The Chosen

Okay, Smosh fans, let's talk about 'The Chosen.' If you've been deep in the Smoshiverse like I have, you've definitely run into this brilliant series. When I first heard the iconic line, 'It's like the WNBA but all dudes…' I nearly fell out of my chair laughing! But beyond the immediate humor, it actually sparks a lot of curiosity about what 'The Chosen' really means in their chaotic, hilarious universe. For those who might be scratching their heads, Smosh's 'The Chosen' is essentially a recurring gag or series of sketches where certain Smosh members (and sometimes guests) are inexplicably 'chosen' for absurd, often ill-defined, and usually high-stakes competitive tasks. More often than not, these tasks involve some form of basketball, but played with rules that make absolutely no sense whatsoever. The humor comes from the sheer randomness of it all, the characters' bewildered acceptance, and the over-the-top, dramatic framing of these utterly ridiculous scenarios. The 'WNBA but all dudes' line perfectly encapsulates the essence of this series. It's a fantastic piece of observational comedy that highlights the subversion of expectations. You hear 'WNBA,' and you think of elite female athletes, incredible skill, and intense competition. Then, 'but all dudes' is tacked on, immediately conjuring images of typically less-than-athletic, often bewildered Smosh guys trying to replicate that intensity, but usually failing spectacularly or inventing their own bizarre rules. It's a brilliant, concise way to sum up the unexpected, gender-swapped, and hilariously mismatched energy of 'The Chosen' games. When putting together my 'Chosen' cosplay, I wanted to capture that perfectly mundane-yet-mysterious vibe. The images from my shoot show me in a simple dark t-shirt and khaki shorts, paired with sunglasses. That's the uniform, right? It's not flashy, it's everyday, almost like you were just pulled off the street and told, 'You're chosen! Now play!' The night setting in my photos, especially leaning against or standing by that stop sign, really adds to the atmosphere. It feels like a secret mission, a spontaneous challenge happening in the dead of night, just like something Smosh would cook up. The stop sign specifically echoes that abrupt, 'stop what you're doing, you've been chosen' feeling. Beyond the Smosh context, the idea of 'what does it mean to be chosen?' is something that resonates with everyone. In Smosh's world, it often means being singled out for something strange and unpredictable, leading to hilarious outcomes. But in a broader sense, being 'chosen' can imply destiny, a unique path, or even just being a part of something bigger than yourself. Smosh just puts a comedic twist on that universal feeling. For me, it means embracing the unexpected, finding humor in the absurd, and knowing that sometimes, being 'chosen' just means you're about to have a really good, confusing time. So, next time you see someone in a dark t-shirt, khaki shorts, and sunglasses by a stop sign at night, maybe they've just been chosen too!