The Dynamic of Comedy: Behind the Scenes of Smosh

✨The challenge of being compared to previous members and the pressure to live up to their comedic standards.

🎭The need to break away from pigeon-holed roles and explore different types of characters and comedy styles.

👥The strong bond and support between Smosh members, who consider themselves as a team rather than individuals.

❤️The acceptance and love from the Smosh audience, who have embraced the new members and their individual styles.

🔥The joy of creating unique characters and finding success in different comedic approaches.

Do you get tired of long-running jokes or bits about yourself?

—We don't mind long-running jokes or bits about ourselves, as long as it's a joke or a meme that people enjoy.

Has anyone wanted to leave Smosh?

—There have been times when individuals have felt complacent or overlooked, but recently, we've found a sense of peace and happiness with Smosh.

Do you feel the pressure of being the backbone of Smosh?

—While some people see certain individuals as the backbone of Smosh, we believe it's the collective energy and support of the entire team that makes us strong.

Do you think some people hate you because you're not Anthony and Ian?

—There have been a few comments expressing a preference for Anthony and Ian, but overall, our audience has been accepting and supportive of the new members.

Have you ever felt pigeon-holed into a particular genre of comedy?

—As creators, we sometimes find ourselves falling into certain patterns or types of characters, but we actively work on breaking away from those expectations and exploring different comedic styles.

00:00Introduction: Smosh members discuss the dynamics of comedy and the challenges they face as part of the team.

02:32Keith on long-running jokes: Keith shares his perspective on long-running jokes or bits and the value of humor in connecting with the audience.

06:00Courtney on being part of Smosh: Courtney reflects on her journey and the highs and lows, highlighting the importance of finding happiness and acceptance within the team.

08:50Shayne on audience expectations: Shayne talks about the pressure of fulfilling audience expectations and the need to break away from being pigeon-holed into specific roles.

11:10Damien on the backbone of Smosh: Damien shares his thoughts on the concept of the backbone of Smosh, emphasizing the collective energy and support within the team.

14:20Olivia on acceptance and love: Olivia discusses the acceptance and love from the Smosh audience, highlighting their positive reception to the new members and their individual styles.

16:40Keith on creating unique characters: Keith talks about the joy of creating unique characters and finding success in different comedic approaches, breaking away from previous expectations.