# A Walk On The Wild Side | Reading Reddit Stories

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Podcast: [Smosh Reads Reddit Stories](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smosh-reads-reddit-stories-6465869)
Published: 2026-04-18T17:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8891523
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## Resource

The Smosh crew reacts to a series of increasingly chaotic 'Am I the Asshole' Reddit threads. From wedding drama to linguistic disputes, the hosts debate the ethics of social boundaries and interpersonal honesty.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Navigating the fine line between personal boundaries and being perceived as the 'asshole' in social conflicts
- Failure mode: How refusing to engage with a partner's 'made-up language' can serve as a boundary-setting tool
- Practical takeaway: The importance of direct communication when dealing with perceived credit-taking in relationships
- Tension: The debate over whether an apology is sincere or merely a tactic to smooth over social friction
- Social insight: Analyzing how internet commenters influence real-world interpersonal resolutions

## Topics

Reddit Stories, Am I The Asshole, Social Etiquette, Relationship Advice, Pop Culture, Conflict Resolution, Smosh

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Aura Rings and Stress Levels: The hosts discuss their experiences with wearable sleep and stress trackers.
- 6:00 — The Wine Debt Dispute: A debate over whether a house sitter should reimburse a host for consumed wine.
- 16:00 — Wedding Day Chaos: Reacting to the drama of a server being kicked out of a wedding ceremony.
- 27:00 — The Made-Up Language Crisis: A deep dive into the frustration of a spouse using nonsensical, high-pitched linguistic habits.
- 42:00 — The Chocolate Deception: Analyzing a conflict involving a partner taking credit for handmade gifts.
- 53:00 — Final Verdicts: The crew wraps up with final thoughts on the ethics of the discussed Reddit stories.

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