2024's Worst Person | Reading Reddit Stories

- Welcome to "Reddit Stories". I'm Shayne, and today, we are reading some. of the wildest stories from the year 2024. These are stories that we have not read on the show, but they're some of our favorites, some of the wildest ones from this year. And I'm joined by two wild cast members here at Smosh, Courtney and Angela. (both snickering). - Hi! - Okay. (women clapping). - I can't wait for this one! - Yeah! - I really can't wait for this one. - We're amped. - Yeah. Crazy year.

- Yeah, absolutely crazy year. Some crazy stories here. Got a lot of updates. (Angela gasps). - Oh. - Just how I like it. - Yeah. - That's my favorite recipe. Yes. - And we might have. a little surprise for you guys later. - Okay, I love that recipe. - What does that mean? - I don't know. - Like a present? - Were you looking around at the ceiling? (crew laughs). Like the ceiling was gonna fall? - I thought, like, New Year's Eve. - Like confetti. - Like ball drop. - Or snow or-. - What a second.

Ha ha, I got you with your own-. - Oh my God! (Courtney laughs). - Wow. - Got you. - That's good. That was good. - That was awesome. - Not my inside joke, but love to be part of it. - No, you were there. (Courtney laughs). - Do you have a favorite story from this year? A favorite episode that you recorded this year? I know it's hard to look back and remember, 'cause we do so much. - This group of people was gonna get mugged. and then the guy ran away. - The guy ran away. Oh. - And left his wife. - Yeah, I think about that one sometimes. Some stick with me. - Yeah, some stick. - I'm like, "Oh.". And I just think about it a lot. - Yeah.

Oh, like the one where the guy got excited. to go on a date and he peed. I'll never forget, ever forget my first Reddit story ever. When it's you and me, and it's that the catfishing thing. And we're like, "I hope they (beep). I hope they (beep).". - Oh, yes! That one was crazy. - Because I always think about that. and see clips of that, and I go, "I don't know what I thought that show was.". I remember being like, "What is this experimental, like, (Courtney laughs). reading stories." - Reading stories? - Well, let's read some weird stories.

- And then the ball will drop. - Yeah. - And then. the ball's gonna drop. Okay. "Am I the asshole for refusing to cook. after my boyfriend tried to critique my cooking. with a literal PowerPoint presentation?". (Courtney gasps). - Oh. - It's an effective form of communication. - Not one of the love languages. (Shayne and Courtney laugh). - My love language is slideshows. (crew laughs). - I'd be like, "Run, bitch, run!" (Courtney laughs). - "So, this happened a few days ago, and I'm still trying to process it. For context, I, a 28-year-old woman.

have been with my boyfriend, who's 30, for about two years. We live together, and I've always done most of the cooking, because I genuinely enjoy it. And he claims he can't even boil water. without setting off the smoke alarm. The other night, I made one of our favorite meals, and while we were eating, he got a weird smirk on his face. He then says, "You know, I've been taking notes.". I laughed thinking he was joking, but then he said, "No, really, I made a presentation.". I still thought it was a joke until he got up, connected his laptop to the TV, and opened a PowerPoint titled. "Improving Our Home Dining Experience.".

I was in disbelief as he went slide by slide, critiquing my dishes. Slide one, too much garlic. (Angela gasps). Slide two, pasta consistency. Slide three more salt, less sass. The kicker would-" - No! - I... - "The kicker was slide eight, which was just a photo. of Gordon Ramsey face palming with the caption, "What he'd think.". I was stunned. I told him if he had such detailed opinions,

he should cook himself. He tried to backtrack saying it was all in good fun. and that he was just trying to help, but I wasn't laughing. I haven't cooked since. And now, he's been living off cereal and takeout. He's sulking, saying I'm overreacting and ruining the joke. So, Reddit, am I the asshole (Courtney sighs). for refusing to cook after my boyfriend presented me. with a PowerPoint critique of my cooking?". - What in the hell? - This feels like a literal example of, "Don't bite the hand that feeds you.". (crew laughs).

- Also, no such thing as too much garlic. - [Shayne] Yeah. - I was gonna say it right off the bat disagree. - Too much garlic? You can't have. too much garlic. - Not possible. Okay, there's just so much to be said about. he spent so much time thinking about her cooking. in a negative way that he made an entire presentation-. - Yeah. - Like, you could've used. that time to do so many other things. - Could have learned a recipe. - Literally learned how to cook in that time. You spent so much time stewing. over your partner's cooking styles-.

- Mm-hmm. - That it compelled you, it inspired you to own them via PowerPoint? - Yeah. - This is truly... I don't know why she was offended mostly. by the Gordon Ramsey one, it's the too much sass to me. - Yeah. - Yeah, I'm sorry, what? - More salt, less sass. - That hurt. - It's also wild to me that I'm like, you're saying you're not a cook at all. You don't understand cooking, but then you're gonna give cooking critique. - Was that him trying to do an alliteration? Like too much salt, less... Like trying to be cute? - Trying to be funny.

- I don't know. - Maybe he watches "Dropout". and watched "Smartypants". and was like, "Let's do it." (Shayne laughs). - It's like, "Here's my presentation.". - Literally, what is he thinking? - I don't know what he's thinking, but it's not good thinking. This shows how a lot of people in these Reddit stories. are like, "Oh, I can't cook.". But it's like, no, there's the difference. between can't cook and refuse to cook. - Yeah. - Right. - Like, oh, I cannot cook. I will not cook. - Yeah. - Because that seems. to be his thinking of like, "No, I'm not gonna try it.".

And I get really annoyed, too, of, like, when people are like, "Oh, I can't do something.". It's like, you can learn. Like, no, you're not gonna be some all-star chef, but you can learn basic cooking. - Yeah. - I think it's like. when people grow up thinking, especially I think, like when men grow up thinking. that cooking is a skill and not a chore, because, like, I know it's both of the... But like, it's also, like- - It's both of em, yeah. - It's an act of service this person did this. Like you don't go, "I can't mop.

I don't know how to mop.". - Right. - You could be like, "I'm bad at mopping.". Like, "I'm a bad cook.". Does that make sense? - Yeah! - Yeah, yeah. - Like where you're like, oh, no, this isn't something you can just be like, "I'm bad at skateboarding, so I don't skateboard.". No, it's like, no, we all have to do this. in order to survive. - Right. - But because of these, like, gender norms, you can be like, "Oh, I just don't have those skills, because, like, only, like..." (gags). - And then to claim to not even be able to boil water. is like, so then are you even sure.

you know what garlic is, my guy? And then, I think I get really ticked off. where he's now sulking around saying she ruined the joke. When did the joke start? When did that begin? - Mm-hmm. - Because it sounds like he was like halfway. through a meal and was like, "I have some notes.". - Yeah. - Like, put down his still warm plate. and went and plugged in a presentation, like... And yeah, I think a lot of it goes down to, like, not realizing how much work and care goes into it, 'cause Shayne cooks for me a lot.

I can cook, but he likes to cook. (Courtney laughs) (crew laughs). - To quote... Here, listen, to quote my favorite film, "Anyone can cook.". I really think it. It's not a skill, we should all do. We all can do it. Some people are better than others. That doesn't mean we shouldn't do it. - Right, it's literally to survive. - And I'm not, like, a cook. I like following recipes and it's easy to follow a recipe. There's plenty online that will show you step-by-step. how to do every single thing.

- Mm-hmm. - Yeah. - All you need to do is read, and just listen, and do that. - Yeah. - This guy's gonna sit here. and say slide two, pasta consistency. Then he's clearly admitting he knows. something about cooking pasta. and he just doesn't- - Consistency? - Yeah, I don't know what he's talking about. - I hate to break it to you, bud, but they're all being cooked at the same time, so they should all be either al dente. or normal, or like... (Courtney laughs). Like it's not like somebody. (cast talking over each other). - But her response to pasta consistency should be, "Okay, how do I do it?" And if he's like, "I don't know.". It's like, "Well then, (beep) you.". - Yeah. - Like, "Then you accept.

what I cook.". Like, if you're not gonna cook, you kinda have to accept what's being cooked for you. That's kinda how it goes. - Yeah, and, like, if you're in a relationship. where you don't like your partner's cooking, like, this is the worst way to handle that. Like, there's so many- - Yeah. - Other ways to handle. Like you can try cooking or be like, "Hey, can I help with this step?". And then, like, being involved, not putting the burden- - Yeah. - Of the food being bad also on them. after the burden of cooking for both of you all the time-.

- Yeah. - Regardless of, like, the roles of it all. It's like that's work. - Mm-hmm. The comments, I mean the verdict. - Yeah. - She's not the asshole. He's an asshole. Comments. "Holy shit, what a (beep). If he can make a PowerPoint about all his complaints. about your cooking, he can learn how to follow a recipe like a big boy.". (Courtney chuckles) 26,000 up votes. Someone responded to that, "Seriously, I have a friend who never knew how to cook. He probably didn't until he was almost 40. He's also a very bright and talented lawyer.

Then during COVID, he started making all kinds. of meals for his family. When asked about it, he said, "It's not (beep) hard. You do what the recipe says.". The man went from zero. to nailing his temps on duck in months.". - Mm-hmm, yeah, like TikTok, for me, in the pandemic. made cooking so much less intimidating to me. And I started, like, making my own Alfredo sauce, like, doing all- - Ooh! - These random things, and just feeling more confident to then just try. to do my own stuff that wasn't in a recipe. - Mm-hmm. - It's, like, the hardest part is just being confident.

with a stove, like, truly. - Yeah, but also it's like, now I'm thinking about it, I'm like, "What's the difference. between (beep) cooking and a board game?". (Courtney laughs). Like, that's it. You just follow the (beep) rules, and you do it, and you learn. (Courtney laughs). Like, I don't know. Like, it's so weird to isolate it as a separate skill. from anything else, and be like, "I'm bad at cleaning, so I won't clean.". - And let's be real, he doesn't want to. - No, yeah. - Yeah. - He's making an excuse. (Courtney laughs). - And he doesn't think he should. Like, he thinks- - Yeah. - It is out of his league. - He could kill any "Elden Ring" boss-. - Literally! - But he can't make. a freaking casserole?

- I'm like, "I know your ass, (crew laughs). like knows how to (beep), I don't know. (Courtney laughs). - No- - (beep) You know. - With so many other skills, I'm sure he is like, "Oh, I could learn.". But this, it's like, "No, I can't learn.". - No, you'd rather spend- - Yeah. - The time to make a PowerPoint with Gordon Ramsey in it. - Yeah. - It's like, "I'll learn. how to chop wood.". (Courtney laughs). - Someone else said, "Not the asshole. Don't bite the hand that feeds you. Particularly if you can't feed yourself.". Lastly, someone said, or someone else said, "Not the asshole. Also, if you have the PowerPoint,

you could try adding Gordon Ramsey on social media. and have him tear your boyfriend a new one. I don't think he'd take too kindly. to your boyfriend using him to be a shit.". - I do a Gordon Ramsey? - Yeah. - You're a (beep) bad boyfriend! - Nice. - He just opens the door. one day and Gordon Ramsey's there and he's like, "I heard what you (beep) said.". Pulls out a gun and shoots him. (Angela and Courtney laugh). - And then.. - And there's never. too much garlic. - Yeah, yeah. - "Never too much (beep) garlic. I'm Gordon Ramsey.". - You can't have too much garlic. And I bet she was, I bet she did too much,

and I bet she's too sassy. - The only time I don't, (Courtney laughs). the only time I don't listen to recipes. is whenever it's the garlic amount, I double it. - Oh yeah, I assume every recipe, like every chef. that's putting a recipe together assumes I'm a (beep). and like I, whatever the spices. and the seasoning is, I'm like, yeah, we're just gonna ham it up. We're gonna... - I love that. - Especially like pastas. It'll be like two garlic cloves. I'm like two? What is this? (Courtney laughs). We're doing four. - What is this? - We're doing 38. (Angela laughs).

- We're gonna double that, make it 50. Lastly, someone said "Definitely time. for a breakup PowerPoint.". - Nice. - Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, nice goal. - Nice, nice. I'd get a Cameo from Gordon Ramsey and breakup with his ass. - Oh my God, get a Cameo. Oh my God. - He would probably, she probably doesn't have to get a Cameo. She probably could just go to Twitter. - Yeah. - Now, there's probably a pattern here, but do you think if this guy was a great boyfriend. and he did this, do you think this is grounds. for breaking up with him? - Good point. I think, like, also there's another part of this.

that, like, just to give the other side. is like, sometimes people go too all out in a joke. and lose themselves, right? Like, we know roasts when we think it's funny. and like you're like, oh, this will be so funny. 'cause I'm committing so hardcore to it. and you kind of lose, I don't think none of us do that. But like, I think it's possible to be like, oh, I'm gonna commit so hard. It'll be so silly that she won't take it seriously. - Right. - 'Cause it's a PowerPoint. She can't possibly take this to heart. - Yeah, I've been there. - But still, my guy, still not. - I have a hard time believing there's no pattern.

- Yeah. - Leading up to this, right? - And it's like, there's just so many moments. where you're going through this PowerPoint. and be like, "Gee, I wonder if there's other steps. before doing this.". You know? And then, I also think it's how he reacted to her reaction. 'Cause she had every right. to react in her way. - Fair. - And be like, "Okay, then you can cook for yourself.". - His reaction to her is the most telling thing. - Yeah. - 'Cause he could have easily been like, "Oh, I'll cook, I'll learn how to cook.". But no, he's refusing. - Yeah. - Straight up refusing.

It's take out and cereal. - Cereal and take out. - And he's sulking. - I'm not, I'm not, not. I love cereal and takeout, let's be real. - Oh, I love cereal and takeout, too. But it's just that he didn't even, in these days, go like, "Hey, I'll learn how to cook.". Or "Here, let me cook for you today.". Like no. - Oh god. - Yeah. The sulking and the trying to make her feel bad. Update. (Courtney laughs). Did you hear what I... - Oh, oh no, oh! (Shayne laughs). - Did you guys hear what I just said? Update. - What? - Holiday update!

- Holiday update! - I say, "Update.". I look over and you guys are just like. - And then you, yeah, you were like, "Did you hear? I'm bringing you guys to Disneyland.". Okay! (Courtney and Shayne laugh). - Okay, update. "Hey Reddit. So, it's been a wild ride since I posted my original story. about my now ex." - Oh! - Yeah! - "Boyfriend's infamous. PowerPoint presentation critiquing my cooking. I can't thank you enough for all the support, laughs, and even the outrage on my behalf. Buckle up because here's the follow up. you didn't know you needed.". - Oh. - "After reading your comments.

and taking some time to process what happened, I decided that our relationship needed a serious talk. I sat him down to discuss how his presentation came across. as not just unfunny, but pretty disrespectful. You know, typical mature relationship stuff. Well, what does he do? He smirks and goes, "Oh, I was prepared for this."". - Bitch. - "He actually grabs his laptop, connects it to the TV again, and presents me with another PowerPoint. titled "How To Take a Joke: A Comprehensive Guide."".

- Oh my God. - "He made a whole slideshow explaining why I needed. to learn how to chill out (Angela gasps). and appreciate humor. Slide one featured a meme of a clown putting on makeup. with my name plastered over it.". - [Angela] Oh! - Who does he think he's (beep) talking to? - "Slide two, a bullet point list. titled "Why Your Overreaction is Hilarious.". - Oh! - "Slide three. was titled "How I'm Clearly the Comedian. in This Relationship."". - Cauterized, cauterized, cauterized, cauterized. - Him sitting there like Joker like.

(crew laughs). - She's like got no, she's the Joker. She's like, boom! - Yeah. - A man telling a woman to chill out. or that you are over exaggerating. I've never thought it could be heightened. to like a higher point. - Yeah, a little. - And it is. - And the clown pic, bro. - "At this point I was too stunned to speak. But then he pulled out slide six. "Things You Can Do While Not Cooking. Because You're Mad.". The audacity, right? It was as if he really thought he'd win me over. with this next level presentation.

Spoiler alert, he did not. So, I did what any rational PowerPoint-loving person. would do, I made my own. I stayed up all night crafting a presentation. called "Why It's Time to Move On: A Farewell Guide.". It had everything, flowcharts mapping his incompetence in the kitchen, pie charts illustrating my happiness before. and after the great presentation debacle. and my personal favorite, slide nine, a GIF of Gordon Ramsey yelling, "Get out!". This morning, I sat him down and went through my PowerPoint. with the same energy he had given me. - Oh my God. - His reaction was priceless. (Angela gasps) He started with that same smirk,

but lost at somewhere around slide four, "Top 10 Reasons You're Moving Out Today.". By the time I got to the resources. for finding your own apartment slide, he was packing a bag. Now, before anyone worries. Yes, he did actually leave, and no, I didn't even have to threaten him with slide 12, which was just a photo of me. blocking the wifi router. (Courtney laughs). So yeah, we broke up and I'm single, happy and cooking meals for myself. without any critique except my cat's judgmental stare. And to those who said I should make a breakup PowerPoint, just know your wish has been fulfilled.

I still can't believe how all of this went down. over the course of one single weekend, but I now feel pretty good about myself. Thanks for all of your comments and support. PS, oh and fun fact, some of you were right. He actually is a business consultant, so making PowerPoint presentations. is quite literally his day job.". - I don't care. (Courtney laughs). - I guess he took bringing work home. to a whole new unwelcome level.". I really hate, and it's a common tactic used when people do something. and they get a response they don't like,

they go, "It was just a joke.". Like, no, it's not. Like, there is some truth in comedy, but also, if you're making a joke for one person. and they don't find it funny, then you are a bad comedian. - Yeah, yeah. - Then you suck. - If you have one person to make laugh. that you think you'd know better. than anybody else you're trying to make a joke to, it's your partner. And yet, you've disrespected them. more than I would ever even fathom. to disrespect your partner like that. - I thought she was gonna say, "And then on slide 12,

my favorite, a pie chart of the amount of times. he's made me (beep).". - Oh god. - I thought, I truly thought she was gonna have something like that. No, she kept it pretty civil, pretty professional. - But like, using his logic, could you imagine if she said all that brutal shit about him. and it wasn't necessarily like, "I'm breaking up with you,". but it was just like how awful he is. And then she went "Kidding.". - Imagine. - Yeah. - And he would've been like, "No, I have to leave. This is awful.". And like, and then she goes, "Well, you can't take a joke. Let's go back to your PowerPoint presentation. about how you should take a joke.". - I'm also thinking like, her slideshow.

sounds like it was really good. and what if he was like, (beep). "I need to up my game at work.". Like seeing her like Canva skills, you know? - [Shayne] That's funny. - I would love that. - He would not be able. to take any joke she threw at him. - No. - You just know. hearing the story that he cannot take what he's dishing out. - Oh no, I love it. - He's not dishing out anything. 'cause he can't cook. - His (beep) lens. is that when he's making a joke, it's funny. And when she's making a joke it's sassy. and that's so (beep) annoying. - Yeah. There's the, I heard this comedian Anthony Jeselnik.

who's like, says really offensive jokes, right? Like, that's his whole bit. But he was talking about how like he thinks. of the Andy Warhol quote where it's like, "Art is getting away with it.". He's like, "That's comedy. If you don't give your joke. and it goes off, then you didn't do it well.". You didn't do it well enough. If people are offended, you didn't land the joke. - Yeah, that's so true. - And like that's, you can't pass something off as comedy. once it's already failed. - Yeah. - That means it wasn't comedy. - Yeah. - It means it didn't work. - Yeah. - It didn't do it.

So you now need to apologize. and you'd be like, "I offended you.". - Yeah. - Yeah, no, it certainly wasn't comedy rooted in friendship. (Shayne laughs). - He just sounds like a baby. He just truly sounds like a little baby. - A baby with a computer. - Yeah, and like, you know, to be funny, being funny requires intelligence. and like, I just don't think he was very much. thinking this through, thus not being very funny. - Also, if you're gonna roast someone, you have to respect that person. You have to show respect for that person in your roast.

And what he tried to do is he tried. to just roast his partner fully. and it just was not respectful at all. There was no fun in it. It was like, okay, you're trying to make her laugh, but all you're doing is saying, "You suck at this thing. that you do for me. that I don't contribute back into at all.". - No, and it's just like, he's making this thing. that she works hard to do a joke. Like he's not taking her cooking, anything seriously. - Couple, there was a comment here, "Your post was good enough. that at least two people ripped it off. within 24 hours of it being posted.".

- That's so funny. - Yeah. That happens on Reddit. So, interesting pseudo second update to this. Although the OP never, this is OP posted this, posted this story. People found that this person is very active. in the ChatGPT subreddit. So, a lot of people are assuming this story could be fake. - Mm. - Like they generated this story. There's a lot of lines in here. that are just kind of like typical Reddit lines, right. That are in Reddit stories.

Like how they start off with, "So it's been a wild ride since I posted my original story. and my now ex-boyfriend's infamous PowerPoint presentation.". - You're so right. - "I can't thank you enough. for all the support," blah blah blah. "Here's the followup you didn't know you needed.". Some other lines. "My cat's judgmental stare.". The cat was not referenced until just then. "Buckle up because yeah, this is the follow up. you didn't know you needed.". - I know we're like kind of supposed. to assume all the Reddit stories are fake. 'cause you never know what's real.

But like, oh, that kind of makes me bummed out. - That's only because they're active in the ChatGPT. There's no proof that this is fake. There's also a lot of people who make fake stories. that people don't think are generated. But that's a theory. - Or it could have been. a real thing that happened to them. and they just used ChatGPT to help them write it. - Yeah. - Help punch it up. - They could be. - That's true. - They could actively be active in there. and not be using it for this. - Or it's fake. - Or it's fake. - It did really blow me away that. - That one, that one stuck with you. I think you're gonna be thinking about that tonight.

- Yeah. - Be like, ugh. - Well, let us know in the comments down below. what you think. If there's any more proof that's been discovered. - Is that the surprise, are they all fake? - No. (crew laughs). - Oh my God. That would make me so sad. - But that would mean OP is the asshole. - Yeah, you asshole. - That means OP could be some dude out there. - Do you know how many AI stories are probably out there. and it's like someone's built a whole career. creating AI Reddit stories and then putting it. to like AI video game content. and then just like having a voice for, oh no. Oh no, oh no. - We're doomed.

- Shayne, are you AI? (Shayne gurgles). (Courtney and Shayne gurgling). - I'm just an alien. It's like, oh, he's not AI, he's a squid. Okay, our next story. This comes from Best of Redditor Updates. It was originally posted on True Off My Chest. So we have a confession here. "My childhood bully has become my coworker. and she's bullying me again.". - No. - This is gonna get me sad and mad together.

- "When I, an 18-year-old woman was in fifth grade, ages 10 to 11 for any non-Americans, there were these new twins who moved. from the other side of the country to join my class. For some reason, these two kids did everything they could. to make my life miserable. I think it's because I was socially unaware. and a bit odd as a child, but I'm not sure. The boy twin was this very big kid. who would regularly beat me up. and the girl twin would humiliate. and spread rumors about me. Of course, the teachers never did anything about it. Luckily, these two went to different middle. and high schools, so I wasn't bullied.

and I had a pleasant time in school after that. Most kids were not happy about going to middle school, but I was excited for them to stop torturing me. However, last month I got a job at a new grocery store. in my neighborhood. However, last week the girl who bullied me. got a job at the same grocery store. At first I thought, "It's been seven years, she probably changed.". But just now, a few coworkers asked me, "Did you really have sex with the manager. so you could get hired here?". I shouted at them, "No!". and asked them where they heard that. and they said, "The new girl told us.".

I don't want to go through this again. I am genuinely considering switching jobs. to get away from her. I feel so lost and helpless.". - Ugh. - What the? (beep). - That's really (beep) up. - Just like first week. It's just like, oh yeah, I'm back. - They go, yes, you're gonna just trust this new person. who just started to that... - First week. - Yeah. - You're a slut, you slept with our boss. - That's gotta be grounds for like reporting. as sexual harassment. You're spreading rumors about like, that's very, very damning. - I think it is.

- 100%. - Yeah. - That sucks. - If here at Smosh, we hired a new employee. and in the first week they came up to me. and said some crazy rumor like that about anyone here, I'd look them dead in the eyes. and be like, "I don't trust you.". - Yeah. (Courtney laughs). - Is your first week and you're gonna ball that hard? All right. - That's crazy. - Gimme the ball. - That's crazy. It sucks to be, 'cause like, I heard, I've been watching "Vanderpump Rules" and a character.

- And I'm a proud friend. - A character, it's a real person, but character in the show. briefly explains like the psychology of gossip. and how it is to build community. and like, it's really unfortunate OP. is the victim of this 'cause like this sad bully. has been trying to use this to get closer to other people. - Yeah. - Their whole life. And it's just like a really sad, pathetic thing. - So they haven't seen 'em in seven years, first week, month back already spreading hardcore rumors. Not even starting small, not even being like, "Yeah,

I saw her like kinda, she's been eating some. of the groceries.". (crew laughs). I don't know. Like what's a small one you could start off with? - She's eating the groceries. - Straight off to she's sleeping with the manager. - That's so... - Intense. - Did the OP clarify that they're femme? - Yeah. OP is an 18-year-old woman. - And so, the male twin. was physically attacking her in school. - Yeah, so, the boy she said would beat her up.

and she would spread rumors. - Oh my God. They would go psychological and physical together. - Oh my God, that's like literal warfare. - They're literally final bosses in "Dark Souls.". - They flanked her to be a bully. - She's dealing with Ornstein and Smough. - I was literally about to say she's dealing. with Ornstein and Smough. (crew laughs). That's crazy sad. - Okay. - No update or anything or? - This is a dumb rumor to spread, too, because you have a third party, the manager, who can clarify that it's not happening.

- And that manager would take that shit seriously. - Yeah, this affects, this actually affects the manager more. - More. - Because it's like, hey, that's a big deal. - Yeah. - Yeah, that's a pretty big (beep) deal. - Okay, this bully does not sound smart, so. - [Courtney] Yeah. - Hopefully. - Yeah, and like, for the record, if ever anybody that does that to you. at work, anything like that related, you can file a report for sexual harassment. Nobody can just talk. 'Cause it's happened to me in my career here. in like long, long years past. But it's like, I didn't know that I could do that. And like you can. - Yeah, and man, it sucks.

'cause getting a job is so hard. But like, if you're in a place and you're being mistreated. and then HR is not taking it seriously. - Oh. - I would try to, like in her situation, try to switch jobs, but make sure you can find another job. - I remember- - This sucks, man. - This also brought back like, such a specific memory. to me that I cannot believe this story brought back, which was, I remember at the end of middle school. I had a really toxic friend group. and there was a lot of bullies. And I remember being like, "I'm gonna go to a school.

without them and they won't be there. and make my life hell.". And I remember the release I felt. as like an eighth grader. - Aw. - I can't imagine being someone. who ruins other people's lives like that. - [Angela] Yeah. - Like I just can't fathom that. - I think when you're little, you don't like, there's a lot of kids that will bully. and it's 'cause they see stuff. - And she's an adult now. - I know, that's when you're like, my (beep) God. - Yeah. 18 is still very young and stupid. - I know, but like, to be that bad.

- Yeah. - Like to be that, to be consistently that bad. Just, it's so sad. Comments. "HR is your friend in these situations. She's making it a hostile work environment. Get a notepad and write down every time. with the date and time and what the incident was. Keep a record of it. If you work at a small store with no HR, then go to management. But skip management if you have an HR to go to. I'm almost positive your manager doesn't want the reputation. of being a sleaze and making 18 year olds sleep with him.

to get hired, if he's a decent person at least.". OP responded, "The store doesn't have an HR, but I'll talk to my manager when I see him.". Someone else said, "I'm gonna join all the people. saying to talk to your manager. She's telling people that he makes teenagers sleep with him. in exchange for work. And that's a massive and appalling accusation. I guarantee he'll care and she'll be out on her ass, or at least on extremely thin ice almost immediately.". Someone else lastly said, "Girl, it's time to polish that spine.

Go straight to your manager. and tell him exactly what just happened. Tell him who came up to you and what they said. and who they said told them. You're not that little girl anymore. You are a young woman in the real world. and that has real life consequences to this shit. Your manager will be furious about this. as it could have very serious consequences. on his career and his home life. She's (beep) with the wrong people now. All this has consequences. and she's about to find out big time. Keep your head held high, honey. Good luck.". - Oof, yeah. I look forward to like,

it's wild the things you can get away with in school. that you cannot get away with in the real world. And like, talking about "Vanderpump Rules,". like even in earlier times, like in this day and age, there's a lot you can no longer get away with. and think is okay and appropriate to do in a workplace. - Yeah. - Or in any like adult settings. - Well, and the reality is sometimes people get away. with it in like a legal or professional sense. - Yeah. - Sadly. But I, this is what I've noticed. throughout my like late teens, twenties.

and like, now that I'm in my thirties, is people who are consistently douchebags. You may get away with it in that you may not get in trouble, but at some point you will realize. that nobody's close to you. - Yeah. - And you are, the punishment, it's not like karma. It's just the nature of how, if that's your form of gravity, of how you're treating others, you're gonna just push everything away. and you're gonna be so alone at some point. - Yeah. - Mm hmm. - And that's what's gonna happen to her.

if she just treats people this way, you're just... - Yeah. - Nobody's gonna trust you, naturally. Update. - Okay, please. - Okay. - The last few days have been pretty chaotic. First of all, I found out the new girl at my workplace, who was my childhood bully was spreading another rumor, claiming that my boobs were fake. I took the advice of most of the people in the comments. of my post and sent an email to my manager. telling him about how she made up a rumor. claiming that I slept with him to get hired. - What is this 2000 and (beep) 5?

- Yeah, wow. Fake boobs at 18, I wish! - Her boobs are fake. - I wish. - If someone new was hired here, and they came up to me and said about someone else. being like, "Yeah, their boobs are fake.". I'd be like, "Okay, what?". They come up and they're just like, "Spencer's butt is fake." (Angela laughs). - Yeah, Anthony's hairline, straight from turkey. (Shayne laughs). - Did you know Ian has fake calves? - Oh my God. - That's actually awesome. - That's real. - I think that's a real thing.

Okay. (Angela laughs). So, she tells the manager. "He responded saying that this is a very serious issue. and that he wants me to come into work tomorrow. to get my side of the story. because my bully had a shift then. The manager came in looking absolutely furious. My manager spoke with her, me, and a few of my coworkers to see what was going on. After my manager spoke with my bully, I saw her leaving. She came up to me, said, "(beep) you, you tattletale slut" and left. I asked my manager what happened to her. at the end of my shift. He said, "I spoke with her. about the bullshit she was spewing.

She tried acting innocent, but everyone I asked said that she was the one. who made that shit up. She's fired. We don't have to worry about her anymore.". I was kind of hoping that she would throw a temper tantrum, but that didn't happen. I finally stood up to her, thanks to the advice. and words of support from Reddit. I'm pretty sure my past self, the little girl. who had her backpack stuffed in a shit-filled toilet. on her 11th birthday would be so proud of me.". - Aw. - That's... (Angela sighs). You can't be a tattletale if you're making up rumors.

about the person who's the tattletale. - Yeah, no. - That's not. how that works even. - That's gonna be this girl's whole life is she's, even if she does end up very alone one day, I don't, I think it'll be tough 'cause she has a twin, but like, she's not gonna look inward. Like, there's people that no matter how bad things get, they're still gonna blame everybody else. So, it's like, yeah, no, it's not about the fact that she started a rumor. - On her fifth job, she's gonna be like, "I got fired again 'cause people suck.". - Yeah. - No, you spread rumors. - Literally. Also, this girl is like,

it's like she's living in "Gossip Girl" or something. - I know, like slut. Like, whoa, I wear that as a badge. on my chest. - I know. - Hello. - I'm like, "Your boobs are fake? Who's your doctor?". - Like, yeah, like, let me know. - Drop the surgeon. - You work at a grocery store and you got a boob job? Must have been an incredible price. - Oh. - What the (beep). - That's crazy. - Today's "Reddit Stories" is brought to you by Zocdoc. Look, there are some things in life. that can be a total crapshoot,

like trying a new takeout spot, jumping into a new type of workout class, or even mixing up your mornings. with a different type of coffee. But finding the right doctor shouldn't be a total crapshoot. And with Zocdoc, it's not, because you've got more options than you know. Zocdoc is a free app and website where you can search. and compare high quality in-network doctors, choose the right one for your needs. and click to instantly book an appointment. We're talking about in-network appointments. with more than 100,000 healthcare providers. across every specialty, from mental health to dental health,

eye care to skincare, and much more. Plus, Zocdoc appointments happen fast, typically within just 24 to 72 hours of booking. I used zocdoc to finally book a doctor's appointment. after years of avoiding it. It was so simple that I could just see all the doctors. in my area and see when they were available. It made it so streamlined. and it's what it took to finally book an appointment. So, stop putting off those doctor's appointments. and go to zocdoc.com/pitreddit. to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. That's Z-O-C-D-O-C.com/pitreddit.

Zocdoc.com/pitreddit. Back to the show. Our next story was originally posted on r/CreditScore, but it ended up on Best of Redditer Updates. First post from r/CreditScore. - Okay. - Our credit stories? - So people- (crew laughs). - Reddit stories. - That was cool. - That's good. That's good. - That was really good. - There it is. - That was good in the way. it like felt satisfying to hear it. - Yeah. (Courtney laughs).

"Someone opened a credit card in my name. and ran up a $6,000 bill. My mom told me to just ignore it. Turns out she was the one who opened it.". - No! - Oh bitch! Oh. - Oh bitch! - Bitch! - Bitch! - Bitch! (Angela stuttering). Shut up, bitch! - Shut up! - It feels good to do it sometimes. - Yeah. - Bitch! - Shayne, you should do it. - Shut up, bitch!

- That was really amazing. - That was really good. - After that "Beopardy", I've nailed it ever since. - Oh, was that Final Beopardy? - Yeah, saying the shut up. Okay. (crew laughs). "Looking for my next steps here as I'm still in college. and three hours away from home. Long story short, I applied for a job. for my last year of school, which required a background check. When I found out I didn't get the job a couple weeks ago, I wasn't too shocked, as I'm sure a lot. of people applied for the spots. What did shock me was when I got a letter on Tuesday.

from the employer, which said, information in my credit may have been used against me. It then listed a charged off account. and multiple missed payments on an account. I've never been even a day late in my life. for the one credit card I've had since I was 18. When I went to pull my credit, I saw the charged off account, which looks like it was last updated in June. Immediately I figured my credit had been stolen. and called my mom. She said, if I didn't open the account just to ignore it. and if I get sued, tell the judge an unknown person stole my identity.

That didn't make any sense to me. as anyone could say that about anything. whenever they get sued. When I told her I was probably going. to talk to the cops about it, she said, "I wouldn't want those people in my life.". My roommate said, it sounded like my mom opened the account. and doesn't want to get in trouble for it.". - Oh my God. - "I was able. to speak with someone in the fraud department for the card. and they got me some information about it. Several cash advances from an ATM. about a block from my mom's house. along with a couple of stores in my hometown.

I told my mom all of that and asked her to come clean. She refused and got mad at me for accusing her. of stealing my identity. Finally, I told her I'm going to the police about it. and she blew a gasket saying she needed the money. and to mind my business. She said I can't call the police. because they might revoke her probation, felony battery charges from last year. and she might end up doing time in the county. I can't really sacrifice my future in this case. And while I love my mom, I'm devastated she'd do this to me.

I think I should go to the cops, but I'm feeling some guilt about it.". - Oh my god, felony battery? - Yeah. - Beautiful names. Like if they didn't mean what they mean, battery. - I mean you're right. Like these are my cats. - Next up on the catwalk it's Felony Battery. - Felony Battery. - Wearing the new Calvin Klein. - These are my two cats, Felony and Battery. - Honestly. - Wow. - I love them, I love them. - A cat named Felony is crazy. - And Battery? - Like Feline. - Yeah. - Felony and Battery. are amazing, amazing names.

- Okay. - Amazing women. - You know what's kind of tragic. is that when I hear about like, oh, someone I know opening up a credit card in my name, I'm like, I immediately think like parents. I just think like- - Really? - It's mind blowing how many awful parents are out there. who do not care about their kids at all, and into their child's adult life. are willing to just sacrifice them. - Oh, I, yeah, that's just what's so shocking to me is like, 'cause when you have a kid, you're like thinking about their future. You're hopefully investing in it. You're wanting to see their credit and future blossom. This parent had no regard.

Like the credit, you can't just ignore your credit like that. That was actively damaging and affecting your kid's future. - Yeah. - And you're saying. to ignore it and let it continue to damage. and hurt the credit and make it worse and worse. Like, and then, you know, obviously like stealing from your child is crazy, too. - Yeah, this goes, this happens a lot in Reddit stories, or credit stories, where it's no longer a am I the asshole situation. It's oh, they're a criminal. - Yeah. - Like, oh, the cops.

- They committed a crime. That's, and you know, maybe there's a world out there, there's some crimes that don't make you an asshole, but like, most crimes make you an asshole. - Yeah, it sounds like we need to get those people involved. - I was laughing at you going, "You're not an asshole, you're a criminal.". - You're a criminal, it's a different category. Like when you're breaking, like you're breaking the law, especially like this, where it's full on theft, full on identity theft and stealing and of $6,000, and then you're trying to lie about it and deny it. And then when you're caught,

you're trying to guilt trip them. It's like, why did you do this? - And you're kind of like forcing your kid. to go into the caretaker position. because like, you're just like. inherently they love you, right? So they're like, I don't wanna put you in a bad spot. - Yeah, like this kid, they obviously don't wanna put their parent in prison. or jail, but it's like, I feel like the parent. is fully taking advantage of every angle of this situation. - Oh. - I know their information. I'm taking their money. I'm taking advantage of how they feel about me. Like completely, completely.

- What frustrates me is that's just, they were able to do this. - Yeah. - Get to this stage. - I know. - Comments, "The utter balls. of someone wrecking your credit. and then telling you to mind your business. when you try to hold them accountable for it.". Someone else said, "It's either your responsibility. and you take the hit or you let the law take care of it. and you get your perfect credit back. Your mom said she wouldn't want those, cops, people in her life. Well, she shouldn't have committed identity theft then, while on probation, no less. She obviously didn't learn anything. from her last run-ins with the law.

This woman wrecked your credit. and potentially lost you the job you applied for.". - Ugh. - Lastly, someone said. "Your mom didn't feel any guilt. about ruining your credit and costing you a job. If she doesn't accept the consequences. of her actions now she will do it again.". That's the ultimate reality. - Yeah. - And she may never learn her lesson is the sad thing. I don't know how she goes about preventing her mom. from doing this to her again. - Yeah, like, what are you gonna do, change your social security number, change everything about you? - I don't know. I don't know how you do that, but update.

- Okay. - Okay, it's I don't know. - Like my mom is the lead mob boss in prison. - Yeah, and now they're making a movie about her. - Yeah. - "I ended up filing a police report for identity theft. The day after I did it, I got a call from an investigator. and we talked about it for 20 minutes. We also talked a little bit about the job I applied for, which is federal and he said their background investigator. would definitely be pulling his report.

for the identity theft. Because of that, I decided to go through with charges. Last week, the investigator called me back. to confirm I would be willing to testify against my mother, though he didn't think it would come to that. and would likely end with a plea. I told him I would. Yesterday, my mom got arrested on her way home from work. She has an initial appearance this afternoon, but on her previous felony, it looks like a petition to revoke has been filed. with a date later this month. I feel like she's going to snap. like she's never snapped before on me when she gets out. probably later today.

I don't plan on answering the phone.". - Oof. - Update number two. - Okay. - "My mother had her petition to revoke hearing yesterday, and from what I understand, the investigator from my identity theft case. made a statement and her probation was revoked. She got remanded into county jail immediately. My sister was freaking out all day yesterday trying. to get my mom's affairs in order. since we have no idea when she'll get out. I haven't heard from the investigator. since the call a few weeks ago, but I take it as a good sign. he made a statement and my mom's probation was revoked.

Another good thing is that the account came off. of my credit report. My credit is back above 740.". - Whoa. - "With no negative marks. I feel like I've at least gotten some justice. since she's back in jail, even if it isn't specifically for identity theft. I'll make another update once I figure out. what's happening with my case.". That's the last we've heard. - Woo. - Ah, that's so tragic to have to send your own mom to jail. - Well, what's scary is like the first update being like, "I'm gonna send her to jail. and then I'm gonna have to deal with her reaction after.".

- Mm hm. - Yeah. - And then, oh. - Yeah. Because it's not like she's gonna come out of there. and be like, "I learned my lesson, I'm sorry." - Yeah. - Like, it's not gonna be like that. - Obviously a reactionary person. Oh, I feel so bad for her. - I feel so bad for people who have parents. that they have to like deal with. - That they have to parent. - Like, or worry about, or like it's just like I, you know, 'cause the idea of, oh, cutting off family members sounds crazy to me. But some people really have family members.

where it's like they're going to commit crimes against you. for the rest of your life. - And them being family doesn't excuse this. - Yeah. - Yeah. They think because they're family, they can do that. - 100%. - Okay, moving on. "Am I the asshole for woo-hooing with my husband? (Courtney giggles). I, young adult female, am a struggling college student. I was desperate for money and I met an incredible man.". - What? - Elder man, okay. - An elder man. - "I, a young adult female, am a struggling college student.

I was desperate for money. and I met an incredible man who was an elder man. and he was absolutely loaded. Unfortunately, he was married with kids. I joined their household. to become a nanny for their children. And one day when his wife was swimming, she accidentally drowned. I was the only witness. If only those walls hadn't appeared.". - Huh? - "Truly tragic. Of course, I had to comfort the poor widower. And once he was done grieving, we started to flirt a lot.

Then we got into a relationship.". - What's happening? - "Sadly, his kids hated me. because they said I was mean. I am not family oriented and I may not like kids, but I am not mean. And sadly, his kids, teens and one child, moved. to a different house completely on their own.". - Huh? - "I ended up marrying. my now husband." - You have to go slower. - How many years have happened? - "I ended up marrying my now husband. and we had a habit of woo-hooing frequently. Unfortunately, one day-". - Having sex?

- That means having sex in some worlds, yeah. - "Unfortunately, one day. after around our 10th session in one day, he dropped dead in front of me. I am completely devastated. because now I have so much wealth out of nowhere. and my husband is gone. His children are saying I did this on purpose.". - Is this a movie? - "But it's not my fault. My husband was irresistible.". - Okay. - "Am I the asshole?". - There's only one place that all. of this could happen in a short period of time. And it's the same place that you woo-hoo. It's The Sims. - You woo-hoo.

- So I guess we've discovered a new subreddit. - I woo-hoo. I dabble in woo-hooing and you can die. You can woo-hoo to death. You can die from woo-hooing to death. - Have you woo-hooed people to death? - I can't remember, I've played so many (beep) times. - Wait, this makes sense with the walls appearing. - Yeah, walls appearing, family oriented, young adult, all things. - Family oriented. - These are all things that are like traits. and things that are in Sims that you have. and your kids moving out so fast. I'm like, I'm sorry, I thought you were in college. Wait, wait, wait, whoa. - You got 'em! What? I was like, at first, I honestly,

for a second I thought I was tripping, I was like. - Yeah, no, this all really happened. - Now this isn't AI? - So, there's a subreddit that is, "Am I the Asshole Sims?". where people just recount Sims story. - That's awesome. - And at the end of the day, it's like you're not, you're a Sim. - Like you're not. - You're not an asshole, you're a Sim. - You're physically. not in control of what you do. - Yeah. - One comment. "Not the asshole, the walls are the asshole. Seems to me like this was a sign from the universe. So weird how life seems to be planned.". - Oh my god, wow. I bet this Sims Reddit, subreddit about am I the asshole.

is so witty. Bet everyone's so witty. - Woo-hooin'. - Woo-hooin'. - They're just woo-hooin'. - Woo-hooin'. - Okay, we'll move on to our next story here. So, this is from a subreddit called Donor Conceived. So people who conceived from a sperm donor. - Okay. - People, not Sims. - Not Sims. You can't do that in Sims. Unless you have a mod, I think. (Angela laughs). - "I just took a DNA test. Turns out I'm 23% related to my husband.". - 20%?

- 23%. - 23? Related! - Okay, my brain's so (beep) from the last one. I thought you're gonna be like, "I just took a DNA test. ♪ Turns out I'm a hundred percent that bitch ♪. - Okay. This person got sperm from a sperm donor. - And they're related to their husband! - "23% related to my husband.". - Okay. - "Hey everyone. I've known my whole life that I'm a donor conceived. I grew up in New South Wales. and my parents were always open about it. So, it was never some big secret. I didn't think much about it beyond that though,

until a couple of years ago when my husband. and I decided to take an ancestry DNA test.". Okay, so she was conceived from a sperm donor. - Via donor, yes. - Via donor. Okay, I think I was confused if like she was. she was pregnant and like whatever. - 100%, 100%, 100%. - So she was a sperm donor baby. All right, so she and her husband. decided to take an ancestry DNA test. "We thought it'd be fun. Maybe I'd find some half siblings. and he'd learn a bit more about his side of the family. Well, we got the results and I matched with him,

my husband, as a half sibling.". - Oh, oh, sibling. - Half! - Sibling. - "At first I thought it had to be some kind of mistake. or maybe I misunderstood something. But no, after looking into it, we realized his dad was also a donor. and no one ever told him.". Now. - Oh. - "Now here we are married for years with two kids. (Courtney gagging). and we're still trying to figure out how to process the fact.

that we're siblings. I don't even know how to explain how I feel. It's just overwhelming. I love him, of course. But this changes so much.". - Oh my God, no. This makes me like, kind of wanna cry. - You gotta move. - We've already spoken to a genetic counselor. and we're trying to move forward, but it's like everything we thought we knew about our family. has been flipped upside down.". - Oh no, oh no! - "I just feel kind of lost. Has anyone else here gone through something like this? I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has dealt. with something similar or even just your thoughts.".

I mean, what are the chances of that? - I know, I'm like, damn, are there just like hella donors in this city. - Well, there's plenty of donors out there, but the chances of being a sperm donor baby, like just the chances of stumbling upon someone who is your, the chances of meeting someone who is a half sibling. that you didn't know was a half sibling, already. Chances of that, amazing. - Yeah. - And then. you start dating and then you get married, and you didn't know like the whole time?

- Like I just feel like this connection with you. I don't know what it is. Maybe it's our blood, DNA. - I can't, I can't, I can't. Oh, okay, sometimes when I have a parking ticket on my car, I see it, and then I hide it from myself. - Sure. - And I like pay it, but I like hide it from myself. Like I don't put it in viewing sight, 'cause I'm like, no matter what, it happened. and I can't look at it. Just like, stop, don't think about it. (Courtney laughs) I think I would do that. I'd be like, "You're my husband, we're happy, don't think about it.". - Oh my God. - You're my brother,

don't think about it. - They already had kids. They already had kids. - You cannot tell them! You cannot tell the kids. No, I would immediately go, "Let's do a lot of drugs. and forget this happened." - Oh my God. - That's what I would do. - I have nothing I can say on this one, I don't. - I think it's important- - If a buddy of mine. told me this story, and they're like, "Yeah, so it turns out. my wife is my half sibling.". I'd just be like, (sighs). - You know what I would do? I would call the ancestry place. and I'd say, "I'm gonna give you a lot of money. to tell me that that was fake.".

- Oh my God. I just like... - Lie to my face. - I need you to lie to my face for the rest of my life. - I think it's important that if you're a parent. and you are also a donor, you should let all your kids know. that you were a donor, because it's important to know. that you have other siblings out there, whether you need to connect with them or not, but like. - That's a fair point, yeah. - Because if she had known that, maybe they would've had those tests done sooner, but they are so fortunate that they have healthy children. - Children and a healthy life and a, oh my God.

I'm gonna text my mom and ask. We should all ask. - Yeah, I mean, we're fine. We've done the, I've done my DNA test. and your parents did, and like, we are not. It's funny, like we have families. who lived in like parallel like states and stuff, but just missed each other. I don't know why that was relevant. - No, it's not a common coincidence. You have nothing to worry about. This is a one in a million. - This is a lightning strike situation. in the worst way possible. - Yeah. - Comments. "I think you need some family counseling first.

between you and your husband, and then later down the road. when you inevitably tell your children.". - Oh. - "I'm not sure. if you were able to take leave from work, but it would be a good idea to look.". OP said, "I'm in therapy myself, but unfortunately, my husband is not open. to that right now.". - Uh oh. - "He's in a big denial phase. and does not wish to talk about it.". - Oh no, oh no. - He's doing me. - It's just the beginning, folks. - God, this is, this may the craziest Reddit story I've ever heard. - It's the most, there's not, you know, there's plenty of stories where like,

I can offer no good opinion. I can offer my reaction. - You can offer sympathy. - But this is a story. where I'm truly like, I don't know what to say. - Yeah. - I don't. I don't know if there is anything. - And this isn't like a lot of stories. where it's like someone's morals. or someone's beliefs. - Right. It's like, truly, it's like if someone came up to me. and was like, "Hey, I just got struck by lightning. 10 times in a row.". I'd just be like, "Oh, well, that's crazy.". (crew laughs). You got struck by lightning 10 times in a row. - Oh gosh, I can't imagine what that must feel like inside. and how like that truly put your world upside down.

- And truly, the most tragic part of this. is like, it's not like many people out there have. or can share the experience with them. - Right. - It's not like there's a group for them to go. and be like, "Did this happen to you, too?". - Yeah. - It's like, this is one in a billion chance it feels like. - Yeah, like maybe you could do a really popular podcast. about it or something. - Yeah, like maybe you can't be like... - Like write a book. - Do you think they're gonna stay together? Like, can we just like, let's just, let's spill for a little.

- I feel bad I made it a monetary thing, so I take that back. - Hold on, hold on. Update. - Oh! Oh my God, I'm literally scared. - This might be my, oh, here we go, oh. - I love how I start these stories. by saying they're from Best of Redditor Updates, and then by the time we get to it. - We forgot. - We totally forget. - This might be the best. - In one ear and out the other. - Okay, so you were saying, 'cause I think the only thing that I am wondering, I'm like, are they gonna stay together or not? - That's our big question. - Oh, because it's like, no more kids.

No more kids. Incest is illegal. - Yeah. There's a certain inherent risk there. I mean, they're in New South Wales, I, that doesn't. - Because, oh, yeah. I don't know what the rules are, where else, but. - Probably the same. I mean, look, it's, there's so many factors that I'm curious about. - Oh my God. - Let's just get into it. - Yeah, yeah, yeah. - Okay. "Thank you so much for all. of the responses, support, and advice. I've taken some time to process. and I wanted to provide an update on where we're at.

First, I've been in individual therapy. and working through everything. It's been incredibly helpful to have a space. to just unravel my thoughts. My husband has also told me that he's open. to couples therapy, which is a big step for us, and I'm hopeful it will help us navigate this together. To confirm some things. Yes, my father-in-law is the donor, which makes him not only my husband's father, but also mine. It was a lot to take in. We're both really angry. that my husband's dad never told him the truth, and at the moment, neither of us are talking to him.

It's just too much. We've also discovered about 40 other siblings so far, all of whom live nearby. That was another layer of this experience. where we weren't prepared for. We haven't met them all yet, but knowing they're out there brings its own set. of challenges and questions. As for our marriage, no, we're not divorcing. We love each other. and are committed to working through this, but we haven't told our children yet. We plan to get professional advice before we do. This isn't something we want to rush into. without understanding the best way.

to approach it for their sake. I know many of you are part. of the donor conceived community, and I just wanna say that while I'm very aware. and involved in spaces like we are donor conceived. and I follow creators like Laura High, Donor Dylan, the Queer Mama Rachel, Strangers Like Me DC, Sonny, Evie Lucas, et cetera. I'm not interested in speaking. to anyone publicly about our situation. I'm really proud of people like Victoria Hill. for going public, but that's not what's best. for my family right now. Thanks again for listening, for the advice,

and for your understanding. We're taking this one day at a time.". - Woo. That was my fear. - I guess there are, there's a lot of creators that are in, I don't know about this situation. - They're just. donor conceived. - Donor conceived. But she mentions Victoria Hill. I don't know anything about Victoria Hill. - I don't know. I mean, this was kind of my fear. I just like had this feeling that the fact. that this happened, I was like, I have a feeling. that this donor was busy. Like, and I would be concerned, like, if you guys stay in this same town,

you should make sure like when your kids grow up. and start dating, that they aren't related to the people. that they're dating if they're all in the city still. - Yeah, I mean. - You know what I mean? - I know, I didn't think it was like a, such a local thing. Like I thought those things were like, I don't know. - I don't know anything about it. I really don't know much about donors and how it operates, but it does seem wild to me that like, especially. 'cause I know I've heard of that documentary. of the guy with a thousand kids. - Yeah. - Where it's like, wait, if you can donate, if those types of issues can happen, like people need to know.

- Yeah. - Like that that chance is out there. - That's like how cats affect the ecosystem, 'cause they kill so many birds. Like it's like a thing that we need to know about. and like you work on it. - Yes, 100%. - Yeah, transparency is certainly a factor. Wow. That might be the wildest story ever. - Yeah, I think that's the craziest. - I can't imagine. - Like stories that baffle me, and that's certainly one. - Yeah, and like, I'm happy for them. that they're still like, wanting to stay together. and be there for each other.

It's like, I don't know what that would do to my psyche. You know? Like, I think that would mess me up pretty bad. - Ooh, yeah. Well, maybe we'll get an update again someday. from them, but. - Yeah. - Wow. - Sounds like she's doing what's right though, which is just like not making this. like a public facing thing yet, or if that's what she wants to do. She's just like, they're just figuring it out. - Yeah, it does not need to be a thing. - She needs to figure out what they do for their kids.

- Mm. - Yeah. - Whew. Well, are we ready for our final story? - Yeah. - Yeah. - Okay, before we begin this, we have a fun surprise for both of you. We've talked about this all year, but it's time to actually do it. Guys, it's time to get our pancakes out. - No! - It's time for our final Reddit story of 2024. Get the pancakes out. (Courtney and Angela scream). - It's Saturday morning. - What? What, they're (beep) huge. - Wow. - They're warm. They're warm.

- I have to read unfortunately, but. Here, we can just set 'em here. for decorative effects. - Oh! - Oh my God, this is beautiful. - Wait, look. Look, look, look, how warm. This looks like a fake pancake. - Thanks guys. - These look so good. - Oh, that smells amazing. I love pancakes with strawberries on them. - It's Saturday morning, get your pancakes out. - Oh my God, it's Saturday morning, get your pancakes out. I was like, wait. I like forgot that reference. So when Shayne said that, I was like, "Are you talking about my flat ass?". (crew laughs).

Get my pancakes out? 'Scuse you. - I also didn't know. this was a thing until you told me about it. - Yeah, man, you said it and people loved it. This is like the new slogan for the show, "Get your pancakes out.". Everyone commented on every single one. - Saturday morning. - This is so fun! Post your pic with your pancakes for this app. - Are we ready for our final story? - Can I tell you something that happened recently? - Yeah. (Shayne laughs). - Sure. No, we're not ready. - No. - I've ordered pancakes now twice from IHOP. on a Saturday morning. - Awesome. - Wow.

- And I don't know if it's ever happened to you guys, but you have the same Postmates driver. and they recognize you. - [Courtney] No. (crew laughs). - He brought me the IHOP Postmates. I'm gonna make, I was gonna make a TikTok about it, but I forgot. He hands it to me and he goes, "Hey, tradition, I guess.". (crew laughs). And I'm looking at this bag of pancakes. that I paid way too much money for shitty pancakes, and I was like, "I have a problem.". That was it. - Hey, hey. They're not shitty pancakes. - Yeah, they're not. I don't think there's a shitty pancake to exist.

- It's hard to mess up a pancake. It's like pizza. It's like, if you have bad pancakes or pizza, it's like they did it bad on purpose. - Yeah, that's a sinister act. This is incredible. Thank you. - Thank you. - Our final story. - Okay. - This comes from True Off My Chest. "I owe my career to a YouTube channel.". - Oh no. (Shayne laughs). - Let's talk about Jacksepticeye. - Okay. (crew laughs). - "I've been wanting to tell this story for a long time, but couldn't find the place for it.

When I was an undergrad, I was an engineering major. I absolutely hated it, but it's just what my family had expected me to do. Everyone on my dad's side of the family was an engineer, and my future career had been sealed before I was even born. I did an internship at a company. during the summer of my sophomore year. and I realized that there is no way. I could have a happy life in this field. It was not the life I wanted for myself. Throughout the next year, mental health declined. and so did my grades. I had been a straight A student in school. and was suddenly failing multiple classes.

These grades deeply impacted my anxiety and self-image. Wanting to take a break from my surroundings, I went home one weekend in October of my junior year. and I broke down while I was working on homework. My mom heard me crying and asked what was wrong. I finally told her everything. I told her how much I had hated that internship, how I didn't understand what I was studying. and what all of this had done to my self-confidence. My mom just comforted me. and told me not to bring it up to my dad for the weekend. I got back to my university a couple of days later. and got a call from my dad. My mom had waved her magic wand.

and convinced him to let me change my major. To this day, I still have no idea. what that conversation was between them. All I know is that it gave me a freedom I never had before. The new problem was I didn't know. what I actually wanted to do. I had never even considered a future. where I wasn't an engineer. By this point, it was almost November. and I had about a month and a half to declare my new major. I immediately made an appointment. with our career counseling department, but the process had been slow. and I didn't get enough clarity to specify a major.

Earlier that year, I had started watching Smosh on YouTube.". - Oh, (beep) me. (Shayne and crew laugh). - "It was a comedy channel. and gave me a much needed break from the stress of my life. They had started a podcast. and I was listening to an episode. while searching through college majors. on my university's website. The episode was about things everyone present enjoyed. One of the members, Shayne, was working towards a psychology degree. and talked about how intriguing he had found the subject. I listened to him talk about psychology with an enthusiasm. and passion I had never had for engineering.

He discussed how psychology. helped him better understand people. because of certain biases we all experience. It was enlightening to see how his choice in education. better helped him understand the people around him. and even himself. I thought about how I needed to learn more about myself. because I had started to question my entire identity. as a student and the person I thought I was going to become. By the time his segment was over, I had scheduled an appointment to meet. with a psychology advisor. In two days, I had informed my family of the new major. and within a week, I had officially switched majors. This month will be five years.

since I stumbled onto that podcast episode. I graduated with my bachelor's in psychology, got a master's and just began my PhD. in school psychology at a pretty prestigious program. The people on Smosh jokingly give Shayne crap all the time.". Yeah. - Hey. (crew laughs). Not me, not me, not me. - Not me, never once, never once. - Not me. - "The people on Smosh jokingly give Shayne crap. all the time about his degree being useless, and while he may not use it on a day-to-day basis, it truly changed my life. I have always been someone who extensively plans everything,

so I can't say what pushed me into psychology. after I heard Shayne talk about it for 10 or 15 minutes. The road wasn't easy and things aren't perfect by any means, but I'm a lot happier, more confident, and motivated. and feel like I'm working towards something meaningful, more meaningful than I was five years ago.". Wow. - Oh my God. And that must have been, so five years ago. - And he's got a PhD. I'm down here with my bachelor's. - Yeah, he's a real degree. - He's a real psychologist. - He's a real degree. - And he got one in person for bachelor's. (Shayne laughs).

- Oh my God. And so, they're talking about like back in. when Smosh cast. - I think that. was the OG Smosh cast where I was talking about it. - Oh! - That's before I graduated, I think. Yeah, that was before you threw me my graduation. - Oh. - Have you seen that video? - No. - Oh, that'll wreck your shit. - That'll make you cry. - We can't let her see that. - No. - Yeah, yeah. - That's really awesome. - I really love that. Like, it's just so amazing. how something can just stick.

and pivot your life in such a positive way. Like I think those things are meant to happen. Like, you know, whether you believe in destiny or fate. or how everything's just like, you know, it's become now full circle. that we're here talking about it, too. - Yeah, I mean, it's cool. Like, I am like, oh, was I the catalyst? But I feel like he probably was, he was really searching for the thing and you know, he's probably hearing all sorts of things all the time. And then hearing this podcast, it was the thing that stuck.

And so, I'm so glad that it worked out for him. Like, I'm so glad he didn't. He was like, "Yeah, and I heard Shayne talk about this. and I went and got my psychology degree. and yeah, it (beep) sucks.". - Oh my God. - "And I can't use it. And so (beep) you Shayne.". - No, Shayne. Shayne, you were the dust in his wind. - The dust. (Shayne laughs). - [Courtney] You were the dust in his wind. - [Shayne] I'm so happy to be the dust in your wind. - Pancakes. - That's really sweet. - Yeah, that's pretty cool. - I'm a (beep) wreck at that. - I know, we gotta show her the graduation video though. - I think like when people just open up.

and say that something really small on our channels. did something huge for them, that makes what we, it's just like you can't, it's just. - It drives me for the next several years. to like, hear stuff like that. 'Cause that's why we do it. Like everybody does this type of work for different reasons, but like, for me, such a huge fuel. is hearing how people are impacted and driven forward. - Yeah. No, it means becoming a school psychologist. That's so incredible. - That's incredible.

These are so good. (everyone laughs). - Yeah, this is so incredible. What's the story? - This is the best, like one of the best pancakes I've ever had. - Anyway, what's going on? - That is so incredible. For a second I was like, okay, what on Smosh Mouth could they study? Right before it happened. And I was like, Harambe, or? (crew laughs). - No, I became a clown. (crew laughs). That's really cool. - Love that. - Well, that means a lot. I like how the, oh, the top comment.

What do you think the top comment was? - You're my favorite. pizza place. - Where's Anthony? - No, these are good. These are good quotes. No, the top comment was, "Impressive.". (Angela and crew laugh). Which it is. (Angela clapping). Yeah. - Oh God. - Stop. - It's like the last day of school. - This, this, this. - Yeah. - Whoa, holy shit. - What do you mean? Look at me. - You perfectly cut it in half. - Sorry, you talk a lot. - You're eating that pancake like a Sim. - You've been ranting for 45 minutes about psychology.

They edited it out, but you were ranting. for 45 minutes about psychology. - Thank you both for being here. - This was the best episode ever. - This literally was the best episode ever. - This was a lot of emotions. We need that person with a PhD in psychology. to give their thoughts on some. of these things that we're reading. - Totally. - Oh my gosh, yeah. - And yeah, thank you. And I'm so happy to hear. that my nonstop talk about psychology. has had an impact on someone. - That's really awesome. - I'm glad. I've inspired someone to become a psychologist, which I am not. (Angela and crew laugh).

I say that all the time. People are like, Shayne's using his psychology degree. I'm like, I'm really not (everyone laughs). I took a few classes over the course of 10 years. - Practices general empathy. Wow, really using that degree. - That's so true. - Whoa! - Like if I was in their shoes. - Guesses the two of clubs. That psychology degree. (everyone laughs). That psychology degree coming to work. I'm like, no, that was, I don't know what that was. That was playing Balatro. Now, all right.

Thank you guys for being here. Thanks for watching. - Thanks for the pancakes. - Yeah. - Thank you for the pancakes. - Hope you got your pancakes out. - Our Pit directors who make this show are... - Yes. - They're amazing women. - They're the syrup to the pancakes. - Thank you to Emily and Bailey. for finding all these stories. The amount of stories you guys have to read. that don't make it onto the show. - Yeah, bro. - Oh my God. - As someone who used to help make those episodes, you dig through a lot of poop. - They do a lot of good work. - No, you don't understand the sacrifices they make.

The amount of stories they have to read. They sometimes look in the mirror. and they're wearing a fedora. and they have to, they have to keep. - They go, "Ah!" - They appear on their heads. And that's what happens when you read that much Reddit. - They do such a good job. Where'd you get these? (everyone laughs). These have been some wild stories in 2024, but fret not, we will be back in 2025. with more Reddit stories every Saturday morning. So you'll keep getting your pancakes out. every weekend with us. We'll see you next year.

Goodbye. - Bye! - I'm a pancakes half full kinda girl. - I'm getting the one at the bottom. 'cause it's soaked in syrup. (Shayne laughs). - You're, oh.