Episode
Am I The Only One? | Reading Reddit Stories
- Podcast
- Smosh Reads Reddit Stories
- Published
- Apr 25, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 4566
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- https://audioboom.com/posts/8894837
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Summary
The Smosh crew debates a series of controversial takes ranging from the merits of creative hobbies to the logic of hypothetical worm relationships. It is a comedic exploration of the most divisive opinions found on Reddit.
Topics
- Unpopular Opinions
- Reddit Stories
- Hobbies
- Video Games
- Pet Ownership
- Pop Culture
- Comedy
Highlights
- Main idea: The debate over whether consumption-based activities like watching movies are inferior to skill-based hobbies like playing an instrument
- Failure mode: The risk of treating pets as 'fluffy accessories' rather than living animals with complex needs
- Practical takeaway: Why skipping cutscenes in video games might actually be a more efficient way to experience gameplay
- Controversial take: The argument for replacing current currency imagery with dinosaurs
- Sensory debate: The polarizing experience of entering a sweltering hot car in the summer
Chapters
1:00The 2:59 AM Alarm: A discussion on the strange satisfaction of waking up in the middle of the night and the chaos of early morning alarms.19:00The Dog Ownership Reality Check: A critique of the 'dog person' lifestyle and the lack of preparation for the realities of pet ownership.30:00Sensory Oddities: Exploring the bizarre habit of wearing clothes in the shower and other specific sensory preferences.42:00The Hierarchy of Hobbies: An argument regarding whether active, creative hobbies hold more intrinsic value than passive consumption.54:00The Worm Girlfriend Logic: A deep dive into the philosophical implications of a relationship with a worm.59:00Skipping the Story: The frustration of being forced to watch cutscenes in video games when you only care about the mechanics.1:11:00Dinosaur Currency: A final, grand proposal to replace modern political figures on money with prehistoric giants.