 weeks ago My mind went straight back to Spencers insta post some time ago, that hug still haunts me. username05 1 week ago See I love this game, now (name) and Spencer need no excuses to watch each other the whole time and do their jobs secondary /positive ▼ 2 replies ↳ username99 5 days ago I know this is a joke in all, but they are arguably the two hardest workers at Smosh with their multiple roles both in front of camera and behind alongside all their outside work. ↳ username05 4 hours ago Exactly! we love a hardworking totally-not-couple ❤️❤️ username24 30 minutes ago Been loving the content recently, keep it coming! username08 1 week ago The BTS of this video was CRAZY. ▼ 220 replies ↳ username03 4 days ago OMG WHAT HAPPENED???? don't leave us on a cliffhanger here! ↳ username36 4 days ago Yeah, tell us PLEASE!! ↳ username08 15 minutes ago Okay, OKAY! Spencer and (name) were making a number of jokes about the handcuffs and did a side-interview where they told us all the schemes they planned- makes the video execution that much better! ↳ username06 15 minutes ago I need a membership STAT. ↳ username15 just now (edited) They really do be getter bolder and bolder. I really love seeing it. EDIT: like as in (name)'s confidence, from this movie they seem more comfortable in themselves.
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(name)s_username for a longer caption, just want to say that I can't believe this is my last interview before the film releases, its been a journey so thank you so much Amelia for having me on your show!
↳ chickenshopdate loved having you, lets meet up again soon, but as like friends... erm... ↳ (name)s_username yes, friends- please! ↳ username01 (name) really out here worried for all their "friendships" XD
username41 I am literally counting down the days until this film comes out, I am so excited!!
anthonypadilla could you sneak in one last interview??
↳ (name)s_username let me check quickly- wait yes 100%
username25 You were amazing on bit-city last night as the bystander! Please make more videos in this character!!
spennser i've never seen you both act so awkward on camera.
↳ (name)s_username i got nervous okay! be nice 😃 ↳ chickenshopdate happens to the best of us, thats why i brought out the booze honey! ↳ spennser i mean i would be nervous too... ↳ (name)s_username ikr?! ↳ username99 and it just flies over their head 🙄
username23 i like to image Spencer putting himself in Amelia (the interviewers) shoes while watching this video.
username10 your outfit was straight fire! please can someone tell me where to get this look???
username82 i could go for a slushee now....
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We Are ALL (name) HERE.
Smosh Games ✓ [Subscribed] Like 320k | Dislike | ... 7.75M subscribers 790k views 1 week ago in (name) we trust...
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username66 5 days ago Who's wet dream did we just stumble into? Mine- cough cough, what?? who said that?? * [this comment has been flagged for interfering with Youtube's Community Guidelines; for more information press HERE] username01 1 week ago (edited) I like to think when studying for this role, they all stared at pictures of Spencer longingly. EDIT: HOLY SHIT, Spencer appearing part way to help the "real" (name) with their mic as they all intently watched with jealously was out-of-this-world. Like I have no words, they all knew what to do XD ▼ 220 replies ↳ username51 just now I was LOSING MY MIND over this. ↳ username17 just now I love how they all watch what the "real" name does and copies a few seconds after XD its perfect!! ↳ username20 1 hour ago YES THIS!!! Or how Amanda kept looking behind the camera at Spencer until he told them to stop but then they all did it, im dying here 🤣🤣 username37 1 week ago I love that as soon as one of them starts laughing- they all start laughing the same way XD username40 1 week ago "real" (name)'s pout and glares were too cute as they more and more annoyed as the video progressed. username88 1 week ago Whoever green lighted this video needs to be promoted. I have watched it four times now. username37 5 days ago Yes!!! More (name) content PLEASE!!! We love YOU!!! username44 When they brought out the ipad and played kiss, marry, kill with all of (name)'s co-stars was surreal. (name) is so luckyyyy!!! username27 (name) started kit: phone background of them and Spencer, random junk in their pockets, a water bottle so big you hear it crash when knocked over, and raids their friends closets. username90 (name) looked so tried and embarrassed by the end of the video, can someone on Smosh make sure to give them a hug for me? username64 This video must have been an... experience for Spencer.
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─ · · A/N: hope you all enjoyed this extra long part! i have a couple of things pre-written that i will try and space out but seriosuly, thank you all for your continued support! really makes my day, you all are so cool ❤️❤️
─ · · TAGLIST: @lisiliely @missflufffanfics @little-stitious-studios
#smosh#smosh games#smosh fanfic#smosh fanfiction#spencer agnew#spencer x reader#spencer agnew x reader#spencer agnew fanfic#spencer agnew fanfiction#spencer agnew imagine#fanfic#fanfiction#simp-ly#simp-ly-writes#smosh x reader#social media au#youtube au#au#mutual pining#friends to lovers#angst#fluff#fluff and angst#humor#friends that act like lovers#jealous#jealousy#gender neutral reader#slowburn#x reader
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Smosh + Hatchetfield Alters for us! ^^
Feel free to add them to your system as well! :3
Name: Frederick Darts, Fred
Titles: Dart master
Age: 31
Gender: Transmasc, Demiboy
Pronouns: He/him, Dart/dart’s, It/it’s, !/!’s, Scar/scarred, Silly/silly’s
Sexuality: Bisexual
Species: Human
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Source: Darts Ultimate Showdown
Roles: Social alter, Animotic, Desicion maker
CisIDs: Ambivert, Silly, Caring, Team player, Kind, Caring, Funny, Smart, Adhd, Autistic
TransIDS: TransOCD, TransBPD, TransIntersex, TransGreenEyes, TransSillyTone, PermaHappy, RedVelvetCakeScentian
Paraphiles: FictoZoo, FictoMAP, Jeuliephilia, Masquephilia
Other Labels: Black panther therian
Appearance: Black hair, Blue eyes, Pale skin, Always wearing a red hat, Usually wearing sunglasses, Facial hair, Goatee(?), Usually wearing chains, Soft hair
Aesthetic: Thriftcore, Grunge, Feralcore
Faceclaims:
Name: Harmony Jones
Titles: Greenpeace Girl
Age: 23
Gender: Trans Woman
Pronouns: Shy/hyr, It/it’s, Peace/peaceful’s, Thy/thine, She/her
Sexuality: Pan-Lesbian
Species: Human
Ethnicity: Hispanic
Source: Hatchetfield (TGWDLM, Jane’s a Car)
Roles: Medicine taker, Dysphoria protector
CisIDs: Extrovert, Autistic, Chronic pain, ADHD, Anxiety, Professional, Smart, Kind, Caring, Thoughtful, Energetic, Enthusiastic, Sweetheart
TransIDS: TransAFAB, TransGreenEyes, TransPeaceful, TransHarmless, PermaLoved, TransAngel, TransAngelWings, TransHalo, TransYeredere, TransSweetTone, TransGreenThumb, TransYear (2018)
Paraphiles: Menophilia, Cheirophilia, Autogratiophilia, Andromimetophilia
Other Labels: T4T
Appearance: Brown hair, Wavy hair, Green eyes, Tan skin, Average height, Chubby
Aesthetic: Happycore
Faceclaims:
#🎱 ; DISREGARDED TOYS#🐈 ; mod alyssa#queued#endogenic#traumagenic#willogenic#tulpamancy#build a headmate#headmate pack#build an alter#alter packs#proship please interact#op is a proshipper#radqueer safe#radqueer interact#plural safe#all plurals welcome#actually plural#paraphile safe#paraphile friendly
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I had a YouTube centric dream
Started with me having lunch with Courtney, Shayne, Olivia, and Trevor
But then Courtney and Shayne got into a fight and Courtney and Olivia said they'll see us later
And then it was just me, Shayne, and Trevor in the car driving around
And something compelled me to admit to Shayne I had feelings for him AND Courtney
And he was like "maybe the three of us should sit down and talk later"
Poor Trevor was just sitting in the back in silence
They dropped me off at some house and Shayne told me to let him know when I need him to pick me up
I walk into the house and it's the Try Guys doing something
I greet people and go into a room with Zach and Rachel and they tell me that following the 10yr anniversary Zach and Keith are taking a hiatus and the Try cast are going to have full range of the channel and socials
And they wanted me to join the team but they wanted to know if things between "him" and I were going to be okay
Apparently I had a thing with someone in the Try Cast and things were awkward between us
I didn't know WHO because they were being so vague
And then someone walked into the room and I realized oh THAT'S HIM
I ain't saying who in the Try Cast 👀
And he's surprised to see me and we talk briefly and he tells Zach and Rachel that I'd be an asset to the team
He leaves and Zach is like I agree with him so are you joining us or what?
And I'm like "would I have to leave Smosh?" And Zach is like "only if you want to"
So I agree and I joined Try 2
It was fucking WEIRD
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The Business of Smosh
I’ve been interested in the business strategy and long term viability of Smosh since the 2023 buyback announcement. As Jon Youshaei pointed out during the VidCon 2024 Industry panel, Mythical and Smosh are the longest tenured entertainment companies on YouTube. This is an accomplishment that deserves accolades and study, as they have been able to not only sustain but thrive in the continuously changing world of Digital media. As a tech professional around Ian and Anthony’s age, I wanted to share my perspective on their business strategy from what they’ve publicly disclosed over the past year.
Read on to find out how much profit I think they made from Smosh the Sitcom and whether Anthony is truly dedicated to Smosh.
Finances
Ian mentioned on the panel that Smosh previously experimented with a mini tour to gauge the feasibility of it as a revenue stream but the ROI was not what they wanted. As a fan, I would not expect them to invest in any live tours any time soon
Jon stated that merchandise makes up 10% of Smosh’s revenue. Ale stated that having young creatives lead these parts of the business keeps Smosh relevant
The panel discussed the positive audience response to Smosh The Sitcom. Shayne Topp said they had 66,000 viewers at one point (I am looking for the source of this number as I believe it might have been said during a livestream that has since been unlisted). The minimum ticket was 19.99 USD with optional upgrades; I estimate they grossed around 1.5 million dollars. Given they had to pay their steaming partner, studio rental, and a ton of other overhead outside their usual operating expenses, a conservative estimate is that they made at least a 750,000 USD profit
This type of additional revenue has been instrumental in allowing Smosh to take more risks in format and take on bigger projects in the future, as Courtney Miller mentioned in their recent Dexerto article
On a “Who Memed It?” video, a meme hinted that outside investors were touring the office, which Alé denied. I don’t believe they will look for additional investors (Ian and Anthony funding their purchase through a financing company; Mythical may or may not still own a small share as well)
I expect them to make yearly if not multiple livestreamed events to be a major component of their strategy going forward. They will continue to court younger viewers and expand their marketing through social media and merchandising. Now that Pit and Games are sustainable, they will probably experiment more with Main and SmoshCast. Ultimately they want to turn as many casual viewers into dedicated fans as they can, and they’ve utilized a three prong content strategy (social, YT, and exclusives) to increase that conversion.
Sustainable Growth
Alé said over the past year Smosh has grown from 35 to 50 employees. I assume she meant full-time, salaried employees as that’s usually how companies define the size of their org. As contractors/freelancers, most of the cast would not be included in that total
Almost doubling their employees plus expanding their cast is a major endeavor, and I wouldn’t expect their company to grow much more barring open critical positions over the next 1-2yrs (unless they achieve huge success that forces them to expand more quickly)
They’ve presented Alé Catanese and Kiana Parker as their leadership team alongside Ian and Anthony; I don’t think they will bring in any external execs but will prioritize promotions as part of cultivating talent internally
YouTube
A recent Reddit comment posted YT had promoted Smosh on socials more than usual lately
Smosh also hosted a YT industry event earlier this year
Anthony has reaffirmed their commitment and confidence in YT as a platform
(I’ll add sources to the above if I find them)
I have no fear that they will become a streaming service anytime soon. All signs indicate they are happy with YT and are investing in cultivating a stronger partnership. I could see the possibility of converting Smosh.com into a membership portal like the Mythical Society as right now it’s their only stream that is underutilized.
Ian and Anthony’s roles
Ian and Anthony are co-owners of Smosh; they are the ones who will lose all the money if the company ever folds
Ian is President while Anthony is Chief Creative Officer (as listed in Smosh The Sitcom end credits)
On the panel, Ian and Anthony said they’ve given the team control and ownership for most decisions; I don’t think we will see them step in to address unpopular decisions with the fans (such as who gets cast in what shows)
As CCO, Anthony almost certainly weighs in on what shows get retired and is involved in the pitch approval process
The cast has mentioned I&A don’t know specific references from Pit and Games, so it seems their creative interest is dedicated to Main
Ian and Anthony trust their people to make the right decisions for Smosh. Their energy lies in ensuring the long term financial success of Smosh as a business while they are currently creatively focused on Main, very much like GMM vs the Rhett and Link channel for Mythical. It’s clear to me they do not want to be engaged in running the company day to day.
A special observation on Anthony’s “commitment” to Smosh
Ian shared that he jokingly proposed to Anthony in a company meeting during their Assumptions episode. Timing wise, it would have been around Shayne and Courtney’s wedding announcement. I was suspicious of this comment because I don’t think he would have taken the spotlight from them by using it as joke fodder
Shayne previously mentioned the Pressalike team attended the first combined all-hands in early 2024 on a “Who Memed It?” episode
Alé shared that they are in the process of merging Pressalike (Anthony’s independent company) with Smosh at Vidcon
Anthony has stated his desire to be in control and to be an independent creator as one of the main reasons he left Smosh. Ian is extremely loyal and will “go down with the ship.” Merging in Pressalike is the clearest symbol of their commitment to Smosh and each other (and makes darn good business sense for Anthony as his programming can now get full access to Smosh’s resources).
This is as close to a marriage as two platonic best friends and creative partners can get. Rhett and Link have described their relationship similarly, and I have no doubt they’ve mentored Ian and Anthony over this past year. While fans may desire the big, bold gestures onscreen, it’s these kind of boring yet life changing actions that indicate their friendship is thriving.
Sources
Smosh The Sitcom Live
VidCon 2024 industry track Smosh panel
Smosh Pit episodes
Anthony Padilla’s channel
Dexerto article
2023 Variety article
Jon Youshaei
That’s about it! This is my first Tumblr post after 10 years of lurking. It may be my only one, but if not, I’ll write up a post about my fandom journey one day. Remember fanzines, y’all?
#smosh#ian hecox#ianthony#anthony padilla#rhett and link#vidcon#vidcon 2024#good mythical morning#the business of Smosh
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I'm screaming because I was doing homework last night and checked my phone to see Smosh replied to my YouTube comment on a members only post. Me thinking it was someone on the social team when it is literally Anthony creeping about.
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