Smosh Reads Reddit Stories
Episode: The Biggest Karens Of Reddit | Reading Reddit Stories
Host: Shane Topp
Guests: Tommy, Sarah Whittle
Date: December 6, 2025
Episode Overview
This episode explores the wildest “Karen”-style entitlement stories from Reddit. Host Shane Topp, with regular cast mate Tommy and returning guest/former Smosh leader Sarah Whittle, reads through a collection of jaw-dropping posts about self-centered behavior, provoking laughter, rants, and some real-life empathy from the couch. The trio discusses roommate nightmares, vacation meltdowns, workplace harassment, disastrous birthdays, and relationship implosions—all through the lens of comedic but thoughtful commentary.
Key Discussion Points & Stories
1. Warm Reunion & Theme Introduction [01:30–04:00]
- Shane welcomes Sarah back, highlighting her foundational role at Smosh.
- Sarah (02:45): “I'm so proud of what you guys have done since I've left in 2021. I genuinely think you guys are in a golden era.”
- The group jokes about entitlement, setting up the episode theme.
- Shane (03:54): “Okay, now you're acting a little entitled.”
- Sarah (03:58): “That’s called a segue. There we go.”
2. Roommate from Hell: Forced to Leave So Their Roomie Can Hook Up [04:08–21:04]
Story Source: r/AmIOverreacting
Main Issue: Roommate demands OP frequently vacate the apartment for her dates, even though they both pay rent.
Summary:
- OP’s roommate asks them to leave the apartment multiple nights each week for hookups, even when OP has nowhere else to go.
- When OP explains she doesn’t always have somewhere else, roommate accuses her of calling her a “whore.”
- Passive aggressive behavior ensues: slamming cupboards, spilled conditioner.
- The Smosh crew is unanimously appalled.
Notable Quotes:
- Shane (04:29): “I have the right to everything.”
- Sarah (08:46): “Next story. No. Move on. Dear God.”
- Sarah (09:21): “The price of community is annoyance. If you're in a roommate situation, your roommate may hear your lovemaking.”
- Tommy (11:12): “If she [roommate] wanted full dominion over this space, she should pay two-thirds of the rent.”
- Sarah (11:39): “If you have a roster, that is okay, but if you don't live alone, you don't live alone.”
- Shane (13:56): “She needs to like, move the boundary back to a normal place of like, I do not need to leave my apartment. I'm paying rent.”
Takeaways:
- It’s not normal or fair to demand your roommate leaves for your romantic escapades, especially regularly.
- The group suggests: New boundaries or, preferably, get a new roommate.
3. The Tardy Tourist: Tour Guide Refuses to Play Mommy [21:04–29:05]
Story Source: r/AmITheAsshole
Main Issue: A tourist misses a day trip and blames the tour guide for not waking her up.
Summary:
- Bulgarian tour guide (OP) announces clear schedules, but one tourist is repeatedly late, expecting to be woken up.
- After repeat warnings, when she misses the bus, OP leaves without her.
- Tourist gets angry, leaves bad review, claims guide “cheated her out” of her trip.
- Group is dumbfounded by her entitlement.
Notable Quotes:
- Tommy (24:01): "'No, just knock on my door.'"
- Sarah (25:53): "You're an adult. Be an adult, grow up and take the responsibility to wake up on time."
- Shane (28:44): "'Hun, I deleted that BS from my email as soon as I read it. Lol.'"
Takeaways:
- Being late is your own responsibility—don’t expect professionals to babysit.
- Entitlement can disrespect everyone else’s time and experience.
4. The Birthday That Wasn’t: Harry Potter Marathon Disaster [29:58–39:37]
Story Source: r/RelationshipAdvice
Main Issue: Girlfriend plans a Harry Potter marathon for boyfriend’s birthday—a night more for her than for him.
Summary:
- Girlfriend organizes a feast and marathon for boyfriend’s birthday, but he’s tired and prefers the club with friends.
- He eats dinner, refuses the themed sweets, and insults her fandom when she mentions a childhood crush on Draco.
- Argument escalates: he demands she “fix her ways,” threatens breakup.
- The trio debates: miscommunication? Or relationship issues deeper than Harry Potter?
Notable Quotes:
- Sarah (34:33): “‘He didn't like his birthday the way I wanted him to like it.’”
- Tommy (36:04): “Bring a cloak and a scarf if you have to.”
- Shane (36:37): “The boyfriend could be mad… But he's expressing it in horrible… just… he's expressing it horribly.”
Takeaways:
- Birthday plans should reflect the honoree’s wishes, not the planner’s.
- Communication gaps and misaligned expectations are often at the heart of “entitled” conflict.
5. Buttface at Work: Nicknames Nobody Wants [39:44–50:19]
Story Source: r/AmITheButtface
Main Issue: Office “jokester” gets reported for giving an offensive nickname and refuses to take the hint.
Summary:
- Man nicknames new young female coworker “RV Reba” based on where she lives (RV park).
- She asks him to stop; he continues the nickname with others; HR gets involved.
- He’s shocked at being reported—still wants their names.
Notable Quotes:
- Sarah (44:30): “You are not hired to make silly jokes on the job. Be a professional. Be respectful, especially to women.”
- Shane (45:13): “If someone tells you to stop [a joke], you have to stop.”
- Tommy (46:31): “Someone saying, ‘I don’t like that you say that’... you just go, great, I won’t do that anymore.”
Takeaways:
- Persistent, unwanted nicknames are harassment, not humor.
- Respecting boundaries in the workplace is non-negotiable—“It’s just a joke” is not a defense.
6. Ungrateful Girlfriend Throws Out Dinner, Demands Pizza [50:19–63:26]
Story Source: r/AmIOverreacting
Main Issue: Guy makes elaborate dinner for his girlfriend; she tosses it, demands pizza, and insults him.
Summary:
- Boyfriend makes wine-braised short ribs (her “favorite”), but girlfriend insists on pizza, trashes the meal, and berates him.
- Guests erupt over the entitlement of discarding someone’s cooking—especially when she could have ordered herself food.
- Commenters and hosts agree: Red flags everywhere. Breakup is inevitable.
Notable Quotes:
- Sarah (53:03): “You have your phone in your hands. Get it delivered... There’s a lot of problem-solving here.”
- Tommy (54:49): “There are so many red flags... you could open up an Etsy store selling used red flags!”
- Shane (57:23): “She broke a glass I kept from growing up that was sitting on our counter by throwing it on the ground... at which point I just stopped talking.”
Takeaways:
- Communication and appreciation are essential; disrespect like this can’t be salvaged.
- Trying to “fix” a toxic relationship is futile—self-respect means walking away.
7. Open Relationship Backfires: Polyamory via TikTok FOMO [63:32–78:05]
Story Source: r/RelationshipAdvice (2022–2024)
Main Issue: Woman requests open relationship out of boredom (inspired by TikTok); boyfriend warns he’ll leave if he falls for someone else—which he does.
Summary:
- OP, bored in her relationship, opens it up; boyfriend says he’ll leave if he falls in love elsewhere—he does.
- OP spirals: tries to win him back, violates restraining order, gets maced, is forced to leave state. Multiple years pass, no closure.
- Crew discusses the complexity and work real polyamory (not boredom) requires.
Notable Quotes:
- Tommy (66:05): “Oh, you wanna fuck someone else? If I fuck someone real good... I go fuck.”
- Shane (69:36): “If you wanna be poly, end your relationship and go start a poly relationship.”
- Sarah (71:01): “[The boyfriend] thought, like, that'll get her to not open up the relationship. I think he...almost broke up then and there.”
- Sarah (77:19): “You are out of touch with reality and perception. You should turn to your closest friends and community... bring it back home.”
Takeaways:
- Don’t ask for relationship changes (especially risky ones) for the wrong reasons or as a quick fix.
- TikTok trends are not personal growth.
- Stalking and refusing to let go are beyond entitlement—sometimes, professional help is the only answer.
Standout Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Sarah (08:46) [about being forced from your own home]: “No. Move on. Dear God.”
- Tommy (24:01): "'No, just knock on my door.'"
- Shane (13:56): “She needs to ... move the boundary back to a normal place ... I'm paying rent for this day that I'm here.”
- Sarah (44:30): "Be a professional. Be respectful, especially to women. ... Did anyone hire you to be silly?"
- Tommy (54:49): "There are so many red flags ... you could open up an Etsy store selling used red flags!"
- Shane (77:31): "This is beyond entitled. They're in a different world."
Timestamps for Key Segments
- [01:30–04:00] – Opening, Sarah’s return & episode theme
- [04:08–21:04] – Roommate eviction for sex: “The price of community is annoyance”
- [21:04–29:05] – Tour guide vs. tourist who won’t wake up
- [29:58–39:37] – Birthday Harry Potter marathon flop
- [39:44–50:19] – Butt face at work: harassment by unwanted nicknames
- [50:19–63:26] – Girlfriend trashes boyfriend’s dinner, demands pizza
- [63:32–78:05] – Open relationship request leads to restraining order
Closing Thoughts
Shane, Sarah, and Tommy blend laughter with real advice about entitlement, boundaries, and knowing when to walk away—from roommates, partners, and jobs. The message is clear: Everyone deserves respect, and “it’s just a joke” or “what’s the big deal?” isn’t an excuse for bad behavior.
Tommy (80:44): “Don’t be a butt face.”
Shane: “Don’t be a butt face!”
End of episode.