Smosh Reads Reddit Stories: "Will You Be My Work Wife?" | Reading Reddit Stories

Episode Aired: April 11, 2026
Host: Shane Topp
Guests: Courtney, Chance, and additional Smosh cast commentator
Theme: Co-Workers and Workplace Antics

Episode Overview

This episode dives into the chaotic and hilarious world of coworkers through a series of Reddit stories, with the Smosh crew dissecting tales of workplace pranks, awkward relationships, office politics, and petty revenge. Shane, Chance, and Courtney bring their trademark irreverence, personal anecdotes, and thoughtful hot takes to each story, creating an hour-long blend of comedy, empathy, and candid reflection on what it means to share a workspace (or a work-wife).

Key Stories, Breakdowns & Insights

1. Prank Gone Wrong: "Today I F*cked Up By Making My Friend the Celery Man"

[04:08]–[12:46]
Synopsis:
A Redditor tells how they snuck “the Celery Man” into their friend’s resume as a joke. The friend failed to notice for over a year, sending out the prank resume to multiple jobs and getting confused by recruiters referencing “Celery Man.” After finally discovering the prank, the friend was furious, fearing the joke ruined his job prospects.

Hosts' Reactions and Discussion:

• Shane: “If you’re going to have a friend edit your resume and not look at it, you’re being a little lazy there.” (07:47)
• Courtney points out: “It’s right in the title, like in between your name.” (06:51)
• The cast reflects on the balance between trusting your friends and personal accountability.
• Chance: “If you were struggling for so long... maybe I gotta fix my resume or something.” (06:54)
• Shane and Chance riff on the Paul Rudd “Celery Man” sketch.

Quotes & Memorable Moments:

• “I’m not mad at OP but if I pulled a prank like that and my friend made no reference to it, I’d be like—did you see?” – Shane (09:37)
• “It’s harmless and it’s like super crunch and munching on some celery. That’s good.” – Courtney (08:46)
• Shane: “No Celery Man. Thank God it was something innocent and not like Tom, Sexual Harasser Henderson.” (08:34)

Takeaway:
Double check your resume, even if you trust your friends—and some pranks can have bigger consequences than intended.

2. Jealousy or Main Character Syndrome? "Am I the Asshole for Stealing My Coworker's Dream Honeymoon?"

[15:07]–[25:27]
Synopsis:
OP is accused by a coworker of “stealing” her dream honeymoon destination after visiting a similar city. The coworker is upset, feeling her unique experience was undermined.

Hosts' Reactions and Discussion:

• Courtney compares it to friends arguing over ordering the same food in high school: “You can order it too.” (17:20)
• Shane: “It’s like I’m gonna go to Paris but I just found out there’s other people already there.” (18:17)
• Chance: “Her coworker just has severe main character syndrome.” (24:03)
• The group agrees: no one owns a vacation destination, and travel doesn’t lose its magic when others visit first.

Quotes & Memorable Moments:

• “No one owns a destination when it comes to travel.” – Shane (citing Reddit) (24:22)
• “I’m not gatekeeping it.” – Courtney, after recommending a taco spot (23:35)

Takeaway:
You can’t gatekeep global travel. Inspiration isn’t theft, and happiness shouldn’t depend on being the sole center of attention.

3. Workplace Make-Believe: "I Invented a Coworker"

[25:30]–[32:15]
Synopsis:
A hotel worker makes up a fictional coworker named Susan to appease a difficult guest, then recruits their team to keep up the ruse.

Hosts' Reactions and Discussion:

• The team laughs about similar experiences and the utility of a “fall guy.”
• Shane: “I think every place should make up a coworker.” (28:30)
• Courtney’s attempt at pretending to be “the manager” backfired in her restaurant days.

Quotes & Memorable Moments:

• “What do you want with Susan?” – Courtney, playing the aggrieved staff (29:17)
• “A lot of people are lying out there. But hey, for shitty customers, protect yourself. Do it.” – Shane, reading Reddit comments (29:53)

Takeaway:
Workplace lore, whether real or imagined, often helps employees cope with entitled or unreasonable customers.

4. Friendship Debts: "Am I the Asshole For Refusing to Paint My Friend’s New House in Work Clothes?"

[32:26]–[39:33]
Synopsis:
A man agrees to help paint his coworker’s house but is unprepared when the coworker expects him to do it in his nice work clothes. Suggesting he paint in his boxers and undershirt leads to awkwardness and a falling out.

Hosts' Reactions and Discussion:

• Shane: “Is it okay if I just get naked?” [jokingly] (35:04)
• Courtney: “People have trouble asking for help and feel like a burden, and if you make one excuse, they think you’re looking for any excuse.” (36:28)
• Chance: “There’s so many fixes to this. Cheap shirts at CVS!” (38:02)

Memorable Side Tangent:
Various hosts share moving horror stories, discussing the chaos, bad planning, and unfulfilled moving promises as recurring themes in adult friendships.

5. Work Wife Drama: "Am I the Asshole for Demanding My Fiancé Publicly Reject His ‘Work Wife’?"

[42:13]–[52:19]
Synopsis:
A woman overhears her fiancé joking about renewing “work wife” vows with a female coworker over Zoom. Upset, she demands he publicly clarify their engagement and reject the work-wife jokes.

Hosts' Reactions and Discussion:

• Shane and Courtney acknowledge the insecurity and stress stemming from pandemic-related postponed weddings.
• Chance: “Work wife ties into the unhealthy ‘we’re like a family here’ workplace vibe.” (45:28)
• Shane: “What she needs is just assurance from him…not a public apology.” (46:29)
• Courtney: “There’s a point where work wife jokes go too far…like, vows?” (46:44)

Quotes:

• “It was someone else saying it that she overheard…but it’s weird. He’s not reacting, like she’s really messed up from this.” – Shane (44:30)
• “I feel like the pandemic made everything so much more intense.” – Courtney (50:53)

Takeaway:
Boundaries around workplace relationships can be blurry, especially when personal insecurities and unprecedented stress (like a pandemic) enter the mix. Validation inside relationships is crucial.

6. The $2 Lunch Debacle: "Am I the Asshole for Not Paying For My Coworker's Expensive Lunch?"

[55:03]–[63:44]
Synopsis:
A first responder covers a coworker’s $2 meal at Chick-fil-A, only to be expected to pay for a $22 meal at a nicer spot the next day. She refuses, the coworker locks her out of their vehicle, and the supervisor sides with the man, leaving her isolated.

Hosts' Reactions and Discussion:

• Courtney’s passionate economic rant: “There are 3,400 billionaires on the planet. There are 8 billion people. Billionaires should not exist. This problem should not exist.” (57:57)
• Shane: “When it comes to splitting the bill, you take into consideration the amount of money spent.” (60:06)
• Chance: “You need to have the conversation. Especially when the price difference is so stark.” (60:16)
• The team is aghast at the level of workplace toxicity and the pettiness on display.

Quotes:

• “He tells the cashier she’s going to cover it instead of asking. You’re inputting this third party so that you have leverage over her.” – Courtney (60:49)

Takeaway:
Workplace generosity is a minefield if unspoken expectations are compounded by power dynamics, low wages, and bad communication.

7. Petty Revenge: "I Farted on My Stupid Coworker Angela"

[63:44]–[71:19]
Synopsis:
A hostess at a restaurant is fed up with a bartender named Mac’s entitled attitude. She exacts petty revenge by deliberately farting near him during shifts, escalating this “biological warfare” until he notices the smell (but not the culprit).

Hosts' Reactions and Discussion:

• The group finds the first instance hilarious, but opinion splits when the “revenge” becomes repeated: “When it was one fart…One fart was awesome. Continual harassment of fart rockets–that feels like chemical warfare.” – Chance (67:49, 67:53)
• Courtney: “I am indifferent to him getting farted on.” (70:33)

Quotes & Memorable Exchanges:

• “You thought you were a smart fella, but you’re really a fart smeller.” [Reddit line, read by Shane] (67:23)
• “I have this bad luck thing where when I’m out in public and I like, kind of silently fart, someone is going to suddenly approach my area.” – Shane (68:25)

Takeaway:
Petty workplace revenge can be funny, but escalation can turn a prank into a form of hostile work environment—even if your victim “deserves” it.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “No one owns a destination when it comes to travel.” – Shane (24:22)
• “This coworker just has severe main character syndrome.” – Chance (24:03)
• “Just don’t piss on Earth.” – Shane, closing out on peace (and flatulence) (71:00)

Recurring Themes

• Accountability: Trust but verify—whether editing resumes or interacting with coworkers.
• Communication: Almost all issues could have been resolved (or prevented) with clearer, honest dialogue.
• Petty Revenge & Forgiveness: From farting to fake coworkers, workplace pettiness is a universal experience.
• Power Dynamics: Many conflicts had underlying issues of hierarchy, privilege, or expectation mismanagement.

Cast Dynamics & Personal Anecdotes

• The cast shares their own work experiences, including restaurant/retail horror stories, moving debacles, and pandemic-era Zoom antics.
• Candid takeaways about attention-seeking, office “family” vocab, and emotional labor were balanced with Smosh’s signature irreverence (“I would work your wife. Wait, no… nope.” – Courtney (71:33)).

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [04:08] Prank Gone Wrong – The Celery Man
• [15:07] Honeymoon Gate – Travel Envy
• [25:30] Inventing Coworkers – Office Lore
• [32:26] Friendship Debts – Help Painting in Boxers
• [42:13] Work Wife Meltdown – Relationship Boundaries
• [55:03] $2 Lunch Debacle – Split Bills, Split Team
• [63:44] Petty Farts – Gastrointestinal Retribution

Conclusion

Smosh’s “Will You Be My Work Wife?” episode leverages Reddit’s wildest coworker stories to unpack real-life dilemmas about power, pettiness, and the unpredictability of human relationships at work. Through laughter, vulnerability, and gross-out humor, the cast shows that no office is truly “normal”—and maybe that’s a good thing.

For fans or newcomers, this episode delivers:

• Outrageous anecdotes and thoughtful sidebars
• Smosh’s playful banter and empathy
• A relatable, ridiculous, and ultimately human look at life alongside coworkers

Best listened to with your favorite crunchy snack—not celery.