The History Of Smosh | A Brief History
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CZcams has been around for 13 years now, and so many creators have come and gone. But one of the earliest channels to find major success on CZcams was Ian Hecox & Anthony Padilla's, "Smosh."
In today's episode of "A Brief History" we take a look at how Smosh went from a simple pre-CZcams website to become one of CZcams's most successful and long lasting channels!
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Grandson: grandpa, what's smosh?
Me: Smosh.
*takes puff of cigarette*
Haven't heard that name in years.
??
😂
I don’t know why but this made me tear up
Is that a odd1sout reference??
@@zoey206 n o
The evolution of Smosh honestly shows the massive shift in CZcams as a whole.
thebahooplamaster to more pc content that is watered down highly
I swear to god I see you everywhere!
thebahooplamaster
Well since they have been here since the start, they would probably would see the bad and good youtube has gone through.
It's not even about being pc. It's just that the quality itself of most YT comedy and video content has gone down. Yes, there was alot of toxic stuff back in the early 200's on YT but there was still alot of quality content. I will admit many channels still upload quality content. It could just be my nostalgia of Smosh's Pokemon theme song talking.
Kudos to that one friend of Ian and Anthony who mispronounced “mosh pit” as “smosh pit”.
and thats an actual name for 1 of their channels
I always did after hearing the term.
Smosh be like:
I was once a king of youtube
actually 3 times
Now it’s not
Viva la Vida
No you meant “I used to ruullle the world chunks would load when I gave the word”
I used to rule the world
you missed a perfect chance to say "Ready, Set, SHUT UP!"
SAMURIADI HahahahHAHAHAHA
That wouldve been perfect xD
SAMURIADI good point
SAMURIADI OMGGG YESSS XD
I think they have a copy right on that line.
I miss the old Smosh so much. Presumably 2009-2013 were the absolute best of them. I have so many good memories of watching their videos from this timespan, and they were pure gold. Pokemon in real life was my first video that I saw when I was younger (lots of nostalgia with that one) and I loved it. It was so original and honestly just really funny. Good times these were on CZcams, good times
Cooner95 dude same
Maybe youtube was one of the reasons they degraded. Now with all the demonitization bots they HAVE to keep it family friendly
2014 Smosh was also pretty good.
Cooner95
You're just getting older.
Nice profile pic
This is sad as hell this video was in my suggested for Anthony’s video about smosh shutting down
same ;A;
the company shut down, not smosh lol
Same
At least Rhett and Link bought Smosh just recently.
Same
I'm here after seeing Anthony's video about Smosh closing! End of an ERA!
They re-opened their company was bought by rhett and link
The fact that Smosh AND Anthony commented on this makes me proud and happy!!! 😆😆
I think that's Ian commenting as smosh
@@redpenguin5602 I also think so
wait where
Where its not there
Although I don't like their content anymore, I have massive respect for these guys. Loved them as a kid and they were the only reason that I started watching videos on CZcams in general. Mad respect.
Jamie Creek Agreed
Agreed. I basically just go to the Smosh Games channel every Tuesday afternoon for the Honest Game Trailer of the week now, but I have to give Ian and Anthony props for creating enjoyable stuff over time. And also for getting me onto CZcams, because I think everyone in middle school then was watching basically Smosh, nigahiga, and some channels that probably don't exist anymore (and lots of one hit wonders).
Same, I stopped watching when they basically became a corporation but mad respect to Ian and Anthony, they made CZcams more or less.
Yeah, they were the OG youtubers that started the whole entrepreneurship thing on youtube
Matthew Miller Then you like Screen Junkies content, pretty sure they make the videos and its only uploaded to Smosh Games
History was just made a few days ago. Guess we’ll need a third a brief history of Smosh
Oh my gosh this video is from five years ago- It's July 11, 2023, and I *really* thought that this was a recent video and went, "No- No there was some bad blood between Ian and Anthony, but I'm not hearing a 'but' about that?"
Life's a party. You're a boy.
Nice Olivia quote haha XD
When your Comment is not First, even on your own Video.
"Ok"
-FootofaFerret, 2018
nic3 quote bruddah!
MY MoM DoESn'T CaRE!
FootofaFerret what about girls
Can we get a brief history of nigahiga? You can't talk about OG CZcams pioneers and not talk about Ryan.
i was just about to comment that! please cover ryann there's a lot of history there
Golgiapparatus2 Yes!
Golgiapparatus2 Yes please! He has covered jackfilms and thats a bit weird cause nigahiga is so much bigger and is also an OG youtuber.
Oh absolutely. Nigahiga and Smosh are basically the channels I first subscribed to back in 2007-2008. And Ryan and his buddies still post fun stuff to this day.
YES!
Bagel
Rip
smosh is resting in piss
Me😢😢😢
So sad
the parent company shut down not smosh, ian has the channels back but they'll probably won't be uploading a lot until they get another parent company
I remember the time when I was excited going home from school just to check if they have new video
omg, i would get excited to come home from school on a friday afternoon just to watch their latest upload!
Imagine accidentally creating a Successful social media
sam petty Like Mark Zuckerberg?
That was actually the case with every major social media site in the early 2000's, they got popular on complete accident, and then they just grew from there.
I have to say, I'll always have love and respect for Smosh plus Ian and Anthony individually. They paved the way for CZcams, the internet and millions of people. Hell yeah.
It’s so rare that a channel can go through so many changes and still be liked. For example every new cast member on smosh all fit in well
2006 smosh: Anthony create the channel
2019 smosh Anthony left it my turn now
Steezy FN they created the Smosh channel in 2005 and Anthony left in 2017
Brain very smoll
Smosh 2002
A brief history of a brief history
he did that
Shut Up!
That’s so meta 🤘🏻
Old Smosh > New Smosh
thebahooplamaster true
All about Ian and Anthony having fun
Not acting like in the new Smosh
Trường Nguyễn the new Smosh isn't that funny, and it gets pretty repetetive, every Walmart, and after that every target, basically the same thing
Mr 121500 i know, that's what I said
The new Smosh videos are all about acting. It doesn't feel right.
When on old Smosh days, Ian and Anthony just basically came up with an idea and tried to had the most fun out of it while filming
why are you in the comments section of every vid i see
Well he actually left bc of Defy Media but nobody knew that
No he wanted to do his own stuff
Wrong lol he made a video about it
Bella Cardea his loss because now they work for rhett and link
We know now.
Watch his video
Me and my friend used to make a joke that Anthony was secretly gay for teleporting fat guy... I dunno why, I dunno when, I really am questioning if I should ever be trusted again
Lol
when the fuck was this?
DO ONE FOR RYAN HIGA
Dftba? More like dfteeheeba
This video may be outdated by now with the events of DEFY Media shutting down, Smosh getting acquired by Mythical Entertainment, and Anthony coming back to buy Smosh with Ian, but this is still a great recap video for what was current at the time.
Mythical Entertainment finally acquired Smosh on February of 2019.
"Smosh is far from gone" are u sure about that?
This is actually sad af
THEY ARE ON A BREAK 🚪😂
the parent company shut down not smosh
Ikr! 😿
They're back
THEY GOT BOUGHT BITCHES
No "Shut up!" jokes? wow
RIP Smosh 2005-2013
Teko 0 *2018
@@ribonkulous1837 no you fucking dumbass old smosh was better then the new
@@terdmanator1236 No, they're talking about Smosh actually shutting down. DefyMedia, the company that owns Smosh, shut down which shut down Smosh as a whole two weeks ago.
Teko 0 Wasn’t it good till like 2015
Smosh the movie
Smosh with Anthony: SMOSH
Smosh without Anthony: SM(
notice how it's only half?
I support Anthony but really miss him
Smosh is legend of youtube. They were one and only..i miss them so much!😭😢
"Smosh is far from done."
_Ahahahahahahahahahaha_
"Still mostly right!" -- Smosh, on this video
well i mean there still making tons of views
Your comment just took on a whole new meaning
Ryan Pfeiffer well far meant 7 months actually
And now Smosh is practically done sadly
I think it's really sad that smosh didnt really make that much progress in the last few years. They were blowing up until a few years ago, and since then they havent really moved. I just think that they deserve more than they have, considered the work they actually put in their videos...
Update: in 2018 defy shutdown and mythical took over Smosh ownership and in 2023 Anthony came back and the duo bought Smosh again
I still hold massive respect for Smosh because of how long they've lasted and how successful they've been. No matter your opinion on them, you can't deny the impact that they've had over the years
I cant imagine what youtube would be if Smosh hadn't happened... truly legendary
That "Still mostly right" has now so much change after what happened two days ago.. just a whole you flavour
Biglittleplayer yup...
Whats cool is that Ian and Anthony went to my high school back in the day. Alot of their early videos were filmed in the neighborhood surrounding the school and on the various fields on the campus itself. Sadly i never got a chance to meet them since they graduated in June of 2005 and i was an incoming freshman in August of 2006. Thank you for making this video, i had honestly stopped watching their content many years ago and this was a huge nostalgia trip!
I have heard this story at least 300 times from so many different channels
I still want to see Anthony and Ian together again like have one guest star in the other's videos occasionally.
YES
Ready, SET, GOoOoOOooo!
SHUT UP!
SMOSH will always be the pioneers for sketch comedians on social media like myself! They are the original trailblazers! So much respect and love for what these guys did for my life and my career! I owe them so much!
I cannot thank you enough for this succinct yet comprehensive recap. Their new videos have been suggested to me quite a bit lately.
To Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox, I’ve always been a huge fan since I first started watching CZcams with my big sister. You guys are awesome and one of my biggest inspirations. I really wish you guys could work together again as an iconic duo. My favorite Smosh videos are Pokémon theme song and the entire Food Battle series. Thank you so much for your inspiring videos.
Update: Anthony is back with Smosh and he and Ian reacquired the brand from Rhett & Link.
I remember being excited to see a new "if ____ were real" video sandwiched between Will it Blend and 240p gameplay footage in my subscription feed. Early CZcams was a different, glorious place.
I really love smosh. After I learned their history today, I felt proud...
I love the music references !!
Defy should be ashamed of themselves. Defy screwed up big time.
Defy? Lol
@S H O O K im just laughing at how he said defy haha
S H O O K They did not steal anything. They owned Smosh, they could do whatever they wanted with the revenue it created.
Wow Dickweed, you’re really defending them?
Gresho I’m not defending them, I’m just giving facts.
I loved smosh in the 2010-2013 era, jesus I couldn’t get enough of their songs. I loved them as a kid, Dixon cider, assassin’s creed songs, etc
In 2023 (present time of course), there might be a new "Brief History of Smosh"
Now you have to do a brief history of Smosh Games
Hopeless LAG no
Hopeless LAG Yessssss, I don't care if people say "It's not funny anymore" or "I miss the old Smosh" if that content makes about 22,000,000 people happy then so be it
Chriscelle Joyce Half their subs prob forgot they were subbed, it’s not like they make 22 million views per vid. New Smosh sucks
Flibbackpunch 1216 You could literally say that for ANY youtuber
Falconel I know, but Chris stated that Smosh’s new content makes about 22,000,000 people happy.
YES!!! Ive been waiting for this one for SOOOOOO long!!!💖
Might wanna update this buddy, history was made a couple weeks ago lol
This is why Ian and Anthony will always but ALWAYS be my favorite youtubers and uuuu
So sad what’s become of smosh
Sebastian Maregatti I actually like smosh then and now their content has gotten good. There content has gotten way better and funnier. But that's my opinion tho 😊
Side note: People want better content 2018
I think they are quite good
Galixx Shadow yup
I guess it's just a thing about growing up on both parts and sort of forgetting the channel was there since there is now so many big content creators. I went back recently and didn't really enjoy it. But that honestly can be said about any youtuber so I guess what they post isn't my kinda thing. After they stopped using the Shut Up thing is when it stopped being as good
i only watch their honest game trailers, stopped watching the other videos like years ago
Can you do a brief history of “The Slow-mo Guys” that would be awesome
P.S I love your videos
I miss being in third grade and coming home to school to rewatch the videos I've already seen while I wait for their weekly skit that they uploaded on fridays, they we're my idols at one point because they made me laugh so much which leaded to be generally being a happier person. I still seven years later go back sometime and watch their old videos again and I still laugh. I could write a lot of about how I used to watch all their channels but the point is that I miss the old days but I am grateful for how much they made me laugh.
I can't believe I've been watching Smosh for over a decade, can't wait i Continue
Brief history of niga higa pleeeaaaassssseee
Yeah
dont use the n word
@@toxicziko3914 no its NigaHiga it's a youtuber
You just found this channel and I'm in love!! *How come I've never come across you before???!!!*
*........ subscribed*
But if youve been waiting for this video (on this channel), then how did you just find this channel out.
You forgot the biggest driver of their early popularity - the lawsuit by Nintendo over the Pokémon lip sync video that disgusted people and drew attention to the channel.
Smosh is the only channel to this day that I have kept watching.I started watching 5-6 years ago when they made the video “flappy bird sucks!”I’ve been subscribed to it since and consistently watched it.I can say right now that I’ve watched all the every blank ever’s and over all around 80% of their content.They are actually the reason I got into watching CZcams more.
I never knew that's why Anthony left, but I really respect that decision. I feel the same way about a lot of things in life, such as creative writing, or art courses. I have a passion for both but by taking courses to improve both skills I feel would only restrict me to what the curriculum requires and has discouraged me from pursuing said courses and only practice on my own free time.
"Smosh still stands as one of the true pioneers of the entire youtube industry" *Defy Media Shuts Down With Smosh*
I really liked how you use records at the time to signify what year was it
The smosh channel: *its evolving, just backwards*
Thats kinda rude, considering our current smosh has gone through alot and are just trying their best. Do i prefer their old videos? Yeah. But still, you shouldnt disrespect an old legend just because it's no longer one.
@@penguinjesus8394 its now a company and the comedy is less natural. It was just two friends trying to have fun. Im not doubting that they're still working hard.
I really like the new cast plus Ian is still there and they all have 4+ years of experience inside smosh they should be *respected*
@@nilkanchamusic they just arent funny now
@@clydecondos5833 a lot of their stuff comes out cringy now but they still make me laugh, idk about other ppl..
Error 404 Defy.exe has stopped working
#RIPSmosh #FDefyMedia
You may have been going downhill for a while now, but I’m always gonna remember those old videos with Ian and Anthony, you were a huge part of my childhood
Well that backfired.
Anthony doesnt want to anymore and you should respect that
@@penguinjesus8394 you're seriously talking about how we should respect his decision... WE DO! New Smosh is GOOD! So stop talking about it. Ugh.
@@rockylmaoo7531 he literally siad "you have been going downhill for awhile now" qre you kidding me?
@@penguinjesus8394 No, he or she said "You MAY have been going downhill for a while now" stop twisting words and trying to make someone else look bad. It aint gon work
This video almost made me cry because Smosh is mine and many others childhood and I still love Smosh today and this video was just a wonderful and well made UwU
Smosh is Gonna Get Rebranded In 2023
Bro Predicted The Future
bro, what's gonna happen next September 11th?
Bro how🤣
Me: sees lunchtime with smosh intro
My brain: *Nostalgia* 100
And now it's all over 😭😭😭😭
but no tho
So proud of them... especially Anthony.
I'm watching this at midnight and i have online tomorrow at 6 and i don't even regret it
I miss the good old days
And now Smosh is over sadly
Well not anymore
No, it is not. Have you read or watched anything beyond news headlines?
No its not
Nope
@@cyberlivion8363 jeez calm down
Damn their old vids are a great blast from the past. Such a great time
Anthony Is Leaving Smosh...
The Music In The Background: 🤘🤘🤘🤘
Defy has ruined what really called Smosh
And now it's shutting down...
Sticks out for Smosh
It's sad it really is. I hope one day we can see the original smosh agian.
It's not over, really. It's like the shaytards channel, but in a different way. Lmao.
😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥
It ain't shutting down Smosh is just gonna switch owners
Anthony's back, and a new era of Smosh has just begun. I think they'll do classic sketch comedy together again, but integrated with the other stuff Smosh does.
Time to rewatch old Smosh vids
I was playing this video and my dad asked "is that dan and phil?"
One word to describe SMOSH OG/original
I Mean for me Smosh will forever be just Ian and Anthony, The Todays Smosh for me will just be company.
im from the future. ANTHONY IS BACK!!!!!
Coming here after the Defy Media news. Now im sad.
They are back
It kinda frustrates me how people hate on "the new" smosh- things change and it honestly wouldn't be that great if it was always the same. In all honesty, I don't watch their main channel much anymore but I really enjoy smosh games, and smosh pit. Its changed and I really did love the old sketches, but things aren't meant to stay the same. Mmmm I just love'm
It's always nice to see someone that actually accepts that things change lol. I've seen so many people commenting on different channels when even a small change is made, complaining that the channel isn't what it used to be. And yeah, Smosh Games is pretty good, especially with Damien.
I like Anthony's new channel more
Laila Surtees Yes thank you! It makes me sad that people are hating on content and yeah if channels stayed the same how would they get bigger or grow? The content would just be the same old it's been since 2005 and it would get boring
Laila Surtees Yes thing change but is it for the good and not really I mean the videos aren’t even funny anymore there just repetitive and annoying with everything ever being all the same with it just feeling like a long Instagram comedy sketch which aren’t really that funny.
Chriscelle Joyce no it wouldn’t the production would still go up
Sir you've earned yourself a subscriber congrats 👍
Smosh is amazing and I know they still will be.
Even with Anthony going solo, he is still amazing
If their early videos were posted this year they would be seen as "weird offensive adults of youtube"
Now, Smosh was sold for $0... That's what it's worth without Anthony... :,(
Uhh no. Smosh was sold for stock in *2011* (if Defy Media ever went public they would have gotten the stock which they never did). That's why they got $0.
What a cunt move...
Now it got bought by Rhett and link
CesTech that’s what it’s worth when it’s a company
@@damasterofskitsees exactly
When the 2005 album cover showed up I was like
HEY
I KNOW THAT
THATS THE WHITE STRIPES
The first time I found out about CZcams was when it was still under development. Then I visited it 10 months later and this was one of my first videos out of my other 30 first videos.
*I miss the good old smosh :(*
Do NigaHiga
Keeping track of time with album covers is a genius idea