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| From left to right: Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox |
Originating from Sacramento, California, Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox are a web-based production/comedy duo. They write, edit, direct, produce the music and star in every single one of their videos. They are infamous for their comedic and controversial YouTube videos, posting short films and their own witty music videos. Releasing their first production in November 2005, “Pokemon Theme Music Video”, Padilla and Hecox reached 25 million views in just over a year. The video was then removed by YouTube due to copyright infringement.
With nearly 2,000,000 subscribers on YouTube the duo have earned the title “Internet Famous”. Their success led to Padilla and Hecox being featured in the “Person of the Year: You” issue of Time Magazine. This is a prime example of how the internet is one of the greatest platforms for production companies to gain credibility and noticeability. “Smosh Short 2: Stranded” one the 2006 YouTube Award for Best Comedy. As of October 2010 Smosh are the fifth most subscribed channel on YouTube.
Here is one of my favourite Smosh videos uploaded in 2006, enjoy!
Smosh. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smosh. Last accessed 6th October 2010.
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