# Am I The Only One? | Reading Reddit Stories

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Podcast: [Smosh Reads Reddit Stories](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smosh-reads-reddit-stories-6465869)
Published: 2026-04-25T17:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8894837
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## Resource

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.

## 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

## Topics

Unpopular Opinions, Reddit Stories, Hobbies, Video Games, Pet Ownership, Pop Culture, Comedy

## Chapters
- 1:00 — The 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.
- 19:00 — The Dog Ownership Reality Check: A critique of the 'dog person' lifestyle and the lack of preparation for the realities of pet ownership.
- 30:00 — Sensory Oddities: Exploring the bizarre habit of wearing clothes in the shower and other specific sensory preferences.
- 42:00 — The Hierarchy of Hobbies: An argument regarding whether active, creative hobbies hold more intrinsic value than passive consumption.
- 54:00 — The Worm Girlfriend Logic: A deep dive into the philosophical implications of a relationship with a worm.
- 59:00 — Skipping the Story: The frustration of being forced to watch cutscenes in video games when you only care about the mechanics.
- 1:11:00 — Dinosaur Currency: A final, grand proposal to replace modern political figures on money with prehistoric giants.

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