I was there, man!

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[@HelloShitty08]

I love "alcoholic small town guy who witnessed something as traumatic as supernatural 20 years ago and now has PTSD-riddled monologues in the local bar about it".

[@Tayl0r_]

When I used to live in Bellingham, WA ages ago (near the Canadian-US border) there was a guarantee that there was at least ONE person like that outside of most bars on weekends. I’d say Seattle or other areas too but Bellingham is just a very strange microcosm so it’s much more noticable.

[@kellineburton]

That's a specific type of person you got there. I wonder if i can see something like this in the wild soon

[@cautiouslycynical9786]

To me it seems like a caricature version of the Vietnam vet.

[@TheOnceandFutureJake]

also know as Alex.

[@thatjguyremember5371]

As a Washingtonian I can absolutely confirm that’s true

[@DoctorMcHerp]

I love how Shayne's face lights up when he hears the trigger phrase that cues him in. Very immersive.

[@Awfulfeature]

Alex is a sleeper agent

[@ImTheDudeGames]

So funny

[@Shlikk]

“I was there, man!” - Alex Thereman, 2022

[@sirfizz6518]

in 2025 he will announce his candidacy for Governor of California. he will be endorsed by DJ Trump.

[@superby1]

Great last name! 😂

[@janjems_1210]

@@sirfizz6518 Oh you bet your ass he'll be there, man!

[@Fenksta]

@@sirfizz6518 so Alex is governor of California and Skimpy Jiggles, Jr. is senator of Flo'ida

[@vyse102]

Here's a bit of Alex Thereman lore: he's also an acclaimed Theremin player.

[@animusswtor4822]

I don't know why but I like the weird half drunk accent Shayne does for Alex. I hope this becomes a recurring character

[@sirfizz6518]

he's supposed to be a kind of spun-out stoner dude.

[@The_Sharktocrab]

@@sirfizz6518 yeah its sort of that like surfer dude/ the guy from half baked that says "not without Kenny man"

[@ethanialP]

Iys basically arglye

[@sirfizz6518]

@@The_Sharktocrabyeah Jim Breuer. The guy who isn't actually a stoner but is forever the archetypal stoner dude... To the point he's even mentioned it in his stand up, like god trolled him by giving him a face that makes him always look high for all his life... To be fair tho, it's not his face, so much as everything about him XD If he's honestly not a pothead i really feel for the guy... I was there, man.

[@SamuraiSethGaming]

You like it because it’s funny

[@MarkCosens]

Missed opportunity at the end. Should have been Ian: you see that chair? Courtney: yeah. Ian: I was there, man.

[@NicolaiAAA]

I 100% thought he was going to when I first watched it and was like, "Ian, nooo" when he didn't. xD

[@whyimhere1509]

Damn, underrated comment

[@ryanstauffer119]

Or maybe this… Ian: You know that new reoccurring character Shayne created for Try Not to Laugh? Courtney: Yeah. Ian: I was there, man!

[@Shaduza]

Pahahahaha

[@F.ELEVEN]

MASTERPIECE HAHAHAH

[@georgiegan]

Best way to make Shane laugh is to just repeat his own jokes to him.

[@buddyguard1749]

Shane is the funniest guy i know He's also the funniest guy he knows

[@beterotato6757]

@@buddyguard1749 Shane. Your the funniest guy I ever met. And your too stupid to see... he made up his mind ten minutes ago

[@ddcddc_]

@@buddyguard1749 or knew

[@brocksells197]

There's only one person who might laugh at Shaynes jokes more than Shayne and that's Courtney

[@brotherkhrayn3525]

“And I’ll tell you what man, it was an inside job.” Was the best part

[@Metagross10048]

Yes

[@AlecDouglas]

The idea of someone describing a flash mob as if it were some horrible traumatic experience is hilarious

[@domenicaaugusta7733]

Do you mean like "the guy who dont like musicals" !?!?!

[@iridescent28]

For real 😂😂 ​@@domenicaaugusta7733

[@iridescent28]

You should watch "the guy who didn't like musicals" it's great hahahaha

[@nutelasaur9453]

​@@domenicaaugusta7733 paul really does do that, huh

[@FloridaManRacer]

This needs to be reoccurring and also, "it was an inside job, the guy from the verizon store started dancing and he knew all the moves maaan." Is the perfect thing for a hippie with PTSD to say lol.

[@vyse102]

I laughed my ass off when he started screaming after they started dancing. lmfao

[@lardkraken8231]

AND WELCOME TO THE MALL-

[@austinflint8671]

xD i was fucking rolling dude

[@mukundiyer5290]

"I was there maaan!"

[@kyleparkhurst1720]

I fucking LOST it when he said "and I'll tell you what it was an inside job" about a dance mob 😂😂😂

[@lichtheimer]

I will always love the "I was hitting golfballs at abandoned cars." one. Only someone that seems like a weird conspiracy hippie would say that I feel like.

[@bbcpfghs]

You should try it man

[@seanwallace79]

That's from Fight Club,man! Have you seen it? It's so good,man.

[@adityabiswas7684]

@@seanwallace79 wtf maaann.... the first rule maaaaann

[@oftheHowl]

@@seanwallace79 I mean it's in quite a few movies, I Am Legend as well

[@seanwallace79]

@@oftheHowl OH the zombie wasteland with Will Smith? Yeah man....I was there. He totally killed his dog,man.

[@CEFG100]

I think my favorite part is that he seems like he’s close to tears on some of these, like he’s actually reliving the trauma as he retells the story.

[@romainsavioz5466]

I WAS THERE MAN

[@chewie7453]

Can’t wait to be this guy when someone brings up Smosh April Fools 2024

[@oliverdelica2289]

I was there man

[@lolohets6467]

We were there man!

[@ayanzaman5927]

I love how the events continually get more and more mundane

[@the711devin4]

“I saw Bigfoot!” “I was abducted by aliens!” “I witnessed a flash mob of dancers!” “I ate a donut.” “I watched a movie.”

[@AbsoluteAbsurd]

@@the711devin4xD

[@Misadventures_85]

"I was there, man!!" - the Smosh fanbase to their therapist (after the Courtney/Shayne wedding photos were posted)

[@KeyMasterX]

I will give props to Shayne for sticking to this bit for each contestant, and Ian for keeping the bit alive.

[@overlordmason]

I-Was-There Man is absolutely my favorite super hero. He is always there when you need him.

[@Piece-O-Pie]

Or at least, he will say he was.

[@Shaduza]

Ha-ha

[@MarquisVonMonster]

When they make the “I was there maaaan!” shirt, make it trippy looking.

[@jocosesonata]

If they go to an event, or do one of those fan meet ups, that would be the *_Perfect_* time to sell this merch. Imagine to promo of it: "Hey, did you know, at [insert date here], Smosh is going to have a live show plus meet up?" "I was there, man! Saw the whole thing, man. There I was just sitting around at [insert event location], then these folks just started walking on stage, man. Funniest thing, man. One of them looked a lot like me, man."

[@MrBlakeD82]

3:38 Tommy's face is all of us.

[@Tayl0r_]

“This fucking shit. Every goddamn day”

[@gilly_axolotl]

And Ian's slow head turn at 2:30 😭😭😭

[@kirkpatrikballares3291]

Tommy's face of dread as he hears Shayne unexpectedly join the conversation is priceless

[@wesleypatterson2284]

god, Shayne is genuinely such a good actor. I can so clearly see this guy outside of my local gas station

[@wump9066]

I like the idea that the person in the chair doesn’t know that shayne is in the bit until he speaks up

[@quinnlee-newbury9003]

I think this is the best new bit in a long while. Can't wait to see more of this character

[@jamesyang1818]

Shayne should do one where he just stays silent even though they know he's there. Just anticipating the 'I was there, myaaaan...'

[@BonesCapone]

@@jamesyang1818 Just agreeing that the story is crazy man, then at the end "I wish I was there, man."

[@thecluckster3908]

I was here man. I saw this video man. Saw the whole thing man. Just a normal day and out of nowhere a normal video in my recommend feed. 4:53 minutes long and extremely funny man, didn’t know what to do about it.

[@mattiass.6571]

I was there man. I saw him see this video man. Saw the whole thing man. He watched all of it through, the entire video, he said it was funny and even nose exhaled at one point man. Didn't do anything about it. Next thing I know I'm watching the video too man

[@ryanstauffer119]

Shayne needs to do this. Acting as Alex reacting to this video.

[@timedrifter]

@@ryanstauffer119 That's not a bad idea for a new Smosh show. "Alex Reacts..."

[@blacksiopao]

saw it happen, man. Everyone had water in their mouth for some reason, man. It was like Niagra fall there, man.

[@Wavypringles7745]

Shayne’s ability to do so many different voices that make perfect characters is unreal. Dumpster Wizard, My Favorite Pizza Place, Alex Thereman, Spencer “The Chosen” Agnew. Love ‘‘em all

[@ajlenoir5369]

Watching Tommy's face fall when he saw Shayne was chef's kiss worthy perfection.

[@michaels2090]

This bit was an instant classic and they knew it. That's why he did it for almost every bit lol

[@noone-gf5op]

what I love about Shayne's humor too is that it is so detailed and well rounded. he just KNOWS how to hit the nail perfectly into the coffin. the progression of his bits made it even funnier. the first time he introduced the character he kept it pretty basic, because the bit intself was phenomenal. but after people are already familiar with it, he still makes it funny like a first time by showing more sides of the character or making him more unhinged and ridiculous. he really understands the nooks and crannies of humor.

[@TylerN223]

who wouldve thought this is where shayne's acting career would take him

[@tTtan639]

Random person just standing there: Dumpster Wizard: So, looking to enter Target, eh? Alex: Hey, I was there, man!

[@noahstoner851]

I like the idea that Alex is so traumatized by the flash mob in the mall, that he now drinks himself to sleep in the bar to cope

[@joeker2649]

Tommy’s face the whole Rugrats bit it so perfect.

[@Matthew-McCallister]

Shane always gives off “the one youth group staff member on skit night who is actually funny”

[@FullThrottleAxolotl1]

Ok this is gold Shane. Dumpster wizard and this are…(actual) strokes of genius. The first bit “sass quatched into town.” I’m glad I wasn’t eating or drinking because I would of choked and died

[@maniakb416]

Would have or would've.

[@Alex_From_Florida]

That was me man. Some guy named Shane wanted me to fill in cause I looked like him, man. I don’t even look like him, but they still kept calling me Shane, man!

[@bananabatsy3708]

Oh hey. When do you move to Florida, maan!?

[@DisgruntledHippo]

Half expected him to talk about being at the Grateful Dead Concert in Detroit in 93. Haha

[@sirfizz6518]

lol yeah for sure... but ya know actually on the real tho *he was there, man.*

[@gordoncrawford6300]

I'm losing my edge... the kids are coming up from behind. But I was there!

[@ThirdRateNerds]

All of these were great, but something about Tommy's slow realization that he's also stuck in this bit was peak comedy for me

[@aginor6487]

I love how at 0:26 courtney laughs kinda hard for a sec cuz its a legendary shayne bit but then reels it straight in and takes a sip of coffee like, “oops im not supposed to be laughing because I’m part of the bit.” So freakin funny this crew man 😂

[@brakistroier]

The fact I've replayed this video about five times now and it's still funny really says something about this new character.

[@mrdeblob6010]

For some reason, I was really hoping everyone would manage to find more of that same wig to do “We were there, man!”

[@ziveisenstodt2477]

Calling a flash mob an "inside job" will forever be my favorite joke

[@Chumpchar]

You can tell it's based off Kate McKinnon character in that set of SNL skit. He's said he's watched a lot of her before. Really awesome

[@MollymaukT]

What skit?

[@Tayl0r_]

3:39 you can see the exact moment Tommy died a little inside.

[@xan9224]

I love how Courtney loses twice to the alien one because of the line about trash golf.

[@FistedClown]

4:03 Alex: “Have ya seen it?” Tommy: “yeah.” OH ITS GOOD

[@caponhead]

I love how everyone knows it's coming and nobody can deal with it

[@LunaIsShy]

This did not get old but funnier each time 😂

[@RobinDale50]

The only thing more shocking about how good this character is from the jump, is that Shane didn't come up with it years ago. Its SO OBVIOUS for him to do a character like that, in retrospect.

[@RobinDale50]

3:05 Ian is like, "Just you wait you little shit. I got something for ya"

[@Niner098]

This is my new favourite character

[@JadesOfGrey]

“Walked into every store and bought one thing” 🤣

[@hulalula6794]

as someone who grew up with an "i was there, man" man as a dad, this is my favorite character

[@JessicaTayB]

When they start laughing before Shane comes in because they know what’s coming when someone says “Did you hear-“ 🤣

[@thatweeb3631]

Guy 1: Hay did you hear Shayne’s new try not to laugh bit? Alex: I was there man

[@tenraxhelin]

I hope we get to see this character some more. Love this new character.

[@HiveMindGG]

Alex instantly reminds me of Bill Paxton scene from Aliens. "Game over Man... Game over." 🤣🤣🤣

[@Gigatless]

Another iconic character by Shayne Topp from iCarly

[@goodsoop420]

This man exists SOMEWHERE in Colorado and Arizona

[@kidreside1987]

I hope to god that Alex becomes a recurring god, this is just comedy gold

[@brandondesouza8471]

And a new iconic character surges

[@MandoOfMischief]

God I love this so much.

[@jjaapp18]

I love this bit. Shayne killed the delivery every time. Also, Courtney's legs in those shorts. Top notch all around.

[@SoothinglyUnbenounced]

Ian once again, proved why he's the vibe killer.

[@anxofmyown]

To be fair that was the least funny one

[@dense6454]

Legendary new bit

[@OCNVideojuegos]

I´am amazed, 101 TNTL and Shayne still got it

[@charlesblakey9310]

I haven’t laughed so hard in a long time!😂 I did this test when I hold my breath and see if the bit would make me let it out uncontrollably. That test never fails.

[@AJ-ib5ig]

yet another character that smosh is gonna milk until it’s dry

[@okocae]

i feel like this character immediately has fox mulder’s trust

[@maicey_t.]

You're absolutely correct.

[@jakemyers6829]

Alex The Witnessed

[@sirmattyboy]

Such a missed opportunity for Ian to say "That's my chair, man!"

[@nicolesolberg7354]

Alex is DEFINITELY from Seattle lol

[@ninjabluefyre3815]

"So weary traveler, looking to enter Santa's Workshop, eh? I've seen many travellers enter and none return!" "I WAS THERE MAN!"

[@abiraazhar2]

I love Jeremy's laugh so much lol

[@regulush0743]

All Shayne had to do to get Ian was to say the donut was pink frosted with sprinkles

[@TrayCaddyyy]

Such a good character

[@bubble_gum_witch]

One of my fav bits ever😭

[@johnkies1189]

the whole sasquatch monologue was pure gold

[@thatguywhowearsblack]

"It's that PTSD guy's 35th birthday, which is kind of funny, because he was born in this building, on that pool table." "I WAS THERE MAN!"

[@witnessme9141]

Daaaaaaammmmnnnn iiiiitttttt! I was literally gonna post this today! 😫😂

[@CoolBlue46]

Lol are you still gonna post it?

[@witnessme9141]

@@CoolBlue46 Probably. I mean it's not a competition. I do have him linked on my channel as other Smosh channels to check out so it's not like I'm not giving him any opportunities yah know? And I mean his channel was what got me into posting Smosh clips so I have to thank him. 😁

[@storytimesongs1]

He was there first, maaaan!

[@witnessme9141]

@@storytimesongs1 😂😂 You right, you right.

[@CoolBlue46]

@@witnessme9141 lol I feel that. F it! Doooooo iiiiiiittttt!!! We all gotta help grow our channels together! I'm sure he won't care! I bet you thanking him will make him feel good too!

[@LittleSaw23]

Shayne is carrying smosh on his shoulders, man. The only reason I watch this channel lol

[@delusi0n]

calling a flash mob an inside job is so genius

[@romahuelgas1716]

Nghe Phúc hát mà nước mắt rơi mãi ....quá nhiều cảm xúc ùa về, quá nhiều kỉ niệm. Cảm ơn Đức Phúc thật nhiều, giọng hát anh ấm tựa nắng mùa Thu vậy.

[@NewGuy2534]

My Theory is that the I was a there Man, the Sassy Leg Infantry and Trash Wizard are all the same guy.

[@zachsmith3]

Basically Shayne takes everyone's turns

[@nunyabidness5375]

Those striped shorts are hypnotic

[@circumquentiam]

Props to Tommy for cathcing that toss

[@gemyellow]

Whose man were you? "I was their man!"

[@featherweight1745]

Very underrated joke, that was funny!

[@d3j4v00]

Tommy’s reaction is such a ride

[@AgentWashingtonRec1]

One of my all time favorite bits

[@gabimags13]

I need a sketch where Shayne plays Bodhi and Damien plays Johnny Utah

[@DaneToTheBone]

Poor Alex. He's been trough a lot 😂

[@mettatonex7221]

This is the guy that exposites all the history of the "monster" in every Scooby Doo episode.

[@centroid41]

lol Ian at 2:30 doing the slow turn.

[@ryanstauffer119]

He was like "Really?"

[@JonathanGuzman-oj6ln]

One of the best his characters

[@ILovetheYOUTUBYS]

shaynes character work just keeps blowing me away. how does he always do this. just brings a completely different character everytime.

[@sir_duckington1245]

this dude gets PTSD from everything lmao

[@Mrzombiegummybear]

Ive rewatched this bit more than any of their actual episodes. Fucking gold.

[@brettrichards6821]

I would love to see "I Was There, Man" get his own movie

[@GarageHaruo]

This character is an instant classic holyyyyy

[@sirfizz6518]

could Tommy actually see Shayne, or just hear him? EDIT: *Smosh stans, now's your moment to shine* lol @ people liking my comment but not answering, prolly most folks don't know. But I'm sure some hardcore Smosh stans know the layout of studio so well they could draw a blueprint. In a pinch y'all could be called in to direct an episode of TYTL... or to excavate the remains of a weary traveler ;)

[@williamhinrichs6558]

Tommy looks like he's making eye contact w/ Shayne when Shayne asks him "have you seen it?"

[@SirGingerOfKnight]

3:00 what would've made the Krispy Kreme bit TOO Perfect is if he said he saw guy sneak in and lay on the conveyor belt screaming "oooooo!" The perfect throwback!