Tosh.0 Season 12 Episode 2 September 22, 2020 - Rebecca Black

In Tosh.0 season 12, episode 2, which aired on September 22, 2020, comedian Daniel Tosh featured internet personality and singer Rebecca Black. The episode began with Tosh catching up with what he had missed during his summer break, including the explosion of the app TikTok, which he deemed was for "people too lazy to make a Vine account." He also addressed the recent controversies surrounding Ellen DeGeneres, who had faced allegations of a toxic workplace environment.

The main segment of the episode focused on the guest, Rebecca Black, who rose to fame in 2011 with her viral hit song "Friday." Tosh played the music video for "Friday" and made fun of its lyrics, low production value, and Black's lack of singing ability. However, he also acknowledged the harsh criticism and bullying Black faced online at the time, something that he believes has now become even worse in the age of social media.

The conversation with Black then turned to her recent singles and EP, which Tosh complimented for their improved quality and maturity. They also discussed her experience on the FOX reality show The Four, where she competed as a singer. Tosh joked that he never watched the show, but knew that it involved "judges and chairs turning around."

In addition to the main segment, the episode featured several recurring segments and jokes, including Web Redemptions. In this episode, Tosh redeemed "Pants on the Ground" guy Larry Platt, who had become famous for his American Idol audition in 2010. Platt recreated his performance for Tosh, who played the role of Simon Cowell.

Another segment featured Tosh commenting on viral videos, including clips of "Karen" meltdowns and a man who got a snake stuck in his ear gauge. Tosh also explored some strange corners of the internet, such as a website that sold sperm whale vomit (which could be used in perfumes) and a Twitch streamer who ate ramen noodles every day for a month.

The episode ended with Tosh revealing the "Moment of Redemption," where he showed a video of an Iowa man who had saved a puppy from a frozen pond. Tosh praised the man's heroism, but also couldn't resist making jokes about how the rescue probably ruined the man's shoes.

Overall, Tosh.0 season 12, episode 2 was a typical episode of the long-running series. While some of the jokes and segments didn't land as well as others, the episode was successful in highlighting some of the absurd and interesting things happening on the internet, while also showcasing a guest who had experienced both viral fame and the dark side of internet culture.