LEGEND OF ZELDA RAP (Flashback)

Ian and Anthony look back on one of their first big music videos, the Legend of Zelda Rap!
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[@justin99000]

Jokes aside ian really did look good back then in his link outfit

[@topatsyn_]

couldn't agree more, he SERVED

[@GiggioGamer]

He still does honestly

[@irenic_raccoon]

​@@GiggioGamerHe's giving Dilf link

[@nizidafabie]

100000% 😭

[@AubryEscalera]

He still looks hot as fuck!❤❤

[@Asyssant]

Fun Fact: the woman who made the Ganondorf make-up on Anthony was in the show "Face Off," and a picture of Anthony (as Ganondorf) is in that show!

[@d.sadster5684]

Wow! What's her name? That's really dope

[@Asyssant]

@@d.sadster5684 Margaret Caragan! She’s in season 6! And Anthony is shown in episode one :)

[@leeks1408]

I thought she looked kinda familiar

[@blueberries408]

that's awesome, she did a really good job

[@Kataroon]

She is also the owner and lead Artist of the Makeup FX Company called PandoraFX. They are based in Vallejo and will have classes as well as network events. Some of the best people to work with.

[@TgIiDgUiS]

Fun Fact: I had that Ian Link wink picture tapped to my high school agenda back in the day…

[@TheLastSpider-Man]

Good times, good times

[@DanGamingFan2406]

Anthony is absolutely rocking that Tingle costume. Also, this rap is legendary. One of the greatest songs of my childhood.

[@luthert657]

With assassin's Creed 3. I remember when they just released the game. Memories 😢

[@dannyl434]

I don’t know how but he’s actually pulling it off, that suit shouldn’t look good on anyone

[@kaylawright8610]

​@dannyl434 it's the thigh seams, it's oddly sexy lol😅

[@watershipup7101]

He looks great in it.

[@GhettPhocqued]

Unironically had this song on my ipod.

[@bofurlong8944]

Anthony and Ian having an existential crisis over the possibility that Miyamoto could have thrown the game while in the middle of an unrelated video is great

[@megatronskneecap]

Anthony doing this as a fully grown man just makes this 40x funnier

[@supersonic20091]

Given that Tingle himself is in his 30's or 40's, also accurate.

[@LreemssKukn]

Would you like to come over and play Gacha Life?

[@Por-poI]

He was fully grown in the original video too lol hahaha

[@KingOfGaymes]

Were they not fully grown the first time

[@megatronskneecap]

He was like 17 lol@@Por-poI

[@sudokis]

Ian's absolute bewilderment at Anthony implying theyve had sex like he doesn't make a joke about it every episode

[@alexpetrov5461]

Joke?

[@rinzzzzie718]

​@@alexpetrov5461 😂😂😂

[@smosh_crone]

anthony calling ian a pillow princess was NOT on my 2024 bingo card

[@ionax3]

First submissive and breedable now this? Anthony what are u trynna tell us

[@vzade]

​@@ionax3I need to see what video he called him those things on 😂

[@lisa_vxng]

​@@vzadethats from the BTS to the apple vision sketch (i think??) but theres a short on their channel with that exact moment somewhere wait

[@davidcrank4512]

They may think the pop culture references didn’t age well, but to be honest that makes the nostalgia for those of us who watched the video when it came out that much stronger. The jokes serve as a really good reference as to where the internet was back then. To me if feels like a little portal to the past, the early days of KZbin. The KZbin where hating Justin Bieber and making Chuck Norris jokes were peak comedy. I think this video and the song are absolutely perfect

[@MrGksarathy]

Exact same reaction, honestly. Takes me back to my edgy teenage years.

[@onesaucdragon]

>Chuck Norris Now that is a name I've not heard in a long time...

[@Scrofar]

With you all the way. It might be cringey or insensitive in retrospect, but stuff like this is a massively interesting time capsule for what humor and entertainment was like back then. I think it's very interesting and even important to study from.

[@michiray1665]

100% agree. My kiddo came at me with a Chuck Norris joke the other day. I hit him back with so many. 😂

[@michiray1665]

@@Scrofarfr Ian and Anthony walked so all these others could run.

[@H3ll9_Fr13nd]

I have a confession This Zelda rap made me grow a bigger crush on Ian when I was younger cause he looked hot in the link cosplay

[@morgymae6419]

I feel so validated seeing someone else also say it😭

[@Meepers_the_Great]

Of course!

[@CelestiaLudenberg1122]

Me too

[@firerings129]

Valid, I think long hair fits him, he should let it grow. I would really like to see Anthony in the Assassin's creed outfit and Ian a Link outfit again (in like an actual well-made one not this wallmart one XD)

[@Sigita989]

​@@firerings129I don't think he like his hair longer he said that many times

[@JackieGoehner]

Ah yay!! I was wondering if we would see a Zelda Rap flashback! However, I didn't make the Tingle costume. I made Link, Zelda and Ganondorf (including the wig and headdress). Link's hat was indeed filled with thin plastic grocery bags; I opted for the bags instead of filler/batting because they could shape the cap better without making it bulky or adding weight. Even though I portrayed Zelda on screen, Kresta Ria Tabaranza provided the amazing singing voice of Zelda ❤ Margaret Caragan Aldrich did the fx makeup on Ganondorf, and Paula Barkley did the beauty makeup of myself and Ian (that 5 o'clock shadow, man).

[@liriodendronlasianthus]

Thanks for the info! You're gorgeous ❤

[@Corey91666]

Had a crush on your Zelda back in the day xD good old times. Greetings from Germany the costumes were great.

[@399-CY]

Thanks for the corrections and other info!! Always good to see more behind the scenes.😊

[@davidfitzpatrick8061]

Looking back, how do you feel about the face-licking and...other things?

[@NotafOffans]

You made our childhoods so much brighter. Thank you

[@mechamanmike2450]

Ian nearly busting out in laughter over his own fallout boy joke is truly peak smosh content.

[@raccoon_master]

Wait, which joke was that/when was that?

[@hadesisbaby]

@@raccoon_master23:26 it was just a pun

[@m00n.kidd03]

I did expect to see Anthony in a Tingle costume today.

[@darthvidar-spiller5343]

Impressive.

[@nikolaikester]

you must be a prophet then

[@LreemssKukn]

We love clowns

[@december_dawm]

As a Filipino, I read that wrong.

[@00piumoo]

Nobody asked you anyways leave

[@carmirhodes6851]

Okay, this really makes me want to see a Legend of Zelda reunion with Ian as washed up Link 😂

[@sagegreeeeeeen]

Courtney, shayne, chanse, Anthony, and angela (or Noah depending on characters)

[@Shik0njuul934]

Shane would be a good link ngl

[@tuesdayherrington7572]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@ath3na_plays]

Yes! It needs to start with all of them sitting down in the reunion set but Beetle runs and cuts infront of everyone to sit down first because he always shows up to the stables in botw before you 😂

[@belle326]

omg YES. and that can be the first reunion that Anthony does with them too! I love that

[@DarkDragonFirewing]

I'd love to see a music video made by modern Smosh! Especially with such talents as Courtney, Tommy, Josh, Angela, and Chanse on the team!

[@bethanypritchard2819]

Same!!!!

[@ibperson]

They had 3 music videos last year

[@joshwadsworth]

Shane would steal the show that man has closet rap skills

[@ibperson]

@@joshwadsworth Courtney always outshined Shayne in music videos (Shayne's good, but Courtney's fucking amazing) Then again, his verse in The Justice League Is Sad was amazing

[@thatonespoon_]

Courtney was just talking on Smosh Mouth about how they want to direct a music video this year 👀

[@psicoparkita]

This video also had an unitended huge impact on Smosh Games. Joven has admitted that when he, Lasercorn and Sohinki were asked how they felt about becoming Smosh Games and they realized that Smosh were the ones made this rap and immediately said yes

[@ConcordD0m]

I love how Erin is just sitting slightly off screen on her own

[@lisa_vxng]

Just director things

[@lezzers2234]

Erin is slowly becoming a less overbearing more likable version off Stevie from Mythical. I appreciate her being there

[@sailorgallifrey1365]

Say what you will about Stevie, at least she doesn’t have toxic ideas of what masculinity should be

[@lisa_vxng]

@@sailorgallifrey1365 I don't know Stevie well enough so I'm gonna go the other way - what did Erin do/say?

[@jannatulshoilee1443]

@@lisa_vxng she said adult men shouldn't have stuffed animal, or that she would rather sleep with a man who has a fleshlight than someone who has a stuffed animal (there might be something else, but that's all I can think of)

[@cougrs48]

Back then, I was literally trying to catch at least every three episodes, because of our poor dialup internet and library only access we had. The Power Rangers, Santa Claus, the Christmas stop motions were top notch. Especially the Fun with a Condom bit, was top man. You guys will always be legends!

[@AlfSandvich]

I love when Ian and Anthony dress up to match the theme of the video

[@liriodendronlasianthus]

The bananas were the best

[@mcconnll2]

@@liriodendronlasianthus or bring in elements to match it like the toilets seats 👌👌👌👌

[@katacombb]

you know how a baby cant recognize its dad without their beard, thats how I feel about Ian in this episode

[@YTFlove4ever]

"Wait rock not real? If rock not real, how there? If not rock..... cake??" While Anthony looks like a confused baby 😂😂😂 Kortney killing it with the editing😂

[@YTFlove4ever]

​@gurlllwut3555 oh oops! Edited the comment to Kortney killing it with the editing!

[@riannekaiba9608]

Can confirm that at the time, these jokes were a hit. I cosplayed Link and I ran around singing this song at conventions when I was an annoying younger version of me and everyone would crack up and join me. I have such fond memories of this video and those times that I'll show people in my life now and the aged pop culture references hurt all of us lol. I STILL love it though and would love to hear what the song would sound like if you were to write it today!!!

[@sera.tonin.]

this song has lived rent free in my head for YEARS

[@blaze048]

Same,and honestly it still is

[@lezzers2234]

Yeah it's iconic and also it was so catchy I watched that video so many times

[@starknit]

this parody was an essential, core part of my childhood 😭😭😭 possibly shaped a huge chunk of how my humor is now even as an adult

[@bananaxsplitt]

the zelda rap truly became a core memory for me,, i remember when it was released during my peak zelda phase and i thought it was the catchiest thing on earth. my parents hated when my sister and i would play it on repeat, but we persisted. true character development.

[@Yellowll544]

yeah same, it's something that will always live rent free in my head

[@kennethlastinger5116]

Being a classic smosher. Its nice to be in communities so old and having seen the certified classic, this was indeed a classic Its magic seeing them again

[@ninamae9189]

Kortney’s editing is superb as always

[@Mrbiggl35]

Ian looked hella good as link though

[@PatMahomesBurner15]

Let's go First Flashback with Smosh of 2024!

[@KingOfGaymes]

@DiegoCraft_MCthat sucks Anyways-

[@RAM-Shu]

Washed up link sounds like a good idea for a video

[@samg6940]

Zelda reunion episode when??

[@shanesloth4419]

13:05 Kortney, please don't stop editing, you're so hilarious i love it

[@Simonrays_1]

was about to say the editing is fire

[@nprnilk]

If Epic Rap Battles of History ever does a Link battle (like Link vs. Frodo Baggins or something) then they NEED to hire Ian as Link.

[@TheDukeDennis]

This is close enough to epic rap battles of history

[@ionax3]

So according to Anthony Ian is both submissive and breedable and a pillow princess. Much to think about

[@MostlyAnimatedSketches]

It's at least canon in Food Battle apparently

[@lisa_vxng]

So, so many thoughts

[@lezzers2234]

Yeah it's ok Anthony, Ian is also my unobtainable crush we on the same boat dude.

[@belle326]

@@lezzers2234lol I swear to god everybody be wanting Ian these days... Anthony was old smosh's hotty, but I feel like this time around its Ian.

[@aryan7767]

thats what happens when you get rid of that ye ye ass bowlcut@@belle326

[@GabyQ94]

This music video back then solidified my crush on Ian. When it came out I was like “yep, I’m an Ian girl”. I was in looove with his eyes 😅

[@anasianemo]

THISSSSSSSSS.

[@joemps]

It has me crushing on him still LMAO

[@jacobi1-kenobi]

This will always be my “laser beam pointed at the earth, gotta sing a song to survive” song , salute to the legends

[@belatedmedia]

One of my absolute favorite videos I edited with you bois!

[@ALEXBIGBLUE]

👏

[@stephanstanzione]

Belated Media is legendary!! Can’t believe you edited Smosh videos at some point!!

[@matt55800]

Finding out you edited videos for Smosh was crazy! Hope to see you make some more videos soon! Loved that Obituary pilot!

[@lisa_vxng]

not even 5 mins in and we're already talking about ian being a pillow princess,, this is gonna be Good

[@dedemianmia9854]

OMG you need to do a smosh live flashback with the whole smosh squad! intergalacwhip, hangman irl, and fastest reader are so iconic

[@cold894]

I love seeing Ian's twinkdeath, truly fascinating

[@deejandthemoon]

the death of a twink and the birth of a dilf

[@lexih1542]

Theory: It is necessary for Anthony to dress like an idiot sometimes because he’s just too pretty.

[@vzade]

I see you're Team Anthony. I'm Team Ian myself. But you know, they're both pretty.. silly. Ha. Haha. I'll see myself out now

[@lisa_vxng]

No but you're so right

[@DimitriEyonovich]

As if Tingle doesn't make him more pretty

[@Simonrays_1]

that's right, goodlooking guys can afford to look stupid once in a while. cuz they know reputation is not on the line lol

[@CDodger24]

​@@vzade I liked Anthony more too but I'm proud of what Ian accomplished when Anthony left the first time.

[@hayleydaises3368]

I was a big Ian girly in middle/high school when I first started watching Smosh and this video was my Roman Empire. I was unhealthily obsessed

[@olliek879]

Flashback with Smosh is just a brilliant concept, I'm so glad they're doing it! I started watching Smosh after Anthony had left and while I watched several older videos, I didn't get through all of them, so this gives me perfect insight into their earlier videos and makes me appreciate Ian and Anthony more. Also Kourtney's little notes here and there are hilarious!

[@megandismuke5124]

I, unashamedly, was very attracted to Ian dressed as Link for the Zelda Rap. And I know I'm not alone. 😅

[@mini-bear]

12:59 “If not rock…cake?” Props to whoever did these messages 😂

[@joec7217]

I absolutely would love to see a modern Smosh music video!

[@Zhivv]

It’s kind of insane how well the peak Smosh songs have stood the test of time, even if the lyrics are a tad dated, they still go hard

[@forestdodson3030]

“Spit on my ocarina and you can dance the Macarina”. Literally the only thing I could come up with to rhyme😂

[@soulx1326]

I remember being in like fourth grade listening to this and my mom found out. So, she sat me down and showed me the lyrics and was like "Do you understand how vulgar this song is?" I remember like being on the verge of tears and apologizing because I didn't want my mom to be upset with me and never listened to it again lol

[@LivvieLynn]

Remember Evel Knievel even being a pretty old reference when this video came out. He was more of a meme at the time than anything else. Sort of like how Chuck Norris is today.

[@kcam1717]

Flashback is my favorite show on Smosh right now. So good and nostalgic I love it

[@jannatulshoilee1443]

I was waiting for this one!!! So glad it’s the first Flashback of the year! Let’s freaking go!

[@tobiasvilainnewman3569]

The Zelda Rap was a massive part of my childhood, and it's basically how I discovered Smosh. I know every single line of the Zelda Rap by heart.

[@mrcwillis6970]

That is a epic rap. Still never get tired to listening to it. 💚

[@jannatulshoilee1443]

Ian, you're beautiful Also, we need a music video from you this year! Please 🙏

[@maria_dream10]

Ian being Link made me an Ianstan for life ❤❤❤❤ Damn, I love this.

[@Stuffdotcom]

I wanna see a 5 hour long flashback episode where they watch all of ghostmates

[@anasianemo]

I LITERALLY SAID THAT I WANTED THIS AND REWATCHED THE ZELDA RAP LIKE 4x YESTERDAY. THE TIMING ✨✨✨✨ aaaaaaaaah im so happy. I just finished making my vegan burritos (first time eating burritos in general) so this is a perfect video for my dinner.

[@ЕленаАлексеева-в9р]

Bon appetite😌

[@radicaloctagon9449]

This is BY FAR my favorite series on all of KZbin. Makes me very happy

[@scarletkittyeyes]

i love how these end being the crew side eyeing Anthony and Ian for their legacy

[@NowhereMan35]

Seeing you two go back and give more info to these amazingly classic videos is everything my 15 year old self wanted! I remember when this first came out and listened to it religiously. Love you both ❤

[@kaylaxxoo]

I remember this video is what got me fully into Smosh. I first saw it when Robin Williams was reacting to it with his daughter Zelda. ❤

[@vzade]

He did????

[@kaylaxxoo]

@@vzade oh yeah. If you look up “robin william Zelda rap video”, it should be there

[@noel7215]

I’m 31 now and I’ve grown up watching you two. I’m glad to see yall are back!! This is smosh

[@kayleerodriquez9465]

The outfits, are amazing

[@unbid_smiles1293]

The fact that they have to question if we’d want another music video is insane (the answer’s yes)

[@SweetCarolineBAMBAMBAM]

2:39 Ian is beautiful gang!❤

[@Jakepearl13]

Legend of THE PLUG

[@brinwe]

yall could recreate or remake legend of zelda rap with courtney directing. she did an incredible job with anthony’s funeral. i’d love to see what she could do with music videos PLEEEEEAAASSSEEEEE !!!!!!

[@noluvBasil]

the legend of zelda rap was my favorite video as a kid! i’m so glad we’re rewatching this one specifically

[@ViKatamari]

Kortney's editing in this series is always top notch

[@jasonflores6000]

Love this episode so much can’t wait for another episode of “flashback with SMOSH”

[@anasianemo]

"If not rock... cake?" HAHAHAHA HELP I love the editing.

[@gjbsarmeri3957]

L i n K more like L i n GAY is the funniest part by far

[@EmmaEmbla]

It is indeed a certified classic, it's even my dads favourite Smosh video! And you two would be silly if you think we wouldn't want more music videos!

[@MCAiryn]

I honestly think that Ian was perfect for the Link role. If there is ever going to be a live action Zelda movie, I want him to be Link. But only after he shaves his beard.

[@NeoScreamo]

Its so good to see you guys being back together. Such a blessing.

[@nathanrogers8523]

Ian makes me laugh so hard. The part where he realized how it feels to be a cosplayer. Literally just put danny devito qoute moment right there.

[@GarouNevirs]

This was the first SMOSH video I've ever seen, back when it was released and got into the front page. Been subscribed ever since.

[@Dev_Soren]

9:23 You know what other moon is horrifying? The molestmoon you have in the upper right on the shelf. That vid was another golden one imo, even if it wasn't as S tier as the Zelda rap

[@clarktooncrossing3975]

Please make another Smosh music video, I legit miss Smosh music. Also, was really hoping you two would’ve acknowledged Robin Williams watching and enjoying this music video.

[@Chrispypapas]

god i been waiting for this flashback omg :") i had used youtube to mp3 to put this+firetruck on my phone yeaaaars ago bc i was a child with no money, i hope to see a flashback for the firetruck music video one day too! yall genuinely made some bangers

[@bigalsretroroom]

It's been 12 years since the original song dropped and I've had the chorus as my ringtone for that entire span, over multiple phones, no joke.

[@probablyapomegranate3896]

i hate i have to stop watching part way through. I very much want to see the rest of this. I played this song on repeat for like an entire year. Still one of my favorite songs of all time, the production value on all of it is clearly on display. So glad to be here for your futures.

[@ShanZa99]

Ian is a pretty boy supremacy

[@leishamonster]

This was my favourite one you guys did, when I was younger I brought the song. I still sing parts of it till this day haha. I hope you guys do another music video

[@andensmirfre]

I loved the original, imma relive it

[@greenleopardy6602]

Please do another music video! We need it for this new era!

[@anasianemo]

I commented this on the Zelda rap 18h ago “Kresta Ria Tabaranza Doesn't get enough credit for the Zelda vocals. I hope whenever they do a Flashback they shout her out.“ Oh and the other comment was “Ian is so cute ugh.” STILL TRUE STILL TRUEEEE

[@KO0LSAUCE]

Thank you for the shout out 🫶🏼 I was only 16-17yo then! What an awesome opportunity🥰

[@anasianemo]

@@KO0LSAUCEso cool! You’re such a talented person with such a great voice. ✨✨✨

[@Lunabyes]

3:56 has me sobbing Ians face i cant

[@sas-squash]

I remember watching it over and over, for a kid it was a true bop.

[@storingjazzinmycheeksforth5319]

24:17 ian was so close to say something COMPLETELY out of pocket

[@EmyN]

What was he gonna say?

[@BaawBee]

I remember when Smosh was considered one of the greatest youtube channels! I love that they came back

[@rosegoldrach]

i don’t just want a revived smosh music video, i need one

[@shyamet]

Truth be told, what I missed the most were actually those iconic music videos-

[@nachofast6144]

You guys mentioning and showing the old Smosh Games video was sweet. I'd give anything to see the OG Smosh Games people like Joven, Lasercorn and Sohinki back on the Games channel. The chemistry was unbelievable. OGSoG/Smosh Games crossover PLEASE!

[@antoramiyanto686]

it's been 12 years and i'm still enjoying the smosh zelda rap because i'm a 90s/2000s kid loving smosh videos with video game themed music video with more joyful and happiness about zelda... 😅

[@singenstattatmen5096]

Such an honest and mature look back, I love it... Also I remember loving this despite never having played the game. 😅 I also thought Ian was hot as Link and had no idea Anthony played Ganondorf until I watched the BTS. 😂

[@Confused_Master]

Considering how much they have grown as comedians and writers i'd love to see what they make if they did make a new music video~

[@monkebrainiac]

i was just rewatching your music videos lmao this is legit my favorite classic smosh video also them in the actual costumes 😭 i love flashback. its like a continuation of smosh is bored to me HAHAHA

[@creativespark61]

This song still holds up, I have been listening to it for years.

[@crodudebro]

Ian is the biggest Twink death 😭😭😭