Smosh Reads Reddit Stories

Valentine’s Day Special — Reading Reddit Stories

Date: February 14, 2026
Host: Shane Topp
Guests: Courtney, Angela

Episode Overview

In this supersized Valentine’s Day edition, host Shane and guests Courtney and Angela dig into a mix of funny, cringeworthy, and emotional Reddit stories about relationships, romance, awkward social situations, and a few deeply odd personal confessions. Through their reactions, they serve up both sage advice and playful banter—perfect for anyone yearning for laughter (and some empathy) around Valentine’s Day.

Episode Highlights & Key Discussion Points

1. Valentine’s Day Vibes and Celebrity Dating Anxieties

Time: 01:50–20:45

• The trio kick things off with a barrage of tongue-in-cheek “get your pancakes and [blank]” Valentine’s Day rally cries, setting a playful and irreverent tone.
• Angela muses on the holiday: “It feels like a Friday.” (02:43)
• Courtney wishes for a return to secret admirers and embraces the fun, commenting, “People just need a reason sometimes.” (03:05)

Reddit Story #1: Minor Celebrity Anxieties (r/relationships, 2014)

• A sitcom supporting actor worries his new partner only likes him for his “celebrity” status after she posts about him publicly and references his character constantly. He fears being seen only as his on-screen persona.
• The hosts riff on who it could be (“George Costanza? Gunther from Friends?”), then shift to analyzing the ‘real you vs. celebrity self’ conundrum.
• Angela shares a story about a musician who wanted to withhold his band name: “He went, do you mind if I just get to know you first?” (08:39)
• Shane reflects on the broader human condition: “What you are asking for…is what we all want. A guarantee. Does she or he really like me? Or just my looks, my money, my status, the fantasy in his or her head?” (13:03)
• Update: The actor talks with his girlfriend; her interest cools as she gets to know him, and they become exclusive. The group finds the “gentle ribbing” about his character understandable but wishes she’d do it less.
• Memorable quote: Courtney, tongue-in-cheek: “I am the dog with a blog.” (20:53)

2. Weird, Wild Relationship Boundaries

Time: 21:10–27:32

Reddit Story #2: “One of My Partners Keeps Trying to Make Me Lactate” (2025)

• A 19-year-old woman’s boyfriend gets fixated on inducing lactation for supposedly budget-minded but obviously fetishistic reasons, even buying “lactation crackers” and imitating baby cries.
• Angela exclaims: “What a fucking scary guy.” (23:47)
• The hosts are emphatic: “We are not a vending machine.” (23:10, Courtney); “Run. Update: she ran.” (27:21–27:30)
• Shane offers a direct verdict: “Massive red flag. Past the red flag. It’s the thing.” (27:01)

3. Cheating Revealed: Supporting the Pregnant "Coworker"

Time: 27:32–41:44

Reddit Story #3: Husband’s Weird Relationship with His Pregnant Coworker

• A woman discovers her husband is lavishing gifts, money, and time on a pregnant coworker, attending medical appointments and stonewalling about the relationship.
• The group is blunt: “He’s clearly the father.” (31:28, Courtney)
• Confrontation with “Kelsey” reveals harsh taunts; the husband confesses to the affair and fatherhood. OP prepares to leave him.
• Angela: “She literally has all the material. Adultery. There’s physical proof of it.” (41:11)
• The hosts reiterate: “Update: she ran.” (40:03, 41:05)

4. Parasocial Crushes & Insecurities

Time: 41:42–55:28

Reddit Story #4: Girlfriend Laments Mr. Beast’s Engagement

• A listener is troubled when his girlfriend texts her disappointment that Mr. Beast got engaged, openly wishing she could be with him.
• Shane: “Maybe she’s being funny. Maybe she’s hilarious.” (43:10)
• The group agrees it’s odd but possibly harmless, but Shane suggests: “[Some things] are fine...Then there are people who take it, like, to that next level.” (46:03)
• Commentary includes a memorable line: “Anyone who wishes they were married to Mr. Beast is concerning.” (44:31)

Reddit Story #5: Sister-in-Law Makes Plushie for Boyfriend, Girlfriend Gets Insecure

• A new girlfriend is jealous when her boyfriend’s sister-in-law gifts him a handmade plushie, not giving one to anyone else—not even her own husband.
• Courtney points out, “When you gift something that’s handmade from the heart, it always stirs up some drama.” (50:32)
• Angela relays her own misunderstood “borrowing shirts” story, drawing on the trauma of perceived boundary-crossing.
• The show highlights inherited insecurity: “That’s just how my mom has raised us. She has always been very protective...” (53:16)
• Update: OP’s insecurities poison the relationship; after a frank talk with the sister-in-law, the boyfriend breaks up with her. Angela notes: “That conversation sounded really tough and it sucks…But OP needed to experience this to change for the better.” (62:51)

5. Lighthearted Mishaps

Time: 65:21–70:31

Reddit Story #6: Man Compliments Wife, Accidentally Compliments His Mom

• A husband compliments his wife on a shirt, not realizing it was originally his mother’s. When his wife teases him and shares the story with their family, it sparks wave of friendly mockery.
• Courtney: “You want to fuck your mom?” (67:04, in jest)
• Angela shares a wholesome family shirt swap prank story.
• The segment is light and everyone laughs at the awkwardness of vintage hand-me-down sexy moments.

6. Immature Breakups Over Poop Stickers

Time: 71:33–87:47

Reddit Story #7: Boyfriend Breaks Up Over a Poop Sticker

• A young couple who share toilet humor breaks up after the girlfriend sends a playful poop emoji sticker; the boyfriend reacts harshly, making her walk home alone at night.
• Upon probing, it comes out he was feeling emasculated after losing at video games to her in front of friends, who’d belittled him by calling her “manly.”
• Angela: “I’m not poop, I’m bone.” (77:52)
• The hosts agree OP did nothing wrong and celebrate her walking away: “Update, she ran.” (86:07)
• Shane: “Pure, pure insecurity.” (86:50)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

“We are not a vending machine.”
—Courtney (23:10)

“He’s clearly the father. The fact that Kelsey is agreeing to him coming over…she’s okay with it because it’s…his kid.”
—Courtney (31:28)

“Massive red flag. Past the red flag. It’s the thing.”
—Shane (27:01)

“What you are asking for…is what we all want. A guarantee. Does she or he really like me? Or just my looks, my money, my status, the fantasy in his or her head?”
—Shane (13:03)

“If you have sex during Smosh Read’s Reddit Stories, please put yourself in the comments. Say I am the silent majority.”
—Angela (03:22)

“Emotions are not facts.”
—Courtney, attributing to advice from her therapist (64:38)

“Update, she ran.”
—Courtney & Angela (several instances, e.g. 27:21, 41:05, 86:07), recurring episode punchline

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 01:50 – Joking Valentine’s Day ritual intros
• 03:31 – First Reddit story: The minor celebrity’s dating dilemma
• 21:33 – Polyamorous lactation request horror story
• 27:32 – Husband and the pregnant coworker saga
• 41:42 – Mr. Beast 'parasocial crush' drama
• 47:23 – Plushie gifting and in-law jealousy
• 65:21 – The hand-me-down shirt compliment snafu
• 71:33 – Poop sticker = relationship apocalypse
• 87:47 – Closing thoughts, Valentine’s wishes

Episode Tone and Takeaways

This episode encapsulates the playful, honest, and empathetic energy of the Smosh cast:

• They’re unafraid to call out truly bad or wildly weird relationship behavior, especially around boundaries and red flags.
• The recurring “update, she ran” bit both parodies and celebrates decisive action in the face of dysfunctional partnerships.
• Their support for open communication, self-reflection, and learning from mistakes comes blended with snark, meme references, and laughter—even when stories veer into cringeworthy or outrageous territory.

A perfect listen for fans seeking both catharsis and amusement from the wildest corners of online relationships—on Valentine’s Day, or any day you just want to feel a little less alone in the messiness of love.