Snapshot · Smosh Reads Reddit Stories
A 19-year-old girl posted on Reddit about being furious her boyfriend wished her happy birthday 25 minutes after midnight, despite him calling her twice and texting multiple times.
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The final story of the episode comes from Am I Overreacting, posted just days before recording. A 19-year-old details her outrage that her boyfriend wished her happy birthday 25 minutes after midnight — but as Shayne reads on, the story reveals she declined his calls, ignored his morning texts, and gave him the silent treatment for most of the day while simultaneously posting in group chats he could see. The panel is exasperated but also a little charmed by the raw, unfiltered teenage drama of it all, with Arasha comparing her to Cordelia from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Shayne reads Reddit comments pointing out she was self-sabotaging — shutting down every attempt the boyfriend made to celebrate her and then complaining about radio silence. The episode ends on a generous note: Shayne reflects that he's seen people like this completely transform in their late twenties, and Courtney adds that accountability is always the best outcome, however long it takes.
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