Smosh Mouth, Episode #112

"Making Angela's Dating Profile" (September 29, 2025)

Hosts: Shane Topp, Angela Giarratana
Guest: Arasha Lalani

Episode Overview

This episode dives into the hilarious and surprisingly thoughtful process of making Angela's dating profile—with plenty of friendly roasting, real talk about online dating, and a behind-the-scenes look at Smosh's upcoming 20th Anniversary Awards. The trio explores the nuances, awkwardness, and absurdity of dating apps, while giving a window into their own experiences, anxieties, and comedic attempts to put one's best (digital) foot forward.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Glasses Talk & Show Banter (00:00–01:26)

• Casual banter kicks off about glasses fashion and "face size," leading to the show's intro.
• Angela jokes about finally nailing her co-host intro ("I'm getting better at it. And once I learn, I'll be done." – Angela, 00:49).
• Listeners are prompted to vote on what glasses Arasha should wear.

2. Introducing the Big Idea: Angela's Dating Profile (01:29–02:53)

• Angela pitches the idea of her friends helping to make her dating app profile.
• "A lot of people say a good dating app is made by your friends." – Angela (02:17)
• Mixes humor with relatability: Angela’s to-do list merges with Smosh Mouth episode plans, leading to this public exercise in vulnerability.

3. Smosh’s 20th Anniversary Awards (02:53–08:03)

• Announcing the Smosh Awards with absurd categories reflecting Smosh's comedic legacy.
• Highlights of category names:
  • "The Kony 2012 Award for Most Chronically Offline Moments" (04:10)
  • "The Daniel Day Lewis Award for Actor Who Disappeared Into Their Role" (04:36)
  • "The Rotisserie Chicken Award for Rawest Roast" (06:11)
• Members and fans encouraged to vote—showing Smosh’s strong community engagement.
• In-jokes and past moments resurfacing, like Spencer’s most unhinged quotes ("My bush is wet and expensive." – 06:01).
• “It’s going to be like the Oscars, but much more fucked up.” – Angela (03:21)

4. Dating Apps: Generational and Gender Perspectives (09:52–14:34)

• Shane reflects on using Tinder ("Zero matches. Zero." – Shane, 10:19) and the differences between apps as a man.
• Arasha represents the Gen Z perspective; Angela’s profile gets scrutinized under multiple lenses.
• The group jokes about different app reputations, e.g. Tinder as "bang-bang," Hinge as more "vibe" focused.
• Angela remarks on the importance of friends' input: "I need help. I need, like, a mirror." (25:43)

5. What Makes a Good Profile? (12:28–39:01)

• The trio discusses the evolution of apps (from number-focused to vibe-driven) and the awkwardness of curation.
• Importance of photos ("No headshots. You can't do any sort of professional photos.” – Shane, 14:48)
• How your digital footprint complicates authenticity—Angela worries about viral Smosh clips.
• Difference between online persona and in-person energy.
• Humorous riffing on common dating app red flags (height, lying on profiles, having "it's 4:20 somewhere" tapestries).
  • "Lying is such a red flag." – Shane (20:17)

6. Horror Stories and Humor: First Dates & The "Ick" (21:41–24:00)

• Arasha recounts a hinge date gone wrong (shorter-than-described guy, frat house with giant 420 tapestry).
• Using a mask to block a goodbye kiss (“I put my mask on… it saved me.” – Arasha, 23:21).

7. Building Angela’s Profile: Prompts, Pics, and Videos (30:09–64:30)

• Angela and friends brainstorm responses for popular Hinge prompts.
• Debate between honest and humorous answers:
  • “Dating me is like Real Housewives: entertaining, but it’s an absolute shit show.” – Shane (34:12)
  • “Dating me is like having a pet, but it’s your best friend.” – Arasha, (34:30) (Angela: “So do I give off, like, dating a dog?”)
• Irrational fears and quirky personal details (Angela's feather phobia: “I hate feathers. I get scared they’re gonna go in my mouth.” – 36:18).
• The group experiments with "friend reviews" as voice memos for the profile, blending humor and genuine praise:
  • "She's gonna be leading that whole place in song… You'd be like, they were the life of the party. As soon as you guys leave, show’s over.” – Shane, (51:02)

8. Photo Choices & Curation Crisis (62:28–64:30)

• Review and live critique of Angela’s potential dating app photos.
• Balancing candidness, attractiveness, and personality.
• Dog pictures are a universal hit, but beware accidental "red rocket" photobombs.

9. Real Talk: The Cringe and Vulnerability of Dating Apps (64:47–68:21)

• The group reflects on the inherent cringe—being vulnerable in public, misrepresentation, and online persona woes.
  • “It is impossible to avoid having a cringy profile, because having a profile… in its nature is cringy.” – Shane, (65:00)
• Encouragement to accept that dating, like job interviews, will always feel a bit awkward.
• “What you’re looking for… is someone you don’t have to ‘do it right’ with. Because who you are is what they want.” – Shane, (68:13)

10. Final Words: Advice & Philosophical Notes (68:47–end)

• Arasha closes with a wise quote seen in a restaurant: “If you’re looking for love, stop looking for love and start doing the things you love.” (68:48)
• Organic, shared interests are often the real key—dating apps are just one tool.
• Angela notes her own tendency to "operate that way," finding connections through personal passion rather than forced search.

Notable Quotes & Moments

Angela (on dating apps):

“A lot of people say a good dating app is made by your friends.” (02:17)

Shane (on authenticity):

“Our perception of ourselves is so different from how people around us view us.” (25:52)

Shane (dating cringe):

“It is impossible to avoid having a cringy profile, because having a profile… in its nature is cringy.” (65:00)

Arasha (on red flags):

"Lying is such a red flag, and I'm like, I understand lying out of insecurity, but... you show up, you can't." (20:17)

Angela (on being honest, not performative):

“It's this finding a way to be authentic while also, like, serving yourself up on a dish. And that's how hard we did it today.” (68:21)

Shane (summarizing the point):

"Ultimately, you're trying to find someone that you don't have to think with... who you are is what they want, and who they are, not trying to do anything, is what you want." (68:06)

Segment Timestamps

• 00:00–01:26: Banter, co-host introductions, glasses talk.
• 01:29–02:53: Announcement of dating profile project.
• 02:53–08:03: Smosh's 20th anniversary awards, fan voting.
• 09:52–14:34: Dating app experiences and skepticism, profile philosophy.
• 21:41–24:00: Arasha’s awkward Hinge first date story.
• 30:09–39:01: Building profile: navigating prompts, jokes vs. sincerity.
• 51:00–53:40: Recording and reviewing "friend reviews" for Angela's profile.
• 62:28–64:30: Judging Angela’s potential profile photos.
• 64:47–68:21: Vulnerability, cringe, and real talk about online dating.
• 68:47–End: Final advice; the importance of doing what you love.

Memorable & Funny Bits

• The friend-voice memo strategy as a creative green flag.
• Debates over whether pet pictures are must-haves or red flags—with accidental dog “red rockets.”
• Angela’s feather phobia, compared to Olivia’s butterfly aversion.
• Live, on-air attempts at crafting the cringiest possible profile for comedic effect.

Takeaways

• Building a dating profile is both a vulnerable and comedic process. Trusting friends can add authenticity and fun.
• Balance is key: Be real, but don’t lose your humor. Specificity trumps clichés.
• Self-representation online is always imperfect, and a little cringe is unavoidable.
• Remember: Sometimes the best connections come from living life and pursuing what genuinely excites you.