man...thoughts on the information that we got from lunchtime:
The sentiments of most of the fans that came back for Ian/Anthony or Ianthony are valid..but as sad as it is, we can't force them to do something that they look so done with, so what's the point to even ask for that anymore? and this was the first time their explanation felt so tele-advertisement to me, the whole segment of them talking about it was like: Bit city: GOOD đ Sketches: BAD đż
Trying to sell the idea of how short form videos aren't clickable, long form videos good, yada yada, like it was all so business-y and stuff. And kudos to them for creating a good environment for their employees and providing opportunities but last year the moto was about sketches being their passion project and how much they love making it and this is why we as fans should invest in them and yeah sure things change, but you know I would appreciate this a lot more if they are straight up and say that these decisions are good for the company and their business rather than sugarcoat this whole ordeal.
And we know that smosh isn't JUST "Ian and Anthony" but to say that smosh isn't that at all kinda gave the answer to all the recent worries and questions of "will we see Ian and Anthony content?" (the answer is no.) and that lowkey (highkey) hurt....maybe just cus I miss the authenticity of it all but it is what they want now. The only thing that made this unsettling to me was the flip of script from last year but that's what business is about lol.
I'd be lying if I said this didn't disappoint me but I still am rooting for them as company leaders/content creators/comedians, but as a business they might have lost me a lil bit (a lot) but as a fan, I would always support Smosh/Ian/Anthony because they have genuinely made me smile during some of the saddest days and I am looking forward for the next Bit City episode which features them...it's a rarity now :)
I have to share my feeling about the new changes on main. Honestly, their break helped me detach a little bit from smosh as a whole because if this was an abrupt announcement I would've definitely been sadder and disappointed but I saw this coming-
-when they started missing the royalty streams which usually were postponed. I can't lie, it still did sting but only because I am an ianthony fan at heart. Maybe this wouldn't have if their presence on other channels was more prominent or any hint regarding the duo written sketches was given, cus it was like we had it all last year and it's nothing now, went 100 to 0 real quick lol but beggars can't be choosers :')
I'm just happy that Ian and Anthony are doing what they always wanted to do and having fun. They have their company back and the cast and crew is lovely. I figured they would step back from the limelight eventually but only after an year of the reunion? All to say, I really haven't watched smosh channels for a month except for smoshcast (I love both the podcasts) but I'm also lowkey looking forward for the Changela headed show, because they do have that spirit of old ianthony in them lmao and I did enjoy the videos that they were in previously.
Also, writing high quality sketches regularly is tough so I can see if instead of every other week they might dial it back and we get a surprise sketch by them once in a while, I really hope that's the case. Their dumb lil sketches are so important to me :')
What are they planning to replace Flashback with Smosh with? Did they say anything?
They didn't say exactly what but definitely hinted towards something to look forward to on main. my guess is probably the revival of smosh is bored or maybe a new unscripted show, or they might just bring back a pre-anthony show like 'let's do this', which involves the cast. Many possibilities tbh
-we're getting a new ian & anthony podcast AND a new show [please let that be smosh is bored] and honestly after they started bringing guests I assumed that it'll end sooner than it should've (it got boring) but I'm also really excited for more ianthony focused shows!
The creative production team on the games is definitely ahead of the pit one. Pit has been a miss for me lately, considering their recent few videos, except tntl, most of the other vids are kinda meh for me. For main I lovee the sketches but they have been lacking on the flashback dept sadly. The January vids were all bangers on all channels, I hope they get that streak back. Honestly, producers should just lurk in the fan spaces at this point, there are soo many interesting suggestions out there.
[ik the whole audio sword af thing is disappointing but I think that might be due to damien being busy with other projects?] anyways, games is definitely winning creatively right now.
As much as I love flashbacks with guests on it but I still lowkey miss just the boys goofing around you know. It feels like it's been forever since that happened lol đ
Redditors expecting them to acknowledge their marriage on the smosh pit video...like are they fr?? firstly the shoot is probably gonna be a month old and also I genuinely don't think anything is gonna change drastically atleast on smosh channels, considering shayne always alludes to being a private person on smosh mouth and at the end of the day smosh is a job and when co-workers are together, they still maintain a professional image but yeah we'll definitely see more openness, cutesy comfortable vibes because this time they announced it on their own accord and were not outed by any weird stalker idk
OMG COURTNEY AND SHAYNE CONGRATULATIONS TO THEM!! I HOPE THIS ISN'T A APRIL FOOLS JOKE THO
edit: IAN'S STORY CONFIRMED IT ISN'T A JOKE OMG I'M SO HAPPY FOR THEM!
After their watch party quiz sesh, I'm totally certain that the upcoming assumptions vid is just gonna be Ian and Anthony in the trenches fighting and dodging away the gay allegations cus the way they get so defensive is fucking hilarious đ
As much as I love flashbacks with guests on it but I still lowkey miss just the boys goofing around you know. It feels like it's been forever since that happened lol đ
I always interpreted this song as someone looking back at their childhood nostalgic memories and remembering that one troubled friend who left a deep mark in their psyche but for whatever circumstances they lost touch with one another.Â
This edit kind of depicts the time during the âbetween years" where they thought of one another but never reached out. This oneâs especially from Ianâs POV and all those flashback of memories that compelled him to finally reach out and arrange the meet up with Anthony after a nudge from Dianne.Â
Ian wonders if Anthony still thinks of him, if he still reminisces about their past as fondly as Ian does.Â
Below are the lyrics with explanation/interpretation in Ian and Anthony's context:
[POV IAN] :
Please picture me
In the trees
I hit my peak at seven feet
In the swing
Over the creek
I was too scared to jump in
Ian wants his friend to remember him by the fun escapades they shared together. He reminisces about their first 6th grade science project, all their sleepovers, the trips, their first experience with alcohol near the riverside in Sacramento. In their big group of friends how these two became closer due to the fact that he didnât know how to drive and Anthony was the one who drove him home after school, how after graduation when everyone left for college, these two remained in the suburbs, unsure about their future.
But I, I was high in the sky
With Pennsylvania under me
Are there still beautiful things?
Ian once said "I'm not exactly the poster child for following your dreams, because I never had anyâ. He never had exact dreams about career or whatever the future had in store for him. Smosh became a place where Ian and Anthony expressed themselves, an outlet to make each other laugh and with smosh blowing up he finally found his dream: to keep making fun stuff with his best friend which for some reason random strangers over the internet connected with. They were riding the high that came with smoshâs success unaware of the fact that this newfound business relationship would tower over their years of close friendship.
Sweet tea in the summer
Cross your heart, won't tell no other
And though I can't recall your face
I still got love for you
Your braids like a pattern
Love you to the moon and to Saturn
Passed down like folk songs
The love lasts so long
Their genuine love and adoration for one another, how they shared every secret with each other, how Ian lied to Anthony about his first kiss in hopes to impress his new friend in 7th grade and in later years opening up about the lie as he finally got his actual first kissâŠ. in his friendâs bedroom. Slowly these tender moments fizzled out as they grew up, as their channel grew, and so did their stress and workload. Though, they aren't the people they once were, but their mutual love and respect for each other remained deeply ingrained in their hearts.
And I've been meaning to tell you
I think your house is haunted
Your dad is always mad and that must be why
And I think you should come live with
Me and we can be pirates
Then you won't have to cry
Or hide in the closet
And just like a folk song
Our love will be passed on
Ian knew that Anthony came from a broken home, and how he lost an authoritative figure, his step dad, who abandoned Anthonyâs mother and his step-brothers when he was merely a 12 year old, and due to his tumultuous situation at home, Anthony got this heavy responsibility on his shoulders of his family. Anthony feared that his mothers agoraphobia would somehow find a way towards him too and he would stay stuck in this haunted situation which he desperately wanted to break away from. When Anthony fell sick due to his autoimmune disease, Ianâs mom urged his son to visit his friend. The get well soon card he got signed by everyone in their class and gave to Anthony. After their graduation Ianâs parents invited Anthony for a trip to Hawaii and that was the first time when Anthony got to experience something away from his haunted house back in Sacramento. He got to experience what a complete family felt like vicariously through Ian.Â
Passed down like folk songs
Our love lasts so long
No matter how many obstacles there were, the power of friendship conquered it all. They not only got their company back but also rekindled their friendship. They said everything had to happen the way it happened for them to eventually reunite. They might be complete opposites but there is this red string of fate that lingers between them. Their creative partnership is too strong and in the end they proved that âFriendship always winsâ.
