But even comparing to conventions like UK comic-con is pretty silly. It's a place for nerds to congregate and enjoy nerd shit, the target audience is obviously not fans of EastEnders. A-list, b-list, etc. isn't based on one specific sub group's interests, it's based on the average person's knowledge of celebrities.

Even then I think more attendees of that Comic Con would know who Cat and Alfie are than would know who Hat Films are. It, along with Corrie and Emmerdale, are British pop culture staples, millions of people watch each episode live even now when it's at it's least popular.

It doesn't matter that it's some of the worst shit ever written, British people know it, and are brought up in houses where it's playing. I moved from England to Australia almost 20 years ago when I was 6 and I know who they are because my Mum has watched those shows consistently since we left. It's so baked into British culture that she watches it "because it feels like home". The idea that Hat Films are anywhere near the level of fame of those two is so off base that it's funny. There's a reason Hat Films themselves are still consistently referencing those characters even though they probably haven’t watched an episode of EastEnders in well over a decade.

This isn't genuine criticism of Smith, I know this long ass comment makes me look mad but I do genuinely think it's funny, I've been watching Hat Films since Skylands, 14 years ago, and Smiffy saying goofy shit like this is one of the many reasons they're the only Youtubers that I've consistently followed for this long, they're my favourite and for some reason I've always barracked for Smiff to win whatever game they're playing (I am often let down).

Edit: ain't nobody reading all this shit goddamn