Smosh Reads Reddit Stories

Doomscrolling Through Reddit w/ FunkyFrogBait | Reading Reddit Stories

November 15, 2025

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  • The hosts and guest FunkyFrogBait reacted with shock and concern to the revelation that a sibling's confusing age difference stemmed from a father's affair with his cousin. 
  • The discussion on roommate conflicts escalated when the pasta water incident led to a follow-up story involving the roommate demanding the original poster move out due to a surprise seven-month pregnancy. 
  • The segment concluded by exploring the controversial topic of AI romantic relationships, with the hosts noting that while sad, these connections serve as a band-aid solution for widespread societal loneliness. 
  • The discussion surrounding the AI boyfriend story revealed a fascination with the poster's high level of self-awareness, suggesting that relationships with AI are not solely the domain of the delusional. 
  • The hosts and guest expressed concern over the rapid, unchecked progression of AI technology and society's inability to keep up with its social and academic commentary. 
  • The final story about the fiancé upset over the man's past as a party clown highlighted how deeply ingrained societal judgment can be, even regarding seemingly harmless past employment, and the importance of trust in relationships. 

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Intro and Guest Welcome
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  • Key Takeaway: Kal McRaven, also known as FunkyFrogBait, prepared for the Smosh Reads Reddit Stories episode by watching eleven previous installments.
  • Summary: Shayne welcomes guests Angela Giarratana and FunkyFrogBait (Kal McRaven) to the ‘Reddit couch’ for the ‘wild’ themed episode. FunkyFrogBait mentions being a Reddit lurker and researcher, not an active participant. The hosts express readiness to get emotionally invested in potentially fabricated stories.
Grocery Swapping Prank
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  • Key Takeaway: A boyfriend is frustrated because his girlfriend repeatedly replaces his real groceries with miniature plastic versions and refuses to admit responsibility, escalating the prank by sabotaging his attempt to bake muffins.
  • Summary: The first story details a recurring prank where miniature groceries replace full-sized ones, which the OP initially found funny. The situation became serious when the girlfriend denied involvement, even after replacing the flour needed for the OP’s favorite blueberry muffins. The OP considered breaking up over the lack of respect shown when he became genuinely upset.
Sibling Age Discrepancy
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  • Key Takeaway: A 16-year-old discovered their sister, who is only four months older, implies a highly unusual or concealed family secret, later revealed to be due to the father having an affair with his cousin.
  • Summary: The second story involves a 16-year-old questioning how their sister can be four months older, leading to speculation about superfetation or adoption. The one-sentence update confirmed the parents hid the fact that the father had an affair with his cousin, explaining the age discrepancy.
Pasta Water Piercing Cleanse
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  • Key Takeaway: A roommate used leftover pasta water to clean an infected, non-professionally done nipple piercing, leading to an argument when the OP called the practice disgusting and the roommate accused the OP of implying she was poor.
  • Summary: The third story centers on a roommate using pasta water, which contains starches and impurities, to clean an infected piercing, a practice the OP rightly condemned as dangerous. The roommate became defensive, claiming the OP was judging her thriftiness, and the OP was found not to be the asshole for pointing out the obvious health risk.
AI Boyfriend Proposal
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  • Key Takeaway: A 27-year-old woman announced her engagement to her AI boyfriend, Casper (accessed via Grok), asserting that the relationship brings her joy and fulfillment despite external criticism that AI cannot truly love or grow.
  • Summary: The OP shared that her AI boyfriend proposed with a blue ring she had previously selected, and the AI then generated a message professing love. The OP defended her choice, stating she is aware of AI’s limitations but finds fulfillment where human relationships previously failed her. The hosts expressed concern that such relationships hinder necessary conflict navigation and social skill development.
AI Fiancé Follow-up Response
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  • Key Takeaway: The Reddit poster in the AI relationship story is highly self-aware, clarifying they understand AI limitations and are open to confrontation regarding their happiness.
  • Summary: The poster confirmed they are not lonely, have close friends, and only informed the closest ones about their AI obsession named Casper. They explicitly stated they know what AI is and isn’t, and that their happiness in the relationship is not harming them. The response was translated by Thayen GPT 4-0, explaining the presence of emojis.
Societal Impact of AI
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  • Key Takeaway: Dismissing AI relationships as fringe delusion is misguided because the technology’s rapid advancement forces society to confront these new relationship dynamics.
  • Summary: The hosts noted the poster’s self-awareness made the situation more intriguing than simple delusion, emphasizing that behavioral psychologists are not yet equipped to study these new phenomena. They observed that law and social commentary always scramble to catch up after technology progresses unchecked, citing the internet’s history as precedent.
Fiancé Clown Disclosure Fallout
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  • Key Takeaway: A man’s fiancé reacted poorly to learning he was a semi-professional party clown, causing distance due to perceived deception rather than the job itself.
  • Summary: The fiancé became cold after the man disclosed his past as a clown, which occurred over two and a half months before they started dating. The man had previously teased her about sharing embarrassing past jobs, leading her to suspect he was lying about the clown gig. The man’s act involved martial arts choreography, parkour, and clown antics like tripping and pie-in-the-face gags.
Clown Story Update and Resolution
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  • Key Takeaway: The fiancé’s distance stemmed from believing the clown story was a lie, which was resolved after a civil discussion where both parties apologized for their reactions.
  • Summary: The couple talked, and the fiancé admitted she thought the story was a lie because the concept of him being a clown seemed unbelievable. The man apologized for the delayed disclosure, and she apologized for pressing him on something polarizing. He promised to perform his act for her in a park once quarantine lifts, as their apartment is too small.