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NO LAUGHING MATTER. Shane Dawson, the internet star whose irreverent humor captured the zeitgeist of a generation, took an unexpected detour into the realm of horror with his starring role in the 2012 cult film "Smiley." This psychological thriller blended online urban legends with slasher tropes, bringing the internet's dark underbelly to shocking life on the big screen.

In this deep-dive analysis, I will trace Smiley's origins, examining how the film wove together cyber lore and horror to create a reflection of the internet's creeping influence over our reality. We will follow the ripples caused by Shane's divisive performance as the hapless Ashley, a teenager plunged into paranoia after learning about the mysterious Smiley killer. Just as the character Smiley spreads his killer meme virally through chatrooms and websites, the movie itself signifies the bleeding of the internet into everyday life, bringing chaos, violence and dread along with it.

Directed by TotallySketch creator Michael Gallagher, Smiley's movie debut leaves a lot to be desired, but it's constant YouTuber cameos and laughable inexperience make it fun to pick apart, which I absolutely will be.

In the decade since Smiley first logged on to torment viewers, the line between digital fantasy and reality has only grown blurrier. By peering behind the mask of this smiling slasher, we will confront truths about the horror-scape we all inhabit, where viral villains and ideas move stealthily from screens into our minds, emerging as madness, chaos and real-world violence. Smiley may wear the mask, but it is our online reality that lurks behind it.

Chapters:
00:00 - The Rise of Creepypasta and Urban Legends
00:50 - Intro
02:18 - Introducing the Smiley Group
05:08 - Technology and Stranger Danger
07:33 - Similarities to Candyman
10:35 - Continuity Error: "I did it for the lulz"
12:02 - Summoning Smiley
15:41 - The Era of Random Humor
18:18 - The Confusing Encounter with Smiley
22:09 - The Internet as a Higher Consciousness
26:01 - Foreshadowing and Confusion
28:47 - Ashley's Dark Dreams
31:00 - A Terrible Plan and a Gruesome Outcome
34:43 - Last Scare Moment
36:10 - The Legacy of Smiley
41:04 - Crossing over to Old School Hollywood

#shanedawson #smiley #urbanlegends

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