Smosh Reads Reddit Stories: "The Devil Made Them Do It" (August 23, 2025)

Host: Shayne Topp

Guests: Trevor and Tommy (Smosh)

Episode Overview

This episode of "Smosh Reads Reddit Stories" dives headfirst into the notorious “Am I the Asshole?” (AITA) and “Am I the Devil?” subreddits, spotlighting some of the wildest, most controversial users and the jaw-dropping situations they chronicle. Host Shayne Topp, joined by Smosh cast members Trevor and Tommy, delivers raucous commentary, dissecting each tale and debating whether the OPs (original posters) are just misunderstood—or truly are, as the title promises, "all assholes." Expect a blend of schadenfreude, genuine empathy, sharp social insight, and outright disbelief as the group navigates stories involving disastrous weddings, Friendsgiving drama, clover-related breakups, and more.

Key Discussion Points & Memorable Stories

1. Bouquet Toss Sabotage at a Wedding

[02:04–09:54]

• Story: A man slaps away the bouquet before his girlfriend can catch it at her sister's wedding, thinking it's a funny anti-marriage joke.
• Analysis: The group is united—a brutal social faux pas, especially when meeting the girlfriend’s mom for the first time. Causes public embarrassment, leads to the OP being asked to leave.
• Notable Quotes:
  • Shane: “To get up and try to make a joke at a wedding is just probably not gonna land. Like, funny things happen at weddings, but they need to happen just genuinely, naturally.” [04:33]
  • Tommy: “You don’t go do it. It’s like, bro, wouldn’t it be hysterical? And then you don’t do it.” [04:08]
• Outcome: Universal consensus: OP is the asshole, and likely single soon.

2. Friendsgiving Picky Eater Showdown

[12:13–22:48]

• Story: A self-proclaimed picky eater complains that her culturally diverse Friendsgiving has no "normal" food except pizza (which the host specially buys for her)—then is mad she didn’t get more options.
• Discussion: The hosts are exasperated by the OP's entitlement and lack of self-awareness.
• Notable Quotes:
  • Shane: “It’s so unfair to be like, you need to do this right? You need to make an extra thing. It’s like, I’m making the pie. Do you mind if I make a pizza for myself?” [17:31]
  • Trevor: “The point is to just eat together. It doesn’t matter what the food is.” [19:20]
• Outcome: OP gets socially iced out; panel is incredulous.
• Update read aloud: OP apologizes, gets ignored, and finally offers to take everyone out for Chinese food—ironically, a cuisine she previously rejected.
• Tommy: “This is the second friend group she’s gonna get bullied out of? Probably.” [18:24]

3. No Plus-Ones: The Famous Cousin Holiday Rule

[23:09–31:19]

• Story: OP brings his new fiancée to Xmas, breaking his celebrity cousin Terry’s rule of “family only” at gatherings. Chaos erupts, Secret Santa derailed, and the blame game begins.
• Discussion: Cast is mostly annoyed at everyone involved—the OP (who uses his cousin for Tinder clout), the cousin (for dictating holiday rules), and the uncle (angry his gift is missing).
• Notable Quotes:
  • Shane: “Just because you’re famous doesn’t mean you get to set the rules for everyone.” [27:18]
  • Tommy: “I think the uncle here is justified. I think he’s the one person you think he’s justified. Secret ruining Secret Santa. That’s screwed up.” [28:36]
• Outcome: "Everyone sucks here." Eventually, apologies are exchanged and Christmas is “saved,” though listeners are left skeptical about this family’s future harmony.

4. Spin Instructor Dream Girl Disaster

[31:44–37:42]

• Story: During a couples’ trivia game, a husband enters his real-life, very attractive spin instructor—not his wife or a celebrity—as his “dream woman.”
• Reactions: Shock and laughter at the OP's obliviousness, noting the difference between harmless fantasy and public disrespect.
• Notable Quotes:
  • Tommy: “You should be having a question like, hmm, wait a minute…” (after just the story prompt is read) [31:55]
  • Shane: “This is someone who, I think, is very funny that I hope I never meet for real.” [60:49, referring to the clover story, but the sentiment fits here too]
• Consensus: A “Big Dumb Dumb Hall of Fame” entrant [36:25]. Asshole verdict.

5. Roommate Jealousy Over a Friendly Kiss

[38:30–43:53]

• Story: OP threatens to kick out her roommate for kissing her best friend, despite claiming there are no romantic feelings involved.
• Debate: The panel calls out the OP’s erratic logic and controlling behavior.
• Notable Quotes:
  • Shane: “You’re controlling and you don’t even have any support for that. There’s no foundation for that.” [42:54]
  • Trevor: “Your best friend is not your partner... There’s no betrayal.” [41:30]
• Consensus: OP is deluding themselves; “asshole” verdict.

6. Angry Brother at an Elopement (Destination Wedding Meltdown)

[43:57–48:28]

• Story: OP is furious their brother’s last-minute wedding cruise is “inconsiderate,” not realizing it’s essentially an elopement.
• Discussion: Guests point out the obvious: They weren’t invited for a reason.
• Memorable Moment: Realization dawns for cast and listeners alike: “Clearly, the brother is eloping.” [46:42]
• Verdict: Asshole, with audience reminders that “OP is Homer Simpson” in obliviousness. [47:47]

7. Clover Controversy: Breakup Over Luck

[49:13–63:07]

• Story: Two girlfriends go clover hunting, but when the less lucky partner finds a rare six-leaf clover, the OP claims it (despite the sentimental value), throws a tantrum, and then breaks up with her.
• Reactions: The cast is floored by the pettiness and lack of self-awareness.
• Notable Quotes:
  • Shane: “This story is proof that luck may or may not exist, but consequences to actions trump luck.” [56:11]
  • Trevor: “You’re a person, not the clover person.” [57:47]
  • Tommy: “I bullied my girlfriend relentlessly over a four leaf clover and now she’s crying and manipulating me.” [52:10]
• Updates: OP returns the clover, says therapy won’t help “but maybe my ex should get it,” and brags about finding more four-leaf clovers—managing to miss the point, again.
• Memorable Takeaway: Cast dubs this the most memorable, deranged, and entertaining story of the episode.

Host & Guest Flow

Throughout the episode, Shayne guides the group through each story with comic timing and layered insight, while Tommy and Trevor balance empathy and ridicule. Their responses oscillate between “Can you believe this is real?” and “Wow, people are wild…” maintaining a lighthearted, mock-dramatic, and at times confounded tone.

Timestamps for Notable Segments

• [02:04] Bouquet Toss Sabotage
• [12:13] Friendsgiving Picky Eater
• [23:09] Famous Cousin No Plus-Ones
• [31:44] Spin Instructor Dream Girl
• [38:30] Roommate Jealousy
• [43:57] Destination Wedding Elopement
• [49:13] Clover Controversy

Closing Thoughts

The episode closes with Shayne, Trevor, and Tommy naming the “clover quest girlfriend” as the standout disaster ("Clover won by a mile" [63:22]), followed by laughter and disbelief at the high concentration of "assholes" in this batch and gratitude that they don’t know anyone like this in real life.
Shayne: “Great performances all around by these assholes. Truly, this is a standout episode...” [64:12]

For Listeners:

If you missed the show:

• Expect a hilarious dissection of social faux pas
• The wildest stories involve food entitlement, family drama, and petty breakups
• The hosts make it abundantly clear: Sometimes, yes, the internet is right—these people really are the asshole