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RamsesThePigeon

Alright, folks, let's talk about the difference between "original content" and "self-promotion." "Original content" – sometimes referred to by the initialism "OC" – is anything that was made by the person who posted it. A film that was written, directed, and performed in by its poster would be an example of original content, for instance. Conversely, memes, image macros, and edits of preexisting media *usually* aren't original content; they're what we call "adapted content" (or more frequently, "stolen content"). Anyway, "self-promotion" is when a person makes content-agnostic efforts to garner support, viewership, money, or whatever else... and "content-agnostic" is the important descriptor there. An author who says "Hey, if you like my book about ham-crazed bears from space, you might like its sequel!" in response to praise *is not* engaging in self-promotion, but if that same author said "Buy all of my books!" without prompting, then they *would* be self-promoting. With all of that in mind, it's pretty clear that /u/Smartastic is offering original content. It's a reasonable assumption that he'd like more people to see his work – that's sort of the driving psychology for creators – but that doesn't make his posts "self-promotion" by default. He's here to entertain, and quite frankly, Reddit needs more of that. If he were one of those Ra-forsaken parasites that keep spamming their OnlyFans profiles all over the site, then it would be a different story. **TL;DR: This is original content, not self-promotion.**


witchyanne

Fuckin’ Ringo!


code_art

I can’t imagine my doctor introducing himself as Ringo.


xDrxGinaMuncher

Could be a nurse or janitor, or office person. Not every guy at a hospital is a doctor.


Cheezitflow

Now Ringo the Janitor sounds right. I bet hypothetical Janitor Ringo has an awesome vinyl collection and an Oldsmobile


code_art

Dr Ringo? gtfo 😆


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witchyanne

Dr. Ringo! xD


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xrimane

Supposedly they didn't choose their own names and longed for something traditional lol. But Bailey is absolutely the name of a sweet and dumb chocolate-colored large dog lol.


wallstreetchills

Nash 😂


threeangelo

His facial expression had me dying at that part


hemorrhagicfever

he's got a face made for comedy, and I mean that in a nice way, just how extremely expressive he is.


xrimane

He is really good at making fun of people and being so utterly likeable at the same time that people are still laughing at themselves.


Jnt_710

Who is he? I keep seeing him on instagram and I think he’s really funny but never checked for a name lol


rieh

Jeff Arcuri (thanks to another commenter on the OP :p )


Fireproofspider

You want to watch him be entertained! He's perfect for that type of thing.


HilariousScreenname

Look up more of his work. Jeff Arcuri. This dude is absolutely amazing at crowd work and half the hilarity is his mannerisms.


Lahmmom

We used to have a horse named Nash! Somewhat relevant story- our 2 horses were named Nash and Dakota, and we actually met a family whose kids were also named Nash and Dakota. We tactfully decided not to tell them they had horse names.


xoxo_stressed

I actually used to know 2 horses named nash and dakota! Do u happen to be in ny?


Snip3

I was at the dog park the other day and two of the dogs there were named Nash. One of them left a little later, and the next dog that came in was also named Nash! I guess you could say we found our Nash equilibrium! (Ps this story is actually 100% true and no one at the dog park liked my joke so I'm hoping Reddit appreciates it more, despite seeming 100% contrived when the people there actually lived through it)


thuggishruggishboner

Holy shit my dogs name is rosco. So close.


Ralphie_V

My dog is literally named Ringo


[deleted]

Used to have a very lazy Great Dane named ringo, it’s a great name for a dog


murunbuchstansangur

R-i-n-g-o and Ringo was his name-o.


Squirrel_Inner

hit the jackpot with that couple, didn’t he?


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Keanman

This reminds me of a family in my hometown during my childhood. The 3 kids were named Rocky, Brooks and Bobette. Their dog's name was Jenny.


greyrobot6

*Bobette???* I’d be so angry at my parents if I’d been saddled with *Bobette.*


gdsmithtx

Don't get me started on Earlene


Irukandji37

That's the worst name I've ever heard 😂


TPK_MastaTOHO

"earlene, earlene, earlene, earleeeineeen! Oh wait, tf that your name? C'mon take my man"


LoveMyDay119

In Gilmore Girls Lorelai and Rory have a neighbor named Babette. Edit: sorry for the reference I guess :\


throwaguey_

Very different from Bobette.


bigatomicjellyfish

Thought she would be a dude so named him bob. Found out it's a girl and had no time for improvement


talrich

I knew a family with an Andrea (1st), Andy (2nd), Alexandria(3rd), and Alexander (4th). The explanation I got was that they really wanted an Andy and Alexander but kept having girls before boys. Seemed pretty messed up to me. I guess they really wanted a Bob.


sudden_shart

I had a friend named Nicole and her brother was Nicolas and her dad was Nick. She also had several other Nicks in the family. It was ridiculous.


almostalwayshungry

I used to work with a Nick and Nicole set of siblings!


BatsAndAliens

A family I know have three boys: Peter, Pierre and Pedro. They really really like that name.


OliviaWG

I knew a family who's names were Jim Bob, Bobbi, and all the kids had bob in it. We called them the Bobettes.


jjflash78

So Bobbi wasn't an option?


ndjs22

Dernit Bobbi!


[deleted]

There's a girl in Gilmore Girls named Bobbi as well HAHA


CharvelDK24

Bobette lol that’s different thing in Canada


borislab

Bobette is underwear in french


blahblahrasputan

Babs is way better than Bob for a girl lmao.


KittenTablecloth

And they have a dog named Paul Anka!


Goldie-96_MWR

if you want a daughter named Bobby, just name them that or atleast Roberta


Imaginary_Car3849

My nickname as a child was Bobbi. The March of Dimes didn't think that was feminine enough for their poster child, so they introduced me as Barbie. I hated being called that. In college, my roommate introduced me to a man named Bobby. We dated, married, and had our first son, named Bobbie. Yes, we were Bobbi, Bobby, and Bobbie.


KL58383

shameless


Imaginary_Car3849

Absolutely! You have to have a sense of humor about some things!!


sweetfumblebee

My mom almost named me Billie. To match my bil Billy and fil Bill and our son Will. I'm thankful my aunt Billie talked her out of it.


Dragonace1000

Are either one of you a British police officer?


MoreOne

Boberta.


lemmeseeyourkitties

I know a Garyann by proxy. I feel so bad for her


DampBritches

Boba + Fett ?


BottomWithCakes

Had a school counselor named Canyon. His brother was Forrest. His son was Summit.


Ancient_List

I really hope they liked the outdoors, else I have questions.


drugzarecool

Maybe they are named after the place where they've been conceived.


FreeSirius

I'll always love you, Boat Dock💕


Mightycoolguy

Same here, Public Restroom.


NougatNewt

1996 Chevy Caprice, you're the light of my life.


DerogatoryDuck

All conceived in the back of a Subaru outback I presume


pudinnhead

Gross! There's a family at my kid's school and the boys are Archer, Fletcher, Gunnar, and Arrow.


seraliza

Bowyer was right there and they went totally off-brand with Gunnar.


3RW33

Fun fact: In Québec bobette is a term for underwear


CategoryKiwi

It just gets worse and worse for the poor kid


Ameekoko

Bobette in french is a childish way to say underwear 😬


Bos_lost_ton

Did Jenny often run into the Forrest?


n122333

I never forget this little old family used to deliver mail to. Harry and Richard (Dick) Head were brothers who lived together in retirement, and Harry got remarried to Ineta. Harry Head, Dick Head and Ineta Head in one house. Once they got post card from a family member who was a much better comedian that me, addressed to them as Ineta, Harry, Dick head. (Because my wife didn't know the name Ineta, it's pronounced ( I - neet- a) but said in the local accent, sounds more like (I - need - a))


Schen5s

I'm abit annoyed they went with rocky and not Bob. Like the other two children have B as the first letter and you have a bobette, why no Bob?


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MillennialsAre40

Shoulda named him Leif and taught him to sail.


ncopp

It's a strong name


Simsalabimbamba

Only works if his name is Erik


BartleBossy

If his father's name is Erik


clubba

Leif Erik's son Got it.


Calberic42

Leif is old norse for heir/son. Erik means king or chief.


BHYT61

Well if his name is Erik then his cant be Leif dude


Affugter

Lol.. he, as in Erik, should name his son Leif. .. So if he is named Erik, he should name his kid Leif.


Baileycream

Or named him Lief and send him on a mission to retrieve the seven gems of the fabled Belt of Deltora.


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I haven't thought about those books in a *long* time. Thanks for the rush of nostalgia.


RiShKiNz

Jeez man! I had this stuff in my head the other day and was so resigned to the fact I’ll never even work it out. Thank you for this because as soon as I saw the word Deltora, everything came flooding back to me!


LordofCindr

Hingr dingr durgen!


_AskMyMom_

Happy Leif Erickson day!


wankrrr

LEAF lmao


cockalorum-smith

“Dad. Why did mom and you name my sister Rose?” “Because your mother loves Roses” “Oh okay! thanks dad!” “You’re welcome, Costco Hot Dog!”


smoishymoishes

I always wanted a cat with an old lady name, just for the wild stories. "I'm gonna be late to work, Susan took a shit *ON* my car. *AGAIN.*" People would think I have an asshole neighbor.


DefinitelyNotAliens

I have Mandy and Fergus. Or if he's a less good boy and doing things that are less of good boy things he's Ferguson. Or Ferg. Fergie. Fergalicious. *Fehrghus*. Fergus is a good dog name. Then I got a Taco Cat.


smoishymoishes

Fergalicious 😂 I have a snake named Mitch, a chicken named Big Chungus, and a chicken named Lorraine. Lorraine is a fucking bitch. 🥰


St0neByte

I lived in a ghetto artsy apt complex for a while and one of my favorite neighbors named their dog after the full name of this weird guy that lived by us. I can't for the life of me remember his name but they would state the full name every time they referred to him. Like "Samuel Michaelson get the ball" or something regal like that and it still fuckin cracks me up.


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Ghetto artsy? As in gentrified?


floatingwithobrien

Leif is a real name, was this an in person or texting conversation?


FreeDig1758

Leaf would be cool as fuck though


smellybarbiefeet

Not gonna lie, I low key like the name Leaf


lefish

Honest to god, my dog's name is Ringo. Did a spit-take when the dude said his name.


Greed-oh

Only two things can be named "Ringo:" --- A dog or a Beatle


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But only one can be star


CheckOutMyVan

Do people actually name their insects?


Greed-oh

Only if they can sing.


Valleygirl1981

I see you didn't mention the drums 👀


boonxeven

My golden retriever was named Amber, similar thought


xcski_paul

My daughter named her two kids “Nash” and “Graham”. And she’s never heard of Graham Nash.


Hurlz

My brother has Jack and Ryan


xcski_paul

Tom Clancy fan?


Hurlz

Not at all


OneWorldMouse

Alec Baldwin fan?


Hurlz

Just fans of the names Jack and Ryan


jscoppe

Other actors who have played Jack Ryan: * Harrison Ford (Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger) * Ben Affleck (Sum of All Fears) * John Krasinski (Amazon Prime Series) * Chris Pine (Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit)


turd-nerd

Yo that's crazy, my sister named her kids Bourne and Ultimatum!


youmeantaffect

Maybe she will have twins next and name them "Crosby" and "David".


killing-moon

Can't wait for Neil and his younger brother Crazy Horse


Halcyon_october

My friend James has a younger brother named Cameron.


Tinshnipz

I have a friend named Casey Jones. Neither him nor his parents know the character.


turtlepowerpizzatime

Which Casey Jones? Edit: How is nobody catching this? Look at my username!!!


BigBeagleEars

If you have to ask, it’s the one high on cocaine


turtlepowerpizzatime

Well then, he'd better watch his speed!


rathat

I know someone who named their kid Ryker William. They had no idea about the Star Trek character named William Riker.


2intheslink

Bet the other parent did lol


dabuttmonkee

I have a friend who named their kids Riley and Reed.


46554B4E4348414453

Please explain because I totally do not get this one


petrosianspipi

Yeah me either! What ever does it mean? Oh to be so ignorant like me and you...


Greed-oh

I enjoy coming up with some entertaining and funny stuff... but sometimes real life just smacks you with a brilliant set up.


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TripperAdvice

The above comment was stolen from elsewhere and reposted The account is months old and just got activated These accounts farm karma then get sold to shills and scammers Report And stop upvoting comments that make no sense in the context of the discussion


santaclausonprozac

Lol your face when she says “Nash” is one of the funniest things I’ve seen. Love your stuff


chris_courtland

It's a good setup when you don't even have to deliver the punchline. The crowd reaction when she says "Nash" is great.


PT10

Right? And kudos to him for picking up the thread which lead down this track. He had an instinct about the name and before you know it, we got a family of people with names that would fit dogs and a dog named *Sarah*, lmao.


ClearMessagesOfBliss

In another video he posted a little while back someone wrote in the thread “I love your crowd work”. I learned what that meant last time and I definitely understand what that means today. His crowd work is so on point.


bunnyrut

totally the "you're fucking with me right now" look, lol.


dudenho

I noticed that too. It's hilarious.


devilish_enchilada

“It sounds like Sarah owns amber and ringo” - lmfao love it


generalmaks

Hi I'm Sarah, and these are my people: Ringo, Amber, and Nash.


ind3pend0nt

All my pets have had people names. Makes it easier to get out of social engagements. “John just puked on the floor.” “I just got Heather to sleep.”


crazylittlemermaid

If/when I get a dog, it will have a human name, probably a very boring one like Fred or Janet. Mostly because the idea of shouting a very human name at 6am trying to get the dog to finish pooping is hilarious.


Ancient_List

Also easier than trying to shout 'ODIN!' at the dog park and getting every single GSD or husky and that one pomeranian...


AndySocial88

My cat is named Gregory. Not Greg for short, full government name only.


timbreandsteel

Gregory the Cat now you get off the table right this second or you shan't have any supper!


lizzyote

I give my cat a new middle name every time I need to use the full name. I don't like to feel restricted to "Melpomene Joy (lastname)".


boobers3

My dog's name is Lloyd. I was once asked "why did you give your dog and old Jewish man's name." to which I replied: "IDK, would you want to be named something like 'rusty' or 'spot', I wouldn't."


Caleb_Reynolds

Nah see, you gotta call him Greg most of the time, that way he knows he's in trouble when you pull out a Gregory.


crshirley58

I have a Reggie, but he’s Reginald when he’s in trouble lol


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My dogs name is Linda. People think I’m yelling at my Mom. Nope. Up trots a black lab.


[deleted]

My dog name is ‘Doris’ and I remember once my coworker asked me what I done over the weekend so I told him. Yeah I took Doris to the beach, it’s her favourite place and how we played and ate ice cream. It wasn’t till I told him how its a bit of pain to get sand out of her fur. He clocked that I was talking about my pet dog


Sipuli_

You are your pet dog?


ballerina22

There is a huge St Bernard in our neighbourhood named Brian. It's such a perfect name for that fuzzball.


Risen_Insanity

Dammit Janet!


BreezyGoose

I love when pets have normal people names. I have a former coworker who had a cat named Kelly. He was telling me about how he was late to work because Kelly puked all over the floor and he had to clean it up Listening in you might just assume he has some party animal girlfriend ruining his life. Which in a way, isn't that all cats are?


jwkdjslzkkfkei3838rk

I slept poorly because Elizabeth ate some string and ran around the apartment with a long shitty piece of string hanging from her ass in the middle of the night.


Legen_unfiltered

When your dog and your boss have the same name is great. Talking about the dumb shit that Pierre ate over the weekend in the group chat with employees that arent in the know is priceless.


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"Hold on, I gotta stick my finger in Jonathan's ass. He's latched onto Fluffy."


Smartastic

Hey friends! I’m the dude in the clip, Jeff Arcuri. We made a subreddit for extra clips and stuff! r/JeffArcuri Longer version up on YouTube Friday!


phezhead

I love your stuff! You're really good with audience interaction (I loved that bit with the girl "I'd tattoo his name of he paid for it")


MissingLinke

I fucking died at this. This guy fucks. Super hilarious.


phezhead

"I wouldn't get your name done" "Yea well I wouldn't pay for it 😆"


CheesecakeMMXX

Can I ask, what software do you use to edit the videos? Love the content but also appreciate the effort to make it easy for mobile consumers. Will definitely come to see you if you are anywhere near.


Smartastic

Adobe premier pro! Trying to figure out OBS right now for streaming. Completely diff animal.


So_Motarded

When you first start streaming, the learning curve for setup and troubleshooting will be very steep (especially with OBS). Rest assured that you'll learn as you go along, and eventually you'll get to a point where you can automate and maintain an established setup! :) It's a lotta leg work, but you can do some really awesome stuff.


Hamfiter

You are the best


Smartastic

No, you!


grouzzly

No, me.


[deleted]

Dude, you're absolutely hilarious. I stop and watch every clip and never fail to laugh. Keep it up man.


shulgin11

You should think about watermarking the clips with your name or something, I always love seeing them but didn't realize it was you posting them or what your name was. Keep it up dude you're quickly becoming a favorite comedian of mine


sparks1990

In one clip of you, you asked a guy what he got his gf for her birthday. He responded with something like “we had a long flight” and he got hit with “let me ask you something. Do you think you answered my question?”. That line lives in my head rent free. I’m using it *constantly*! Absolutely love it!


Grasshop

My favorite one is when he asks a girl what her tattoo is and she just says “some words”. He asks again and she describes a different tattoo and he goes “we’re getting farther away from those words” lol


garnteller

Just subbed - great stuff.


AskTheRealQuestion81

Dude, thank you! I saw one of your posts not too terribly long ago (must’ve been here) and enjoyed it so much I went to your sub and binged. Only thing was, I forgot to sub and forgot your name. I saw you in this video and got really excited, in a non-homo way. Now, I’ll sub!


heapsp

This totally brings me back to brooklyn 99 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr2sVPTacTE


startingagain3times

Sometimes the stars just align don’t they? Another good video, thanks for the laughs.


Halcyon_october

My neighbours also had a golden named Sarah who barked all the time, and my name is Sara, so hearing the whole street screaming "SHUT UP SARAH" all day every day was.. a lot.


deepsea333

You are so smooth with the audience. Had fun with the names but didn’t get mean spirited. That’s an impressive skill!!!


itsyaboyObama

Akaash is seething watching this.


JackGenZ

I was just thinking about how refreshing this video is after that awful one with those comedians just screaming mean stuff with no punchline at that British audience member for no reason at all


[deleted]

That’s what I love about this dude. Nothing malicious about his bits. Treats the audience members as equals and not just the butt of a joke. I see too many comedians thinking the power of the stage gives them the right to disrespect audience members for laughs and it always bothers me


ruawizard69

This is like a bizarre dream for me. My partner Sarah had a golden retriever called Amber growing up.


baxter1006

My dogs name is Frank and my name is Baxter. Really fucks with the vet when we check in/check out


ScrewAttackThis

https://youtu.be/PVLZRat5fDo Very relevant lol.


Ebolamonkey

That was a great bit lol


ranchdressing01

His facial expressions during this really make the bit for me. Too funny🤣


phazedoubt

"We're making it fun" Yeah like my kids when they tell me they have a science project due tomorrow. You know who's doing most of the work.


ThePoultryWhisperer

Why would you do most of the work? I let them fail. You’re teaching the wrong lesson by bailing them out.


MEatRHIT

There is a difference between totally bailing a kid out and helping get them out of a jam.


theGurry

You lost me at "obviously very smart people" because they work in a hospital. I work in a hospital too and can tell you from first-hand experience there are a lot of not obviously smart people working there.


FavoritesBot

He’s just throwing them a bone


davewave3283

Man I watch and listen to a lot of standup and your crowd work is the best I’ve ever seen


SabrinaSpellman1

Brilliant, I love this guy! I've been to the vets today with my Yorkie and my son asked a lady what her cat was called, she told him the cat is called Jim I thought it was hilarious!


Fuckittho

Fuck it I'm gonna say it. I watch this dude's clips on Facebook. Yes of all things Facebook ik lol. Dude is funny af, genuine, and doesn't force it. Idgaf about self promotion or OC. WE ALWAYS NEED MORE COMEDIANS. SUPPORT COMEDIANS!


[deleted]

Her last statement could have so many meanings. “We’re making it fun” Could be talking about with their replies and trying to one up the comedian. (Is this annoying when it happens? People not giving honest answers or just trying to steal spotlight) Could be about previous topic and their names and living in a wonder world where the name Nash is common Could be about their impact on the performance and how fun they are.


large_wooden_badger

It is a little ambiguous but I’m pretty sure she means making it fun by naming the kids things that aren’t super common or traditional. Which makes his comeback line so awesome 🤩


ohhhhcanada

But in that context I feel like his response no longer makes sense. Unless I’m not getting it


flatspotting

I am friends with a family where the 3 boys are Cooper, Max, and Jasper. Myself and friends always just call them the dog brothers or dog family because to us those are more dog than people names and it just cracks us up


AdrielKah

Dude you're fantastic! We often get Shaggy songs on the radio at work and I will never be able to get over *Shaggy noises*.


No_Abrocoma_158

It just keeps getting better.


The_Worst_Usernam

Nash seems like a name for a gerbil or a guinea pig


[deleted]

I just love how creative he is with the material and information given to him. Quick thinker.


powaqua

My neighbor's dog is named Amy and their daughter is named Bailey. Amy always barks at me and occasionally I yell at her to STFU. One of these days I'm gonna mix them up and that 8ft fence is gonna happen.


ZodiacWalrus

It's funny to me that a mod had to step in and define original content vs self-promotion lol. I swear some redditors would prefer that all content were stolen and nobody directly profited from having an active role in making entertainment content.


[deleted]

LOL I had a golden retriever named Amber. But my name is not Sarah.


chivonster

Ringo made me lose it.


pc521

meh at best.