Shayne being “the backbone of Smosh”

I’m back with another one y’all, these are surprisingly pretty fun to make. It’s probably going to be a while before I start working on another compilation, it’ll probably be for either Arasha or Jackie.
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[@baberooblack]

Keith says Shayne is the backbone. ❤❤❤

[@2morrowillcome]

Without hesitation too. Fan: Shayne is the backbone of Smosh. Shayne: _[squirms]_ Keith: *fr tho that's true*

[@xJagz]

What video was this part from?

[@dridri752]

​@xJagz the most recent vid on Anthony's channel. smosh cast assumptions

[@finclec]

Completely had me in tears

[@queenbelle5903]

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[@ohko_42]

i think one of the main reasons Shayne is considered the backbone is that you can pair him with any cast member and you'll get a ton of comedic chemistry, he knows exactly how to play off of each member individually and it always makes for funny content

[@RafidW9]

It makes sense because in the Shayne guesses series you can see how much Shayne listens to everyone and he's really friends with almost everyone.

[@emmsabbidge2612]

I fully agree! He’s already really funny on his own but he knows exactly how to escalate someone else’s bit or even revive a bit that fell flat. You can just tell that he’s taken special care to build relationships with all of his coworkers and it really shines through :) I think he has a great understanding that the funniest jokes are ones made in good company

[@byroncook698]

Probably that Psychology degree

[@PleasantLeech]

​@@byroncook698definitely helps him I'm sure but i know other people who have psych degrees and aren't nearly as skilled as bouncing off other people. I think it's mostly that he's very empathetic, he can read others and see exactly what they want and what they're trying to and he can build them up instead of doing his own thing. Definitely a strong power to have in comedy.

[@J.Blazer]

Is there anyone else in the cast that has an established dynamic with every other member of the cast like that?

[@hoopchristine5202]

I really appreciate how well-read Shayne is. Like, he’s definitely been to college, but never stopped learning about both the world and his personal interests. On top of that, his charisma, humor, humility, and respect are top notch. If only he was tall too…

[@rileymalone215]

We can never just compliment Shayne huh?

[@michaeldeboer]

​@@rileymalone215well that just wouldn't be funny, and Shayne wouldn't respect it

[@day9811]

@@michaeldeboerevery compliment needs a ‘lil bit of an insult /lh

[@b666rchd5]

The height is part of the charm!!!!!!!! Stop overlooking short kings, you might miss a Shayne......

[@geminievil]

If Shayne was tall he'd be too powerful and likely not as great as he is, maybe he'd have never joined smosh and married Courtney lol so it's better that he isn't

[@marm4851]

That thumbnail really confused me for a second I was trying to remember which smosh mouth episode had someone dressed as a gorilla on it

[@raneemk4615]

it was the one where they invited harambe obv

[@_black_bird]

That's Harambe's spirit, dude, put some respect on his name

[@melvinhogberg]

@@_black_bird dicks out man, dicks out...

[@k3_1k0w7]

I know you’re no longer genuinely curious, but!! One of my favorite recent ish smosh moments was when Angela put on a monkey mask during one of the court episodes

[@user-yz3fk3th8q]

Shayne receiving a compliment and then right away giving the crew their flowers too, it shows that he truly cares about the people he works with. Also my fav Shayne moment is when he was helping Oliva with her fear of butterflies.

[@mrpandamania]

We've known this for years but I'm glad Shayne is finally hearing it and getting so uncomfortable from it hahaha

[@kingswizz3353]

Keith giving Shane his flowers is something he needed to hear

[@dogvoter9973]

Someday, we're gonna see shayne take a compliment without looking like he wants to disappear 😭 not today but

[@sarahmcgoodwin5911]

At least it's an improvement on him subconsciously shaking his head when people compliment him, I'd noticed that in several videos over the past handful of years

[@jocosesonata]

I mean, Backbone is actually an apt description, especially as Keith, Angela, and Shayne defines it. He's good on his own, but with others he really is amazing, he is holding them all up, giving them an admirable posture. Like any well-defined spine does.

[@blakewhite3131]

Shayne needed to be the backbone because of Courtney's scoliosis, they fit so well

[@Blackfireproduction1]

I mean no disrespect to any other cast or crew members but after losing interest in Smosh for the better part of a decade of my life, it was Shayne and his bits on TNTL that got me to check the channel out again and it's honestly him more than anyone, even Ian and Anthony, that I look forward to seeing in new videos. Again though, no disrespect to anyone else, I think everyone has their own strengths and are funny in their own ways, I just feel personally like Shayne is the best part of modern Smosh and I could easily see him becoming the new face of the company someday post-Ian and Anthony

[@Megsleyy]

3:00 Shayne doesn’t realize that the back bone holds up and connects to the ribs

[@daanachmad4032]

Shayne sure has good chemistry with lots of fellow Smosh personalities.

[@brotherarmox605]

My man can’t take a compliment to save his life 😂 i love him ❤

[@JS-1222]

Shayne is definitely the backbone. I know he doesn’t care about it but that man works hard to be funny, and he doesn’t even need to because he’s just naturally funny. It’s easier to find people with similar skills that can produce the shows and do the behind the scene work, but the raw comedic talent that Shayne brings cannot be found so easily. Smosh has been around for so long and no cast member has not come close to Shayne’s talent. Not to say that the rest of the cast aren’t funny, because they’re hilarious and very talented, but you can always see their limitations. Whereas Shayne, that dude was born to make people laugh.

[@basedmarlon]

I really hope Ian and Anthony know how vital shanye is to smosh at this point. If that man leaves I really think that shit will collapse

[@nahidahamed1742]

shayn and damian are so good friends that damian alreday knows what shayn is thinking and doing

[@Forge17]

Shayne is the one who brings out the chemistry with others in an approachable and unique way; effortlessly leading an episode or adding to it in a way no one else thinks to. Shayne’s born to entertain; his humility and intelligence contributes to his universally likable persona.

[@AliceAce14]

It was so wild to me that Shane was like "I don't think I'm the backbone, I just [describes being a backbone]." They both talk about holding things together and connecting things, which is WHAT THE BACKBONE DOES.

[@WhyYouWahYoo]

I literally just thought about the McDonald’s organizer earlier today. I think my exact thought was “why is that moment not in more compilations?” Thank you for putting it in one

[@SweetRollTheif]

36 minutes in so far, fantastic

[@saltykremit5503]

Shayne giving Kiana and the behind the camera crew their flowers is awesome, he’s definitely a major part of Smosh’s success but it’s really cool that he acknowledges everyone

[@aj27turquoiseskies]

Shayne is the backbone but the rest of the cast are the rest of the skeleton he holds together! Ian & Anthony are the skull, Courtney is the collarbone, Keith and Noah are the arms, etc.

[@mrjenchilada]

Shayne is definitely the dump truck

[@mushlii]

@@mrjenchiladawrong, It’s the “am on ma way” guy

[@robbie5181]

​@@mushliiHEAVILY underrated response

[@Sammie1053]

Shayne: "I guess from my perspective I just see so much strength in all of us working together, and that's obviously what the whole brand is" Wrong, the brand is "Growing up is weird"

[@clown-cat]

holy shit bro 😂

[@MsCunningLinguistic]

This is hands down one of my favourite things about Keith. He knows his worth, and so he's never afraid to shine a light on other people. ❤️

[@ryderls2729]

He's kinda been the main guy to me for years now, Ian will always have the legacy but he's taken a step back in recent years, Anthony is back but I feel like we barely ever see him in videos. Shayne is in A LOT of stuff, helps elevate multiple shows and has been a fan favorite for years. He's humble, everyone obviously contributes to Smosh (wouldnt be around if it were a one man show) but in my eyes he'll always be THE backbone

[@galaxywolf500]

The backbone is literally the support. Shayne is considered the backbone because he supports and connects the cast.

[@HexiiSky]

keith giving shayne his roses, is just an amazing moment. that goes to say don't wait till someones gone to tell them how much they're worth. do it today

[@Fri3d_C0ff33]

Bro this comp is top tier and so underrated!!

[@captainbaekho]

shayne saying "luigi" repitedly sounds like a newborn baby crying

[@walakalak]

Shayne very much knows he’s the backbone but cannot and will never admit it because as soon as he says he’s the backbone, he isn’t anymore.

[@BongwaterWG]

I have never seen "It's holding, it's hol-" before and I fucking died

[@jeffcasino3109]

Is that Courtney Miller's husband?

[@Idk_My_Name]

Nah u got it wrong, he is courtney's wife

[@aidanmcdonnell6615]

The backbone doesn’t have to be the strongest the back bone can hold everything together

[@AlliSinned]

Shayne blows me away with how much he remembers about so many different people. It’s why he can work so well with everyone.

[@MuttonTheDragon]

I absolutely understand Shayne’s stance that the people behind the scenes are the real backbone, but there’s still something to be said about being able to bounce off whatever energy other cast members throw at him. The ability to roll with whatever bit anyone else has on a channel with a lot of improv or off-the-cuff jokes/commentary makes him the broth of the Smosh soup. You can add a lot of things to the soup, some Keith, some Olivia, a little Angela if you’re feeling crazy, and someone else is definitely cooking the soup and prepping ingredients, but without a solid broth that goes well with anything? The soup just isn’t as good. Shayne is that broth.

[@annacannon588]

Kuzco's poisons had me dying 😂

[@OctagonalSquare]

3:00 the way Angela and Keith are describing him is a servant leader. He may not be actually in charge, but he has charisma, sees people’s strengths, and works with that to make them shine. And as Keith said, he kinda steps into a leadership role frequently, and he does a great freaking job

[@YesComrrrade]

Yo that thumbnail is crazy

[@Blend3rman]

Harambe 4eva

[@TMD2352]

can't believe they got harambe on the show

[@amandabriscoe6578]

While I love everyone now, crew included; Shayne is the one who got me into Smosh because I found him hilarious. His sense of humor is very Chris Farley (one of my personal favs) for me. He also plays off others very well. He and Angela might be one of my favorite pairings. But what I'm getting from this is that Damien loves Shayne (and of course Shayne loves Damien), which isn't much of a surprise but very cute to see.

[@loganbarile2985]

“AITA for being the opening between two BUTTCHEEKS” 😂😂😂😂 Damian is a GEM

[@ava98391]

im liking and commenting purely for the algorithm bc they need to see this thumbnail

[@KillRory]

This is the greatest thumbnail I’ve ever seen

[@codybrotz1673]

“It’s holding”” 😂😂

[@paddyfootguy4558]

Metal pipe sound effect

[@comandantethorn9929]

37:20 i never realized the ALMOST Leias theme from star wars on the background, it felt like a mix of both it and like Across the Stars from episode 2

[@pkkevin11]

LMAO Shayne and Amanda parodying the tiktok of the kid doing the fnaf jumpscares is gold

[@connorkenny6912]

I like the way you redefined backbone near the beginning of the video. What could have been a somewhat toxic video turned into one showcasing someones strengths.

[@_kaida_3010]

Shayne is literally Captain America because of his ability to pair with anyone

[@reallyFrogman]

Shayne is the first born child of Ian and Anthony and had to keep it together when Smosh divorced so the other children won't be worried.

[@Tsuraga21]

If I never knew Kronk's voice actor, and you show me Shayne doing Kronk's voice, I would 100% believe that Shayne was actually Kronk's voice actor

[@JrPeople64]

Its just one of those days

[@elijahmate9315]

Angela and Keith explained it so well Shayne is the backbone but it’s not just Shayne he just is a great lad

[@mushlii]

I truly believe that every person (or in this case we’ll just say every actor) at smosh plays a vital roll and Shayne being the “Backbone” fits perfectly. I don’t think I can do a full run down and dissect every person individually to show their role at the moment but they all contribute something to smosh and have their purpose. Shayne just so happens to be the backbone because he has chemistry with every single person. He is just very charismatic. I honestly really want to hear other people’s opinions on what the other cast members would be. Like who would be the heart of the group, the brain etc, if anybody has their opinions please share!

[@Skallanni]

Shayne is a nice guy (non derogatory)

[@ronn1123]

To counter i think that the members including the crew are also the backbones of smosh. Think about it, there isnt one backbone is there are many. Shayne being the backbone and as funny as he is, is because he plays to the crew and other on screen members. I think the reason we say so is because of the chemistry he has with others and how much we enjoy seeing that in videos. Shayne is great already on his own but he is greatER with everyone else he shares the screen with (in front of or behind the camera).

[@Kaitlyn-wo5ni]

For some reason Chanse not knowing what to make Shayne say at 15:42 reminds me of when he tried to do the Dune scream and failed lol.

[@JackBongos]

"Shayne, you better be taking that COSTUME off. 😡"

[@fishdaddy35]

Shayne is the backbone of Smosh, Courtney is the heart of Smosh!

[@Lamsus854]

Smosh would probably recover from losing any cast member, except for Shayne

[@DragonSlayer2189]

amazing thumbnail

[@royo08]

If Shane ever left smosh i think Angela would end up taking his spot as the backbone

[@SqweakySqwizard]

4:39 - 4:46 has me CRYING

[@d4rkphnx191]

Live laugh shayne

[@SonOfMuta]

3:50 The backbone is not one entity. There a many vertebrae that make up the backbone. Shayne is one of the vertebrae

[@dungeonmastershock5958]

I get why he may be uncomfortable with. Its alot of pressure and responsibility he may or may not want.

[@Becca9488]

I feel like Shayne is the glue

[@norapallen984]

8:16 hits different after April 1st

[@dreamspan99]

wow we're all A Bone

[@RODRIGO6803]

Red Ranger coded

[@emerycorner]

Keith 🥹

[@eiji2849]

Onepunch man with Spencers head 😅😅

[@barghest94]

Did you see what the text says?

[@mr.krabs1009]

I realized that Costco is different in California than in Florida because of the homelessness

[@Idk_My_Name]

Work?

[@jebus42069]

Work

[@Idk_My_Name]

@@jebus42069 Work!

[@kennedy3100]

1:23 When an NPC actually gets to their destination

[@Cojrak]

Maybe "player-coach" would be more acceptable to shayne 😅

[@notnotsumi]

25:05 FEBRUARY 13 MENTION ‼💯 THAT'S MY BIRTHDAYYY 🔥🔥🦍‼‼

[@sekkusu]

which video is 1:08 from?

[@IbokRock811]

I'm trying to find the clip of a gorilla being "on" the podcast?? That's in the thumbnail? Did I miss that?

[@IbokRock811]

did you make that edit?

[@aleex6446]

So basically on Smosh Mouth #37 Amanda recently went viral for not knowing who Harambe was, so Shayne tweeted the image I used for the thumbnail and I thought it was pretty funny.

[@ethandavies4623]

Happy 14,300 views 😮

[@brotherblitzwing]

Where's the back bone segment from. Need to watch all of that

[@Italnerd15]

On Anthony's channel. Called something like cast address assumptions about themselves I think!

[@jamesgater]

yeah it's been Anthony's new Assumptions video with SMOSH cast

[@iPinkerbell]

11:49 15:11 18:04 18:53 21:57 23:08 27:23 29:20 34:02 36:09 37:49 39:29 44:15

[@Fanthomas1742]

luigiluigiluigiluigiluigilugi

[@ashleynicole4523]

Honestly, though, I've been wondering why he doesn't setup his own content away from smosh. He has the talent and fan base.

[@Tarbbytheseas]

He kinda mentioned that when Anthony interviewed him for his channel. He just prefers working this way and honestly with how much he does for Smosh he probably doesn’t have the energy when he gets home to do any more

[@thegr8destroyer]

He doesn't believe it, and it's great that he is humble about it, but the reality is that if he leaves. the channels are going to lose hundreds, if not thousands of subs. And it's a lot of unwarranted pressure.

[@PunkyAckerman]

14:08

[@whitejadin7157]

When was this? 7:16

[@aleex6446]

It’s from a recent TikTok livestream, around a week ago I think

[@whitejadin7157]

@@aleex6446 is it still up?

[@jdam3131]

26:16 sounds more bisexual tbh

[@KCPelletier]

It's crazy to me that Shayne isn't bisexual

[@alexnestmann5523]

20:14 wtf

[@Gostdemonoid]

It's fucked up that angela doesn't think he's the backbon

[@georgedoty-williams2085]

12:39 No wonder I don't like Damien 😒 I really hope it was a joke, that he proceeded to apologise for instantly after that. I don't remember the livestream

[@shafwa234]

What’d he do

[@riroriroriro_]

a lot of ppl think The Beatles r overrated, it's just their opinion, plus if it was a joke and he apologized then there's no need to fret abt it

[@XDmaniac]

The Beatles ARE overrated.

[@georgedoty-williams2085]

​@@XDmaniacNo, they are properly rated, and you just don't like them. You don't need to insult everyone else's intelligence to justify your opinions

[@georgedoty-williams2085]

​@@riroriroriro_ That's the issue, Idk if he apologised.