Smartypants Season 2 (Dropout) – Every Presentation Ranked

Another season of “Smartypants” has come and gone – this one with a ton more presentations and comedians on offer. Dropout never misses!

There were some really funny presentations yet again … but how would I rank them all?

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Uninspiring

I didn’t like these presentations, either because they were boring or I wasn’t the target audience. Or, most likely, both.

45 – Mouse Cinema (Joan)

My pick for worst Smartypants Season 2 presentation goes to “Mouse Cinema”, where Joan talks about an extremely niche subset of movies that I don’t care about in the slightest.

I was expecting a twist, but nope. If you haven’t watched many mouse movies, like me, you’re completely out of the loop.

44 – Crow History (Vinny)

I didn’t get this presentation either. I don’t care about crows and nothing Vinny said engaged me.

43 – Date Otakus (Ryan)

I’m a straight man. I like anime but I’m not an Otaku. Nothing in this presentation was aimed at me.

Middling

These presentations ended and I immediately forgot them.

42 – Therapy (Alexis)

A good mental health check-in. Not the most comedic presentation as a result.

41 – Hip Hop and Finances (James)

A strenuous link at best.

40 – Sacagawea (Tai)

There’s always one presentation that’s too factual and not comedic enough, and this year’s entry is “Sacagawea”.

39 – Grease 2 (Courtney)

I really like Smosh, especially the new playful / cast-focused era, so I was looking forward to seeing some of my favourite funny people on Dropout.

I think my hopes were too high for Courtney. Their presentation on “Grease 2” was way too specific.

38 – Sexy Monsters (Jon)

Not the sexiest monsters I’ve ever seen.

37 – Outer Space (Alyssa)

… Is it bad that I don’t remember a single thing about this presentation?

36 – Reality TV (Izzy)

I like Izzy. I don’t like reality television. This presentation was always fighting a losing battle.

35 – Siblings (Priscilla)

With three siblings of my own, I was really looking forward to Priscilla’s breakdown of the various sibling dynamics.

Unfortunately, it’s not in-depth enough. The number of siblings isn’t important – it’s about the people themselves!

34 – Dogs Aren’t Cute (Arasha)

The other Smosh cast member who gave a slightly underwhelming presentation.

I like dogs very much, so Arasha didn’t win me over.

33 – Concerts Suck (Jess)

You can never convince me that concerts aren’t worth going to.

Entertaining

While maybe not the greatest and most cohesive, I still had a good time with these presentations.

32 – Procrastination (Jeremy)

I get what Jeremy was going for here – there’s always one student in a set of presentations who forgets about the assignment until the night before, and so cobbles something together last-minute and wings it on the day.

This led to quite an underdeveloped presentation (funnily enough), but Jeremy’s chaotic energy was enough to bump it up a tier.

31 – Child Labour (Max)

Max’s experience as a genuine child actor sold this presentation, as otherwise it was a bit forgettable.

30 – Uniforms (David)

A neat categorization system. More dystopian than funny, though.

29 – Second Families (Lily)

I don’t condone having a second family … but sure. Knock yourself out, Lily. It’s time for the girls to get some payback.

28 – Bedbugs (Phil)

Thanks, Phil! One more thing to keep me up at night!

27 – Tardiness (Mano)

I too don’t like late people, so I could re-late to Mano’s ire.

26 – The Perfect Dinner Party (Anna)

There were two presentations by “Anna” this season, just to confuse me. This is the lesser of the two Anna presentations. Which, of course, makes this presenter the lesser of the two Anna’s. I don’t make the rules.

25 – Hot Dogs Anywhere (Caldwell)

I’m not American, so I’m not an avid hot dog consumer. That being said, I get the appeal of an omnipresent meal.

24 – Cancel February (Emma)

We never needed February to be fair. They can cancel September too while they’re at it.

23 – Bullying (Kristen)

Controversial, but fair. Bullying is kinda underrated now that I think about it.

22 – Linda Hamilton (Cameron)

I remember watching T2 and agreeing that Sarah Connor, played by Linda Hamilton, was a particularly wham woman. A whaman?

21 – Cereal Mascots (Jiavani)

An okay presentation made five times better by physical props.

20 – The Sexiest Letter (Ele)

I have no idea what Ele was smoking when she came up with this presentation, but in her defense she laid out her points well. I honestly don’t know if she could’ve done this bizarre (and limited) premise any better.

19 – Grocery Stores (Hank)

Hank Green was always going to do a hyper-intellectual presentation, and his “Grocery Stores” critique went above and beyond.

Never before has something so inconsequential been given so much critical thought. Apart from my day to day life, maybe.

18 – Naming Babies (Waleed)

When I name a baby one day, I’ll refer straight back to Waleed’s presentation.

Or, if I can’t remember a single thing from it, I’ll name them “Waleed” and wonder where I got the name from.

17 – Teen Smokers (Siobhan)

Alright, I concede. All teens should smoke.

16 – Best Party Guest (Katie)

Last season it was the perfect egg, this season Katie gives us the perfect medium to eat said eggs – the party to end all parties. For a top knees-up you need the perfect approach.

It’s just as unhinged as last time.

15 – Action Star (Becca)

Good presentation, even better physical acting.

Enlightening

These presentations were top of the class – consistently funny and engaging.

14 – Word Puzzles (Anna)

The better of the two “Anna” presentations.

I don’t play the NYT games, but I know them well and can relate to her struggle of puzzles. What sent this presentation up a tier was the interactive game – it’s the first time a Smartypants presentation has broken the fourth wall and involved the audience at home!

13 – Stereotypes (Peter)

Asian stereotyping could’ve been a touchy subject, but Peter handled it with such comedic grace and flair.

12 – Men (Jordan)

I’m British. I have kind eyes (I think). I’m not overly confident, but that means I still qualify for two of the three criteria … does that make me a good man for lesbians?

The back and forth between everyone and Shayne was hilarious – the poor guy couldn’t wrap his head around what was being presented.

11 – Standardization (Trapp)

Trapp continues to be one of the most intelligent, naturally-funny, extremely witty performers at Dropout.

He raises some excellent points about language while still making it funny and entertaining.

10 – Cooking Sucks (Hector)

I wasn’t expecting this presentation to finish in my top ten, but Hector really nailed it.

He’s a great presenter who gave his points perfectly.

9 – The Ultimate Mystery (Chris)

The final presentation of Season 2 was also its most meta.

Chris uses anagrams and the set’s lighting to maximum horror effect, and I love how unsettled the cast was. The only thing missing was the Q&A at the end.

8 – “Big” Reboot (Demi)

Demi has become one of the stand-out Dropout performers over the last year or two, and his presentation here is another success to add to the tally.

His “Big” reboot ideas go off the rails whilst making a surprising amount of sense.

7 – Kissing the Homies (Ify)

Thanks to Ify, I’ve started kissing my homies.

6 – Personality Tests (Chad)

I always see influencers talking about Myers-Briggs and other personality tests, and I might’ve even seen a genuine presentation about it once. Probably while I was still in school.

… Which makes Chad’s alternative takes even funnier.

5 – Variants (Shayne)

While the other two Smosh cast members gave slightly forgettable presentations, Shayne’s presentation had me rolling.

It’s a fascinating idea to wonder which version of myself is the best version, and Shayne does it in a typically bizarre yet hilarious way.

4 – Improving Society (Paul)

First he improved our bodies, now he’s improving society at large. Paul is doing the world a greater good.

It wasn’t as chaotic as, say, the Spworm … but Paul is still one of my favourite Smartypants presenters for his slick and cheeky style of comedy.

3 – Parents’ Attention (Lorena)

This was my favourite premise for any Smartypants presentation so far – what are the chances Lorena’s parents are watching this very episode?

She brings some expert-level mathematics into it, solidifying this as my kind of presentation.

Spartypants-ing

These two presentations were the best of the best. I learned things that I’ll use in my personal life and take with me to the grave.

2 – Food Captains (Jess)

I started “Food Captains” with an open mind and a love for Jess as a performer, but by the end I was genuinely considering making some changes to my own life.

Jess’s energy is always infectious, and her idea of rotating the friend who chooses the cuisine is simple yet ingenious.

1 – Intimacy Bases (Elaine)

A presentation about fifty “Intimacy Bases” was always going to be a hoot, but having the presenter be Elaine Carroll – Dropout CEO Sam Reich’s real-life wife – made it legendary.

Elaine spares all details about their relationship and their intimate lifestyle, and the various acts she describes got more outrageous as the presentation went on. Definitely the Smartypants Season 2 presentation that I laughed at most from start to finish.

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