One Person per Photo
Use separate photos so each person can be assigned to the correct side.
Loading...
I Love the Smiths AI Video Generator
Step into the I Love the Smiths elevator scene with someone you choose — the (500) Days of Summer moment built around the line “I said I love the Smiths.” Add two photos: one person wears the headphones, and the other starts the conversation. The video reference is built in, so you can create your own version in a few clicks.
Example video provided for this template. Results may vary.
How to Make an I Love the Smiths AI Video on EaseGen
- Step 1
Add the Listener
Upload a clear photo for the person on the left, who wears the headphones.
- Step 2
Add the Speaker
Upload a second photo for the person on the right. Use photos you have permission to upload and share.
- Step 3
Generate and Review
Sign in, choose a resolution, check the credit estimate, and generate. Review both identities, the exchange, lip movements, and sound before sharing.
What Is the I Love the Smiths AI Trend?
The elevator scene behind the meme
The I Love the Smiths AI trend puts new people into the elevator scene — also called the lift scene — from the 2009 film (500) Days of Summer, often searched as 500 Days of Summer. In the film, Summer hears The Smiths through Tom’s headphones and says, “I love the Smiths.” When he misses it, she repeats: “I said I love the Smiths.” The song in the film is There Is a Light That Never Goes Out by The Smiths. The headphones, the repeated line, and the moment of recognition make the scene easy to identify.
From a film scene to a two-photo remake
The scene has circulated as film clips, quoted jokes about shared taste, and acted-out remakes. Now you can bring your own characters into Tom and Summer’s conversation with two photos. EaseGen uses a built-in elevator video as the reference for the scene and dialogue, so you do not need to write a prompt or upload the original clip.
I Said I Love the Smiths: Scene, Meme and Meaning
The scene comes from (500) Days of Summer, when Summer hears The Smiths playing through Tom’s headphones in an elevator. The meme revisits their exchange through clips, reenactments and AI remakes. The line means that Summer is repeating herself because Tom did not hear her the first time. The quote “I said I love the Smiths” is the moment that makes the conversation recognizable.
How Did the I Love the Smiths Trend Spread?
The elevator scene circulated as a film clip and reenactment trend before AI remakes. The figures below are historical reports, not live counts; some TikTok posts could not be independently viewed on November 11, 2026.
- Date
- 2009 · The film scene
- What happened
- In (500) Days of Summer, Summer hears The Smiths through Tom’s headphones and says, “I love the Smiths.” He misses her first comment, so she repeats, “I said I love the Smiths,” sings along, and leaves him staring after her. This short exchange is the scene people later quoted and reenacted.
- Date
- 2023 · The sound spreads
- What happened
- By July 2023, Bustle reported that audio from a clip had been used in more than 130,000 TikTok posts. People used the repeated line to act out having to say something twice; the film’s star Zooey Deschanel also joined in, with her post receiving over a million likes.
- Date
- 2024-02-01 · @searchlightpics
- What happened
- Searchlight Pictures posted the original elevator scene as “I LOVE THE SMITHS.” A secondary report recorded 5.5 million views and 378,400 likes as of November 6, 2026.
- Date
- 2026-11 · AI two-photo remakes
- What happened
- People began putting new faces into the listener and speaker roles with two-photo AI templates. Early reported examples appeared in November 2026, including a recast of the elevator scene with a famous couple. The available evidence does not establish the first AI remake.
What Happens in the I Love the Smiths Reference, Second by Second?
Approximate moments from the built-in 14.8-second reference, which follows the film’s elevator conversation around the line “I said I love the Smiths.” The requested output is 13 seconds, so the ending may not fit; generated timing, actions, and exact wording can vary.
| Approximate time | Moment in the reference |
|---|---|
| 0–2s | The person on the left wears headphones as the person on the right looks over and starts the conversation. In the film, this is where Summer says, “I said I love the Smiths.” |
| 2–5s | The listener turns toward the speaker and lowers the headphones around their neck. |
| 5–9s | The two face each other, holding the look and exchanging subtle smiles. |
| 9–13s | The speaker continues the conversation as the listener watches; both begin to smile more openly. |
| 13–14.8s | The pair continue their exchange and smile. This final portion may not appear in a 13-second result. |
What Can You Set for the Elevator Video?
Two Photos
Choose one person for each role: the listener on the left and the speaker on the right.
Built-In Reference
The elevator reference is included, so you only need to add the two photos.
13-Second Output
The output length is fixed at 13 seconds; the reference is approximately 14.8 seconds long.
Resolution Choice
Choose an available resolution and review the credit estimate before generating.
Who Can You Make the Elevator Scene With?
Your Partner
Put yourself and your partner in the listener and speaker roles for your own version of the elevator meeting.
A Friend
Use a photo of yourself and a consenting friend to share the scene with someone who loves the same music.
Your Pet
Try a clear photo of your pet alongside your own photo. Pet appearances and movements have not been verified and may vary.
Which Photos Work for the Elevator Scene?
Clear Faces
Choose sharp, well-lit images with faces and hair visible. Avoid heavy filters or objects covering the face.
Show the Outfit
A photo showing the upper body gives the generator more clothing information than a tightly cropped face.
If Your Elevator Video Looks Different
People Look Alike or Switch
Check which photo is in each slot, then try clearer individual photos. Identity and position can still vary between generations.
Dialogue or Lip Sync Changes
The reference and instructions guide the conversation, but exact words, voices, and timing are not guaranteed. Review the whole result.
The Ending Is Missing
The output is shorter than the reference. A 13-second result may not include every moment from the longer clip.
More AI Video Tools
Hotel Lobby AI Video Generator
Make a two-person performance clip for social posts with the Hotel Lobby AI template.
iPhone Kupi Dance AI Video Generator
Make a 15-second iPhone Kupi dance video from one photo with a built-in movement reference.
Bby Wow Guy AI Video Generator
Put one person into the Dime Dime Baby party dance with a built-in video reference.
Make What You Imagine
Turn your ideas into images and videos in one creative workspace.