Working At Smosh Sucks

Don’t let the glitz and glam fool you- working at Smosh kinda sucks. Just ask Lisa from HR.
This video was shot with a very limited crew. All cast & crew followed all CDC and California COVID-19 precautions and filming guidelines.
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CAST
Lisa Van Lenner // / herestheproblem
Ian Hecox // / ianhecox
Courtney Miller // / co_mill
Shayne Topp // / shaynetopp
Damien Haas // / damienhaas
Jacklyn Uweh // / jacklyn_uweh
Spencer Agnew // / spennser
Tim Baker // / timschannel
CREW
Director: Ryan Finnerty
Written By: Sydney Heller & Olivia DeLaurentis
Editor: OnJonet Williams
Executive Producer: Ryan Finnerty
Head Writer: Monica Vasandani
Production Manager: Alicia Gaynor
Production Coordinator: Jacqi Jones
Production Assistant: Heidi Ha
DP: Brennan Iketani
Camera Operator: Billy Yates
Gaffer / AC: Dustin Bloodgood
Sound Mixer: Greg Jones
Art Director: Cassie Vance
Art Coordinator: Yasmeen Mughal
Art Assistant: Alex Aguilar
Art Assistant: Oliver Wehlander
Wardrobe: Lena Frostestad
Assistant Editor/DIT: Matt Duran
GFX: Brittany Metz, Winton Foulds
Content Manager: Kiana Parker
Stage Manager: David Hill
Executive Assistant: Sammie Miller
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[@claytalian9091]

Lisa completely disregarding Courtney "Freaking" Miller and calling him Shayne is actually hilarious.

[@riversong4972]

When she said "Can it not be Shayne" Shayne was literally suffering from success.

[@imanaruj8972]

How??

[@martinrudolph5938]

@@imanaruj8972 Cause shes basically saying she cannot stop herself from laughing if its shayne haha

[@randomlyable2015]

Little women by DJ Khaled

[@jewelssmith5715]

Honestly, they should do this as a series and and call it The Smoffice.

[@zyaicob]

There used to be a Smoffice bit going on and i wish they had continued it

[@BobSchrubbery]

please just fucking no

[@Goofygoober9087]

Yes ANNNNNNNND ⁿ⁰

[@draisens]

'Smoffice' -- now THAT was..... GOLDEN!!!

[@stephenparker1378]

*the smoshfice

[@jeremy-sens]

“Can it not be Shayne” is literally how you know he’s the funniest smosh member

[@anynonymous1585]

Damien: Lisa's great, but..." The people in the background: *this is my time to shine.*

[@MusicManG21]

Everyone is talking about Damien but the beat part at 2:57 when Courtney is dancing like a crazy person is AMAZING 🤣

[@sagegreeeeeeen]

Damien Professional Haas really dOeSn’T like Lisa……

[@kiara.516]

The battle between Courtney and CFM is probably the most real thing that was shown in the video

[@esinger23]

Totally

[@georgemitchell6856]

Courtney Micken Friller

[@kiara.516]

@@georgemitchell6856 lmao sorry, I mistyped

[@Tzgrey77]

FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT

[@mr.q337]

Their battle will be legendary

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Damien: *YOU'RE TEARING ME APART, LISA!*

[@Sonicgirl05]

This comment is so undervalued

[@shaymienchill.551]

if this isn't gonna be included in their next smosh pit theater reading segment im gonna cry

[@thestig8164]

I did not hit her..i did not... Oh hi Shayne

[@kingdomwaterr9790]

This is like the office but better

[@DinahAlthorpe]

That's from the movie The Room!

[@Sableguy97]

I'd like to believe Ian really does insist people call him "Mr. President"

[@skirshy]

I mean it’s right?

[@majdihaffar3799]

Is ian actually the boss? They sold smosh didnt they? Doesnt that mean he is just like them now?

[@maley2552]

@@majdihaffar3799 Rhett & Link who bought Smosh when Defy went under put Ian as the president/GM of Smosh

[@dika_hilman]

This video is a documentary

[@pamelah1220]

​@@majdihaffar3799about that

[@earth616sito]

I can’t be the only one who wants an entire series of this, right?

[@IceMetalPunk]

No, you cannot, and you are not. Series or we riot! 😂

[@crowfo1k]

SHAYNE DOING THE “wisa I did a big poopy in your office” ACTUALLY KILLED ME

[@jorgemoreno5587]

This is giving me a huge "The Office" vibe, but everybody is Michael Scott

[@marissav3083]

Same

[@abishaakmal7455]

and lisa is literally Toby

[@d3c3pticonnor8]

@@marissav3083 you cant compare office to smosh office is better

[@chocolatemetalmilk2685]

A great comparison except Smosh is actually funny

[@d3c3pticonnor8]

@@chocolatemetalmilk2685 THE OFFICE IS FUNNY

[@Pixelcraftian]

Smosh HQ is a very professional place

[@legendarystar3224]

Dang dud, you get around

[@pardonmy_existence]

But Smosh 4k is where all the craziness is witnessed.

[@mywife-3282]

Yes

[@daisywj825]

@@pardonmy_existence kinda true

[@Panda-uq7wc]

Fact

[@paulsaurabhs]

"Don't look at me" - Courtney Freaking Miller

[@corekidkyle7028]

Me irl

[@ashrafalibaig6097]

Now cfm is just ellen on set

[@AxxLAfriku]

OH NOOOOOO!!! Most people agree that my vids are the worst on KZbin. I agree to disagree. Please agree to disagree with the haters, dear sa

[@richardtickler5067]

This is an elaborate ad for the dont look at me tee that’s dropping soon

[@PraetorGix]

"Give me the bean water, machine. Engage!" is gonna be my only way of making coffee from now on. Even if it's never going to work.

[@PilinInkk]

Lol same

[@tomaszskowronski1406]

-What will it be Captain? -Bean water, Hot.

[@ChristianRobinsonforREAL]

Bean water

[@fishy5396]

When? Nevermind,just pass it :l

[@IceMetalPunk]

I mean... you can make it work with a little home automation :D

[@NexusTenebrare]

Missed opportunity for Damien to go: "You're tearing me apart Lisa!"

[@donniethekhajiit5252]

he already made that joke on TNTL

[@denguiao]

Conclusion: Shayne’s been a character all this time. CFM is real.

[@hansikursch484]

According to the lore, CFM is a metaphysical being who possesses shayne's body from time to time.

[@jerryosborne9982]

@@hansikursch484 makes sense

[@annaacorin]

“can it not be shayne?” oh i think it will be shayne

[@lifewithemann8510]

Why did she say that though

[@alainasemler1505]

@@lifewithemann8510 Bc she knows that it’s hard to keep a straight face when you’re in a scene with him

[@shafiquashairaproova967]

Time stamp?

[@alainasemler1505]

@@shafiquashairaproova967 7:36

[@apizzatopping]

They’re trying to convince us this is a skit when it’s actually a documentary. Lol 😂 please do more videos like this!

[@kentmcgowan4237]

I think this was actually Lisa's video resume. Ian probably found it and uploaded it as a "skit."

[@user-nm7jq1kx7l]

It's like the office but real 😂

[@GambinoTheGoat]

@@user-nm7jq1kx7l this is legit the office lol

[@elijahsmith3815]

Bro I heavily agree with this

[@JeskidoYT]

@@kentmcgowan4237 first time we've seen lisa so theory checks out

[@21acebig]

"Don't look at me!"- Courtney "Freakin" Miller. Why isn't this a shirt I would buy it

[@KS-xk2so]

They should keep doing this series, where we see the Office from a different employees point of view each time. For example, when we see Damien's view of the office Lisa is just throwing herself at him constantly, lol

[@drpibisback7680]

Shayne's is just black screen for the duration, then he wakes up on the set of The Goldbergs with people asking where that guy in the crazy wig went.

[@tret953]

“Give me the bean water, machine. ENGAGE.” Easily the most underrated line in this video

[@haydenreed3357]

Jacksepticeye with his dirty bean water

[@tootzy-the-roll]

Wait.. you don't talk like that to your bean water machine??

[@Phobie_2000]

If a normal day at the office is like THIS, I’ll move to L.A and audition in a heartbeat.

[@SilverWings_Channel]

Sameee

[@maczetamaczeta189]

If you like being punched in the face by the Human Scale and harassed by buffed dude in a blond wig, you're good to go.

[@taknarian]

@@maczetamaczeta189 What wig? Courtney Freakin' Miller doesn't have a wig on. It's just the top of someone else's head.

[@thepistachio6227]

Courtney Miller vs Courtney Freaking Miller was the fight I didn’t know I needed

[@Crugmulak]

Same, that was awesome how Courtney socked Shay- I mean Courtney Freaking Miller in the face and didn’t break her hand on CFM’s face of steel

[@Shadowlrd265]

Honestly, now I just want to see Courtney Freaking Miller be like Shaynes Mr. Hyde, where he just spontaneously turns into CFM and every time he does, actually Courtney comes out of nowhere and fights him.

[@danielgreg577]

Good morning, my friend, how are you doing, God bless you with happiness and success in your exit and entrance, you are a blessing, please send me a friend request, let's chat more💋🍺💕🥂

[@amiluvsyou3052]

I don’t think any of us knew we needed it

[@HelloIAmAnExist]

@@amiluvsyou3052 I did

[@kel69livelove]

" can it not be Shayne" is such a weird compliment to get.

[@imanaruj8972]

Why? I don't understand why she said that ?

[@kel69livelove]

@@imanaruj8972 because he was making her laugh too much

[@imanaruj8972]

@@kel69livelove well let's be honest he and Damien carry Smosh on there backs

[@kel69livelove]

@@imanaruj8972 i mean, i think each member plays a huge role since i have been watching since 2009, things change all the time. but I do think when those two are on the screen they are very goofy and like to make others laugh during the skits more than the rest of the cast.

[@famousstar796]

Man those speed walks. "Don't let her see you cry old boy." Nice!

[@Maddie-nn6vu]

Lmao I read this as he was saying it in the video

[@JoeBurgettMusic]

I just want to see more of Courtney “The Human Scale” Miller vs Courtney “Freakin”Miller. Lol Btw, I’m glad they roped Lisa into a sketch finally. She’s hilarious

[@amandaledezma2747]

Great observations - I agree absolutely! Plus Spencer eating a candy tongue on a mannequin XD what the heck lol

[@chuntingpoon7630]

⼁⼀⼁

[@csabalako1788]

Courtney "the Smasher" Freakin Miller vs Courtney "the Terminator" Miller at the ThunderDome! The fight of the century, buy your tickets NOW or live forever in Shayn.... shame!

[@andrewmcneill251]

It would be a better fight than Paul vs Mayweather.

[@JoeBurgettMusic]

@@andrewmcneill251 I saw two pigs fighting around a barn the other day. That was more entertaining than Paul/Mayweather.

[@mattsmythicmanamultiplex6295]

This seems like an audition for Damien's theatre career on broadway.

[@Ryanjleary]

🤣🤣

[@SecondEvilEx]

And I’m here for it

[@bryanpuckett9269]

I’m not saying I would watching a weekly “The Smoffice” episode, but I would 100% watch this series weekly.

[@CSterX]

"Ian's too formal, just call me Mr. President" epic

[@nothingnobody1779]

So they aren’t acting they’re just being themselves

[@goldenfyyt4084]

There probably are acting

[@slug9378]

@@goldenfyyt4084 WOAHHH WHAT THATS CRAZY 🤯

[@falsterino]

they seem normal to me

[@js0988]

Sadly yes, Shayne really is that annoying!

[@zeepbarf]

@@js0988 funfact did you know shaynes actually a very quiet person sometimes LOL

[@riftraptor7137]

The fact that Courtney and Shayne wrestled twice in the sketch I think speaks volumes to how their work days go lmao

[@Lovefilms99]

Only twice they HAVE been slacking

[@joshuachao6480]

*Courtney and Shayne wrestling* Shartney fans: WRITE THAT DOWN!!! WRITE THAT DOWN!!

[@tootzy-the-roll]

Have they? Courtney wrestle Shayne and Courtney Freakin' Miller.. Idk where you saw him wrestle twice..

[@davidmase2466]

What makes it even better now it's that they are married

[@DrFreezes]

Is that why Anthony left? Cause Ian won’t let him touch is feet

[@420jettt2]

He definitely touched way more than his feet

[@reginaldcopperbottom5254]

@@420jettt2 AYOOOO

[@TheAmazingCoochini]

💀

[@Nomgoose]

I need a BTS of this video because the bloopers have got to be hilarious.

[@CallowMichael1987]

anyone remember the actual BTS videos ?>?? ah the good ol days

[@JeskidoYT]

@@CallowMichael1987 until KZbin said "nah fam this gets low views time to quit" true story

[@KrisKamweru]

The existence of Damien and Tramien implies the existence of Mamien and Quamien and I want the entire expanded universe now

[@KS-xk2so]

Here after learning that Lisa is in fact NOT the head of HR at Smosh..... my world has been rocked!

[@bbdigitallab]

This is the most meta vid since the Tim sketch

[@Oddish_Gaming_News]

I can’t tell if this is a skit or this is just a normal day in the smosh office

[@smosh]

yes

[@gravityface123]

@@smosh very vague and non descriptive answer. Leaves room to interpretation on to weather it is just a normal day, or is actually a skit.

[@Puza16]

Yo congrats on Smosh answering

[@reeyazbasnet6178]

@@smosh love ur guys vids

[@Oddish_Gaming_News]

@@Puza16 bro thanks

[@Ilamarea]

"Can it not be Shayne?" and Courtney killing it as... her normal self. Love this!

[@GrayWoIf]

That pyramid scheme could work if you just shift the marketing. Imagine liquid melatonin.

[@christopherbartko6042]

ooooohh... turn that pyramid into a funnel! ... .. .because... it's upside-down... .. and... and funneling money into your pocket--- you know what, I'm ruining it.

[@mythical_pizza]

that is actually a thing. I shit you not, I was at price chopper last night, and right next to the 5 hour energies in the same bottle shape was like a sleep supplement. it was melatonin, B12, some root extract, and basically the same stuff in Theraflu PM that knocks you on your ass. It's real. also i tried it and slept like a hibernating baby

[@tommy_casual]

Neuro Sleep. You can find it at some stores. It doesn't work for me. But I can best describe the severity of my insomnia as "apocalyptic"

[@nelliegrace5108]

I know she has an actual job but I’d love to see more of Lisa!

[@camplemons5663]

“This certifies that *DAMIEN PROFESSIONAL HAAS* weight *6* lbs *2* oz. was born in this Hospital on the *31* day of *MAY* In Witness Whereof this Certificate has been duly signed by the Happy Parents Damien’s dad + Damien’s Mom”

[@Rawt173]

Damien: And by the way... if you would like an energy drink that will only make you tired, hit me up Insomniacs: I have been summoned?

[@christinajai5996]

I would kill for that sweet sweet sleepy juice

[@theauthorii1751]

Agreed

[@undeadedgy8436]

Smosh HQ is like a frat house but cleaner and they're still chaotic even when not drunk

[@bisbatron249]

This is 100% not a skit, and is an actual day in the life of Smosh.

[@k_Emptyhead]

I love how Ian acts like a common employee despite of being the boss of everyone on the sketch 🤣 I also lowkey wanted Lisa to say "I miss Sarah..." 🤣

[@Deity091]

What happened to Sarah?

[@CordyBrush]

@@Deity091 she left Smosh to pursue a different career, they had a farewell episode on the Smosh Pit channel :)

[@matthewwojcik576]

How in the world is it that Lisa is so funny and all-around awesome when she's in Smosh videos, and yet you still get the sense that she's likely one of the best HR professionals out there?

[@Quartz-GT]

So glad Lisa got a proper episode! Brilliant. Also shouting “give me the bean water” is my new favourite thing for the coffee machine.

[@darkunicornblood5140]

“Can it not be Shayne…..?” Then Shayne cracking up, killed me!

[@sydnergy]

Shayne and Courtney's friendship is complete goals and i love it

[@alterxade]

Oh. So _THIS_ is why Anthony really left.

[@herminendongo3402]

Damm

[@prparody2016]

Oh...

[@danielpleitez-martinez7638]

You thought lol

[@GamesbiteRtDL]

@UCghP30ZDOCS4uN6Uhjt-UCw Congrats you got 15k by just writing the same comment It's embarassing to be seen with you

[@goldenfyyt4084]

Yes

[@TheSuperchick2008]

"I've been waiting all day to touch your feet" hahaha Jackie and Ian in the weird foot relationship was my favorite part of this video. 😂😂😂 I think this is officially my favorite Smosh video. Can you make a series? The Office but Smosh. 😂😂😂

[@shaymienchill.551]

"is buzzfeed hiring?" LMFAOOOO

[@sagetatakis8258]

They are because people are always quitting it

[@MMK199715]

Ohhh THATS why Tim wears vests... he’s afraid of the navel

[@Alyssaishunting]

I die of laughter everytime I see Damien doing the thigh slaps, it has actually become an inside joke between my roommate and I

[@dudegamingproductions5459]

Same

[@PilinInkk]

Lol i wish I had that kind of bond. I envy you

[@becauseknowledge]

we discovered a new voice from Courtney, Shayne, AND Damien in this sketch. excellent. my collection is growing

[@aaryakulkarni2222]

When you realise The Office was actually inspired from Smosh workplace-

[@juliathomsen1204]

We need ALL of the bloopers to this 😂😂😂

[@averageotaku1993]

Watching this after Lisa was named actual HR of Mythical

[@icemage4893]

Can we get more Tremien, he is the most wholesome smosh character

[@tabithapeers-smith4013]

no one: Literally no one ever: Damien: B E AN J U I C E

[@pietraceroni8656]

RELEASE

[@Amaradeia]

ENGAGE!!!

[@sarahkeegan8359]

The CFM vs Courtney Miller fight is one of the single most chaotic moments in smosh history

[@IsaacWale2004]

Keep making short films like this! THIS IS WHAT WE WANT TO SEE!

[@bryh555]

Jackie should get an Oscar. She had to convincingly act like she wanted to touch Ian’s feet

[@christopherbartko6042]

PFFFFT!! XD

[@emilyclaire28]

This. was. genius. I want a full blown series of this - would binge it like it's The Office

[@phoenixblaze5491]

This is bootleg office. Mimics the camera style lol

[@brad_is_name2161]

a minute is taken away from my lifespan every time I hear them slap their knees

[@smosh]

same

[@nilkanchamusic]

@@smosh then how come you guys are still alive?

[@darkwolf13]

Man, they should do more skits like this. Because this feels soo accurate

[@helen.highwater]

As someone currently studying for an HR qualification, I can't tell if this video has made me feel better or worse about the career I've chosen.

[@thefrozenknight420]

3:55 gives the same feel as "there are no war in ba sing se"

[@ardysafian]

Courtney Miller vs Courtney Freakin Miller, truly a match of the century.

[@terendril]

The whole thing was hilarious, but the Damien×Lisa thing was killing me inside. Aaaaafg. Damn they both did duch a good job

[@piapinata6430]

We'd love to hear another PoV form other smosh employees 😂

[@decis.]

at Smosh HQ everythings normal. at smosh: *SCREECHING* *BABY NOISES*

[@ellirambler6160]

“tim tricked me into a pyramid scheme” got me-

[@maharjan_sakin]

So this is how the cast spend time in the Smosh office. Being themselves.

[@habadagaming7091]

First watch : Attention to main characters Second watch: The characters that are in the backgrounds Third watch : the workplace.

[@lineadumag]

Hoping they'll do a similar sketch like this but based on what's going on their writers room!

[@missmeowsby]

“Don’t let her see you cry old boy, don’t let her see you cry”. Lol This episode is gold!

[@mementomori3411]

Relatable

[@jessicaw9011]

"Is Buzzfeed hiring?" That broke me

[@OrionAmastacia]

We finally got our Lisa sketch!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@Drunkcat008]

"Hey dude, what's your dream job" *It's complicated*

[@legodcbricks3306]

I refuse to believe this is a skit, this is a documentary.

[@amadamiaaa]

No one is talking about the Spencer scene and THAT, my friends, is a crime 👅

[@MrTroubleHimself]

Jackie acting like Mort to King Julian 😄😄😄 Edit: 2:11

[@red.gem_]

this is the office but instead of 1 crazy person surrounded by normal people, it's a normal person surrounded by sane people

[@erastussimanjuntak9184]

Hey look! I'm doing that thing where I edited my comment so that some people don't know why I have so many likes!

[@d3c3pticonnor8]

He has a criminal record

[@vanjowandscher5152]

Ye me too!

[@charliebreland4068]

He’s not a real person

[@TheCommanderTaco]

Would love to see Tramien vs Damien for her love. Also why was Shane taking a dooky in the office?

[@valhalla9021]

@@charliebreland4068 r/whoosh

[@HrComic]

@1:31 Nobody: Shayne: Pretending to be a plane in the background

[@faintclapofthunder]

There's so much going on but Jacky wanting to touch Ian's feet is hilarious. She even begged 😹😹💓💓

[@mindyobidniz]

Omfg they need to get Lisa in more skits. She makes every video she’s in better.

[@austincross3001]

Honestly, The Human Scale is a great name for a wrestler.

[@DryBones271]

Shayne is morphing into Joe Exotic on steroids. he just needs a moustache!

[@DemonFireRain]

Congrats Smosh on getting an HR manager who's also really really funny.

[@rinmizuki3830]

“Can it not be shayne? “ At 7:38 got me

[@msuforever8402]

At 5:37 Damien talking to Jackie has me dead😂💀

[@Mskittenlover12]

Lisa just became the most relatable person at Smosh. Its all fun and games as a viewer but if these were my coworkers, I'd easily go insane.

[@cateyoung5705]

1:38 Shayne of course just staring at the fucking wall 😂

[@superby1]

This must’ve been so much fun to shoot. How Lisa got through some of these bits with a straight face is a miracle.

[@IceMetalPunk]

YES YES YES! Lisa's "performance reviews" on Try Not To Laugh are always immeasurably hilarious! I'm glad we're getting more of her, erm, "real life" experiences in the Smosh office 😂 If this were a series, I don't think anyone would complain 😁 Also, Tramien looks very familiar, but I can't place where I know him from. Was he in a movie or something?

[@jmbfin4372]

”We’re three feet apart but a world away”

[@luckyshot2574]

If I had a company, I would totally hire the Human Scale.

[@calebs6298]

Signed by the Happy Parents: Damien's Dad + Damien's Mom