Fanboys Anonymous

For about a little over a decade, as the Red Hot Chili Peppers reemerged in the early 2000s and as Will Ferrell established himself as a comedian in Saturday Night Live and movies like Old School, something sinisterly creepy brought itself to light: Chad Smith and Will Ferrell are shockingly similar in appearance!


At one point, RHCP drummer Chad Smith admitted in an interview he got praised by a fan at a fast food joint for his performance in Saturday Night Live sketches, which was the first sign of some sort of official acknowledgment on the subject some 10-odd years ago.

Recently, the doppelgangers engaged in a feud on Reddit, trading sarcastic remarks, while Will Ferrell stepped up to the plate and claimed himself to be, in fact, both Will Ferrell and Chad Smith. A "Will Smith" of sorts. Wait…

Anyhow, Chad Smith challenged Will Ferrell to a drum off, which, after so much positive reaction, gained a new perspective. They would do so only after raising $300,000 for children's cancer charity and would appear on Jimmy Fallon. The result? You can view the long-awaited match-up, interview, and performance below, with a victory from… I'll leave you to it. Do you agree with the result? Comment for more cowbell.