Episode

Did They Really Post That? w/ Mari Takahashi | Reading Reddit Stories

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Smosh Reads Reddit Stories
Published
Feb 7, 2026
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3796
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Summary

Smosh legends react to a series of chaotic and polarizing Reddit 'Am I the Asshole' stories. The group debates everything from petty family revenge to intense interpersonal conflicts and social boundaries.

Topics

  • Reddit Stories
  • Am I the Asshole
  • Social Boundaries
  • Pop Culture
  • Relationship Drama
  • Smosh
  • Tabletop Gaming
  • Internet Subcultures

Highlights

  • Main idea: A debate on whether replacing family photos with dog photos is a valid consequence for non-compliance
  • Failure mode: The social fallout of setting boundaries with friends who overstep during visits
  • Practical takeaway: Navigating accusations of 'passport bro' behavior and 'white savior' complexes in international relationships
  • Main idea: Evaluating the ethics of 'cheating' in eating competitions via genetic spice tolerance
  • Social tension: The difficulty of navigating grief and artistic expression after a loss

Chapters

  1. 1:00 The Dog Photo Revenge: A discussion on the audacity of replacing cousins in a family phone case with pictures of a dog in a costume.
  2. 11:00 House Guest Boundaries: Reacting to a story about a friend who overstayed their welcome and depleted the household food supply.
  3. 25:00 The Passport Bro Accusation: A heated debate over a conflict involving an Italian partner, a flirting friend, and intense social labels.
  4. 39:00 D&D Etiquette: Discussing the responsibilities of a player when they feel they are performing poorly in a tabletop campaign.
  5. 44:00 Art and Grief: Analyzing the controversy of drawing an unflattering portrait of a deceased individual.
  6. 58:00 The Spicy Food Superpower: A look at a person who uses high spice tolerance to win eating competitions and the ethics of 'genetic advantage'.