Can We Get Away With This? | Smosh Mouth 152

The episode opens with Shane, Amanda, and guest Tommy discussing Tommy's recent illness from eating unwashed lettuce, which caused him to be bedridden for days. They transition into the main game, "Slip It In," where Selena has written 15 phrases total (five for each player) that they must work into conversation naturally without being called out by the others.

Tommy and the hosts extensively discuss the music video for "Prom Line," which was created based on a comedic song from last year's Summer Games. Tommy explains his creative vision for the video, which involved a 2005-era aesthetic where Angela searches for a prom date, discovers a virus that creates a blank character (played by Amanda), and watches it become increasingly sinister as the character begins glitching and multiplying. Tommy notes they had to scale back the more elaborate sequences due to production constraints but are working on post-production enhancements.

Throughout the game, the players strategically slip in phrases like "I'm the greatest of all time" (Tommy), "You're so corny" (Amanda, repeated three times as required), and "I'd love to be cast on a reality TV show" (Tommy). Several phrases are successfully called out, while others slip through undetected.

The conversation branches into discussions about 1990s/2000s boy bands (NSYNC vs. Backstreet Boys), Jessica Simpson's reality show "The Newlyweds," and the "Kia Asylum" internet concept about underperforming pop stars. They discuss how "The Newlyweds" created viral moments like Jessica Simpson's "Chicken of the Sea" confusion.

A substantial portion of the episode focuses on books and reading. Amanda shares she recently read "My Year of Rest and Relaxation" (which she loved but found depressing) and struggled with "Project Hail Mary" due to its heavy exposition and diagrams. Tommy recommends "Dungeon Crawler Carl" as an engaging sci-fi comedy, and Amanda mentions she's reading "You Deserve to Know" based on a true story. They discuss mystery thrillers as their preferred genres, with recommendations including works by Alice Feeney and Tana French. Tommy promises to lend Amanda "Strange Pictures" and "Strange Buildings" by a Japanese author who uses diagrams and interactive imagery to build horror narratives.

The hosts also discuss reality TV preferences, with Tommy and Amanda both expressing interest in being on "The Traitors," and they analyze what makes certain reality show moments memorable. They discuss Amanda's hair color plans, including potentially trying platinum blonde and lavender, connecting it to her acting headshots and character roles.

Toward the end, they discuss children's books and reading, with Tommy offering to teach Cole (Amanda's son) to read and do a Boston accent. The episode concludes with them asking viewers to share their favorite thriller, romantic, and shocking books in the comments. Tommy ultimately wins the "Slip It In" game with four successfully inserted phrases.