Smosh Cast Responds to Assumptions About Them (ft. Shayne Topp, Keith Leak Jr, Angela Giarratana)

[@AnthonyPadilla]

come back next friday for *I spent a day with JSCHLATT* UNCENSORED ON SPOTIFY ▸ open.spotify.com/show/5aOLuPenneHbhLh05fmkeu

[@dylancochrane6296]

"schlatt" died a long time ago not sure how you pulled that one off?

[@bobdevil2999]

I hope you asked him to pay for what he did to those families in 99

[@monacea777]

YES

[@maltesefalcon85]

gotta have a "free" street sign waiting for him

[@thiefisstolen6680]

HOLY SHIT. I CANT WAIT FOR THIS

[@iirovaltonen4258]

Being called a leader with class and kindness has got to be one of the highest kind of praise one can receive. Damn, Keith made me tear up a little by that. So heartfelt.

[@WHITEPERSUAS1ON]

For real. 🥲

[@theyfukenwmesubliminally]

And Keith has been there at smosh alongside him for so long thru thick and thin so you know it means a lot for him to say that

[@p-__]

My farts are better than Anthony’s farts 💨

[@InsertCleverNameHere0]

You rarely see Keith so dead serious as he was when saying that, it's so sweet.

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

@@theyfukenwmesubliminally This. Especially with what we know about Defy era.

[@StevenDavisonYT]

"The 11 represents September" Chanse's Voice: *angela...*

[@jacuzzisssful]

25:35

[@RoKer13]

The meme continues 😂

[@IceMetalPunk]

Even when she's not trying for the joke, it still happens. Someone call Thanos, because it is inevitable.

[@Peyoboy]

What a blessing of a follow up

[@rudedinosaur]

ANGela ANgela ANGELA

[@tonjibyrd]

Keith & Angela affirming Shayne with the backbone comment legitimately was so sweet. And then Shayne bringing up Kiana as the backbone.. love it all. Adore how Smosh recognizes & celebrates each other, cast & crew!

[@tonjibyrd]

I believe Keith deserves his flowers too. He’s been through hell & back and has laughed all the way through!

[@JKthejokerpersonthing]

@@tonjibyrd keith is the stomach or core because he took a lot of shit but still works

[@arice9695]

Shayne is the backbone, the cast is the ribcage and crew is the brain

[@blaze048]

Now I'm wondering who is the heart, Amanda? Ian and Anthony?

[@ZorinZato]

@@blaze048no Ianthony are the testicles 😂

[@michaelbowen2343]

​@@blaze048Courtney for sure is the heart.

[@Dugga49]

Ian and Anthony is the skin

[@blaze048]

@@michaelbowen2343 oh hell yea

[@thatlavachick2]

I hope Keith knows how much he means to the smosh franchise. He’s so funny and entertaining and it wouldn’t be it without him. Every person in the smosh crew makes a difference and makes smosh what it is today.

[@DoñaRatona]

Agreed!

[@jordeahgrosko]

I completely agree!!

[@ANDIWASLIKEYES]

I third this.

[@jordankeys-sk9nf]

Ok .. calling someone entertaining isn't the compliment you think it is.

[@hinasakukimi]

i love him 🥺🥺

[@sunfoxz]

we need to start giving keith his flowers as a member of smosh, he deserves just as much hype and support as the rest of the cast yet he really does not get it. he's always cracking jokes and smiling, his energy is contagious in the best way ❤️ love these three so much!

[@mustnz998]

​@ville__You're about as valuable as a bottle of air.

[@DoñaRatona]

100% I do think the cast give him flowers. We as a fan base need to do better

[@sunfoxz]

@@DoñaRatona the cast are keith's biggest fans its so heartwarming 😭❤️

[@starrr365]

He's also genuinely SO funny

[@Blackmystix]

Keith is arguably more famous than the others because of the commercials he's done TBH

[@foreignanthem]

I love how introspective Keith gets when he talks about cancer and how the experience changed him! I adore him, the growth he went through is amazing ❤

[@B2Roland]

​@ville__who are you talking to?

[@coltynstone-lamontagne]

​@@B2Roland i just report them as spam at this point lol

[@maximusdingus8545]

Keith feeling unseen makes me sad as a fan because he deserves to feel seen, a lot of my favorite jokes or bits are things either he has acted out in a sketch or done on TNTL

[@HelloHuman1]

Back bone is support. By Shayne being the back bone means you constantly support your fellows. Shayne is the back bone of smosh because he is always helping support everyone else.

[@kyliedunn8797]

Yes thank you this is what I meant by my comment!

[@Floytie]

Keith is making me cry talking about his journey! "I thank god that I'm kind" had me bawling

[@berbudy]

Keith low key has the most insight to things, I never thought being kind is something to be grateful but now that I think about it, it does make sense seeing how some people turns out in the end.

[@lorenadiutori]

Keith made me cry when he was giving Shayne his flowers during the "backbone" question. Such a sweet, real moment. 🥹

[@tsadhe162]

Have to say, love Keith's commitment to looking like a differebt strawberry shortcake character every day 😊

[@pamelah1220]

Incredible

[@jow3384]

LMAOO I actually love his sense of fashion tho it’s so colorful

[@hrvbox]

I love how we can acknowledge that Shayne is the backbone of Smosh in the sense that he is holding Smosh together because his humor works with everyone and all the dynamics that include Shayne are amazing. That's why we love him!! He will always be my favorite!!

[@Caelinus]

Shayne is very good at the "Yes, and..." portion of improv, so he always finds a way to boost other people bits. He also seems like an extremely positive person to work with, and does not try to dominate anything he is in. So yeah, the culture he helps create with their improv is extremely valuable. I feel the same way about some of the SNL cast that get less praise than I think they deserve. People like Kate McKinnon are funny, but the ones who consistently did fantastic straight-men for the other people to play off of are usually the people I think are most valuable for the show. So I think the biggest loss the show has had recently was Cecily Strong. (Sketch is pretty different in structure than improv, but I think the comparison is apt.)

[@ssavynn]

Well, no.

[@hrvbox]

@@ssavynn Care to elaborate?

[@palevampire5661]

Speak for yourself do not include me with that. His energy pushes me away to the point where I will leave a video a quarter of the way in.

[@hrvbox]

@@palevampire5661 Then you don't watch 80% of Smosh's content LOL that sounds like your problem. I was speaking for the majority of fans.

[@hxney7867]

I tend to look at keith with some kind of nostalgia and appreciation because when i used to watch smosh many years ago he was the first cast member i knew and the one i remember the most, he has a very long history that deserves to be recognized

[@boomgirlbucko]

And him and Anthony had sex in the Smoshiverse so yeah 😃

[@drphiltookmehdong9960]

I agree

[@InsertCleverNameHere0]

I think Shayne hit it on the head in response to the backbone assumption. Everyone jokes that he's Smosh at 99% strength, but all his best bits are funny because it plays to the room. Everyone's energy bounces off everyone else. Everyone creates an atmosphere that allows people like Shayne or Angela or Ian to try things. I also appreciate how Shayne immediately wanted to talk about everyone behind the scenes. I think that's the leadership Keith is talking about, never losing sight of the fact that it's not all about you.

[@doggytheanarchist7876]

Shayne not thinking he's a good leader and then explaining exactly how he's not a leader, is exactly what makes him a good leader.

[@ACShotRun]

Lisan Al Gaib

[@kennethnielsen935]

Great leaders never seen the position. It is thrust upon them by their peers.

[@brilab]

shayne's face at 5:09 omg 😭 their brother/sister dynamic is so adorable and one of the best parts of smosh!

[@carbon4710]

RIGHT the way he’s looking at her so fondly 😭😭

[@andad]

@ville__ didn't ask.

[@Fido06]

Angela's face when you click the time stamp lmfao

[@that_mars]

The way all these people seem to love each other is literally making me so emotional. Damn these onions🥸

[@hinasakukimi]

SO CUTE 😭😭

[@Calcucorn]

Keith rules and every time I see him in a commercial or something I get so excited for him. Like YES HE BOOKED! He’s so talented and soooo stylish and creative! And I do agree Shayne has been the backbone of Smosh during the difficult times and I’m so glad we made it to this new era! The whole cast and crew is so great :)

[@mrfrogkingg]

Keith has always been someone I admire in a bit of an intimidated way, just cause he's so cool. I think the same of Chanse and Spencer.

[@Kunoichi4ever4]

I think Shayne and Courtney stepped up when Ian needed it the most and it paid off. It is very clear how much Shayne and Courtney grew as comedians, but just generally as humans and now they have this aura of leadership that previously only Iand and Anthony had.

[@clairebooton1864]

I am normally a silent viewer, but oh my gosh I have to comment on this. During Angela‘s first response where she is saying her parents worked so much and she spent a lot of time alone, so that’s why she gets so excited around her friends and videos actually brought me to tears. I am a huge fan of Angela and this made me feel so seen because one of my favorite people to watch is going through something similar to me/went through something similar to me. I have always been told I am too loud or too much because I spent so much time alone as a kid because my parents were always working or were busy taking care of my disabled brother, and so when I was around friends I would just be loud and explode and a lot of people can be mean about it. knowing that Angela has been through similar things to me and expresses herself through theater just like I do because of a similar situation made me cry like a baby. I love you Angela never stop being you and thank you for making me feel seen

[@katie18976]

You are amazing just the way you are. I hope one day you will find people around you who will accept and love you just how you are. Even if it's just a few people or only one. It is truly healing and makes you feel whole again. Sending lots of love to you, never stop being you ❤

[@ImKevinDurant]

I know I’m not the only one who’s been desperately waiting for Shayne and Angela to be on this series.

[@shelblzz9584]

​@ville__y'know who else didn't ask? me. I didn't ask abt you

[@stephanieann6622]

​@@shelblzz9584they're bots it's best to just report them for spam and ignore them

[@laserred87]

​​@@shelblzz9584you know that's a bot right? 100+ comments on this channel all the same post and 1 video on their channel lol

[@shelblzz9584]

​@@laserred87yeah ik I replied anyways just bc it annoyed me 💀

[@THEREALZACHELMORE]

Facts

[@play-fool]

nah the way Shane always looks at Angela like "told you so" whenever she gets a compliment. everybody is right, it really is giving major big brother little sister energy and I absolutely love that.

[@claireh4756]

"If we're not putting it videos and you're trying to seek that out, that's when I get mad" is such a good rule, shame on people who do that

[@blaze048]

Unfortunately alot of "fans" have no sense of boundaries

[@diaboloeldiablo1608]

So often people are pushed to tone down authentic emotion. Of course things can be embellished for a camera but Angela representing for excitement is such a wonderful thing to see more joy

[@M4ppleyard]

New video idea: Shayne guesses Smosh members based on their battery percentages.

[@heatherchannel1368]

I had the same thought 😂

[@allyperfectcosima5472]

I think to follow the format of 3 different clues have it be: battery life, number of unread emails, most used app

[@geminievil]

​@@allyperfectcosima5472 I wonder what app Amanda has as the most used lol instagram or a messaging app maybe? She must talk with her family a lot

[@purpleheadedhedgehog3821]

That would be hilarious, he’d have such in depth answer hed probably breakdown there yt watch time and feckin time in clash of clans

[@EverydayKiki]

screen time with top apps would be funny

[@phoenixflame189]

Someone please tell Keith that every time he's on and he's happy and vibing, he makes me LAUGH like hell and smile so wide. You're doing amazing, my guy, and as long as you're happy and have the energy to, please stay having fun in Smosh!!

[@vlahakisnick]

This made me want Keith on more Reddit Stories. I've watched Smosh for YEARS but something clicked watching this video. He's very well spoken and gives great and genuine answers. Hope he's on more Pit stuff and not just on games like I feel has been

[@tempestgaming1600]

Someone needs to show Shayne a "Shayne talking about pegging" compilation because I think he doesn't really remember all the times it happened, sort of like "where's Anthony" lmao

[@AllysonKing]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@sarahmarie345]

Inwas thinking the same thing!

[@bilis2866]

all the times is just 3 lol

[@Yurt_enthusiast7]

Oh I'm sure there's a video comp of him getting pegged

[@FreakoftheAngels]

​@bilis2866 show us the compilation then

[@awade7966]

Standing ovation for Kieth’s vulnerability throughout this video. Open and authentic - and it translates through his emotions and comments

[@tardisdisco]

What I appreciate about this new era of SMOSH is seeing how the return of Anthony and the rebonding of the Anthony and Ian relationship has revived the energy with the cast. You can tell everyone is so much happier and more well rested.

[@StranglerSix]

I think the best part about Anthony's return is the merge between the separate fandoms-the old and the new. The old fans learned to appreciate what Smosh and its cast has evolved into, while the newer fans get to see Ian and Anthony regain their creative freedom and understand what made Smosh successful. This honestly is THE golden era of Smosh.

[@bugjustbug]

Keith really rocked in this episode and offered that sort of honesty that kinda felt lacking in the last ep (not that I felt the other's were dishonest, moreso that they were very PR minded) I get so sad when I think of folks having to show up as only parts of themselves to be accepted in a space and then to not get recognized for work you've done. He deserves so much more love from the broader audience ❤

[@jazz3998]

I want Keith to know that he still has tons of supporters that truly is happy for him and his journey I always get so excited when seeing him in commercials as well. Also, I have been watching Smosh for so long and Keith confirmed to me what I have always thought that the majority of the cast will never know what it feels like to be the only representation on screen. They have been going strong this long and still need to do better with that.

[@bambeeyejoy]

Agree with you 100%

[@Kittylynx101]

5:10 Shayne’s smile when Angela’s talking about her inner child at Smosh it’s so sweet ☺️

[@Krustyandkrabs]

He’s literally this ‘☺️’ emoji HELPP

[@G.Man9725]

Shayne needs to answer if Dwight Schrute is 'Chosen', since he wears the wolf shirt in an episode of The Office

[@SmoshedbyIckyrus]

He's Spencer Agnew

[@hey.hi.hello1]

Yepppp

[@MrRobot-jb5tI]

KZbinrs being real and sharing their struggles adds layers to their online personas. Makes them more relatable and shows there’s more to them than just videos.

[@Becca9488]

He's like a Dwight Schrute / Napoleon Dynamite hybrid

[@raven.dodger]

mac from always sunny also wears the shirt

[@lyss010387]

Angela is the level of select chaos that I want to party with every day. Every time I see her in a video, my respect for her grows.

[@jessliness3737]

keith really is underrated and i wish we could see him more

[@necroseus]

Same, he's so fucking funny!

[@dag__hag]

right! the black history month beopardy stream he hosted was so good, when he is vibing and passionate he is absolute fire. I really liked seeing him in the drivers seat.

[@clownfiesta8840]

I only stuck with smosh for Shayne and Courtney during Defy times and im so glad I did, grew to love everyone in the cast, but i fully believe both Shayne and Courtney kept it alive for me anyway

[@hrvbox]

SAME!!! And I'm glad I did

[@ripabigfatoneforme]

I stuck through for Keith and noah, i love them sm

[@XxpoisinkittyxX]

Keith speaking (although only briefly) on how it felt being the only black guy on the cast resonated with me. I am Puerto Rican and while living and working in a predominately white area I found myself constantly feeling out of place and like I did not belong. It can be such a struggle to find your place in those situations.

[@DoñaRatona]

Hermano, no preocupes que la familia Latina estamos por todo el mundo y te mando un abrazo fuerte.

[@boomgirlbucko]

Yeah, he just seems really down in a lot of recent videos so that's why I assumed it.

[@belindarocky961]

Genuine question: is there anything someone could do or say to make you feel welcome in a situation like that?

[@14vatochongo]

​@@belindarocky961im in a similar situation to OP. Personally I would like it to be acknowledged by someone else other than me. I know im usually the brown one in the room and I just let it fester and grow to anxiety and paranoia. But if someone else came up to me and was like "dude have you noticed you're the only brown person here freaking weird" i would immediately loosen up and relax more. But it's such a paradox of thought. Im thankful that no one sees me as my skin. That im genuinely being accepted That people around me are color blind (in a positive way) but at the same time i don't want the attention or the spotlight but i would feel way more comfortable if someone else just acknowledged it also.

[@mrfrogkingg]

@@14vatochongo That's interesting to me, cause I thankfully have never really been in a place where I'm the only person of colour, but in the places where there's many people of different ethnicities, I've never really seen it objectively, or had an actual realisation of how many brown people as opposed to white people were around me. I'm not sure if I would become more aware if only white people were in a place with me.

[@AnotherHarley]

The more and more i get to see shayne and angela just talk without putting on their perfomance face the more similar they really seem. Shayne on smoshmouth said that he feels like hes gotten even calmer off camera because he finds Ang brings the energy in the office he used to - and i really see it. Its so nice to 1) watch everyone age so well and 2) watch them all not only support new cast but kinda pass down certian things to them

[@alirae3663]

6:10 Oh my goodness Keith!!!! How absolutely sincere in his assessment of Shayne 💕💕

[@Alassandros]

Keith really paved the way for POCs on Smosh. I hope he recognizes that everyone that follows in his footsteps, their journey will be made all the more easy because of him. Smosh has shown resiliency and growth so I think it can stand the test of time and when we're all watching in 2070, Keith will be a HUGE moment in Smosh's history.

[@AammaK]

I'm so glad Shayne commented on people trying to seek out information they havent put out there for people to find and admitting it making him angry. This is obviously particularly topical as of late. And there's been quite a few conversations where I've tried to explain this to people. Real people aren't TV characters; you don't theorize about them, you don't ship, you don't stan, you don't act like you have a right to have some internal headcanon about their private lives. Fictional people are scripted, there are details to point out, hidden plot points to figure out, misdirections and hints given by the writers and directers. None of that applies to real life and this fact should be made clear to everybody until we get it. This is something fan culture needs to get up to date about, we need to start being adults about these things. People are increasingly online, and nothing you put out there or share should be an excuse for anybody to claim entitlement to information about you or an opinion on your private life. It's simple human decency. Any adult should definitely point out that creep behavior when they see it, no matter if it was about a youtube personality, any other content creator, a celebrity, an artist, an adult entertainment performer, what ever. No matter how loving a fan might think their intentions are, invasive behavior stemming from unaddressed and unhealthy parasocial attachment is not excusable. With younger people, it's a matter of media literacy too. We're at an age where being able to tell apart a person from their work is vital; loving and appreciating and being excited about someone's work is awesome, and it doesn't require invasive and excessive hysterics over somebody's privacy. I cannot stress this enough, real people are not TV characters. Being public or online doesn't excuse treating someone as if a fictional person.

[@mrfrogkingg]

I cannot emphasise this enough as well. I am a pretty private person online too, and think extensively about what I'm putting out there. In person, I'm very talkative about my opinions and perspectives, but many people have told me how they realised that they don't know about me, they just know me as a person, which is what I think matters. I'd be beyond uncomfortable if someone found out from my friends that I have OCD, because that's something I should tell when I've assessed if the other person should know. It's even weirder to not accept it when Shayne's made it clear he's straight, and just openly accuse him of being bi, when he knows he's not. The whole 'turning pegging into more than just a stupid joke' is dumb as well.

[@katie18976]

I wholeheartedly agree. I am a long time fan of smosh, their cast & crew, but I don't give a f about their private lives. Of course I hope they are all doing well and are happy and satisfied with their lives both on and off screen, but their personal lives are really none of my goddamn business. At the end of the day it is just a job for them, if they love what they do, then that's great, but they will have harder days as well as better days, like all of us do. I just appreciate all the work they put into this and try to be supportive and appreciative ❤

[@titikshachakraborty9094]

The OG team carried Smosh with Ian!! with the addition of Angela, Chanse, Amanda, and the others, I'm just loving all of their theater-esque improv work!!! I wish all of Smosh, the cast and the crew all the best🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@louandrade7863]

OMFG i LOVE angela for so very casually doing the one thing that is so very needed when talking about mental health. she defined what a trigger is. trigger is a word that’s used so casually and constantly that it’s lost it’s meaning to people. what she said really brings things back to reality so people can shut up about their opinions on people’s emotions and look at the facts. most people kinda laugh when they hear the word trigger and sum it up to someone being sensitive in the moment but as she said a trigger is what being you out of the current moment. i don’t need to go into the psychology in a youtube comment section but give this girl some praise. i know it seems small but that simple definition changes a lot of peoples outlook i’ve seen it myself .

[@Rhysing]

I'm so glad they talked about the sibling energy and then also about the parallel between Shayne and Angela. They are so similar in how they commit and give so much effort, as well as being everyone's biggest supporter, but also their funniest critic with each of their own quick wit. Angela is quickly also becoming that 'backbone' which is admittedly a weird way to label it, but people know what that means. Really its just their natural chemistry and awareness of what will make the scene the best it can be.

[@cutepiku]

Eh, when you hear about how Shayne and Courtney stepped up first by a little bit when Anthony left and then really did during the Defy shutdown, I'm not sure Angela could meet that standard of "backbone" without another major shift for her to show her stuff. She is a great addition to the cast, but calling her a backbone like Shayne or Courtney really downplays what they did to keep Smosh alive.

[@hinasakukimi]

​@@cutepiku maybe she's not the "backbone" in quite the same way, but in terms of how much energy and life she brings to the channel? she's lightning in a bottle. so many shorts and compilations have been dedicated to angela and i can see why. i found her a little much at first and now i get excited every single time she's in a video. she just brings a smile to my face. tbf, they all do, but she has a special lil somethin imo :)

[@Rhysing]

@@cutepiku I think Shayne and Angela are in their own tier. I don't think there's a world she replaces Shayne as the face of Smosh Pit, but that is more a testament to his character, I don't see him ever slouching. The entire cast is talented and can step up, but those 2 don't step up because there has never been a period of time where either of them weren't giving it everything. They're just naturally always peaking. Angela has been showing up in 90% of the videos for a reason. She makes every video she is in so much better. The same thing you'd say about Shayne.

[@cutepiku]

@@Rhysing I just think being in videos and doing really well is really just the tip of the iceberg on what makes Smosh, Smosh. She's just too new to be the back bone. Again, no Angela hate, but until she starts doing behind the scenes work, she's just a really great cast member to me.

[@Rhysing]

@@cutepiku the topic was specifically cast members

[@cbrown6508]

"Instead of asking God for things, I thank God." This was such a wonderful sentiment, Keith. As I get older, I try to tell myself to quit ruminating over the past or worrying about the future, and to instead appreciate what I have in the present. There's a sense of stability and confidence that comes from being grateful, that can't really be found if we're constantly resentful, or anxious, or unsatisfied.

[@walkmonkey7]

I love seeing Angela in this type of situation is really refreshing. We get to see her intelligence better than when she's in "silly mode." Keith has been one of the most consistently authentic people at Smosh that I really think encouraged the Pit crew to be more authentic in the beginning. And nowadays he's been hilarious on camera and I can really see his returned passion for Smosh. Shayne really fits the name of the backbone of smosh. He's a phenomenal on-camera leader than makes his other cast members shine. While he may not be intentionally leading, he absolutely supports them to make them their best and always gives them the credit they deserve.

[@pierremaiden]

September being the 11th month ? Angela : ''11/11/11 , always remember''

[@frodastic]

11/11/11 never forget (the day skyrim came out)

[@greylizard1040]

Angela always has such beautiful energy. I gotta say, when all of the extra cast came in they brought so much talent with them. I remember being super impressed.

[@Storming_edits]

This episode went from haha funny happy time to deep hard questions in one minute god damn

[@baambooob]

​@ville__i actually laughed reading this bc what? why did you even have to say this its good ig that you like the content you watch??? doesnt really disregard the quality of this video as well and both can co exist

[@leafyecat]

​@@baambooob its a bot just report it

[@kassiehill5259]

Angela is an actor!! They all are, but Angela is another level. Seeing her professionalism in a few random clips where it’s not for a normal video blew my mind! The research and energy she puts into her characters is unreal!

[@jaycemcqueen306]

“So about April 1st…”

[@travtubeshorts]

YAAAAASSSSSSS

[@SuviKorhonen]

It was not a Smosh thing as much as private people doing decisions about their life and how to come out with it. So I respect that it's not discussed.

[@p-__]

My farts are better than Anthony’s farts 💨

[@OlMotte]

@@SuviKorhonen while the marriage was and is a private thing, april first was pretty much a huge event for the fandom and pretty much the internet , I would like to know if it was planned to play out like it did, because wow it really had us confused and panicking

[@JrPeople64]

I was there man

[@Kinghonker420]

Fuck me, I love the dynamic between Keith and Shayne. Both of them seem like great people to have in your corner and it is so heartwarming to see Keith in Shayne’s corner so strongly.

[@TheLastMungebender]

Shayne ate a big ass piece of humble pie with that backbone question, this man saved the entire Smosh brand. Props to the people in the background, but hell does that man make every single video just that much better to watch. I never watched any Smosh content before Shayne and Courtney.

[@jaystar9852]

Same here, started watching smosh in 2019. First video I watched was shayne TNTL favourite pizza scene 😅

[@ND-kh5yw]

Same. He really honestly revived smosh and turned it into something i wanted to watch. Everyone deserves their flowers but shayne is so vital to smosh and what its become, the fact it was able to evolve at all

[@Jmg5594]

@@jaystar9852same here!!

[@MrRobot-jb5tI]

It’s interesting to see KZbinrs open up about their journeys and share their personal struggles, giving us a look at their lives outside of the camera, giving depth to their online personalities.

[@mowgli7_]

So I have a sincere question. Since KZbinrs talk about their lives beyond the camera and are not just characters we see, is it alright to build a little bit of parasocial relationship? I am not talking private stuff but yk

[@p-__]

My farts are better than Anthony’s farts 💨

[@clearlynotchloe]

@@mowgli7_ parasocial relationships are pretty much bound to happen, its fine to feel some sort of connection to the people that you watch every day as long as you solidly understand that you are not actually friends with the people you're watching, that they're performers, and respect their professional boundaries

[@sekkobryn98]

My favorite part about Shayne being their leader to them is the fact that he still refused to exclude the collective. It shows exactly the kind of character Keith and Angela are referring to. Angela, if you do read this by any chance, I had the same relationship with my brothers and I think we’d get along great☺️ and Keith, I’m so happy you’re doing as well as you are, your presence is always missed when you aren’t in the videos!!

[@Missritujain]

When Keith was expressing how he sees Shayne as the backbone of smosh too, you could see they both were at the verge of crying, what you couldn’t see was, SO WAS I 🥹

[@My0wnDrum]

Keith opening up here is really beautiful. I respect his vulnerability so much! 17:43

[@casey_bmay]

Hearing Angela say how she has this "little kid" energy come out after being so separated from her brother growing up hits hard, my brother and I are 8 years apart and didn't have much of a relationship until I was in my 30s and we had more of an even playing field with our life experiences. Her getting the chance to let that little kid sibling energy out with others makes me so happy for her, I need a way to heal my inner child like that!

[@5Amigos32]

Shayne being someone who has been there so long and is so talented and respected by the community also being such a welcoming and collaborative person is huge for smosh. He is able to immediately establish chemistry and make new cast members seem like they've been there forever for the fans which im sure makes them feel better and makes it easier for them to let their guard down and come out of their shell. Hes the backbone because he lifts up everyone else

[@maddielarkin7110]

The way that Shayne looked at Angela when she said she thinks of the cast as her brothers and sisters made my heart totally melt 🥹

[@kay049]

i just have to say that from the beginning, from what i saw, everyone immediately welcomed angela, thought she was so funny, brought an a great energy to videos. and has become a lot of people’s favorite new smosh member

[@crstph]

i think there was a period before she was familar where her energy came off to some people as trying hard or overreacting, before it became clear that it’s just who she is and quickly was overshadowed by loving that energy

[@Emily-tv1iz]

That 180 pivot from Keith explaining his battle with cancer and all the self reflection that came along with the journey to a viewer going "Angela and Keith are conspiring to take over Smosh Games thru the power of cheating, I know it!" is one hell of a whiplash 😂

[@BigCMiner]

It’s so nice to hear, especially from the other cast members now that Anthony is back, how much everyone appreciates how much of the backbone Shayne has been for a long time. And not saying it in a way like “yea people only watch smosh because of shayne”, but appreciating how much of a figurehead Shayne became for smosh during Anthonys years away and how synonymous his face has become with the brand of smosh. I know for a lot of people like me who started watching smosh after Anthony had left, Shayne is as much the face of smosh as Ian is or Anthony is, and im glad hes finally starting to get other peers tell him that.

[@Naniessss]

I always wondered how Keith felt being the only P.O.C on set all those times when he first joined. I’m happy he stuck through with it bc I love watching Smosh yes but, seeing Keith was like watching a family member on KZbin. Representation does matter and I hope he does know we love him for being him through it all❤

[@draisens]

That Shayne assumption of him being the backbone - that was INSANE!

[@AF2277S]

insane as in wrong?

[@draisens]

@@AF2277S of course not. Insane that Shayne is put in this awkward position. sure he knows of it - but showing on camera his reaction to it - that was the point.

[@p-__]

My farts are better than Anthony’s farts 💨

[@pegit_purple]

@@draisens yeah that is true. thats why im glad that keith stepped in and gave his perspective

[@StranglerSix]

Shayne is smart and understands that there's some truth to the assumption. But to acknowledge and accept it thoughtlessly is arrogance and goes against what being a backbone is: a support for everyone. It's commendable that Shayne never makes it about himself and highlights the ones who deserve more appreciation like Kiana, the editors, writers, etc

[@talkgomilk]

Keith’s outfits always make him look like a cartoon character (in the best way)

[@necroseus]

Yeah! In the sense that they're incredibly striking and filled with personality :)

[@joey_rd8901]

Now I am seeing THE REAL Shayne, Keith and Angela. The reel version of them just shows how talented and professional they are.

[@V_ol7wl]

I love keith's well spokenness and how he takes his time to be more insightful. We love to see this side of the cast!

[@MattFoyster]

Keith, every time you are in any sketch you make me smile and laugh so much. Think you are great bud and the strength you have shown going through all your struggles and still smile is amazing

[@theepoopydoodoo]

Keith and Shayne have known each other for nearly 10 years, and what Keith said was so touching. Especially since we know Keith and Shayne often play to each other to make each other laugh. Angela's take also furthered how appreciative the Smosh team is.

[@PhDincriminilogy]

How is everyone in Smosh so adorable?? Love them all so much 💖🧿🌼

[@PhDincriminilogy]

@ville__ Why are you spamming Anthony’s channel with the same comment?

[@cineaste485]

Something is really special about Keith not being ashamed to say he prays and thanks God for things in his life

[@ND-kh5yw]

Keith, you are quite honestly also a backbone of smosh, besides your comedic, acting and musical talents you so recognise the way other people contribute and you're so giving of praise and so good at boosting people up. Like shayne, the way you laugh at and with others really raises the content and im sure makes people feel good about what theyre doing. Your personality is fcking rad. And holding it up all these years as the first person hired, going through your health issues and still being here, sticking with it despite often being the only black person in cast, youre the blackbone dude we see u and love u ❤

[@Chappy523]

I love that Anthony is back for the people that loved Ian and Anthony together. I became a fan after that. I love the whole cast and crew. One of my favorite things about Smosh is that they recognize the crew and show them gratitude (that isn't just a name in the credits). I've NEVER seen that on any channel, tv show, or movie. Major props for that.

[@xLuvandkisses101x]

Shayne being incredibly humble and ensuring his peers are uplifted about the leadership compliment, proves just how great of a leader he is

[@katiaunarynder9477]

I have to stop and take a moment to thank Smosh, 4 years ago I lost my husband and was going through a very dark time and my oldest son introduced me to Smosh. If it weren't for Smosh bringing humor back into my life I don't know if I would still be here. Especially Shayne he really brought a brightness into my life he is so funny and has such a great energy that it pulls me from the darkness. So anytime I slip back into that dark space I go and watch Smosh to bring me back out. So thank you for brightening my life with your humor. Thank you so much Shayne and the rest of Smosh !

[@JRand5501]

Definitely seen a beautiful and positive change in Keith. So glad to see him back more.

[@smoshandgrab]

my favorite assumptions episode so far! insane chemistry between these three 💗

[@janusclaymore]

17:28 Keith. What an amazing guy. Thank you for sharing with us, we love you!!

[@alexjames8328]

One of my favorite things about new smosh is the evelution of two best friends making skits, into what i like to think as a platform for fantastic comedic actors and artists. Seeing Ian take a older, mentor, leader, role and then Anthony also filling in, in that regard and really let these guys create some of the most consistly wholesome content ive consumed on youtube. Even when the comedy doesnt hit my taste or if i dont like someone's style of jokes it still has a layer of wholesome energy that just feels like hanging out with friends. I think thats what makes it work so well now. People will say shayne, the april first stuff, the Anthony comeback, or other things are the only thing that has made them relevant in this youtube space but i really think everyone has had their place in the creation of this awesome content. Its like playing a board game with friends or a karaoke night. Sometimes its akward and goofy but it can be so funny that you cry or have great moments that feel like you wouldve missed out on something had you not witnessed it. Youre all my favorite pizza place 👌

[@cab2100]

Been looking forward to this.

[@GuitarHeroRocks99]

You say that like you knew this video was coming

[@cab2100]

@@GuitarHeroRocks99 I did lol. They mentioned it was coming like over a month ago.

[@neenayannelli2334]

Keith saying how he thanks God made me change the way I think.

[@意地悪ちゃん]

Same. I’m not a religious person, but the concept of gratitude over wishful thinking is so huge for being more grounded

[@jennifervaughn2466]

I loved this part. ❤

[@EliSnyder8696]

Shayne, Keith and Angela are probably some of my favorite Smosh Cast members because of how down to earth and humble they are. I love hearing their answers to these questions and their experiences.

[@Emnms68]

Shayne really is the backbone of Smosh because he connects everybody and supports them so that they are able to do their jobs better and excel at what they do. Everyone works together as a team, and that team is made better by Shayne being a part of it.

[@jessliness3737]

i'm so happy to hear keith just speak so honestly. he has strength in his voice man and he radiates love

[@montygatwick1829]

Also just to reinforce the general sentiment here, I have so much respect for Shayne. He definitely deserves all the recognition he gets and more. Him, Keith, Noah, and Courtney were definitely the faces of Smosh for a long time and they kept showing up and bringing it even when they didn't know if they'd have a job the next week. It's all extremely commendable and I'm really happy they're getting recognized for it. I stopped watching Smosh a bit before Anthony left and just started watching again recently when he came back. It's very clear to me looking back that Smosh wouldn't exist right now if it weren't for them.

[@begonelily4497]

19:56 I love when the crew laughs and don't at all mind it, I really feel it adds to the vid

[@SpacedOut_Live]

So excited to hear assumptions about angela, i live for her reactions

[@GamingScot]

New Shayne guesses just dropped. Shayne guesses everyone's phone battery level

[@ishiddednfarded1904]

I was looking for this comment!

[@vagoerrante]

When Anthony left I did too. 2 or 3 years ago I rediscovered Smosh. Now I'm in love with everyone in the cast

[@JamaicanRain]

When Ian *and* Anthony leave, (well, if) that’s when I leave. Shayne and the rest of the hires/etc.’s content when I watch it makes me feel I’m watching content geared for kids as young as 3 to recent college grads 1-2 years out. I just don’t feel that vibe with Ian/Anthony content.

[@vagoerrante]

@@JamaicanRain bruh

[@MC-pt8kv]

Hearing Keith talk about his growth as a person was really powerful. I've always seen him as such a kind, light hearted person who's willing to center and support others in sketches and improv. The way he and Shane talked about Shane being the backbone really threw that into perspective for me as well. Keith immediately jumped to support and highlight Shane's role and Shane talked about how he felt his strength is playing off the rest of the cast and I think Keith has often been one of those people who can really set someone like Shane up. But even if Shane gets the laugh, the bit wouldn't work without the setup.

[@karmaellenberger9436]

I came into Smosh knowing Shayne, Courtney, Noah, Olivia, and Keith. And I'm ngl I was hesitant to watch with some new members but damn did they sneak them into videos and DAMN did Tommy, Spencer, Angela, Amanda, Arashas, Trevor, or ANY of the "new" cast members sneak up on me and now I simply can't imagine Smosh without them. I seriously LOVE Smosh and think they all are genuinely funny. The production and ideas they have are interesting and innovative. May Smosh live forever 🙏🫶

[@ajsierra1]

It's not that I didn't like Keith before, but this is the first time I feel like I've seen him be vulnerable and vocal without manking it just a joke. Now, I have such a much higher respect for him. Nothing but love.

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

I think there are some podcast episodes in the past that he's shown that side a bit but it's rather rare

[@ajsierra1]

@hernameispekka_Rebecca that's true. It's just over the years I feel like I learned so much about everyone else more than I did about him that it was harder to connect. He surprised me today for sure in the best way.

[@fififofum.]

i never got why people complained about just wanting ian and anthony because i think collectively the entire cast itself mesh so damn well with each other and create the best damn content

[@thestoockguy2255]

Angela's first assumption answered so many questions for me

[@LokisAngel]

I feel like I would enjoy hanging out with most of the Smosh cast and that is one of the things that has me coming back for so long.

[@wallacecorrea8468]

Loved the video, but it’s so funny seeing Shayne doing the psychologist glare at them when expressing love to him and analyzing it. Much love to you guys!

[@jamesaditya5254]

So weird hearing Joe Bereta being referred to as their former boss because he technically is, but he got that ultimate "your favorite uncle" energy that in my mind they were just bros at the office

[@imjustheretocommentate]

This was such a great group dynamic. The Smosh cast always has immaculate chemistry but this was a fun group to watch.