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Try Not To Laugh: The Podcast (Elimination Mode) (Again) | Smosh Mouth 147

Try Not To Laugh: The Podcast (Elimination Mode) (Again) | Smosh Mouth 147

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Try Not To Laugh: The Podcast (Elimination Mode) (Again) | Smosh Mouth 147

The Smosh crew hosts a high-stakes 'You Laugh, You Leave' challenge where participants are kicked out of the studio the moment they crack a smile. The episode features rotating guests, improvised bits, and casual banter in a competitive podcast format.

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The Smosh crew hosts a high-stakes 'You Laugh, You Leave' challenge where participants are kicked out of the studio the moment they crack a smile. The episode features rotating guests, improvised bits, and casual banter in a competitive podcast format.

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Try Not To Laugh ChallengeElimination GameImprov ComedyInternet Culture Banter
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Entertainment
TitleTry Not To Laugh: The Podcast (Elimination Mode) (Again) | Smosh Mouth 147SmoshCast
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Five people are lined up in a studio, caught in various stages of intense laughter and shock. Large, bold text at the top issues a 'Try Not To Laugh' challenge to the viewer. Professional microphones and a cozy background indicate a high-quality podcast or variety show setting.

Hi, welcome to Smosmouth. I'm Shane... I'm Amanda and we have a wonderful guest with us [music] today, Courtney Miller. It was really fun and flirty and I thought you were going to laugh and you didn't. We are playing you laugh, you leave again. So, basically, if any one of us laughs, we have to get up and leave. And there are we have many guests in the wings ready to hop in. And we're doing this in all in honor of Harambe... which is the 10-year anniversary. before we start, we do want to mention we want your guys hometown drama. If you can post this on the Smosh Reddit... so we can read it.
  1. 01
    The Group Welcome

    Quickly introduce the hosts and the special guest to establish the cast for the episode.

    Original
    Hi, welcome to Smosmouth. I'm Shane... I'm Amanda and we have a wonderful guest with us [music] today, Courtney Miller.
  2. 02
    The Inside-Joke Banter

    Engage in 15-30 seconds of unscripted-feeling banter to build rapport and showcase personality.

    Original
    It was really fun and flirty and I thought you were going to laugh and you didn't.
  3. 03
    The High-Stakes Rule

    Clearly define the game and the consequence of failure to create immediate tension.

    Original
    We are playing you laugh, you leave again. So, basically, if any one of us laughs, we have to get up and leave. And there are we have many guests in the wings ready to hop in.
  4. 04
    The Occasion Hook

    Give a specific, sometimes absurd, reason for why the video is happening today.

    Original
    And we're doing this in all in honor of Harambe... which is the 10-year anniversary.
  5. 05
    The User-Engagement CTA

    Ask the audience for specific input that will be used later in the video to increase participation.

    Original
    before we start, we do want to mention we want your guys hometown drama. If you can post this on the Smosh Reddit... so we can read it.
Why this structure worksIn Gaming, this works for a 'Die and Switch' challenge with friends celebrating a game's anniversary. In Cooking, it works for a 'Mess Up and Leave' challenge where guest chefs wait in the wings to replace a failing host, while asking viewers to submit recipe fails for later review.