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1:31-9:28 Armpit pics? / my_girlfriend_as_a_wei...
9:29-21:19 My cousin kicked me off Hulu / aita_for_being_petty_w...
21:20-35:53 Got my guy friend a better present than his gf / aita_for_purchasing_my...
35:54-47:16 My gf has weird home decor / aita_for_telling_my_gi...
47:17-53:51 My sister named her kids Standford and Yale / aita_for_not_keeping_m...
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[@cdm966]

I love the guy who is like “yeah my gf decorates her house with a bunch of weird childish stuff” and then proceeds to list a bunch of really cool shit

[@mouthyschannel2474]

I swear, the entire time I was listening like it's a shopping list.

[@hotsexyangel]

LMAO IKR

[@thespankmyfrank]

Right? I feel like that post has to be bait, like, that's all stuff Reddit loves lol. All that shit is cool haha. No way he actually thought having those things is childish?

[@Official_Rz]

Dude I would have that decor in my house, I love it.

[@anemonemilyyy]

absolutely, someone drop the link for that angler fish lamp I'm there

[@BluesJayPrince]

Damien is SUPER on point with the "boyfriend enters chat and ruins everything" theory

[@IraCanis1]

Except they just made assumptions (at least based on what shayne read, idk if the Reddit thread had more to it). The boyfriend popped into the story all of a sudden, doesn’t say if they were together prior and if it was their account (under her name). He may be funding the account too which is why he would have a right to kick her off.

[@BluesJayPrince]

@@IraCanis1 ok

[@IraCanis1]

@@merleginsbergofficial yes mer

[@DefaultName-du3kr]

@@IraCanis1 The story says they already shared the account before the boyfriend entered the picture. It became a problem when they were dating and she was cut off without a word. It's pretty straight forward.

[@honey.possum6351]

@@IraCanis1 i know i'm also basing this off an assumption, but the way OP was kicked off with no warning, ignored by the cousin, and then only addressed by the bf at first makes me think kicking OP off without telling her was his idea, and that's one of the most asshole-y parts of this. they could've talked to OP about it first before changing the password to see if OP would be willing to help pay for it, or even just told OP straight up what they were doing and if OP wanted to regain access they would have to agree to pay. leaving her in the dark and then jumping down her throat when she's rightfully upset by the lack of communication is so dickish

[@ladybugrocks1]

I just wanna say, I don’t know if people appreciate enough how emotionally intelligent Damien is

[@ashleyhoughton8592]

He seems very much a product of years of therapy and lessons learned.

[@Agentlefox]

And exhibit b; Scissor Pits

[@lazardox8769]

I appreciate his views. I just don't enjoy it when he inserts a lesson into a joke. He seems to have done that more and more over time. Edit to clarify: I'm not talking about this series specifically, because it is more of a serious conversation about things. He is great in these, but it seeps into other formats and videos where it's not needed.

[@nickdesjardins5987]

Yea I just started watching these after growing up watching smosh and wanted to check them out again and was surprised how smart and well spoken he is

[@hadesisbaby]

@@lazardox8769🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅

[@undead_corsair]

38:45 "I think the issue here is that she has a personality and he does not" God DAMN that was savage, 100% true doe.

[@QUEERVEEART]

trufax

[@LittleRedLemon04]

I’m picturing the random guy in Soul that was repeating “make the trade”. Hopefully he gets to flip his work station too like the guy in the movie and realizes there is more to life.

[@ExplainNation24]

Has anyone else notice that Shayne is looking more and more like a therapist as the series goes on?

[@melynlovestea]

That psychology degree is making an appearance

[@maimaibacay]

using that ba psychology to use lol

[@elg1400]

Good point! 🤣 I didn't notice that until you said something! That shirt is 100% giving therapist vibes! 😂

[@DMich829]

The outfits are getting more & more professional

[@beebipbooboop1007]

At some point he'll just look like Jonathan Decker in these videos

[@L0tss]

Angela and Damien are like the 2 halves of shaynes brain. 1 half is just screaming and the other creates weirdly sophisticated characters, and an occasional normal human thought

[@kimberlymej8584]

Love them too!!!

[@death8614]

So truee

[@Epik61]

Now idk if Angela and Damian are even real

[@juansaavedra145]

This is the best comment ever

[@angelinavaefaga4070]

@@kimberlymej8584popp

[@felixhenson9926]

As a fellow autist, i fully relate to Damien's distress at being misunderstood. Also, 100% i understand finance bro's mum's assumption his gf was autistic because i thought the same thing, but the difference is i get excited to discover someone else is autistic, he took it as an insult. Dude is ableist as well as an asshole.

[@bridgetcamobrat7900]

I never knew Damien was dx autistic!

[@felixhenson9926]

@@bridgetcamobrat7900 yeah i'm p sure i've heard him mention it in various videos!

[@foolslayer9416]

​@felixhenson9926 Also, a person in finance being an uncultured pissant. What else is new?

[@moa9677]

Exactly. Dang my hyperfixation is psychology, spirituality and all that has to do with the mind, soul and body. I can see myself have a big bookshelf with ONLY spiritual and psychology books on display 😅 Sure, sometimes I feel like I’m not autistic enough cause the stereotype of autism is having ”weird” interests, which I think is totally wrong. We’re all different you know. And we all show our Autism different because of upbringing, experiences, trauma etc.

[@meganthefencer694]

As a fellow autist, SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK!!

[@burnt0ast09]

I knew the "triangle guy" was Bill Cypher right from the get go and by Damien's eyebrow raise I figured he knew exactly who it was too. I was so glad we thought the same way 😭💀

[@cosmicspear1734]

Yep, same here! 😂👍

[@Ros3299]

i was half asleep watching this, never perked up so quickly

[@thisisnottheendofattum]

Angela absolutely slayed this epiode, "Bro probably walks into TGIFridays thinking it's a day care" and "They're gonna wish they were named Gap and Year" some of the best one liners of all time

[@18Hongo]

Her despondent "I don't deserve it" after the "gap and year" remark was hilarious. I get it. Sometimes you do something, and afterwards you think "I don't deserve a reward for this".

[@honeypunches]

@@18Hongo absolute queen of, “This is the cringiest one-liner of all time and deserves no praise but it HAS to be said.”

[@tunnelvision8537]

bro when she said "But SHayNe he works in finance!" hilarious 🤣

[@xryxix]

Hahaha all of this

[@Poisonwc]

OMG, yes!

[@hannahmcswain9144]

Neurodivergent woman here, and I just have to say how much I love Damien for not letting that autism line go. It’s clear from that story that the boyfriend sees “autistic” as synonymous with “incapable of adult relationships/life” and it made me really mad. Weather or not that woman is on the spectrum, it’s clear this guy manic-pixi-dream-girled her and she needs to leave. Thank you Damien, our neurospicy king.

[@jamiegdubois]

I’m a neurodivergent woman as well and I loved that part! Also, will definitely be calling Damien the “neurospicy king” in the future lol

[@yukumangorice]

i was just about to comment this but ill boost this instead because it was said well. i was also thankful for his comments as i felt hurt by ops views.

[@hotarubinariko]

Also, a neurodivergent woman and her space sounds awesome! My partner and I really struggle to keep a clean space so it honestly sounds more adult than ours. Lol I would love to be friends with this woman! Keep your cool house, ditch the deadbeat. That dudes the AH. Also, what is with corporate bs? My sister is in the corporate world and she would stress so much about how she appeared to her coworkers. I don't think I could make it in that world.

[@314rft]

To add to this whole thing about the misconception of autistic people being unable to live normal lives, as an autistic guy, at least for me, it's simply that initial steps are always the hardest for me because I just genuinely don't know what to do or where to go, and any big change brings about a lot of apprehension. Doesn't matter what it is, but getting a job and doing taxes and driving are 3 examples I can think of, and I have successfully done those first 2. Once I get past the first hurdle I'm mostly fine and can proceed normally enough due to that initial wall of sheer anxiety being behind me, *but that first step is always the worst* .

[@Wishfull171]

The manic-pixie thing has sadly blown up a lot and it’s weird how many people try to find or mold that in the partners.

[@UnBesoDeCristal]

"Does an adult even need decorations besides a few things here and there" truly described boring soulless empty brained finance bros so quickly. The type of man to relate to patrick bateman unironically 😭

[@thelittlestkovo8990]

Legit never understood the minimalism bros. Like, no, I use my desk for shit.

[@Zamtrios245]

Even Patrick Bateman has decorations in his house, this is just another level of soulless

[@Noxiousness]

I’m so glad the autism thing was addressed, as an autistic person, when I heard that line I immediately knew what type of guy this was and I’m so happy to hear someone I look up to talk about the spectrum like that. Thanks Damien.

[@OriginalAngster]

As an autistic person with the EXACT SAME TASTE in home decor, I too was grateful

[@renee1225]

i vocally said THANK YOU

[@hskatkat]

I did the math for the Hulu story. Assuming they have the $12.99 plan, and that the sisters and the boyfriend would split it evenly between the three of them, that would come to $4.33/month each. If the sister paid $400 on the $1200 loan, that means $800 are left. So the amount of months that woman would have to use her sister's Hulu account is 185 (rounded) months before her sister would have "paid off" the loan. That's almost 15.5 years that she would have had to "freeload" off of her sister to make up the money the sister still owes her. So yes, those people are not only socially assholes, but mathematically assholes too.

[@ondrejbronec837]

Mathematically it is even worse since you would need to include inflation.

[@riakun]

@ondrejbronec837 imagine if OP charged compound interest for every year that the cousin didn’t pay back the money. Like if OP treated it like how a credit card company would do. The math would be even more exponential then.

[@Ilovebooks31111]

They’re cousins btw

[@katy-168]

they're mathholes

[@celestecrabb]

The quote “there’s no point being grown up if you can’t be childish sometimes” has lived in my head rent-free for 10 years. Along the same lines is “when I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up”. There’s nothing sadder than shaming someone for having fun.

[@rainestar82]

that CS Lewis quote is one of my favorite quotes ever, and every year of my adult life it rings more true than ever. Especially after the last 3 years. Finding joy in things that are "childish" and having a second childhood is one of the best parts of adulthood

[@briannahelmso5139]

I wholeheartedly agree! Out of curiosity, are you referencing the Fourth Doctor with that first one? 'Cause I love that line as well 🤠❤

[@PandaMonium92827]

One of my favorite creators said I'd rather be an interesting kid than a boring stick in the mud adult😂

[@benwatson5236]

The GF in the fourth story is such an icon. I will admit personally, I’d feel a bit uncomfortable peeing next to a whole-ass shark skeleton, but this isn’t a knock on her character at all. I think she’s a badass for being so openly loud and proud about the things that make her feel alive!

[@thevenom2731]

I remember someone on Twitter took that quote and removed the part after "things", in an attempt to shame people for liking certain things as an adult. However, people noticed he wasn't using the full quote and called him out on it.

[@bramster21]

33:27 as a crocheter myself, I can say it took me 261 episodes of One Piece to crochet a sweater (including developing a pattern, testing, sewing together, etc)

[@imasinnerimasaint]

Plus good yarn ain't cheap.

[@vincentprice713]

You still watching it? Did you reach to episode 312?

[@bramster21]

@@vincentprice713 yes thank goodness the yarn was there to absorb my tears 😭

[@vincentprice713]

@@bramster21 Welcome to the I cried over a boat club lol

[@frankinsaneandmyrrh1202]

I knit and I would just like to say this is the most relatable measurement of time regarding making something I've ever heard lol

[@strawberrywolfcreatz5918]

The gf with "strange" home decor one had me because the comment the mom made of "is she autistic" hit me harder than it should've. I'm an autistic adult and that line had so much malice behind it imo. It's the whole seeing something outside of the realm of what you consider normal and then immediately jumping to autism or something else that is very "othering". The idea of "Well, that's not normal in our little bubble, thus something must be wrong with you". This is something I run into a lot in my personal life and it just hit me as really awful.

[@PidgeonRoost]

That entire story made me sad bc I heard the description and went “Yo, She’s just like me, maybe she’s on the spectrum!” because I was excited for her that she’s able to live with her interests. then of course balf way through seeing the idea that she could be being broight up as a Negative thing kinda just crushed it for me. very disappointing that she is surrounded by people who cant except her unique personality and would rather tear both her and autistic people down than love and care for her authenticity

[@LuckOfTheRoll]

I honestly cuss that woman through the screen because the gf is clearly someone with her shit together and trying to put her down like "is she autistic?" For liking what she likes and taking care of her space is a ridiculous thing and speaks volumes on the true character of her and her son

[@Lucifersfursona]

Fasc terror of shapes and colors strikes again I’m feral and easily frightened but hey at least I’m not dead set on making sure my house and everyone’s passes the paper bag test.

[@notavampire_]

Damien"s openness and overall positivity about being autistic and autism in general will forever mean the absolute world to me

[@travistownsend5207]

He totally gets us. I left a job once because of exactly what he said. They misunderstood me and refused to let me set anything straight.

[@lunaas1029]

I’m autistic and in college and at first it was really hard for me because I felt like I was so misunderstood but people like him really help me feel like I’m able to express myself

[@Pokesatsu96]

same. as an autistic myself it gives me a better outlook on life to see him so positive about it.

[@sp00kyg1rl]

Same, I’m autistic too and I love Damien ❤

[@Kian_Riddle]

I've been lucky to have found 2 jobs that work with me and understand Autism. The others I had to leave because they were trying to "fix" and "cure" me.

[@sydneymitrecic]

"If I may, I think the issue here is that she has a personality and he doesn't" That analysis was absolutey perfect😂

[@mra_babybunny9490]

32:50 "that's a boring hobby done by boring people" - I hear, as I kept crocheting with tears in my eyes

[@evelyndavies448]

I had to put my hook down...😭😭/j

[@sleepynoveray]

I think the boyfriend of the “weird home decor” girls only wants her to have her “quirky” behaviour when it benefits him, a manic pixie dream girl situation

[@angelmoon33]

The boss update. Because of how creepy and obsessive that guy is, it makes me think that he got her pregnant on purpose as a way to keep her tied to him forever. Which is a very scary thing to think about.

[@jdsmall13]

The guy doesn't seem smart enough to me to think that far ahead. It probably was an accident, but you never know sometimes. Scary shit out there though

[@natkatmac]

​@@jdsmall13oh baby trapping is one of the oldest tricks in the books for selfish dumbass dudes

[@kokokasturi]

I thought so too. The way that guy was so obsessed with the boss, I wouldn't be surprised if he had done intentionally to trap her with him untill he finds his next new toy.

[@tamalahale6160]

Exactly, the fact that the events to them getting together was so rocky, to the point that she found out she was pregnant, that means he was not only trying to get her pregnant, but as he was still married sleeping with his ex’s boss as they were going through counseling and that’s why he stopped going.

[@tamalahale6160]

Exactly, the fact that the events to them getting together was so rocky, to the point that she found out she was pregnant, that means he was not only trying to get her pregnant, but as he was still married sleeping with his ex’s boss as they were going through couples counseling and possibly reconciling and that’s why he stopped going.

[@bruna7947]

Im so glad Damien called out how ableist that mother and boyfriend were in the story with the apartment decor

[@char1211]

The mother might not have had bad intentions though! I can definitely see it having been a genuine question and the boyfriend taking it as an insult because of his own prejudice

[@bruna7947]

@@char1211 oh okay, i see what u mean! You're right that is totally a possibility based on his behaviour

[@lithepanther]

I mean I think there's a huge difference between what I would find acceptable for myself and personal friends and what I would want coworkers to see

[@Picachki]

⁠@@char1211That’s rather presumptuous of her. I’m on the spectrum and I just feel it probably wasn’t said out of a loving place.

[@_Lesbian_Ghost_]

I haven’t been diagnosed with autism, but I’ve been suspecting I might have it for quite some time now and have an appointment to get tested. This obviously comes with a lot of research. Now from what that story explains this mother saw the girlfriend’s apartment, clearly felt uncomfortable towards the decor, and associated her negative feelings towards it to something else she saw as a negative (autism).

[@samanthaM7119]

My take on the girlfriends decor story: he can have a say in what her apartment looks like and is decorated when they live together and actually have to make accommodations. Currently this apartment is HERS and she can and should decorate it as she pleases even if it means her table is a whale shark

[@stinedange9152]

They fumbled this question… the issue is not how she decorates her apartment, but that she’s insisting he invite his work colleagues over to her place. She gets to decide how she decorates HER apartment. He gets to decide whether or not to invite HIS colleagues over. They’re not even his friends…he should get the final say on the professional image he puts forward. The problem was solved before she created it - he was gonna skip his turn hosting. And she got offended

[@kiwi9445]

she didnt insist they host tho, she just pressed to know the reason why because he wouldnt say. and then he called her interests childish and implied she wasn't a real adult because of the way she decorates her apartment. he literally said "why does a grown adult need these kinds of things". hes an asshole for being ashamed of his gf

[@typicaljulik]

Better break up now since they clearly have different interests, cause its going to be a sh*tshow when they will eventually move in together

[@UnBesoDeCristal]

​@@stinedange9152They answered that though, explained not hosting wasn't a problem, him being not only a generic wet cardboard finance bro of a person BUT a rude little baby about his girlfriend were the problem. The fact that he is so ridiculously out of touch with the fact that people outside his soulless circle have interests is the biggest thing here.

[@raet6375]

@@stinedange9152 she didn't insist tho

[@gothicgrl69]

I need more episodes with Damien. His well-spoken manner is refreshing.

[@staceypendergraft140]

Agreed. He is wonderful.

[@maximillianfradiani2996]

Nope. Lost all respect for him this episode for criticizing someone’s reactions to a gift. Fuck him.

[@maximillianfradiani2996]

@@staceypendergraft140was. Not anymore. How dare you criticize someone’s reaction to a gift. Fuck off.

[@dykevader01]

The "I noticed skinny people have ugly armpits" made me know it's body shaming due to insecurity.

[@h.r.9563]

100 bucks she's thicc or overweight.

[@kayleighgould3793]

Yea it was the fact she specified skinny. If it was just “some people have ugly armpits” it would still be weird, but different

[@gwenethp511]

also the fact that she referenced watching TLC 600 lb Life. Definitely a body shaming thing.

[@chai_burns]

Yes and I'm also willing to bet that these aren't just pictures of random people. These are pictures of people she envies, i.e. celebrities, relatives, friends, colleagues and other "role models" that she feels she can't live up to in terms of beauty standards. She's the sort of girl that gets on instagram and scrolls on people's feeds privately chuckling to herself about how ugly so-and-so looks in a bikini, or mocking someone's clothing choices or hair styles - putting others down to make herself feel better. She's not someone I would want to be friends with.

[@talic-os5899]

Yes yes yes. Still weird to feel it about armpits, tho. I think it might be that little fat blob that hangs there when you wear something sleeveless

[@NonsenseWithGlasses]

The saddest thing about the Stanford and Yale story is that, if/when the kids don't get into an Ivy League, the mother is going to abandon them. Her children are objects to show off, and if they're not good enough for her she doesn't want them, just like the rest of her family.

[@fanpiresam482]

yeah that woman is a narcissist and will only view her children as extensions of herself

[@heatherhuck4939]

this!! plus how self serving is it to name your kids after your own acompolishents?

[@aaxhrl]

one problem is people do get bullied a lot for names, if they end up to a school where the twins are bullied for their names, this can affect their mental health and they could do poor in their academics.

[@FootLucy1013]

not only that, what if they choose a different major than she wants? different classes? heck, even different clubs, she will still drop them

[@Chrissykat24]

What killed me is that the sister ragged on the one brother for dropping out to help their mom after their dad died. Are you kidding me, she apparently does not care at all about any of her family even her mom.

[@lesbianslipknotfan]

the autism comment upset me as an autistic person with adhd, but hearing damien be so kind about it and explain that autism is not bad made my day. i love this guy, he’s great

[@johnhill4937]

The sister, Katie, from the story about the kids being named Stanford and Yale is out of her flipping mind! She blatantly disrespected her two siblings because they weren't as successful in school is her and she never had to apologize for a single thing SHE sad but almost as soon as someone fires back at her all of a sudden she expects an almost immediate apology?! Who in the world does she think she is?!

[@kaytiebishop8829]

Regarding the update from the woman who divorced the stalker, I'm surprised they didn't mention the possibility that he got her pregnant on purpose to force her to stay. He is definitely in the head space for something like that.

[@daniellemichael1]

OH MY GOD I DIDN'T EVEN THINK OF THAT

[@roofth]

😱

[@v.connected]

Why does that sound so incredibly possible??? My heart BROKE for the OP on this one.

[@rhiellelove]

That was my immediate thought. He's shown himself to be exactly that manipulative and obsessed with her. Him being in therapy and "long distance" sounds exactly like what the boss would demand of him in exchange for a relationship with the child.

[@talic-os5899]

​@@v.connectedOP dodged a bullet. She warned the boss, and that's all she could have done. Now it is time for therapy and healing.

[@liluziintrovert]

"And a weird triangle guy" I love how you can immediately tell Damien knew it was referring to Bill Cypher

[@WyattWinters]

He’s even called “weird triangle guy” in the show lol. Felt a little on the nose

[@EveryOtherUsernameWasTaken]

And what a coincidence that they go on to talk about the name “Stanford”

[@bekahswanson]

@@EveryOtherUsernameWasTakenexactly my thoughts!! lol

[@sunnyostrom4898]

I think the "save my gift for last" wasn't an asshole thing. I think she was just thinking, "If he opens mine near the beginning, any gift he opens after that will not be treated with the appreciation it deserves."

[@emilyesnyman]

I thought the same thing

[@ErimlRGG]

Yup, I also can see that but if she thought that then is very reasonable that she could also have done the thing they and reddit mentioned, telling the girlfriend "hey, I know he really wanted this and the opportunity came up. I know is a lot of money and I don't want to make you fill obligated but would you be interested in giving it as a present from both? You can join with however much you can afford and it's ok to pay me later if you can't right now". That would have changed everything. I hope she was just clueless on the effect her actions might have and she wasn't trying to outshine anyone. That's why I think is very valid for the gf to be mad and OP should acknowledge that and apologize

[@escarche9753]

But how is that reasonable? Why would she pick up the slack for a person she doesn't know, that person is just a partner of her friend. Following the same logic she could have the same talk with Tom's mom or dad as their gifts were as much outshined and she probably knows then on similiar level, lol. No. X is giving a gift to Y. There is no place for Z person anywhere in this equation, unless the gift relates in any way to them. In this case, it clearly doesn't. The girlfriend has right to feel a bit hurt, but she could at best target those feelings at Tom and his reaction, not at the innocent, selfless gift giver.

[@idontknowyou3427]

Damien: Crochet is a boring hobby done by boring people Me: *slowly puts down crochet hook*

[@aether1356]

I loved hearing Damien addressing that autism comment, and being open about being on the autism spectrum, as someone who was diagnosed autistic as an adult, I really appriciate hearing people talk about it in a positive/neutral way instead of only ever hearing the negative.

[@schmidtbecky]

The autistic are among the geniuses of the world. I would rather listen to someone on the spectrum than anyone else. Their opinions and perspective is the truest form of reality.

[@lazylegolars]

@@schmidtbecky Sigh, that's a common misconception. Not all autists are intelligent. Being (highly) intelligent is just as likely being autistic than being allistic.

[@Lucius_Madison]

@@schmidtbeckymm some autistic people can barely go past a third grade reading level. There’s a reason it’s autism SPECTRUM disorder. I understand this was supposed to be a lighthearted comment, but not all autistic people are the same.

[@MissGourmetKay]

We are seen, we are heard, we are loved. ❤❤❤❤

[@mystichlo]

same, i love hearing other autistic adults, especially ones that i admire & think are super cool, talk about their autism/autism in general as a neutral or positive thing & also being so casual & confident about bringing it up. it makes me so happy :)

[@maddmakerstudio5758]

The conversations really make the "Reading Reddit Stories" series so much more fun to experience.

[@onyx2794]

Fully agree. I catch myself speaking to the screen at times adding my 2 cents and remembering wait I'm nit in this 😂

[@schmidtbecky]

Yes! I agree!

[@Free.zen.]

@@onyx2794me too, i feel like im hanging out with friends

[@laura1less]

And there's combinations of people for everyone. Like these three for me, are one of the best, they are very chill. Some combinations, for me, just look too much into things, and for some, that is ideal. I love it.

[@beancheesedip8337]

Having people to have a whole discussion with definitely makes this series infinitely better than a lot of the "top Reddit posts" videos on YT that just plainly read the post and maybe add a comment or two. Having that group discussion adds an interesting layer to it since not everyone will agree on every topic and they can throw out points that I may not have thought about.

[@joeparedes6974]

For the update at the end, I feel like there's a whole other side of the story, the bosses. It's very possible that the boss just got back in contact with him because of the baby but isn't actually dating him. Some people just assumed she was in a long distance relationship. I know it's a little far fetched but crazier things have happened on this show.

[@joevictor53]

I love when Damien is on Reddit stories. He's just so understanding and can empathise with people really well

[@ojipon]

Angela and Damien are like the chaotic sibling duo I wish I had

[@diongrey5033]

Cool

[@erro314]

Anyone that is within a 20 meter radius from Angela instantly becomes chaos.

[@hystgs]

​@@erro314chaos and sibling energy

[@whoiselizabeth]

their so big brother little sister

[@LightningBlade1406]

Potentially my 2 favorite Smosh Members honestly!!

[@spencedbuddy6343]

Graduated with an associate's in cyber security today thanks to Damien. His openness about mental illness gave me the courage to get diagnosed and medicated. I entered a expedited program with WVJC and graduated with a 4.0. I literally just got back from graduation minutes ago.. All it takes is one person being honest to inspire others.

[@bekahswanson]

Aww congratulations!! I’m glad you’re doing well!! ❤️

[@Mazygolucky]

This is so inspiring! I hope Damien sees it!

[@spencedbuddy6343]

@Maz that would be beyond cool. I just really want the dude to know that all his advocacy is having real world affects.

[@sayo2990]

Congratulations!! This is so cool and I'm so happy for you!

[@hvnterly8388]

Congratulations!!! 🎈🎊🎉

[@Blue-kt1ed]

You don’t always give the best gift last because you want to outshine people, but because the opposite. It can be hard for the gift recipient to get something so big, and they feel bad about having lesser reactions for the gifts afterwards! At the very least, that’s the policy we use in our family, if anyone gives a BIG gift it is expected for them to arrange for it to be last!

[@blammmed]

right?? thats where my mind went to as well

[@Ivy99999]

I knew Damien had a lot of "nerdy" stuff at his house, but finding out he has a lot of antiques and spooky furniture just made me love him that much more 🖤🖤🖤 hell yeah man!

[@IzzyKawaiichi]

That Stanford/Yale mom has no other personality traits, and she knows it. She's made her academic success her entire personality so any perceived criticism of that makes her defensive.

[@lilyrolyat6726]

I thought that too lol, say you have no other personality traits without saying it

[@sweetembrace6706]

not just the mom, both parents. lmao

[@kloeerane9261]

Angela breaking down the difference between ‘child-like’ and ‘child-ish’ was so peotic for no reason. she’s making me feel feelings

[@staceypendergraft140]

I find Damien so interesting and insightful. Such an amazing person.

[@maximillianfradiani2996]

Nope. He showed his true colors with this out of touch criticism of someone’s genuine reaction to a gift. He can leave forever.

[@nerdiwolverine]

In regards to the watch story, I went through a similar thing where I got a friend a gift that he really wanted but what I did differently from the OP in that story is that I went to my friends girlfriend and talked to her about it beforehand so she didn't feel overshadowed or give it to my friend before I could. That whole situation could've been handled better

[@HPOL001]

Sidenote, it's adorable and endearing that both Angela and Shayne are aware of something that Damien just bought for his own home decor.

[@honeypunches]

I thought the same thing. It was such a wholesome reminder of just how close they all are as friends, not just coworkers.

[@chalkietigger4650]

For the Stanford and Yale story, are we forgetting they went to Stanford and Yale and proceeded to be like "Oh damn, gotta make sure my kids are clear labels of our success"? It's like they are treating the kids as identity badges, and it's most likely gonna come down to bragging rights like "Oh, why did I call my kid Yale I hear you ask? Well, it's because I went to Yale, same for Stanford and the other parent! [insert posh laughter]" The kids lives are destined to be them going around and telling everyone they meet that their parents went to Stanford and Yale.

[@CharlieApples]

I agree 100%. It’s super weird and self-centered. Just imagine what it’s going to be like for those kids when _they’re_ applying to colleges, because I’m guessing they’ll expect them to go to Stanford and Yale. 🙄 That would be like working in the admissions department of a non-Ivy League school and seeing an application from someone named “University of Florida” (U.F. for short) lmfao

[@ComedyGlor]

either way u look at it it's gross. There's really no justification for naming ur kids in such a ridiculous manner and in that sense op isn't the asshole. They're gonna be her nieces after all so it's not like shes some rando giving her opinion

[@furygeist]

They have made Ivy League their identity and are now going to use their kids as proxies to relive the glory days. The kids are people to them, they are dolls they can ascribe their own thoughts and feelings and life goals on. I pity those babies so much.

[@McBehrer]

yeah that woman gave me HUGE narcissist vibes

[@Thunderclese3]

I love when Damien said "this is for me now." He will not be denied his high-five.

[@daveman-1997]

"Bro probably walks into TGI Fridays thinking it's a daycare" Angela's comedic talent is on another level 🤣🤣🤣

[@patiencekillz]

we need wholesome reddit stories that are designed to make shayne cry

[@abril9764]

yes please

[@sprkz_.]

YESSS

[@Mazygolucky]

Please!

[@jasmineberman2797]

That needs to be an entire Smosh Reddit episode all on its own lol

[@HeyyAdie]

YESSSSS ❤

[@lindseymassie9067]

Angela and Damien give big sibling energy. Like there’s a ton of love but also poking fun at each other.

[@samueljayachandran2849]

They’re both Italian so they might be distant cousins for all anyone knows

[@ordinarytree4678]

they even look alike! Similar mouths and dark skin around the eyes.

[@cienciandre]

​@@samueljayachandran2849Damien is German but whatever they are siblings in my headcanon

[@firmanchristiansianturi4794]

​@@cienciandreHe claimed he has some Italian ancestry

[@user-hq5qh1mq6s]

36:00 when Shane started describing the details of her decor, I was like oh she’s cool as hell

[@narratornate8841]

As someone who crochets, sweaters can take a year or more depending on how experienced, fast, and focused you are on crocheting the sweater. Even more if you decide to incorporate fancy designs and stitches. Also, I now want to try and teach Damien how to crochet.

[@bossboydrizzle8468]

tuck me in and call me a baby father Shayne is reading us bedtime stories I love this show never stop

[@Josieeeeeeeeeee]

this comment made me emotional

[@swagmeister3000]

@@Josieeeeeeeeeee i cried fr

[@Elstree]

As per your request, from this point onwards I shall call you: “a baby father Shayne is reading bedtime stories I love this show never stop”. Have a nice night, a baby father Shayne is reading bedtime stories I love this show never stop.

[@justkiddingnot1913]

You gotta add a comma between baby and father😂 I read it wrong every time I read ur comment

[@meowJACK]

🤣 I just woke up

[@iwqya_vlm]

From that intro alone, this pairing is gonna be great

[@hugs4stan]

agreed

[@AWSMhoozie123]

What I have for you today is a Shayne Top reading of chaotic reddit stories with a nice Damien and Angela pairing.... Bon Appetit!

[@Enderception]

I love the energy between Angela and Damien, they're such good friends and their little reactions they give each other while hearing the stories are so good

[@ronnieradkeswife]

the gf’s decor story really hit home for me! i genuinely feel so bad for her and hope they aren’t together anymore. i started doing taxidermy and found my special interest in dead things and bones 5.5 years into my relationship with my bf. he’s been SO accepting and has let me decorate so much of the house with my frames insects, butterflies, taxidermy and bones and is so supportive of my work. that’s the kind of person you want to be with! it’s our 8 year anniversary this month (:

[@emmaboswell5581]

Literally my favorite series atm. Suggestion for another episode: "two sides to every reddit story". Basically finding Reddit stories that are either officially or most likely related/the same story from different povs. Okay, love you guys!!!!!!

[@kmarshallx3]

Oh that'd be so fun!! Yes pls.

[@lilz]

Yes please!!!!!!

[@mrfrogkingg]

That is a genius idea, my friend

[@laurarenteria3346]

that would be so fun!!

[@foxfyre9908]

D I’m V m b. N. N cognitive I b no. 👎 b

[@cats1970]

That update was heartbreaking. Boss just got out of a divorce and got pregnant from her stalker. He's clearly very manipulative and intense. Boss will learn who he really is with time. I just hope he'll leave them alone when he chases down his new obsession.

[@JaneDoe-cv5th]

​@@TheGhostofAbigailMillswouldn't surprise me if he poked holes in the c*ndoms, or messed with her birth control. I hope the boss eventually gets away from him, and with the way he has been acting upto now I very much doubt his parenting abilities....

[@alyannahernal]

I'm so sad too 😢

[@newhampshirean]

What I find interesting is neither the woman (understandable given her current emotions) nor the cast here suggested what I felt was the most obvious: the boss is deciding to keep the child for reasons other than "she ended up actually wanting to have a relationship with him". The instagram post I don't think means all that much, honestly; he's a creepy man-child who "got one!" by trapping her this way, and it's totally possible he's overselling their current relationship in one-sided social media posts. I saw sooo many posts like that after graduating high school and into my 20s of kids from the Southern town I grew up in essentially "cosplaying" as responsible, Christian adults when they got knocked up a few months into a relationship. I'm skeptical the ex-husband has won over the boss so much as she has likely decided this may be her only chance at having a child, especially since there seem to clearly be conditions (he's moved away and is in therapy). Honestly, I think the OP should feel sorry for her boss, cuz she is now stuck with this asshole in her life. 😬

[@doid4354]

@@TheGhostofAbigailMills Reading this right after I finished season 4 of You. This dude is likely a Joe Goldberg (minus the murder Im hoping)

[@cas6359]

this was the saddest update i couldve expected

[@mamaof2528]

On the gifting one… I laughed so hard! We make it a whole thing of who “wins Christmas” within my family. But it’s never the most expensive gift, and honestly individual families/partners aren’t included in this as it’s just the gifts exchanged when my siblings/SOs/parents/niblings get together. My brother & SIL started it when they “won Christmas” by getting my twins crocheted hippopotamus hats when they were one because they were OBSESSED with the song I want a hippopotamus for Christmas. It’s always the out of left field, get everyone smiling and laughing, nobody would have ever thought of that but it’s absolutely perfect gift. This watch, while yes, expensive, obviously won his birthday.

[@shannongilligan930]

With the Hulu account, Damien made a really good point about there being a power dynamic and that made me realize that that was the reason I don’t ask for financial help from people. Also, never give money unless you’re prepared eat it, but if you’re going to anyway - summarize what was loaned, the reason and the eta of the repayment in writing (texts/emails/etc)

[@humps678]

One rule I've learned when it comes to money is "Don't loan it unless you can give it"

[@LizardKingRequiem]

Yall, an album called “fugly armpits” ???? She IS a huge body shamer, and compares it to “600lb life”which is just a 100% body shame program, thats disgusting

[@sageycakes22]

Not only that, she compared it to a train wreck!

[@fruityblue9784]

Yeah I’d be pretty out off if that’s how my partner liked to spend their free time. Heck nooo.

[@meowJACK]

​@@fruityblue9784exactly. Even though it's "weird" and relatively "harmless" in the sense that basically everyone can agree that armpits are weird/ugly in general, I still wouldn't want a partner who gets ENJOYMENT out of looking at other people's bodies for the purpose of thinking about how "weird/ugly" they are. Personally I don't think critically/negatively about other people's bodies at all and I'd never be able to derive any form of entertainment or satisfaction from thinking about how "ugly" any part of somebody's body is.

[@giselleq1695]

i feel like the fact it never crossed their mind says a lot of good about them as people HAHAHAHA

[@Free.zen.]

To explain the armpit thing, I think she’s insecure about her armpits, but she keeps a folder of (as she said) “skinny people’s wrinkly ugly armpits” because it makes her feel as though her armpits are more pretty. Also explains why she tells her boyfriend “ugh, your armpits are so pretty”, because she’s insecure about hers.

[@Spoonie86]

That theory makes a lot of sense to me!

[@WynnK_]

That would make more sense

[@MotaShotta]

Lmao what

[@Kstanimal]

Yup definitely what I was thinking too

[@PeterAtkinson]

Honestly, regardless of the reason, that wouldn’t bother me at all. I’d just be curious at her thoughts and would go through some photos with her to discuss the armpits together. Haha

[@angel-rs1cj]

Damien and Angela were the best duo for these type of stories. Damien brings the empathetic interpretations and Angela brings the jokes to back him up. Love it!

[@maximillianfradiani2996]

Damien lacks empathy. His criticism of the guy having a genuine reaction to the watch he wanted for months. Pathetic. Get him off the channel.

[@timeless2010]

@@maximillianfradiani2996 Damien's analyses and comments are the most empathetic on the channel, and possibly the world. What are you talking about? It was true, the guy could have been more appreciative of the handmade gift as well. It's not the reaction that is the problem, it's the comparative reaction between her gift and the OP's gift.

[@jessicavirden489]

"Kurapika is drowning in despair" goes completely unnoticed and im so mad about it! 😂😂😂 yes!!

[@blammmed]

RIGHT?

[@loublue22]

Thank you so much for not letting that autism line go. It was really upsetting to hear as an autistic woman, a big fear for many autistic women is that our partners will see our autism as a bad thing, or even worse, not even believe we are autistic to begin with. But Damien's thoughts on it were really grounding and validating. Thanks so much for being awesome, guys

[@jasperkanes8522]

There's hope for us out there! I'm autistic (AFAB nonbinary) and my partner absolutely loves everything about me including my autism. Also, I laughed about the boyfriend's mom asking if the girlfriend is autistic as a judgement - it's a funny inverse to my experience of being openly autistic and after a while of knowing me my partner's mom telling him she thinks he might be autistic too 😆(he's not diagnosed but it really wouldn't surprise me at all).

[@riakun]

I also completely agree with us. As another autistic woman, it was great (and validating, as you said) hearing Damien’s comment.

[@vizx6032]

That line really stuck out to me as well. Especially the comment on her being perceived as "cute and quirky" I often feel like Aspec AFAB individuals get reduced to being endearing and quirky. It feels very infantalizing, especially when the OP outright calls her childish for expressing what (in my opinion) looks like autistic traits.

[@gabriellagalli8564]

I'm on the autism spectrum along with exploring my gender identity(AFAB nonbinary) and that is my worst fear when I have my own place and with my romantic partner would think that's immature and changes his perspective of me when I tell him that I'm on the autism spectrum. Even now I worry that I'm too immature or mature, something that I'm working on the balance of. I hope the guy's girlfriend dumps his ass and finds someone who loves her for her.

[@KatNmouse962]

Tisum gal here as well. She needs to use that as a red flag test. I have a nest of stuffies and insects on the wall. Never date someone that makes you feel like you have to hide your stuffies.

[@bluexwings]

The family members pretending you never loaned them money is so real. About a decade ago, I covered $3500 in vet bills for a sibling. I hoped to get paid back, but didn't freak out when I wasn't. When I needed help in the same way, she demanded the money back in 2 months. (more than I made in 2 months at the time) When I brought up the loan, she insisted it never happened, and at the same time didn't count bc I never asked for it back. 💁‍♀️

[@brettthebest3978]

Sad just run from toxic people even if their family

[@radhiadeedou8286]

My SIL "borrowed" about $2000 from my husband, that's a lot of money in my country. We all know she's never giving back but he pretends that she will

[@stinedange9152]

If you’re lending money to family or friends, get them to commit to a date when they’ll be able to start repaying. Write down the amount, the date, and make sure both people sign in agreement. If the person is trustworthy, you’ll never have to produce that paper to remind them of their loan. If I were this woman, the solution is simple… “Yeah, I agree that I have no right to be on your Hulu account. Now can we discuss a repayment plan for the $400 you owe me?”

[@wkxeov6128]

gonna be honest thats on you. you did not push to get paid back in the first place. why would they expect to pay back for an emergency

[@UnBesoDeCristal]

​@@radhiadeedou8286and?

[@allisonkuykendall7418]

Literally binge watching all of these currently and I was like I really need Angela and Damien on one together! And THEY ARE! Ugh so excited

[@QUEERVEEART]

OMG literally same im just 5 months later lol

[@jayciekemp2135]

“scissor pits” that shit made me cackle😂

[@aliviapuhalla7986]

Honestly the mom’s reaction to the apartment 100% explains why her son turned out the way he did

[@garvwadhwaney306]

“Boy, I Love Meeting People’s Moms. It’s Like Reading an Instruction Manual as to Why They’re Nuts.” - Ted Lasso

[@vvronskyy]

​@@garvwadhwaney306obligatory ted lasso reference

[@samscott3505]

Notice how Angela makes the TGIF joke at 45:42 and sees how hard it made both shane and damien laugh and in turn makes her noticeably super happy, makes me so happy

[@samscott3505]

(Bc it is an amazing joke)

[@friedmiller9534]

Another banger from Angela honestly

[@julietalessandro3048]

when you look at damien’s face when he is laughing.. he makes the same face when he laughs at shayne’s jokes. i think this is a trio we never knew we needed until we got it

[@jamiegdubois]

Honestly, knowing you made a solid joke that landed and made others laugh (*especially* if it’s people who you look up to and/or are also really funny) is such a good feeling. It’s like an instant boost of serotonin!

[@allisonpozzo]

I related to her so hard there. It is such a good feeling to make a joke that makes everyone die laughing and sometimes you just have to bask in it a bit. Girl earned it!

[@helenlewis2510]

Last story the guy is basically Joe from You and as soon as he finds someone else to start fixating on, he’s going to drop the boss like a bad habit Also the fact is that the boss didn’t give op a heads up knowing she would eventually find out makes me think she’s not the best person anyway

[@kp2223]

Exactly! The fact that she started ignoring o.P after this makes me feel Like the boss new all along She was gonna keep the guy. Plus eventually this guy will become obsessed with someone else and ditch the boss

[@localqueer-here]

I completely understand the weirdness abt asking someone to open a specific gift last and kind of agree, however, putting myself at that party (guess I'm a sugar baby in this scenario idk), if I saw that insane reaction to her gift, I'd be sitting there like, "Thank GOD Cindy went last bc I could NOT have followed that up, holy shit." Like I'm just imagining having to go after *that* and it's mortifyingly awkward. I get the superiority thing, but also, if you know someone really well and you know that they're gonna freak the fuck out abt something, then I'd also put forth that there's a small mercy in making sure no one has to follow the gift that made someone jump over the couch. I don't know that the OP did it to be considerate of that or if she wanted the spectacle, but I can see both worlds. Happy holigays

[@Zwerfkat369]

Ok as a knitter not only is it time and thought but also money for materials. And I love how the sweater curse was brought up 😂

[@luckystudios9703]

IKR I was thinking of the sweater curse when he read gf's gift was a sweater she crocheted.

[@reckless_herb]

and crochet can’t be done with machines like there are alternative knitting tools that speed up the process. it has to be done by hand. that’s an incredibly meaningful gift to have someone put so much time into something for you. the gf gave a great gift, she should be proud of that

[@sub.titles]

yea as a crocheter, my wrist and fingers already hurt at the thought of making the whole sweater (ngl could just be my posture and grip) id be kinda hurt too if my bf did that though, i dont agree w what the gf said to op or how the gf handled the situation

[@maxpoorly]

My boyfriend crochets, and he spent a week making me this beautiful hat designed after my cat's fur pattern/color. That hat is literally one of the top five best gifts I've ever received. Crochet is such a beautiful art, and I love that my boyfriend took the time to make a hat with personal significance for me. Hopefully he doesn't stop crocheting me stuff, I already wear the hat almost every day.

[@Zwerfkat369]

@@maxpoorly aww that’s really sweet

[@megandavis1281]

i think the girl from the update really needs to look into how she may or may not have met her ex husband. stalking like that is not isolated, the want to obsess is not a one time urge. she might uncover that their “meet cute” was manufactured by her ex husband just like his “meet at the gym” with her boss was calculated.

[@bleppyboo]

Sadly that story was fake.

[@isabellanesheiwat8]

omg i never thought about that

[@EmyN]

Woah

[@_Lesbian_Ghost_]

@@bleppyboo No it wasn’t…proof??

[@emilyb3875]

@@bleppybooif that was fake, I wouldn’t describe that as sad at all. I would much rather that be someone’s creative writing assignment than anyone actually go through that in real life

[@daidreamweaver]

This is also my favorite show! I appreciate how nuanced your conversations are. I enjoy listening to everyone's takes as they go through the layers. I especially like how Damien's social awareness, emotional maturity, and intellectual prowess shine in these episodes!

[@turntapeover5749]

The more the story of the boss and stalking husband goes on, the more plot holes emerge and the more I think we're in front of fiction.

[@NadiaMattson]

like what i genuinly don't notice those things well im actually curious

[@crisnuaji6169]

Like the latin telenovela, where the plots is kept getting more and more, and my brain is like "Okay, that's it"

[@eidothea]

There’s strong evidence it is fictional

[@livialimaastrologia]

Idk, I've seen some crazy mexican telenovela drama in real life to believe this might be actually true. Like stories with unbelievable plot twists, that no one could see them coming. In my life I repeatedly say: who says life is not a mexican telenovela???

[@forkingsandkeys]

My sister wanted to name her first kid Baylor. My brother immediately texted her and told her that her kid was going to be made fun of. She picked Taylor instead and the kid is doing well.

[@Andyyoureastar]

A quick text changed someone’s entire life😂😂

[@e3po828]

this is so niche but this reminds me of the episode of scooby doo mystery inc with Baylor Hotner

[@wolfman100hits]

​@@e3po828for me I keep associating it now with the world of ice and fire and house of the dragon with the baby brother dying in child birth

[@queencatherineofaragon938]

Lmao, if she spelt it like Baelor it would be extra funny cause that’s a Targaryen name in Game of Thrones.

[@Pktommy1]

Baylor is actually a name though and not just a college. I’ve met 2 people with boys named Baylor and it definitely grew on me. I think it’s fine.

[@mthomas199]

As a textile crafter with the sweater story I can understand why the girlfriend is upset. Like a handmade item especially a sweater can be worth thousands of dollars in time alone not even factoring the cost of materials. Handmade items are so undervalued by people and is seen as cheap. It is so soul crushing to have an item that you spent months working on be discarded. I understand both OP and the friends gf, but my heart hurts for the girlfriend

[@YoYo_Ma]

Right! Not only that, but the boyfriend's friends seem really rich. The whole, jumping over furniture to thank OP (can you picture the handmade sweater getting stomped on and caught on the corner of the coffee table and being destroyed in the process?) thing irks me. Plus the other gifts were extremely expensive, but also art, which makes me wonder if they appreciate art, or just the ability to buy expensive things. Handmade things are art, and you're right, do and should fetch a pretty price. Maybe boyfriend and his friends are just shallow, spoiled rich kids and she's never gonna fit in with them Good riddance, I say!

[@ChronicF]

I mean yes I get where she’s coming from and we’ll, I don’t knit or crochet anymore but I do make art so I understand making gifts cuz I was always the poor friend, but she placed blame on her for knowing that she was poor. To place blame on her because you’re insecure about your finances isn’t fair

[@rebeccam439]

Agreed.

[@jenreii]

​@@YoYo_Mayeah, seems like she's in an entirely different tax bracket and is the only one of them that even registers how much money these people have to throw around.

[@Keeks492]

@@ChronicFl completely disagree. The girlfriend wasn’t bothered by the other expensive gifts. Only with the watch because she knew that was the one thing his boyfriend wanted the most. OP could have told her about it, or team up with her to put money together for the watch. OP didn’t do things right. She got the reaction from him that she wanted.

[@user-kt2ey8ko2u]

Angela killed it this episode she’s always funny but this was a great day for her comedy wise! :]

[@TheFittnixx]

The background laughter makes these episodes so much better!!

[@mushroomladyy]

the way the apartment decor guy described his girlfriend was so gross, he definitely just wants a “manic pixie dream girl” to be his accessory but have no personality of her own. she’s seems so cool and i hope she realizes she deserves better

[@carlosari5222]

I don't see that at all, the dude tried not to hurt her feelings, you can love someone and have issues with some of their things, he clearly doesn't like her home decor but never did anything to change it. He tried not to have people there, because he knew how they might react based on clear Finance stereotypes (that as an investment bank IT worker, i can confirm 99% of the stereotypes about finances people are correct) and on the fact that he brought one person there and they just commented on how they didn't like the decor. She wanted the truth, he gave her the truth. Now could he have been a little bit more carefull with his choice of words? 100% But to act like he is an asshole just because he isn't a crazy dude who likes dead bugs, animation and fucking random sea life, just proves the point that most of you "free thinkers" around here who are "open to anything" and are "woke" can be just as intolerable as the ones you complain about. Look at those 3, just because he said he works in finances they started making fun of the dude, saying he has no personality, he pbbly looks bland AF... you people are just as biased and assholes as those you are calling assholes.

[@tortillachips3911]

​@carlosari5222 bro why would he continue dating her (with, i assume, the intention to someday live together) when he can't respect her home décor? like he's clearly expecting her to change her style down the line and just hasn't started trying to convince her of that yet. i agree that it made sense for him to not invite his coworkers over, but it's one thing to be worried about how his coworkers will react. it's totally different to have no actual respect for her style choices. (he consistently refers to her style and interests as childish. he is not respecting her interests. he is respecting her personal space, which is good but very different.)

[@mushroomladyy]

@@carlosari5222 you shouldn’t be in a relationship with someone if you dislike and are actively embarrassed by their core interests. it’s not generalizing to call out someone talking about someone they claim to care about in a gross, disrespecting, ableist way just because he might happen to fit a stereotype. also “you people” really? that just immediately shows what kind of person you are. wanting a person to be happy and free to be themselves in a relationship regardless of their gender doesn’t make me “just as much of an asshole” as the people who are ashamed of their partners entire personalities and think them thinking they’re physically attractive is enough.

[@martophrenia]

​@@carlosari5222they started making fun of the guy because he sounded like a certified asshole, he called his gf juvenile multiple times for having hobbies? he's sounding boring, bland and mean for no reason at all. He's being intolerable and that's why people are being intolerable towards him, simple as that, so gtfo lol

[@robsonrobson9905]

Yeah, I got the same feeling. He probably loves having a quirky girlfriend except when her quirkiness doesn't serve him personally 😂😂😂

[@rileyromero5708]

These are my favorite series on smosh. Greatest background noise to listen to while staying busy

[@millietunks4441]

I really thought everyone would ignore that damien said scissorpits, im so glad they didnt 😂😂😂

[@erro314]

About that story with the home decor the autism line was so unnecessary. Being autistic doesn't mean you're childish (since that's what her partner is calling her) and liking certain things doesn't mean you're autistic. It honestly doesn't even sound like a special interest it just sounds like she is a collector and even if she is autistic her partner using it as a deragatory term is an ass move. And let's be honest taxidermied spiders and anglerfish would scare the shit out of a child.

[@EYESTRA1N]

Special interest* hyperfixations are more of an adhd thing

[@Slvt4Bread]

Literally the person below you was like "Omg as a person w/ autism it makes me so happy to hear what Damian said." Not that unnecessary, especially considering Damian is autistic and said he had all of the same interests/hyperfixations.

[@erro314]

@@Slvt4Bread Not talking about Damien, just the comment in general. The mother didn't have to make this and the partner definitely didn't need to add that as a degrading term because it clearly seemed like they used it as one.

[@erro314]

@@EYESTRA1N Yeah my bad

[@thatdamncrow9197]

@@EYESTRA1Nhyperfixations on a subject are more common with autism

[@elenabachmann7845]

Damien's thoughts about the autism comment were so well spoken and well thought out

[@alyssumalyjay]

Totally agree and I really appreciated his thoughts on that comment.

[@mushroomladyy]

exactly! when i heard the line in the story i was so grateful this was a Damien episode because i knew he’d call it out

[@Doodle_1019]

It genuinely made my heart flutter a little

[@thespankmyfrank]

Yup, I don't have autism but I totally felt that comment was so off and a total red flag (as if the rest of OP's post wasn't a red flag, but you know what I mean). Damien explained it perfectly.

[@multifanderisverycrafty]

Yeah! As someone who’s on the spectrum with an interest in doll art (repainting Barbie faces, making clothes for them based on outfits from popular media, making wigs for them so I don’t have to damage very expensive synthetic hair/ reroot their hair which takes a very long time), Damien’s defence of that girl’s house decor felt really good.

[@jessicavirden489]

I rewatch the Damien episodes time and time again. Absolutely adore him and his input!

[@AshatHome]

I empathize with cousin/hulu story. I have an estranged sister who behaves that way. Shes never been willing to help but she always has her hand out asking others for help and this only got worse when she met her husband. I quickly learned that you cannot be a lifesaver in someones life when they are an anchor in yours. Cutting off toxic family members isn't always easy but your own peace and sanity is worth it❤

[@PSPJDW9914]

I used to be an SA/stalking advocate so I just want to speak up and say that the most dangerous point in any survivor’s life is when they contemplate/try to leave, especially when stalking is involved. We can’t speak on the boss’ experience in the story or the gaps in the timeline but we can hope that therapy and treatment can bring peace for all parties involved. If you’re in a situation that feels unsafe your local crisis center can offer resources and help you safety plan. You’re not alone, it’s not your fault, and you deserve peace 💛

[@Wishfull171]

Yep, I think risk of death increases to 80% when you try to leave, the abuser has nothing left to lose in their mind at that point.

[@kasia2750]

​@@Wishfull171this is something that needs to be consistenly pointed out, when people try to invalidate victims of abuse experiences by throwing "so why you didn't just left", "why you didn't leave earlier" at them.

[@MissCaraMint]

@@kasia2750 Yeah. First they love bomb you so that you think they are wonderful. Then they isolate you so you have no where to go. Then they normalise their behaviour to you so you don’t realise anything is wrong, and by the time you do you have no one to turn to for help. From there on it's fear and the person telling you you deserve it until you at the very least half believe it. *shudder* And then there is the 80% statistic on top of that.

[@bluexwings]

​@@GamfluentIt's not pushing a narrative - it's sharing the facts. Many women are murdered while attempting to leave their abusive partners. It's important to leave as safely as you can, and have a plan in place. It's not as simple as telling someone to leave... There's often years of brainwashing and undermining that leaves people paralyzed. It can be very hard to accept the amount of danger they are in. Becoming aware of these facts can be the catalyst to getting out.

[@kasia2750]

@@Gamfluent everything is easy as long as you not the one to deal with it. Go and seek histories of women, who did what you recommended and then think if there is reason or not to be scared. My mum was one of them and my father throwed bleach into her face in front of my school, she have only her reflex to thank that she avoid it. Leaving is the right call, but it can escalate the violence and it brings risk, that normal person is not really able to mitigate (basicly u need security on you, but who can afford it?), even with help of family and friends. You need to be mentaly (and in any other way u can afford) prepared for anything, because Police do shit even after it get violent. If this change, maybe More women will make right choice faster, until then let's be harsher on the abusers than on the Victims.

[@gabrielladicarlo8287]

Damien and Angela give off sibling/cousin vibes so much it's crazy.

[@xryxix]

Yeahhhh I see that they got the eyebrows for sure

[@trishasurangana2278]

It's the Italian/German camaraderie 😂 /j

[@Mack10011]

all three of them (shayne, damien and angela) could literally pass as cousins if the wanted to

[@J.Blazer]

That intro was *so* "siblings who get along so well that it's annoying"

[@DelphineCingal]

I just love you so much, guys. You are so friendly and so aware of mental health and sensitive to others. Damien is my own personal favorite but you are all such great people…

[@hismajestycorintheus]

The way you guys referenced all of the stories together at the end felt so full circle. I wish I could sit on that couch and discuss these stories too. It feels like you guys are friends, not KZbinrs I like to watch.

[@isabellasarah33]

You know, it fills me with joy that everyone at smosh is just a decent human being - it’s so refreshing to be able to experience mature and emotionally intelligent conversations instead of the usual closed-minded crap all over the internet 👏🏻

[@kcmcyc]

Yess, I was thinking the same thing while watching this!!

[@cats1970]

apart from the family episode where they had some real uncharitable takes 😬

[@amyuhnguyen]

@@cats1970 agreed! I was gonna comment this too. I really couldn't even finish that episode.

[@ActuallyHoudini]

​@@cats1970like what?

[@allisonpozzo]

@@cats1970 See, I didn't mind that episode even if I didn't agree with a lot of their opinions because they were still being empathetic, they just had a different viewpoint because of their backgrounds. I found Ify's observations to be quite insightful. And I liked that they had opinions that were different from the majority, it was refreshing to see. They were still very mature about it and I found a lot of intrigue in the dynamic between Rachel having very strong family values having her be more tolerant of certain things contrasted with Ify's desire to have boundaries in the families and consequences for actions.

[@pumpedupbricks]

The most upsetting thing about that update is that the boss was just out of a divorce and (if I recall correctly) was in her 40's. She likely felt that giving up the baby could mean she never had the chance to have a kid again, and could easily have issues with thinking about her child growing up without it's father. I really do fear that this woman has sacrificed a lot of herself for the sake of motherhood :/

[@LittleAmyHe]

She’s 39 currently and she never wanted kids with her ex husband, who cheated on her and left her for a younger girl. Now that she’s pregnant, the ex husband is apparently causing havoc because he’s always wanted kids but she didn’t. He claims she pulled him along for 14 years. I don’t think she continued dating the creep on purpose. I think he baby-trapped her. Now she feels like she needs to give him a chance to have a future with this child by forcing him into therapy.

[@Makeup4ever5]

@@LittleAmyHeshe could be a single mother bc she essentially is bc it’s “long distance”. She clearly is more successful than him. She doesn’t need to be with a creepy stalker to raise her child.

[@CircusoftheMoon]

Or she’s a big fan of Haunting Adeline. lol

[@rugsforsale]

​@Makeup4ever5 Location is an important factor. It was never mentioned where they are, but there are still places and cultures that heavily judge single mothers. That may have influenced her decision to include him.

[@Zihnias]

@@LittleAmyHe How do you know? Can you share the link? This story is living rent free in my mind and I need to find the thread hahaha

[@thepyroghoul]

36:55 Dude, that decor is rad, and your girlfriend deserves better than you.

[@ParisFrog-ws6it]

i was crocheting while watching this and hearing crochet discussed was really funny. also never heard of the sweater curse before so i guess you learn something new every day lol

[@kaytlynhui7240]

I still can't get over last week's story about the woman who's husband cheated on her with her best friend😭

[@allisonvaughan5426]

RIGHT. I was hoping for an update!!

[@tayflowers13]

Exbff and soon to be ex found the post. Exbff is delusional and blames op for everything, I think. Op is feeling better and not trying to get with Jake.

[@Aa_battery07]

​@@tayflowers13thx for the update. I love ppl like you!!

[@kaytlynhui7240]

​@tayflowers13 I low-key shipped her with the brother. But I'm so glad she's standing her ground with the ex bsf and ass of a "husband".

[@tayflowers13]

You're welcome, I just couldn't wait myself so I had to go and read it 😁

[@MH1995]

“Dude probably walks into TGI Fridays and thinks it’s a daycare” FAN-FUCKING-TASTIC LINE!

[@aldorenteria5105]

I’ve been binging these vids for sometime now. Also have been following Smosh for even longer. I’ve always been a fan of Shayne and Damien. (Angela is becoming a favorite for these vids too) but today is the day i became a huge fan of Damien. Anyway this was an awesome little episode and this is a great series.

[@lalie5020]

I like how when Damien said (jokingly) "crocheting is a boring hobby for boring people", I just looked up from the crochet project I was working on while listening to this video 😂

[@azzygoh5662]

I was like "NO Damien!" Then Shayne taking a moment to do the mental gymnastics to understand Damien's "scissor pits" got me 😂