Why Are They Like This? | Reading Reddit Stories

[@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

[@ExplainNation24]

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

[@dife_ru]

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

[@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.

[@ITSYABOIDESl]

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🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅

[@hambram21]

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?

[@hambram21]

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

[@vincentprice713]

@@hambram21 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

[@sydneymitrecic]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@Profaniterrific]

Hi. Deaf fan here. I started following you guys because not only you guys put ACCURATE subtitles for everything in this episodes and all the other ones. I haven’t checked out the other ones yet but I DO REALLY APPRECIATE you guys putting the subtitles so I can enjoy your episodes. I really dig this show! Thank you! 🙏🏽🤟🏽

[@bleedingcowboys7147]

yesss omd one of the few channels where i dont have to use auto-generated subtitles and their english subs are correct and well timed!! i appreciate their effort so much 🤍

[@desydo02]

Just mildly hard of hearing here, but I too appreciate the accurate subtitles. There are several other videos that I replay over and over again to try to figure out what was said and the subtitles aren't helping.

[@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.

[@MarvelOfRain]

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

[@akenohononiku916]

I mean, I'm pretty sure they already knew the math wasn't in their favor So they resorted to the "petty" insult

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@Okokokokokokyeahok]

⁠@@EveryOtherUsernameWasTakenand they were twin boys…

[@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.

[@Shadowrocks451]

I understand people with a lot of oddities and I hang out with an eclectic group of people but I also if I knew that the people that I worked with would have an adverse reaction of course I wouldn't invite them there but it's more out of defense of her then it would be for them. Everyone's allowed to do whatever they want in their own home but if you have eyeballs in a jar in your kitchen I'm not inviting work people over😂😂😂

[@maddmakerstudio5758]

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

[@Onyx-_-liquor]

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.]

@@Onyx-_-liquorme 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.

[@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

[@Daughter_of_apollo_2]

REAL

[@The_Fairy_Tales_Always_Lie]

Yes lmao haha

[@crowskinned]

the fact that OP didn't know it makes me think he's not taking any level of interest in his GF's interests. like he isn't even asking her "Oh what's this thing?" because if he'd asked at all, she would've told him "Ah that's Bill Cipher from Gravity Falls I love that show." That guy doesn't care at all about what she likes, he just wants his manic pixie dream girlfriend.

[@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

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@joevictor53]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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 😭

[@thelittlestkovo]

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

[@Randomoverthinker1234]

“DUMP HIS ÆSSS”

[@Fuckalope-cm5dk]

@@Zamtrios245i mean he only had those things as a part of the mask but yeah

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@Nomadic813]

You leave Zoe Deschanel out of this. 😂

[@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

[@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!!! 🎈🎊🎉

[@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!

[@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!

[@ojipon]

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

[@diongrey5033]

Cool

[@thodawrice]

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

[@hystgs]

​@@thodawricechaos and sibling energy

[@whoiselizabeth]

their so big brother little sister

[@LightningBlade1406]

Potentially my 2 favorite Smosh Members honestly!!

[@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.

[@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

[@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 (:

[@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 ❤

[@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.

[@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?

[@idontknowyou3427]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@stephaniepotter5999]

I love how supportive Shayne is when Damien says "my goal is to cry today." He is just like "cool". Remided me of me and my bestie

[@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

[@magsharlow1281]

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

[@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

[@thatsclownshit3145]

​@@bleppybooWOOOOOO IM SO GLAD. i got fake vibes cuz of how similar it was to you from netflix and it was just so hurtful i hoped it was fake

[@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

[@kloeerane9261]

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

[@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

[@perfectchemistry8291]

Sorry but who cares if she was overshadowed? It was *his* birthday and she's making about herself. I think it's ridiculous to even insinuate others should somehow avoid her feeling overshadowed on a day that isn't even about her. I really think she needs to just grow up and get over it. Her boyfriend got a present he loves and she's mad about it. That's weird. How much does she actually care about him when his joy pisses her off?

[@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

[@mewgiah8057]

I love Damien and Angela together. Honestly Smosh has been incredible this past year. Especially with the new Dungeons and Dragons campaign im just really loving this group and their chemistry. Shaynes Reddit series is the best comfort food tho.

[@kimberlymej8584]

These 3 are so great together ❤

[@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.

[@jayciekemp2135]

“scissor pits” that shit made me cackle😂

[@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.

[@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

[@sEaSoNaLMiLk]

NO. THIS MENTAL IMAGE IS SO SAD.

[@pepperonicici]

Crocheting is absolutely metal! You sit there, chill while creating amazing stuff! It's a creative skill and admirable. I want one of my friends to help me learn how to crochet too :3

[@Slapchop721]

Noooo! In case you read this a year later, I just had to reply to say it is a talent, as well as a hobby. This comes from someone who tried it and could never get it right.

[@mra_babybunny9490]

@@Slapchop721 hey! so I have, in fact, read this a year later 🤭 thank you so much, truly!! I have my own little crochet business right now! 🤩 your comment is appreciated 💖

[@ravenstorm5141]

The way Angela brought up the difference between childish and child-like is amazing. My mom always told me I'm more child-like but not childish. I have interests from childhood that I can buy decorations from. But that's because I work and can afford it sometimes.

[@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.

[@freezi-drink]

Also with the sweater curse, it's a very hard thing to get right. People tend to be very particular about the fit and color and texture of their sweaters, but getting them to articulate what of each category that they like (or even just show you a sweater they already like) can be really hard. It can sometimes reveal problems in relation to how much effort is being put into the relationship, signified by the making of the sweater. It's a whole thing lol

[@crisnuaji6169]

But even with that, i would keep the sweater closer to my heart because...the gift itself was worth thousand and thousand dollars. But like "Okay, i'll keep it on my storage". While sweater and books would be like "I'll keep this close to my heart because i know that this is my gf's gifts for me. And i'll gonna told her that i loved her sweater gift"

[@sh4rpsh0t2008]

Angela focusing one an aspect of each story to throw one liners out about is my favorite thing about this series. Her hit rate is fantadtic

[@robinhood20057]

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"

[@daveman-1997]

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

[@KatherineBurington]

Whenever my husband and I were dating, he was so nervous to even mention that he was on the spectrum. One day it finally came up in a relevant conversation, and he finally told me like it was a big confession. I looked at him and simply said OK. He looked at me confused, and was absolutely stunned that I didn’t have a problem with it. Thing was is that I already knew and was just waiting for him to tell me. It was never a big deal to me. I loved him, and it didn’t matter, I was just waiting for him to tell me whatever he was ready. I love my husband so much, and I wouldn’t change him for the world!

[@neliaferreira9983]

What a weird thing he was unconfortable with a trait he can't control. It's like confessing your right earlobe is longer than the left. It's a good thing mental particularities are being talked about, to crush those taboos. Imagine growing up hiding who he is. He must have fallen in love with you all over again at that "ok".

[@ettinakitten5047]

Yeah, if you know the signs, it's often pretty obvious even if they think they're hiding it. I've had times I'm like "oh, I'm probably seeming pretty normal" and then I say "oh, I'm autistic" and the other person says "oh, yeah, I figured".

[@Em_goldstar]

As an autist, love Damien and how he continues to advocate for our community ❤❤ he’s such a great example of someone being autistic but it not defining them, and I love how he’s able to approach this situations with so much accuracy and empathy. He’s kicking down stereotypes one wholesome comment at a time

[@Alexander-vm2ox]

As an autist I think he looks fucking stupid with his purple hair

[@micheldagenais9650]

😮

[@lexhdz5803]

OMG he is autistic?!!!???? thats why i love everything he sais so much 😭😭 my dude is one of us

[@localmenace3043]

I never knew that he was! That’s pretty cool actually!

[@EagerOnlooker]

I wanted to like this comment, but it was at 777 likes, so I just left a reply.

[@cathar_s.i.s7652]

I love Damian, he's so self conscious, therapy is such a good thing when it's done right, he is such a role model to me and, I hope, for a lot of us followers of smosh

[@mikeyblackowl9026]

When its done right?

[@LaLavaneko]

I feel like you mean self aware instead of self conscious :)

[@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.

[@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.

[@yersky11]

Just became an even bigger fan of Damien. Bringing light to people with autism, this special educator’s heart is full.

[@itsOZone]

damien is awesome, im always happy when i see him on here

[@Mystyrium97]

As an Autistic person, his defense and explanation filled my heart so much. Too many people misunderstand us because of the stigma that still exists and he is helping break that.

[@Mystyrium97]

@@VivienVarga-ki3sd I commented before I saw him say he was on the spectrum as well. When he did I was like yessss cause I always suspected but never watched/heard anything definitive.

[@quindecim7507]

Damien's point about break ups is absolutely true. You might be better off for getting out of a relationship with a toxic person but to your brain, the significance that person makes you feel is as nourishing as breakfast in the morning. Learning to live without that is extremely painful, and training your brain not to expect it takes more time the more ingrained you were in that person's affections.

[@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!

[@benny_boo.]

I loved how the “Smosh Pit” sign was cut off to just say “Pit” when facing Shayne 💀💀very fitting for the first story

[@cassiafitz1125]

I love and appreciate the way you guys handled talking about autism. I have two autistic kids so that woman asking her son if the girlfriend was autistic because of her decorations really agitated me

[@renepare3996]

Oh I almost lost my shit with that one! I'm with you on how it was handled nicely. My three year old isn't diagnosed yet

[@furygeist]

I could understand if it was one autistic and/or ND person gauging if they found a fellow autistic/ND person cuz their ND spidey senses were tingling. I've done that a few time cuz I had a 'ONE OF US' feeling and wanted to confirm. But if it's an NT person doing it because they think the interest is 'weird' or 'childish' instead of trying to get the bf to see another pov? Yeah, stfu and gtfo.

[@Naomimaybe797]

Agreed, the apartment sounds awesome. As someone on the spectrum, it is encouraging to hear someone else acknowledge that being on the spectrum isn’t a bad thing.

[@livvlife]

@@furygeistyea EXACTLY. That was my thought as well, I left a similar comment under this thread as well.

[@evelynvslife]

As someone who’s autistic, I have that exact decor in my spaces 😂 like she may be right, but the way it was used was super derogatory as shayne said.

[@montom9]

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.

[@milzandboo2000]

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

[@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

[@rmrgreeneydgrl90]

This makes me think of daniel fox (@dnlfxx, I think) a creator on IG & TT that does skits about posh parents one-upping their posh friends with things their child said and did. And the kids have crazy wacko names. He also does a series of bedtime stories for privileged children that is hilarious

[@finnianclark9129]

Really felt the point Damien made about feeling a need to react a certain way when opening gifts. I dont express extreme emotions very often so the whole ordeal of opening presents in front of others is really anxiety inducing.

[@thodawrice]

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.

[@thodawrice]

@@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.

[@thodawrice]

@@EYESTRA1N Yeah my bad

[@thatdamncrow9197]

@@EYESTRA1Nhyperfixations on a subject are more common with autism

[@jessicavirden489]

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

[@blammmed]

RIGHT?

[@azzygoh5662]

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

[@biyatrism]

The girlfriend with the "quirky" decor is such a vibe. What an inspiration. And I knew it was Bill Cipher lmaooo I would want him in my space someday too

[@Detective.Horonigai]

YES. The moment I heard "some triangle guy" I was immediately like "Bill Cipher from Gravity Falls." That gal's a _champ._

[@PizzaPlayer23]

I came down looking to see if others realized it too!

[@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 😁

[@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

[@Klyphthulhu]

Scissor Pits will now live in my head forever. (Sincerely) Thank you for this gem, Damien.

[@CatMee232]

It was both the best and very worst thing I’ve ever heard and I loved it

[@Watchinwheel]

And it’ll soon come to an episode of who meme’d it

[@Klyphthulhu]

@@Watchinwheel oh, the anticip...

[@Watchinwheel]

@@Klyphthulhu ation!

[@elg1400]

As a crocheter who has given a lot of my projects out as gifts, I can say the gift hurt not because it was her gift, but because she put A WHILE LOT OF TIME, energy, and thought into it. It's something she made with her own hands. It takes a crocheter probably around 100 hours or so, maybe more, depending on type of yarn, stitches, and the difficulty of the pattern. People give crochet gifts usually for two reasons: a) because they can't afford to get a nicer one, and this is a very nice gift still that is equally nice because of the heart and thought b) because you want to make a special keepsake for someone that you want them to treasure not only because you put so much time into it, but because you made it specially for them, and it's completely unique! Sadly most people don't understand that. Which very much hurts! Usually unless you are a person who crochets, knits, sews, quilts, paints, does calligraphy or some other type of heritage and/or artistic skill, the real impact is lost! I've had some people really love my gifts and treasure them and use them, and I've had a few who forgot I made them anything a few minutes after. It was an asshole thing of the guy to disregard her gift, and to say in front of literally everyone else who gave him a gift that one was better than the other! Someone took the time, money, and effort to give you something, be grateful for that no matter what it is!

[@pomegranate818]

as someone who knits i think the important thing to keep in mind when gifting projects is is it actually something that person wants? or even likes? it's no good spending 100+ hours on a project for someone who does not own similar things & has expressed no desire to own one. i have NO idea if the guy in this story had expressed an adoration for his gf's crocheting, or if he had asked her to make him a jumper as his gift, but his reaction as told by the OP seems to indicate that it was not a requested gift, or one he seemed particularly thrilled about. giving gifts is meant to be about the person receiving them, not the one giving. it's a huge & amazing gesture to want to share your talents with someone, but it's completely wasted & sometimes rude if you know they're not interested in that kind of thing, but insist on doing so anyway. personally i think crocheted jumpers are super cosy & would be thrilled with such a gift, but if bf does not usually wear that kind of fashion then gf's gift might have missed the mark on his interests.

[@doid4354]

I crotchet and make jewelry as well. I can say that if I was in her position and saw my partner freak out over something expensive vs something I made for him... I would be a little heartbroken. I don't make things for just anyone so it is truly an act of love for me to spend hours and days on something to give away. I of course would make something that I know they actually want because it is CRUCIAL that what I make is special for the person I'm gifting it to. I don't waste my time making stuff that people don't want. I've had friends in the past ask me to make them something and they forget about it or lose it immediately after. To me that says they do not care or respect the time I put into my creations. I wouldn't have went to the friend to blame them for getting an expensive gift though. I would just take the L and not make stuff for my partner if they clearly don't care for handmade things.

[@bats550]

Also, if she used quality yarn, it could be a fair amount of money. Like I feel like everyone is assuming it is acrylic yarn or something but if it was yarn sourced from small farm then it could easily be in the hundreds.

[@abbeyrolofson324]

as someone who also crochets, that wasn’t the point. the point was that her close friend had been looking for this item and the girlfriend knew that and still was bitchy. he probably also appreciated her gift but he had expressed to multiple people how this was a dream item for him and she decided to be pissed at the first person who could afford to gift it to him.

[@abbeyrolofson324]

she quite literally says she’s now happy for him that he got this thing he’s really wnated because she isn’t the one who got it.

[@spicetothemax7589]

I wasn't expecting the fire duo that Damien and Angela would make. They just pick up on each other's jokes so well.

[@Kaja-64]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO ONE OF THESE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH WITH DAMIEN! You guys are my comfort people and you guys helped me through a time when I didn’t think I would actually make it out and I just always love Damien’s input on mental health! Thanks!

[@raymundoii]

That "I don't deserve this" and "This is for me now" from Angela and Damien really made me chuckle and smile. 50:01

[@JuliaTheTransPeacock]

"Bro probably walks into TGIFridays thinking it’s a daycare" The rapid fire wit of the cast members is what makes Smosh so much fun to watch.

[@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.

[@casperdiaz2213]

I love episodes with damien and i think it’s cuz he kind of reminds me of myself in his mannerisms and the way that he speaks. Sometimes I’m afraid that people will think I take myself too seriously or talk weird so it’s cool to see someone who has the same kind of speech patterns as me

[@ThouArtEverywhereAndNowhere]

When I first saw Damien on screen I was super surprised because I’ve never seen so much of myself in someone on screen in my life and it is nice to have a kind of proxy

[@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

[@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

[@Arminel]

For those who don't know, being misunderstood is a very common fear for those with ADHD which I believe Damien has talked about before. It's considered one of the reasons that we ramble so much.

[@cryingtyrs]

Its also a common fear for us autistic folk too, due to misunderstanding social cues and having different communications styles etc

[@keychains5806]

welp that's just another thing I've discovered about myself... great😃

[@sofiah1174]

This 💯

[@pannywanny5322]

"I never cry here are the tears fuck the crochet" had me fucking wheezing like I'm having an asthma attack

[@kayleehog]

For the watch story: First, she knew that the watch was going to get a reaction out of him because she knows him so well because they’ve been friends so long. Because she knew it would get that reaction she didn’t want anyone else at the party to have to follow that reaction. You think this was bad? Imagine if he had opened hers first and the girlfriend’s second! Second Shayne’s said it really well, rich people don’t blink at $2.5k that’s pocket change to them. And because the rest of his family also got him expensive things she most likely didn’t think twice about the guys girlfriend. Three, the sweater curse is a real thing! I can confirm!

[@oddanderson9131]

I honestly think this was the sign to leave these preppy deuce bags. Handmade sweater is like is really hard and time consuming to make so if you receive one it’s definitely made with love and if the person is to stuck up to understand that, then they aren’t worth it. If someone made me a sweater I would cry I haven’t received one since my nana died and I kept every single one I got from her Edit: I get that she might not have responded in the best way but I would be upset to and that boyfriend is a massive dick.

[@Isatripathy]

Agree on your first point. Also even if she did think that her's was the best gift and wanted him to open it as last for his reaction... i don't necessarily think that's a big deal. They've been friends for a long time and she got something for him that she knew he was gonna love, i don't think that's wrong. Not everything has to be a competition and nor does your s/o need to be the winner every single time. I do understand the gf feeling a bit bummed but i think that's something you just accept and move on. Although the bf saying its the best gift is a bit asshole-ly and OP also could've given the gf a heads-up to avoid all this.

[@whenitsover3479]

you look at this from an extremely simple perspective, her doing the gift last literally showed them ALL up when it came to the reaction and she knew that was gonna be the case and that’s why she did it. she didn’t have bad intentions however she was just being really fucking stupid and inconsiderate. tbh i don’t even believe the story is true because there were lots of things that don’t make sense one of them being that they all seemed rich so why tf was the gf struggling with money? and you say “the guys girlfriend” as if that isn’t her BEST FRIENDS girlfriend, in no universe would actual best friends not be good friends with each others partners unless there truly was some shady shit going on. not to mention that she said they both had “long term relationships” yet it seems she’s never even interacted with her best friends gf since she knows NOTHING about her, it all just kinda sounded like bs. there is only one way she wouldn’t have been the asshole, and that would be to have, like damien said and a commenter did, reached out and been a girl friend and helped out by asking if she wanted to do something like this for him with her

[@johnrossi6189]

That and some how they made the bf seem like he was lacking by saying he needs to make his gf feel appreciated in other ways, which is wild since they are just assuming like it's fact. Once again man bad and girl get the most charity. He is just excited and happy he got a gift he really wanted.

[@Aruphonse5girl]

I thought the same thing. It would have been SO much worse if she had him open it at any other time. No one would have had a chance. Though, i guess she could have had them "go in on" the gift, but she probably wasn't thinking about that. But there was no other order she could have went in. she was giving the other people a chance, ya know?

[@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!!

[@noraawahsgab5865]

THANK YOU, Damien! I'm an adult and so it happens, autistic, and that line from that dude really pissed me off, I've had an ex criticise my special interests. It's not these people's right to criticise someone's thing. Again, thank you, Damien.

[@jessicavirden489]

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

[@chlorox01]

This is literally the best way to consume reddit content. I don't have to go on that hell-site; I can just have the interesting stories picked for me, followed by a discussion. No having to deal with redditors, the site in general, or anything. Perfect.

[@aiueohehe]

There is nothing I can do but sobbing after the last story. As someone that got cheated on with somebody close, I hope she'll find a new workplace soon and find herself again. Edit: thanks everyone for keeping me update of that story is fake. still, I hope everyone who unfortunately has experienced it to recover❤️

[@Official_Rz]

I'm sorry you had to go through that, hope you have recovered well.

[@shannonmichelle3239]

Their advice on that was actually really helpful for me. Hope you find peace 🥲

[@cnnr_]

It's all good, the update seals the deal this story was fake. There were a bunch of people on Reddit claiming that the updates were too consistent, and the writing was way too planned out like a short story/Spanish novella. Someone said "I bet she comes out next and says the boss is pregnant with the ex's kid because she sees updates on both their instas or some shit".

[@Bluebooty]

I’m fairly sure that last one was fake

[@rainbowfookinpuggle]

Hey, I'm autistic and I just wanted to say that if I grew up with people speaking about autism the way Damien does I'd definitely have way less issues with my diagnosis 🖤 thank you x

[@TheFittnixx]

The background laughter makes these episodes so much better!!