Was Buying Back Smosh A Mistake?

In today’s episode of Assumptions me and Ian confront your assumptions about our friendship and Smosh.
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0:00 INTRODUCTION
0:30 THEY GET INSECURE ABOUT THEIR FRIENDSHIP
2:30 ANTHONY FINDS IT HARD TO ADAPT TO SMOSH
4:30 THEY SECRETLY READ THE FANFICS
6:46 ANTHONY AND IAN HAVE KISSED
7:23 ANTHONY IS SECRETLY BISEXUAL
7:44 THEY GET TIRED OF "FUNNY ONE/CUTE ONE"
11:07 ANTHONY SECRETLY HATES IAN'S MUSTACHE
12:21 TOUCHED TIPS AT LEAST ONCE
13:42 THEY'RE EITHER CUDDLY OR CAUSING CHAOS
14:00 ANTHONY IS THE BIG SPOON
15:30 IAN GIVES POWER BOTTOM ENERGY
16:39 IAN SNORES LIKE HONK SHOO MI MI MI MI MI
19:34 ANTHONY MISSES IAN'S BOWL CUT, IAN MISSES ANTHONY'S EMO HAIR
21:03 90% OF THEIR CONVERSATIONS ARE REMINISCING
22:14 THEY HAVE NEAR IDENTICAL LAUGHS
23:21 IAN AND ANTHONY HOLD HANDS IN IMPORTANT MEETINGS
25:13 FOOTSIES UNDER THE TABLE DURING MEETINGS
42:36 ANTHONY REGRETS A LOT OF CHILDHOOD DECISIONS
43:57 GROWING UP IS MANDATORY/GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL
45:17 THEIR ON AND OFF CAMERA INTERACTIONS ARE SIMILAR
46:46 THEY HAVE CLEAR BOUNDARIES ABOUT THEIR PRIVATE LIVES
48:33 THEY REGRET WASTING TIME AWAY FROM EACH OTHER
49:59 ANTHONY: GUY THAT GOES MISSING/IAN: GUY RUNNING THE SHIP
51:24 ANTHONY IS SCARED HIS NEW EMPLOYEES/COWORKERS WON'T LIKE HIM
52:49 ANTHONY AND IAN ARE SOUL-TIED

[@AnthonyPadilla]

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[@blah__]

booo i want more smosh cast

[@bondickle]

Oh wow, they're literally the only streamers I could ever stand watching 😂😂 looking forward to seeing how big Hasan looks around that table LOL

[@p-__]

My farts are better than Anthony's farts.

[@Deadlyvoltage3]

@@bondickleliterally 2 of them are bad people

[@gothgay]

no vinesauce or jerma? 😞

[@Artizm_Music]

I like how every now and again Ian takes an opportunity to take jabs at family channels.

[@teckolsie]

rightly so, it's some of the worst content on the platform

[@p-__]

My farts are better than Anthony's farts.

[@gaminglegend]

Yet he's dressed like a dad from those family channels lol

[@ville__]

Don't translate भवतः हृदयस्य धड़कनं कतिपयेषु घण्टेषु स्थगयिष्यति, अस्य शापस्य मुक्तिं प्राप्तुं एकमात्रं मार्गं मम चैनलस्य सदस्यतां कुर्वन्तु ‎...

[@highdefinition450]

@@p-__weird flex but ok

[@brilab]

freddy krueger and mr rogers look great here

[@p-__]

My farts are better than Anthony's farts.

[@ReosirWasGone]

LMAOOO

[@reugtt65]

lmao the outfits 🤣

[@AnimatorsatWork]

Idk Anthony’s hair is giving Houdini

[@-OUS_J]

Rogers or White?

[@capta1n_cosmo]

“Why does everyone think we’re secretly fucking” Homeboy I could make a compilation of reasons why

[@lunieplays]

Please do. 😂

[@callous99]

That is so true.😂

[@ville__]

Don't translate भवतः हृदयस्य धड़कनं कतिपयेषु घण्टेषु स्थगयिष्यति, अस्य शापस्य मुक्तिं प्राप्तुं एकमात्रं मार्गं मम चैनलस्य सदस्यतां कुर्वन्तु ‎...

[@Undead_starfish]

​@@ville__I'll take my chances

[@pamelah1220]

Chanse during the halftime show: 👀

[@ninamae9189]

Ian genuinely answering “soul-tired” without question is so funny

[@theyfukenwmesubliminally]

My dude was opening up and got cut off. I was ready to get emotional. My man is soul tired, let this man cry, let this man be selfishly emotional and THEN comforted DESPITE it being selfish fir that moment, by someone that puts HIS emotions before theirs! Let this man heal dammit. Now im gonna start writing fanfiction but its just me parasocially psychoanalyzing ian based on the filtered persona he shares online. Hes istp btw. And yes only bc i said so.

[@GingerBreadSed]

@@theyfukenwmesubliminallydrop the link 😎

[@notmyhairyarmpits]

'Naps don't help when your soul is tired 😞'

[@Alonest155]

Ian was so fucking tired of that girl by that point lmao

[@tonyhokenson2580]

Honestly I heard Soul tired too and I was like "yeah i feel that, sometimes i get soul tired".Honestly a better question than soul tied.

[@smoshandgrab]

the dichotomy between the silliness and the seriousness is why I love you guys

[@jnicole510]

hi smoosh and groob

[@nicole-xx8xi]

hi smush and grub

[@ville__]

Don't translate भवतः हृदयस्य धड़कनं कतिपयेषु घण्टेषु स्थगयिष्यति, अस्य शापस्य मुक्तिं प्राप्तुं एकमात्रं मार्गं मम चैनलस्य सदस्यतां कुर्वन्तु ‎...

[@isabuur424]

Hi smosh and grab luv ur work

[@pamelah1220]

really enjoy your compilations

[@mindoveraaron]

I love the way the chapters are broken up so that it looks like Ian and Anthony spent a good 17 minutes discussing playing footsie under the table

[@ginghamswans]

HELPPPPP

[@hihowareyou8473]

timestamp?

[@thespankmyfrank]

@@hihowareyou8473 You can just look at the video if you're on a computer, the timeline of the video from circa the 25th minute until the 42nd minute is just "FOOTSIES UNDER THE TABLE DURING MEETINGS" lol. If you're on a phone it'd be in the description (this obviously also works on a computer, but the timeline is funnier).

[@hihowareyou8473]

@@thespankmyfrank thanks for telling me, that’s so cool! I don’t usually check the description but I’ll start doing that now for sure

[@Austioperosis314]

If I get to that point and it's not 17 minutes of footsies under the table conversation, I'm going to be sorely disappointed

[@bonesjones86]

I love how you’ve both become legitimately mature men while not losing your ability to provide ridiculous and fun content.

[@Leonicles]

I'm the exact same age as these guys. And man, they've aged like a fine wine 🍷

[@innavision1920]

I can’t believe these guys are pushing 40now. I remember being like 10-11yrs old watching them make their first YT posts

[@KimJiyeon678]

I think Ian has decided to make of ''you shut down my ideas'' a running joke because of the reaction he gets from Anthony each time he says it. Anthony takes it so personally lol

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

Same! Anthony himself has described it as he focuses Ians ideas. But that means that part of the ideas or full ideas will have to be changed or removed. That's not a negative thing or a comment. That's part of the process. But it seems to be a sore spot for Anthony that he doesn't want to step on (or be seen to step on) his buddys creativity.

[@hinasakukimi]

i love that ian is down to cause anthony a heart attack every once in a while lol

[@jabari.n]

timestamp?

[@loganpraz2566]

I think it’s because he feels guilty, he probably knows there were a few times or a few ideas where he took control from Ian, it wouldn’t hurt as much if it wasn’t true, so we know he feels bad

[@lukedmoss]

​@@jabari.nit's the very last thing right before the video ends

[@aaroncho4922]

37:05 "There's hope after twink death" IAN PLS 💀💀

[@kathleenmansure7416]

As Phil Lester said, he could enter "twunk birth" sooo. . .

[@grmpf]

I love that he says stuff like this in exactly the same casual tone as everything else.

[@pamelah1220]

​@@grmpf We stan an unbothered king

[@gwinnellheald8592]

"We're back"

[@sentientcereal]

For people who don't want to bring up the milk fic, they really like bringing up the milk fic.

[@veganmax8015]

Anthony's trying to get the numbers for his Smosh channel

[@carsont4625]

The part where they imitate the laughs with straight faces freaked me out idk why

[@alex-ml1pz]

SAME OMG

[@DinoDahlia]

Saaame!

[@ceciamairani]

And when they were saying it was different. They’re the same but different pitches 😂

[@Rachel_Owens]

Lol, I completely forgot that I submitted an assumption so when I heard my name I 'bout had a heart attack! But I got them to discuss their laughs in a serious manner and they still sound near-identical to me 😂😂

[@user-cu3sf3ky1h]

I laughed so hard HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@chickensandwich8808]

It's so interesting that Anthony felt he had to prove himself to the Audience. I get why he felt that way, but juxtaposed to just how happy the audience was across the board that Anthony was back and He and Ian were bringing back the perfect blend of new and old smosh... I don't think either of them realize just how much this era of Smosh is to the audience. Anthony doesn't have anything to prove to us, the audience, but he probably did have something to prove to himself. I'm glad he's getting better about that.

[@joevictor53]

I totally get it. I'm a newer fan who only got into Smosh recently because of their unscripted stuff like Smosh Pit and Smosh Games. I was aware of Smosh growing up but their sketches never appealed to me. To me, the newer stuff is what Smosh is and even though I'm subscribed to the original Smosh channel, it's the one I watch the least. I'm sure there are tons of others like me that got into Smosh for this stuff and I've heard Anthony say before that he was better at the scripted stuff

[@Maimai-ef6fe]

I literally cried when they announced they bought smosh and are friends again. I dont think they can grasp how much that means to the audience to finally see them together reconnected

[@cinemaker321]

I don't know, I definitely saw reluctance from newer fans at the beginning, upset that the rest of the cast got kicked off the main channel and the fear that Anthony wouldn't adept to new Smosh and just return to the old stuff. He had to prove himself and he did.

[@eliaxxz5360]

"Of course, Because my ideas are better" I love how comfortable they are now joking with this type of stuff. Anthony from 2017 would've had a field day with that sentence.

[@alanaperry7936]

I love that they found an answer for being soul tired.

[@belle326]

14:10 "if we were out on a camping trip... got lost in the woods... no power, no fire..." they have evolved so much they now write their own fanfictions. they are too powerful

[@joanahkirk338]

Skit ideas from this video: Ian and Anthony camping in the woods, 96ing each other in the tent as like, idk a bear attacks. Ian using Grindr and wondering where the straights are at Ian sitting on Anthony's lap to tell him how down bad he is for a girl

[@paulac6110]

And while sleeping in the tent Anthony is snoring like honk shuu honk shuu mi mi mi mi mi

[@brit1194]

bits flow freely in bit city 😭

[@patricija8530]

Anthony doing his laugh with a stone cold expression is one of the creepiest things I've seen in a while

[@_jinxi]

i thought that was the funniest shit ever, like how tf is he so good at doing the exact laugh with no smile

[@notsmiffy]

ian and anthony keep progressively getting deeper into their individual aesthetics and i love it

[@teckolsie]

Ian saying he's normal now because he got that review from his friends like he told us on Smosh Pit is so odd to me. He's a very complex person, I'm very intrigued by him. He just isn't someone who tries to make himself stand out, which something very different from being normal. Actually that's part of why he feels so different from other people. Idk I just think he's got a very unique vibe to him.

[@teckolsie]

@@theyfukenwmesubliminally I think that he's different from other online creators yes, but I also think that he is very unique as a person too. I've watched them for years and Ian is just so difficult to truly fully read, he's multilayered. Sometimes you can get a small glimpse of what is really going on in his mind, but it only lasts for just fraction of a second because he's so guarded. He's very intriguing to me.

[@aryan7767]

i think its cool to speculate but it can get weird trying to armchair psychoanalyse unconsenting people over the internet, and maybe thats the reason ian seems more guarded, especially with cameras on. But he seems very chill and practical@@teckolsie

[@hinasakukimi]

ye i love how lowkey he is but he's also so naturally funny

[@teckolsie]

@@aryan7767 I wasn't psychoanalyzing though? I was just saying that I find the ''normal'' comment he said his friends made about him weird because I always thoguht that he's very unique and in a unique type of way. If we really wanna go armchair psych, I'd say that what I think his friends mean is is that he's not ''eccentric'' , since eccentric behaviours are behaviours that attract attention and most times to me it almost looks as if he's effectively trying to do the exact opposite, by putting up a front that would discourage people from getting too curious and prying too much, because he's foundamentally very guarded. ... There you go now it really got deep 😁

[@iliveonatropicalisland6086]

I think it's just his way of saying chill and laid back? Not an over the top kinda person

[@bondickle]

Ian said "I do ironically say and now a silly one..." but it isn't ironic. It's him fully embodying being Daddy Ian, and we love our moustached papa 💕

[@p-__]

My farts are better than Anthony's farts.

[@reugtt65]

I think they both feel so much like dads in this new era. They truly are the dads of the Smosh cast and crew.

[@hinasakukimi]

lmao the way he can't admit he enjoys being a silly lil guy

[@bondickle]

@relon47 I guess after Anthony's funeral, Ian is technically "Father" 😅😅 I agree though about how lush current Smosh is. With the hiring of the trio (Angela, Arasha and Chance) and then Anthony coming back... magic has happened 💕

[@ville__]

Don't translate भवतः हृदयस्य धड़कनं कतिपयेषु घण्टेषु स्थगयिष्यति, अस्य शापस्य मुक्तिं प्राप्तुं एकमात्रं मार्गं मम चैनलस्य सदस्यतां कुर्वन्तु ‎...

[@Frozenfeathers_]

I’m so happy they did one with Ian and Anthony! I love these two so much and I hope Smosh continues to stay strong ❤️❤️

[@p-__]

My farts are better than Anthony's farts.

[@ville__]

Don't translate भवतः हृदयस्य धड़कनं कतिपयेषु घण्टेषु स्थगयिष्यति, अस्य शापस्य मुक्तिं प्राप्तुं एकमात्रं मार्गं मम चैनलस्य सदस्यतां कुर्वन्तु ‎...

[@crodudebro]

FRIENDSHIP ALWAYS WINS!

[@p-__]

My farts are better than Anthony's farts.

[@IceArceus_]

Chumbawamba's #1 fan is such a great friend!! ❤❤

[@angel_hmol]

The laughing with a straight face is INSANE IM CRYING 22:40

[@iliveonatropicalisland6086]

And he replicated that perfectly 💀

[@deedeeznutz28]

Very creepy

[@agrv1999]

I’d like to say that Ian saying they “queerbaited” is a bold statement, personally i wouldn’t call it that (i’m queer btw) bc the content wasn’t teased to be actually queer or appeal to a queer audience bc of it, it was more of a couple specific jokes they made to “please” the audience they already had that constantly pushed *them* towards that narrative. Still kudos to them for admitting they used that to their advantage but i think queerbaiting is a lot more harmful and it wasn’t what Smosh was doing :) Also loved the queer-coded segment!

[@hinasakukimi]

this!! it's a pretty healthy way of dealing with fandom like that imo. it lightly validates the people having fun with it and also pushes back against the people that get a bit too parasocial

[@magickaldust1213]

Lets not forget, real life people cannot queerbait anyway!!!

[@sherylfenner1983]

The Bukkake Elmo drawing episode, you could hear both your laughs, even over Shayne.

[@justins3136]

People thought you were secretly going at it bc society taught us at a young age that men don't get too buddy buddy with eachother, so when men do and act close, ppl assume they're gay and going at it bc "the only bond men can build is a sexual one" (TM). It's a regressive trope that hopefully we're finally starting to move past bc men need emotional and close friends to lean on too and that responsibility shouldn't just be dumped on the romantic partner.

[@rachelstanger6079]

That's actually so smart

[@neilashelbi5749]

There must be a compilation out there to prove to them that they have the same laugh in different pitches Like, they harmonise sometimes and it’s so funny

[@chaostheshark]

It’s interesting to see Anthony get red in the face while being super vulnerable. I ain’t alone in showing embarrassment on my face to those I cared for versus people I barely know.

[@meliskocak515]

man, anthony imitating their laughs w a completely dead face was real awful, love you guys

[@clairevamp]

Nicole is so freaking beautiful, Im so glad we get a Nicole cam now! And her voice is so soothing

[@CEOWitch]

Yessssss 🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼

[@abstractfriends6722]

ffrrrrrrrrrr!!

[@alessia5495]

A show with Nicole at the table with other people would be so amazing 😍

[@I_am_Lauren]

Ian saying shoutout to the ACES was the validation I needed. I feel all warm and fuzzy inside. The ace tropes are Garlic Bread, Cake and Dragons.

[@kelsey_0516]

Not me screaming cake!!! through the screen like they could hear me

[@p-__]

My farts are better than Anthony's farts.

[@frazzyblue1384]

ASFJAKLAKA I WAS LITERALLY SAYING CAKE AND DRAGONS TOO

[@nonyabusiness.]

@@p-__ alr fart fetish tumblr calm down

[@AJDudz12]

​@@kelsey_0516I knew I couldn't be alone in yelling "cake! It's 'I'd rather have cake'!"

[@peterptchronic9696]

"Soul tired" is very Ian coded tbf

[@jhonnylonny1916]

Have goku on next !

[@Whatzitooya891]

“I spend a Day with a Saiyan”

[@p-__]

My farts are better than Anthony's farts.

[@tss3393]

This just makes me want to hear a conversation between Ian & Anthony and Nick Landis & Scott Frerichs. One pair of KZbin funny men to another.

[@thelinktothegame6081]

@@p-__dude what are you on

[@lesliemorganking3283]

😂😂😂

[@seriousko9324]

The Ace thing: It used to be that Ace people would rather eat cake than have sex, but then "cake" as a colloquial term for ass became popular, and now it's garlic bread to avoid... THAT

[@user-dw1nf6pc6m]

the entirety of the assumptions just being gay allegations😭😭😭

[@mattiemiller640]

i love how ian answered a lot of the silly goofy questions so seriously i love him

[@jvand185]

I think Anthony having worries about his integration back with Smosh is completely valid and I understand it fully, however, I don't think he realises how much impact them buying Smosh back has had on the entire channel and its community. I came back to watching Smosh after years of not watching them because of Anthony, but stayed for the cast members. Now I'm just fully loving this new era of Smosh that brings me both nostalgia and excitement for new things.

[@EddieBurke]

The thought of a dentist being able to tell that a dude's been on Grindr is fucking sending me

[@DannyT-is-Free]

That’s a real thing though. Light bruising in the back of the throat is super visible for dentists. No judgement hopefully😊

[@JS-1222]

“But not the Ace Family.” I love Ian! 😂😂

[@bombchubowling7585]

Neither of them breaking for this entire conversation makes it so much more hilarious to me, this is absolute gold

[@TheAmazingCoochini]

“Why does everyone think were secretly fucking?” Oh, i dont know Anthony. Calling your best friend “submissive and breedable” doesn’t really scream “Im straight!” lol, just kidding. No matter if you guys decide to stay friends or end up something more, we all support you 😊

[@Am3lia77]

😂

[@drakevick1646]

Or making a song about it, too lol

[@crazyscarecrow8136]

Nothing gayer than the way straight male friends talk about each other

[@p-__]

My farts are better than Anthony's farts.

[@TheAmazingCoochini]

@@p-__ real

[@destall]

lets take a moment and appreciate Ian for really really really pushing and working to keep the channel alive.

[@leeleemarye7784]

‘They’re either cuddling or causing chaos’ - Someone make this into a fanfiction, Anthony throwing out ideas

[@wesleygoerzen-sheard5706]

why not both?

[@ver077]

Anthony demonstrating each of their laughs with a straight face was terrifying lmao

[@reallollabunny]

Anthony really, reeeeally likes talking about the milk fanfic. he hasn't failed to bring it up ONCE when someone mentions Smosh fanfic :D

[@chaostheshark]

It’s smart to say “when our first friendship ended”

[@solarstar882]

i feel so bad for ian and anthony during this, theres so many weird ianthony comments let them liveee

[@Michiko458]

I love that level of friendship when you can joke about relationships accusations. Because well you are friends after all and taking this stuff too seriously is not very good for mental health so I am glad they can openly joke about and don’t hold hard feelings

[@draisens]

Finally we have a Nicole cam. First time I came across her was that WMI episode - first one with Anthony. She's pretty integral to the dynamic.

[@vergelanime9145]

Welcome back to another episode of Ian and anthony do group therapy.

[@IrinaGreenman]

I love how honest they are that they've had two entirely separate friendships, very different in nature. Seeing two men honoring their emotional growth this way gives me hope.

[@heroichitsuji]

This channel is the official unofficial Smosh Fifth channel

[@sabarous]

Lol

[@jnicole510]

I was gonna say theres four??? But then i remembered ElSmosh

[@Sigita989]

​@@jnicole510with El Smosh it's 5. Smosh main Smosh pit Smosh games Smosh cast El Smosh

[@jnicole510]

​@sigitaj7018 oh. Well i guess the commenter should have said sixth then

[@SailHatinSoap]

They weren't counting El smosh I bet

[@jonaton7910]

47:57 pretty sure Ian's talking about Rhett & Link cuz I remember one of them mentioning not wanting to talk about something and to save it for the podcast on one of the Ear Biscuit episodes lol

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

same!

[@neilashelbi5749]

It drives me insane, how they kept all the silly assumptions, took them seriously and gave them serious answers -

[@Sigita989]

There were almost no silly assumptions. Alot about them being couple.

[@wingedambition]

It almost made me doubt myself because when i saw the "footsies under the table" assumption i knew we all knew it was a joke, but then they took it so seriously that im almost like maybe it wasnt a joke? but no i would put moneu on that it was

[@daisydrake2120]

to be fair reading the comments where they asked for assumptions SOOO many were like that

[@1800poopnow]

I like how Anthony is subtly getting Ian to engage in therapy without committing to therapy.

[@needmesomebones]

ian already goes therapy 😭

[@thespankmyfrank]

Huh? They've both talked about going to therapy. Do you mean... couples therapy lol?

[@mutantsandmemes]

Actually boys, the "identical laugh" the user was referring to was when you both make that choppy "eh eh eh eh eh eh" noise lol

[@marissaemily8452]

Piercings often build up dead skin cells and oil/sebum and make a white gunk that’s slightly off smelling. Nothing bad like an infection lol and with that info, I’m guessing Anthony doesn’t have oily-type skin. But cleaning it by rotating actually helps!

[@EmyN]

Really? But don’t people bathe everyday or almost every day?

[@liriodendronlasianthus]

​@@EmyN bathing doesn't always help with piercings

[@liriodendronlasianthus]

Also my piercer tells me NOT to rotate it.

[@troublemaker267]

When it's healing, yes. Once the piercing's fully healed - you can do pretty much whatever you want with it.​@@liriodendronlasianthus

[@boybutch]

don’t rotate, and don’t bathe it in anything except saline!

[@EtheRenard]

I encountered the channel of Anthony by accident years ago. I liked his interview. Now he's interviewing a Smosh guy. And I was like "Wasn't there another dude?" Then I realized it was Anthony. I was not ready for this plot twist! This took me a decade earlier.

[@kpm_ikyla]

Them ranking ianthony memes bit was so damn funny

[@annb1630]

These are my dads. I love them dearly. I have so much respect for them 🙌. This episode was awesome. I love them more and more as time goes by.

[@reugtt65]

Your dads? that's OUR dads.

[@burninghenry]

Ian quickly referencing the plane crash in the Andes is all I need to know, he was probably itching to make a cannibal joke 😂😂😂

[@lyrtilseiya]

Ian is a pillow princess confirmed. I repeat. Ian is a pillow princess confirmed.

[@capn_capacitor]

52:41 “I think you’re good.”

[@taylorscott1849]

This is what a healthy male friendship should look like. This should be a standard on how we can operate in a world where changing ideologies and differences that span literal decades can still find a way to come to the table in a trusting and loving way, that helps both people heal from the past, while also building upon the foundation that will help them thrive in the future. I appreciate you guys for doing these sorta videos, even if it is awkward, its really refreshing and wholesome to see to friends come together and reconnect in this way!

[@AshiSlashii]

Ironic how this video comes out just as im about to have a mental breakdown over loosing almost all of my close friends i knew for years :")

[@prachim_]

Hey, I hope you feel better after this, and I genuinely hope you find your people soon ❤

[@thatoneguy5343]

I wish you the best of luck.

[@allyssach]

Hey I know losing friends suck but I hope you get through this and find a group of friends worthy of you❤️

[@Jimunu]

I do that once a year during an annual festival.

[@lunatic5162]

Hey, it was same for me when they're reconnected. Please, don't be stressed, you should put yourself first❤

[@lisa_vxng]

the way that you'd think the memes couldnt get...better?worse?more explicit? just more? and then they KEEP HAPPENING ashjashkfdasf

[@Lincolnsworld1]

“You grind, I clench” 😂

[@baconat12]

Honestly, I don’t watch much of you guys’ content, I’ve watched these interviews and a lot of shorts mostly. But I am SO SO happy seeing you two together again, seeing y’all creating what makes you happy and reclaiming your baby while still allowing what it was and who was there in the meantime to continue on under your vision. I grew up watching you guys (28 now) and it’s comforting, almost inspiring seeing old old friends like you two still creating passionately and still so close together. Congratulations Anthony and Ian!

[@belenoncia]

Even with your differences, there is something in your humor that is organically similar and unique to you both. I'm grateful that your friendship exist and had created so many good memories for so many of us till this day.

[@remjo]

Ian guessing the last meme would be a cover for a fanfic is INSANE

[@Gennie13]

Time stamp?

[@remjo]

​@@Gennie13 40:22

[@NaudVanDalen]

I like how Ian starts talking about being soul tired seriously even though it was a mispronunciation.

[@burgergud2804]

Great couple therapy episode

[@paolopasaol9700]

Nah, Arasha isn't present 😂

[@SwanLake-pp9dz]

Dude they should totally do this for an episode. Go to couple therapy and bring Arasha with them as the stepkid who has unresolved issues with the stepdad lmao 😂. But like go to an ACTUAL therapist, that would be gold

[@socially4wkward634]

I never realized how much I relate to Ian till now

[@hufflepuffwannabe]

I actually would have really liked to hear Ian speak more on being soul tired

[@missjessmahoney]

You guys are soul-tied. Spiritual brothers. Definitely soulmates. Friends can be them too without romance.

[@wazzup1212121212]

45:20 they have the exact same reaction w their face/head nod without even looking at each other 😆

[@probablyavery]

nicole is a legend. her meme lord chaos, her hosting skills, everything

[@aissatasegolenekodio4954]

Thank you so much for having an open heart honest breakdown of everything that happened while giving valuable friendship lessons. We're really growing up with you guys

[@danahalawadhi2968]

Anthony, im so glad you’re back at smosh, it feels like there’s this revitalization of the soul of it, and seeing you and ian rekindle your friendship is so lovely. I hope you’re loving all that’s happening

[@mumemic]

Anthony def dresses like a stereotypical bi guy and I love that

[@gris3112]

I like how you set the ambiance for when they were describing the big spoon little spoon. 😂

[@LexiPat25]

Celebrating differences and not fighting against them is the best thing that can happen in any relationship, makes friendships stronger and I think we see that come through in videos 😄 Love this series, super fun to watch ❤

[@kiwinoelle2696]

Anthony be lookin like an emo Steve from blues clues

[@TM.BECK14]

I'd watch it lol

[@callous99]

I could listen to you two for hours. I really appreciate how you guys share your thoughts without being scared of the truth. Also that you two can take all of that weirdness from your community with such ease amazes me. I screamed and died of embarrassment and shock through some of the assumptions, but you take it so effortlessly. You guys inspire me a lot. I think I would still listen to you even if you would just sit around and talk about your different diets... It still feels like a dream seeing you two in one video again and I enjoy it so dearly. Much love from Germany❤

[@n_emyofthemasses]

Anthony - Elmo laugh Ian - Goofy laugh

[@ack_ack_jack]

So much blushing from Anthony

[@boybutch]

anthony, veteran nose ring haver here (double nose rings on both sides and septum) all piercings produce smells. that’s why you have to clean it everyday. doesn’t always means it’s infected! but good on you for not touching ur piercings!!!! i can’t say the same. i’m always fuckin with it LOL

[@reallollabunny]

these videos are just therapy on camera at this point :D I hadn't realised it until all the Smosh interviews/discussions

[@debeetjes6870]

"Anthony, I just wanted to drop by and express how much I've enjoyed watching Smosh over the years. It's incredible how your content has evolved and yet still manages to capture that unique essence that initially drew me in. Whether it's the hilarious sketches, thought-provoking interviews, or insightful discussions, there's always something refreshing and engaging to look forward to. Your dedication to creating quality content shines through in every video, and it's truly inspiring. Here's to many more years of laughter, entertainment, and meaningful conversations. Keep being awesome, Anthony! 💪🎉"

[@p-__]

My farts are better than Anthony's farts.

[@probablyapomegranate3896]

Ian, your facial hair looks fantastic on you. Shave it or dont, your choice, but dont be self conscious about it. You really do look great my guy. Anthony dont doubt your humor Ian just nails that wtf factor so perfectly. Some of my best laughs are from Ian deadpanning some of the most audacious stuff. i feel the same way about Arin Hansom from Grumps. Glad to see you both in such a good place this point in your creative careers. Cant wait to see the next decade of Smosh humor

[@probablyapomegranate3896]

great example. Ian saying 35:35 "i didnt know my peg game was so strong" in this episode lmao.

[@Michiko458]

Honestly when I saw the title I answered confused no. Because obviously friendship is not always win but I am happy to see when it does

[@AnnaLastname]

anthony had the best response to bisexual assumption. I love him

[@oliviahaland138]

i started watching Smosh 2019 and coming in from that angle and learning about smosh's history i have an immense amount of respect for Ian so i will admit i was a bit worried about the changes Anthonys return would for all the content that i've been loving whilst he was away. But truly i think smosh is the best it's ever been and the content and ideas they create together is so amazing❤

[@monikabun]

anthony mimicking their laughs with a straight face is so funny to me

[@JamaicanRain]

I like how you are just emphatically nodding with this almost neutral expression when Ian is talking about you guys making out and having sex in the fictions, like, it’s weird but funny at the same time for no good reason. 😂

[@JakeyBaby6]

Are things like cuddling, hugs etc. Really that taboo between friends in America? That seems kinda wild to me. With several of my mates (both guys) we've got back at 5am chilling having a joint and cuddling. Like so what?

[@JamaicanRain]

Cuddling for a photo is not taboo. cuddling for a few seconds is not taboo. The rest, you’re gay, but with a few groups of friends, it’s okay. You have to be familiar with the friendship and mood.

[@JakeyBaby6]

@JamaicanRain Thats so alien. I'm Bi but that never played into it at all. Although the impression I get of America is very insanely socially Conservative.

[@nathaneh5811]

my dumbass legit thought "holy shit anthony is interviewing the og smosh guys" for a sec 😭

[@Mal1ily]

I love the vulnerability, it's very heartwarming